Monthly Archives: March 2023

2023-03-21: News Headlines

Miko Peled (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

Ramzy Baroud (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.

Katie F. (2023-03-21). 6 weeks later: The state of East Palestine, Ohio from the eyes of a local. therealnews.com

Marc Steiner (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…

Sato Díaz, María Artigas (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

Abigail Leibowitz (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 …

Ahmed Al-Sammak (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.

Andrew Korybko (2023-03-21). The US' Schizophrenic Approach to the ICC Embodies Its Hypocritical "Rules-Based Order" Concept. globalresearch.ca

Andy Kroll (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…




Ann Brown (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 …

Anonymous765 (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…

Aram Aharonian (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…

Art Persyko (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…

Autism Action Network (2023-03-21). NY Red Alert: Recently Passed Bill Clears the Way for a Mandatory Adult Vaccine Database. globalresearch.ca

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (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.




Bill Nevins (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.

Binoy Kampmark (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.

Brenda Norrell (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.

Center for Biological Diversity (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.

Center for Biological Diversity (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.

Chuck Tripp (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.




Craig Baldwin (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.

Craig Baldwin (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.

Demanding an End to War (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.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-21). From Balloons to AUKUS: The War Drive Against China. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2023-03-21). Conflicts of Interest: Pfizer's Secret Collusion with the NIH. Big Pharma Endangers Public Health. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (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




Dr. Peter McCullough (2023-03-21). Kidney Failure After Covid mRNA Vaccination. ANCA Positive Vasculitis. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Peter McCullough (2023-03-21). Primary Series and Boosters — No Impact on Maternal COVID-19 Test Positivity. globalresearch.ca

Drago Bosnic (2023-03-21). Political West Doubles Down on 'Russia Kidnapping Children' Propaganda Narrative. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.




ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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…

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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…

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

Emir Sader (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….

Eric Zuesse (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 …

Eugenio Raúl Zaffaroni (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…

Fight Back (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…

Fight Back (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…

Fight Back (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…

Fight Back (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…

Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry (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.

Frank Scott (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 …

Global Research News (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

imperial.ac.uk (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.

imperial.ac.uk (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.

imperial.ac.uk (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.

Jacob Andrewartha (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.

Jake Johnson (2023-03-21). East Palestine Soil Contains Dioxin Levels Hundreds of Times Over Cancer Risk Threshold. globalresearch.ca

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-03-21). U.S. Drone Forced Down in Black Sea Was Gathering Intelligence for Ukrainian Forces. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca

John Mullen (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.

Jonathan Turley (2023-03-21). "True Stories … Could Fuel Hesitancy": Stanford Project Worked to Censor Even True Stories on Social Media. globalresearch.ca

Jordan Schachtel (2023-03-21). Three Years to Slow the Spread: COVID Hysteria and the Creation of a Never-ending Crisis. globalresearch.ca

Kenny Stancil (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."

Khubaka, Michael Harris (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.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (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…

Kim Petersen (2023-03-21). Patriotism and Sinophobia. Scott Ritter and Douglas MacGregor. globalresearch.ca

KQED Live (2023-03-21). Tuesday 4/4: Tasty Foods for a Thriving Planet. indybay.org KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…

Labor Video Project (2023-03-21). Solidarity With East Palestine/Hunters Point & Nationalize The Railroads: Action in SF. indybay.org

Labor Video Project (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.

Labor Video Project (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.

Larry Johnson (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…

Louis Brehony (2023-03-21). The Brouhaha of War: Soundscapes of the Invasion of Iraq, 20 Years On. globalresearch.ca

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (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…

Martin Edwin Andersen (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.

Michael Jansen (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. …

Michael Snyder (2023-03-21). 186 More Banks "Are at Risk of Failure", and That Could Push Us Into the Next Great Depression. globalresearch.ca

Miguel Santos García (2023-03-21). Modus operandi del lawfare peruano. globalizacion.ca

Mirko C. Trudeau (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…

Mothers on the March (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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, …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

noreply (2023-03-21). Same As With "Iranian" Drones. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (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…

Peoples Dispatch (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…

Peoples Dispatch (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…

Peoples Dispatch (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…

Peter Boyle (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.

Philip Giraldi (2023-03-21). Send in the Clowns. Yellen and Garland Perform Back-to-back Surprise Visits to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (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 …

Prof Souad N. Al-Azzawi (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 …

Prof. Marjorie Cohn (2023-03-21). For 20 Years, Team Bush Has Escaped Prosecution for Their War Crimes in Iraq. globalresearch.ca

Ralph Nader (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 …

Rep. Ron Paul (2023-03-21). Are Bank Failures a Sign of More Trouble Ahead? globalresearch.ca

Rescue Pacifica (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…

Richard Javad Heydarian (2023-03-21). AUKUS a Hard Nuke Sale in Next Door Southeast Asia. asia-pacificresearch.com

Richard Kingsford (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.

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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," …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Robert S. Becker (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?>

Sakura Murakami (2023-03-21). Japan Plans $75B Investment Across Indo-Pacific to Counter China. asia-pacificresearch.com

Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs (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…

Santa Cruz News (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…

Scott Ritter, Consortium News. (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…

Senior, Disability Action (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…

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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…

Staff (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…

Staff (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…

Staff (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.

Staff (2023-03-21). "War Made Easy" Film Panel Discussion Featuring Norman Solomon, Dennis Kucinich, Kathy Kelly & more. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-03-21). Venezuela: Public Ministry Appoints Prosecutors for New Anti-Corruption Investigation, Deputy Hugbel Roa Arrested. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-03-21). Venezuela's Oil Minister Resigns Amid New Anti-Corruption Investigation. orinocotribune.com

Steven Sahiounie (2023-03-21). The UAE Welcomes Syrian President Assad and the First Lady. globalresearch.ca

Susan Price (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.

Tanjug (2023-03-21). Today Marks 19th Anniversary of Anti-Serb Pogrom in Kosovo-Metohija. globalresearch.ca

Tara Lohan (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.

teleSUR, DRL (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.

teleSUR, DRL (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.

teleSUR, DRL (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.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (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.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (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.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (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.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (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.

teleSUR, JCM (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".

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JGN (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.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-03-21). Asciende a 491 cifra de heridos tras terremoto en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Entre los bienes públicos afectados se encuentran 34 edificaciones.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (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.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (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'".

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (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".

teleSUR, MER (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.

teleSUR, MER (2023-03-21). Respaldan lucha anticorrupción del Gobierno venezolano. telesurtv.net Diosdado Cabello afirmó que en la Revolución Bolivariana no hay espacio para corruptos.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (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.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (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.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (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.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (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.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (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.

The Cradle (2023-03-21). Toxic US Military Burn Pits in Iraq Caused Cancer, Other Illnesses. globalresearch.ca

The Expose (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

The Lever (2023-03-21). üéßMOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: Brazil (w/ Melanie Vesey). levernews.com

Tim Gooden (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.

Tom Conway (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."

Uma Thontakudi (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…

unitedEditor (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 …

unitedEditor (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 …

UUSF Morning Forum (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

Vanessa Phipps (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.

via Democracy Now! (2023-03-21). Trump-Appointed Judge in Texas May Restrict Abortion Pill. indybay.org

William Walter Kay (2023-03-21). Breaking: "Second Russia Offensive" (SRO): Vladimir Sharpens the Cleaver; Volodymyr Fattens the Calf. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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."

WSWS (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,…

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

Yasmin Abusayma (2023-03-21). Newly wed Gaza woman drowns off Greece. electronicintifada.net Sabreen Wael Abu Jazar was hoping to reach her husband in Belgium.

Zero Hedge (2023-03-21). Putin Tells Xi He's "Open to Negotiating Process" on Ukraine as US Says Ceasefire "Unacceptable" globalresearch.ca

Mansa Musa (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 | <...

Roselena Ramirez (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 …

Roselena Ramirez (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? …

Mike Walter (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 …

April Lanuza (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.

Nathan King (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.

In Defense of Liberation! (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.

≈Ωivadin Jovanoviƒá (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…

a guest author (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 . . . |

A Guest Author (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 . . . |

A Guest Author (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 . . . |

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-03-20). G20, the Ukraine War and the Global Economic Crisis. globalresearch.ca

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-03-20). Unrest Erupts in France After Macron Imposes Pension Reforms by Decree. globalresearch.ca

Abdul Rahman (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…

Adriaan Alsema (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…

Adrienne Y.L. Chan, Tian-Tian Ma, Wallis C.Y. Lau, Patrick Ip, David Coghill, Le Gao, Yogini H. Jani, Yingfen Hsia, Li Wei, Katja Taxis, Emily Simonoff, David Taylor, Terry Y. Lum, Kenneth K.C. Man, Ian C.K. Wong (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.

Alan Lash (2023-03-20). Psyops Are Not New, Just More Dangerous. globalresearch.ca

Ali Abunimah (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.

Alissa Pavia, Giorgio Cafiero (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…

Allan Fisher (2023-03-20). Saturday 3/18: Protest nonstop war and militarism – demand negotiations! indybay.org Town Clock (Water Street) Santa Cruz…

Alliyah Lusuegro (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.

Amy Goodman (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… |

Andrew J. Bacevich (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 …

Ann Brown (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 …

Ann Brown (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 …

Ann Brown (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 …

Anonymous103 (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…

Anonymous103 (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…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-20). ICC's Putin Arrest Warrant Signals Long Overdue Unraveling Of So-Called 'Rules-Based World Order'. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (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

Anonymous103 (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…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-20). Military Situation In Avdeevka On March 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-20). Military Situation In Bakhmut On March 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (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…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-20). Military Situation In Syria On March 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (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…

Anonymous103 (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…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-20). Russia and China: A Future-Bound Partnership — By Vladimir Putin. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (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…

Anonymous765 (2023-03-20). NATO Prepares Ukrainian Army For Offensive. southfront.org |

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-20). Billionaires Shouldn't Exist. transcend.org 13 Mar 2023 – FORBES Has a New List of the World's Richest People…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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."

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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."

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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%.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Anya Parampil (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, …

Atlanta Community Press Collective (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…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (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.

Binoy Kampmark (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 …

Brenda Norrell (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."

Canadians for Justice, Peace in the Middle East (2023-03-20). CJPME Appalled by Minister Joly's Meeting with Far-Right Israeli Government. globalresearch.ca

Carlos Edill Berríos Polanco (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.

Charles Tiefer, The Conversation. (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…

Chris Walker (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. |

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes (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."

Danny Haiphong, Black Agenda Report. (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…

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-20). Report: US Provided Unprecedented Intelligence to India During Border Clash With Chinese Troops in 2022. news.antiwar.com

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-20). White House Says It Opposes a Ceasefire in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

David Sirota (2023-03-20). Document Shows Regulators Knew Of SVB Risk Five Years Ago. levernews.com

Declartion for American Democracy (2023-03-20). Tuesday 3/28: American Democracy: A Way Forward for Voting Freedom. indybay.org Online event…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-20). Criminals at Large: The Iraq War 20 Years On. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Jack Rasmus (2023-03-20). Banking Crisis 2023: Deep Origins and Future Directions. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2023-03-20). The US Has the World Setup for a Worse Financial Crisis Than in 2008. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Peter McCullough (2023-03-20). Central Venous Thrombosis of the Brain After SARS-CoV-2 Infection and mRNA Vaccination. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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."

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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)…

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

Editor (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.

Editor (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.

Editor (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.

Editor (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.

Editor (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.

Editor (2023-03-20). Iraq 20 Years: Scott Ritter—Disarmament, the Fundamental Lie. scheerpost.com

Editor (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.

Editor (2023-03-20). On Missing Dr. Strangelove. scheerpost.com

Editor (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.

Editor (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 — . . . |

Eduardo Aliverti (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…

Eric A. Gordon (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 …

Felicity Arbuthnot (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 …

Fight Back (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…

Fight Back (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…

Fight Back (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…

Final Straw (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…

Franklin Ramírez Gallegos (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…

Free Alex Saab, Popular Resistance. (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.

Geoff Dembicki, DeSmog. (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."

Gideon Polya (2023-03-20). Iraq Invasion 20th Anniversary: Five Million Dead in Iraqi Holocaust 1990 Onwards. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (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 …

Hal McNulty (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 …

Hedelberto López Blanch (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…

Igor Derysh (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… |

imperial.ac.uk (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.

imperial.ac.uk (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.

infobrics (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…

infobrics (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…

infobrics (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…

infobrics (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?>

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Isabella Arria (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…

Jake Johnson (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… |

Janet Phelan (2023-03-20). Arrest Warrant Issued for Putin for War Crimes? Hold on a Minute! globalresearch.ca

Jeremy Earp (2023-03-20). 20 Years After the Invasion of Iraq, Will the Media's Complicity be Flushed Down the Memory Hole? globalresearch.ca

Jeremy Earp (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…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (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 …

Jessica Buxbaum, Mintpress News. (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,…

Jim McIlroy (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.

Jim McIlroy (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.

John Leake (2023-03-20). Young Pilot's Heart Damaged Right After COVID-19 Vax. globalresearch.ca

Karl Kramer (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)…

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2023-03-20). Does ICC's Arrest Warrant Limit Putin's External Visits? "The West is Hysterical" globalresearch.ca

Kim Petersen (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 …

Kit Klarenberg, TheGrayzone. (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…

Kurt Nimmo (2023-03-20). International Criminal Court Wants to Arrest Putin for Sheltering Child Refugees. globalresearch.ca

Lee Camp, Mintpress News. (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…

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2023-03-20). US Decides Whether or Not Kiev Should Negotiate Peace. globalresearch.ca

M.K. Bhadrakumar (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…

Manlio Dinucci (2023-03-20). Endless Wars: US Escalation to the East. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca

Marc Vandepitte (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…

Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik (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 …

Mark Gruenberg (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 …

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Mickey Z (2023-03-20). My Lai, 'Killing Ideology' & Disobeying Orders: 55 Years Ago Today. globalresearch.ca

Mike Ludwig (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… |

Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch. (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."

Natalia Marques (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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,…

Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-03-20). How Many Millions Have Been Killed in America's Post-9/11 Wars? globalresearch.ca

Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-03-20). Libya, Syria, Somalia and Yemen: How Many Millions Have Been Killed in America's Post-9/11 Wars? globalresearch.ca

Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-03-20). How Many Millions of People Have Been Killed in America's Post-9/11 Wars? globalresearch.ca

Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-03-20). The Iraq War Death Toll. "War Crimes Prosecutions of Senior U.S. and U.K. Officials" globalresearch.ca

Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-03-20). Afghanistan and Pakistan: How Many People Has the U.S. Killed in Its Post-9/11 Wars? globalresearch.ca

Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-03-20). How Many People Has the U.S. Killed in Its Post-9/11 Wars? globalresearch.ca

Olivia Wood, Left Voice. (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…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (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…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (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…

Patrick Wood (2023-03-20). Boom: Trilateral Commission Declares "2023 Is Year One of This New Global Order" globalresearch.ca

Peoples Dispatch (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…

Peoples Dispatch (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…

Peoples Dispatch (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.

Peoples Dispatch (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…

Peoples Dispatch (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…

Peoples Dispatch (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…

Peoples Dispatch (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…

Peoples Dispatch (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.

Peter Boyle (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.

Peter Certo (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.

Peter Certo (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, …

Peter Koenig (2023-03-20). Russia's Economy Is Booming — Despite or Because of Sanctions? globalresearch.ca

Prof. Abdul Jabbar (2023-03-20). To Prevent a Civil War That Is About to Happen in Pakistan. globalresearch.ca

Ray McGovern, Consortium News. (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…

Renfrey Clarke (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.

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Roger McKenzie (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 …

Rubén Sierra, Council on Hemispheric Affairs. (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…

Sarah Varney (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. |

scorinoco (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…

Seymour Hersh (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…

Sharon Zhang (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… |

Sharon Zhang (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… |

Sharon Zhang (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… |

Sonali Kolhatkar (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.

splcenter (2023-03-20). Civil rights groups urge US Department of Education to investigate children's rights violations at Louisiana's Angola prison. splcenter.org

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (2023-03-20). Thalía Fuentes Puebla: "El periodismo es un privilegio" cubadebate.cu

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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".

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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…

Staff (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…

Staff (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…

Staff (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…

Staff (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…

Staff (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 …

Staff (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 …

Susan Maas, Progressive. (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…

Taylor C. Noakes (2023-03-20). Canada's 'China Syndrome'. globalresearch.ca

Ted Snider (2023-03-20). Does Canada Support Regime Change in Russia? globalresearch.ca

teleSUR, DRL (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.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (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.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (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".

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (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".

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (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.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (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.

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-20). República Dominicana realiza operación anticorrupción. telesurtv.net Al menos 15 ministros del Gobierno del expresidente Danilo Medina fueron arrestados por corrupción.

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JDO (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.

teleSUR, JDO (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.

teleSUR, JDO (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.

teleSUR, JDO (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.

teleSUR, rp, SB, JGN (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.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (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.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (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.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (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.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (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.

teleSUR, SH (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.

teleSUR, SH (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.

teleSUR, SH (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.

teleSUR, SH (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.

teleSUR, SH (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…

The Associated Press (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.

Tina Landis (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.

Unicorn Riot (2023-03-20). The Case of Marvin Haynes — Part Three: The Framing of Marvin Haynes. unicornriot.ninja

unitedEditor (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, …

unitedEditor (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 …

unitedEditor (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 …

WSWS (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."

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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."

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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…

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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."

Yves Engler (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 …

Zach Farber (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.

Zane McNeill (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… |

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2023-03-20: News Headlines

Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch. (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."

Ray McGovern, Consortium News. (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…

Free Alex Saab, Popular Resistance. (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.




Lee Camp, Mintpress News. (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…

Kit Klarenberg, TheGrayzone. (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…

Danny Haiphong, Black Agenda Report. (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…




Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (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.

Staff (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 …

Editor (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.




Allan Fisher (2023-03-20). Saturday 3/18: Protest nonstop war and militarism – demand negotiations! indybay.org Town Clock (Water Street) Santa Cruz…

Andrew J. Bacevich (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 …

Angela (2023-03-20). Saturday 3/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…




Art Persyko (2023-03-20). 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…

Brenda Norrell (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."

Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-20). 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.




Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-20). 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.

Chuck Tripp (2023-03-20). 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.

Craig Baldwin (2023-03-20). 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.




Craig Baldwin (2023-03-20). 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.

Declartion for American Democracy (2023-03-20). Tuesday 3/28: American Democracy: A Way Forward for Voting Freedom. indybay.org Online event…

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Under pressure, Chinese chipmakers pull socks up. ecns.cn China's chip sector is under pressure to grow up fast in the face of the US government's crackdown and sweeping restrictions.

Craig Baldwin (2023-03-20). 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.

Declartion for American Democracy (2023-03-20). Tuesday 3/28: American Democracy: A Way Forward for Voting Freedom. indybay.org Online event…

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Under pressure, Chinese chipmakers pull socks up. ecns.cn China's chip sector is under pressure to grow up fast in the face of the US government's crackdown and sweeping restrictions.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Spring flowers boosts tourism in Xinjiang. ecns.cn A series of floral activities are being held in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region as spring arrives. The blooming flowers have attracted tourists from all over China, which plays an important role in promoting the local economy.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Delegation of foreign consular corps, business communities in HK starts GBA tour. ecns.cn A delegation of foreign consular corps and business communities in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) started a tour of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) on Sunday to seek business and investment opportunities.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Iranian president receives invitation from Saudi king to visit Riyadh: official. ecns.cn A senior Iranian political official said on Sunday that Saudi Arabia's king has invited Iran's president to visit Riyadh.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Iranian FM says to meet Saudi counterpart soon. ecns.cn Iranian foreign minister said on Sunday that he will meet his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in the near future.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). China's fiscal spending remains strong in first two months. ecns.cn China's fiscal revenue dropped 1.2 percent year on year in the first two months of 2023, while its fiscal spending expanded 7 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Finance.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Countries called on to pool strengths in science, tech. ecns.cn China and Russia can leverage their complementary strengths in science and technology to help each other fulfill their strategic needs, improve the well-being of their peoples and jointly tackle regional and global challenges with more innovative solutions.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Graduates told enough jobs if they aren't 'picky'. ecns.cn National lawmakers and political advisers have suggested that university graduates find employment at grassroots levels and make the most use of their skills in China's vast rural hinterlands.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Nation in big drive for core tech in key fields. ecns.cn One of the ministry's top priorities during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period is to advance the modernization of industrial chains and encourage companies to develop core technologies, such as high-end semiconductor equipment.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Envoy: China-Russia trade ties advancing. ecns.cn Economic and trade cooperation between China and Russia is continuing to advance despite multiple challenges and pressures, Chinese Ambassador to Moscow Zhang Hanhui said.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Prosecutions for telecoms, online fraudsters skyrocket. ecns.cn The number of people prosecuted for cybercrime-related offenses has shot up in recent years, marking important progress in the fight against telecom and online fraud, according to the Supreme People's Procuratorate.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Hainan resumes visa-free travel policy. ecns.cn The policy, which covers tourists from 59 countries, was implemented in 2018 but had been suspended due to the pandemic since March 28, 2020.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Huawei calls on partners to promote 5.5G tech. ecns.cn Huawei Technologies Co is calling on partners to promote industry consensus and commercial deployments for the era of 5.5G, an evolution of 5G technology.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Initiative on global civilization praised. ecns.cn The Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping is regarded as not only highly relevant in this world fraught with challenges and uncertainties, but also critical for the pursuit of common peace and development.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Giant structures win praise and awards. ecns.cn Recognized as the world's highest bridge by Guinness World Records, it was awarded the Gustav Lindenthal Medal.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Nation to expand financial sector's opening-up. ecns.cn China will further expand the high-level opening-up of its financial sector and advance institutional opening-up with regard to rules, regulations, management and standards, officials and financial experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). China starts to implement registration-based IPO system. ecns.cn China's registration-based IPO system is progressing at an accelerated pace, about one month after the country announced detailed mechanisms and regulations for institutional reform.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Chinese experts assess Ya Ya's health and breeding conditions in U.S.' Memphis Zoo. ecns.cn Experts from China arrived in the U.S. and visited the Memphis Zoo on Saturday, where giant panda Ya Ya lives, to carefully assess the living and breeding conditions of Ya Ya, following the giant panda's health condition that has sparked concerns among Chinese netizens.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Palestinians, Israelis agree to de-escalate tension, advance peace, stability. ecns.cn The Palestinian National Authority and Israel reaffirmed their commitment on Sunday to advancing security, stability and peace for both Palestinians and Israelis.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Full text of Vladimir Putin's article for People's Daily Newspaper — Russia and China: A Future-Bound Partnership. ecns.cn A signed article titled "Russia and China: A Future-Oriented Strategic Partnership" by Russian President Vladimir Putin was published on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Pterocymbium macranthum found for first time in China. ecns.cn A research team in southwest China's Yunnan Province said they had found a tropical monsoon forest community of Pterocymbium macranthum, a member of the genus "Pterocymbium," marking the first time this genus has ever been found in China.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). 1 dead, 5 trapped after SW China coal mine accident. ecns.cn One person died and five others were trapped after a coal mine accident happened in Qianxi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). First individual infected by two Omicron subvariants reported on Chinese mainland. ecns.cn China reported its first domestic COVID-19 case of an individual co-infected by two Omicron subvariants in the country's Southwest Chongqing Municipality, stressing the increasing importance of monitoring COVID-19 variants amid the rising risk of various variants co-circulation.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Community health centers in Beijing begin to offer influenza testing services. ecns.cn Many community health centers in Beijing have started to provide influenza testing services for local residents amid the flu season, the Global Times learned from local health centers on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-20). Anti-war rallies take place in southern California 20 years after U.S. invasion of Iraq. ecns.cn Anti-war organizations held rallies in Los Angeles and San Diego on Saturday in the run-up to the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, which started on March 20, 2003.

Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry (2023-03-20). Food Not Bombs Will Not Be Silenced. indybay.org

Jeremy Earp (2023-03-20). Who's in Control of How We Remember the Iraq War? indybay.org Orwell and newspeak vs. history and democracy…

Karl Kramer (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)…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-03-20). 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.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-03-20). 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…

Labor Video Project (2023-03-20). Solidarity With East Palestine/Hunters Point & Nationalize The Railroads: Action in SF. indybay.org

Martin Edwin Andersen (2023-03-20). 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.

Mothers on the March (2023-03-20). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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, …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). '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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-20). 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…

Oakland Privacy (2023-03-20). Wednesday 4/12: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-03-20). Colombia_Río Sogamoso de Santander: °Aguas para la vida…! indybay.org

Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs (2023-03-20). Monday 3/20: Defend Food Not Bombs Right to Share Food & Protest. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz…

Senior, Disability Action (2023-03-20). 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…

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (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.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (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".

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (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".

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (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.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (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.

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-20). Nigeria inicia recuento de votos de elecciones regionales. telesurtv.net Más de 93 millones de votantes registrados estuvieron llamados a depositar su sufragio en los más de 170.000 colegios electorales.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-20). República Dominicana realiza operación anticorrupción. telesurtv.net Al menos 15 ministros del Gobierno del expresidente Danilo Medina fueron arrestados por corrupción.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-20). Serbia y Kosovo avanzan sobre normalizar sus relaciones. telesurtv.net La Unión Europea, mediante el Alto Representantes de la Política Exterior del bloque, Josep Borrell, hace trabajados de mediación entre las partes…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-20). Presidente de Siria cumple visita en Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos. telesurtv.net El presidente sirio Bashar al Assad busca reanudar los contactos de alto nivel después de años de ostracismo por la guerra en el país árabe.

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JDO (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.

teleSUR, JDO (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.

teleSUR, JDO (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.

teleSUR, JDO (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.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-20). Operaciones de bandera falsa que EE.UU. promovió para atacar Libia. telesurtv.net La invasión militar de EE.UU. y sus aliados llevaron al derrocamiento del Gobierno de Gadafi y a su posterior asesinato en octubre de ese mismo año.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-03-20). Corea del Norte lanza un misil balístico hacia el mar de Japón. telesurtv.net El lanzamiento se efectuó desde el área de Tongchang-ri, en la costa oeste de Corea del Norte, un sitio clave de lanzamiento de cohetes de largo alcance.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-20). Ascienden a 438 los muertos por ciclón Freddy en Malaui. telesurtv.net El número de heridos se ubicó en 918, mientras que 282 personas se encuentran desaparecidas a causa del meteoro en el país africano.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-20). Millones de haitianos padecen inseguridad alimentaria. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades nacionales, "los hogares están sumidos en un déficit alimentario extremo, a pesar de recurrir a estrategias de supervivencia".

teleSUR, rzr (2023-03-20). Gobierno de Bolivia trabaja para controlar brote de dengue. telesurtv.net El ministro de Salud de Bolivia subrayó que el número de casos de dengue disminuyó en las últimas semanas gracias a las acciones realizadas por el Gobierno boliviano.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-20). Accidente de transito deja al menos 17 muertos en Bangladesh. telesurtv.net La Policía local indicó que 14 personas fallecieron en el sitió del accidente del bus.

teleSUR, SH (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.

teleSUR, SH (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…

Tina Landis (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.

Uma Thontakudi (2023-03-20). 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…

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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."

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (2023-03-20). Los Angeles County Commission report confirms that deputy gangs 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…

WSWS (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.

Zach Farber (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.

Atlanta Community Press Collective (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…

Final Straw (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…

Jim McIlroy (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.

Peter Boyle (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.

Renfrey Clarke (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.

Global Research News (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 …

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-20). Criminals at Large: The Iraq War 20 Years On. globalresearch.ca

Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-03-20). How Many Millions Have Been Killed in America's Post-9/11 Wars? globalresearch.ca

Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-03-20). How Many People Has the U.S. Killed in Its Post-9/11 Wars? globalresearch.ca

Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-03-20). How Many Millions of People Have Been Killed in America's Post-9/11 Wars? globalresearch.ca

Mickey Z (2023-03-20). My Lai, 'Killing Ideology' & Disobeying Orders: 55 Years Ago Today. globalresearch.ca

Ted Snider (2023-03-20). Does Canada Support Regime Change in Russia? globalresearch.ca

Alan Lash (2023-03-20). Psyops Are Not New, Just More Dangerous. globalresearch.ca

Taylor C. Noakes (2023-03-20). Canada's 'China Syndrome'. globalresearch.ca

Patrick Wood (2023-03-20). Boom: Trilateral Commission Declares "2023 Is Year One of This New Global Order" globalresearch.ca

Janet Phelan (2023-03-20). Arrest Warrant Issued for Putin for War Crimes? Hold on a Minute! globalresearch.ca

Isabella Arria (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…

Eduardo Aliverti (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…

Fight Back (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…

Fight Back (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…

Staff (2023-03-20). Thalía Fuentes Puebla: "El periodismo es un privilegio" cubadebate.cu

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Newsclick (2023-03-19). Startups stuck as mega US bank fails | With Aunindyo Chakravarty. peoplesdispatch.org Senior journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty analyzes the fall of Silicon Valley Bank in the US and the reasons banks which cater to the tech sector are facing a crisis…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-19). Five years since the assassination of Marielle Franco. peoplesdispatch.org On March 14th, 2018, Marielle Franco was assassinated. All over Brazil on Tuesday, people gathered to pay tribute to the slain activist and leader on her 5th death anniversary.

Ana Vraƒçar (2023-03-19). Health reforms in Croatia unlikely to address glaring gaps in coverage, staff shortage. peoplesdispatch.org Health workers have warned that the latest reforms proposed by Croatian minister Vili Bero≈° will do nothing to reduce the workforce shortage and burnout, or increase access to care…

Prabir Purkayastha, Struggle La Lucha. (2023-03-19). US And Britain's Submarine Deal Crosses Nuclear Red Lines. popularresistance.org The recent Australia, U.S., and UK $368 billion deal on buying nuclear submarines has been termed by Paul Keating, a former Australian prime minister, as the "worst deal in all history." It commits Australia to buy conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines that will be delivered in the early 2040s. These will be based on new nuclear reactor designs yet to be developed by the UK. Meanwhile, starting from the 2030s, "pending approval from the U.S. Congress, the United States intends to sell Australia three Virginia class submarines, with the potential to sell up to two more if needed".

Unicorn Riot. (2023-03-19). An Historic Direct Action In A Forest Outside Atlanta. popularresistance.org DeKalb County, Georgia — In broad daylight Sunday, March 5, a group of about three hundred masked people wearing mostly camouflage and black clothing stormed the main police security outpost within the Weelaunee Forest at the proposed construction site of the 'Cop City' project. Demonstrators tore up silt fencing, and set an office trailer, two UTVs, a mobile surveillance tower, and a front end loader afire as police ran for cover. The group hurled rocks and fireworks at the retreating police, who repositioned to a smaller outpost across Key Road SE and worked furiously to close a gate behind them to establ…

Candice Norwood, The 19th. (2023-03-19). Report On Incarceration And Women Outlines The Gender Disparities. popularresistance.org Women represent about 9 percent of all incarcerated people in the United States, but data about their circumstances is spotty at best. We do know that in recent decades, imprisonment rates for women have increased dramatically, growing at twice the pace of men's incarceration. A report published this month by the nonprofit think tank Prison Policy Initiative (PPI) provides one of the most comprehensive recent assessments of the realities facing women and girls held in the country's prisons and jails. | PPI teamed up with the American Civil Liberties Union to pull data from several government agencies, which can o…

Editor (2023-03-19). A Comprehensive Report on Incarceration and Women Outlines the Gender Disparities. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-19). Taiwan Separatists Lose Key Ally, Honduras Recognizes China—Just 12 Small Countries Remain. scheerpost.com Honduras' leftist President Xiomara Castro announced her government will recognize China. Now only 12 UN member states have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan separatists. They have a combined population of less than 39 million, or 0.49% of the planet.

Editor (2023-03-19). Israel Protests Should Not Be Confused With the Palestinian Struggle for Equality. scheerpost.com Ramzy Baroud sheds light on the ongoing protests in Israel and their limited impact on the country's inherently racist institutions and ongoing military occupation and apartheid in Palestine.

Editor (2023-03-19). War Made Easy: Will US Media Finally Admit Its Craven Complicity in Iraq War? scheerpost.com

noreply (2023-03-19). Boy, The Guy Is A Sore Loser. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

_____ (2023-03-19). US Terrorist Attack on Nord Stream Pipelines and Tectonic Weapons in Turkey. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-03-19). Fahrenheit 11/9: Rewatching the Michael Moore Movie From 2018. strategic-culture.org I rewatched Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 11/9. The 2018 film is mainly a screed about all the bad things Trump was going to do as president. Time is a cold mistress: basically nothing Moore said four years ago about what was going to happen actually happened. Moore was wrong about Trump's ties to Russia, Moore was wrong about Trump being the last elected president because he would seize total power, and Moore was wrong about the lasting impact of the progressive heroes of that year, the Parkland High School survivors.

_____ (2023-03-19). In the War Between Judaism and Democracy in Israel, Anything Is Possible. strategic-culture.org Bibi is by nature cautious — even timid. His radical ministers, however, are not, Alastair Crooke writes. | Michael Omer-Man

_____ (2023-03-19). U.S. and Allies Seek Regime-Change in Russia. strategic-culture.org The U.S. and its allies are bringing this case as a propaganda-vehicle, but the Court itself, by 'investigating' this case that falls outside its jurisdiction, is destroying whatever pitiful international credibility that it had. Any court that ever serves a purely-propaganda function cannot ever again be taken seriously by any serious person. It is groveling to someone. It is simply embarrassing itself. The U.S. and its allies are contemptuous not only of the public but of this Court, to do this.

Andy Kroll (2023-03-19). On Missing Dr. Strangelove. 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 had its hilarious moments, Crowther found its overall effect distinctly unnerving. What exactly was Kubrick's point? "When virtually everybody turns up stupid or insane — or, what is worse, psychopathic — I want to know what this picture proves." We may find it odd for an influential critic to expect a movie to…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-19). Car Explosion Killed Police Officer In Russian Kherson Region. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Another car explosion killed a police officer in the Kherson region which is under Russian control. According to the investigation, on March 17, an unknown person planted a special device under the left wing of his car. | The device exploded when the man, who was a platoon commander of the patrol and inspection service, was driving with his family in the village of Yubileyny in Aleksinsky district. |

Anonymous349 (2023-03-19). Military Situation In Bakhmut On March 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Russian units advanced in the Samolet and Budenivka districts and reached the outskirts of the Bakhmut stadium | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the south of AZOM plant | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near the village of Orikhovo-Vasylivka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Khromove | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in southern districts of Bakhmut | MORE ON THE TOPIC: <...

Anonymous349 (2023-03-19). Military Situation In Donbass On March 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in south of Krasnohorivka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka | Up to 100 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 howitzer and 2 armored vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery on Krasniy-Liman front, according to the Ru…

Anonymous349 (2023-03-19). Military Situation In Syria On March 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous349 (2023-03-19). Military Situation In Ukraine On March 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Russian forces destroyed three motor vehicles near Kupyansk | Russian forces destroyed four motor vehicles and two D-30 howitzers near Kherson | Russian forces destroyed two armoured vehicles and a Gvozdika howitzer near Liman | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka | Clashes between the Russian Army and…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-19). Iran's Raisi Welcomes Invitation To Saudi Arabia In New Breakthrough. southfront.org File image. | Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has "welcomed" an invitation from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia to visit the kingdom following the reconciliation agreement between the two countries, an Iranian official announced on March 19. | Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on

Anonymous669 (2023-03-19). Israeli Weapons Instructor Seriously Wounded In West Bank Shooting Attack. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Defense Forces. | On March 19, an Israeli man was seriously wounded after being shot by a Palestinian gunman while driving through the northern West Bank town of Huwara. | An official photo from the scene of the attack on the Route 60 highway showed the windshield of the car riddled with bullets. | The wounded man was identified as David Stern from the settlement of Itamar, a former United States Marines soldier who works in Israel as a weapons in…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-19). Palestinian Islamic Jihad Says One Of Its Commanders Was Assassinated In Syria, Blames Israel. southfront.org Palestinian commander Ali Ramzi al-Aswad as seen in a poster released by the PIJ. | On March 19, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) said that one of its senior commanders was assassinated in Syria by Israel. | In a statement, the military wing of the Gaza-based group, the al-Quds Brigades, said that 31-year-old Ali Ramzi al-Aswad was gunned down by "agents of the Zionist enemy" in the countryside of Damascus. | The al-Quds Brigades described the killing of al-Aswad as a "cowardly…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-19). Russian President Putin Pays Surprise Visit To Mariupol City (Videos). southfront.org Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Mariupol city. © RT / RT | On March 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid an unannounced working visit to Mariupol to inspect a number of locations in the city and talk to local residents. | The president arrived in Mariupol by helicopter, accompanied by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin. The surprise visit marked the first time Putin has been to the Donbass region, since it de facto broke away from Ukraine nine years ago. | According…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-19). Syria's Assad Pays Official Visit To United Arab Emirates. southfront.org Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Source: the Syrian Presidency office. | On March 19, Syrian President Bashar al Assad arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on an official visit, accompanied by his wife Asma al Assad. | Assad was greeted by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on arrival in Abu Dhabi and received a canon salute as his convoy entered the royal palace, Qasr Al Watan. Assad's plane was g…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-19). Turkey Unveils Stealth Combat Drone. southfront.org The Anka-3 drone. Source: Turkish Aerospace Industries. | On March 18, the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) shared the first photo of the stealth Anka-3 jet-powered combat drone. | In the photo, the Anka-3, which features a flying-wing design, can be seen carrying two TAI ≈ûƒ∞M≈ûEK target drones on external hardpoints most likely for tests. The drone was developed in light of the experience gained from the ANKA-1 and 2, Aksungur, combat drones which have more…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-19). Turkish Intelligence "Neutralized" Kurdish Commander In Syria's Aleppo City. southfront.org Mehmet Yƒ±ldƒ±rƒ±m, aka "Hamza Kobani". Source: the Anadolu Agency. | The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) "neutralized" a senior commander of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its Syrian affiliate, the People's Protection Units (YPG), in a recent special operation in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, Turkish security sources told the Anadolu Agency on March 19. | The sources told the state-run news agency that the Kurdish commander, Mehm…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-03-19). Taiwan Separatists Lose Key Ally, Honduras Recognizes China. popularresistance.org The government of Honduras has announced that it is breaking formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognizing the People's Republic of China. | Honduras' leftist President Xiomara Castro had pledged during her 2021 campaign that, if she won the election, she would recognize China. This March, she fulfilled that promise. | This means that just 12 United Nations member states have formal diplomatic relations with the so-called "Republic of China" on the island of Taiwan. | The other 99.51% of the global population live in countries that formally recognize that there is only one China, and that Taiwan is a pr…

Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-19). Spent Matters: The AUKUS Nuclear Waste Problem. dissidentvoice.org When Australia — vassal be thy name — assumed responsibilities for not only throwing money at both US and British shipbuilders, lending up territory and naval facilities for war like a gambling drunk, and essentially asking its officials to commit seppuku for the Imperium, another task was given. While the ditzy and dunderheaded wonders in …

Charles Pierce (2023-03-19). Attack on Antiwar Activists Exemplifies Russophobia Among "Leftist" Apologists for Western Imperialism and a Fascist-Loving Regime. covertactionmagazine.com CounterPunch podcaster Eric Draitser has published a hit piece attacking veteran anti-war activists Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies in the form of a review of their new book, War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless War. His review, published on January 27 by an obscure avowedly socialist online magazine named Tempest, and …

Chris Hedges, The Real News Network. (2023-03-19). Chris Hedges Report: Did The US Navy Destroy The Nord Stream Pipelines? popularresistance.org On Sept. 26, 2022, a series of explosions rocked the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Denmark. Danish and Swedish authorities quickly determined that the damage done to the pipelines was not caused by earthquakes or other seismic activity, but by "blasts." The pipelines were a crucial part of Europe's energy infrastructure, delivering billions of cubic meters of gas from Russia. Over 500,000 tons of methane, a greenhouse gas 80x more damaging for the climate than carbon dioxide, were released from the explosions in the largest ever recorded single methane leak in human history.

Craig Baldwin (2023-03-19). Saturday 3/25: MAR. 25: "WHO CARES ANYWAY": BOOK LAUNCH AND TOILING MIDGETS PERFORMANCE. indybay.org ATA Gallery is located on the corner of Valencia and 21st streets in San Francisco's Mission district … 992 Valencia St.

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, Ecowatch. (2023-03-19). Global Freshwater Demand Will Exceed Supply 40% By 2030, Experts Warn. popularresistance.org Today, the planet is facing an unprecedented water crisis, with global freshwater demand predicted to exceed supply by 40 percent by 2030, President of the 77th United Nations General Assembly Csaba K≈ërà∂si said at a press conference on the upcoming UN Water Conference, as Down to Earth reported. | "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," Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Johan Rockstrom, who is co-ch…

Derek Seidman (2023-03-19). 20 Years After Illegal US Invasion of Iraq, Its Architects Are Still Cashing In. truthout.org It had been 15 years since the U.S. invaded Iraq when, on March 19, 2018, the celebrated Iraqi novelist and poet Sinan Antoon published a blistering op-ed in The New York Times. He took readers through his observations of the steady deterioration of Iraqi society since the war began, but the most scathing words came toward the end. "No one knows for certain how many Iraqis have died as a result of… |

Dr. C. Stephen Frost (2023-03-19). Iraq War Based on Fake Intelligence: "Sexed up" Report on the Death of Weapons Inspector Dr. David Kelly: Lord Hutton Findings challenged by Medical Doctors. globalresearch.ca It was not only the intelligence which had been "sexed up", the Hutton Report, which assumed suicide without proof, had "sexed up" its findings to implement a coverup.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). AUKUS partnership aims to create a NATO replica in Asia-Pacific region: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The U.S., the UK and Australia are putting up an Anglo-Saxon clique and creating the so-called AUKUS trilateral security partnership to advance nuclear submarine cooperation and other cutting-edge military technology cooperation, which is typical Cold War mentality and a move that opens a Pandora's box, which will seriously impact regional and global peace and security, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Comicomment: 'Democracy Summit' masks hegemony under the guise of democracy. ecns.cn The United States itself has a notorious reputation in the field of democracy and is not qualified to act as a "lecturer" on human rights. The so-called "Democracy Summit"is using "democracy" as a cover to maintain hegemony, where the preservation of hegemony is the true goal and the promotion of democracy is false.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Insights | Swaran Singh: Chinese modernization unique and has global significance. ecns.cn China's modernization has become a popular topic in recent years., Dduring an exclusive interview with China News Network, Professor Swaran Singh, who teaches International Relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi) and currently a visiting professor with University of British Columbia (Vancouver), gave his ideas on this topic, as well as topics on the global economy and China's roles in global governance.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Chinese FM meets Pakistani foreign secretary on bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Friday met with Pakistani Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan in Beijing, saying that China will advance and deepen friendly cooperation with Pakistan.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). HKSAR, Macao SAR chief executives support formation of Hong Kong and Macao work office of CPC Central Committee. ecns.cn Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee and Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Ho Iat Seng on Thursday expressed firm support for the formation of the Hong Kong and Macao work office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). China's ministry releases top 10 scientific advances. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Science and Technology Friday released the top 10 domestic scientific advances of 2022.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). 400,000 gallons of radioactive water leaked from U.S. nuclear power plant. ecns.cn About 400,000 gallons of radioactive water has leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello, the midwestern U.S.The MPCA said in a news release that the leak has been stopped and has not reached the Mississippi River or contaminated drinking water sources.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Chinese researchers develop biodegradable, recyclable glass to promote sustainable economy. ecns.cn A group of Chinese material scientists created a biodegradable and recyclable form of glass with a minimal environmental footprint, which may contribute to the sustainable economy if commercialized in the future.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). China-built high-speed railway in Serbia off to roaring start. ecns.cn A total of 2.93 million passenger trips were made along the China-built high-speed railway in Serbia during the first year of its operation, according to China Railway International.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). He Jie renews Chinese men's marathon national record. ecns.cn China's He Jie improved the Chinese men's marathon national record by 46 seconds at the 2023 Wuxi Marathon on Sunday.The 24-year-old clocked two hours, seven minutes and 30 seconds to finish second in the men's race, cutting more than three minutes off his personal best and lagging 11 seconds behind winner Enock Onchari of Kenya.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Winners of China's top industry awards unveiled. ecns.cn The seventh China Grand Awards for Industry were announced on Sunday, with 19 Chinese enterprises and 19 projects named as winners.Li Yizhong, chairman of the federation, said that these enterprises and projects are expected to help drive the formation of an innovative industrial system in the country.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). (W.E. Talk ∑ In-depth) Pang Jun: How Does China's Road to Carbon Emission Reduction Avoid the "Climate Change Trap"?>. ecns.cn Is climate change a trap for western countries to restrict developing countries? Under the current technological level, carbon emission reduction surely hurts economic growth. In recent years, the United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement with the excuse of "severe finance and economic burdens".

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). China's finance ministry imposes penalty on China Huarong, Deloitte. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance has imposed an administrative penalty on China Huarong Asset Management Co., Ltd. (China Huarong) and its auditor Deloitte for severe distortion of accounting information and serious auditing defects, respectively.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). DPRK warns against U.S.-South Korea war drills with missile launch. ecns.cn The strategic forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has conducted an intercontinental ballistic missile launch drill as a gesture of warning against the ongoing U.S.-South Korea war drills, said a state media report Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Chinese FM spokesperson addresses questions including on Brazilian president's upcoming visit. ecns.cn The following is the full text of Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's regular press conference on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). China releases amended charter of political advisory body. ecns.cn The amendment to the charter of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the amended charter were released Saturday via Xinhua News Agency.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Trump suggests he will be arrested next week. ecns.cn Former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Saturday that he will be arrested next week.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). China to launch Einstein Probe to observe changing universe. ecns.cn China plans to launch a new X-ray astronomical satellite, Einstein Probe (EP), at the end of this year, said Yuan Weimin, principal investigator of the satellite project.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Two new plant species discovered in SW China. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered two new plant species in a giant panda habitat in southwest China's Sichuan Province, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). 14 killed in 6.5-magnitude earthquake in Ecuador. ecns.cn The death toll from the 6.5-magnitude earthquake that hit the Ecuadorian province of Guayas has risen to 14, Ecuadorian authorities said Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Beijing greenlights operation of unmanned self-driving vehicles. ecns.cn Beijing greenlighted the commercial operation of autonomous driving service without in-car safety supervisors for the first time on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Representatives from China's Xinjiang, HKSAR share own region's stories of human rights devt at UN Human Rights Council. ecns.cn Representatives from China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) appeared at the ongoing 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council to share their own stories and human rights situation to debunk disinformation.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Cradle of Civilization: Mount Emei. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Stranded Panamanian cargo ship rescued in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Panamanian cargo ship that broke down while sailing across the South China Sea has been towed to an area off the coast of South China's Guangdong Province, according to the Ministry of Transport.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Beijing subway pilots AI inspection robot. ecns.cn The Beijing MTR Corporation has introduced an intelligent inspection robot for train maintainence. Compared with traditional inspection, the efficiency of the robot is expected to increase by over 30 percent.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Cross-sea subway starts operation in NE China's Liaoning. ecns.cn Dalian Metro Line 5, the first cross-sea subway line in northeast China's Liaoning province, opened to traffic on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Car boot sale boosts night economy in NE China. ecns.cn Hundreds of people and cars decorated with colorful lights and eye-catching shop signs swarmed a local car boot sale bazaar in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Chengdu to resume flight to Tashkent. ecns.cn Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, will resume direct flights to Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan on March 27. By then, the flight time from Chengdu to Tashkent will be shortened to less than 6 hours. Cultural exchanges and trade cooperation between Uzbekistan and Sichuan will be more convenient.

Evan Greer, Fairness, Accuracy in Reporting. (2023-03-19). Action Alert: Trump Rules Remain At FCC As Democrats Cave To Big Cable. popularresistance.org Remember Ajit Pai, the former Verizon lawyer Trump put in charge of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)? When he gutted net neutrality rules and kneecapped the agency's ability to regulate telecom monopolies, voters from across the political spectrum were outraged. The internet erupted in protest. | Millions of people from across the political spectrum called their elected officials and submitted comments to the FCC, and thousands took to the streets. It was a rare moment of genuinely popular public revolt that defied partisan DC logic. If there's one thing everyone can agree on, it's that we don't want o…

Fight Back (2023-03-19). UTLA and SEIU Local 99 hold mass rally and call for 3-day strike. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA — On March 15, the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) and SEIU Local 99, which represents cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, teacher assistants and other education workers, held a massive rally at Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles. The action culminated with the announcement that UTLA and SEIU Local 99 would go on a joint three-day strike, the first in the two unions' history, from March 21-23. | Enthusiastic delegations of union members arrived from all over the LA area carrying their schools' banners or posters. Members of Centro CSO, a longtime ally of UTLA, joined the mass r…

Florida Phoenix (2023-03-19). Appellate Ruling means, Despite DeSantis, Florida Professors are free to Teach about Race, Sexism, as they see Fit. juancole.com By Michael Moline | — ( Florida Phoenix) — College professors can continue to teach hard lessons about race and sexism notwithstanding Gov. Ron DeSantis' "Stop Woke" act, his attempt to dictate how educators handle these topics. In a terse order issued Thursday, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh …

Gardens of Golden Gate Park (2023-03-19). Saturday 5/20: Gala for the Gardens. indybay.org San Francisco Botanical Garden | 1199 9th Ave | San Francisco, CA 94122…

Institute for the Critical Study of Society (2023-03-19). Sunday 3/19: War in Ukraine: One Year On: The Root Causes of Conflict. indybay.org Zoom meeting ID: 811 3335 0622 | Passcode: ICSS2717rs | us02web.zoom.us/j/81133350622?pwd=dUUyUWppbWt6djVTaElISUhocXpSUT09

Jamie Gorman, Waging Nonviolence. (2023-03-19). How To Beat The 'Fracking Frenzy'. popularresistance.org The reality of the climate crisis makes it clear that we must leave the "oil in the soil" and the "gas under the grass," as the Oilwatch International slogan goes. The fossil fuel industry knew this before anyone else. Yet the industry continues to seek new extractive frontiers on all continents in what has been labeled a "fracking frenzy" by campaigners. | In Australia, unconventional fossil gas exploration has been on the rise over the last two decades. Coal seam gas wells have been in production since 2013, while community resistance has so far prevented the threat of shale gas fracking.

Juan Cole (2023-03-19). 20 Years Ago Today, the Bush Administration Launched the Iraq War: Juan Cole: "I Have a Bad Feeling About This" juancole.com To mark the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War, here are some brief blog entries Juan Cole made in the run-up to the war expressing caution and pessimism about the triumphalist rhetoric issuing from the White House and my US news organizations. Juan Cole 01/28/2003 (Remarks delivered in late 2002). The Journal of the International …

Juan Cole (2023-03-19). 20 Years Ago, the Bush Administration Launched the Iraq War: Juan Cole: "I Have a Bad Feeling About This" juancole.com To mark the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War, here are some brief blog entries Juan Cole made in the run-up to the war expressing caution and pessimism about the triumphalist rhetoric issuing from the White House and many US news organizations. Juan Cole 01/28/2003 (Remarks delivered in late 2002). The Journal of the International …

Julia Wallace, Left Voice. (2023-03-19). Teachers And Education Workers Set To Strike! popularresistance.org Los Angeles, California – On Wednesday March 15, tens of thousands of teachers and education workers rallied at the steps of Los Angeles City Hall. The joint rally of K-12 teachers (UTLA) and education support staff (SEIU 99) was organized to announce plans for both unions to go on strike, with SEIU 99 taking the lead in the fight for better wages, improved staff to student ratios, and an end to harassment by administrators. The mood was lively, with a mariachi band made up of teachers playing for the crowd, teachers and support staff dancing to the music, and pockets of teachers and education workers striking up…

Kenny Stancil (2023-03-19). Minnesota Becomes 4th State to Provide Free Meals to All Kids at Public Schools. truthout.org Surrounded by students, teachers, and advocates, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday afternoon signed into law a bill to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to all of the state's roughly 820,000 K-12 pupils regardless of their household income. The move to make Minnesota the fourth U.S. state to guarantee universal free school meals — joining California, Maine… |

Kerbie Joseph (2023-03-19). The continued silent invasion of Haiti. liberationnews.org In coordination with Washington, Canada has begun a "significant military deployment in Haiti."

Kevin Gosztola (2023-03-19). The Beginning Of The Iraq War: March 19, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter concludes its project recounting what happened in the month leading up to the US invasion of Iraq, 20 years ago.

Khury Petersen-Smith (2023-03-19). We Need to Talk About Gun Manufacturers. truthout.org There is a familiar pattern after the mass shootings that have become a well-known feature of American life. The initial shock and grief gives way to demands for greater regulation of gun ownership by Democrats, while Republicans dismiss such measures and blame mental illness instead. But if we actually want to do something about it, we need to have new conversations. We often talk about where and… |

Luis Feliz Leon, Jane Slaughter, Labor Notes. (2023-03-19). It's A New Day In The United Auto Workers. popularresistance.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. | As of Thursday night, Fain had a 505-vote edge, 69,386 to 68,881, over incumbent Ray Curry of the Administration Caucus. Curry was appointed by the union's executive board in 2021. There are around 600 unresolved challenged ballots. (This story will be updated with the final vote tally when we have it.) | "By now, the writing is on the wall: change is coming to the UAW," said Fain. "You, the members, have alr…

Maurizio Guerrero (2023-03-19). Advocates Call for Regulatory Change After Blocking Deportation of Woman in Coma. truthout.org This story was originally published at Prism. After community members and nonprofit organizations forced a hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to halt the deportation of an immigrant woman in a coma to the Dominican Republic, advocates are now pushing local and state elected officials to regulate so-called medical deportations: the involuntary removal of undocumented immigrants unable to pay for… |

Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post. (2023-03-19). China's Great Leap In The Middle East. popularresistance.org History's wheel turned last Friday, when Iranian and Saudi Arabian officials agreed in Beijing to re-establish their bilateral diplomatic relations, which Riyadh severed seven years ago. Reflecting on this momentous development over the weekend, I'll put it up there with the American defeat in Vietnam, April 1975, for its magnitude. The world we live in this week is not the same as the world we lived in last week. | With the stroke of a pen—three pens, actually—China, the Islamic Republic, and the Saudi kingdom have altered the fundamental dynamic of global politics. The two Middle Eastern powers have…

Pink Knight Press (2023-03-19). Protest: Charlie Kirk at UC Davis. indybay.org On March 14, U.C. Davis hosted Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk to around 300 attendees and a fierce student-led resistance of the same number.

Ramzy Baroud, Mintpress News. (2023-03-19). Israel Protests Should Not Be Confused With Palestinian Struggle For Equality. popularresistance.org As hundreds of thousands throughout Israel joined anti-government protests, questions began to arise regarding how this movement would affect, or possibly merge, into the broader struggle against the Israeli military occupation and apartheid in Palestine. | Pro-Palestine media outlets shared, with obvious excitement, news about statements made by Hollywood celebrities, like Mark Ruffalo, about the need to "sanction the new hard rightwing government of (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu." | Netanyahu, who sits at the heart of the current controversy and mass protests, struggled to find a single pilot for…

Rebecca Burns (2023-03-19). LEVER WEEKLY: Too Small To Regulate, Now Too Big To Fail. levernews.com

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-19). Strategic Partnership: British foreign secretary follows Blinken to Kazakhstan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Astana TimesMarch 18, 2023 UK Foreign Secretary Visits Kazakhstan, Meets President Tokayev Also see: State Department's next Ukraine? Blinken in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is the United Kingdom's primary trading partner in Central Asia, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the UK James Cleverly said during his meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in …

Ryan Cristián (2023-03-19). The Pirate Stream: Dialectical Dissidents — Episode 11. thelastamericanvagabond.com Join us on today's episode of The Pirate Stream — Dialectical Dissidents. Pirate Stream Media is a new platform of dedicated content creators focused on circumventing the tightly controlled, manipulated, and outright censored media space of today (both corporate and independent media) with a commitment to objectivity, integrity, and a stark awareness of the two

San José May Day Coalition (2023-03-19). Saturday 3/25: May Day 2023 Community Screen Printing Event. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…

Shane Burley (2023-03-19). Fascists Are Attempting to Win Followers by Rebranding as Antiwar. truthout.org The idea of a political coalition that mixes self-identified communists with neo-Nazis may seem implausible at first. However, a February 19 rally in Washington, D.C., branded as an effort to "Rage Against the War Machine," brought together dissident parts of the left and the right into common opposition to the U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) role in Russia's war on Ukraine. |

Staff (2023-03-19). Tarek William sobre Cuba: "Uno aquí siente la energía poderosa de una Revolución, de un pueblo que tiene una historia mundial" cubadebate.cu "Para mí es muy grato, es un gran honor que el Presidente, el Jefe del Estado cubano nos haya recibido y hayamos podido intercambiar sobre todos los temas que están en la mesa, diría yo", afirmó en entrevista con la prensa Tarek William Saab, actual Fiscal General de Venezuela, cuyo rostro resulta familiar a los cubanos desde hace mucho tiempo.

Staff (2023-03-19). El desafío de mantener la luz en Cuba (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Al limpiar los condensadores, tenemos que abrir una tapa enorme y meternos ahí dentro con una peste horrible a pescado podrido y escaramujo. Y además, con un calor insoportable de 40 grados o más. La gente entra y sale cada diez minutos para aguantar y se turna con los demás compañeros. Y todo eso, mojados con agua salada y vapor condensado. Eso no se paga con nada.

Staff (2023-03-19). Estados Unidos vence a Venezuela y avanza a semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2023. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos se impuso a Venezuela por 9 carreras a 7 en un partido de cuartos de final del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2023. Con este triunfo, Estados Unidos clasificó a las semifinales del torneo y se enfrentará a Cuba, que avanzó como primero del grupo A y derrotó en cuartos a Australia por 4-3.

Staff (2023-03-19). La imagen del día: A seguir luchando y soñando con la victoria. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, compartió en su cuenta de la red social Twitter un mensaje de apoyo al equipo cubano en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol que desde el edificio de la Cancillería puede leerse esta noche gracias a la técnica del video mapping. A seguir luchando y soñando con la victoria, escibió Rodríguez Parrilla.

Staff (2023-03-19). Mipyme Marca Billy: Avalancha de gorras con la etiqueta #TeamAsere (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Alexei Batte Medina es dueño de la mipyme Marca Billy, dedicada a la confección de gorras y camisas personalizadas. A raíz del éxito del equipo Cuba en el Clásico Mundial, se decidió a comenzar a elaborar productos con la etiqueta #TeamAsere, pero nunca imaginó que fuera tanta la demanda y la popularidad. El periodista Luis de Jesús conversó con él.

Staff (2023-03-19). Para apuntar: øCuáles son los países que reconocen a la Corte Penal Internacional y cuáles no? cubadebate.cu La Corte Penal Internacional (CPI) es una organización con sede en La Haya (Países Bajos), cuya misión declarada es juzgar por crímenes de lesa humanidad. No obstante, a diferencia de la Corte Internacional de Justicia (CIJ), el órgano judicial de la ONU, la CPI no cuenta con reconocimiento internacional, como tampoco de China, Rusia ni EEUU.

Staff (2023-03-19). Para apuntar: Detalles del equipo de Cuba en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2023. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos clasificó a las semifinales del torneo y se enfrentará a Cuba, que avanzó como primero del grupo A y derrotó en cuartos a Australia por 4-3. El duelo se realizará mañana domingo en Miami. El ganador disputará la final contra el vencedor del choque entre Japón y México. Conozca algunos detalles técnicos sobre el equipo cubano.

Staff (2023-03-19). Presidente de Serbia advierte que orden de tribunal penal internacional contra Putin complica negociaciones con Kosovo. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, ha advertido que la orden de arresto emitida por el Tribunal Penal Internacional contra el presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, iba a dificultar las conversaciones de alto nivel previstas para este sábado en Ohrid para normalizar las relaciones con Kosovo. La posición de Serbia en Ohrid será más difícil, dijo.

Staff (2023-03-19). Voleibol de playa: Noslen Díaz y Jorge Luis Alayo terminan novenos en el Beach Pro Tour Challenge de La Paz. cubadebate.cu La mejor pareja cubana de voleibol de playa del momento, Noslen Díaz y Jorge Luis Alayo, cedieron en la ronda de octavos de final del Beach Pro Tour Challenge que acoge la ciudad mexicana de La Paz y terminaron en el noveno puesto del torneo. Esa actuación representa el mejor rendimiento de los antillanos en torneos de primer nivel internacional.

Staff (2023-03-19). Bashar Al-Assad inicia su segunda visita a Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos desde 2011. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Siria, Bashar Al-Assad, inició este domingo una visita oficial a Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos (EAU), durante la cual sostendrá conversaciones con las máximas autoridades de esta nación del Golfo Arábigo. Se trata de la segunda visita de su tipo del mandatario sirio a EAU desde el estallido de la guerra en 2011.

Staff (2023-03-19). Colombia, Cuba y México avanzan en iniciativa de la Agencia de Medicamentos de Latinoamérica y el Caribe. cubadebate.cu Colombia, Cuba y México avanzan en iniciativa de la Agencia de Medicamentos de Latinoamérica y el Caribe., un proyecto anunciado en enero de 2023, durante la VII Cumbre de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) y será un modelo regional para mostrar la eficacia en el desempeño de las funciones reguladoras.

Staff (2023-03-19). øCómo el sistema ruso de pagos Mir implementado en Cuba "escapa" a sanciones y bloqueos? cubadebate.cu El sistema de pagos ruso comenzó a implementarse en cajeros de La Habana el 13 de marzo. Expertos consideran que la iniciativa favorecerá las transacciones de turistas o empresarios de Rusia en la isla, sorteará las implicaciones de bloqueos y sanciones, y consolidará sus vínculos comerciales en sectores como la energía.

Staff (2023-03-19). ETECSA informa sobre marcha del mantenimiento en sus redes. cubadebate.cu Las acciones ejecutadas hasta el momento se han cumplido según el cronograma previsto. La próxima acción de alta importancia se realizará en la madrugada del 20 de marzo (00: 00-06: 00), en esta oportunidad se trabajará en equipos de la red que soportan los servicios móviles a través del APN nauta.

Staff (2023-03-19). Lasso declara en estado de emergencia a la provincia de Azuay tras terremoto. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de Ecuador declaró este domingo el estado de emergencia a la provincia de Azuay, tras las consecuencias del sismo de 6.5 grados en la escala de Richter que provocó 13 deslizamientos en ese territorio. El presidente Guillermo Lasso indicó que es una prioridad intervenir de manera inmediata las principales vías que conectan con esta zona del país andino.

Staff (2023-03-19). Tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 19 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 domingo 19 de marzo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-03-19). Tekashi 6ix9ine protagonizó pelea en el Clásico Mundial Béisbol y policías lo sacaron ebrio del estadio (+ Video y Tuit). cubadebate.cu Tekashi 6ix9ine protagoniza pelea con aficionados de Puerto Rico en partido de beisbol. Mediante redes sociales el rapero fue criticado por su comportamiento en las tribunas. En las que de acuerdo con testigos se burló de los fanáticos boricuas y generó problemas por 'malacopa', mientras sostenía la bandera de México. En un vídeo compartido en redes sociales y que rápidamente se hizo viral se puede ver al famoso artistas ser retirado del inmueble por la seguridad del campeonato, lo que desató muchos comentarios negativos.

Staff (2023-03-19). The Financial Times: El suizo UBS pagará 2 mil millones por la compra de su rival Credit Suisse. cubadebate.cu El acuerdo se podría firmar este mismo domingo por la noche, antes de que abran los mercados asiáticos. Ni UBS ni Credit Suisse ni las autoridades suizas han confirmado esta información por el momento. El principal banco suizo habría presentado una oferta inicial de 1.000 millones de dólares que habría sido rechazada por considerarla demasiado baja.

Staff (2023-03-19). Tras un histórico reinicio de relaciones, rey saudita invita a Riad al presidente iraní. cubadebate.cu El rey de Arabia Saudita, Salmán bin Abdulaziz al Saud, ha invitado al presidente de la República Islámica de Irán, Ebrahim Raisi, a realizar una visita de Estado a Riad, comunicó el subjefe de gabinete de la presidencia iraní para asuntos políticos, Mohammad Jamshidi.

Staff (2023-03-19). Unión Eléctrica no prevé afectaciones al servicio este domingo 19 de marzo. cubadebate.cu Para el horario pico se estima una disponibilidad de 2800 MW y una demanda máxima de 2450 MW, para una reserva de 350 MW. Se prevé el completamiento y la entrada de varias unidades que aportarán más capacidad al sistema. De mantenerse las condiciones previstas, no se pronostica afectaciones al servicio eléctrico en este horario.

Staff (2023-03-19). La golosina del Clásico Mundial: Cuba-Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Hasta bien entrada la noche de este sábado no conocimos el adversario de nuestra selección, salido del encuentro de cuartos de final entre Venezuela y los norteños, quienes decidieron en el octavo capítulo por un Grand Slam de Trea Turner, que puso el marcador 9-7 sin poderlo remontar los morochos. Esa es la magia de la pelota. Que nadie está seguro de la victoria hasta el último swing o lanzamiento. Los venezolanos jugaron quizás el mejor Clásico desde el 2006.

Staff (2023-03-19). World BEYOND War: What the United Nations Should Be. davidswanson.org

Steve Melendez (2023-03-19). American Indian Genocide Museum at Austin Expo. indybay.org We are here today at the SXSW Conference and Expo here in Austin, Texas telling our story because we know if we don't, no one else will. We are here today to bring awareness that past injustices are still being experienced today. We are here today to bring awareness that the racism of the past is still the cornerstone of American laws. Gone perhaps are the scalp bounties paid for Indian men, women, and children but, on the other hand, not one treaty has ever been honored.

teleSUR, jaa, JCM (2023-03-19). China lanza nuevo satélite de observación de la Tierra. telesurtv.net El envío del satélite denominado Gaofen-13 02 fue realizado desde el Centro de Lanzamientos de Xinchang, sito en la provincia de Sichuan.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Reportan masacre en club nocturno en el norte de Quito, Ecuador. telesurtv.net El Ministerio del Interior y la Policía Nacional hasta las 11H00 horas no habían dado información oficial sobre el suceso.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). México jugará semifinales en Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. telesurtv.net La novena mexicana remontó un marcador adverso cuando los boricuas metieron cuatro carreras en la primera entrada.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Franceses protestan contra reforma de pensiones tras su aprobación. telesurtv.net Manifestantes contra la reforma de pensiones lanzan papel higiénico a una prefectura en Francia.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Sismo de magnitud 7.0 sacude norte de Perú y el sur de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Al momento no se reportan daños personales, pero en Tumbes, situada al extremo noroeste del país, ya se reportaron los primeras consecuencias materiales.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Putin realiza visita a Crimea, territorio reunificado con Rusia. telesurtv.net El mandatario ruso ha estado en la Escuela de Arte y en el centro infantil Korsun en Quersoneso, en las afueras del puerto de Sebastopol-…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Türkiye y Egipto elevarán relaciones diplomáticas al más alto nivel. twitter.com Cavusoglu es el primer ministro de Relaciones Exteriores en visitar Egipto desde Türkiye después de 11 años.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Türkiye anuncia la prórroga del acuerdo de granos del Mar Negro. telesurtv.net "Como resultado de nuestras negociaciones, hemos conseguido una prórroga del acuerdo sobre el corredor de granos", informó el presidente turco.

teleSUR, JDO, SH (2023-03-19). Aumenta a 14 la cifra de fallecidos por sismo en Ecuador. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al último balance ofrecido por el Gobierno de Ecuador, se reportaron 12 fallecidos en El Oro y dos en Azuay.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-19). Estadounidenses rechazan guerras y medidas de presión de la Casa Blanca. telesurtv.net Masiva movilización en Washington contra el belicismo del Gobierno de EE.UU. y la OTAN. Recuerdan los 20 años de la invasión de EE.UU. a Iraq.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-19). Mexicanos conmemoran aniversario de la expropiación petrolera. telesurtv.net El presidente López Obrador dejó claro que México "es un país independiente y libre, no una colonia, no un protectorado de Estados Unidos.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-03-19). Unicef: 10 millones de niños en Sahel central necesitan ayuda. telesurtv.net La ONU advirtió que en los nueve primeros meses del año 2022, se confirmaron tres veces más muertes de niños en Burkina Faso, que en el mismo periodo de 2021.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-03-19). Decomisan mayor arsenal en la historia de Río de Janeiro. telesurtv.net El armamento era comercializado, de forma irregular, en dos tiendas ubicadas en la Baixada Fluminense.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-03-19). Haití movilizaría sus fuerzas armadas contra las pandillas. telesurtv.net Autoridades haitianas y funcionarios de la ONU presionan para que se despliegue una fuerza extranjera en el país.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-19). Actos violentos estremecen por quinto día nordeste de Brasil. telesurtv.net El Ministerio Público del estado asevera que los ataques son responsabilidad de líderes criminales privados de libertad.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-19). Prosiguen en Israel protestas contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes temen que el proyecto socave la democracia y la independencia de la justicia en Israel.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-19). Cifran en casi 50.000 los muertos por terremotos en Türkiye. t.co 1.9 millones de personas sobreviven en tiendas de campaña o casetas prefabricadas en las provincias turcas afectadas.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-03-19). Grupo de Puebla promueve evento en apoyo a Cristina Fernández. telesurtv.net El cónclave está destinado a denunciar la persecución judicial y política de la que está siendo víctima la exmandataria argentina.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Comisión pospone discusión sobre juicio a presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La aprobación del Consejo de la Administración Legislativa sería el primer filtro del procedimiento para enjuiciar políticamente al presidente ecuatoriano.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Movimiento indígena respalda juicio político contra presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net El líder de la Conaie anunció una movilización para exigir el enjuiciamiento político del mandatario Guillermo Lasso.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). EE.UU. avanza a semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. telesurtv.net EE.UU. jugará este domingo ante el equipo de Cuba para intentar llegar a la final del torneo.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Confirman el asesinato de cinco mujeres desaparecidas en México. telesurtv.net El fiscal del estado mexicano de Guanajuato dió a conocer de la detención de seis personas por la desaparición de seis mujeres.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Perú sigue en alerta por lluvias en varias zonas del país. telesurtv.net Al menos 409 distritos de la costa norte y sierra de Perú se encuentran en riesgo por crecidas de ríos y deslizamientos de tierras.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Ordenan evacuación de una playa por peligro de aluvión en Perú. telesurtv.net La Municipalidad de Punta Hermosa advirtió que el aluvión seria de gran magnitud por lo que podría generar grandes daños en la zona.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Ataque armado deja al menos nueve muertos en el río Congo. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 22 personas fueron rescatadas con vida del ataque armado.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Putin arriba a la ciudad de Mariupol en la región del Donbás. telesurtv.net El presidente Vladimir Putin visitó varias zonas de la ciudad portuaria de Mariupol y se entere de las labores de reconstrucción de la localidad.

Travis Ross, Black Agenda Report. (2023-03-19). Renewed Calls For International Solidarity From Haiti. popularresistance.org A coalition of trade unions in Haiti recently published the "Ouanaminthe Declaration." This followed a two-day gathering by members of The Confederation of Haitian Workers (La Confédération des travailleurs haàØtiens – CTH) and the Confederation of Public and Private Sector Workers (la Confédération des travailleurs et travailleuses des secteurs public et privé – CTSP). | The gathering was held in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. Located near the Dominican-Haitian border, on January 25 and 26, 2023. | The declaration was drafted a few days after the announcement of de facto PM Ariel Henry's "December 21 Accord" – the N…

Unicorn Riot (2023-03-19). #FeesMustFall — South Africa's Student Movement for Free Education. unicornriot.ninja

WSWS (2023-03-19). Kenyan government threatens crackdown against cost-of-living demonstration, as protests erupt across Africa. wsws.org Across Africa, mass protests are being held in South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Senegal, as well as Kenya.

WSWS (2023-03-19). Rough sleeping rises in UK amid tidal wave of homelessness. wsws.org The homeless charity Shelter described the private sector as like the wild west, with people gazumped and tenants evicted and replaced with higher paying tenants.

WSWS (2023-03-19). UK Royal Mail posties contact WSWS to describe brutal conditions and collusion of Communication Workers Union with management. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site received further correspondence over the weekend from postal workers around the country. They are speaking out against the crushing increase in workloads facilitated by the collusion of the Communication Workers Union with Royal Mail.

Zoya Teirstein (2023-03-19). The Questionable Economic Calculus Behind the Willow Project. truthout.org This story was originally published by Grist. You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here. President Joe Biden's decision to approve the massive Willow oil project earlier this week infuriated climate advocates and environmentalists while drawing praise from Alaska politicians and oil industry figures. As the Biden administration weighed the benefits and drawbacks of the project over the past… |

JANET (2023-03-19). International Working Women'S Day March 8 in pictures. iacenter.org By Kathy Durkin March 18, 2023 European socialists established this special day in 1910 to build solidarity among women workers around the world. They knew that in order to achieve real liberation for women workers and oppressed people that an anti-capitalist struggle must be waged, and that only socialism could ensure their rights would be upheld and expanded. During this International Women's History Month, Workers World sends solidarity to women workers, people of all genders and oppressed people around the world. Click to view slideshow. [* FULL CAPTION: Women in Manila, the Philippines fight for workers' rig…

JANET (2023-03-19). NYC — March 25: Women speak out for human needs, not war/25 de marzo: Mujeres hablan por las necesidades humanas, no por la guerra. iacenter.org

Prof. Bill Willers (2023-03-19). America's New "Angels of Death": Inject Humanity with a Gene-altering Death-dealing Technology. Medical Professionals Cannot Claim Ignorance. globalresearch.ca

≈Ωivadin Jovanoviƒá (2023-03-19). –û –°–ê–ù–ö–¶–ò–à–ê–ú–ê –ò –î–ò–à–ê–õ–û–ì–£. globalresearch.ca –°–≤–∏ —á–ª–∞–Ω—Ü–∏ –ì–ª–æ–±–∞–ª–Ω–æ–≥ –∏—Å—Ç—Ä–∞–∂–∏–≤–∞—ö–∞ –º–æ–≥—É —Å–µ —á–∏—Ç–∞—Ç–∏ –Ω–∞ 51 —ò–&micr…

Dr. Rudolf Hà§nsel (2023-03-19). Die gute Nachricht: Die Welt scheint sich trotz anhaltender Probleme langsam aber sicher zum Besseren zu verà§ndern. globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Folgen Sie …

Neil Clark (2023-03-19). The War on Yugoslavia 24 years Ago: Milosevic Exonerated by the ICTY, as the NATO War Machine Moves on. globalresearch.ca On the 24th of March 2023, the people of Serbia will be commemorating NATO's illegal and criminal invasion of Yugoslavia. | . | Twenty-four years ago in the early hours of March 24, 1999, NATO began the bombing of the Federal Socialist …

Junaid S. Ahmad (2023-03-19). Chaos in Pakistan: Imran Khan Takes on America and Its "Comprador Elites" globalresearch.ca

Glen Rangwala (2023-03-19). 20 Lies About the Iraq War. globalresearch.ca

Peter Koenig (2023-03-19). Credit Suisse: Down the Drain, or Converting Into a Bank for the People. globalresearch.ca

Asa Winstanley (2023-03-19). Martin Forde interview makes UK's fake media left squirm. electronicintifada.net Lawyer found racism in Labour was not treated seriously — apart from alleged anti-Semitism.

Staff (2023-03-19). On April 2nd, Let's Take Peace into Our Own Hands. davidswanson.org

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-19). Nineteenth anniversary of Kosovo Kristallnacht perpetrated on NATO's watch. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Tanjug News AgencyMarch 17, 2023 Today marks 19th anniversary of anti-Serb pogrom in Kosovo-Metohija Kosovo-Metohija Serbs were targeted by a pogrom 19 years ago, on March 17-19, 2004. It was the second large pogrom Serbs in the province suffered at the hands of ethnic Albanians after the end of the 1999 NATO aggression on Serbia, …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-19). Stoltenberg, von der Leyen inspect sea floor off Norway as part of war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMarch 17, 2023 Secretary General off the coast of Norway: NATO is stepping up protection of critical infrastructure NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited the Troll A offshore natural gas platform off the west coast of Norway on Friday (17 March 2023), together with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stà∏re, European Commission President Ursula von …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-19). NATO chieftain meets DM, FM of sixth NATO member to border Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMarch 20, 2023 NATO Secretary General meets the Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Defence of Finland On Monday, 20 March 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will receive Finland's Foreign Affairs Minister, Pekka Haavisto, and Defence Minister, Antti Kaikkonen, at NATO Headquarters. NATOMarch 17, 2023 Statement by Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Finland …

Michelle Begue (2023-03-19). Grounded fleet at Viva Air worsens Colombia air transport. america.cgtn.com Colombian low-cost airline Viva Air has shut down due to financial difficulties and delays in its merger with Avianca, leaving passengers stranded in airports across the country.

Joel Richards (2023-03-19). Argentine inflation skyrockets over 100%. america.cgtn.com Argentina is used to high inflation. But the latest figures show that prices rose by over 100% in the past 12 months. That's the highest inflation in more than three decades.

Xiaolu Sun (2023-03-19). Check out the coolest gadgets at SXSW 2023. america.cgtn.com Toni Waterman explored the latest innovative gadgets and technologies showcased at the SXSW 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Xiaolu Sun (2023-03-19). Cuba experiences extreme lack of rain. america.cgtn.com Cuba is experiencing extreme drought conditions affecting over 400,000 people with depleted water supplies and spreading wildfires.

Staff (2023-03-19). A pesar de la lluvia, cubanos siguen en plazas y parques el juego semifinal del Clásico Mundial (+ Videos). cubadebate.cu El juego semifinal entre Estados Unidos y Cuba en el Quinto Clásico Mundial de Béisbol ha generado amplia expectativa a lo largo de todo el país, por lo que se han habilitado pantallas gigantes en parques, estadios y otras instalaciones. El béisbol aviva las pasiones en Cuba, donde hace años se necesitaba seguir un equipo como el team Asere. Por eso, esta tarde aunque la lluvia se torne caprichos no falta el apoyo a los dirigidos por Armando Johnson.

Staff (2023-03-19). Equipo cubano UH Top clasifica para la Final Mundial del Concurso Internacional de Programación. cubadebate.cu El equipo cubano UH Top de la Facultad de Matemática y Computación de la Universidad de La Habana clasificó a la Final Mundial del Concurso Internacional de Programación (ICPC) al resolver 9 problemas y ocupar el primer lugar de la región del Caribe y 47 de 309 equipos latinoamericanos.

Staff (2023-03-19). López Obrador: Hagan lo que hagan no regresarán al poder los oligarcas. cubadebate.cu Al encabezar la conmemoración por el 85 aniversario de la expropiación petrolera, ante un Zócalo y sus inmediaciones a tope, el mandatario aseveró que con el apoyo de los ciudadanos y la conciencia colectiva que hoy tiene el pueblo de México, se podrá contrarrestar la guerra sucia, las campañas de calumnias y los intentos de manipulación de sus opositores.

Staff (2023-03-19). Turoperador alemán premia a dos hoteles cubanos gestionados por Iberostar. cubadebate.cu El prestigioso galardón se adjudicó a Iberostar Selection Varadero e Iberostar Tainos, ambos situados en la península de Hicacos, en el mayor destino vacacional de Cuba. Estos resorts familiares son preferidos por huéspedes de Alemania y otros países, gracias a su excelente posición en Varadero y la variedad de alojamientos.

Staff (2023-03-19). Cuba, elecciones, calculadores y cálculos. cubadebate.cu Están entusiasmados con la idea de que el pueblo cubano, al que bombardean con la seguidilla de un sistema socialista ineficaz, elitista e incapaz y de una revolución traicionada, se lance a una ´insurrección ª silenciosa de ausencia a las urnas, o de boletas anuladas o en blanco. Se les hace la boca agua con el despropósito de que acabe de ocurrir en Cuba, cuya irredencia y resistencia histórica los tiene hasta la coronilla, lo que es una regularidad en otros procesos electorales en el mundo: un voto de castigo.

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2023-03-19: News Headlines

Renfrey Clarke (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.

Ryan Cristián (2023-03-19). The Pirate Stream: Dialectical Dissidents — Episode 11. thelastamericanvagabond.com Join us on today's episode of The Pirate Stream — Dialectical Dissidents. Pirate Stream Media is a new platform of dedicated content creators focused on circumventing the tightly controlled, manipulated, and outright censored media space of today (both corporate and independent media) with a commitment to objectivity, integrity, and a stark awareness of the two

Charles Pierce (2023-03-19). Attack on Antiwar Activists Exemplifies Russophobia Among "Leftist" Apologists for Western Imperialism and a Fascist-Loving Regime. covertactionmagazine.com CounterPunch podcaster Eric Draitser has published a hit piece attacking veteran anti-war activists Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies in the form of a review of their new book, War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless War. His review, published on January 27 by an obscure avowedly socialist online magazine named Tempest, and …

Staff (2023-03-19). Tekashi 6ix9ine protagonizó pelea en el Clásico Mundial Béisbol y policías lo sacaron ebrio del estadio (+ Video y Tuit). cubadebate.cu Tekashi 6ix9ine protagoniza pelea con aficionados de Puerto Rico en partido de beisbol. Mediante redes sociales el rapero fue criticado por su comportamiento en las tribunas. En las que de acuerdo con testigos se burló de los fanáticos boricuas y generó problemas por 'malacopa', mientras sostenía la bandera de México. En un vídeo compartido en redes sociales y que rápidamente se hizo viral se puede ver al famoso artistas ser retirado del inmueble por la seguridad del campeonato, lo que desató muchos comentarios negativos.

Staff (2023-03-19). ETECSA informa sobre marcha del mantenimiento en sus redes. cubadebate.cu Las acciones ejecutadas hasta el momento se han cumplido según el cronograma previsto. La próxima acción de alta importancia se realizará en la madrugada del 20 de marzo (00: 00-06: 00), en esta oportunidad se trabajará en equipos de la red que soportan los servicios móviles a través del APN nauta.

Staff (2023-03-19). Lasso declara en estado de emergencia a la provincia de Azuay tras terremoto. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de Ecuador declaró este domingo el estado de emergencia a la provincia de Azuay, tras las consecuencias del sismo de 6.5 grados en la escala de Richter que provocó 13 deslizamientos en ese territorio. El presidente Guillermo Lasso indicó que es una prioridad intervenir de manera inmediata las principales vías que conectan con esta zona del país andino.




Staff (2023-03-19). The Financial Times: El suizo UBS pagará 2 mil millones por la compra de su rival Credit Suisse. cubadebate.cu El acuerdo se podría firmar este mismo domingo por la noche, antes de que abran los mercados asiáticos. Ni UBS ni Credit Suisse ni las autoridades suizas han confirmado esta información por el momento. El principal banco suizo habría presentado una oferta inicial de 1.000 millones de dólares que habría sido rechazada por considerarla demasiado baja.

Staff (2023-03-19). Tras un histórico reinicio de relaciones, rey saudita invita a Riad al presidente iraní. cubadebate.cu El rey de Arabia Saudita, Salmán bin Abdulaziz al Saud, ha invitado al presidente de la República Islámica de Irán, Ebrahim Raisi, a realizar una visita de Estado a Riad, comunicó el subjefe de gabinete de la presidencia iraní para asuntos políticos, Mohammad Jamshidi.

Staff (2023-03-19). Bashar Al-Assad inicia su segunda visita a Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos desde 2011. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Siria, Bashar Al-Assad, inició este domingo una visita oficial a Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos (EAU), durante la cual sostendrá conversaciones con las máximas autoridades de esta nación del Golfo Arábigo. Se trata de la segunda visita de su tipo del mandatario sirio a EAU desde el estallido de la guerra en 2011.

Staff (2023-03-19). Unión Eléctrica no prevé afectaciones al servicio este domingo 19 de marzo. cubadebate.cu Para el horario pico se estima una disponibilidad de 2800 MW y una demanda máxima de 2450 MW, para una reserva de 350 MW. Se prevé el completamiento y la entrada de varias unidades que aportarán más capacidad al sistema. De mantenerse las condiciones previstas, no se pronostica afectaciones al servicio eléctrico en este horario.

Staff (2023-03-19). øCómo el sistema ruso de pagos Mir implementado en Cuba "escapa" a sanciones y bloqueos? cubadebate.cu El sistema de pagos ruso comenzó a implementarse en cajeros de La Habana el 13 de marzo. Expertos consideran que la iniciativa favorecerá las transacciones de turistas o empresarios de Rusia en la isla, sorteará las implicaciones de bloqueos y sanciones, y consolidará sus vínculos comerciales en sectores como la energía.

Staff (2023-03-19). Tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 19 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 domingo 19 de marzo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.




Staff (2023-03-19). La golosina del Clásico Mundial: Cuba-Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Hasta bien entrada la noche de este sábado no conocimos el adversario de nuestra selección, salido del encuentro de cuartos de final entre Venezuela y los norteños, quienes decidieron en el octavo capítulo por un Grand Slam de Trea Turner, que puso el marcador 9-7 sin poderlo remontar los morochos. Esa es la magia de la pelota. Que nadie está seguro de la victoria hasta el último swing o lanzamiento. Los venezolanos jugaron quizás el mejor Clásico desde el 2006.

Fight Back (2023-03-19). UTLA and SEIU Local 99 hold mass rally and call for 3-day strike. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA — On March 15, the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) and SEIU Local 99, which represents cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, teacher assistants and other education workers, held a massive rally at Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles. The action culminated with the announcement that UTLA and SEIU Local 99 would go on a joint three-day strike, the first in the two unions' history, from March 21-23. | Enthusiastic delegations of union members arrived from all over the LA area carrying their schools' banners or posters. Members of Centro CSO, a longtime ally of UTLA, joined the mass r…

_____ (2023-03-19). US Terrorist Attack on Nord Stream Pipelines and Tectonic Weapons in Turkey. journal-neo.org

Allan Fisher (2023-03-19). Saturday 3/18: Protest nonstop war and militarism – demand negotiations! indybay.org Town Clock (Water Street) Santa Cruz…

Angela (2023-03-19). Saturday 3/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-03-19). Taiwan Separatists Lose Key Ally, Honduras Recognizes China. popularresistance.org The government of Honduras has announced that it is breaking formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognizing the People's Republic of China. | Honduras' leftist President Xiomara Castro had pledged during her 2021 campaign that, if she won the election, she would recognize China. This March, she fulfilled that promise. | This means that just 12 United Nations member states have formal diplomatic relations with the so-called "Republic of China" on the island of Taiwan. | The other 99.51% of the global population live in countries that formally recognize that there is only one China, and that Taiwan is a pr…




Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-19). Spent Matters: The AUKUS Nuclear Waste Problem. dissidentvoice.org When Australia — vassal be thy name — assumed responsibilities for not only throwing money at both US and British shipbuilders, lending up territory and naval facilities for war like a gambling drunk, and essentially asking its officials to commit seppuku for the Imperium, another task was given. While the ditzy and dunderheaded wonders in …

Brenda Norrell (2023-03-19). 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."

Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-19). 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.

Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-19). 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.

Chris Hedges, The Real News Network. (2023-03-19). Chris Hedges Report: Did The US Navy Destroy The Nord Stream Pipelines? popularresistance.org On Sept. 26, 2022, a series of explosions rocked the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Denmark. Danish and Swedish authorities quickly determined that the damage done to the pipelines was not caused by earthquakes or other seismic activity, but by "blasts." The pipelines were a crucial part of Europe's energy infrastructure, delivering billions of cubic meters of gas from Russia. Over 500,000 tons of methane, a greenhouse gas 80x more damaging for the climate than carbon dioxide, were released from the explosions in the largest ever recorded single methane leak in human history.

Chuck Tripp (2023-03-19). 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.




Craig Baldwin (2023-03-19). Saturday 3/25: MAR. 25: "WHO CARES ANYWAY": BOOK LAUNCH AND TOILING MIDGETS PERFORMANCE. indybay.org ATA Gallery is located on the corner of Valencia and 21st streets in San Francisco's Mission district … 992 Valencia St.

Craig Baldwin (2023-03-19). 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.

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, Ecowatch. (2023-03-19). Global Freshwater Demand Will Exceed Supply 40% By 2030, Experts Warn. popularresistance.org Today, the planet is facing an unprecedented water crisis, with global freshwater demand predicted to exceed supply by 40 percent by 2030, President of the 77th United Nations General Assembly Csaba K≈ërà∂si said at a press conference on the upcoming UN Water Conference, as Down to Earth reported. | "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," Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Johan Rockstrom, who is co-ch…

Declartion for American Democracy (2023-03-19). Tuesday 3/28: American Democracy: A Way Forward for Voting Freedom. indybay.org Online event…

Dr. C. Stephen Frost (2023-03-19). Iraq War Based on Fake Intelligence: "Sexed up" Report on the Death of Weapons Inspector Dr. David Kelly: Lord Hutton Findings challenged by Medical Doctors. globalresearch.ca It was not only the intelligence which had been "sexed up", the Hutton Report, which assumed suicide without proof, had "sexed up" its findings to implement a coverup.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). AUKUS partnership aims to create a NATO replica in Asia-Pacific region: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The U.S., the UK and Australia are putting up an Anglo-Saxon clique and creating the so-called AUKUS trilateral security partnership to advance nuclear submarine cooperation and other cutting-edge military technology cooperation, which is typical Cold War mentality and a move that opens a Pandora's box, which will seriously impact regional and global peace and security, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday.




ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Comicomment: 'Democracy Summit' masks hegemony under the guise of democracy. ecns.cn The United States itself has a notorious reputation in the field of democracy and is not qualified to act as a "lecturer" on human rights. The so-called "Democracy Summit"is using "democracy" as a cover to maintain hegemony, where the preservation of hegemony is the true goal and the promotion of democracy is false.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Insights | Swaran Singh: Chinese modernization unique and has global significance. ecns.cn China's modernization has become a popular topic in recent years., Dduring an exclusive interview with China News Network, Professor Swaran Singh, who teaches International Relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi) and currently a visiting professor with University of British Columbia (Vancouver), gave his ideas on this topic, as well as topics on the global economy and China's roles in global governance.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Chinese FM meets Pakistani foreign secretary on bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Friday met with Pakistani Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan in Beijing, saying that China will advance and deepen friendly cooperation with Pakistan.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). HKSAR, Macao SAR chief executives support formation of Hong Kong and Macao work office of CPC Central Committee. ecns.cn Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee and Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Ho Iat Seng on Thursday expressed firm support for the formation of the Hong Kong and Macao work office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). China's ministry releases top 10 scientific advances. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Science and Technology Friday released the top 10 domestic scientific advances of 2022.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). 400,000 gallons of radioactive water leaked from U.S. nuclear power plant. ecns.cn About 400,000 gallons of radioactive water has leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello, the midwestern U.S.The MPCA said in a news release that the leak has been stopped and has not reached the Mississippi River or contaminated drinking water sources.




ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Chinese researchers develop biodegradable, recyclable glass to promote sustainable economy. ecns.cn A group of Chinese material scientists created a biodegradable and recyclable form of glass with a minimal environmental footprint, which may contribute to the sustainable economy if commercialized in the future.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). China-built high-speed railway in Serbia off to roaring start. ecns.cn A total of 2.93 million passenger trips were made along the China-built high-speed railway in Serbia during the first year of its operation, according to China Railway International.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). He Jie renews Chinese men's marathon national record. ecns.cn China's He Jie improved the Chinese men's marathon national record by 46 seconds at the 2023 Wuxi Marathon on Sunday.The 24-year-old clocked two hours, seven minutes and 30 seconds to finish second in the men's race, cutting more than three minutes off his personal best and lagging 11 seconds behind winner Enock Onchari of Kenya.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Winners of China's top industry awards unveiled. ecns.cn The seventh China Grand Awards for Industry were announced on Sunday, with 19 Chinese enterprises and 19 projects named as winners.Li Yizhong, chairman of the federation, said that these enterprises and projects are expected to help drive the formation of an innovative industrial system in the country.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). (W.E. Talk ∑ In-depth) Pang Jun: How Does China's Road to Carbon Emission Reduction Avoid the "Climate Change Trap"?>. ecns.cn Is climate change a trap for western countries to restrict developing countries? Under the current technological level, carbon emission reduction surely hurts economic growth. In recent years, the United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement with the excuse of "severe finance and economic burdens".

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). China's finance ministry imposes penalty on China Huarong, Deloitte. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance has imposed an administrative penalty on China Huarong Asset Management Co., Ltd. (China Huarong) and its auditor Deloitte for severe distortion of accounting information and serious auditing defects, respectively.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Chinese researchers develop biodegradable, recyclable glass to promote sustainable economy. ecns.cn A group of Chinese material scientists created a biodegradable and recyclable form of glass with a minimal environmental footprint, which may contribute to the sustainable economy if commercialized in the future.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). China-built high-speed railway in Serbia off to roaring start. ecns.cn A total of 2.93 million passenger trips were made along the China-built high-speed railway in Serbia during the first year of its operation, according to China Railway International.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). He Jie renews Chinese men's marathon national record. ecns.cn China's He Jie improved the Chinese men's marathon national record by 46 seconds at the 2023 Wuxi Marathon on Sunday.The 24-year-old clocked two hours, seven minutes and 30 seconds to finish second in the men's race, cutting more than three minutes off his personal best and lagging 11 seconds behind winner Enock Onchari of Kenya.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Winners of China's top industry awards unveiled. ecns.cn The seventh China Grand Awards for Industry were announced on Sunday, with 19 Chinese enterprises and 19 projects named as winners.Li Yizhong, chairman of the federation, said that these enterprises and projects are expected to help drive the formation of an innovative industrial system in the country.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). (W.E. Talk ∑ In-depth) Pang Jun: How Does China's Road to Carbon Emission Reduction Avoid the "Climate Change Trap"?>. ecns.cn Is climate change a trap for western countries to restrict developing countries? Under the current technological level, carbon emission reduction surely hurts economic growth. In recent years, the United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement with the excuse of "severe finance and economic burdens".

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). China's finance ministry imposes penalty on China Huarong, Deloitte. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance has imposed an administrative penalty on China Huarong Asset Management Co., Ltd. (China Huarong) and its auditor Deloitte for severe distortion of accounting information and serious auditing defects, respectively.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). DPRK warns against U.S.-South Korea war drills with missile launch. ecns.cn The strategic forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has conducted an intercontinental ballistic missile launch drill as a gesture of warning against the ongoing U.S.-South Korea war drills, said a state media report Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Chinese FM spokesperson addresses questions including on Brazilian president's upcoming visit. ecns.cn The following is the full text of Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's regular press conference on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). China releases amended charter of political advisory body. ecns.cn The amendment to the charter of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the amended charter were released Saturday via Xinhua News Agency.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Trump suggests he will be arrested next week. ecns.cn Former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Saturday that he will be arrested next week.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). China to launch Einstein Probe to observe changing universe. ecns.cn China plans to launch a new X-ray astronomical satellite, Einstein Probe (EP), at the end of this year, said Yuan Weimin, principal investigator of the satellite project.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Two new plant species discovered in SW China. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered two new plant species in a giant panda habitat in southwest China's Sichuan Province, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). 14 killed in 6.5-magnitude earthquake in Ecuador. ecns.cn The death toll from the 6.5-magnitude earthquake that hit the Ecuadorian province of Guayas has risen to 14, Ecuadorian authorities said Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Beijing greenlights operation of unmanned self-driving vehicles. ecns.cn Beijing greenlighted the commercial operation of autonomous driving service without in-car safety supervisors for the first time on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Representatives from China's Xinjiang, HKSAR share own region's stories of human rights devt at UN Human Rights Council. ecns.cn Representatives from China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) appeared at the ongoing 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council to share their own stories and human rights situation to debunk disinformation.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). First individual infected by two Omicron subvariants reported on Chinese mainland. ecns.cn China reported its first domestic COVID-19 case of an individual co-infected by two Omicron subvariants in the country's Southwest Chongqing Municipality, stressing the increasing importance of monitoring COVID-19 variants amid the rising risk of various variants co-circulation.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Cradle of Civilization: Mount Emei. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Stranded Panamanian cargo ship rescued in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Panamanian cargo ship that broke down while sailing across the South China Sea has been towed to an area off the coast of South China's Guangdong Province, according to the Ministry of Transport.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Beijing subway pilots AI inspection robot. ecns.cn The Beijing MTR Corporation has introduced an intelligent inspection robot for train maintainence. Compared with traditional inspection, the efficiency of the robot is expected to increase by over 30 percent.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Cross-sea subway starts operation in NE China's Liaoning. ecns.cn Dalian Metro Line 5, the first cross-sea subway line in northeast China's Liaoning province, opened to traffic on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Car boot sale boosts night economy in NE China. ecns.cn Hundreds of people and cars decorated with colorful lights and eye-catching shop signs swarmed a local car boot sale bazaar in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-19). Chengdu to resume flight to Tashkent. ecns.cn Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, will resume direct flights to Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan on March 27. By then, the flight time from Chengdu to Tashkent will be shortened to less than 6 hours. Cultural exchanges and trade cooperation between Uzbekistan and Sichuan will be more convenient.

Evan Greer, Fairness, Accuracy in Reporting. (2023-03-19). Action Alert: Trump Rules Remain At FCC As Democrats Cave To Big Cable. popularresistance.org Remember Ajit Pai, the former Verizon lawyer Trump put in charge of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)? When he gutted net neutrality rules and kneecapped the agency's ability to regulate telecom monopolies, voters from across the political spectrum were outraged. The internet erupted in protest. | Millions of people from across the political spectrum called their elected officials and submitted comments to the FCC, and thousands took to the streets. It was a rare moment of genuinely popular public revolt that defied partisan DC logic. If there's one thing everyone can agree on, it's that we don't want o…

Florida Phoenix (2023-03-19). Appellate Ruling means, Despite DeSantis, Florida Professors are free to Teach about Race, Sexism, as they see Fit. juancole.com By Michael Moline | — ( Florida Phoenix) — College professors can continue to teach hard lessons about race and sexism notwithstanding Gov. Ron DeSantis' "Stop Woke" act, his attempt to dictate how educators handle these topics. In a terse order issued Thursday, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh …

Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry (2023-03-19). Food Not Bombs Will Not Be Silenced. indybay.org

Gardens of Golden Gate Park (2023-03-19). Saturday 5/20: Gala for the Gardens. indybay.org San Francisco Botanical Garden | 1199 9th Ave | San Francisco, CA 94122…

Institute for the Critical Study of Society (2023-03-19). Sunday 3/19: War in Ukraine: One Year On: The Root Causes of Conflict. indybay.org Zoom meeting ID: 811 3335 0622 | Passcode: ICSS2717rs | us02web.zoom.us/j/81133350622?pwd=dUUyUWppbWt6djVTaElISUhocXpSUT09

Jamie Gorman, Waging Nonviolence. (2023-03-19). How To Beat The 'Fracking Frenzy'. popularresistance.org The reality of the climate crisis makes it clear that we must leave the "oil in the soil" and the "gas under the grass," as the Oilwatch International slogan goes. The fossil fuel industry knew this before anyone else. Yet the industry continues to seek new extractive frontiers on all continents in what has been labeled a "fracking frenzy" by campaigners. | In Australia, unconventional fossil gas exploration has been on the rise over the last two decades. Coal seam gas wells have been in production since 2013, while community resistance has so far prevented the threat of shale gas fracking.

Jeremy Earp (2023-03-19). Who's in Control of How We Remember the Iraq War? indybay.org Orwell and newspeak vs. history and democracy…

Juan Cole (2023-03-19). 20 Years Ago Today, the Bush Administration Launched the Iraq War: Juan Cole: "I Have a Bad Feeling About This" juancole.com To mark the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War, here are some brief blog entries Juan Cole made in the run-up to the war expressing caution and pessimism about the triumphalist rhetoric issuing from the White House and my US news organizations. Juan Cole 01/28/2003 (Remarks delivered in late 2002). The Journal of the International …

Julia Wallace, Left Voice. (2023-03-19). Teachers And Education Workers Set To Strike! popularresistance.org Los Angeles, California – On Wednesday March 15, tens of thousands of teachers and education workers rallied at the steps of Los Angeles City Hall. The joint rally of K-12 teachers (UTLA) and education support staff (SEIU 99) was organized to announce plans for both unions to go on strike, with SEIU 99 taking the lead in the fight for better wages, improved staff to student ratios, and an end to harassment by administrators. The mood was lively, with a mariachi band made up of teachers playing for the crowd, teachers and support staff dancing to the music, and pockets of teachers and education workers striking up…

Karl Kramer (2023-03-19). 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)…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-03-19). 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.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-03-19). 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…

Labor Video Project (2023-03-19). Solidarity With East Palestine/Hunters Point & Nationalize The Railroads: Action in SF. indybay.org

Luis Feliz Leon, Jane Slaughter, Labor Notes. (2023-03-19). It's A New Day In The United Auto Workers. popularresistance.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. | As of Thursday night, Fain had a 505-vote edge, 69,386 to 68,881, over incumbent Ray Curry of the Administration Caucus. Curry was appointed by the union's executive board in 2021. There are around 600 unresolved challenged ballots. (This story will be updated with the final vote tally when we have it.) | "By now, the writing is on the wall: change is coming to the UAW," said Fain. "You, the members, have alr…

Martin Edwin Andersen (2023-03-19). 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.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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, …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). '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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-19). 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…

Oakland Privacy (2023-03-19). Wednesday 4/12: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.

Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post. (2023-03-19). China's Great Leap In The Middle East. popularresistance.org History's wheel turned last Friday, when Iranian and Saudi Arabian officials agreed in Beijing to re-establish their bilateral diplomatic relations, which Riyadh severed seven years ago. Reflecting on this momentous development over the weekend, I'll put it up there with the American defeat in Vietnam, April 1975, for its magnitude. The world we live in this week is not the same as the world we lived in last week. | With the stroke of a pen—three pens, actually—China, the Islamic Republic, and the Saudi kingdom have altered the fundamental dynamic of global politics. The two Middle Eastern powers have…

Pink Knight Press (2023-03-19). Protest: Charlie Kirk at UC Davis. indybay.org On March 14, U.C. Davis hosted Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk to around 300 attendees and a fierce student-led resistance of the same number.

Ramzy Baroud, Mintpress News. (2023-03-19). Israel Protests Should Not Be Confused With Palestinian Struggle For Equality. popularresistance.org As hundreds of thousands throughout Israel joined anti-government protests, questions began to arise regarding how this movement would affect, or possibly merge, into the broader struggle against the Israeli military occupation and apartheid in Palestine. | Pro-Palestine media outlets shared, with obvious excitement, news about statements made by Hollywood celebrities, like Mark Ruffalo, about the need to "sanction the new hard rightwing government of (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu." | Netanyahu, who sits at the heart of the current controversy and mass protests, struggled to find a single pilot for…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-03-19). Colombia_Río Sogamoso de Santander: °Aguas para la vida…! indybay.org

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-19). Strategic Partnership: British foreign secretary follows Blinken to Kazakhstan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Astana TimesMarch 18, 2023 UK Foreign Secretary Visits Kazakhstan, Meets President Tokayev Also see: State Department's next Ukraine? Blinken in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is the United Kingdom's primary trading partner in Central Asia, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the UK James Cleverly said during his meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in …

San José May Day Coalition (2023-03-19). Saturday 3/25: May Day 2023 Community Screen Printing Event. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…

Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs (2023-03-19). Monday 3/20: Defend Food Not Bombs Right to Share Food & Protest. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz…

Senior, Disability Action (2023-03-19). 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…

Staff (2023-03-19). Tarek William sobre Cuba: "Uno aquí siente la energía poderosa de una Revolución, de un pueblo que tiene una historia mundial" cubadebate.cu "Para mí es muy grato, es un gran honor que el Presidente, el Jefe del Estado cubano nos haya recibido y hayamos podido intercambiar sobre todos los temas que están en la mesa, diría yo", afirmó en entrevista con la prensa Tarek William Saab, actual Fiscal General de Venezuela, cuyo rostro resulta familiar a los cubanos desde hace mucho tiempo.

Staff (2023-03-19). El desafío de mantener la luz en Cuba (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Al limpiar los condensadores, tenemos que abrir una tapa enorme y meternos ahí dentro con una peste horrible a pescado podrido y escaramujo. Y además, con un calor insoportable de 40 grados o más. La gente entra y sale cada diez minutos para aguantar y se turna con los demás compañeros. Y todo eso, mojados con agua salada y vapor condensado. Eso no se paga con nada.

Staff (2023-03-19). Estados Unidos vence a Venezuela y avanza a semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2023. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos se impuso a Venezuela por 9 carreras a 7 en un partido de cuartos de final del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2023. Con este triunfo, Estados Unidos clasificó a las semifinales del torneo y se enfrentará a Cuba, que avanzó como primero del grupo A y derrotó en cuartos a Australia por 4-3.

Staff (2023-03-19). La imagen del día: A seguir luchando y soñando con la victoria. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, compartió en su cuenta de la red social Twitter un mensaje de apoyo al equipo cubano en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol que desde el edificio de la Cancillería puede leerse esta noche gracias a la técnica del video mapping. A seguir luchando y soñando con la victoria, escibió Rodríguez Parrilla.

Staff (2023-03-19). Mipyme Marca Billy: Avalancha de gorras con la etiqueta #TeamAsere (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Alexei Batte Medina es dueño de la mipyme Marca Billy, dedicada a la confección de gorras y camisas personalizadas. A raíz del éxito del equipo Cuba en el Clásico Mundial, se decidió a comenzar a elaborar productos con la etiqueta #TeamAsere, pero nunca imaginó que fuera tanta la demanda y la popularidad. El periodista Luis de Jesús conversó con él.

Staff (2023-03-19). Para apuntar: øCuáles son los países que reconocen a la Corte Penal Internacional y cuáles no? cubadebate.cu La Corte Penal Internacional (CPI) es una organización con sede en La Haya (Países Bajos), cuya misión declarada es juzgar por crímenes de lesa humanidad. No obstante, a diferencia de la Corte Internacional de Justicia (CIJ), el órgano judicial de la ONU, la CPI no cuenta con reconocimiento internacional, como tampoco de China, Rusia ni EEUU.

Staff (2023-03-19). Para apuntar: Detalles del equipo de Cuba en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2023. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos clasificó a las semifinales del torneo y se enfrentará a Cuba, que avanzó como primero del grupo A y derrotó en cuartos a Australia por 4-3. El duelo se realizará mañana domingo en Miami. El ganador disputará la final contra el vencedor del choque entre Japón y México. Conozca algunos detalles técnicos sobre el equipo cubano.

Staff (2023-03-19). Presidente de Serbia advierte que orden de tribunal penal internacional contra Putin complica negociaciones con Kosovo. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, ha advertido que la orden de arresto emitida por el Tribunal Penal Internacional contra el presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, iba a dificultar las conversaciones de alto nivel previstas para este sábado en Ohrid para normalizar las relaciones con Kosovo. La posición de Serbia en Ohrid será más difícil, dijo.

Staff (2023-03-19). Voleibol de playa: Noslen Díaz y Jorge Luis Alayo terminan novenos en el Beach Pro Tour Challenge de La Paz. cubadebate.cu La mejor pareja cubana de voleibol de playa del momento, Noslen Díaz y Jorge Luis Alayo, cedieron en la ronda de octavos de final del Beach Pro Tour Challenge que acoge la ciudad mexicana de La Paz y terminaron en el noveno puesto del torneo. Esa actuación representa el mejor rendimiento de los antillanos en torneos de primer nivel internacional.

Staff (2023-03-19). Colombia, Cuba y México avanzan en iniciativa de la Agencia de Medicamentos de Latinoamérica y el Caribe. cubadebate.cu Colombia, Cuba y México avanzan en iniciativa de la Agencia de Medicamentos de Latinoamérica y el Caribe., un proyecto anunciado en enero de 2023, durante la VII Cumbre de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) y será un modelo regional para mostrar la eficacia en el desempeño de las funciones reguladoras.

Staff (2023-03-19). World BEYOND War: What the United Nations Should Be. davidswanson.org

Steve Melendez (2023-03-19). American Indian Genocide Museum at Austin Expo. indybay.org We are here today at the SXSW Conference and Expo here in Austin, Texas telling our story because we know if we don't, no one else will. We are here today to bring awareness that past injustices are still being experienced today. We are here today to bring awareness that the racism of the past is still the cornerstone of American laws. Gone perhaps are the scalp bounties paid for Indian men, women, and children but, on the other hand, not one treaty has ever been honored.

teleSUR, jaa, JCM (2023-03-19). China lanza nuevo satélite de observación de la Tierra. telesurtv.net El envío del satélite denominado Gaofen-13 02 fue realizado desde el Centro de Lanzamientos de Xinchang, sito en la provincia de Sichuan.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Reportan masacre en club nocturno en el norte de Quito, Ecuador. telesurtv.net El Ministerio del Interior y la Policía Nacional hasta las 11H00 horas no habían dado información oficial sobre el suceso.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). México jugará semifinales en Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. telesurtv.net La novena mexicana remontó un marcador adverso cuando los boricuas metieron cuatro carreras en la primera entrada.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Franceses protestan contra reforma de pensiones tras su aprobación. telesurtv.net Manifestantes contra la reforma de pensiones lanzan papel higiénico a una prefectura en Francia.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Nigeria inicia recuento de votos de elecciones regionales. telesurtv.net Más de 93 millones de votantes registrados estuvieron llamados a depositar su sufragio en los más de 170.000 colegios electorales.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Sismo de magnitud 7.0 sacude norte de Perú y el sur de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Al momento no se reportan daños personales, pero en Tumbes, situada al extremo noroeste del país, ya se reportaron los primeras consecuencias materiales.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Putin realiza visita a Crimea, territorio reunificado con Rusia. telesurtv.net El mandatario ruso ha estado en la Escuela de Arte y en el centro infantil Korsun en Quersoneso, en las afueras del puerto de Sebastopol-…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Serbia y Kosovo avanzan sobre normalizar sus relaciones. telesurtv.net La Unión Europea, mediante el Alto Representantes de la Política Exterior del bloque, Josep Borrell, hace trabajados de mediación entre las partes…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Türkiye y Egipto elevarán relaciones diplomáticas al más alto nivel. twitter.com Cavusoglu es el primer ministro de Relaciones Exteriores en visitar Egipto desde Türkiye después de 11 años.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-19). Türkiye anuncia la prórroga del acuerdo de granos del Mar Negro. telesurtv.net "Como resultado de nuestras negociaciones, hemos conseguido una prórroga del acuerdo sobre el corredor de granos", informó el presidente turco.

teleSUR, JDO, SH (2023-03-19). Aumenta a 14 la cifra de fallecidos por sismo en Ecuador. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al último balance ofrecido por el Gobierno de Ecuador, se reportaron 12 fallecidos en El Oro y dos en Azuay.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-19). Estadounidenses rechazan guerras y medidas de presión de la Casa Blanca. telesurtv.net Masiva movilización en Washington contra el belicismo del Gobierno de EE.UU. y la OTAN. Recuerdan los 20 años de la invasión de EE.UU. a Iraq.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-19). Mexicanos conmemoran aniversario de la expropiación petrolera. telesurtv.net El presidente López Obrador dejó claro que México "es un país independiente y libre, no una colonia, no un protectorado de Estados Unidos.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-19). Operaciones de bandera falsa que EE.UU. promovió para atacar Libia. telesurtv.net La invasión militar de EE.UU. y sus aliados llevaron al derrocamiento del Gobierno de Gadafi y a su posterior asesinato en octubre de ese mismo año.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-03-19). Unicef: 10 millones de niños en Sahel central necesitan ayuda. telesurtv.net La ONU advirtió que en los nueve primeros meses del año 2022, se confirmaron tres veces más muertes de niños en Burkina Faso, que en el mismo periodo de 2021.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-03-19). Decomisan mayor arsenal en la historia de Río de Janeiro. telesurtv.net El armamento era comercializado, de forma irregular, en dos tiendas ubicadas en la Baixada Fluminense.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-03-19). Haití movilizaría sus fuerzas armadas contra las pandillas. telesurtv.net Autoridades haitianas y funcionarios de la ONU presionan para que se despliegue una fuerza extranjera en el país.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-19). Actos violentos estremecen por quinto día nordeste de Brasil. telesurtv.net El Ministerio Público del estado asevera que los ataques son responsabilidad de líderes criminales privados de libertad.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-19). Prosiguen en Israel protestas contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes temen que el proyecto socave la democracia y la independencia de la justicia en Israel.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-19). Cifran en casi 50.000 los muertos por terremotos en Türkiye. t.co 1.9 millones de personas sobreviven en tiendas de campaña o casetas prefabricadas en las provincias turcas afectadas.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-03-19). Corea del Norte lanza un misil balístico hacia el mar de Japón. telesurtv.net El lanzamiento se efectuó desde el área de Tongchang-ri, en la costa oeste de Corea del Norte, un sitio clave de lanzamiento de cohetes de largo alcance.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-03-19). Grupo de Puebla promueve evento en apoyo a Cristina Fernández. telesurtv.net El cónclave está destinado a denunciar la persecución judicial y política de la que está siendo víctima la exmandataria argentina.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-19). Ascienden a 438 los muertos por ciclón Freddy en Malaui. telesurtv.net El número de heridos se ubicó en 918, mientras que 282 personas se encuentran desaparecidas a causa del meteoro en el país africano.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-19). Millones de haitianos padecen inseguridad alimentaria. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades nacionales, "los hogares están sumidos en un déficit alimentario extremo, a pesar de recurrir a estrategias de supervivencia".

teleSUR, rzr (2023-03-19). Gobierno de Bolivia trabaja para controlar brote de dengue. telesurtv.net El ministro de Salud de Bolivia subrayó que el número de casos de dengue disminuyó en las últimas semanas gracias a las acciones realizadas por el Gobierno boliviano.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Accidente de transito deja al menos 17 muertos en Bangladesh. telesurtv.net La Policía local indicó que 14 personas fallecieron en el sitió del accidente del bus.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Comisión pospone discusión sobre juicio a presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La aprobación del Consejo de la Administración Legislativa sería el primer filtro del procedimiento para enjuiciar políticamente al presidente ecuatoriano.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Movimiento indígena respalda juicio político contra presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net El líder de la Conaie anunció una movilización para exigir el enjuiciamiento político del mandatario Guillermo Lasso.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). EE.UU. avanza a semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. telesurtv.net EE.UU. jugará este domingo ante el equipo de Cuba para intentar llegar a la final del torneo.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Confirman el asesinato de cinco mujeres desaparecidas en México. telesurtv.net El fiscal del estado mexicano de Guanajuato dió a conocer de la detención de seis personas por la desaparición de seis mujeres.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Perú sigue en alerta por lluvias en varias zonas del país. telesurtv.net Al menos 409 distritos de la costa norte y sierra de Perú se encuentran en riesgo por crecidas de ríos y deslizamientos de tierras.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Ordenan evacuación de una playa por peligro de aluvión en Perú. telesurtv.net La Municipalidad de Punta Hermosa advirtió que el aluvión seria de gran magnitud por lo que podría generar grandes daños en la zona.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Ataque armado deja al menos nueve muertos en el río Congo. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 22 personas fueron rescatadas con vida del ataque armado.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-19). Putin arriba a la ciudad de Mariupol en la región del Donbás. telesurtv.net El presidente Vladimir Putin visitó varias zonas de la ciudad portuaria de Mariupol y se entere de las labores de reconstrucción de la localidad.

Travis Ross, Black Agenda Report. (2023-03-19). Renewed Calls For International Solidarity From Haiti. popularresistance.org A coalition of trade unions in Haiti recently published the "Ouanaminthe Declaration." This followed a two-day gathering by members of The Confederation of Haitian Workers (La Confédération des travailleurs haàØtiens – CTH) and the Confederation of Public and Private Sector Workers (la Confédération des travailleurs et travailleuses des secteurs public et privé – CTSP). | The gathering was held in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. Located near the Dominican-Haitian border, on January 25 and 26, 2023. | The declaration was drafted a few days after the announcement of de facto PM Ariel Henry's "December 21 Accord" – the N…

JANET (2023-03-19). International Working Women'S Day March 8 in pictures. iacenter.org By Kathy Durkin March 18, 2023 European socialists established this special day in 1910 to build solidarity among women workers around the world. They knew that in order to achieve real liberation for women workers and oppressed people that an anti-capitalist struggle must be waged, and that only socialism could ensure their rights would be upheld and expanded. During this International Women's History Month, Workers World sends solidarity to women workers, people of all genders and oppressed people around the world. Click to view slideshow. [* FULL CAPTION: Women in Manila, the Philippines fight for workers' rig…

JANET (2023-03-19). NYC — March 25: Women speak out for human needs, not war/25 de marzo: Mujeres hablan por las necesidades humanas, no por la guerra. iacenter.org

Prof. Bill Willers (2023-03-19). America's New "Angels of Death": Inject Humanity with a Gene-altering Death-dealing Technology. Medical Professionals Cannot Claim Ignorance. globalresearch.ca

≈Ωivadin Jovanoviƒá (2023-03-19). –û –°–ê–ù–ö–¶–ò–à–ê–ú–ê –ò –î–ò–à–ê–õ–û–ì–£. globalresearch.ca –°–≤–∏ —á–ª–∞–Ω—Ü–∏ –ì–ª–æ–±–∞–ª–Ω–æ–≥ –∏—Å—Ç—Ä–∞–∂–∏–≤–∞—ö–∞ –º–æ–≥—É —Å–µ —á–∏—Ç–∞—Ç–∏ –Ω–∞ 51 —ò–&micr…

Dr. Rudolf Hà§nsel (2023-03-19). Die gute Nachricht: Die Welt scheint sich trotz anhaltender Probleme langsam aber sicher zum Besseren zu verà§ndern. globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Folgen Sie …

Neil Clark (2023-03-19). The War on Yugoslavia 24 years Ago: Milosevic Exonerated by the ICTY, as the NATO War Machine Moves on. globalresearch.ca On the 24th of March 2023, the people of Serbia will be commemorating NATO's illegal and criminal invasion of Yugoslavia. | . | Twenty-four years ago in the early hours of March 24, 1999, NATO began the bombing of the Federal Republic …

Junaid S. Ahmad (2023-03-19). Chaos in Pakistan: Imran Khan Takes on America and Its "Comprador Elites" globalresearch.ca

Glen Rangwala (2023-03-19). 20 Lies About the Iraq War. globalresearch.ca

Peter Koenig (2023-03-19). Credit Suisse: Down the Drain, or Converting Into a Bank for the People. globalresearch.ca

Asa Winstanley (2023-03-19). Martin Forde interview makes UK's fake media left squirm. electronicintifada.net Lawyer found racism in Labour was not treated seriously — apart from alleged anti-Semitism.

Joel Richards (2023-03-19). Argentine inflation skyrockets over 100%. america.cgtn.com Argentina is used to high inflation. But the latest figures show that prices rose by over 100% in the past 12 months. That's the highest inflation in more than three decades.

Michelle Begue (2023-03-19). Grounded fleet at Viva Air worsens Colombia air transport. america.cgtn.com Colombian low-cost airline Viva Air has shut down due to financial difficulties and delays in its merger with Avianca, leaving passengers stranded in airports across the country.

Staff (2023-03-19). Equipo cubano UH Top clasifica para la Final Mundial del Concurso Internacional de Programación. cubadebate.cu El equipo cubano UH Top de la Facultad de Matemática y Computación de la Universidad de La Habana clasificó a la Final Mundial del Concurso Internacional de Programación (ICPC) al resolver 9 problemas y ocupar el primer lugar de la región del Caribe y 47 de 309 equipos latinoamericanos.

Staff (2023-03-19). López Obrador: Hagan lo que hagan no regresarán al poder los oligarcas. cubadebate.cu Al encabezar la conmemoración por el 85 aniversario de la expropiación petrolera, ante un Zócalo y sus inmediaciones a tope, el mandatario aseveró que con el apoyo de los ciudadanos y la conciencia colectiva que hoy tiene el pueblo de México, se podrá contrarrestar la guerra sucia, las campañas de calumnias y los intentos de manipulación de sus opositores.

Staff (2023-03-19). Turoperador alemán premia a dos hoteles cubanos gestionados por Iberostar. cubadebate.cu El prestigioso galardón se adjudicó a Iberostar Selection Varadero e Iberostar Tainos, ambos situados en la península de Hicacos, en el mayor destino vacacional de Cuba. Estos resorts familiares son preferidos por huéspedes de Alemania y otros países, gracias a su excelente posición en Varadero y la variedad de alojamientos.

Staff (2023-03-19). Cuba, elecciones, calculadores y cálculos. cubadebate.cu Están entusiasmados con la idea de que el pueblo cubano, al que bombardean con la seguidilla de un sistema socialista ineficaz, elitista e incapaz y de una revolución traicionada, se lance a una ´insurrección ª silenciosa de ausencia a las urnas, o de boletas anuladas o en blanco. Se les hace la boca agua con el despropósito de que acabe de ocurrir en Cuba, cuya irredencia y resistencia histórica los tiene hasta la coronilla, lo que es una regularidad en otros procesos electorales en el mundo: un voto de castigo.

Staff (2023-03-19). On April 2nd, Let's Take Peace into Our Own Hands. davidswanson.org

Xiaolu Sun (2023-03-19). Check out the coolest gadgets at SXSW 2023. america.cgtn.com Toni Waterman explored the latest innovative gadgets and technologies showcased at the SXSW 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Xiaolu Sun (2023-03-19). Cuba experiences extreme lack of rain. america.cgtn.com Cuba is experiencing extreme drought conditions affecting over 400,000 people with depleted water supplies and spreading wildfires.

The Lancet (2023-03-18). [Editorial] Human genome editing: ensuring responsible research. thelancet.com In 2018, during the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong, Jiankui He shocked the world by announcing the birth of two children whose genomes he had edited using CRISPR technology. Following widespread condemnation and a criminal investigation, he was sentenced to 3 years in prison. The case caused international outcry and brought to the fore the need to reconsider the serious ethical, scientific, and social issues of heritable human genome editing. As science advances, especially in non-heritable, somatic gene editing for treatment of previously incurable diseases, regulatory gaps are…

Richard Horton (2023-03-18). [Comment] Offline: The silencing of the South. thelancet.com League tables are addictive. From football to motorsport, tennis to golf, we relish following who is up and who is down. Understandably so, given that sport is fiercely competitive between individuals and teams. But universities? Provosts and Presidents of our greatest higher education institutions obsess over their rankings. Three dominate—the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). These metrics of achievement should be challenged.

John Zarocostas (2023-03-18). [World Report] Global health experts welcome Kasai dismissal. thelancet.com WHO's dismissal of Takeshi Kasai, Regional Director for the Western Pacific, could pressure WHO leadership to take decisive action in other misconduct cases. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.

Shawn Yuan (2023-03-18). [World Report] Health and the invasion of Iraq: 20 years later. thelancet.com The legacy of the US-led invasion is still being felt across Iraqi society. Shawn Yuan reports from Baghdad.

John Zarocostas (2023-03-18). [World Report] "Impunity" enabling South Sudan human rights violations. thelancet.com A new report to the UN Human Rights Council outlines how violence is worsening health and humanitarian programmes. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.

Danielle Villasana (2023-03-18). [Perspectives] Aftermath of the Türkiye—Syria earthquake. thelancet.com The earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6, 2023, will have lasting health and humanitarian impacts. Current estimates indicate more than 50‚Äà000 people have died and over 100‚Äà000 people have been injured. Thousands of buildings and much infrastructure are destroyed, with millions of people displaced, including vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, people living with chronic health conditions or disabilities, and older people. In Türkiye—a country grappling with a flailing economy and the impacts of the conflict in neighbouring Syria[mda…

Geoff Watts (2023-03-18). [Obituary] Samuel Lawrence Katz. thelancet.com Paediatrician, virologist, and co-developer of measles vaccine. Born in Manchester, NH, USA, on May 29, 1927, he died in Chapel Hill, NC, USA, on Oct 31, 2022 aged 95 years.

Mouna Khaity, Mervat Alhaffar, Natasha Howard (2023-03-18). [Correspondence] We cannot erase Syrians' suffering with "solidarity" and political infighting. thelancet.com "The UN's failure to act quickly to save Syrian lives in the face of a humanitarian catastrophe is utterly shameful and should be a stain on its conscience."1 | Raed Al Saleh, The White Helmets…

Stuart W Flint (2023-03-18). [Correspondence] Error in NHS England's BMI calculator and daily calorie recommendations. thelancet.com BMI is a calculation of height and weight to identify a person's weight status.1 BMI is calculated by a person's weight in kilograms (or pounds) divided by the square of height in metres (or feet).1 The BMI ranges are underweight (<18 ∑5 kg/m2), healthy weight (18 ∑5—24 ∑9 kg/m2), overweight (25 ∑0—29 ∑9 kg/m2), and obese (‚â•30 kg/m2).1...

Jeremy W Jacobs, Laura D Stephens, Jennifer S Woo, Elizabeth S Allen, Garrett S Booth (2023-03-18). [Correspondence] Firearms and blood transfusion: an inescapable disentanglement. thelancet.com The incidence of mass shootings in the USA continues to increase; more than 45‚Äà000 total gun deaths occurred in 2020 alone, the most on record for years with full data available.1 These statistics highlight increasing gun violence, one of the primary contributors to blood shortages. Patients with gunshot wounds are 5 times more likely to require a blood transfusion and receive 10 times more blood components than patients with traumatic injuries that are not gunshot wounds, equating to millions of US dollars in blood acquisition costs.

Dabor Resiere, Jonathan Florentin, Hatem Kallel, Rishika Banydeen, Ruddy Valentino, Moustapha Dramé, José-Louis Barnay, Papa Gueye, Bruno Mégarbane, Hossein Mehdaoui, Rémi Neviere, Toxicological Research Group on chlordecone at the University Hospital of Martinique (2023-03-18). [Correspondence] Chlordecone (Kepone) poisoning in the French Territories in the Americas. thelancet.com For more than 40 years, two French territories in the Americas, Martinique and Guadeloupe, have been confronted with one of the biggest environmental scandals in Caribbean history due to the use of an organochlorine pesticide, chlordecone (also known under the brand name Kepone), in banana plantations. Although banned from use in the USA since the 1970s, this pesticide was intensively applied in the banana fields of these two French Caribbean territories from 1972 to 1993 to combat the banana weevil, a serious insect pest for banana crops.

Federica Quarata, Diana Lelli, Davide Maria Biancone, Giovanni Gherardi, Raffaele Antonelli Incalzi (2023-03-18). [Clinical Picture] A urinary tract infection caused by Escherichia coli mucoid phenotype progresses to a pneumonia and respiratory failure. thelancet.com A 69-year-old woman was admitted to our ward with fever and respiratory failure. 3 weeks earlier she had been treated with ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract infection, caused by Escherichia coli; she had a history of diabetes.

Ryan Cristián (2023-03-18). Dioxins In East Palestine "Hundreds Of Times Greater" Than Safe Level & Trump/Putin To Be Arrested? thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (3/18/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

Ryan Cristián (2023-03-18). Richard Grove Interview — Today's Education System Is Just Indoctrination, Time To Retake The Reins. thelastamericanvagabond.com

Kathy Durkin (2023-03-18). International Working Women's Day on March 8 in pictures. workers.org European socialists established this special day in 1910 to build solidarity among women workers around the world. They knew that in order to achieve real liberation for women workers and oppressed people that an anti-capitalist struggle must be waged, and that only socialism could ensure their rights would be upheld . . . |

Nigel Bouvart (2023-03-18). Hundreds protest transphobe Michael Knowles in Buffalo. workers.org Buffalo, New York Hundreds of people turned out to demonstrate against Michael Knowles' speaking engagement at the University of Buffalo (UB) on March 9, greatly outnumbering those who attended the event, which included some who went inside to disrupt it. Credit: Buffalo WW bureau Knowles, a right-wing pundit for the . . . |

Stephanie Hedgecoke (2023-03-18). Socialist Cuba and mosquitos: humanity calls, Cuba answers. workers.org Mosquito-carried disease vectors have plagued humanity for millennia. Mosquitos carry dengue, yellow fever, malaria, West Nile fever, Zika fever, several varieties of encephalitis, Rift Valley fever, Chikungunya and Lymphatic filariasis, as well as Dog heartworm. Aedes mosquitos transmit dengue fever to cause 96 million symptomatic cases a year, resulting in . . . |

Princess Harmony (2023-03-18). Drugs and the 'War on Drugs': Weapons against workers and oppressed. workers.org The history of the use of drugs — legal and illicit — against the working class and its movement is a long one. The "War on Drugs" — officially declared on June 17, 1971, but a staple of U.S. policy since the 1950s and amplified in 1973 — really acts . . . |

Victor Rodriguez (2023-03-18). Uruguay's Right-Wing President Threatens to Turn Back Clock to the Dark Age of Early Cold War. covertactionmagazine.com Teachers' Unions Have Become Target of Illegal Surveillance Since Luis Lacalle Pou became President of Uruguay in early 2020 as the first self-proclaimed non-leftist president in Uruguay since his father, Luis Alberto Lacalle in the 1990s, he has used his platform to vocally condemn socialist regimes in the Americas, particularly feuding with the Castro regime in …

Fight Back (2023-03-18). Denver students continue push for campus demilitarization with speakout. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO — On March 15, students at Auraria Campus in Denver gathered to voice support for a resolution that would prohibit their campus police from obtaining military weapons from the Pentagon's 1033 Program. The resolution comes after a yearlong fight led by Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) to pressure administration to agree to the ban. | The Pentagon 1033 Program is a way for police departments to acquire military equipment from the Pentagon at low prices. While Auraria Campus Police Department (ACPD) claims they only use the program to acquire items such as office supplies, they notably did at…

Fight Back (2023-03-18). Family of Chicano elder murdered by East LA Sheriffs demands justice. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA — On March 11, about 30 people gathered in front of the East LA Sheriff's Station to protest the recent murder of Miguel Angel Lopez, a 70-year-old Chicano man, during an early morning raid in his Maywood home while his wife, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were present. | On January 26 at 5: 45 a.m., two LA Sheriff deputies from East LA station murdered Miguel Lopez, shooting him seven times while conducting a search warrant; claiming he had a gun in his hand. Miguel's wife Luz Lopez was getting ready for work when the two deputies were at their home and thought they were burglars. The…

Fight Back (2023-03-18). 36 newly elected Police District Councilors endorse Brandon Johnson. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – After celebrating their victories in the Chicago municipal elections on February 28, 36 of the 66 newly elected Police District Councilors voiced their support of the Brandon Johnson mayoral campaign. At a press conference with Johnson outside City Hall on Monday, March 13, many councilors explained why they would rather work under a Johnson administration than a Vallas one. | "I think Paul Vallas should go back to Palos Heights and run for mayor there. We need someone who is deeply rooted like Brandon Johnson," said Arewa Karen Winters, 15th District Councilor. "Brandon Johnson is the only candida…

Norman Solomon (2023-03-18). 'War Made Easy' — The Iraq War 20 years later. therealnews.com

Paulo Cabral (2023-03-18). Brazil cracks down on illegal gold mining that has impacted indigenous groups. america.cgtn.com Images released earlier this year showed Brazil's Yanomami Indigenous community suffering from malnutrition and other health problems. Brazil President Lula has taken a tough stand on the gold miners invading Indigenous lands and promised full assistance to the Yanomami.

Ediz Tiyansan (2023-03-18). Over 170 trillion plastic particles found in oceans. america.cgtn.com New research shows 170 trillion plastic particles weighing 2 million metric tons litter the oceans, with a possible tripling by 2040 without action. Find out more.

Lucrecia Franco (2023-03-18). Brazilian waste pickers play vital role. america.cgtn.com See how women waste pickers contribute to environmental sustainability efforts in Brazil.

_____ (2023-03-18). Britain and France unsuccessfully attempt to force Russia out of Central Asia. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-03-18). Arresting Putin — Or Arresting All-Out Western Public Revolt? strategic-culture.org If there were any genuine principles of justice, Biden should be in the dock facing war crime charges in connection with America's illegal wars. | Western propaganda outlets (also known as "news media") are suddenly full of reports that The Hague-based International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The over-the-top coverage (that is, orchestration) is intended to give the ridiculous legal ploy an impression of gravitas and significance when in reality the so-called arrest warrant is meaningless and oozes with kitsch politicized theater. | Along with Putin, the Russ…

_____ (2023-03-18). Stop Calling The Iraq War A 'Mistake': Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. strategic-culture.org Stop calling the Iraq War a "mistake". When you make a mistake, you make changes to ensure that mistake is not repeated. Nobody responsible for that invasion suffered any consequences of any kind, zero policy changes were made, and the unipolarist ideology which led to it has become more entrenched than ever.

Agatha Scaggiante (2023-03-18). Inside the Underground Network Fighting for Asylum Seekers in Scotland. truthout.org This article was originally published by Waging Nonviolence. Every Sunday for the past six weeks, far-right protesters have been gathering in the small Scottish town of Erskine to complain about plans to house some 200 asylum seekers in a local hotel. However, they are not alone. Asylum seekers in Scotland and their local allies have also been protesting the use of these hotels, and for a much… |

Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. (2023-03-18). The US Is The Greatest Threat To World Peace And Collective Humanity. popularresistance.org As anti-imperialist and Anti-war activists are preparing to mobilize in Washington D.C. on the 20th anniversary of the illegal and immoral invasion of Iraq by the U.S. and its Western colonial allies, it is imperative that authentic anti-imperialist forces and those earnestly committed to an Anti-war principle recognize two things: the U.S. based transnational ruling class is fully invested in the doctrine of U.S. "Full Spectrum Dominance," and as a consequence the U.S. state has become an existential threat to collective humanity on our planet. | The recognition of these two "facts" are the only basis of a polit…

Alexandra Martinez (2023-03-18). Tribal Nations Seek Regional Food Trade Hubs as SNAP Benefits Expire. truthout.org This story was originally published at Prism. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments officially expired at the end of February for the remaining 32 states that had continued providing COVID-19-era supplemental benefits to qualifying residents. Now, millions of residents are expected to lose at least $95 a month in food budget assistance, with average monthly losses… |

Ann Brown (2023-03-18). Attorney And CA Reparations Task Force Member Kamilah Moore: Specific Reparations Amount Is Misinformation By MSM. moguldom.com As the California Reparations Task Force gets closer to its one-year deadline of July, there seems to be more pushback on the idea of reparations. Task force chair, attorney Kamilah Moore, blames some of that on misinformation being spread by the mainstream media over proposed amount of cash payouts. Problem is the task force, the …

Ann Wright, Popular Resistance. (2023-03-18). Don't Let The Media Cheerlead Us Into More Wars Like It Did in Iraq. popularresistance.org Twenty years ago on this coming weekend, I was in Mongolia as the Deputy US Ambassador. After writing a Dissent Cable in early March 2003 on the pending U.S. war on Iraq to my boss Secretary of State Colin Powell, I made the decision to resign from the U.S. government as it was poised to invade, occupy and destroy the sovereign state of Iraq. I was one of three U.S. diplomats who resigned—Brady Kiesling and John Brown resigned before me. | For months, the Bush administration attempted to get the U.S. public to believe that Saddam Hussein was hiding weapons of mass destruction and therefore was a threat to t…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-18). In Video 18+: Brave Russian Soldier Captured Ukraine Trench Alone In Unequal Battle. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-18). Military Situation In Bakhmut On March 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-18). Military Situation In Syria On March 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On March 18, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On March 18, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Afes; | On March 17, the SDF announced that nine of its fighters were killed in two helicopter crashes while on their way to the Iraq's Kurdistan region; | Commander of the IRGC's Quds Force reportedly visited Syria's Aleppo and Latakia for the second tim…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-18). Military Situation In Ukraine On March 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian UAV reportedly destroyed a large fuel depot in Novomoskovsk in Dnepropetrovsk region; | Explosions were reported in Kiev, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Khmelnytsky and Volyn regions; | Russian Army shot down a Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter near Zaporozhye; | Russian forces destroyed a 36D6 low-flying air target detection radar near Kharkiv; | Russian forces destroyed an AN/TPQ-37 counterbattery radar station near Redkodub; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue n…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-18). Military Situation In Yemen On March 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-18). New Wave Of Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On the night of March 18, Ukraine was awakened by another wave of Russian strikes on military and energy infrastructure facilities throughout the country. | The locals reported that the explosions sounded in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kiev, Lviv, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Khmelnytsky and Volyn regions. Air alert was sounded in a dozen regions, including the Cherkasy, Kirovograd, Kharkiv, Poltava, and those listed above. | So far, Ukrainian officials only confirmed that the Russian UAVs had reached their tar…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-18). U.S. & Allies Seek Regime-Change in Russia. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by On March 10th, Canada's National Post headlined

Anonymous669 (2023-03-18). HTS Launches Second Attack Against Syrian Army In Less Than 24 Hours. southfront.org File image. | Militants of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler of the Syrian region of Greater Idlib, attacked positions of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the northern Lattakia countryside late on March 17, less than 24 hours after a similar attack that targeted a government-held town in the southern countryside of Idlib. | The terrorist group claimed that its militants killed six soldiers of the SAA during the attack that targeted Nahshabba mount. However, a source in the army…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-18). Iraqi Tribal Fighters Kill Four ISIS Terrorists In Al-Anbar (Photos). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Facebook. | On March 17, the Iraqi Security Media Cell announced that fighters from the Tribal Mobilization had killed four terrorists of ISIS during a "preemptive special operation" in the area of al-K'ara in the western province of al-Anbar. | The Tribal Mobilization was formed by the sons of Sunni Arab tribes in Iraq to fight ISIS after the rise of the terrorist group in 2014. | The force responsible for the successful operat…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-18). Israeli Army Says No Losses After Rocket Launch From Gaza. southfront.org File image. | Late on March 18, at least one rocket was launched from the Palestinian Gaza Strip at the southern Israeli settlement of Nahal Oz. | Sirens were sounded in the settlement, which is located just a kilometer to the east of Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that the rocket landed in an open field, without causing any casualties or material losses. | According to the statement, the Iron Dome air defense system was not activated as the rocket was predicted to land in an unpopulated area. | The…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-18). Russian Drones Hit Three M777, Two M109 Howitzers & RM-70 MRL Of Kiev Forces (Videos). southfront.org MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military has destroyed more of Ukraine's newly-acquired artillery systems with its advanced loitering munitions. | Between March 15 and 18, Russian sources shared videos documenting six recent strikes with Lancet and KUB-BLA loitering munitions against artillery systems of Kiev f…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-18). Russian MoD Shares First Footage Of Typhoon-VDV MRAP In Special Operation Zone. southfront.org K-4386 Typhoon-VDV airborne infantry fighting vehicle | © Anton Novoderezhkin/TASS | On March 17, the Russian Ministry of Defense released video footage of the new KAMAZ Typhoon-VDV MRAP [Mine Resistant Ambush Protected] vehicle in the special military operation zone in Ukraine for the first time. | The footage shows the vehicle transporting a reconnaissance unit of the elite Russian Airborne Troops during an assault against Kiev forces on an unspecified front, then providing the unit with direct fire supp…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-18). Turkey's Ruling Party Says No Withdrawal From Syria. southfront.org

Anonymous669 (2023-03-18). Ukraine Sanctions Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. southfront.org Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during an interview with RT. Photo by RT, via al-Mayadeen TV. | On March 18, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky imposed sanctions against Syrian President Bashar Assad, a close ally of Russia. | In addition to President Assad, the sanctions targeted Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous and Foreign Minister Faisal Miqdad. A document released by the Ukrainian Presidency clarifies that Assad and the two senior Syrian officials are now subject to the blocking of assets an…

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2023-03-18). Bush-era neocons should shut the fuck up about Iraq (and everything else). mronline.org David Frum and Max Boot, two neoconservatives who helped grease the wheels for the invasion of Iraq, have some thoughts they'd like to share with us as we approach the 20th anniversary of that horrific and unforgivable war.

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2023-03-18). "US Hegemony and Its Perils": China Document. globalresearch.ca

City of Sunnyvale (2023-03-18). Wednesday 4/5: EV Financial Incentives Clinic. indybay.org Online Webinar…

Claire Edwards (2023-03-18). 5G Wireless Technology Is War against Humanity. globalresearch.ca This phoney war is also silent, but this time shots are being fired — in the form of laser-like beams of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from banks of thousands of tiny antennas[1] — and almost no one in the firing line knows that they are being silently, seriously and irreparably injured.

Colin Todhunter (2023-03-18). Food, Dispossession and Dependency. Resisting the New World Order. globalresearch.ca Food, Dispossession and Dependency.: | Resisting the New World Order: | by: | Colin Todhunter: | We are currently seeing an acceleration of the corporate consolidation of …

Danielle Villasana (2023-03-18). [Perspectives] Aftermath of the Türkiye—Syria earthquake. thelancet.com The earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6, 2023, will have lasting health and humanitarian impacts. Current estimates indicate more than ‚Äà000 people have died and over 100‚Äà000 people have been injured. Thousands of buildings and much infrastructure are destroyed, with millions of people displaced, including vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, people living with chronic health conditions or disabilities, and older people. In Türkiye—a country grappling with a flailing economy and the impacts of the conflict in neighbouring Syria[md…

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). 38 Chinese warmly welcomed in Vietnam as cross-border tourism resumes. ecns.cn A tour group left China via the Dongxing Port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Wednesday and was warmly welcomed by the MongCai Port in Vietnam.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Scientist reveals goals for future lunar research station. ecns.cn Scientists have proposed several objectives for a future international lunar research station, including moon-based Earth observation and lunar resource utilization.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). China's FDI inflow up 6.1 pct in first two months. ecns.cn Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Chinese mainland, in actual use, expanded 6.1 percent year on year to 268.44 billion yuan in the first two months of 2023, the Ministry of Commerce said Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Canada removes COVID-19 testing requirements for Chinese travelers. ecns.cn Canada will remove mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements for air travelers arriving from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions starting Friday, the Canadian government announced on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Chinese president to pay state visit to Russia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from March 20 to 22 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Xi's Russia trip to advance friendship, cooperation, peace: spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Russia will be a trip of friendship, cooperation and peace, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Brazilian President to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Federative Republic of Brazil will pay a state visit to China from March 26 to 31, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Tsinghua launches "International Joint Mission on Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality" ecns.cn Tsinghua University held the launch ceremony of the "International Joint Mission on Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality" on Mar 14, demonstrating its commitment to environmental protection.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Culture Fact: Kunqu Opera. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Artifacts featuring Gandhara culture on show at Beijing's Palace Museum. ecns.cn A visitor takes photos of an ancient Buddhist statue of standing Buddha (1st?2nd century) during an exhibition.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Aerial view of cole flower scenery in Jiangxi. ecns.cn A high-speed train runs through a sea of blooming cole flowers in east China's Jiangxi Province, March 16, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Five bridges over Wujiang River in Guizhou. ecns.cn Five bridges built over the Wujiang River, form a spectacular view of bridge flying over the Wujiang River in Guizhou.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). In numbers: China issues white paper on law-based cyberspace governance in new era. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Panda Pavilion at Beijing Zoo under renovation. ecns.cn The Panda Pavilion at Beijing Zoo has been renovated so that the pandas here can have a better living environment.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). China launches new Earth observation satellite. ecns.cn China on Friday sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Insights | Pakistani scholar: China strikes a balance between economy and COVID containment. ecns.cn Hannan Hussain, Assistant Research Associate at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) and Author, said that in the face of the COVID-19 epidemic, there's a common understanding that countries need to strike a balance between economic growth and COVID containment.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Insights | Pakistani scholar: High level of trust between citizens and government is key to China's success in fighting COVID-19. ecns.cn Hannan Hussain, Assistant Research Associate at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) and Author, said that Chinese citizens have a high level of trust in the government, which made China successful in fighting COVID-19.

Editor (2023-03-18). A sane voice amidst the madness. mronline.org 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, writes Joe Lauria.

Editor (2023-03-18). Remembering Rachel Corrie twenty years on. mronline.org Rachel Corrie, an American Palestine-solidarity activist, was crushed to death by an Israeli bulldozer twenty years ago this month. She was murdered by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) while attempting to defend a Palestinian home from demolition in Rafah, a city in the blockaded Gaza Strip.

Editor (2023-03-18). FBI Bookstore Spying in Chicago Eyes Abortion Rights, Cop City, Anti-Development Activists. scheerpost.com Nearly 30 pages of FBI documents obtained by Unicorn Riot reveal a pattern of monitoring of Pilsen Community Books, a worker-owned and collectively managed bookstore in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago.

Editor (2023-03-18). 'Rigorous' Maidan Massacre Exposé Suppressed By Top Academic Journal. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-18). 'Rigorous' Maidan Massacre Exposé Suppressed By Top Academic Journal? scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-18). The Roots of the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse (w/ Matt Stoller). scheerpost.com Briahna Joy Gray and Matt Stoller discuss the collapse of SVB, and anti-trust in relation to East Palestine and the prospective merger between Jet Blue and Spirit Airlines.

Eleanor J. Bader (2023-03-18). New College of Florida Is DeSantis's Launchpad for Attack on Higher Education. truthout.org Florida's colleges and universities are in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's crosshairs as he pushes to follow through on his January 23 inaugural promise to make the Sunshine State the place "where woke goes to die." The state's 40 public colleges and universities — 10 of which allow students to pursue degrees in African American studies, Latinx studies, ethnic studies and gender studies — are facing… |

Eric Zuesse (2023-03-18). U.S. and Allies Seek Regime-Change in Russia. dissidentvoice.org On 10 March, Canada's National Post headlined "Regime change in Moscow 'definitely' the goal, Joly says," and reported that "Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly raises the possibility of regime change in Moscow. … 'The goal is definitely to do that, is to weaken Russia's ability to launch very difficult attacks against Ukraine. We want also …

Igor Chudov (2023-03-18). Bill Gates "Solution: Lab-Grown Meat Is Made of Cancer Cells. Would You Like It Rare or Medium? globalresearch.ca

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-18). 12 Years Ago NATO Bombed Libya to "Protect Civilians", Leaving Tens of Thousands Dead and a Country in Ruins. libya360.wordpress.com Moussa Ibrahim The Western war machine only served its own interests in destroying a nation that could liberate Africa On the 19th of March 2011, the NATO bloc began a violent 8-month long military onslaught of Libya, a sovereign African-Union founding member state, which had enjoyed four decades of stability, prosperity and one of the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-18). Chaos in Pakistan: Imran Khan Takes on America and its Comprador Elites. libya360.wordpress.com Junaid S AhmadWith staunch US support, Pakistan's unelected "imported government" is trying to arrest former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the most popular politician in the country, to prevent him from running in elections. But protesters are protecting him. "There is great chaos under heaven; [hence] the situation is excellent." -Mao Zadong If 2022 was the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-18). Italy's Fascist Government Accuses the Wagner Group in Libya of Waging Hybrid War, Flooding Europe with African Migrants. libya360.wordpress.com Martin Jay The duplicitous role of western media in assisting NATO in its dark endeavours is nothing new. But Reuters may well have broken a world record in partisan journalism with its latest efforts to implicate Russia in the Libyan immigrants crisis. Reuters is not the news legend it used to be. Gone are the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-18). The West's Battle for African Hearts and Minds. libya360.wordpress.com George Trenin Protesters stand atop a Unitend Nation armored vehicle as they demonstrate carrying a Russian flag in Ouagadougou on October 2, 2022. © AFP On Sunday, March 19, the 2nd International Parliamentary Conference "Russia — Africa" will start in Moscow. Over 40 official delegations from all over the continent will participate in the event, with discussions ranging…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-18). Uruguay: Right-Wing President Threatens to Turn Back Clock to the Dark Age of Early Cold War. libya360.wordpress.com Victor Rodriguez Teachers' Unions Have Become Target of Illegal Surveillance Since Luis Lacalle Pou became President of Uruguay in early 2020 as the first self-proclaimed non-leftist president in Uruguay since his father, Luis Alberto Lacalle in the 1990s, he has used his platform to vocally condemn socialist regimes in the Americas, particularly feuding with the Castro government…

Isaac Nellist (2023-03-18). Young people want real change, not empty promises. greenleft.org.au Young people are moving away from the major parties in search of real political change. Isaac Nellist reports.

Jacques Baud (2023-03-18). The Military Situation In The Ukraine. Jacques Baud. globalresearch.ca

James A. Lucas (2023-03-18). U.S. Regime Has Killed 20-30 Million People Since World War II. globalresearch.ca Originally published on March 22, 2018. March 19-20, 2023 Commemorates the Illegal Invasion of Iraq | Introduction: | After the catastrophic attacks of September 11 2001 monumental sorrow and a feeling of desperate and understandable anger began to permeate the American psyche. …

John Leake (2023-03-18). Covid-19: "A Vaccine in Record Speed" globalresearch.ca

John Mullen (2023-03-18). Authoritarian Macron on the back foot: Could France explode? greenleft.org.au Having spent the past few days begging MPs from the traditional right-wing Republican Party to abstain rather than vote against his pensions bill, French President Emmanuel Macron decided at the last moment to impose the bill by decree, reports John Mullen.

Jorge Majfud (2023-03-18). øCuándo se decidió la guerra en Ucrania? globalizacion.ca El 22 de noviembre de 2021 Washington anunció el fin de la guerra en Afganistán. Luego de veinte años de ocupación continua, de cientos de miles de muertos, del incremento del tráfico de opio; luego de once años de la…

Kite Line (2023-03-18). Kite Line: We Have to Stick Together. itsgoingdown.org Long-running abolitionist radio show and podcast Kite Line reports on the recent 'week of action' against Cop City in so-called Atlanta, GA. Listen and Download HERE During a dramatic week of action in the Atlanta forest this past week, hundreds of forest defenders sabotaged a construction site for the unpopular "Cop City" development. Police responded…

Leonid Savin (2023-03-18). Bill Gates, Vaccinations, Microchips, and Patent 060606. globalresearch.ca

Louis Brehony (2023-03-18). The brouhaha of war: soundscapes of the invasion of Iraq, twenty years on. mronline.org Musicians around the world depicted and resisted the 2003 invasion of Iraq in other ways, yet others scraped the barrel of base, chauvinistic interests to sing for the imperialists. Sound was a partisan weapon.

Makia Freeman (2023-03-18). Implementation of Agenda 2030: "Personal Carbon Allowances". Study. globalresearch.ca

Manlio Dinucci (2023-03-18). La guerra del 2003 contro l'Iraq. Escalation USA verso Oriente. globalresearch.ca MARZO 2003 — Vent'anni fa, il 20 marzo 2003, gli USA e la Coalizione sotto loro comando attaccavano e invadevano l'Iraq, accusato di possedere armi di distruzione di massa in base a "prove" poi risultate false. Lo stesso Segretario di …

Marc Martorell Junyent (2023-03-18). A Crucial Year: Turkey at a Turning Point. juancole.com Reviews of Gönül Tol, Erdoƒüan's War: A Strongman's Struggle at Home and in Syria (London: Hurst and Co., 2022) and Dimitar Bechev, Turkey Under Erdoƒüan: How a Country Turned from Democracy and the West (New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2022). Augsburg, Germany (Feature: Special to Informed Comment) — At the beginning of …

Mickey Z. (2023-03-18). My Lai, "Killing Ideology," and Disobeying Orders. dissidentvoice.org "We weren't there to kill human beings, really. We were there to kill ideology." (Lt. William Calley) Officially termed an "incident" (as opposed to a "massacre"), the events of March 16, 1968, at My Lai — a hamlet in South Vietnam — are widely portrayed and accepted to this day as an aberration. While the …

Middle East Monitor (2023-03-18). Number of demolitions by Israel of Palestinian property doubles. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — Seventy-seven Palestinian-owned buildings have been destroyed since the extreme far-right government led by Benjamin Netanyahu took office, according to UN figures. The figure is nearly double the number of demolitions imposed by Israel during the same period last year. Ministers such as Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich publicly advocate …

Mojmir Babacek (2023-03-18). Psychotronic and Electromagnetic Weapons: Remote Control of the Human Nervous System. globalresearch.ca Note to readers: please click the share buttons above | This incisive article by Mojmir Babajek predicted more than 10 years ago, what is happening today, namely the development of informational weapons and the remote control of the human brain. | It …

Morgan Artyukhina (2023-03-18). New attacks on trans rights, as struggle to protect trans youth broadens. liberationnews.org A far-right media figure has openly called for trans people to be "eradicated."

NARAL Pro-Choice America (2023-03-18). Tuesday 3/21: Medication Abortion Teach-in w/ NARAL. indybay.org Online event…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with hot flashes due to menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vasomotor symptoms — the medical term for hot flashes — are among the most common menopause symptoms women experience. Hot flashes, along with night sweats, can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Dr. Suneela Vegunta, a Mayo Clinic women's health physician, explains what happens to the body and offers ways to find relief. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eRzYfnKjqzg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: How losing an hour of sleep can affect your body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. Clocks are turned an hour forward, which means you'll be losing an hour of sleep. And Mayo Clinic experts say that missing out on that shut-eye time can affect your body. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/V10gPhowQKQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. When daylight saving time…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Science Saturday: Researchers elucidate details about the role of inflammation in liver regeneration. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The liver has the greatest regenerative capacity of any organ in the body, making it possible for surgeons to treat cancerous and noncancerous diseases with extensive surgical approaches. However, underlying chronic liver diseases, like cirrhosis or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, are known to inhibit the liver's ability to regenerate after surgery. Without regeneration, the liver cannot function, and patients can develop postoperative liver failure — often a lethal complication. In a recent paper published in JHEP Reports, Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer — also known as colorectal cancer — and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American Cancer Society. It's a trend experts have seen over the last decade. Colon cancer symptoms usually don't appear in early stages of the disease and when they do, they are often at an advanced stage. Dr. Johanna Chan, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says it's important to recognize colon cancer symptoms and to seek…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Game-changing treatment for chronic kidney disease could slow down progression of the disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org About 15% of adults in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic kidney disease — that's about 37 million people. What if those people could be treated with medication that could slow the progression of their disease, and help avoid the need for dialysis and kidney transplantation altogether? Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist says there is a class of medications to help people with chronic kidney disease that does just that. He says Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Consumer Health: What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop diabetes. I was told to limit my sugar intake. Can you explain more about the condition and how I can avoid diabetes? ANSWER: When a person is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, it means he or she has several conditions that, if left untreated, significantly raise the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is bariatric surgery? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've struggled with obesity for many years and have tried to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise. My doctor recently told me that I could be a good candidate for bariatric surgery. What is bariatric surgery? And are there different types of procedures available? ANSWER: Obesity is a disease, and overcoming it often is not easy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines overweight or obesity as a "weight that is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Cauliflower: A versatile nutrition superstar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many consumers, you may be on a quest for healthier food options and willing to try something new or a new take on a familiar food. If you're diagnosed with celiac disease, you may be looking for gluten-free alternatives. Or maybe you're on the hunt for lower carbohydrate choices. Cauliflower may be just what you're searching for. This versatile veggie can be eaten raw, cooked, roasted, grilled, baked into a pizza crust, or cooked…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Consumer Health: Do you check the Nutrition Facts label? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about using the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy choices. Most people in the U.S. don't eat a healthy diet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most consume too much sodium, saturated fat and sugar, increasing their risk of chronic diseases. The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods is a tool created by the Food and Drug Administration to help…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Early Mayo Clinic research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Perianal fistulas are painful tunnels between the intestine and the skin that often do not go away with standard medical or surgical care. People with Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel conditions are most at risk for this condition. In a prospective, phase 1 clinical trial, researchers loaded stem cells…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic again recognized as 'World's Best Hospital' in Newsweek rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic in Rochester is again ranked No. 1 in the world by Newsweek in its list of the "World's Best Hospitals." The ranking is a tribute to the work of staff across Mayo Clinic. "Among the hallmarks of great hospitals … are not just first-class care, first-class research and first-class innovation. The very best institutions also share another quality: consistency," Newsweek states. "The world's best hospitals consistently attract the best people and provide the best outcomes…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). How to get the most out of napping. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it's important to consider the effects napping may bring. The time of day and length of time you nap can provide benefits or create problems. Knowing when to nap and providing yourself with a suitable napping environment will produce the greatest benefits. Consider why you're napping Before lying down to take a daily nap, you may want…

noreply (2023-03-18). How The World At Large Sees Things. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-18). Brutal military raid in Accra suburb spurs calls for accountability in Ghana. peoplesdispatch.org One person is reported to have died days after Ghanaian soldiers invaded Taifa, brutalizing residents and arresting 184 people. The military claimed that the raid was an "intelligence-led operation" in response to the alleged killing of a soldier in the area…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-18). Daily Round-Up | Protests across France as Macron bypass parliament for pension reforms, and other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In this episode, we take a look at the latest round of protests in France, a raid in Jenin by Israeli occupation forces, a strike by New Zealand's teachers, and an impeachment motion against Guillermo Lasso…

Peter Boyle (2023-03-18). Video: NSW's housing crisis election'. greenleft.org.au Green Left accompanied housing activist and Socialist Alliance candidate Rachel Evans on a visit to the Waterloo and Glebe public housing estates to speak to public housing tenants and fellow housing activists about solutions to the housing crisis that overshadows the coming NSW election..

Peter Certo (2023-03-18). 20 Years On, What Did the Iraq War Truly Cost? juancole.com By Peter Certo | — ( Otherwords.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. By Peter Certo | Most of us who were alive then remember where we were on the morning of the 9/11 attacks. As …

Peter Koenig (2023-03-18). Blow-up of Nord Stream I and II: Did the German Chancellor and the President of the European Commission Betray the People of Germany and Europe? globalresearch.ca

Peter Koenig (2023-03-18). "Electronic Money" under "The One World Order" (OWO): Are We Becoming "Money Slaves"? globalresearch.ca With foresight, this timely article was written by Peter Koenig almost six years ago in July 2017. | "Electronic Money" is currently on the One World Order agenda (OWO) | *** | Electronic money, a cashless society, is perhaps the ultimate and most …

Pink Knight Press (2023-03-18). Charlie Kirk and Proud Boys Confronted at UC Davis. itsgoingdown.org Report from Pink Knight Press on recent antifascist mobilization against Turning Point USA event at UC Davis that brought out members of the Proud Boys. photo: Black Zebra Students began protesting at Kirk's planned venue at 5 PM, a small group that doubled in size every few minutes. Right-wing event attendees and streamers prodded the…

Prabir Purkayastha (2023-03-18). The West no longer World leaders in 84% of critical technologies. mronline.org Kailath, originally from Kerala but settled in the U.S., is one of the foremost names in the world in communications, control and signal processing. I remembered his words while reading the recent startling headlines that China has become the world leader in 37 of 44 critical technologies evaluated by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI).

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-18). Colin Powell and the "The Sloppy Dossier": Plagiarism and "Fake Intelligence" Used to Justify the 2003 War on Iraq: Copied and Pasted from the Internet into an "Official" British Intel Report. globalresearch.ca Fake intelligence as well as plagiarized quotations had been slipped into an official intelligence report on Iraq's WMD presented to the UN Security Council by Secretary of State Colin Powell in February 2003.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-18). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca First published on November 26, 2022 | *** | We are being accused of "spreading disinformation" regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media "trackers" and "fact checkers" will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-18). The New World Order Crisis and "The Reproduction of Real Life": Food, Water and Energy. Three Fundamental Necessities of Life in Jeopardy. globalresearch.ca The provision of food, water and fuel is a precondition of civilized society: they are necessary factors for the survival of the human species…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-18). The Pfizer Vaccine: A Tale of Two Reports. "Money vs. Mortality" globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-18). Justification to Wage War on Iraq based on "Fake Intelligence". Whistleblower Dr. David Kelly: Who Ordered his Assassination? globalresearch.ca Our thoughts today are with the people of Iraq, whose country was invaded twenty years on March 19, 2003. The destruction and loss of life are beyond description. | The architects of this illegal invasion are "war criminals". Amply documented the …

Prof. John Ryan (2023-03-18). Long History of US-Russia Confrontation. Analysis of Ukraine-Russia Relations. globalresearch.ca

Rachel Knopp (2023-03-18). Decarceration Advocates Call for Rikers to Be Transformed Into Green Energy Hub. truthout.org In February 2022, a 31-year-old woman named Mary Yehudah arrived at the Rose M. Singer Center, the women's facility at one of the nation's most notorious jail complexes, Rikers Island. Located in the East River, between the New York City boroughs of the Bronx and Queens, Rikers houses thousands of detainees on any given day, the majority of whom are awaiting trial and presumed innocent. |

Richard Sanders (2023-03-18). History of the Rockefeller Family: John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937), the World's First Billionaire. globalresearch.ca

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-18). Aliyev in Karabakh thumps chest over last Caucasus war, warns of another. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyMarch 18, 2023 No one should forget results of Second Karabakh War — President Ilham Aliyev No one should forget results of the Second Karabakh War, said President Ilham Aliyev as he addressed the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Novruz holiday in the Talish village of the Tartar district. "We …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-18). Once slandered by Western-backed fascists, Georgian oppostion leader goes over to Global War Party. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerMarch 27 2023 Irakli Kobakhidze Calls President Salome Zourabichvili's Recent Statements 'Incomprehensible' Georgian Dream Chairman Irakli Kobakhidze criticized President Salome Zourabichvili's recent statements and called it 'incomprehensible'. Kobakhidze named three factors that led to the support of the Georgian Dream for Zourabichvili's candidacy in the presidential elections. "One of the main criteria was that …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-18). Strasbourg: EU rallies Georgian opposition forces for coup, second war front. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerMarch 27 2023 Four Opposition Parties Hold Meetings in Strasbourg The leaders of Girchi — More Freedom, Droa, Strategy Aghmasheneli and the United National Movement held meetings with members of various political groups of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The representatives of the parties held several meetings in the European Parliament, where the main …

scorinoco (2023-03-18). General Elections in Argentina Scheduled for October, Cristina Fernández Disqualified by Court. orinocotribune.com General elections in Argentina will take place on October 22 of this year, the National Electoral Chamber (CNE) announced after approving the electoral schedule for the year. On that date, Argentinians will vote to elect the president and the vice president of the country, the chief of government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, the governors of the 21 provinces, the 130 deputies of the Chamber of Deputies and the 24 senators, as well as provincial legislators, mayors, and municipal councilors. | The electoral authority announced that the provisional electoral roll will be published on May 5, and the deadl…

scorinoco (2023-03-18). Studies: Use of Bolívars Increasing in Daily Transactions in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Daily transactions in dollars in Venezuela are experiencing a decline of around 21% this year, after a rebound in 2022. Specialists attribute this drop to the efforts of the government to popularize the use of the national currency, bolívar, or rather to stop the de facto dollarization, according to the Spanish media EFE. | A survey carried out by the firm Ecoanalítica in ten of the largest cities of Venezuela showed that the US dollar was used in about 66% of all transactions at the end of 2021, but dropped to 45% in the same period of 2022, while transactions in bolívars rose from 34% to 55% during the same per…

scorinoco (2023-03-18). US Congresswoman: It is Time to Withdraw US Troops From Syria. orinocotribune.com US intervention in Syria is part of the "flawed status quo" of US foreign policy instigated by warmongers, US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said. | "Frankly I'm tired of hearing, 'if we don't fight them there, they'll come here,'" Florida Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna wrote in an

scorinoco (2023-03-18). Yemen: Fragile Truce May End at Any Moment as Saudi Aggression, Siege Rage. orinocotribune.com Tofiq al-Hamiri, a senior adviser to the Yemeni Information Ministry, said that a de facto ceasefire between the country's fighters and the invading Saudi-led coalition "may end at any moment" due to the continuation of the aggression and siege against the impoverished nation. | "As long as the aggression and blockade continue against Yemen, the ceasefire in this country may end at any moment," he added. | "Some people claim that the resolution of rifts between Saudi Arabia and Iran means the end of the war on Yemen," al-Hamiri commented. "This perception is wrong… [as] the war situation in Yemen still persists…

Sergio Ferrari (2023-03-18). De California a Zúrich: Un tsunami financiero que crea pánico global. globalizacion.ca La quiebra inesperada del Silicom Valley Bank (SVB) en Estados Unidos produjo un tsunami que se extiende, aceleradamente, por el planeta financiero, causando pánico en Europa. Las olas más grandes ahogan ya al banco helvético Credit Suisse. | Se trata de…

Staff (2023-03-18). Proyecto Puentes de Amor realiza declaración sobre la participación del equipo cubano de béisbol en Miami. cubadebate.cu El movimiento Puentes de Amor aplaude las victorias del equipo de pelota cubano en la Copa Mundial de Béisbol. Ese equipo, compuesto por cubanos que residen en Cuba, en los Estados Unidos y en otros países del mundo, es un monumento a la diversidad, la inclusión y un bello ejemplo de lo que podemos lograr juntos.

Staff (2023-03-18). El diputado de Manuel Tames o un médico que vive para ayudar a los demás (+ Podcast y Fotos). cubadebate.cu Por los pasillos del Hospital General Docente Dr Agostinho Neto, en Guantánamo, siempre está el doctor Luis Alberto Ramírez Díaz haciendo malabares entre el ejercicio de la medicina y la subdirección quirúrgica del centro. Ambas responsabilidades las lleva con dedicación, bajo la premisa que ha primado en su vida: dedicarse a ayudar sin esperar una moneda de cambio.

Staff (2023-03-18). Protesta de los Trece: La joven intelectualidad en la vanguardia. cubadebate.cu La Protesta de los Trece marcó un camino de inserción en la sociedad y sus problemas para aquel grupo, pero que impactó mucho más allá de los trece jóvenes. Era la asunción del deber social de los intelectuales, que rebasaría las limitaciones de miradas elitistas de algunos o de compromisos con espacios de poder en otros. La Protesta de los Trece fue el momento de irrupción, desde un movimiento cívico, para plantearse el gran propósito de cumplir el sueño de mármol de Martí.

Staff (2023-03-18). Trinidad y su Cadena Azul. cubadebate.cu El 11 de agosto de 1955 una noticia de última hora acaparaba espacio en todos los noticieros radiales. Amado Trinidad Velasco, exmonarca de la radio cubana, había aparecido ahorcado en su finca San José, en las afueras de Guanajay. En ruina, triste, solo y olvidado, el otrora poderoso dueño de la RHC Cadena Azul decidía privarse de la vida.

Staff (2023-03-18). Cuba sigue siendo un faro para América Latina y el mundo. cubadebate.cu La noche del 17 de marzo fue mágica. Música, colores, patriotismo. Cientos de personas se aglomeraron en torno a la escalinata de la Univerisdad de La Habana. Así fue el cierre del Coloquio Internacional "Patria" que reunió a decenas de especialistas de la comunicación política de otros pueblos hermanos y de Cuba.

Staff (2023-03-18). øCómo se ve la escalinata de la Universidad de La Habana esta noche? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cientos de jóvenes llegaron a la escalinata de la Universidad de La Habana para participar en el acto de clausura del Coloquio Internacional "Patria" y el concierto de Buena Fe. El espectáculo político-cultural ha sido organizado con la participación de realizadores audiovisuales, músicos, artistas del video mapping y expertos nacionales e internacionales.

Staff (2023-03-18). Cuba: Consejo de Estado examina agenda legislativa y preparativos para elecciones nacionales. cubadebate.cu Sobre la agenda legislativa del país y los preparativos para las elecciones nacionales del próximo 26 de marzo debatieron los miembros del Consejo de Estado en su sesión de este viernes encabezada por el Presidente de este órgano, Esteban Lazo Hernández. Como primer punto de la agenda, fue aprobado el decreto ley modificativo del decreto ley no. 56 "De la Maternidad de la Trabajadora y la Responsabilidad de las Familias".

Staff (2023-03-18). Las 3 del día: La canción del Team Asere y más noticias de la semana que termina (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Ya llega un nuevo resumen semanal de Las 3 del día, hoy conducido por Karina Rodríguez y Claudia Fonseca. Terminamos estos siete días con la grata noticia de que el trompetista Alexander Abreu y su grupo Havana D' Primera estrenaron la canción y el video de #TeamAsere. Esta y otras informaciones aquí en Las 3 del día.

Staff (2023-03-18). México le roba la victoria a Puerto Rico en Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu México y Puerto Rico, dos de las grandes sorpresas del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol se enfrentaron este viernes en el LoanDepot Park, de Miami, Fla, por un boleto a las semifinales del torneo. Tras un apretado juego, México consiguió la victoria por 5 carreras frente a 4 de su contrincante. Ahora le queda la "pelea" frente al equipo de Japón.

Staff (2023-03-18). Anuncian alta probabilidad de lluvias y tormentas eléctricas para la región occidental de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la tarde del sábado y durante el transcurso del domingo se incrementarán las áreas de chubascos, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas en la región occidental de Cuba, situación asociada a la cercanía y tránsito sobre ese territorio del frente frío número 13, de la temporada invernal 2022-2023. Así lo notificó el Centro de Pronósticos del Instituto de Meteorología,…

Staff (2023-03-18). Derrumbe en Centro Habana deja al menos dos personas lesionadas, incluyendo un menor. cubadebate.cu Usuarios en redes sociales han publicado sobre un derrumbe en la calle San Miguel entre Campanario y Manrique en Centro Habana. Hasta el momento se han reportado dos personas lesionadas debido al incidente, incluyendo un menor de entre 4 y 5 años de edad. Los bomberos y los servicios médicos trabajan para atender a los afectados.

Staff (2023-03-18). Ecuador: Sismo de magnitud 6,7 deja varios muertos y daños materiales. cubadebate.cu Varias personas han muerto en distintas ciudades afectadas por un sismo de magnitud 6,7 que se registró este sábado cerca de la urbe de Balao, en la provincia de Guayas (Ecuador), según datos del Servicio Geológico de EE.UU. (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés).

Staff (2023-03-18). Equipo de Cuba entrena para duelo semifinal del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Con espíritu de unidad y orgullo nacional, el equipo de béisbol de Cuba realizó hoy aquí su segundo entrenamiento de cara al duelo semifinal de mañana en Clásico Mundial, con el regreso de Yoenis Céspedes. Regresar entre los cuatro grandes del orbe ya es un triunfo histórico para el deporte más popular en el país caribeño.

Staff (2023-03-18). Renuevan acuerdo para la exportación de cereales y fertilizantes desde Rusia y Ucrania. cubadebate.cu El presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, anunció hoy la renovación del acuerdo para la exportación de granos y fertilizantes a través del Mar Negro desde Ucrania y Rusia, que expiraba esta noche.El llamado pacto del corredor de cereales fue renovado como resultado de negociaciones con las dos partes, según dijo Erdogan, en un discurso pronunciado en la ciudad turca de Canakkale.

Staff (2023-03-18). Trump convoca a sus seguidores a protestar, ante la posibilidad de ser acusado y detenido por corrupción. cubadebate.cu El expresidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha asegurado esta jornada en su red social Truth Social que será arrestado el martes y ha llamado a sus seguidores a protestar. Mientras tanto, las agencias policiales del país norteamericano están discutiendo preparativos de seguridad adicional para la Corte Penal de Nueva York y sus alrededores.

Staff (2023-03-18). Russia Responds to ICC Arrest Warrant Against Putin: It Is Legally Null and Void. orinocotribune.com The arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Children's Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova are "null and void" and "carry no legal weight," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova announced on Friday, March 1. Earlier on Friday, the ICC

Staff (2023-03-18). US Federal Reserve Makes Unprecedented Move to 'Save' Banks (+Bailout). orinocotribune.com The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, injected around The Federal Reserve set the dollar printing machine to full capacity after the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and the Signature Bank. Another US bank, the First Republic Bank managed to…

Staff (2023-03-18). Panama detains and deports head of Brazil-Palestine Institute (Ibraspal). samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network expresses its solidarity with Dr. Ahmed Shehadeh after Panamanian immigration authorities at Tocumen International Airport detained and deported Shehadeh, the head of the Brazilian-Palestinian Institute (Ibraspal), on Thursday, March 16. The Panamanian officials confiscated and held his Brazilian passport while he was transiting at the airport on his way to …

Stephanie Hedgecoke (2023-03-18). End the blockade: Socialist Cuba and mosquitos — humanity calls; Cuba answers. workers.org Mosquito-carried disease vectors have plagued humanity for millennia. Mosquitos carry dengue, yellow fever, malaria, West Nile fever, Zika fever, several varieties of encephalitis, Rift Valley fever, Chikungunya and Lymphatic filariasis, as well as Dog heartworm. Aedes mosquitos transmit dengue fever to cause 96 million symptomatic cases a year, resulting in . . . |

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-18). Parlamento salvadoreño cambia reglas previo a año de elecciones. telesurtv.net En adición, un error y la falta de debate por parte de los diputados oficialistas, hizo que en realidad, la Asamblea Legislativa haya derogado todo el código electoral por completo y no solo un artículo.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-18). Movimiento indígena exige participar en elecciones en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Misión de Observación Electoral Guatemala (MOE-GT) insta a las cortes de justicia a dictar sentencias definitivas a la mayor brevedad en los casos que son tramitados.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-18). Presidente mexicano confirma cumbre regional sobre la inflación. telesurtv.net Entre ellos estarán los mandatarios de Chile, Argentina, Brasil, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Belice, Bolivia y San Vicente.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-18). Sociedad civil cubana se prepara para Examen Periódico de DDHH. telesurtv.net En un coloquio se ratificó el acompañamiento al Estado para continuar avanzando en la promoción y protección de todos los Derechos Humanos para todos en Cuba.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-18). Gobierno de Bolivia ratifica transparencia en industrialización de litio. telesurtv.net La viceministra de Comunicación señala que el Gobierno tiene participación y soberanía en todo el proceso de producción y comercialización de ese recurso.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-18). Movimiento indígena busca salidas a crisis política de Ecuador. telesurtv.net A la reunión están citados organizaciones de indígenas, campesinos, estudiantes, trabajadores, entre otros gremios.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-18). Acciones de First Republic Bank caen pese a rescate financiero de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los títulos de First Republic cayeron un 30 por ciento este jueves y luego subieron 9,8 por ciento al cerrar el día. Entidades financieras le inyectaron 30.000 millones de dólares.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-18). Tropas israelíes asesinan a cuatro palestinos en Jenin. telesurtv.net Según medios locales, una fuerza israelí encubierta se internó en la ciudad a bordo de dos vehículos civiles.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-18). Confirman visita a Rusia de presidente chino Xi Jinping. telesurtv.net La Presidencia rusa señaló que se examinará el desarrollo de la asociación integral y la cooperación estratégica entre ambas naciones.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-18). Bolivia y Rusia expresan compromiso de ampliar cooperación bilateral. telesurtv.net En un intercambio telefónico, coincidieron en ampliar sus lazos en el comercio, el sector energético, la ciencia y la educación.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-18). Declaran alerta por fenómeno de El Niño Costero en Perú. telesurtv.net Los expertos han detectado anomalías en los vientos, asociados con la alteración de patrones de circulación atmosférica.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-18). Fuerzas de Israel asesinan a joven palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Los soldados, ante su estado crítico, negaron el acceso de ambulancias y personal médico palestino.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-18). Oposición en Francia presenta moción de censura contra el Gobierno. telesurtv.net La coalición de los partidos de izquierda Nueva Unión Popular Ecológica y Social (Nupes) apoyó la declaratoria del grupo Liot.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-18). Rusia califica de nula decisión de CPI contra presidente Putin. telesurtv.net Además de la orden emitida contra el mandatario, la CPI también dictó otra contra la comisionada presidencial para los Derechos del Niño en Rusia.

teleSUR, MER (2023-03-18). Celebran el 7 ∞ aniversario de los CLAP en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano destacó que el 95 por ciento de los alimentos de los CLAP son de producción nacional.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-18). Policía federal prosigue operativo contra golpistas en Brasil. telesurtv.net El Supremo Tribunal Federal rechazó solicitudes de libertad de 86 mujeres y 208 hombres con las conductas más graves.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-18). Ciclón Freddy provoca más de 400 fallecidos en àÅfrica austral. telesurtv.net La ONU envía materiales de asistencia a la zona como agua, comida, tiendas de campaña, mantas y productos sanitarios.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-18). Comunidad indígena denuncia afectación a sitios en Amazonía ecuatoriana. telesurtv.net Los Waorani refieren que el Gobierno violó el derecho al consentimiento previo y se provocaron daños irreversibles a ecosistemas del área.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-18). Lluvias provocan un muerto y daños materiales en Perú. telesurtv.net El Gobierno declaró estado de emergencia en seis distritos de Lima, entre ellos Ancón, Pucusana y San Bartolo.

teleSUR, nbb, JDO (2023-03-18). MST realiza la mayor cosecha de arroz orgánico en Brasil. telesurtv.net En el encuentro participan representantes del Gobierno brasileño, parlamentarios de partidos progresistas y delegaciones de países como Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba y Venezuela.

teleSUR, nbb, JDO (2023-03-18). Fuerzas de seguridad detienen a cientos de manifestantes tras protestas en Francia. telesurtv.net Miles de personas se reunieron en París y otras ciudades. Convocan a nuevas movilizaciones, bloquear el país y cambiar al actual Gobierno.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-18). Caída de helicóptero deja cuatro muertos en Sà£o Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Se desconoce la identidad de los accidentados y las posibles causas del siniestro.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-18). Designan a Lázaro Cárdenas Batel secretario permanente de la Celac. telesurtv.net Un secretariado permanente en la comunidad que dé seguimiento a los acuerdos y políticas adoptadas por los países miembros.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-18). Trabajadores convocan huelga por mejoras salariales en Reino Unido. telesurtv.net Se prevé que la huelga tenga lugar por cinco semanas, desde el 3 de abril hasta el 5 de mayo.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-03-18). Clausuran Coloquio Internacional Patria en La Habana, Cuba. telesurtv.net La actividad contó con la intervención de intelectuales, pensadores y políticos de diversos países, así como con un concierto del grupo Buena Fe.

The Dissenter (2023-03-18). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: March 18, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

Thinkers Forum (2023-03-18). African Scholar: Only China Can Deter America from Hegemony. dissidentvoice.org Kyeretwie Opoku, convener of the Socialist Movement of Ghana, speaks to why China presents a peaceful path for the future co-prosperity of the world.

Third Act SF Bay Area (2023-03-18). Tuesday 3/21: Stop Dirty Banking at Wells Fargo HQ in San Francisco. indybay.org Wells Fargo Corporate Headquarters | 420 Montgomery St | San Francisco, CA 94104…

Trinity Tran (2023-03-18). The SVB and Signature Bank Crashes Show Why We Need Public Banking. truthout.org The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank — the second and third largest bank failures in U.S. history respectively — has laid bare the vulnerability of the private banking sector. With over 563 federally insured banks toppling between 2001 and 2023, it's impossible to ignore: The status quo is unsustainable. Amid this financial turbulence, the need for public banking has… |

Unicorn Riot (2023-03-18). An Historic Direct Action in a Forest Outside Atlanta. unicornriot.ninja

Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute For Social Research. (2023-03-18). Again The Dream Of Global Peace And Mutual Respect. popularresistance.org On 24 February 2023, the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a twelve-point plan entitled 'China's Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis'. This 'peace plan', as it has been called, is anchored in the concept of sovereignty, building upon the well-established principles of the United Nations Charter (1945) and the Ten Principles from the Bandung Conference of African and Asian states held in 1955. The plan was released two days after China's senior diplomat Wang Yi visited Moscow, where he met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

WSWS (2023-03-18). After nuclear-capable B-52 flies near Russian airspace, British and German warplanes intercept Russian jet over Baltic. wsws.org The dangerous escalation of tensions in the Baltic and High North comes as Washington and its European allies prepare the ground for a further expansion of their involvement in the Ukraine war.

WSWS (2023-03-18). After Microsoft announces 10,000 layoffs, CWA union endorses tech giant's multibillion-dollar bid for video game publisher ABK. wsws.org The support for the merger is almost certainly part of a deal which exchanged Microsoft's neutrality in union elections for the union bureaucracy's backing.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Australian IYSSE holds meetings against war in Ukraine and preparations for war with China. wsws.org The Australian meetings—in Melbourne and Newcastle—attracted youth, students and workers, both in person and watching live online from around the country.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Chicago mayoral forums mark Democratic Party's sharp shift to the right. wsws.org At three recent forums, candidates Vallas and Johnson agreed on opening up the city's infrastructure and working class youth to exploitation by corporate interests but differ primarily on how to contain growing social discontent.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Australian PM promotes AUKUS as platform for a total war economy. wsws.org Albanese equated the creation of a civilian auto industry following the last world war with the building of an economy based on the production of weaponry for a third world war that could wipe out humanity.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Norfolk Southern alleges defective railcars may have contributed to recent derailment. wsws.org The railcars in question are manufactured by National Steel Car (NSC), a company located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Norfolk Southern's aim with the press release is to imply that these alleged defects could be the reason for the massive derailment in East Palestine.

WSWS (2023-03-18). The German chancellor and government intensify their pro-war policies. wsws.org Chancellor Scholz's government statement on Thursday centred on the NATO war offensive against Russia.

WSWS (2023-03-18). ICC issues arrest warrant against Putin as part of US-NATO propaganda campaign for regime change. wsws.org The transparently political action by the International Criminal Court takes place amidst ever more open statements from US and NATO officials that the aim of the war is regime change in Moscow.

WSWS (2023-03-18). French students speak out after 5 arrested at protest to defend garbage workers striking against Macron's pension cut. wsws.org Protests are erupting cross France after Macron announced plans to ram through his widely despised pension cuts without even a parliamentary vote.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Honduras cuts ties to Taiwan in favor of China. wsws.org The decision reduces Taiwan's diplomatic allies to just 13—a measure of Washington's falling economic and political influence in Latin America in relation to China.

WSWS (2023-03-18). My Lost Country: The fate of Iraqi culture and society. wsws.org A piece of autobiography and a tribute to the filmmaker's theater director father, the work is intended, above all, as "an act of resistance" against the imperialist devastation of Iraqi culture and society.

WSWS (2023-03-18). California UPS worker speaks out ahead of contract talks: "Now is the time for action" wsws.org UPS worker Gerardo explained what conditions at UPS are like and what he and other workers are demanding in the next contract.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Paris police assault garbage workers striking against Macron's cuts. wsws.org On Thursday morning, in a signal that Macron is preparing brutal repression of continuing protests against pension cuts, police assaulted garbage workers' pickets in the Paris suburb of Ivry.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Rank-and-file candidate Will Lehman's statement on the UAW election crisis. wsws.org The conclusion of the second round of the UAW national officers' election has proven definitively that the election was a fraud conducted with contempt for the rights of the rank-and-file membership.

Yao Fei (2023-03-18). El bloqueo de chips de EE.UU. no puede detener el progreso tecnológico de China. globalizacion.ca Desde que el gobierno de Biden llegó al poder, considera a China como su mayor ´competidor estratégico ª, promueve sanciones y ´desacoplamiento ª contra China en el campo de la alta tecnología, en un intento de sofocar la innovación y la competitividad…

Yasmin Cader (2023-03-18). Celebrating 60 Years of Gideon v. Wainwright. aclu.org Sixty years ago today, the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in In the deca…

Zoe Alexandra (2023-03-18). Mexico is charting its own path towards energy sovereignty. peoplesdispatch.org On March 18, Mexicans are marking 85 years since the decision to expropriate oil resources from foreign companies. This comes at a time when Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has nationalized the country's lithium and has promised energy self-sufficiency by 2024…

David Swanson (2023-03-18). Iraq and 15 Lessons We Never Learned. globalresearch.ca

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Victor Rodriguez (2023-03-18). Uruguay's Right-Wing President Threatens to Turn Back Clock to the Dark Age of Early Cold War. covertactionmagazine.com Teachers' Unions Have Become Target of Illegal Surveillance Since Luis Lacalle Pou became President of Uruguay in early 2020 as the first self-proclaimed non-leftist president in Uruguay since his father, Luis Alberto Lacalle in the 1990s, he has used his platform to vocally condemn socialist regimes in the Americas, particularly feuding with the Castro regime in …

Staff (2023-03-18). El diputado de Manuel Tames o un médico que vive para ayudar a los demás (+ Podcast y Fotos). cubadebate.cu Por los pasillos del Hospital General Docente Dr Agostinho Neto, en Guantánamo, siempre está el doctor Luis Alberto Ramírez Díaz haciendo malabares entre el ejercicio de la medicina y la subdirección quirúrgica del centro. Ambas responsabilidades las lleva con dedicación, bajo la premisa que ha primado en su vida: dedicarse a ayudar sin esperar una moneda de cambio.

Staff (2023-03-18). Trinidad y su Cadena Azul. cubadebate.cu El 11 de agosto de 1955 una noticia de última hora acaparaba espacio en todos los noticieros radiales. Amado Trinidad Velasco, exmonarca de la radio cubana, había aparecido ahorcado en su finca San José, en las afueras de Guanajay. En ruina, triste, solo y olvidado, el otrora poderoso dueño de la RHC Cadena Azul decidía privarse de la vida.

Staff (2023-03-18). Cuba sigue siendo un faro para América Latina y el mundo. cubadebate.cu La noche del 17 de marzo fue mágica. Música, colores, patriotismo. Cientos de personas se aglomeraron en torno a la escalinata de la Univerisdad de La Habana. Así fue el cierre del Coloquio Internacional "Patria" que reunió a decenas de especialistas de la comunicación política de otros pueblos hermanos y de Cuba.

Staff (2023-03-18). Anuncian alta probabilidad de lluvias y tormentas eléctricas para la región occidental de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la tarde del sábado y durante el transcurso del domingo se incrementarán las áreas de chubascos, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas en la región occidental de Cuba, situación asociada a la cercanía y tránsito sobre ese territorio del frente frío número 13, de la temporada invernal 2022-2023. Así lo notificó el Centro de Pronósticos del Instituto de Meteorología,…

Staff (2023-03-18). Derrumbe en Centro Habana deja al menos dos personas lesionadas, incluyendo un menor. cubadebate.cu Usuarios en redes sociales han publicado sobre un derrumbe en la calle San Miguel entre Campanario y Manrique en Centro Habana. Hasta el momento se han reportado dos personas lesionadas debido al incidente, incluyendo un menor de entre 4 y 5 años de edad. Los bomberos y los servicios médicos trabajan para atender a los afectados.

Staff (2023-03-18). Ecuador: Sismo de magnitud 6,7 deja varios muertos y daños materiales. cubadebate.cu Varias personas han muerto en distintas ciudades afectadas por un sismo de magnitud 6,7 que se registró este sábado cerca de la urbe de Balao, en la provincia de Guayas (Ecuador), según datos del Servicio Geológico de EE.UU. (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés).

Staff (2023-03-18). Equipo de Cuba entrena para duelo semifinal del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Con espíritu de unidad y orgullo nacional, el equipo de béisbol de Cuba realizó hoy aquí su segundo entrenamiento de cara al duelo semifinal de mañana en Clásico Mundial, con el regreso de Yoenis Céspedes. Regresar entre los cuatro grandes del orbe ya es un triunfo histórico para el deporte más popular en el país caribeño.

Staff (2023-03-18). Renuevan acuerdo para la exportación de cereales y fertilizantes desde Rusia y Ucrania. cubadebate.cu El presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, anunció hoy la renovación del acuerdo para la exportación de granos y fertilizantes a través del Mar Negro desde Ucrania y Rusia, que expiraba esta noche.El llamado pacto del corredor de cereales fue renovado como resultado de negociaciones con las dos partes, según dijo Erdogan, en un discurso pronunciado en la ciudad turca de Canakkale.

Staff (2023-03-18). Trump convoca a sus seguidores a protestar, ante la posibilidad de ser acusado y detenido por corrupción. cubadebate.cu El expresidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha asegurado esta jornada en su red social Truth Social que será arrestado el martes y ha llamado a sus seguidores a protestar. Mientras tanto, las agencias policiales del país norteamericano están discutiendo preparativos de seguridad adicional para la Corte Penal de Nueva York y sus alrededores.

Fight Back (2023-03-18). 36 newly elected Police District Councilors endorse Brandon Johnson. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – After celebrating their victories in the Chicago municipal elections on February 28, 36 of the 66 newly elected Police District Councilors voiced their support of the Brandon Johnson mayoral campaign. At a press conference with Johnson outside City Hall on Monday, March 13, many councilors explained why they would rather work under a Johnson administration than a Vallas one. | "I think Paul Vallas should go back to Palos Heights and run for mayor there. We need someone who is deeply rooted like Brandon Johnson," said Arewa Karen Winters, 15th District Councilor. "Brandon Johnson is the only candida…

Fight Back (2023-03-18). Denver students continue push for campus demilitarization with speakout. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO — On March 15, students at Auraria Campus in Denver gathered to voice support for a resolution that would prohibit their campus police from obtaining military weapons from the Pentagon's 1033 Program. The resolution comes after a yearlong fight led by Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) to pressure administration to agree to the ban. | The Pentagon 1033 Program is a way for police departments to acquire military equipment from the Pentagon at low prices. While Auraria Campus Police Department (ACPD) claims they only use the program to acquire items such as office supplies, they notably did at…

Fight Back (2023-03-18). Family of Chicano elder murdered by East LA Sheriffs demands justice. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA — On March 11, about 30 people gathered in front of the East LA Sheriff's Station to protest the recent murder of Miguel Angel Lopez, a 70-year-old Chicano man, during an early morning raid in his Maywood home while his wife, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were present. | On January 26 at 5: 45 a.m., two LA Sheriff deputies from East LA station murdered Miguel Lopez, shooting him seven times while conducting a search warrant; claiming he had a gun in his hand. Miguel's wife Luz Lopez was getting ready for work when the two deputies were at their home and thought they were burglars. The…

Norman Solomon (2023-03-18). 'War Made Easy' — The Iraq War 20 years later. therealnews.com

_____ (2023-03-18). Britain and France unsuccessfully attempt to force Russia out of Central Asia. journal-neo.org

Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. (2023-03-18). The US Is The Greatest Threat To World Peace And Collective Humanity. popularresistance.org As anti-imperialist and Anti-war activists are preparing to mobilize in Washington D.C. on the 20th anniversary of the illegal and immoral invasion of Iraq by the U.S. and its Western colonial allies, it is imperative that authentic anti-imperialist forces and those earnestly committed to an Anti-war principle recognize two things: the U.S. based transnational ruling class is fully invested in the doctrine of U.S. "Full Spectrum Dominance," and as a consequence the U.S. state has become an existential threat to collective humanity on our planet. | The recognition of these two "facts" are the only basis of a polit…

Allan Fisher (2023-03-18). Saturday 3/18: Protest nonstop war and militarism – demand negotiations! indybay.org Town Clock (Water Street) Santa Cruz…

Angela (2023-03-18). Saturday 3/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Ann Wright, Popular Resistance. (2023-03-18). Don't Let The Media Cheerlead Us Into More Wars Like It Did in Iraq. popularresistance.org Twenty years ago on this coming weekend, I was in Mongolia as the Deputy US Ambassador. After writing a Dissent Cable in early March 2003 on the pending U.S. war on Iraq to my boss Secretary of State Colin Powell, I made the decision to resign from the U.S. government as it was poised to invade, occupy and destroy the sovereign state of Iraq. I was one of three U.S. diplomats who resigned—Brady Kiesling and John Brown resigned before me. | For months, the Bush administration attempted to get the U.S. public to believe that Saddam Hussein was hiding weapons of mass destruction and therefore was a threat to t…

Brenda Norrell (2023-03-18). 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."

Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-18). 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.

Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-18). 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.

City of Sunnyvale (2023-03-18). Wednesday 4/5: EV Financial Incentives Clinic. indybay.org Online Webinar…

Craig Baldwin (2023-03-18). Saturday 3/25: MAR. 25: "WHO CARES ANYWAY": BOOK LAUNCH AND TOILING MIDGETS PERFORMANCE. indybay.org ATA Gallery is located on the corner of Valencia and 21st streets in San Francisco's Mission district … 992 Valencia St.

Craig Baldwin (2023-03-18). 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.

Dabor Resiere, Jonathan Florentin, Hatem Kallel, Rishika Banydeen, Ruddy Valentino, Moustapha Dramé, José-Louis Barnay, Papa Gueye, Bruno Mégarbane, Hossein Mehdaoui, Rémi Neviere, Toxicological Research Group on chlordecone at the University Hospital of Martinique (2023-03-18). [Correspondence] Chlordecone (Kepone) poisoning in the French Territories in the Americas. thelancet.com For more than 40 years, two French territories in the Americas, Martinique and Guadeloupe, have been confronted with one of the biggest environmental scandals in Caribbean history due to the use of an organochlorine pesticide, chlordecone (also known under the brand name Kepone), in banana plantations. Although banned from use in the USA since the 1970s, this pesticide was intensively applied in the banana fields of these two French Caribbean territories from 1972 to 1993 to combat the banana weevil, a serious insect pest for banana crops.

Danielle Villasana (2023-03-18). [Perspectives] Aftermath of the Türkiye—Syria earthquake. thelancet.com The earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6, 2023, will have lasting health and humanitarian impacts. Current estimates indicate more than 50‚Äà000 people have died and over 100‚Äà000 people have been injured. Thousands of buildings and much infrastructure are destroyed, with millions of people displaced, including vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, people living with chronic health conditions or disabilities, and older people. In Türkiye—a country grappling with a flailing economy and the impacts of the conflict in neighbouring Syria[mda…

Danielle Villasana (2023-03-18). [Perspectives] Aftermath of the Türkiye—Syria earthquake. thelancet.com The earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6, 2023, will have lasting health and humanitarian impacts. Current estimates indicate more than ‚Äà000 people have died and over 100‚Äà000 people have been injured. Thousands of buildings and much infrastructure are destroyed, with millions of people displaced, including vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, people living with chronic health conditions or disabilities, and older people. In Türkiye—a country grappling with a flailing economy and the impacts of the conflict in neighbouring Syria[md…

Declartion for American Democracy (2023-03-18). Tuesday 3/28: American Democracy: A Way Forward for Voting Freedom. indybay.org Online event…

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). 38 Chinese warmly welcomed in Vietnam as cross-border tourism resumes. ecns.cn A tour group left China via the Dongxing Port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Wednesday and was warmly welcomed by the MongCai Port in Vietnam.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). AUKUS partnership aims to create a NATO replica in Asia-Pacific region: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The U.S., the UK and Australia are putting up an Anglo-Saxon clique and creating the so-called AUKUS trilateral security partnership to advance nuclear submarine cooperation and other cutting-edge military technology cooperation, which is typical Cold War mentality and a move that opens a Pandora's box, which will seriously impact regional and global peace and security, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Comicomment: 'Democracy Summit' masks hegemony under the guise of democracy. ecns.cn The United States itself has a notorious reputation in the field of democracy and is not qualified to act as a "lecturer" on human rights. The so-called "Democracy Summit"is using "democracy" as a cover to maintain hegemony, where the preservation of hegemony is the true goal and the promotion of democracy is false.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Insights | Swaran Singh: Chinese modernization unique and has global significance. ecns.cn China's modernization has become a popular topic in recent years., Dduring an exclusive interview with China News Network, Professor Swaran Singh, who teaches International Relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi) and currently a visiting professor with University of British Columbia (Vancouver), gave his ideas on this topic, as well as topics on the global economy and China's roles in global governance.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Scientist reveals goals for future lunar research station. ecns.cn Scientists have proposed several objectives for a future international lunar research station, including moon-based Earth observation and lunar resource utilization.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). China's FDI inflow up 6.1 pct in first two months. ecns.cn Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Chinese mainland, in actual use, expanded 6.1 percent year on year to 268.44 billion yuan in the first two months of 2023, the Ministry of Commerce said Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Chinese FM meets Pakistani foreign secretary on bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Friday met with Pakistani Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan in Beijing, saying that China will advance and deepen friendly cooperation with Pakistan.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Two new plant species discovered in SW China. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered two new plant species in a giant panda habitat in southwest China's Sichuan Province, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). HKSAR, Macao SAR chief executives support formation of Hong Kong and Macao work office of CPC Central Committee. ecns.cn Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee and Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Ho Iat Seng on Thursday expressed firm support for the formation of the Hong Kong and Macao work office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). China's ministry releases top 10 scientific advances. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Science and Technology Friday released the top 10 domestic scientific advances of 2022.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Canada removes COVID-19 testing requirements for Chinese travelers. ecns.cn Canada will remove mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements for air travelers arriving from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions starting Friday, the Canadian government announced on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). China's finance ministry imposes penalty on China Huarong, Deloitte. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance has imposed an administrative penalty on China Huarong Asset Management Co., Ltd. (China Huarong) and its auditor Deloitte for severe distortion of accounting information and serious auditing defects, respectively.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Chinese president to pay state visit to Russia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from March 20 to 22 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Xi's Russia trip to advance friendship, cooperation, peace: spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Russia will be a trip of friendship, cooperation and peace, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Brazilian President to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Federative Republic of Brazil will pay a state visit to China from March 26 to 31, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Chinese FM spokesperson addresses questions including on Brazilian president's upcoming visit. ecns.cn The following is the full text of Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's regular press conference on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Tsinghua launches "International Joint Mission on Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality" ecns.cn Tsinghua University held the launch ceremony of the "International Joint Mission on Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality" on Mar 14, demonstrating its commitment to environmental protection.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Culture Fact: Kunqu Opera. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Artifacts featuring Gandhara culture on show at Beijing's Palace Museum. ecns.cn A visitor takes photos of an ancient Buddhist statue of standing Buddha (1st?2nd century) during an exhibition.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Aerial view of cole flower scenery in Jiangxi. ecns.cn A high-speed train runs through a sea of blooming cole flowers in east China's Jiangxi Province, March 16, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Five bridges over Wujiang River in Guizhou. ecns.cn Five bridges built over the Wujiang River, form a spectacular view of bridge flying over the Wujiang River in Guizhou.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). In numbers: China issues white paper on law-based cyberspace governance in new era. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Cradle of Civilization: Mount Emei. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Panda Pavilion at Beijing Zoo under renovation. ecns.cn The Panda Pavilion at Beijing Zoo has been renovated so that the pandas here can have a better living environment.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). China launches new Earth observation satellite. ecns.cn China on Friday sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Insights | Pakistani scholar: China strikes a balance between economy and COVID containment. ecns.cn Hannan Hussain, Assistant Research Associate at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) and Author, said that in the face of the COVID-19 epidemic, there's a common understanding that countries need to strike a balance between economic growth and COVID containment.

ecns.cn (2023-03-18). Insights | Pakistani scholar: High level of trust between citizens and government is key to China's success in fighting COVID-19. ecns.cn Hannan Hussain, Assistant Research Associate at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) and Author, said that Chinese citizens have a high level of trust in the government, which made China successful in fighting COVID-19.

Editor (2023-03-18). A sane voice amidst the madness. mronline.org 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, writes Joe Lauria.

Editor (2023-03-18). FBI Bookstore Spying in Chicago Eyes Abortion Rights, Cop City, Anti-Development Activists. scheerpost.com Nearly 30 pages of FBI documents obtained by Unicorn Riot reveal a pattern of monitoring of Pilsen Community Books, a worker-owned and collectively managed bookstore in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago.

Editor (2023-03-18). 'Rigorous' Maidan Massacre Exposé Suppressed By Top Academic Journal. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-18). The Roots of the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse (w/ Matt Stoller). scheerpost.com Briahna Joy Gray and Matt Stoller discuss the collapse of SVB, and anti-trust in relation to East Palestine and the prospective merger between Jet Blue and Spirit Airlines.

Federica Quarata, Diana Lelli, Davide Maria Biancone, Giovanni Gherardi, Raffaele Antonelli Incalzi (2023-03-18). [Clinical Picture] A urinary tract infection caused by Escherichia coli mucoid phenotype progresses to a pneumonia and respiratory failure. thelancet.com A 69-year-old woman was admitted to our ward with fever and respiratory failure. 3 weeks earlier she had been treated with ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract infection, caused by Escherichia coli; she had a history of diabetes.

Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry (2023-03-18). Food Not Bombs Will Not Be Silenced. indybay.org

Geoff Watts (2023-03-18). [Obituary] Samuel Lawrence Katz. thelancet.com Paediatrician, virologist, and co-developer of measles vaccine. Born in Manchester, NH, USA, on May 29, 1927, he died in Chapel Hill, NC, USA, on Oct 31, 2022 aged 95 years.

Institute for the Critical Study of Society (2023-03-18). Sunday 3/19: War in Ukraine: One Year On: The Root Causes of Conflict. indybay.org Zoom meeting ID: 811 3335 0622 | Passcode: ICSS2717rs | us02web.zoom.us/j/81133350622?pwd=dUUyUWppbWt6djVTaElISUhocXpSUT09

Isaac Nellist (2023-03-18). Young people want real change, not empty promises. greenleft.org.au Young people are moving away from the major parties in search of real political change. Isaac Nellist reports.

Jeremy Earp (2023-03-18). Who's in Control of How We Remember the Iraq War? indybay.org Orwell and newspeak vs. history and democracy…

Jeremy W Jacobs, Laura D Stephens, Jennifer S Woo, Elizabeth S Allen, Garrett S Booth (2023-03-18). [Correspondence] Firearms and blood transfusion: an inescapable disentanglement. thelancet.com The incidence of mass shootings in the USA continues to increase; more than 45‚Äà000 total gun deaths occurred in 2020 alone, the most on record for years with full data available.1 These statistics highlight increasing gun violence, one of the primary contributors to blood shortages. Patients with gunshot wounds are 5 times more likely to require a blood transfusion and receive 10 times more blood components than patients with traumatic injuries that are not gunshot wounds, equating to millions of US dollars in blood acquisition costs.

John Mullen (2023-03-18). Authoritarian Macron on the back foot: Could France explode? greenleft.org.au Having spent the past few days begging MPs from the traditional right-wing Republican Party to abstain rather than vote against his pensions bill, French President Emmanuel Macron decided at the last moment to impose the bill by decree, reports John Mullen.

John Zarocostas (2023-03-18). [World Report] Global health experts welcome Kasai dismissal. thelancet.com WHO's dismissal of Takeshi Kasai, Regional Director for the Western Pacific, could pressure WHO leadership to take decisive action in other misconduct cases. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.

John Zarocostas (2023-03-18). [World Report] "Impunity" enabling South Sudan human rights violations. thelancet.com A new report to the UN Human Rights Council outlines how violence is worsening health and humanitarian programmes. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.

Karl Kramer (2023-03-18). 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)…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-03-18). 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.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-03-18). 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…

Kite Line (2023-03-18). Kite Line: We Have to Stick Together. itsgoingdown.org Long-running abolitionist radio show and podcast Kite Line reports on the recent 'week of action' against Cop City in so-called Atlanta, GA. Listen and Download HERE During a dramatic week of action in the Atlanta forest this past week, hundreds of forest defenders sabotaged a construction site for the unpopular "Cop City" development. Police responded…

Labor Video Project (2023-03-18). Solidarity With East Palestine/Hunters Point & Nationalize The Railroads: Action in SF. indybay.org

Marc Martorell Junyent (2023-03-18). A Crucial Year: Turkey at a Turning Point. juancole.com Reviews of Gönül Tol, Erdoƒüan's War: A Strongman's Struggle at Home and in Syria (London: Hurst and Co., 2022) and Dimitar Bechev, Turkey Under Erdoƒüan: How a Country Turned from Democracy and the West (New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2022). Augsburg, Germany (Feature: Special to Informed Comment) — At the beginning of …

Mickey Z. (2023-03-18). My Lai, "Killing Ideology," and Disobeying Orders. dissidentvoice.org "We weren't there to kill human beings, really. We were there to kill ideology." (Lt. William Calley) Officially termed an "incident" (as opposed to a "massacre"), the events of March 16, 1968, at My Lai — a hamlet in South Vietnam — are widely portrayed and accepted to this day as an aberration. While the …

Middle East Monitor (2023-03-18). Number of demolitions by Israel of Palestinian property doubles. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — Seventy-seven Palestinian-owned buildings have been destroyed since the extreme far-right government led by Benjamin Netanyahu took office, according to UN figures. The figure is nearly double the number of demolitions imposed by Israel during the same period last year. Ministers such as Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich publicly advocate …

Mouna Khaity, Mervat Alhaffar, Natasha Howard (2023-03-18). [Correspondence] We cannot erase Syrians' suffering with "solidarity" and political infighting. thelancet.com "The UN's failure to act quickly to save Syrian lives in the face of a humanitarian catastrophe is utterly shameful and should be a stain on its conscience."1 | Raed Al Saleh, The White Helmets…

NARAL Pro-Choice America (2023-03-18). Tuesday 3/21: Medication Abortion Teach-in w/ NARAL. indybay.org Online event…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with hot flashes due to menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vasomotor symptoms — the medical term for hot flashes — are among the most common menopause symptoms women experience. Hot flashes, along with night sweats, can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Dr. Suneela Vegunta, a Mayo Clinic women's health physician, explains what happens to the body and offers ways to find relief. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eRzYfnKjqzg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: How losing an hour of sleep can affect your body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. Clocks are turned an hour forward, which means you'll be losing an hour of sleep. And Mayo Clinic experts say that missing out on that shut-eye time can affect your body. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/V10gPhowQKQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. When daylight saving time…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Science Saturday: Researchers elucidate details about the role of inflammation in liver regeneration. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The liver has the greatest regenerative capacity of any organ in the body, making it possible for surgeons to treat cancerous and noncancerous diseases with extensive surgical approaches. However, underlying chronic liver diseases, like cirrhosis or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, are known to inhibit the liver's ability to regenerate after surgery. Without regeneration, the liver cannot function, and patients can develop postoperative liver failure — often a lethal complication. In a recent paper published in JHEP Reports, Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer — also known as colorectal cancer — and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American Cancer Society. It's a trend experts have seen over the last decade. Colon cancer symptoms usually don't appear in early stages of the disease and when they do, they are often at an advanced stage. Dr. Johanna Chan, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says it's important to recognize colon cancer symptoms and to seek…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Game-changing treatment for chronic kidney disease could slow down progression of the disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org About 15% of adults in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic kidney disease — that's about 37 million people. What if those people could be treated with medication that could slow the progression of their disease, and help avoid the need for dialysis and kidney transplantation altogether? Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist says there is a class of medications to help people with chronic kidney disease that does just that. He says Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Consumer Health: What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop diabetes. I was told to limit my sugar intake. Can you explain more about the condition and how I can avoid diabetes? ANSWER: When a person is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, it means he or she has several conditions that, if left untreated, significantly raise the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is bariatric surgery? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've struggled with obesity for many years and have tried to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise. My doctor recently told me that I could be a good candidate for bariatric surgery. What is bariatric surgery? And are there different types of procedures available? ANSWER: Obesity is a disease, and overcoming it often is not easy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines overweight or obesity as a "weight that is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Cauliflower: A versatile nutrition superstar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many consumers, you may be on a quest for healthier food options and willing to try something new or a new take on a familiar food. If you're diagnosed with celiac disease, you may be looking for gluten-free alternatives. Or maybe you're on the hunt for lower carbohydrate choices. Cauliflower may be just what you're searching for. This versatile veggie can be eaten raw, cooked, roasted, grilled, baked into a pizza crust, or cooked…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Consumer Health: Do you check the Nutrition Facts label? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about using the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy choices. Most people in the U.S. don't eat a healthy diet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most consume too much sodium, saturated fat and sugar, increasing their risk of chronic diseases. The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods is a tool created by the Food and Drug Administration to help…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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, …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Early Mayo Clinic research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Perianal fistulas are painful tunnels between the intestine and the skin that often do not go away with standard medical or surgical care. People with Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel conditions are most at risk for this condition. In a prospective, phase 1 clinical trial, researchers loaded stem cells…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic again recognized as 'World's Best Hospital' in Newsweek rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic in Rochester is again ranked No. 1 in the world by Newsweek in its list of the "World's Best Hospitals." The ranking is a tribute to the work of staff across Mayo Clinic. "Among the hallmarks of great hospitals … are not just first-class care, first-class research and first-class innovation. The very best institutions also share another quality: consistency," Newsweek states. "The world's best hospitals consistently attract the best people and provide the best outcomes…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). How to get the most out of napping. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it's important to consider the effects napping may bring. The time of day and length of time you nap can provide benefits or create problems. Knowing when to nap and providing yourself with a suitable napping environment will produce the greatest benefits. Consider why you're napping Before lying down to take a daily nap, you may want…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). '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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-18). 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…

Nigel Bouvart (2023-03-18). Hundreds protest transphobe Michael Knowles in Buffalo. workers.org Buffalo, New York Hundreds of people turned out to demonstrate against Michael Knowles' speaking engagement at the University of Buffalo (UB) on March 9, greatly outnumbering those who attended the event, which included some who went inside to disrupt it. Credit: Buffalo WW bureau Knowles, a right-wing pundit for the . . . |

Oakland Privacy (2023-03-18). Wednesday 4/12: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.

Peter Boyle (2023-03-18). Video: NSW's housing crisis election'. greenleft.org.au Green Left accompanied housing activist and Socialist Alliance candidate Rachel Evans on a visit to the Waterloo and Glebe public housing estates to speak to public housing tenants and fellow housing activists about solutions to the housing crisis that overshadows the coming NSW election..

Peter Certo (2023-03-18). 20 Years On, What Did the Iraq War Truly Cost? juancole.com By Peter Certo | — ( Otherwords.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. By Peter Certo | Most of us who were alive then remember where we were on the morning of the 9/11 attacks. As …

Pink Knight Press (2023-03-18). Charlie Kirk and Proud Boys Confronted at UC Davis. itsgoingdown.org Report from Pink Knight Press on recent antifascist mobilization against Turning Point USA event at UC Davis that brought out members of the Proud Boys. photo: Black Zebra Students began protesting at Kirk's planned venue at 5 PM, a small group that doubled in size every few minutes. Right-wing event attendees and streamers prodded the…

Pink Knight Press (2023-03-18). Protest: Charlie Kirk at UC Davis. indybay.org On March 14, U.C. Davis hosted Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk to around 300 attendees and a fierce student-led resistance of the same number.

Prabir Purkayastha (2023-03-18). The West no longer World leaders in 84% of critical technologies. mronline.org Kailath, originally from Kerala but settled in the U.S., is one of the foremost names in the world in communications, control and signal processing. I remembered his words while reading the recent startling headlines that China has become the world leader in 37 of 44 critical technologies evaluated by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI).

Princess Harmony (2023-03-18). Drugs and the 'War on Drugs': Weapons against workers and oppressed. workers.org The history of the use of drugs — legal and illicit — against the working class and its movement is a long one. The "War on Drugs" — officially declared on June 17, 1971, but a staple of U.S. policy since the 1950s and amplified in 1973 — really acts . . . |

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-18). Colin Powell and the "The Sloppy Dossier": Plagiarism and "Fake Intelligence" Used to Justify the 2003 War on Iraq: Copied and Pasted from the Internet into an "Official" British Intel Report. globalresearch.ca Fake intelligence as well as plagiarized quotations had been slipped into an official intelligence report on Iraq's WMD presented to the UN Security Council by Secretary of State Colin Powell in February 2003.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-18). The New World Order Crisis and "The Reproduction of Real Life": Food, Water and Energy. Three Fundamental Necessities of Life in Jeopardy. globalresearch.ca The provision of food, water and fuel is a precondition of civilized society: they are necessary factors for the survival of the human species…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-03-18). Colombia_Río Sogamoso de Santander: °Aguas para la vida…! indybay.org

Richard Horton (2023-03-18). [Comment] Offline: The silencing of the South. thelancet.com League tables are addictive. From football to motorsport, tennis to golf, we relish following who is up and who is down. Understandably so, given that sport is fiercely competitive between individuals and teams. But universities? Provosts and Presidents of our greatest higher education institutions obsess over their rankings. Three dominate—the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). These metrics of achievement should be challenged.

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-18). Aliyev in Karabakh thumps chest over last Caucasus war, warns of another. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyMarch 18, 2023 No one should forget results of Second Karabakh War — President Ilham Aliyev No one should forget results of the Second Karabakh War, said President Ilham Aliyev as he addressed the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Novruz holiday in the Talish village of the Tartar district. "We …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-18). Once slandered by Western-backed fascists, Georgian oppostion leader goes over to Global War Party. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerMarch 27 2023 Irakli Kobakhidze Calls President Salome Zourabichvili's Recent Statements 'Incomprehensible' Georgian Dream Chairman Irakli Kobakhidze criticized President Salome Zourabichvili's recent statements and called it 'incomprehensible'. Kobakhidze named three factors that led to the support of the Georgian Dream for Zourabichvili's candidacy in the presidential elections. "One of the main criteria was that …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-18). Strasbourg: EU rallies Georgian opposition forces for coup, second war front. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerMarch 27 2023 Four Opposition Parties Hold Meetings in Strasbourg The leaders of Girchi — More Freedom, Droa, Strategy Aghmasheneli and the United National Movement held meetings with members of various political groups of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The representatives of the parties held several meetings in the European Parliament, where the main …

San José May Day Coalition (2023-03-18). Saturday 3/25: May Day 2023 Community Screen Printing Event. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…

Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs (2023-03-18). Monday 3/20: Defend Food Not Bombs Right to Share Food & Protest. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz…

Shawn Yuan (2023-03-18). [World Report] Health and the invasion of Iraq: 20 years later. thelancet.com The legacy of the US-led invasion is still being felt across Iraqi society. Shawn Yuan reports from Baghdad.

Staff (2023-03-18). Proyecto Puentes de Amor realiza declaración sobre la participación del equipo cubano de béisbol en Miami. cubadebate.cu El movimiento Puentes de Amor aplaude las victorias del equipo de pelota cubano en la Copa Mundial de Béisbol. Ese equipo, compuesto por cubanos que residen en Cuba, en los Estados Unidos y en otros países del mundo, es un monumento a la diversidad, la inclusión y un bello ejemplo de lo que podemos lograr juntos.

Staff (2023-03-18). Protesta de los Trece: La joven intelectualidad en la vanguardia. cubadebate.cu La Protesta de los Trece marcó un camino de inserción en la sociedad y sus problemas para aquel grupo, pero que impactó mucho más allá de los trece jóvenes. Era la asunción del deber social de los intelectuales, que rebasaría las limitaciones de miradas elitistas de algunos o de compromisos con espacios de poder en otros. La Protesta de los Trece fue el momento de irrupción, desde un movimiento cívico, para plantearse el gran propósito de cumplir el sueño de mármol de Martí.

Staff (2023-03-18). øCómo se ve la escalinata de la Universidad de La Habana esta noche? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cientos de jóvenes llegaron a la escalinata de la Universidad de La Habana para participar en el acto de clausura del Coloquio Internacional "Patria" y el concierto de Buena Fe. El espectáculo político-cultural ha sido organizado con la participación de realizadores audiovisuales, músicos, artistas del video mapping y expertos nacionales e internacionales.

Staff (2023-03-18). Cuba: Consejo de Estado examina agenda legislativa y preparativos para elecciones nacionales. cubadebate.cu Sobre la agenda legislativa del país y los preparativos para las elecciones nacionales del próximo 26 de marzo debatieron los miembros del Consejo de Estado en su sesión de este viernes encabezada por el Presidente de este órgano, Esteban Lazo Hernández. Como primer punto de la agenda, fue aprobado el decreto ley modificativo del decreto ley no. 56 "De la Maternidad de la Trabajadora y la Responsabilidad de las Familias".

Staff (2023-03-18). Las 3 del día: La canción del Team Asere y más noticias de la semana que termina (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Ya llega un nuevo resumen semanal de Las 3 del día, hoy conducido por Karina Rodríguez y Claudia Fonseca. Terminamos estos siete días con la grata noticia de que el trompetista Alexander Abreu y su grupo Havana D' Primera estrenaron la canción y el video de #TeamAsere. Esta y otras informaciones aquí en Las 3 del día.

Staff (2023-03-18). México le roba la victoria a Puerto Rico en Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu México y Puerto Rico, dos de las grandes sorpresas del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol se enfrentaron este viernes en el LoanDepot Park, de Miami, Fla, por un boleto a las semifinales del torneo. Tras un apretado juego, México consiguió la victoria por 5 carreras frente a 4 de su contrincante. Ahora le queda la "pelea" frente al equipo de Japón.

Staff (2023-03-18). US Federal Reserve Makes Unprecedented Move to 'Save' Banks (+Bailout). orinocotribune.com The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, injected around The Federal Reserve set the dollar printing machine to full capacity after the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and the Signature Bank. Another US bank, the First Republic Bank managed to…

Stephanie Hedgecoke (2023-03-18). End the blockade: Socialist Cuba and mosquitos — humanity calls; Cuba answers. workers.org Mosquito-carried disease vectors have plagued humanity for millennia. Mosquitos carry dengue, yellow fever, malaria, West Nile fever, Zika fever, several varieties of encephalitis, Rift Valley fever, Chikungunya and Lymphatic filariasis, as well as Dog heartworm. Aedes mosquitos transmit dengue fever to cause 96 million symptomatic cases a year, resulting in . . . |

Steve Melendez (2023-03-18). American Indian Genocide Museum at Austin Expo. indybay.org We are here today at the SXSW Conference and Expo here in Austin, Texas telling our story because we know if we don't, no one else will. We are here today to bring awareness that past injustices are still being experienced today. We are here today to bring awareness that the racism of the past is still the cornerstone of American laws. Gone perhaps are the scalp bounties paid for Indian men, women, and children but, on the other hand, not one treaty has ever been honored.

Stuart W Flint (2023-03-18). [Correspondence] Error in NHS England's BMI calculator and daily calorie recommendations. thelancet.com BMI is a calculation of height and weight to identify a person's weight status.1 BMI is calculated by a person's weight in kilograms (or pounds) divided by the square of height in metres (or feet).1 The BMI ranges are underweight (<18 ∑5 kg/m2), healthy weight (18 ∑5—24 ∑9 kg/m2), overweight (25 ∑0—29 ∑9 kg/m2), and obese (‚â•30 kg/m2).1...

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-18). Parlamento salvadoreño cambia reglas previo a año de elecciones. telesurtv.net En adición, un error y la falta de debate por parte de los diputados oficialistas, hizo que en realidad, la Asamblea Legislativa haya derogado todo el código electoral por completo y no solo un artículo.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-18). Movimiento indígena exige participar en elecciones en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Misión de Observación Electoral Guatemala (MOE-GT) insta a las cortes de justicia a dictar sentencias definitivas a la mayor brevedad en los casos que son tramitados.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-18). Presidente mexicano confirma cumbre regional sobre la inflación. telesurtv.net Entre ellos estarán los mandatarios de Chile, Argentina, Brasil, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Belice, Bolivia y San Vicente.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-18). Sociedad civil cubana se prepara para Examen Periódico de DDHH. telesurtv.net En un coloquio se ratificó el acompañamiento al Estado para continuar avanzando en la promoción y protección de todos los Derechos Humanos para todos en Cuba.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-18). Gobierno de Bolivia ratifica transparencia en industrialización de litio. telesurtv.net La viceministra de Comunicación señala que el Gobierno tiene participación y soberanía en todo el proceso de producción y comercialización de ese recurso.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-18). Movimiento indígena busca salidas a crisis política de Ecuador. telesurtv.net A la reunión están citados organizaciones de indígenas, campesinos, estudiantes, trabajadores, entre otros gremios.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-18). Acciones de First Republic Bank caen pese a rescate financiero de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los títulos de First Republic cayeron un 30 por ciento este jueves y luego subieron 9,8 por ciento al cerrar el día. Entidades financieras le inyectaron 30.000 millones de dólares.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-18). Tropas israelíes asesinan a cuatro palestinos en Jenin. telesurtv.net Según medios locales, una fuerza israelí encubierta se internó en la ciudad a bordo de dos vehículos civiles.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-18). Confirman visita a Rusia de presidente chino Xi Jinping. telesurtv.net La Presidencia rusa señaló que se examinará el desarrollo de la asociación integral y la cooperación estratégica entre ambas naciones.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-18). Bolivia y Rusia expresan compromiso de ampliar cooperación bilateral. telesurtv.net En un intercambio telefónico, coincidieron en ampliar sus lazos en el comercio, el sector energético, la ciencia y la educación.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-18). Declaran alerta por fenómeno de El Niño Costero en Perú. telesurtv.net Los expertos han detectado anomalías en los vientos, asociados con la alteración de patrones de circulación atmosférica.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-18). Fuerzas de Israel asesinan a joven palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Los soldados, ante su estado crítico, negaron el acceso de ambulancias y personal médico palestino.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-18). Oposición en Francia presenta moción de censura contra el Gobierno. telesurtv.net La coalición de los partidos de izquierda Nueva Unión Popular Ecológica y Social (Nupes) apoyó la declaratoria del grupo Liot.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-18). Rusia califica de nula decisión de CPI contra presidente Putin. telesurtv.net Además de la orden emitida contra el mandatario, la CPI también dictó otra contra la comisionada presidencial para los Derechos del Niño en Rusia.

teleSUR, MER (2023-03-18). Celebran el 7 ∞ aniversario de los CLAP en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano destacó que el 95 por ciento de los alimentos de los CLAP son de producción nacional.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-18). Policía federal prosigue operativo contra golpistas en Brasil. telesurtv.net El Supremo Tribunal Federal rechazó solicitudes de libertad de 86 mujeres y 208 hombres con las conductas más graves.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-18). Ciclón Freddy provoca más de 400 fallecidos en àÅfrica austral. telesurtv.net La ONU envía materiales de asistencia a la zona como agua, comida, tiendas de campaña, mantas y productos sanitarios.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-18). Comunidad indígena denuncia afectación a sitios en Amazonía ecuatoriana. telesurtv.net Los Waorani refieren que el Gobierno violó el derecho al consentimiento previo y se provocaron daños irreversibles a ecosistemas del área.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-18). Lluvias provocan un muerto y daños materiales en Perú. telesurtv.net El Gobierno declaró estado de emergencia en seis distritos de Lima, entre ellos Ancón, Pucusana y San Bartolo.

teleSUR, nbb, JDO (2023-03-18). MST realiza la mayor cosecha de arroz orgánico en Brasil. telesurtv.net En el encuentro participan representantes del Gobierno brasileño, parlamentarios de partidos progresistas y delegaciones de países como Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba y Venezuela.

teleSUR, nbb, JDO (2023-03-18). Fuerzas de seguridad detienen a cientos de manifestantes tras protestas en Francia. telesurtv.net Miles de personas se reunieron en París y otras ciudades. Convocan a nuevas movilizaciones, bloquear el país y cambiar al actual Gobierno.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-18). Caída de helicóptero deja cuatro muertos en Sà£o Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Se desconoce la identidad de los accidentados y las posibles causas del siniestro.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-18). Designan a Lázaro Cárdenas Batel secretario permanente de la Celac. telesurtv.net Un secretariado permanente en la comunidad que dé seguimiento a los acuerdos y políticas adoptadas por los países miembros.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-18). Trabajadores convocan huelga por mejoras salariales en Reino Unido. telesurtv.net Se prevé que la huelga tenga lugar por cinco semanas, desde el 3 de abril hasta el 5 de mayo.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-03-18). Clausuran Coloquio Internacional Patria en La Habana, Cuba. telesurtv.net La actividad contó con la intervención de intelectuales, pensadores y políticos de diversos países, así como con un concierto del grupo Buena Fe.

The Lancet (2023-03-18). [Editorial] Human genome editing: ensuring responsible research. thelancet.com In 2018, during the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong, Jiankui He shocked the world by announcing the birth of two children whose genomes he had edited using CRISPR technology. Following widespread condemnation and a criminal investigation, he was sentenced to 3 years in prison. The case caused international outcry and brought to the fore the need to reconsider the serious ethical, scientific, and social issues of heritable human genome editing. As science advances, especially in non-heritable, somatic gene editing for treatment of previously incurable diseases, regulatory gaps are…

Third Act SF Bay Area (2023-03-18). Tuesday 3/21: Stop Dirty Banking at Wells Fargo HQ in San Francisco. indybay.org Wells Fargo Corporate Headquarters | 420 Montgomery St | San Francisco, CA 94104…

Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute For Social Research. (2023-03-18). Again The Dream Of Global Peace And Mutual Respect. popularresistance.org On 24 February 2023, the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a twelve-point plan entitled 'China's Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis'. This 'peace plan', as it has been called, is anchored in the concept of sovereignty, building upon the well-established principles of the United Nations Charter (1945) and the Ten Principles from the Bandung Conference of African and Asian states held in 1955. The plan was released two days after China's senior diplomat Wang Yi visited Moscow, where he met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

WSWS (2023-03-18). After nuclear-capable B-52 flies near Russian airspace, British and German warplanes intercept Russian jet over Baltic. wsws.org The dangerous escalation of tensions in the Baltic and High North comes as Washington and its European allies prepare the ground for a further expansion of their involvement in the Ukraine war.

WSWS (2023-03-18). After Microsoft announces 10,000 layoffs, CWA union endorses tech giant's multibillion-dollar bid for video game publisher ABK. wsws.org The support for the merger is almost certainly part of a deal which exchanged Microsoft's neutrality in union elections for the union bureaucracy's backing.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Australian IYSSE holds meetings against war in Ukraine and preparations for war with China. wsws.org The Australian meetings—in Melbourne and Newcastle—attracted youth, students and workers, both in person and watching live online from around the country.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Chicago mayoral forums mark Democratic Party's sharp shift to the right. wsws.org At three recent forums, candidates Vallas and Johnson agreed on opening up the city's infrastructure and working class youth to exploitation by corporate interests but differ primarily on how to contain growing social discontent.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Australian PM promotes AUKUS as platform for a total war economy. wsws.org Albanese equated the creation of a civilian auto industry following the last world war with the building of an economy based on the production of weaponry for a third world war that could wipe out humanity.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Norfolk Southern alleges defective railcars may have contributed to recent derailment. wsws.org The railcars in question are manufactured by National Steel Car (NSC), a company located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Norfolk Southern's aim with the press release is to imply that these alleged defects could be the reason for the massive derailment in East Palestine.

WSWS (2023-03-18). The German chancellor and government intensify their pro-war policies. wsws.org Chancellor Scholz's government statement on Thursday centred on the NATO war offensive against Russia.

WSWS (2023-03-18). ICC issues arrest warrant against Putin as part of US-NATO propaganda campaign for regime change. wsws.org The transparently political action by the International Criminal Court takes place amidst ever more open statements from US and NATO officials that the aim of the war is regime change in Moscow.

WSWS (2023-03-18). French students speak out after 5 arrested at protest to defend garbage workers striking against Macron's pension cut. wsws.org Protests are erupting cross France after Macron announced plans to ram through his widely despised pension cuts without even a parliamentary vote.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Honduras cuts ties to Taiwan in favor of China. wsws.org The decision reduces Taiwan's diplomatic allies to just 13—a measure of Washington's falling economic and political influence in Latin America in relation to China.

WSWS (2023-03-18). My Lost Country: The fate of Iraqi culture and society. wsws.org A piece of autobiography and a tribute to the filmmaker's theater director father, the work is intended, above all, as "an act of resistance" against the imperialist devastation of Iraqi culture and society.

WSWS (2023-03-18). California UPS worker speaks out ahead of contract talks: "Now is the time for action" wsws.org UPS worker Gerardo explained what conditions at UPS are like and what he and other workers are demanding in the next contract.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Paris police assault garbage workers striking against Macron's cuts. wsws.org On Thursday morning, in a signal that Macron is preparing brutal repression of continuing protests against pension cuts, police assaulted garbage workers' pickets in the Paris suburb of Ivry.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Rank-and-file candidate Will Lehman's statement on the UAW election crisis. wsws.org The conclusion of the second round of the UAW national officers' election has proven definitively that the election was a fraud conducted with contempt for the rights of the rank-and-file membership.

Zoe Alexandra (2023-03-18). Mexico is charting its own path towards energy sovereignty. peoplesdispatch.org On March 18, Mexicans are marking 85 years since the decision to expropriate oil resources from foreign companies. This comes at a time when Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has nationalized the country's lithium and has promised energy self-sufficiency by 2024…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-18). México jugará semifinales en Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. telesurtv.net La novena mexicana remontó un marcador adverso cuando los boricuas metieron cuatro carreras en la primera entrada.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-18). Putin realiza visita a Crimea, territorio reunificado con Rusia. telesurtv.net El mandatario ruso ha estado en la Escuela de Arte y en el centro infantil Korsun en Quersoneso, en las afueras del puerto de Sebastopol-…

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-18). Confirman el asesinato de cinco mujeres desaparecidas en México. telesurtv.net El fiscal del estado mexicano de Guanajuato dió a conocer de la detención de seis personas por la desaparición de seis mujeres.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-03-18). Ataque armado deja al menos nueve muertos en el río Congo. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 22 personas fueron rescatadas con vida del ataque armado.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-03-18). Comisión pospone discusión sobre juicio a presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La aprobación del Consejo de la Administración Legislativa sería el primer filtro del procedimiento para enjuiciar políticamente al presidente ecuatoriano.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2023-03-18). Perú sigue en alerta por lluvias en varias zonas del país. telesurtv.net Al menos 409 distritos de la costa norte y sierra de Perú se encuentran en riesgo por crecidas de ríos y deslizamientos de tierras.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-18). Movimiento indígena respalda juicio político contra presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net El líder de la Conaie anunció una movilización para exigir el enjuiciamiento político del mandatario Guillermo Lasso.

Bernie Holland (2023-03-17). British Lords Shed Crocodile Tears About Imprisonment of Corrupt Former Georgian President and Ukraine War Booster Mikheil Saakashvili as Another Color Revolution Looks to Be Afoot. covertactionmagazine.com Saakashvili promotes NATO expansion into Georgia which is a clear "red line" for Russia The Georgian capital of Tbilisi has been engulfed in protests over the last weeks that have the appearance of a color revolution backed by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a CIA offshoot that finances civil society groups in countries targeted …

infobrics (2023-03-17). NATO fighter jet deliveries to Kiev — point of no return?>. infobrics.org As the political West pledges more support for the Neo-Nazi junta, it's making it increasingly difficult (if possible at all) to come to a peace settlement with Moscow. This undermines the emergence of a new security architecture in Europe.

infobrics (2023-03-17). US blackmails Switzerland to boost military support to Ukraine. infobrics.org US authorities violate Switzerland's principle of neutrality and insist that all countries should send their weapons to Ukraine.

infobrics (2023-03-17). Beijing Launches First China-Europe Freight Train. infobrics.org Beijing became one of the latest places in China to adopt the China-Europe freight train platform, as localities vie to participate in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative…

infobrics (2023-03-17). Russia Set to Operate More Passenger Flights to India. infobrics.org Currently, Aeroflot is operating seven weekly flights to India while no Indian airline is flying to Russia…

infobrics (2023-03-17). The Arctic: Eurasia's Final Pivot. infobrics.org Realpolitik and the lessons of history might prompt the world's major powers to lay down their weapons in some regions and/or in some sectors, preferring to join forces for the good of humanity. One of these regions is undoubtedly the Arctic, where cooperation over competition might lead, one day, to make the long-dreamed-of Bering Strait crossing a reality, writes Valdai Club expert Emanuel Pietrobon…

infobrics (2023-03-17). Trump warns US-Russia nuclear war "absolutely" a risk under Biden. infobrics.org The former president says it's "very unfair" for the US to foot the bill for Ukraine and not Europe.

Fight Back (2023-03-17). Chicago students rally for women's rights. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – On March 15, protesters rallied at the University of Illinois at Chicago to commemorate International Women's Month. Over a dozen students and activists listened to speakers from the Freedom Road Socialist Organization and Students for a Democratic Society. Speakers denounced both the recent attacks on women's and reproductive rights nationwide, and rampant sexual violence on college campuses. | As students gathered, SDSers led the crowd in chants of, "We will not give up this fight, abortion is a human right!" "Dare to struggle! Dare to win!" and "Abortion is healthcare, healthcare is a right!" | F…

Fight Back (2023-03-17). Minnesota: Chased by police, body of Khalil Azad found severely bruised in suburban lake. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – The family of Khalil Ahmad Azad, a 24-year-old Black man who was found dead in Crystal Lake in Robbinsdale, Minnesota on July 5, 2022, still had many unanswered questions on March 10, after Robbinsdale police released some body camera footage. The footage was released months after Khalil's family said they requested it in September of last year. Azad was chased on foot by police in July after he was pulled over, and his body was discovered in Crystal Lake two days later. | Azad's case gained attention after his family shared autopsy photos of his body online, showing severe bruising on his face,…

Fight Back (2023-03-17). Which uninsured bank depositors get saved by the federal government? fightbacknews.org San José, CA – After the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, headquartered in the city of Santa Clara, just north of San José, the local news was full of interviews with technology entrepreneurs talking about the "importance to the community" to have all of the uninsured depositors get their money back. With the closing of Signature Bank in New York, which had large numbers of crypto-investment related depositors, over the weekend, federal regulators tried and failed to find buyers for the two banks. This made these two banks the biggest ever – with about $200 and $100 billion in deposits, respectively – to have to…

Fight Back (2023-03-17). On International Women's Day, Milwaukee says, "Hands off our bodies, hands off our families" fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – Neither the snow nor the rekindled Saint Patrick's Day parade was enough to keep 100 people from celebrating International Women's Day with the Milwaukee International Women's Day (IWD) Coalition this past Saturday, March 11. Attendees gathered at Dontre Hamilton Park and marched through the streets towards Village Church, where endorsing organizations tabled and delivered speeches. | The theme of this year's International Women's Day was "Hands Off Our Bodies, Hands Off Our Families." It sought to highlight the connection between the struggles around reproductive rights and against police crimes.

Adam Johnson (2023-03-17). US Media's Iraq War Pushers 20 Years On: Where Are They Now? Rich and Influential. therealnews.com Recently, the Pentagon

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-17). US and NATO allies were responsible for nearly 65% of global arms exports in 2018-22. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released data showing that NATO members US and France were responsible for more than half of all heavy weapons supplied worldwide in the period between 2018 and 2022. The data was released by SIPRI on Monday, March 13. | As…

Chris Hedges (2023-03-17). Did the US Navy destroy the Nord Stream pipelines? therealnews.com On Sept. 26, 2022, a series of explosions rocked the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Denmark. Danish and Swedish authorities quickly

Taya Graham, Stephen Janis (2023-03-17). Cops illegally raided his house. This is what happened when he fought back. therealnews.com On Sept. 30, 2020, a SWAT team burst into the Henderson County, Indiana home of Chris Reiter under a falsely obtained warrant. Reiter's girlfriend, Tiffany Napier, was severely injured as police ransacked the house, ultimately finding nothing before departing without acknowledging any wrongdoing on their part. Reiter has since filed a lawsuit alleging violations of his constitutional rights, and dedicated himself to helping others hold police accountable. Reiter's efforts recently led to another arrest when he attempted to help the father of a victim of abuse by Clarksville police. Chris Reiter and Tiffany…

Sean Callebs (2023-03-17). The Heat: UN High Seas Treaty. america.cgtn.com After marathon negotiations, The United Nations announced a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans. It's called the UN High Seas Treaty and establishes protections for international waters. That's the area beyond national jurisdictions which makes up two-thirds of the Earth's ocean surface. 193 countries …

_____ (2023-03-17). A positive new milestone in Saudi-Iranian relations. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-03-17). Bashar al-Assad's visit to Moscow and the changing face of the Middle East. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-03-17). 'New' Bipartisan Consensus in the US Against China Aims Total War. journal-neo.org There are very few issues in the US politics, both domestic and foreign, that can draw the Republicans and the Democrats into a bi-partisan consensus. Russia has been one of them in the wake of the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine. More recently, China has also made it to the list of issues. This is […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

_____ (2023-03-17). Russian gas hub in Turkey, a profitable reality. journal-neo.org Given the high dependence of today's energy-intensive economy on gas supplies, it can be argued that any proposals to optimize the transit and sale of the blue fuel are of high interest in world markets. Before the aggravation of Russian-Ukrainian relations, the European Union was the main buyer of Russian gas, with export volumes reaching […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

_____ (2023-03-17). Mexico's Fourth Transformation And Why The US Wants To Stop It. popularresistance.org It is this democracy that must be defended now: not, as media outlets would have you believe, from AMLO, but from those who would weaponize the electoral issue to justify a disastrous foreign intervention, in whatever form it might ultimately take. Although the 4T has not fulfilled everyone's expectations, it has, in four years, created a governing movement that is taking control of its energy resources (including the nationalization of lithium) and is adopting a role of regional leadership in Latin America: two sins the United States has not historically forgiven anywhere.

_____ (2023-03-17). Monroe Doctrine Plays Out In Perú. popularresistance.org March 7th marked three months of the congressional coup that ousted democratically elected President Pedro Castillo and claimed the lives of over 70 people during daily anti-government protests. Despite Western media 's attempt to whitewash the illegal ouster (which failed to reach the prerequisite 104 votes by 3), a resounding majority of the Peruvian people blame either coup leader Dina Boluarte, Fujimorismo, or the coup Congress for the political crisis facing the Andean country rich in vast minerals and resources. Despite this week's sentencing of Castillo to another 36 months of pre-trial detention, people o…

_____ (2023-03-17). The Government Bailed Out The Banks; How About A People's Bailout? popularresistance.org The March 10 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent shockwaves throughout the world economy. Since then, the US government moved quickly and decisively to bailout the bank's depositors to the tune of USD 151 billion. The collapse of SVB, a bank utilized heavily by the tech industry and venture capitalists, is the second largest bank failure in US history. Signature Bank, based out of New York, also failed quickly afterwards as SVB's crash triggered distrust in the banking system across the nation. The US government also bailed out Signature, spending USD 70 billion to ensure that the bank's depositors had access to…

_____ (2023-03-17). Reuters' Assistance With Italy's Take on African Immigrants Represents a New Watershed. strategic-culture.org Reuters may well have broken a world record in partisan journalism with its latest efforts to implicate Russia in the Libyan immigrants crisis. | The duplicitous role of western media in assisting NATO in its dark endeavours is nothing new. But Reuters may well have broken a world record in partisan journalism with its latest efforts to implicate Russia in the Libyan immigrants crisis. | Reuters is not the news legend it used to be. Gone are the days when it had armies of clever young people fact checking polemic statements made by world leaders to be even faintly accurate. Case in point the recent incendiary cla…

_____ (2023-03-17). Troubling Questions Over U.S. Drone Crash Near Crimea… An Inevitable Collision Made in Washington. strategic-culture.org

_____ (2023-03-17). What Follows U.S. Hegemony. strategic-culture.org On Feb. 24, the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a 12-point plan entitled "China's Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis." This "peace plan," as it has been called, is anchored in the concept of sovereignty, building upon the well-established principles of the 1945 United Nations Charter and the Ten Principles from the Bandung Conference of African and Asian states held in 1955.

Ajamu Baraka (2023-03-17). On the 20th Anniversary of Invasion of Iraq It Must be Clear: The U.S. Is the Greatest Threat to World Peace and Collective Humanity. globalresearch.ca

Alasdair Baverstock (2023-03-17). Drought management in Arizona. america.cgtn.com Lake Mead, the largest man-made water reservoir in the United States, is currently at its lowest levels ever recorded. Regions downstream of the Colorado River reservoir, are seeing hard times on the horizon. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports. For more, check out our exclusive content on …

Alex Salmon (2023-03-17). Remembering the 'Workers' Wimbledon'. greenleft.org.au Writer, journalist, filmmaker and tennis enthusiast David Berry shows that tennis has a secret radical history, writes Alex Salmon.

Alexander Rubinstein, The Grayzone. (2023-03-17). US: Destroy Taiwan Semiconductor Factories If China Invades. popularresistance.org Former White House National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien has hinted at a sinister US contingency plan in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Rather than see Taiwan's semiconductor factories fall into the hands of the Communist Party of China, the US and its allies would simply pull a Nordstream. | "The United States and its allies are never going to let those factories fall into Chinese hands," O'Brien told Semafor, a news outlet that has been funded by jailed Democratic financier Sam Bankman-Fried and his brother. O'Brien went on to compare the destruction of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Compa…

Ali Abunimah (2023-03-17). French court throws out Israel-instigated ban on Palestine event. electronicintifada.net Ruling is a blow to French government's effort to silence Salah Hammouri.

Allen Forrest (2023-03-17). Is Vindication Coming for COVID Skeptics? dissidentvoice.org

Amy Goodman (2023-03-17). Human Rights Groups Call on Biden Not to Revive Migrant Family Detention. truthout.org This week nearly 400 human rights groups urged the Biden administration not to revive the controversial practice of migrant family detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Biden ended family detention when he took office two years ago but is now reportedly reconsidering it as part of a wider crackdown as his administration prepares to phase out the contested Trump-era Title 42 pandemic… |

Ann Brown (2023-03-17). Pentagon UFO Chief Says Mothership And Baby Planes Probing Solar System Possible. moguldom.com The government has become surprisingly more open about the possible existence of unidentified flying objects. Most recently, Pentagon officials stated in a draft document that aliens could actually be exploring our solar system. The officials also said alien beings could be releasing smaller probes to study planets. In fact, the head of the Pentagon's unidentified aerial …

Anonymous103 (2023-03-17). In Video: Ukrainian POW Shares His Experience Of Serving In Ukrainian Army. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-17). NATO Fighter Jet Deliveries To Kiev — Point Of No Return? southfront.org Illustrative ImageAs the political West pledges more support for the Neo-Nazi junta, it's making it increasingly difficult (if possible at all) to come to a peace settlement with Moscow. This undermines the emergence of a new security architecture in Europe. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | Air dominance is one of the key aspects of modern warfare, particularly for the political West and its numerous vassals and satellite states. At present, the Kiev regime is still not very relia…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-17). 15 Syrian Soldiers Allegedly Killed In New Attack Near Greater Idlib (Photos). southfront.org File image. | Late on March 16, al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched an attack from the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in yet another violation of a ceasefire agreement that was brokered by Russia and Turkey more than two years ago. | The attack targeted several positions of the SAA in the outskirts of the town of al-Fatatra in the southern countryside of Idlib. | HTS claimed that its militants blew up two fortified posts and killed 15 soldiers before retreating with…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-17). Missing Uranium Brings Libya Back To News Headlines. southfront.org Anonymous669 | Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:20:54 +0000 | #LIBYA | Editor's choice | Hot | Security | southfront.org/?p=180260 | The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General's announcement on March 14 about the loss in Libya of 2.5 tons… | The post

Anonymous669 (2023-03-17). SDF Says Commander Of Its Anti-Terror Unit Was Killed In Northern Iraq Helicopter Crash. southfront.org The SDF's YAT commander Sherfan Kobani. Via Twitter. | On March 17, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said that the commander of its Anti-Terror Unit, known as the YAT, was killed along with eight of the unit's fighters when two helicopters crashed earlier this week in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region. | According to a statement by the Kurdish-led group, the helicopters crashed on March 15 during bad weather while en route to the city of Suleimaniyah. | The group added that its fig…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-17). Slovakia To Hand Over MiG-29 Fighter Jets, Kub Air Defense Systems To Ukraine. southfront.org MiG-29AS '0921' at Kecskeméti Nemzetkà∂zi Repàºl≈ënap 2010, flown by Lt. Col Marian 'Buker' Bukovsky, 7 August 2010. By Wikimedia user KGyST. | The Slovak government has approved the delivery of its Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, Prime Minister Eduard Heger announced on March 17. | Slovakia retired its nine MiG-29AS fighter jets and a single MiG-29UBS trainer last summer. The fighter jets were upgraded by Russia's RAC MiG and Western firms in the past. They were eq…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-17). Three ISIS Operatives Captured By SDF During Recent Operations In Raqqa. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Hawar News Agency. | On March 17, the United States-led coalition announced that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) captured and detained three operatives of ISIS during recent operations in the northern Syrian governorate of Raqqa. | In a statement, the Combined Special Ops Joint Task Force-Levant said that the SDF was "assessed, advised and enabled" by the coalition during the operations, which took place on March 10. | The detained indiv…

Anonymous765 (2023-03-17). Another Step Towards A Global War. southfront.org |

Arturo Domínguez (2023-03-17). US State Department Announces More Aid for Venezuelan Migrants. latinorebels.com the U.S. Department of State is allocating more than $140 million in additional humanitarian aid and $31 million in development assistance to "respond to the needs of vulnerable Venezuelans in Venezuela, Venezuelan refugees and migrants, and their generous host communities across the region," according to a press release by Secretary Antony Blinken.

Ben Norton (2023-03-17). Geopolitical game changer: China-sponsored Iran-Saudi peace deal is big blow to petrodollar and US economic hegemony. geopoliticaleconomy.com China's peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a big blow to the petrodollar that undergirds US economic hegemony. Both countries are top oil producers that are discussing selling energy in other currencies. They also applied to join BRICS, and are members of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Ben Radford (2023-03-17). Podcast: AUKUS subs, Britain strikes, bigots protested. greenleft.org.au Episode 4: March 17, 2023. Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist take you through the latest news from Australia and around the world.

Bill Bigelow (2023-03-17). Saint Patrick's Day: The Real Irish American Story Not Taught in Schools. globalresearch.ca "Wear green on St. Patrick's Day or get pinched." That pretty much sums up the Irish-American "curriculum" that I learned when I was in school. Yes, I recall a nod to the so-called Potato Famine, but it was mentioned only …

Bob Muehlenkamp, Portside. (2023-03-17). Retired Union Members Across The US Join 'Third Act'. popularresistance.org Over the last 6 months retired members from over 30 International Unions have joined Third Act, and are planning, and in some cases leading, rallies, marches, and demonstrations on 3/21/23—the Day of Action Against the Dirty Banks. | Bill McKibben recently formed Third Act, an organization designed as a vehicle for "elders" to engage directly in the two great existential issues of our time: the fight to save democracy and the climate crisis. Here's how he describes Third Act's mission: | "My generation should more actively join the climate movement following in the footsteps of a galvanized youth …. Peopl…

Brittani Banks (2023-03-17). A Donbas Diary: Looking Back at the Early Stages of the Conflict in Ukraine. independentmediainstitute.org It is evening in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, one of NATO's easternmost members. I am waiting at the edge of Izvor Park in the city center to meet with a young friend who has fled Ukraine. In the backdrop of the park is the Palace of the Parliament, the brutalist architectural crown jewel of …

Brittani Banks (2023-03-17). The U.S. and UK's Submarine Deal Crosses Nuclear Red Lines with Australia. independentmediainstitute.org The recent Australia, U.S., and UK $368 billion deal on buying nuclear submarines has been termed by Paul Keating, a former Australian prime minister, as the "worst deal in all history." It commits Australia to buy conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines that will be delivered in the early 2040s. These will be based on new nuclear …

Brittani Banks (2023-03-17). How Leaders in the Department of Labor Are Fighting for Workers' Rights. independentmediainstitute.org Hundreds of Boston school bus drivers stood to lose their jobs when COVID-19 closed the city's schools in 2020. But instead of giving up on drivers, André Franàßois and other leaders of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 8751 collaborated with Marty Walsh, then the mayor of Boston, to not only avoid layoffs but also empower the …

Brittani Banks (2023-03-17). Michigan Opens the Door to Restoring Union Power. independentmediainstitute.org Michigan is expected very soon to reverse its so-called "right-to-work" (RTW) law. The repeal, led by Democrats and passing along strictly partisan lines, is a concrete outcome of the liberal party winning a narrow majority of seats in the state's House and Senate last November and Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer winning reelection. Democrats managed to …

cameron orr (2023-03-17). Hands off Social Security! cpusa.org Social Security protects all generations. We need a multi-generational movement to protect and expand it! Don't fall for the Republicans' lies and the caving in to those lies on the part of right-wing Democrats. The Social Security Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Trust Funds had more than $2.8 trillion in reserves at the beginning …

Caoimhghin àì Croidheáin (2023-03-17). Every St Patrick's Day, Everywhere, All at Once. dissidentvoice.org Patrick banishing the snakesMarch 17 is traditionally St Patrick's Day, a day when 'Irishness' is celebrated all over the world. This date is traditionally held to be the date of the death of St Patrick (c.‚Äâ385 — c.‚Äâ461), the patron saint of Ireland. It is marked by parades through the main cities and towns of …

Caoimhghin àì Croidheáin (2023-03-17). Every St. Patrick's Day, Everywhere, All at Once: A Disaster for Ireland. globalresearch.ca

Chris Walker (2023-03-17). Dozens of Mar-a-Lago Staffers Subpoenaed by DOJ as Part of Trump Docs Probe. truthout.org The Department of Justice (DOJ) has subpoenaed at least two dozen staffers at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump's residence in Palm Beach, Florida, in relation to the grand jury investigation into his removal of government records from the White House, including hundreds of materials that were marked classified. Staffers affected by the department's orders include restaurant servers… |

Chris Walker (2023-03-17). Texas Regulators Plan Takeover of Houston Independent School District. truthout.org Texas state officials are planning to transfer control of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) from democratically elected leaders to a commission appointed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Officials will transfer management of the district — the largest in the state and the eighth-largest in the nation — to the commission starting on June 1. HISD previously blocked TEA efforts to… |

Connor Freeman (2023-03-17). International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Putin and Other Russian Official. news.antiwar.com

Craig Baldwin (2023-03-17). Saturday 3/18: SisPix: Reproductive Rights. indybay.org ATA Gallery, 992 Valencia Street, San Francisco…

Dana Drugmand (2023-03-17). US Justice Department tells Supreme Court to reject Big Oil petition in Colorado climate lawsuit. nationofchange.org The Justice Department is siding with communities in Colorado and across the U.S. that are fighting to hold Big Oil companies accountable for their climate lies.

Dana Sanchez (2023-03-17). Opinion: Is There Anyone Ready For Prime Time? moguldom.com When Deion Sanders departed Jackson State University for the University of Colorado, it engendered strong reactions amongst Black folk. Some believed Sanders should have remained at JSU to finish what he started while others asserted Sanders' right to determine the best course for his career. At the heart of this debate was the HBCU and …

Dana Sanchez (2023-03-17). MAGA Claims Silicon Valley Bank Failed From Woke Diversity: What About Bad Interest Rate Hedging And Risky Startup Deposit Base? moguldom.com Conservative politicians and commentators are blaming the failure of Silicon Valley Bank on its "woke" diversity policies and socially and environmentally conscious investments. Jay Ersapah, a former chief risk analyst and financial risk manager at Silicon Valley Bank, has become a lightning rod for the finger-pointing. A woman of color who identified as queer, Ersapah …

Dana Sanchez (2023-03-17). Wedbush Analyst Says First Republic Equity Could Be Wiped Out On Takeover, Stock Worth $5. moguldom.com Share prices in First Republic Bank continued to fall Friday despite a $30 billion rescue plan put together by the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Reserve and 11 of the largest U.S. banks that may have failed to overcome investor fears of an imminent collapse. First Republic's stock has lost about 75 percent of its value …

Daniel Larison (2023-03-17). Constructive Diplomacy Isn't Possible When We Are Demanding Capitulation. globalresearch.ca

Derrick Broze (2023-03-17). Newly Released Review of Fluoride's Toxicity Highlights NTP Scientist's Battle to Follow the Science. thelastamericanvagabond.com Newly released documents reveal how scientists at the U.S. National Toxicology Program fought to preserve their conclusion that fluoride can reduce IQ in children. On Wednesday the U.S. National Toxicology Program released a previously suppressed report which concluded that high exposure to fluoride can reduce IQ for children. The NTP's drafts from May and September

Dr. Peter McCullough (2023-03-17). Synthetic mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines. The Critical Role of Pseudouridine. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Susan Rosenthal, Consortium News. (2023-03-17). How Canadians Are Losing Medicare. popularresistance.org Ontario's Bill 60 has delivered a potential death blow to public Medicare. If it becomes law, the provincial medical system will no longer operate as a public service but as a profit-taking business managed by the private sector. | While defenders of public Medicare blame Conservative Premier Doug Ford, British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan are going down the same road. | If we hope to reverse this disaster, we need to know how Canadians won Medicare in the first place, and why they are losing it. | World War II saw a global upsurge of labor protest.

Duncan McFarland (2023-03-17). China's legislature maps out post-COVID recovery, resists pressure for a new Cold War. peoplesworld.org The Western corporate press was filled with the news last week of Chinese President Xi Jinping's election to a third term and the country's increased military spending, but the annual meeting of the Chinese legislature focused on topics that went well beyond just those two issues. Some 3,000 delegates to China's National People's Congress (NPC) …

East Meadow Action Committee (2023-03-17). East Meadow Update 3/12/23. indybay.org There is a major new development in the long and tangled story of Student Housing West with its reckless proposal to develop the East Meadow. The University has just asked the UC Regents for approval of a new approach to building and financing the project. SHW would now no longer be a public-private partnership and would be funded with bonds issued by the University. Most distressing, the East Meadow would be placed on a fast track, constructed and financed independently of the rest. If the Regents vote to approve at their March 15th meeting, construction could begin this year.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Cruise tours sail smooth waters. ecns.cn China's cruise tourism market is expected to revive this year, supported by the country's optimized COVID-19 measures.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Two Chinese experts sent to Memphis Zoo to take care of giant panda Ya Ya. ecns.cn Two Chinese experts have been sent to the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, the U.S., to take care of giant panda Ya Ya, said the Beijing Municipal Administration Center of Park on Thursday night.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Over 30 million Chinese sexagenarians engage in primary industry. ecns.cn According to data from the seventh population census and that from the National Bureau of Statistics, there are about 51.04 million sexagenarians in China, of whom more than 60 percent are engaged in primary industry, including agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishing.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Beijing calls for dialogue on Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn China is concerned over the escalation and possible loss of control of the Ukraine crisis, and urges all parties to remain calm and restrained, resume peace talks at an early date and return to the track of political settlement.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Feb sustains housing recovery. ecns.cn The property market recovery continued in February as more Chinese cities reported a month-on-month growth while the year-on-year decline narrowed in lower-tier cities, official data showed on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Nation's aging demographic to be well protected. ecns.cn China should make more significant efforts to push forward the country's senior care system in a market-oriented manner, expand the pilot scope of the personal pension system and better utilize both State-owned and private capital to ease pressure facing the country's current pension benefits.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Freight train derails in US Arizona. ecns.cn A freight train carrying corn syrup derailed in western US state of Arizona on Wednesday night, the rail provider said, after initial reports said the train may have hazardous materials onboard.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Train derails in U.S. state of Washington, no injuries reported. ecns.cn A train derailed early Thursday on the Swinomish Reservation in the Anacortes area, in the northwestern U.S. state of Washington, according to the state Department of Ecology.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Reform plan to boost efficiency, mitigate risks. ecns.cn China has released a plan on reforming Party and State institutions, a move that will help improve national governance efficiency and tackle risks and challenges in order to promote high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Decision to set up new HK, Macao work office receives wide support. ecns.cn Central government departments and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions expressed firm support for a decision to establish a new Hong Kong and Macao work office under the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). TikTok ban out of political motive rather than facts: embassy spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cease making irresponsible comments about and slandering the Chinese military.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Infant care takes more than baby steps. ecns.cn China's maternal and infant care market is expected to embrace rapid development thanks to the rising consumption power of new parents.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Aggressive U.S. rate hikes blamed for Silicon Valley Bank collapse. ecns.cn The demise of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is partly due to aggressive interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve, experts have said.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Officials call for improved health system. ecns.cn Central government officials on Thursday called for efforts to ramp up the detection capability for COVID-19 infections, fix the "short planks" in the country's health system and wage a patriotic health movement to improve hygiene.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Freight train to Europe links Beijing to BRI. ecns.cn The very first freight train from Beijing destined for Europe set off on Thursday, marking the latest milestone for the Chinese capital in its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative, according to a senior local official.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Opening-up experience inspires foreign officials in Hainan FTP. ecns.cn With further preferential policies, Hainan Free Trade Port is expected to draw more global attention and play a larger role in the country's opening-up, foreign business officials said.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Canada to drop mandatory COVID-19 tests for travelers from China. ecns.cn Canada on Friday will remove mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements for air travelers arriving from China.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Hong Kong's 'new industrialization' drive sees more support. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government is seeing more support for its "new industrialization" initiative, with medical equipment providers scaling up investments in the city.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Artificial bacterial 'factory' created to synthesize proteins more efficiently. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have created a kind of artificial bacterial "factory" that uses solar power and airborne carbon dioxide and nitrogen to synthesize proteins essential for applications in agriculture, medicine and the environment.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China intensifies high-quality development in border, cross-border zones. ecns.cn China will intensify efforts to promote high-quality development in border and cross-border economic cooperation zones, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Chinese scientists develop intelligent robotic mobile CT. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have devised an intelligent robotic mobile computed tomography (CT) that can provide great convenience for patients in critical condition.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Half of Chinese adults not getting 8 hours of sleep, report shows. ecns.cn About half of Chinese adults sleep less than eight hours every night, a new report said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Stranded Panamanian cargo ship rescued in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Panamanian cargo ship that broke down while sailing across the South China Sea has been towed to an area off the coast of South China's Guangdong province, according to the Ministry of Transport.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China's housing market rebounds with favorable policies: expert. ecns.cn Data released by China's National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday showed that in February 2023, the number of cities with a month-on-month increase in sales prices of commercial residential properties among the 70 large and medium-sized cities in China continued to rise.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). We hope to strengthen cooperation with Chinese provinces: El Salvador Ambassador to China. ecns.cn "On this visit to Sichuan Province, I did not expect that Salvadoran coffee would be so popular in Chengdu. I am very happy," said Aldo Alvarez, Salvadoran ambassador to China, during a media interview at a coffee shop in Chengdu city on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China refutes claims of 'trade curbs' on Australian coal, says permits can be applied for normally. ecns.cn MOFCOM on Thursday pushed back against foreign media claims of Chinese "trade curbs" against Australian coal imports, saying such misleading claims are inappropriate and China's automatic permit management system for coal imports is functioning normally.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China urges U.S. to cease slandering Chinese military. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cease making irresponsible comments about and slandering the Chinese military.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China's defense ministry vows to leave no room for 'Taiwan independence' separatist activities. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will resolutely safeguard the country's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will leave no room for "Taiwan independence" separatist activities in any form.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). HK chief executive visits Beijing to promote cooperation with mainland, attracting netizens' attention by posting classic local breakfasts. ecns.cn Sugar pancakes, Tofu Pudding with Gravy … Lee shared these classic Beijing breakfasts on social media, "I have tasted local cuisine in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). U.S. government urged to stop suppressing TikTok. ecns.cn The U.S. has failed to provide any evidence that TikTok poses a threat to U.S. national security, and it should stop spreading misinformation and unreasonably suppressing relevant firms, the Chinese Foreign Ministry urged on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Japanese, S.Korean leaders meet in Tokyo amid raging opposition. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol here on Thursday, amid waves of opposition and criticism over ignoring history.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Iran says to send ambassador to UAE soon. ecns.cn A senior Iranian diplomat said on Thursday that Iran will soon send its ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). U.S. urged to stop slandering TikTok. ecns.cn China urged the United States on Thursday to stop spreading false information on data security issues and unreasonably suppressing related companies, as Washington had yet to provide evidence that Chinese-owned short video platform TikTok threatened U.S. national security.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China develops vacuum storage cabinet to keep quantum chips 'fresh'. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have developed a vacuum storage cabinet to keep quantum chips "fresh," and used it in the country's first quantum chip production line, according to a Science and Technology Daily report.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Expert says COVID lab leak theory 'purely politically motivated'. ecns.cn A zoonoses expert said that a laboratory leak as the possible origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is "purely politically motivated", and political power games are behind the theory.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China International Jewelry Fair opens in Beijing. ecns.cn China International Jewelry Fair opened at the China International Exhibition Center on Thursday, covering an area of over 30,000 square meters, with more than 1,000 companies.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Manufacturer busy with producing mascot toys for Hangzhou Asian Games. ecns.cn The mascots, "Memories of Jiangnan" consist of three figures, Chen Chen, Cong Cong and Lian Lian, featuring Hangzhou's three World Heritage sites, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu Culture, the West Lake and the Grand Canal.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Tibetans celebrate spring plowing in Lhasa. ecns.cn Villagers gathered in the fields, singing and dancing, to mark the beginning of spring plowing on Thursday.

Editor (2023-03-17). Canada's 'China syndrome'. mronline.org The obsession with foreign plots to undermine our institutions is a hallmark of the erosion of political discourse in Canada.

Editor (2023-03-17). Karl Marx: Before all else a revolutionist. mronline.org On the 140th anniversary of Karl Marx's death, Katherine Connelly discusses his revolutionary contribution.

Editor (2023-03-17). This is how police and courts steal from poor people. mronline.org I need to report a theft. Nassau County law enforcement stole $500 from my friend, Sylvester "Sonny" Jackson.

Editor (2023-03-17). Dennis Kucinich and Michael Hudson on the Anatomy of Bank Failures. scheerpost.com This is a wide-ranging discussion about the anatomy of bank failures. Dave Kelley, the moderator, is a pension actuarial expert, headquartered in Ohio. Chairman of the Domestic Policy subcommittee of the Govt Oversight Committee, Kucinich, as a senior member of Congress, investigated the subprime meltdown (see you tube videos), grilling Wall Street titans. Michael Hudson …

Editor (2023-03-17). Biden Announces Support for Senate's Iraq War Authorization Repeal. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-17). Even Peace Is Made in China. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-17). Former US NatSec Advisor: Destroy Taiwan Semiconductor Factories if China Invades. scheerpost.com Rather than see Taiwan's semiconductor factories fall into the hands of the Communist Party of China, the US and its allies would simply pull a Nordstream.

Editor (2023-03-17). Sen. Graham Calls for US to Start Shooting Down Russian Planes. scheerpost.com By Dave DeCamp / Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Graham told Fox News host Sean Hannity that the US should tell Russia if "you ever get near another US asset flying in international waters, your airplane will be shot down." | "What would Ronald Reagan do…

Editor (2023-03-17). The Chris Hedges Report: How America Destroyed the Nord Stream Pipelines w/ Seymour Hersh. scheerpost.com Who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines? In February, veteran journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winner Seymour Hersh dropped a bombshell report detailing how President Joe Biden ordered the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines.

Enric Bonet (2023-03-17). Crisis de régimen en la Francia de Macron. globalizacion.ca El Gobierno francés se obstina en sacar adelante la reforma de las pensiones pese a las multitudinarias protestas en contra, agravando así el déficit democrático en el país. El colaborador habitual de CTXT Rafael Poch ya lo había pronosticado en…

Eric Zuesse (2023-03-17). How and Why Obama Downed the MH17 Passenger Plane on 17 July 2014. dissidentvoice.org Before the MH17 passenger plane was shot down over the civil-war zone in Ukraine on 17 July 2014, U.S. President Barack Obama needed to persuade 9 EU countries that were opposed to adding more sanctions against Russia — needed to force them to approve adding those sanctions. He needed to supply them with 'evidence' that …

Fernando Dorado (2023-03-17). Colombia Ofensiva democrática frente al bloqueo jurídico y a la guerra mediática. globalizacion.ca Como afirmamos en anterior artículo, se desató la confrontación abierta entre el gobierno que encabeza Gustavo Petro y los sectores más parasitarios de la oligarquía financiera. Con ocasión de la presentación de la reforma al sistema de Salud, de los…

Fernando Dorado (2023-03-17). Colombia — Ofensiva democrática frente al bloqueo jurídico y a la guerra mediática. globalizacion.ca Como afirmamos en anterior artículo, se desató la confrontación abierta entre el gobierno que encabeza Gustavo Petro y los sectores más parasitarios de la oligarquía financiera. Con ocasión de la presentación de la reforma al sistema de Salud, de los…

Global Research News (2023-03-17). Selected Articles: On the 20th Anniversary of Invasion of Iraq, It Must be Clear: The U.S. Is the Greatest Threat to World Peace and Collective Humanity. globalresearch.ca By History teaches that the greatest threa…

Global Research News (2023-03-17). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca

Griffin Ritze (2023-03-17). Kentucky Workers Fight for a Union at Amazon's Biggest Air Hub. truthout.org I work as a tug driver at Amazon's global air hub in Northern Kentucky (KCVG). My co-workers and I are taking on one of the largest corporations in the world to get what we deserve. Our main demands are for a $30-an-hour starting wage, 180 hours a year of paid time off, and union representation at disciplinary meetings to end favoritism and retaliation. This $1.5 billion facility is a flagship for… |

Ian Angus (2023-03-17). Insect Apocalypse in the Anthropocene, Part 2. mronline.org The world's insects are among the principal victims of capitalist agricultural concentration.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-17). Borderless Africa: Free Movement in Africa is a Step Towards Complete Decolonisation. libya360.wordpress.com Hardi Yakubu Les Ethnies De La Cote D'ivoire Et D'afrique From 29th to 31st August 2022, Africans Rising held the All-African Movement Assembly (AAMA), a hybrid gathering of more than 600 movement leaders, activists, Pan-Africanists and change agents. I was leading the coordination and organising of the whole event under the supervision of then movement co-coordinators, Mohammed Lamin Saidykhan…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-17). Canada: Multiculturalism is Over as Sinophobia Returns. libya360.wordpress.com Justin Podur How a rogue spy and two reporters are breaking the fragile system for integrating immigrants Breaking Canada-China science connections as prologue The death throes of Canadian multiculturalism began on February 2023 over China-Canada science connections. Canada's Innovation Minister said Canadian universities shouldn't do research with China's military, as 50 of them have since…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-17). CIA Front Threatens Color Revolution in Georgia. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg In the second week of March, thousands took to the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia, to vent their fiery indignation over a draft law requiring any NGO operating in the country that receives over 20% of its revenue from overseas to register as a "foreign agent." Violently clashing with police, daubing anti-Russian graffiti on virtually…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-17). Kremlin Declares ICC Warrant 'Null and Void'. libya360.wordpress.com The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia's Children's Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova, the court said in a statement on Friday. MOSCOW, March 17. /TASS/. Russia does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and considers its decisions null and void, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-17). National and International Groups Call for Governments to Take Action Against OceanaGold. libya360.wordpress.com Owen Schalk Land defenders erect a barricade against OceanaGold mining operations in Barangay Didipio, the Philippines. Photo courtesy J. Bonifacio/Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment. "We make this urgent appeal in the name of present and future generations" On March 1, seventy-seven national and international human rights and environmental groups from the Philippines, New Zealand,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-17). Russian Forces Block Ukrainian Army from Leaving Artyomovsk (Bakhmut). libya360.wordpress.com It is noted that fierce fighting for control of the city is underway MOSCOW, March 17. /TASS/. Russian forces are steadily advancing in Artyomovsk (known as Bakhmut in Ukraine) having thwarted the attempted withdrawal of several Ukrainian army units, acting head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) Denis Pushilin said on Friday. "We saw that…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-17). The US MQ-9 Drone Was a Legitimate Target. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter An MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle MQ-9 Drone Incident: Biden's Dangerous Escalation A US surveillance drone crashed off the coast of Crimea after an encounter with a Russian fighter aircraft. What does this incident say about the current state of the war in Ukraine and where Russia and the US might go from…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-17). Venezuela-US Relations: When 'Maximum Pressure' Fails. libya360.wordpress.com Carlos Ron President Maduro has shown two firm convictions. The first is that he will not cede the nation's sovereignty to the pressure of illegal sanctions. But he has also indicated that dialogue and diplomacy is the way; that Venezuela is willing and ready to re-establish relations as long as they are based on mutual respect and an equal footing, writes Valdai Club expert Carlos Ron. The strategy…

isabella (2023-03-17). Labor Celebrates as Michigan Senate Votes to Overturn "Right-to-Work" Law. inequality.org Just over a decade after union members and labor advocates from across the United States rallied at the Michigan State Capitol to protest state Republicans' passage of a so-called "right-to-work" law, many of the same people were present in Lansing on Tuesday as the Democratic-led state Senate voted to end what one lawmaker called "the failed experiment …

Isheka N. Harrison (2023-03-17). 7 Takeaways From The Ja Morant Interview With Jalen Rose. moguldom.com Superstar Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant recently seemed to be making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Things escalated when he was suspended by the National Basketball Association for eight games without pay after video footage surfaced on Instagram Live of Morant in a strip club with a gun. "Ja's conduct was irresponsible, reckless and potentially very …

It's Going Down (2023-03-17). This Is America #183: Report from Atlanta During 'Week of Action' Against Cop City. itsgoingdown.org Welcome, to This is America, March 16th, 2023. In this episode, we sit down with Clark, a member of the Atlanta Community Press Collective, who joins us to discuss the past week of action in Atlanta as the fight against Cop City continues, following the arrest of concert goers on trumped up 'domestic terrorism' charges….

Jacob Andrewathwa (2023-03-17). Build the movement to oppose AUKUS nuclear submarines. greenleft.org.au We need a foreign policy that is based on justice and peace, not more militarism to prepare the country for a new cold war against China, argues Jacob Andrewartha.

Jake Johnson (2023-03-17). Two Trains Derail in Arizona and Washington as Congress Sits on Safety Bill. truthout.org Two trains operated by BNSF derailed in Washington state and Arizona on Thursday as the rail industry and its Republican allies in Congress fight bipartisan safety legislation introduced in the wake of the toxic crash in East Palestine, Ohio. The Associated Press reported that the Washington derailment spilled 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel on tribal lands along Padilla Bay. |

Jan Oberg (2023-03-17). It's Your Human Right to Access Russian News and Analysis Sites in English if You Want. dissidentvoice.org Collage © Jan Oberg 2023 The human right to freely seek information is laid down in the American Convention on Human Rights from 1968. Article 13 states that "Everyone has the right to freedom of thought and expression. This right includes freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas of all kinds." The Universal …

Janna Corredor (2023-03-17). Hugo Chávez Foundation Launches Web Portal Aimed at Publicizing His Legacy. orinocotribune.com The Eternal Commander Hugo Chávez Foundation launched its web portal on Wednesday, March 15, in an event held at the Historic Military Museum of Caracas (Cuartel de la Montaña 4F), in the 23 de Enero parish, Caracas. | During the unveiling of the portal She explained that the web portal is…

Jessica Buxbaum (2023-03-17). Jerusalem's Christians Attribute Rise in Violence to Israel's New Government. towardfreedom.org Violence against Christians isn't a new phenomenon in Jerusalem. But since Israel's most far-right government in its history has taken over, the problem has significantly swelled. Jessica Buxbaum reports from East Jerusalem.

Jim McIlroy (2023-03-17). Richard Denniss: 'Safeguard Mechanism protects fossil fuel industry'. greenleft.org.au The new Safeguard Mechanism protects the fossil fuel industry and does nothing to save our climate from disaster, Richard Denniss said. Jim McIlroy reports.

John Feffer (2023-03-17). Corporations are using Trade Treaties to handcuff Efforts to save the Planet from Climate Emergency. juancole.com ( Foreign Policy in Focus) — The global economy hit a new milestone in 2022 by surpassing $100 trillion. This expansion, which has experienced only the occasional setback such as the 2020 COVID shutdowns, has been accelerated by trade. The world trade volume experienced 4,300 percent growth from 1950 to 2021, an average 4 percent …

John Pilger (2023-03-17). The betrayers of Julian Assange. peoplesdispatch.org I have known Julian Assange since I first interviewed him in London in 2010. I immediately liked his dry, dark sense of humor, often dispensed with an infectious giggle. He is a proud outsider: sharp and thoughtful. We have become friends, and I have sat in many courtrooms listening to the tribunes of the state try to silence him and his moral revolution in journalism. | My own high point was when a judge in the Royal Courts of Justice leaned across his bench and growled at me: 'You are just a peripatetic Australian like Assange.' My name was on a list of volunteers to stand bail for Julian, and this judge spotte…

Judge Andrew P. Napolitano (2023-03-17). Spying on Americans in Plain Sight. globalresearch.ca

Konrad Rƒôkas (2023-03-17). US Terrorism Against Nord Stream: A Polish Perspective. globalresearch.ca

Kyle Anzalone (2023-03-17). Turkey Announces Plans To Approve Finland's NATO Bid. news.antiwar.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Ankara would approve Finland's NATO application before the country's May election. Erdoğan made the announcement after meeting with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in Ankara. Finland submitted a joint application with Sweden to join the North Atlantic alliance last May. While most members of the alliance wanted to expedite membership …

Liz Vinson (2023-03-17). 'Make Things Right': Florida activists grapple with revelations about Klan leader. splcenter.org

Luis Feliz Leon (2023-03-17). Reform Candidate Wins United Auto Workers Presidency in Stunning Upset. truthout.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. As of Thursday night, Fain had a 505-vote edge, 69,386 to 68,881, over incumbent Ray Curry of the Administration Caucus. Curry was appointed by the union's executive board in 2021. |

Margaret Anna Alice (2023-03-17). The Weaponization of "Anti-Semitism". Requiem for a Smear Victim: Clemens Arvay. globalresearch.ca

Mark Gruenberg (2023-03-17). Parents, teachers, NAACP oppose Texas right-wing Gov. Abbott's 'hostile takeover' of Houston schools. peoplesworld.org HOUSTON—Right-wing Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has escalated his war against the people of color in his state's largest city, Houston. And its Black and brown residents, in this battle led by its teachers union and the NAACP, are fighting back. Abbott's not content with his multitude of measures to prevent the city's adults of …

Matthew Ehret (2023-03-17). Bail-ins, Bail-outs and Other forms of Self-Mutilation: Lobotomized Economists Clash on the Deck of the Titanic. thelastamericanvagabond.com As the geniuses running the western financial bubble (sometimes called an "economy") continue to double down on their obsession to pump a dead financial system with ever more trillions in stimulus spending, arguments are raging among brainwashed economists living in denial over the oncoming systemic collapse. The failure of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and

Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News. (2023-03-17). Unintimidated, Amazon Workers Unionize Their Workplaces. popularresistance.org The historic union election victory at the JFK8 Amazon warehouse on Staten Island sent shockwaves throughout the US and beyond, but New York is not the only place Amazon workers are organizing. In Moreno Valley, California, workers at the ONT8 warehouse have been doing the painstaking work of organizing for years, and now they are attempting to unionize with the independent Amazon Labor Union, facing the same union-busting playbook from Amazon management that workers in Staten Island, Bessemer, Chicago, etc. have faced.

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies (2023-03-17). The Not-So-Winding Road from Iraq to Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org U.S. soldiers breaking into a home in Baquba, Iraq, in 2008 Photo: Reuters March 19 marks the 20th anniversary of the U.S. and British invasion of Iraq. This seminal event in the short history of the 21st century not only continues to plague Iraqi society to this day, but it also looms large …

Melanie Barnes (2023-03-17). Port Kembla rejects nuclear submarine base. greenleft.org.au Three weeks before the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal was announced, the Port Authority of NSW unveiled a new plan to build a large renewable energy hub at Port Kembla. Melanie Barnes reports the choice is clear: wind or nuclear.

Michael F. Brown (2023-03-17). Fascism grips Israel yet US clings to two-state fantasy. electronicintifada.net New York keeps investment in Israel Bonds as a State Department spokesperson confirms an Israeli settler attacked a US citizen.

Michael Welch (2023-03-17). Free Speech for Peace not Supported by "Stand With Ukraine" globalresearch.ca

Monica Moorehead (2023-03-17). Statue honoring Harriet Tubman unveiled in Newark, New Jersey. workers.org Artist Nina Cooke John stands next to the Harriet Tubman statue she designed in Newark, New Jersey, March 9, 2023. Credit: AP The unveiling of a monument honoring the legacy of the great Black abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, took place in the Black-majority city of Newark, New Jersey, on March 9. . . . |

Monica Moorehead (2023-03-17). Food cuts show women bear brunt of deepening economic crisis — a WW commentary. workers.org No matter how large or small, no class struggle can be put into its social context without understanding the current global capitalist economic crisis. Neoliberal policies flow from long-term and short-term fluctuations within the capitalist system, which no ruling class can ultimately control. Migrant mother and her children receive food . . . |

Monica Moorehead (2023-03-17). Food cuts show women bear brunt of deepening economic crisis. workers.org No matter how large or small, no class struggle can be put into its social context without understanding the current global capitalist economic crisis. Neoliberal policies flow from long-term and short-term fluctuations within the capitalist system, which no ruling class can ultimately control. Migrant mother and her children receive food . . . |

Mumia Abu-Jamal (2023-03-17). The wages of deregulation. workers.org Note: This lightly edited commentary first appeared on Prison Radio on March 3: A train races through the cool wintry air, its wheels turning on iron rails until sparks burst into flames, and in the blink of an eye, a city in eastern Ohio becomes the latest scene of a . . . |

Natalia Marques (2023-03-17). 20 years after the start of the Iraq War, US peace movement will protest yet another war. peoplesdispatch.org The people of the US are building an intergenerational anti-war movement from the ground up in protest of the billions sent to war and destruction abroad…

Ngakiya Camara (2023-03-17). People Affected by Toxic Fuel Leak in Hawaii Now Face Taxes on Emergency Aid. truthout.org It's been nearly 16 months since 14,000 gallons of fuel and water leaked from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Honolulu, Hawaii. Located merely 100 feet above the Southern O'ahu Basal Aquifer, the military fuel storage facility's leaking drain line poisoned the main fresh water source for 100,000 people, causing oral chemical burns, stomach pain, sore throats, rashes… |

Nitza Soledad Perez (2023-03-17). Further restrictions on abortion rights in the U.S. america.cgtn.com State battles over abortion rights in the U.S. show no sign of let-up – following last year's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning a woman's constitutional right to abortion.

Nitza Soledad Perez (2023-03-17). Gerrymandering in Jacksonville, Florida. america.cgtn.com Jacksonville, Florida, is like a tale of two cities. One is the shiny view of development, upscale restaurants and white sand beaches, while a few blocks away, the scenes tell a story of abandonment and neglect. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports from Jacksonville. For more, …

noreply (2023-03-17). Larry Saved Me From Torture… smoothiex12.blogspot.com of seeing and listening to these two guys and I am eternally grateful to him for that.

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noreply (2023-03-17). Why They Are "More Adequate". smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-03-17). Gaza Reacts To Israeli West Bank Onslaught and Palestinian Authority Complicity. orinocotribune.com

Owen Fairclough (2023-03-17). Global banking under pressure. america.cgtn.com Silicon Valley Bank's collapse triggered a global financial meltdown. U.S. and European central bank leaders are trying to calm the panic, there are now urgent questions about how their inflation-fighting policies contributed to the crisis. Owen Fairclough has the latest. For more, check out our …

PAI (2023-03-17). 30,000 L.A. school support staffers to strike; teachers refuse to cross picket line. peoplesworld.org LOS ANGELES (PAI)—At least 30,000 support staffers toiling for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will stage a three-day strike March 21-23 to protest low pay, lack of respect, and their bosses' labor law-breaking refusal to bargain. With support from the United Teachers of Los Angeles, an AFT affiliate, the cafeteria workers, bus drivers, …

Peer Boyle (2023-03-17). Video: Protests planned for Burma Revolution Day. greenleft.org.au Peter Boyle spoke to Maung Maung Than, the ecretary of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma and veteran of the 1988 student uprising about upcoming actions on Burma Revolution Day (March 27) and the state of the people's resistance to the military coup regime in Burma/Myanmar.

People's Dispatch. (2023-03-17). French Government Bypasses Parliamentary Vote; Passes Pension Reform. popularresistance.org On March 16, the French government invoked the emergency provision Article 49.3 of the Constitution in the parliament and passed a controversial pension reform, bypassing the parliamentary vote. The decision announced by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne to avoid voting on the pension reforms envisaged in the 'law of amending financing of Social Security for 2023', provoked ire from progressive legislators of the New Ecological and Social People's Union (NUPES) coalition as well as large sections of civil society. Spontaneous protests have already broken out across the country condemning the forced approval of the b…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-17). Yes, the U.S. gov't did bailout the banks. What would a people's bailout look like? mronline.org The U.S. is divesting from working people and investing in banks and venture capitalists, to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-17). Hundreds in UK protest against discriminatory immigration bill. peoplesdispatch.org The Illegal Migration Bill has been proposed by Home Secretary Suella Braverman who herself admits that she is unable to say if the bill complies with the European Convention on Human Rights…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-17). Israeli occupation forces kill four Palestinians, including one minor, in Jenin. peoplesdispatch.org On Thursday, a number of undercover agents of the Israeli occupation forces stormed Jenin city center, killing four Palestinians and injuring at least 20 others. In the first 75 days of the current year, Israeli occupation forces have killed at least 88 Palestinians in different parts of the occupied territories…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-17). Unions condemn assault on journalists inside Bangladesh's Supreme Court. peoplesdispatch.org At least 10 journalists were injured during police action at the Supreme Court in Bangladesh on March 15. The journalists were covering the Bar Association Election…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-17). Working class slams the 'anti-worker' budget in the UK. peoplesdispatch.org Trade unions, left parties, and civil society organizations in the UK have denounced the Spring Budget 2023, delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday, March 15. The Chancellor and the Tory party have claimed that the Budget sets forth a growth plan for the country that will help avoid recession and halve the soaring inflation this year. However, trade unions have condemned that it fails to tackle the ongoing public sector pay disputes and neglects the overwhelming demand for an increase in wages at par with inflation. | It has been further criticized on the grounds that it calls for an in…

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-03-17). Health workers in South Africa end strike after 10 days. peoplesdispatch.org The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union in South Africa ended a strike launched earlier this month over concerns about salaries and inflation. The announcement came as the government agreed to revisit the salary increase for the current year and signaled it was willing to reconsider its approach to collective bargaining with the union…

Prof Michael Hudson (2023-03-17). Why Three US Banks Collapsed in One Week: Economist Michael Hudson Explains. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michael Hudson (2023-03-17). Why the Bank Crisis Is Not Over. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-17). Global Financial Meltdown: Sweeping Deregulation of the US Banking System. globalresearch.ca The financial sector reforms of the late 1999s had set the stage for the current financial crisis…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-17). The Israeli Protest Movement against Netanyahu. Does It Include the Rights of Palestinians? globalresearch.ca

Prof. Carlos L. Garrido (2023-03-17). The US Blockade and Its Effects on Cuban Medicine. globalresearch.ca

RAYE (2023-03-17). Wednesday 3/15: From the Bay Area to Atlanta: Stop Cop City. indybay.org Meets at GI Partners / 4 Embarcadero Ctr, SF…

Reiner Fuellmich (2023-03-17). Video: Imminent 5G Induced Genocide: Vaccinated Vulnerable To 5G Kill Grid's Deadly Tech! — Dr. Reiner Fuellmich. globalresearch.ca

Renato Villavicencio Garzón (2023-03-17). Las horas más bajas del discurso anticorreísta. globalizacion.ca El 5 de febrero pasado puede considerarse el cierre de un ciclo que se abrió hace 5 años, coincidentemente con otra consulta popular, pero que terminó con resultados distintos en febrero de 2018. El ciclo al que me refiero es…

Ria Tabacco Mar (2023-03-17). Trans Rights Are Women's Rights. aclu.org March is Women's History Month, which means I'm often asked to name the most pressing issue facing women in America. Answers spring to mind, sometimes faster than I can form the words. The fall of Roe and the Black maternal mortality crisis. The persistence of the gender wage gap and on-the-job sexual harassment, more than five years after #MeToo. Barriers to safe, affordable housing. Policing of Black and Brown mothers, leading to needless family separation. The lack of universal paid family leave coupled with the skyrocketing cost of childcare. The list goes on. | None of these ills, however, is the subject…

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-17). 70th anniversary: NATO trains U.S. high school students for "really cool" war with Russia in Arctic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command TransformationMarch 17, 2023 Ambassadors, Global Diplomacy, and NATO — High School Students from Around the Hampton Roads Lead the Way NORFOLK, VA. — On March 15th 2023, NATO's Allied Command Transformation kicked off the Model NATO Challenge, bringing together students, military officials, and diplomats to participate in a strategic problem-solving challenge. Student Diplomats …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-17). Azerbaijan, Dagestan: Turkic bloc eyes control of Russian Caucasus, Caspian. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagMarch 17, 2023 Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov met with the Chairman of the People's Assembly of Dagestan On March 17, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov met with the Chairman of the People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan of the Russian Federation Zaur Askenderov. AZERTAC reports that during …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-17). Europe: NATO holds layered, integrated interceptor missile drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandMarch 17, 2023 NATO Surface-based Air defence community trains interoperability in major exercise Two major NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) exercises are combined with the largest European air defence exercise l from March 6 to April 1, 2023 providing for interoperability among Allied forces. NATO's exercises Steadfast Armour 23 (STAR23) and …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-17). Germany, Japan renew historic military pact aimed at Russia, China. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleMarch 17, 2023 Germany's Olaf Scholz visits Japan to ramp up security ties AUDIO: "Our common focus is currently on Ukraine. Germany and Japan stand side by side in defending the rules-based international order." — Chancellor Scholz Chancellor Scholz and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will look at ways to deepen bilateral security relations …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-17). Joint Pentagon/NATO commanders preside over air/space power integration. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandMarch 17, 2023 General Christopher Cavoli is top commander of U.S. European Command and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. General James Hecker is simultaneously commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe/U.S. Air Forces Africa and NATO's Allied Air Command. ==== NATO Air Chiefs discuss how to further accelerate Air and Space Power integration …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-17). Turkey delivers Bayraktar drones for war in Mali, region. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkish Bayraktar TB2 combat drones have been employed with deadly efficiency against Russia and Russian allies in Ukraine, Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia, Libya, Syria, Iraq and Tajikistan and have been sold to Ethiopia and Morocco for use against Tigray and Western Sahara, respectively. — RR ==== Hàºrriyet Daily NewsMarch 17, 2023 Mali gets new batch of drones …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-17). Turkey pushes enhanced global role for NATO, okays Finland's bid, blackmails Sweden. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hàºrriyet Daily NewsMarch 17, 2023 Türkiye OKs Finland's NATO bid, delays Sweden's Türkiye has announced its decision to ratify Finland's bid to join NATO as a result of the latter's concrete and sincere measures against terror organizations while delaying the bid of Sweden. "We have observed concrete and sincere steps from Finland in recent times. …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-17). Turkic gene: militarized Turkic superstate from Great Wall of China to gates of Vienna. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Organization of Turkic States currently includes Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan as full members and Hungary, the (unrecognized) Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Turkmenistan as observers, with nations as far afield as Finland, Ukraine (particularly with its claims on Crimea) and Mongolia mentioned as future affiliates. All the above are NATO members …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-17). U.S. Army launches new headquarters in Poland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioMarch 27, 2023 US Army Garrison Poland to be established this month: Pentagon The US Army will this month establish a new headquarters in Poland, called US Army Garrison Poland, the Pentagon has announced. "In order to meet U.S. Army in Europe and Africa mission requirements, improved command and control capabilities and manage foreign, …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-17). U.S. European, Central Commands consolidate Azerbaijan as military outpost on Caspian. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. European CommandMarch 17, 2023 USEUCOM, Azerbaijan officials engage to discuss partnership, regional security U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, the U.S. European Command strategy, plans and capabilities deputy director, traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, March 14-16, 2023. His visit included engagements with government officials from Azerbaijan's ministry of defense, ministry of emergency situations and …

Robert E. West (2023-03-17). Saint Patrick's Day 2023 Remembrance: England's "Irish Slaves" globalresearch.ca Global Research Editor's Note | In 2008 (reposted in 2015), Global Research posted a short Oped article entitled

Robert Hunziker (2023-03-17). Destruction of the Amazon Rainforest Destabilizes the World. dissidentvoice.org A new 40-year study discovered the eye-opening fact that what happens in the Amazon Rainforest impacts the entire Earth system. This puts an exclamation point on the fact that the Amazon Rainforest, the planet's most crucial source of life support [NASA and NOAA attribute about half of the oxygen production on Earth to the ocean, …

Robert S. Becker (2023-03-17). Global problems are far-reaching, permanent & inter-connected. Nationalistic responses are political, tribal, religious & myopic. nationofchange.org The Age of Nationalism (the last few centuries) must now for the health of all shift to the Age of One World.

Roger McKenzie (2023-03-17). Dictator? French Communists slam Macron for imposing pensions bill without a vote. peoplesworld.org French communists have slammed the decision of President Emmanuel Macron to impose his highly unpopular bill that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Macron shunned parliament Thursday by opting to push through his controversial plans by triggering a special constitutional power known as Section 49.3. The rarely-used maneuver will likely spark a …

Sam Rosenthal (2023-03-17). In Chicago and Denver, Progressives Face New Challenges — and Opportunities. truthout.org For most of the media establishment, the year may as well already be 2024. Intrigue among the Republican Party's emerging field of presidential contenders, and ongoing mixed signals from the Joe Biden camp about his intentions next year dominate political coverage. But, while this may be an "off" year for national politics, 2023 is rife with electoral opportunities for progressive candidates… |

scorinoco (2023-03-17). Colombia and Venezuela Sign Agreements on Binational Air Traffic. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, March 14, at a meeting between the civil aviation authorities of Colombia and Venezuela held at the Center for Aeronautical Studies (CEA) in Bogota, Colombia and Venezuela signed five agreements aimed at formally reestablishing air traffic and unifying procedures in search and rescue operations. The meeting was chaired by the president of the National Institute of Civil Aviation of Venezuela, Juan Manuel Teixeira Diaz, and Sergio París Mendoza, director general of the Civil Aeronautics of Colombia. |

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-17). Nearly 8 in 10 Voters Support Sanders Bill to Raise Minimum Teacher Pay to $60k. truthout.org New polling finds that a proposal by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) to set a minimum salary for teachers and raise the wages of over a million teachers nationwide is overwhelmingly popular among voters. According to a recent survey of 1,254 likely voters by Data for Progress, 77 percent of voters support the proposal to set a nationwide minimum salary of $60,000 for public school teachers… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-17). Sanders Calls for All Drug Prices to Be Cut After Third Insulin Maker Cuts Price. truthout.org After a third major pharmaceutical company in as many weeks announced that it is joining the wave of price cuts for insulin products on Thursday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) said that the current momentum must not be wasted and that the movement for price cuts should be spread to prescription drugs across the board. Sanofi is the latest to jump on the public relations trend… |

Special to People's World (2023-03-17). People's World reader: 'I look for your stories every day'. peoplesworld.org Mark Gruenberg, our Washington Bureau Chief and labor correspondent received the following letter from Peter Freitag, a reader from Colorado. Peter reads People's World every day and is a financial contributor to the newspaper. If you, like Peter, appreciate the alternative to the mainstream corporate media provided by People's World, won't you consider becoming a …

Staff (2023-03-17). La imagen del día: Amor y apoyo en la ciudad de Nueva York para el equipo de béisbol de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Amor y apoyo en la ciudad de Nueva York para el equipo de béisbol de Cuba en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2023. " °Estamos con Cuba hasta la final! #TeamAsere", se puede leer en un cartel ubicado en esta ciudad. Cuba consiguió el pase a semifinales en el certamen y este viernes tiene su próximo juego.

Staff (2023-03-17). Abel Rojas: El fotoperiodismo es la adrenalina que me impulsa. cubadebate.cu Tener una cámara fotográfica y deseos de hacer, no es suficiente para llegar a fotorreportero. Eso lo supo Abel Rojas desde muy temprano, por eso, matriculó en disímiles cursos de superación profesional y gracias a ello creció técnica y culturalmente. En su labor, va dejando una huella en el periodismo y aportando una y otra imagen al patrimonio visual del país.

Staff (2023-03-17). Cuba en datos: Coordenadas de los nuevos actores económicos. cubadebate.cu Las preguntas serían: øCuándo generarán mayor disponibilidad de alimentos en el mediano plazo estos actores? øQué obstáculos tienen hoy en la producción y venta de sus producciones y servicios? øQué transformar o modificar para que estos actores puedan incrementar sus resultados productivos?

Staff (2023-03-17). øEn qué consiste el Aukus?: El pacto con el que EEUU, Reino Unido y Australia planean "hacerle frente" a China. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos, Reino Unido y Australia planean contrarrestar la influencia de China con la creación de una nueva flota de submarinos de propulsión nuclear. El pacto estratégico, anunciado en septiembre de 2021 y bautizado como Aukus pretende "defender los intereses compartidos" de las tres potencias anglosajonas en el Indopacífico.

Staff (2023-03-17). Jóvenes graduados: El sueño de La Habana y la odisea del alquiler. cubadebate.cu Este tema parece cíclico: "Casi ningún alquiler baja de 5 000 pesos. No sé qué voy a hacer. Sigo buscando pero me estoy quedando sin tiempo porque antes del día 7 debo salir de donde vivo y no tengo donde quedarme. Estoy volviéndome loco". Al revisar los mensajes de WhatsApp me encuentro este audio de Alejandro, un compañero de estudios en la universidad que ahora está en serios problemas.

Staff (2023-03-17). Cultura y tradición en un lugar llamado Remedios. cubadebate.cu Hay muchos lugares icónicos de Cuba que reflejan su idiosincrasia y esencia cultural. Al noroeste de Villa Clara se emplaza Remedios, que a sus casi 510 años, sigue impactando por la confluencia de estilos arquitectónicos que recuerdan a la España del siglo XVII.

Staff (2023-03-17). Con el voto del 26 de marzo vamos a defender la Revolución. cubadebate.cu Candidatos a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular por Santa Clara retomaron este jueves sus intercambios con los electores. En todos se habló de asistencia a las urnas y el voto unido, y también de problemas, con la confianza de que la próxima legislatura continuará contribuyendo a su solución.

Staff (2023-03-17). París: Más de 200 detenciones tras protestas contra reforma de pensiones. cubadebate.cu Más de 200 personas han sido detenidas este jueves 16 de marzo en París al término de una manifestación espontánea contra la impopular reforma de las pensiones del gobierno de Emmanuel Macron, aprobada unas horas antes por decreto y sin voto en la Asamblea Nacional.

Staff (2023-03-17). Voleibol de Playa: Noslen Díaz y Jorge Luis Alayo avanzan al cuadro principal en su debut en el Circuito Mundial. cubadebate.cu La dupla cubana de Noslen Díaz y Jorge Luis Alayo avanzó este viernes al cuadro principal en el torneo de voleibol de playa organizado en la ciudad mexicana de La Paz, con categoría Challenge del Beach World Pro. En la ronda de preliminares del evento, el primero de los antillanos en el circuito internacional de este deporte, los caribeños consiguieron par de éxitos.

Staff (2023-03-17). Altos cargos militares de Estados Unidos y Rusia discuten sobre incidente con dron cerca de Crimea. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Defensa ruso reveló detalles de las conversaciones entre el ministro de Defensa ruso, Serguéi Shoigú, y su par estadounidense, Lloyd Austin, que discutieron el tema de la caída del dron estadounidense que se acercó peligrosamente a la península rusa de Crimea.

Staff (2023-03-17). Corte Penal Internacional emite orden de arresto para Putin y Rusia asegura que "esta decisión no significa nada" cubadebate.cu La Corte Penal Internacional (CPI) ha emitido una orden de detención contra el presidente ruso Vladímir Putin citando su responsabilidad en presuntos crímenes de guerra cometidos en Ucrania. "Las decisiones de la CPI no tienen ninguna importancia para nuestro país, ni siquiera en términos jurídicos", ha comentado la portavoz de la cancillería rusa.

Staff (2023-03-17). °Duerme bien! Hoy se celebra el Día Mundial del Sueño. cubadebate.cu Hoy se celebra el Día Mundial del Sueño, con la finalidad de sensibilizar a la población acerca de la importancia de dormir bien. Además, se pretende tratar las causas y síntomas de la falta de sueño, un problema que si no es tratado a tiempo puede ocasionar serios problemas de salud. El lema de 2023 es "El sueño es esencial para la salud".

Staff (2023-03-17). El tiempo: Escasas lluvias en la tarde. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte oriental y con poca nubosidad en el resto. En tarde estará parcialmente nublado en gran parte del país, con escasas lluvias.

Staff (2023-03-17). Etecsa informa sobre labores técnicas en las redes de telecomunicaciones. cubadebate.cu Durante los próximos días se realizarán varios trabajos en las redes de telecomunicaciones, informó Etecsa y precisó que mientras se estén ejecutando estas acciones técnicas, podrá percibirse afectación en el funcionamiento de los servicios, por lo que los trabajos se realizarán en los horarios de menor tráfico de voz y datos.

Staff (2023-03-17). Festival de la Trova "Pepe Sánchez" celebra su edición 60 en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Con una gala artística en el Salón de los grandes, ubicado muy cerca del céntrico parque de Céspedes de la ciudad de Santiago de Cuba, se inauguró en la noche de este jueves la edición número 60 del Festival de la Trova "Pepe Sánchez", cita extendida hasta el próximo lunes 20 de marzo.

Staff (2023-03-17). Havana D'Primera estrena canción y video #TeamAsere. cubadebate.cu El trompetista Alexander Abreu y su grupo Havana D' Primera estrenaron este viernes la canción y el video de #TeamAsere, una producción que enaltece la actuación del equipo cubano de béisbol en el V Clásico Mundial de la disciplina. "Háganle saber a esos hombres que estamos agradecidos por la historia que hoy están haciendo", destacó Alexander Abreu.

Staff (2023-03-17). Llega a la bahía de Santiago de Cuba central flotante para la generación eléctrica. cubadebate.cu La central eléctrica flotante de origen turco Karadeniz Poweship Irem Sultan arribó este viernes a la bahía de Santiago de Cuba para dotar de energía adicional al Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN) en la zona oriental.

Staff (2023-03-17). Mánager del equipo Cuba: "En la mente de todos está el propósito de hacer historia" cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-03-17). Nuevo Festival Zona Quinta este fin de semana: Inclusión y esparcimiento ecológico para todas las familias. cubadebate.cu El Jardín Botánico de La Habana Quinta de los Molinos abrirá sus puertas con un nuevo Festival Zona Quinta Inclusión, esparcimiento ecológico y aprendizaje para todas las familias, el sábado 18 y el domingo 19 de marzo, de 10: 00 a.m. a 3: 00 p.m. La nueva edición del festival se realiza en el contexto del Día Mundial de las Personas con Síndrome de Down.

Staff (2023-03-17). Once de los bancos más grandes de Estados Unidos inyectarán treinta mil millones de dólares para rescatar al First Republic Bank. cubadebate.cu Once de los bancos más grandes de EE.UU. inyectarán un total de 30.000 millones de dólares para rescatar al First Republic Bank (FRB), según lo anuncian en un comunicado conjunto difundido este jueves por Business Wire.

Staff (2023-03-17). Presentan programa para celebrar el aniversario 55 del Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia de directivos de los jardines botánicos de Cuba y centros afines de otros países, abierto al público e inmerso en importantes proyectos, el equipo del Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba celebra el 55 aniversario del complejo científico, educativo y recreativo ubicado en la periferia habanera.

Staff (2023-03-17). Qué trae la prensa cubana, viernes 17 de marzo de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-03-17). Reelegido Gianni Infantino como presidente de la FIFA. cubadebate.cu Gianni Infantino comienza desde hoy y hasta el año 2027 su tercer mandato al frente de la FIFA, luego de conseguir su reelección para el cargo. El ítalo-suizo resultó aclamado en el 73 congreso celebrado Kigali, Ruanda, por las 211 federaciones miembro.

Staff (2023-03-17). Unión Eléctrica no pronostica afectaciones por déficit de generación para este viernes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informó que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional no presentó afectaciones en el día de ayer y que se espera que hoy tampoco ocurran interrupciones del servicio por falta de capacidad de generación. A las 07: 00 horas de este viernes la disponibilidad del SEN era de 2 450 megavatios (MW) y la demanda de 1 820 MW, con todo el país electrificado.

Staff (2023-03-17). Never Again: Human Rights Groups & Japanese Americans Warn Biden Against Jailing Migrant Families. democracynow.org This week nearly 400 human rights groups urged the Biden administration not to revive the controversial practice of migrant family detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Biden ended family detention when he took office two years ago but is now reportedly reconsidering it as part of a wider crackdown as his administration prepares to phase out the contested Trump-era Title 42 pandemic policy used to expel over 2 million migrants without due process at the southern border. We speak with Silky Shah, executive director of Detention Watch Network, who says "the Biden administration has faltered and is…

Staff (2023-03-17). Headlines for March 17, 2023. democracynow.org Yellen Declares, "Our Banking System Is Sound," as Wall Street Props Up First Republic Bank, Iran Agrees to Stop Arming Yemen's Houthis in Pact with Saudi Arabia, Poland and Slovakia Will Send Fighter Jets to Ukraine, U.N. Inquiry on Ukraine Finds Wide Evidence of Russian War Crimes, China Urges Diplomatic End to War in Ukraine as Xi Jinping Plans Trip to Kremlin, Biden Approves Sale of 220 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles to Australia , White House Threatens to Ban TikTok Unless Chinese Owners Sell Stakes, Israeli Forces Kill 4 More Palestinians in Jenin Ahead of Security Talks in Egypt, Macron Pushes…

Staff (2023-03-17). Julian Assange's Father & Brother Speak Out on His Jailing, Press Freedom & New Documentary "Ithaka" democracynow.org We continue our coverage of the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq by looking at the imprisonment of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been jailed for exposing U.S. war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. One video released by WikiLeaks showed a U.S. helicopter gunship in Baghdad slaughtering a dozen civilians, including a Reuters journalist. Assange has been held in London's Belmarsh prison since 2019 as he fights the U.S. campaign to extradite him to face espionage charges. If convicted, the publisher faces as much as 175 years behind bars. His legal fight is documented in the new film Itha…

Staff (2023-03-17). Blood and Treasure: Documenting the Costs of Iraq War from Civilian Casualties to Trillions Spent. democracynow.org With the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq on March 20, we speak with Oxford University international relations professor Neta Crawford, who says the region is still reeling from the impact of the war. "The story continues. It's not over," she says. Crawford is co-director of the Costs of War Project at Brown University, where her latest report pegs the cost of U.S. wars in Iraq and Syria since 2003 at nearly $2.9 trillion. Since the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 under the false pretext of preventing Saddam Hussein from developing weapons of mass destruction, more than half a million peo…

Staff (2023-03-17). Iraq and 15 Lessons We Never Learned. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-03-17). Ecuador's Former Minister Flees for Caracas from Asylum in Argentina's Embassy in Quito. orinocotribune.com Caracas, March 15, 2023 ( The incident came to light on Monday night through a statement issued by the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry noting that Argentina's Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero informed his Ecuadorian counterpart that day of Duarte's escape "without the knowledg…

Staff (2023-03-17). President Maduro: 'Revolution is Alternative to Rottenness of Capitalism'. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, March 15, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, stated that the Bolivarian Revolution is an alternative to the decadent capitalist system of the world, during a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the death of Commander Hugo Chávez. The president led a massive popular march that carried Hugo Chávez's cadet saber from the Military Academy to Barracks 4F (El Cuartel de la Montaña), where the remains of the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution rest. | "Let us show that ethically and morally, the Bolivarian Revolution is an alternative to the rottenness of savage neol…

Staff (2023-03-17). Venezuela Makes Fun of White House and Fantasy 'Narnia' Government Ties. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, March 15, the Venezuelan minister of foreign affairs, Yván Gil, said, sarcastically, that he wishes the "best of luck" to the US government in its relationship with the leader of the "parallel" parliament of the South American country, in reference to the fictional "interim government" upheld by members of the Venezuelan opposition. | The minister for foreign affairs highlighted that the US government maintains a "childish effort" to promote an erratic diplomacy far from political reality, by trying to continue recognizing a non-existent "interim government" that does not hold any power in Venezue…

Staff (2023-03-17). Toulouse mobilization for the liberation of Palestinian martyrs' remains imprisoned by the occupation. samidoun.net On Friday, 17 March, the Collectif Palestine Vaincra — a member organization of the Samidoun Network — organized a Palestine Stand at the Bagatelle metro station in Toulouse, France. The Stand came as part of the week of mobilization organized as part of the International Campaign to Liberate the Remains of Palestinian Martyrs detained in …

Staff (2023-03-17). Surge in Global Weapons Sales: Top Ten Exporters of Major Arms. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2023-03-17). French President Macron Approves the Pension Reform by Decree. globalresearch.ca

Susan Price (2023-03-17). Turkey: Erdoğan attempts to ban pro-Kurdish party ahead of snap poll. greenleft.org.au Turkey will go to election on May 14, after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called a snap poll, reports Susan Price, and the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP) will likely be forced to participate in the election under a different party name, due to a politically-motivated trial against it.

Tanupriya Singh (2023-03-17). 'This is class war': Tech companies and US Federal Reserve oversee major job losses. peoplesdispatch.org Meta has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs this year amid a wave of mass layoffs by other US-based tech firms since 2022. Meanwhile, the US Federal Reserve has warned of a rise in unemployment due to a further hike in interest rates…

teleSUR -nama, DRL (2023-03-17). Ciclón Freddy provoca al menos 58 muertos en Mozambique. telesurtv.net El fenómeno hidrometereológico ha dejado unos 282 heridos y cerca de 20.250 viviendas destruidas.

teleSUR, ats, JGN (2023-03-17). Conoce algunas curiosidades del poeta peruano César Vallejo. telesurtv.net César Vallejo abarcó a lo largo de su vida varios géneros literarios, entre ellos: el ensayo, la novela, la poesía y el cuento.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-17). Denuncian "limbo jurídico" de líderes comunitarios salvadoreños. telesurtv.net Entre los detenidos está Antonio Pacheco, director ejecutivo de ADES, una organización clave en la lucha contra el extractivismo minero en El Salvador.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-03-17). Argentina anuncia comicios generales para el 22 de octubre. telesurtv.net La CNE destacó que el próximo 5 de mayo se publicará el padrón previsto y el 15 de mayo se convocará a elecciones primarias abiertas, simultáneas y obligatorias (PASO).

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-17). Miles de maestros protestan por aumento salarial en Nueva Zelanda. telesurtv.net Los docentes se congregaron frente al Parlamento de Wellington (capital) y llamaron al Gobierno a tomar medidas urgentes.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-17). Organizaciones realizan movilización en apoyo a las reformas del Gobierno colombiano. telesurtv.net Las organizaciones que apoyan al Ejecutivo decidieron que este es un buen marco para mostrar su respaldo a las reformas.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-17). Denuncian carácter político de marchas de magisterio en Bolivia. telesurtv.net Invitan al magisterio urbano a aprovechar el diálogo convocado por el Ministerio de Educación y presentar propuestas positivas para optimizar el proceso docente.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-17). Japón derrota a Italia y llega a semifinales del Clásico Mundial. telesurtv.net Japón es el único equipo que ha llegado a semifinales en los cinco Clásicos celebrados y fue campeón en 2006 y 2009.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-17). øQué podemos hacer para proteger las especies marinas?>. telesurtv.net La actividad humana genera impactos negativos en los océanos y en las especies marinas, pero también puede influir en su cuidado y preservación.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-17). Reportan leve repunte de banca europea tras jornada incierta. telesurtv.net Presidente de Banco Nacional Saudí considera injustificado el pánico generado por el desplome bursátil del Credit Suisse.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-17). Gobierno de Colombia presenta proyecto de ley de reforma laboral. telesurtv.net El presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro reafirmó que "con esta (iniciativa de) ley lo que se busca es dignificar el trabajo".

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-17). Denuncian asesinato de líder social en el Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz detalló que con este crimen, suman 27 líderes asesinados en el país en lo que va del año y 1.436 desde la firma del acuerdo de paz de 2016.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-17). Reprimen protestas en rechazo a reforma de pensiones en Francia. telesurtv.net Una coalición de sindicatos convocó a nuevas manifestaciones para el próximo jueves 23 de marzo, para pedir la derogación de la reforma pensional.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-17). Presidente sirio afirma que tercera guerra mundial ya está en curso. telesurtv.net Al Assad dijo que "por eso las guerras tienden a ser subsidiarias; por eso hoy en día Zelenski está librando una guerra en nombre de Occidente con su ejército de nazis".

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-03-17). Establecen alerta verde en República Dominicana por lluvias. telesurtv.net El subdirector del COE, Carlos Paulino, instó a cumplir los protocolos emitidos por Protección Civil.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-17). Gobierno de Francia aprueba por decreto la reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net El Senado había respaldado este jueves por la mañana la reforma impulsada por Emmanuel Macron.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-17). Presidente Putin: comercio exterior de Rusia creció un 8,1 % en 2022. telesurtv.net Al analizar la caída máxima del PIB de Rusia el año pasado, Vladimir Putin mencionó un registro de 4,7 por ciento.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-17). Tren de carga se descarrilla en Washington, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Reportan que 5.000 galones de diésel se han filtrado hasta el momento.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-03-17). ONU alerta sobre criminalidad por cocaína en América Latina. telesurtv.net El "Informe Mundial sobre Cocaína 2023" cataloga la situación como una red de alianzas cambiantes que cooperan entre sí.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-03-17). ONU pide más ayuda para hacer frente a las pandillas en Haití. telesurtv.net Grupos cada vez más violentas se han infiltrado en comunidades de Puerto Príncipe, la capital haitiana, y sus alrededores.

teleSUR, nbb -DRL (2023-03-17). Estudiantes protestan por Reforma de Enseñanza Media en Brasil. telesurtv.net En junio del año pasado, una carta abierta firmada por más de 300 entidades relacionadas a la educación pedía la derogación de la norma.

teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2023-03-17). Apagón en México deja más de 270.000 personas sin energía. telesurtv.net Mediante la publicación de videos y fotos en las redes sociales, miles de usuarios comenzaron a avisar sobre apagones en distintos puntos de la Ciudad de México.

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2023-03-17). Oficializan pedido de juicio político contra presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La solicitud fue dirigida al presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Virgilio Saquicela, y el pedido ingresó a Gestión documental cerca de las 18H00 (hora local).

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-17). Aprueban nueva prórroga del estado de excepción en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Según autoridades de seguridad pública, esta herramienta legal ha permitido encarcelar a no menos de 65. 000 pandilleros.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-17). Reportan 4.752 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en Chile. telesurtv.net Chile acumula 5.218.933 casos confirmados desde el inicio de la pandemia y 64.353 fallecidos a causa del coronavirus.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-17). Malawi decreta 14 días de luto por víctimas de ciclón Freddy. telesurtv.net El Gobierno declaró 14 días de luto nacional en homenaje a las víctimas mortales del ciclón Freddy.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-03-17). Responsabilizan al Estado peruano por violaciones de DD.HH. telesurtv.net La organización señaló que es "indubitable la responsabilidad internacional del Estado peruano por las violaciones".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-03-17). Descarrila tren con presunto material tóxico en Arizona, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la Oficina del Sheriff de Mohave señaló que el suceso le fue notificado sobre las 20.00 (hora local).

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-03-17). Israelíes protestan contra la reforma judicial del Gobierno. telesurtv.net Las protestas de esta jornada se llevan a cabo en el denominado "Día de Resistencia a la Dictadura".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-03-17). Asciende a 21 los muertos por explosión en una mina en Colombia. telesurtv.net El gobernador de Cundinamarca, Nicolás García, señaló que "desafortunadamente son 10 personas más fallecidas".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-03-17). Gobierno surcoreano duda ampliar jornada semanal tras protestas. telesurtv.net El Ejecutivo promovía un proyecto, a petición de las empresas, que ampliaría de 52 a 69 horas la jornada tope semanal.

The Associated Press (2023-03-17). Top Court Ruling Unleashes Permit Upheaval in Puerto Rico. latinorebels.com A ruling by Puerto Rico's Supreme Court has thrown into limbo hundreds of thousands of business and construction permits issued by a U.S. territory already struggling to attract investors amid an economic crisis.

The Dissenter (2023-03-17). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: March 17, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

thecommunists (2023-03-17). Why I left my first teaching job: 'No support, no training, no care for the kids'. thecommunists.org The following interview was conducted by one of our members with a young teacher who left her first job within months of starting it. ***** When did you graduate from your teaching course? July 2022. How did you get your first job as a teacher? Through an education agency. Why did you have to leave …

Thomas Kennedy (2023-03-17). The Legislative Attack on Immigrant Communities in Florida (OPINION). latinorebels.com In late February, Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a series of extreme anti-immigrant proposals for the upcoming legislative session, including repealing previous state laws that offered legal rights and protections to undocumented people…

Travis Ross, Orinoco Tribune. (2023-03-17). The US And Canada Woo Latin America And The Caribbean To Invade Haiti. popularresistance.org At the behest of Washington, Canada has begun a "significant military deployment in Haiti," according to Canadian Ambassador to Haiti Sébastien Carrière. | Despite US pressure since last October, Canada played hard to get in accepting the responsibility for leading the third foreign invasion of Haiti in the past three decades. But now, it has relented. | "We took over," Carrière told journalist Madeleine Blais-Morin on the program Les Coulisses du Pouvoir on February 19. "We delivered armor. There have been two deliveries since October. There would be a third delivery in the next few days, and another one later i…

Tyler Torrez (2023-03-17). How Denmark is Financing the Israeli Occupation. indybay.org The Danes are turning their backs on human rights. In 2015, they refused to buy Elbit System's Israeli guns, because the manufacturer continues to supply almost all of the IDF's equipment, which is used against the Palestinians, military or not, with the resultant widely reported collateral damage. Now, the government is negotiating the purchase of the ATMOS howitzer without a second thought, and seems to have the approval of the very people who were opposed to it in 2015!

Unicorn Riot (2023-03-17). 'Anti-Protest' Measure Passes Minneapolis City Council. unicornriot.ninja

Victoria Torres (2023-03-17). Free Alex Saab Movement Makes Urgent Call for Help Regarding Diplomat's Alarming Health Condition. orinocotribune.com The Free Alex Saab Movement requested urgent help from the international community due to the alarming state of health of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, illegally imprisoned in a US federal prison. As of Thursday, March 16, Saab has spent one year and five months in a Florida prison after his illegal extraction from Cape Verde on October 16, 2021 by US authorities. | The Free Alex Saab Movement, through a

Vijay Prashad (2023-03-17). East Germany & the True Test of a Civilization. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Mar 2, 2023 | Vijay Prashad recalls the DDR's efforts to create a humane and just health care system, with few resources available, in a country devastated by World War II. | A few years ago, a minor medical problem took me to the Hospital Alemán-Nicaragàºense in Nicaragua's capital, Managua. While I was being treated, I asked the doctor, a kindly older man, if the hospital had been built in association with a German missionary organisation, given its name (in Spanish, alemán means 'German'). | No, he said: this hospital used to be called the Carlos Marx Hospital, and it was built in…

Vijay Prashad (2023-03-17). Eight Contradictions of the Imperialist 'Rules-Based Order'. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Mar 9, 2023 | The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has now

Watson Institute for International, Public Affairs (2023-03-17). Blood and Treasure: United States Budgetary Costs and Human Costs of 20 Years of War in Iraq and Syria, 2003-2023. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2023-03-17). Biden green-lights bipartisan attack on Washington DC criminal code revision. wsws.org In an attempt to appear "tough on crime" and bolster flagging Republican support for the ongoing war in Ukraine against Russia, President Biden said he would sign the Republican resolution over the objections of the Democratic Party-dominated D.C. City Council.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Immunocompromised mother in Manhattan speaks to Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic. wsws.org Melanie, whose children attend public schools in New York City, spoke to the WSWS about the toll the "let it rip" policy toward the pandemic has taken on her and her family.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Striking hospital workers across Germany call for all-out action against cuts in real wages and excessive workloads. wsws.org Outrage over disastrous working conditions and cuts in real wages in the public sector is boiling over, but Verdi is trying every means at its disposal to prevent an all-out strike.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Clashes erupt across France as Macron imposes pension cuts without parliamentary vote. wsws.org An objectively revolutionary situation is emerging across Europe, as the class struggle erupts amid a bloody NATO-Russia war in Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-03-17). US maternal mortality rate soars: An example of capitalist barbarism. wsws.org The richest country in the world has the worst showing for maternal mortality among all major industrialized nations.

WSWS (2023-03-17). 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia. wsws.org The US and NATO powers are determined to fight to the last Ukrainian, as reports emerge of devastating losses in the course of one year of the war.

WSWS (2023-03-17). As casualties mount in Ukraine war, US presses for major new offensive. wsws.org The US and NATO powers are determined to fight to the last Ukrainian, as reports emerge of devastating losses in the course of one year of the war.

WSWS (2023-03-17). The Grammys, the Super Bowl and the crisis in popular music. wsws.org An artistic medium with its share of creativity and insight into daily life has all too often become a stew of ugliness, bombast, money-worship and backwardness.

WSWS (2023-03-17). More than half a million Sri Lankan workers participated in Wednesday's national strike. wsws.org Striking workers have voiced their anger with the Wickremesinghe government and the unions, insisting on the necessity for a unified working-class struggle to fight the escalating social attacks.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Striking teachers and junior doctors in the UK speak on their struggle. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to striking workers in different sectors this week in Britain. Among them were junior doctors employed by the National Health Service and teachers.

WSWS (2023-03-17). UK National Health Service workers must organise to defeat the Tory-union sellout deal! wsws.org The union bureaucracy has decades of experience in pushing through sellouts with intimidation and lies. Health workers must organise to fight back with their own plan of action.

WSWS (2023-03-17). UK postal workers continue to speak out against punishing workloads and CWU collusion with Royal Mail. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site has continued to receive correspondence from postal workers around the country speaking out against the crushing increase in workloads facilitated by the collusion of the Communication Workers Union with Royal Mail.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Wisconsin man pleads guilty to state charges in plot to kidnap governor of Michigan. wsws.org Brian Higgins pleaded guilty on Wednesday, setting the stage for the upcoming jury trial of the last four defendants accused of plotting to kidnap the governor of Michigan prior to the 2020 presidential elections.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Oppose University of Washington's censorship of Code Pink's Medea Benjamin! wsws.org The cancellation of the event with Medea Benjamin is an attempt to suppress antiwar sentiments among workers and young people and constitutes an attack on the democratic rights of the entire working class.

WSWS (2023-03-17). US federal judge hears anti-abortion zealots' arguments for nationwide ban on abortion pill. wsws.org Federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk attempted to keep the hearing from becoming public knowledge out of concern about the eruption of protests over the last attack on abortion rights.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Australian SEP candidate blocked from speaking to flood victims. wsws.org A Socialist Equality Party election candidate was prevented from holding discussions with flood victims in a government "pods" accommodation village, a clear violation of basic democratic rights, both of the SEP and the residents themselves.

WSWS (2023-03-17). 1.7 million Maharashtra state government employees on indefinite strike in defence of pension rights. wsws.org The strike by well over a million Indian government workers is part of a growing wave of class struggles in India and across the world.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Wall Street banks organise a bailout operation as financial crisis deepens. wsws.org Yesterday saw a major intervention by the largest US banks to deposit a total of $30 billion with the First Republic Bank, which has come under considerable pressure in the wake of the demise of the Silicon Valley Bank.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Teachers strike across New Zealand over crisis in schools. wsws.org Striking teachers booed the Labour government's Education Minister Jan Tinetti, who is pushing for a deal that significantly cuts real wages.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Police assault protests across France against anti-democratic attack on pensions. wsws.org French police violently repressed spontaneous protests against the president's use of the anti-democratic Article 49.3 to pass his widely-hated pension reform on Thursday.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Former Australian prime minister says AUKUS submarine deal about ensuring US hegemony in Asia. wsws.org Keating made the basic point that the US and its allies are preparing for an aggressive war against China to ensure American imperialist hegemony.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Zelensky government steps up persecution of Russian-affiliated Orthodox Church amid mounting military losses. wsws.org The move against the Russian-affiliated church is a clear attempt to ramp up religious and ethnic conflicts in the war-torn country, as the death toll from the conflict is reaching staggering levels.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: One million West Bengal government workers demand higher dearness allowance; Offshore helicopter engineers strike in Western Australia; 1,700 Australian Broadcasting Corporation staff to strike for higher pay.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Michigan hospital worker with Long COVID speaks about the destruction of health care in the US. wsws.org A health care worker in Michigan spoke to the WSWS about his own health and the impact of Long COVID on his ability to work and the way the condition is being dismissed by the health care industry.

Yasmin Cader (2023-03-17). Celebrating 60 Years of Gideon v. Wainwright. aclu.org Sixty years ago today, the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in In the deca…

Zane McNeill (2023-03-17). "A Huge Loss for Workers": CA Court Rules that Gig Workers Are Contractors. truthout.org On Monday, California's First District Court of Appeals ruled that a 2020 ballot initiative classifying drivers for gig companies as independent contractors rather than employees was largely constitutional. The ballot initiative, Proposition 22, passed with 59% of the vote and has been critiqued by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) as having been financed and lobbied for by gig… |

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Dabor Resiere, Jonathan Florentin, Hatem Kallel, Rishika Banydeen, Ruddy Valentino, Moustapha Dramé, José-Louis Barnay, Papa Gueye, Bruno Mégarbane, Hossein Mehdaoui, Rémi Neviere, Toxicological Research Group on chlordecone at the University Hospital of Martinique (2023-03-18). [Correspondence] Chlordecone (Kepone) poisoning in the French Territories in the Americas. thelancet.com For more than 40 years, two French territories in the Americas, Martinique and Guadeloupe, have been confronted with one of the biggest environmental scandals in Caribbean history due to the use of an organochlorine pesticide, chlordecone (also known under the brand name Kepone), in banana plantations. Although banned from use in the USA since the 1970s, this pesticide was intensively applied in the banana fields of these two French Caribbean territories from 1972 to 1993 to combat the banana weevil, a serious insect pest for banana crops.

Danielle Villasana (2023-03-18). [Perspectives] Aftermath of the Türkiye—Syria earthquake. thelancet.com The earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6, 2023, will have lasting health and humanitarian impacts. Current estimates indicate more than 50‚Äà000 people have died and over 100‚Äà000 people have been injured. Thousands of buildings and much infrastructure are destroyed, with millions of people displaced, including vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, people living with chronic health conditions or disabilities, and older people. In Türkiye—a country grappling with a flailing economy and the impacts of the conflict in neighbouring Syria[mda…

Danielle Villasana (2023-03-18). [Perspectives] Aftermath of the Türkiye—Syria earthquake. thelancet.com The earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6, 2023, will have lasting health and humanitarian impacts. Current estimates indicate more than ‚Äà000 people have died and over 100‚Äà000 people have been injured. Thousands of buildings and much infrastructure are destroyed, with millions of people displaced, including vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, people living with chronic health conditions or disabilities, and older people. In Türkiye—a country grappling with a flailing economy and the impacts of the conflict in neighbouring Syria[md…

Federica Quarata, Diana Lelli, Davide Maria Biancone, Giovanni Gherardi, Raffaele Antonelli Incalzi (2023-03-18). [Clinical Picture] A urinary tract infection caused by Escherichia coli mucoid phenotype progresses to a pneumonia and respiratory failure. thelancet.com A 69-year-old woman was admitted to our ward with fever and respiratory failure. 3 weeks earlier she had been treated with ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract infection, caused by Escherichia coli; she had a history of diabetes.

Geoff Watts (2023-03-18). [Obituary] Samuel Lawrence Katz. thelancet.com Paediatrician, virologist, and co-developer of measles vaccine. Born in Manchester, NH, USA, on May 29, 1927, he died in Chapel Hill, NC, USA, on Oct 31, 2022 aged 95 years.

Jeremy W Jacobs, Laura D Stephens, Jennifer S Woo, Elizabeth S Allen, Garrett S Booth (2023-03-18). [Correspondence] Firearms and blood transfusion: an inescapable disentanglement. thelancet.com The incidence of mass shootings in the USA continues to increase; more than 45‚Äà000 total gun deaths occurred in 2020 alone, the most on record for years with full data available.1 These statistics highlight increasing gun violence, one of the primary contributors to blood shortages. Patients with gunshot wounds are 5 times more likely to require a blood transfusion and receive 10 times more blood components than patients with traumatic injuries that are not gunshot wounds, equating to millions of US dollars in blood acquisition costs.




John Zarocostas (2023-03-18). [World Report] Global health experts welcome Kasai dismissal. thelancet.com WHO's dismissal of Takeshi Kasai, Regional Director for the Western Pacific, could pressure WHO leadership to take decisive action in other misconduct cases. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.

John Zarocostas (2023-03-18). [World Report] "Impunity" enabling South Sudan human rights violations. thelancet.com A new report to the UN Human Rights Council outlines how violence is worsening health and humanitarian programmes. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.

Mouna Khaity, Mervat Alhaffar, Natasha Howard (2023-03-18). [Correspondence] We cannot erase Syrians' suffering with "solidarity" and political infighting. thelancet.com "The UN's failure to act quickly to save Syrian lives in the face of a humanitarian catastrophe is utterly shameful and should be a stain on its conscience."1 | Raed Al Saleh, The White Helmets…

Richard Horton (2023-03-18). [Comment] Offline: The silencing of the South. thelancet.com League tables are addictive. From football to motorsport, tennis to golf, we relish following who is up and who is down. Understandably so, given that sport is fiercely competitive between individuals and teams. But universities? Provosts and Presidents of our greatest higher education institutions obsess over their rankings. Three dominate—the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). These metrics of achievement should be challenged.

Shawn Yuan (2023-03-18). [World Report] Health and the invasion of Iraq: 20 years later. thelancet.com The legacy of the US-led invasion is still being felt across Iraqi society. Shawn Yuan reports from Baghdad.

Stuart W Flint (2023-03-18). [Correspondence] Error in NHS England's BMI calculator and daily calorie recommendations. thelancet.com BMI is a calculation of height and weight to identify a person's weight status.1 BMI is calculated by a person's weight in kilograms (or pounds) divided by the square of height in metres (or feet).1 The BMI ranges are underweight (<18 ∑5 kg/m2), healthy weight (18 ∑5—24 ∑9 kg/m2), overweight (25 ∑0—29 ∑9 kg/m2), and obese (‚â•30 kg/m2).1...




The Lancet (2023-03-18). [Editorial] Human genome editing: ensuring responsible research. thelancet.com In 2018, during the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong, Jiankui He shocked the world by announcing the birth of two children whose genomes he had edited using CRISPR technology. Following widespread condemnation and a criminal investigation, he was sentenced to 3 years in prison. The case caused international outcry and brought to the fore the need to reconsider the serious ethical, scientific, and social issues of heritable human genome editing. As science advances, especially in non-heritable, somatic gene editing for treatment of previously incurable diseases, regulatory gaps are…

WSWS (2023-03-18). The German chancellor and government intensify their pro-war policies. wsws.org Chancellor Scholz's government statement on Thursday centred on the NATO war offensive against Russia.

WSWS (2023-03-18). Rank-and-file candidate Will Lehman's statement on the UAW election crisis. wsws.org The conclusion of the second round of the UAW national officers' election has proven definitively that the election was a fraud conducted with contempt for the rights of the rank-and-file membership.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). 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, …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). 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….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). 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…




newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). 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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). 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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is bariatric surgery? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've struggled with obesity for many years and have tried to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise. My doctor recently told me that I could be a good candidate for bariatric surgery. What is bariatric surgery? And are there different types of procedures available? ANSWER: Obesity is a disease, and overcoming it often is not easy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines overweight or obesity as a "weight that is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: How losing an hour of sleep can affect your body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. Clocks are turned an hour forward, which means you'll be losing an hour of sleep. And Mayo Clinic experts say that missing out on that shut-eye time can affect your body. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/V10gPhowQKQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. When daylight saving time…




newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). How to get the most out of napping. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it's important to consider the effects napping may bring. The time of day and length of time you nap can provide benefits or create problems. Knowing when to nap and providing yourself with a suitable napping environment will produce the greatest benefits. Consider why you're napping Before lying down to take a daily nap, you may want…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with hot flashes due to menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vasomotor symptoms — the medical term for hot flashes — are among the most common menopause symptoms women experience. Hot flashes, along with night sweats, can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Dr. Suneela Vegunta, a Mayo Clinic women's health physician, explains what happens to the body and offers ways to find relief. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eRzYfnKjqzg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). Consumer Health: Do you check the Nutrition Facts label? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about using the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy choices. Most people in the U.S. don't eat a healthy diet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most consume too much sodium, saturated fat and sugar, increasing their risk of chronic diseases. The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods is a tool created by the Food and Drug Administration to help…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop diabetes. I was told to limit my sugar intake. Can you explain more about the condition and how I can avoid diabetes? ANSWER: When a person is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, it means he or she has several conditions that, if left untreated, significantly raise the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Game-changing treatment for chronic kidney disease could slow down progression of the disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org About 15% of adults in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic kidney disease — that's about 37 million people. What if those people could be treated with medication that could slow the progression of their disease, and help avoid the need for dialysis and kidney transplantation altogether? Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist says there is a class of medications to help people with chronic kidney disease that does just that. He says Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). Cauliflower: A versatile nutrition superstar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many consumers, you may be on a quest for healthier food options and willing to try something new or a new take on a familiar food. If you're diagnosed with celiac disease, you may be looking for gluten-free alternatives. Or maybe you're on the hunt for lower carbohydrate choices. Cauliflower may be just what you're searching for. This versatile veggie can be eaten raw, cooked, roasted, grilled, baked into a pizza crust, or cooked…




newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). Science Saturday: Researchers elucidate details about the role of inflammation in liver regeneration. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The liver has the greatest regenerative capacity of any organ in the body, making it possible for surgeons to treat cancerous and noncancerous diseases with extensive surgical approaches. However, underlying chronic liver diseases, like cirrhosis or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, are known to inhibit the liver's ability to regenerate after surgery. Without regeneration, the liver cannot function, and patients can develop postoperative liver failure — often a lethal complication. In a recent paper published in JHEP Reports, Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). Mayo Clinic again recognized as 'World's Best Hospital' in Newsweek rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic in Rochester is again ranked No. 1 in the world by Newsweek in its list of the "World's Best Hospitals." The ranking is a tribute to the work of staff across Mayo Clinic. "Among the hallmarks of great hospitals … are not just first-class care, first-class research and first-class innovation. The very best institutions also share another quality: consistency," Newsweek states. "The world's best hospitals consistently attract the best people and provide the best outcomes…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer — also known as colorectal cancer — and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American Cancer Society. It's a trend experts have seen over the last decade. Colon cancer symptoms usually don't appear in early stages of the disease and when they do, they are often at an advanced stage. Dr. Johanna Chan, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says it's important to recognize colon cancer symptoms and to seek…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). Consumer Health: What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-17). Early Mayo Clinic research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Perianal fistulas are painful tunnels between the intestine and the skin that often do not go away with standard medical or surgical care. People with Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel conditions are most at risk for this condition. In a prospective, phase 1 clinical trial, researchers loaded stem cells…

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-03-17). The not-so-winding road from Iraq to Ukraine. nationofchange.org The continuing influence of the neocons, who were the architects of U.S. aggression against Iraq, in the ever-escalating Western military response to Russian aggression against Ukraine.




Robert S. Becker (2023-03-17). Global problems are far-reaching, permanent & inter-connected. Nationalistic responses are political, tribal, religious & myopic. nationofchange.org The Age of Nationalism (the last few centuries) must now for the health of all shift to the Age of One World.

Dana Drugmand (2023-03-17). US Justice Department tells Supreme Court to reject Big Oil petition in Colorado climate lawsuit. nationofchange.org The Justice Department is siding with communities in Colorado and across the U.S. that are fighting to hold Big Oil companies accountable for their climate lies.

Duncan McFarland (2023-03-17). China's legislature maps out post-COVID recovery, resists pressure for a new Cold War. peoplesworld.org The Western corporate press was filled with the news last week of Chinese President Xi Jinping's election to a third term and the country's increased military spending, but the annual meeting of the Chinese legislature focused on topics that went well beyond just those two issues. Some 3,000 delegates to China's National People's Congress (NPC) …

Special to People's World (2023-03-17). People's World reader: 'I look for your stories every day'. peoplesworld.org Mark Gruenberg, our Washington Bureau Chief and labor correspondent received the following letter from Peter Freitag, a reader from Colorado. Peter reads People's World every day and is a financial contributor to the newspaper. If you, like Peter, appreciate the alternative to the mainstream corporate media provided by People's World, won't you consider becoming a …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-03-17). Parents, teachers, NAACP oppose Texas right-wing Gov. Abbott's 'hostile takeover' of Houston schools. peoplesworld.org HOUSTON—Right-wing Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has escalated his war against the people of color in his state's largest city, Houston. And its Black and brown residents, in this battle led by its teachers union and the NAACP, are fighting back. Abbott's not content with his multitude of measures to prevent the city's adults of …

Roger McKenzie (2023-03-17). Dictator? French Communists slam Macron for imposing pensions bill without a vote. peoplesworld.org French communists have slammed the decision of President Emmanuel Macron to impose his highly unpopular bill that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Macron shunned parliament Thursday by opting to push through his controversial plans by triggering a special constitutional power known as Section 49.3. The rarely-used maneuver will likely spark a …

Robert S. Becker (2023-03-17). Global problems are far-reaching, permanent & inter-connected. Nationalistic responses are political, tribal, religious & myopic. nationofchange.org The Age of Nationalism (the last few centuries) must now for the health of all shift to the Age of One World.

Dana Drugmand (2023-03-17). US Justice Department tells Supreme Court to reject Big Oil petition in Colorado climate lawsuit. nationofchange.org The Justice Department is siding with communities in Colorado and across the U.S. that are fighting to hold Big Oil companies accountable for their climate lies.

Duncan McFarland (2023-03-17). China's legislature maps out post-COVID recovery, resists pressure for a new Cold War. peoplesworld.org The Western corporate press was filled with the news last week of Chinese President Xi Jinping's election to a third term and the country's increased military spending, but the annual meeting of the Chinese legislature focused on topics that went well beyond just those two issues. Some 3,000 delegates to China's National People's Congress (NPC) …

Special to People's World (2023-03-17). People's World reader: 'I look for your stories every day'. peoplesworld.org Mark Gruenberg, our Washington Bureau Chief and labor correspondent received the following letter from Peter Freitag, a reader from Colorado. Peter reads People's World every day and is a financial contributor to the newspaper. If you, like Peter, appreciate the alternative to the mainstream corporate media provided by People's World, won't you consider becoming a …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-03-17). Parents, teachers, NAACP oppose Texas right-wing Gov. Abbott's 'hostile takeover' of Houston schools. peoplesworld.org HOUSTON—Right-wing Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has escalated his war against the people of color in his state's largest city, Houston. And its Black and brown residents, in this battle led by its teachers union and the NAACP, are fighting back. Abbott's not content with his multitude of measures to prevent the city's adults of …

Roger McKenzie (2023-03-17). Dictator? French Communists slam Macron for imposing pensions bill without a vote. peoplesworld.org French communists have slammed the decision of President Emmanuel Macron to impose his highly unpopular bill that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Macron shunned parliament Thursday by opting to push through his controversial plans by triggering a special constitutional power known as Section 49.3. The rarely-used maneuver will likely spark a …

PAI (2023-03-17). 30,000 L.A. school support staffers to strike; teachers refuse to cross picket line. peoplesworld.org LOS ANGELES (PAI)—At least 30,000 support staffers toiling for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will stage a three-day strike March 21-23 to protest low pay, lack of respect, and their bosses' labor law-breaking refusal to bargain. With support from the United Teachers of Los Angeles, an AFT affiliate, the cafeteria workers, bus drivers, …

Liz Vinson (2023-03-17). 'Make Things Right': Florida activists grapple with revelations about Klan leader. splcenter.org

_____ (2023-03-17). Troubling Questions Over U.S. Drone Crash Near Crimea… An Inevitable Collision Made in Washington. strategic-culture.org

_____ (2023-03-17). Reuters' Assistance With Italy's Take on African Immigrants Represents a New Watershed. strategic-culture.org Reuters may well have broken a world record in partisan journalism with its latest efforts to implicate Russia in the Libyan immigrants crisis. | The duplicitous role of western media in assisting NATO in its dark endeavours is nothing new. But Reuters may well have broken a world record in partisan journalism with its latest efforts to implicate Russia in the Libyan immigrants crisis. | Reuters is not the news legend it used to be. Gone are the days when it had armies of clever young people fact checking polemic statements made by world leaders to be even faintly accurate. Case in point the recent incendiary cla…

_____ (2023-03-17). How Covid Lockdowns Primed the Current Financial Crisis. strategic-culture.org The lockdowns and the stimulus required to keep the economy alive helped drive inflation. Then the Fed jacked up interest rates. And all hell broke loose. | By Christian PARENTI | On Friday March 10th, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) died of Covid. Alright, it's a little more complicated than that, but Covid lockdowns followed by massive government stimulus were a critical — and massively under-acknowledged — factor in propelling the bank's demise. | At the heart of the crisis is the gigantic pile of low-interest debt that was issued during the height of the pandemic. While private-sector pandemic-era…

_____ (2023-03-17). What Follows U.S. Hegemony. strategic-culture.org On Feb. 24, the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a 12-point plan entitled "China's Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis." This "peace plan," as it has been called, is anchored in the concept of sovereignty, building upon the well-established principles of the 1945 United Nations Charter and the Ten Principles from the Bandung Conference of African and Asian states held in 1955.

_____ (2023-03-17). A positive new milestone in Saudi-Iranian relations. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-03-17). Bashar al-Assad's visit to Moscow and the changing face of the Middle East. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-03-17). 'New' Bipartisan Consensus in the US Against China Aims Total War. journal-neo.org There are very few issues in the US politics, both domestic and foreign, that can draw the Republicans and the Democrats into a bi-partisan consensus. Russia has been one of them in the wake of the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine. More recently, China has also made it to the list of issues. This is […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

_____ (2023-03-17). Russian gas hub in Turkey, a profitable reality. journal-neo.org Given the high dependence of today's energy-intensive economy on gas supplies, it can be argued that any proposals to optimize the transit and sale of the blue fuel are of high interest in world markets. Before the aggravation of Russian-Ukrainian relations, the European Union was the main buyer of Russian gas, with export volumes reaching […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

_____ (2023-03-17). Mexico's Fourth Transformation And Why The US Wants To Stop It. popularresistance.org It is this democracy that must be defended now: not, as media outlets would have you believe, from AMLO, but from those who would weaponize the electoral issue to justify a disastrous foreign intervention, in whatever form it might ultimately take. Although the 4T has not fulfilled everyone's expectations, it has, in four years, created a governing movement that is taking control of its energy resources (including the nationalization of lithium) and is adopting a role of regional leadership in Latin America: two sins the United States has not historically forgiven anywhere.

_____ (2023-03-17). Monroe Doctrine Plays Out In Perú. popularresistance.org March 7th marked three months of the congressional coup that ousted democratically elected President Pedro Castillo and claimed the lives of over 70 people during daily anti-government protests. Despite Western media 's attempt to whitewash the illegal ouster (which failed to reach the prerequisite 104 votes by 3), a resounding majority of the Peruvian people blame either coup leader Dina Boluarte, Fujimorismo, or the coup Congress for the political crisis facing the Andean country rich in vast minerals and resources. Despite this week's sentencing of Castillo to another 36 months of pre-trial detention, people o…

_____ (2023-03-17). The Government Bailed Out The Banks; How About A People's Bailout? popularresistance.org The March 10 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent shockwaves throughout the world economy. Since then, the US government moved quickly and decisively to bailout the bank's depositors to the tune of USD 151 billion. The collapse of SVB, a bank utilized heavily by the tech industry and venture capitalists, is the second largest bank failure in US history. Signature Bank, based out of New York, also failed quickly afterwards as SVB's crash triggered distrust in the banking system across the nation. The US government also bailed out Signature, spending USD 70 billion to ensure that the bank's depositors had access to…

Ajamu Baraka (2023-03-17). On the 20th Anniversary of Invasion of Iraq It Must be Clear: The U.S. Is the Greatest Threat to World Peace and Collective Humanity. globalresearch.ca

Alex Salmon (2023-03-17). Remembering the 'Workers' Wimbledon'. greenleft.org.au Writer, journalist, filmmaker and tennis enthusiast David Berry shows that tennis has a secret radical history, writes Alex Salmon.

Allan Fisher (2023-03-17). Saturday 3/18: Protest nonstop war and militarism – demand negotiations! indybay.org Town Clock (Water Street) Santa Cruz…

Allen Forrest (2023-03-17). Is Vindication Coming for COVID Skeptics? dissidentvoice.org

Angela (2023-03-17). Saturday 3/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Ann Brown (2023-03-17). Pentagon UFO Chief Says Mothership And Baby Planes Probing Solar System Possible. moguldom.com The government has become surprisingly more open about the possible existence of unidentified flying objects. Most recently, Pentagon officials stated in a draft document that aliens could actually be exploring our solar system. The officials also said alien beings could be releasing smaller probes to study planets. In fact, the head of the Pentagon's unidentified aerial …

Ben Radford (2023-03-17). Podcast: AUKUS subs, Britain strikes, bigots protested. greenleft.org.au Episode 4: March 17, 2023. Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist take you through the latest news from Australia and around the world.

Brenda Norrell (2023-03-17). 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."

Caoimhghin àì Croidheáin (2023-03-17). Every St Patrick's Day, Everywhere, All at Once. dissidentvoice.org Patrick banishing the snakesMarch 17 is traditionally St Patrick's Day, a day when 'Irishness' is celebrated all over the world. This date is traditionally held to be the date of the death of St Patrick (c.‚Äâ385 — c.‚Äâ461), the patron saint of Ireland. It is marked by parades through the main cities and towns of …

Caoimhghin àì Croidheáin (2023-03-17). Every St. Patrick's Day, Everywhere, All at Once: A Disaster for Ireland. globalresearch.ca

Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-17). 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.

Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-17). 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.

City of Sunnyvale (2023-03-17). Wednesday 4/5: EV Financial Incentives Clinic. indybay.org Online Webinar…

Craig Baldwin (2023-03-17). Saturday 3/18: SisPix: Reproductive Rights. indybay.org ATA Gallery, 992 Valencia Street, San Francisco…

Dana Sanchez (2023-03-17). Opinion: Is There Anyone Ready For Prime Time? moguldom.com When Deion Sanders departed Jackson State University for the University of Colorado, it engendered strong reactions amongst Black folk. Some believed Sanders should have remained at JSU to finish what he started while others asserted Sanders' right to determine the best course for his career. At the heart of this debate was the HBCU and …

Daniel Larison (2023-03-17). Constructive Diplomacy Isn't Possible When We Are Demanding Capitulation. globalresearch.ca

Declartion for American Democracy (2023-03-17). Tuesday 3/28: American Democracy: A Way Forward for Voting Freedom. indybay.org Online event…

Derrick Broze (2023-03-17). Newly Released Review of Fluoride's Toxicity Highlights NTP Scientist's Battle to Follow the Science. thelastamericanvagabond.com Newly released documents reveal how scientists at the U.S. National Toxicology Program fought to preserve their conclusion that fluoride can reduce IQ in children. On Wednesday the U.S. National Toxicology Program released a previously suppressed report which concluded that high exposure to fluoride can reduce IQ for children. The NTP's drafts from May and September

Dr. Peter McCullough (2023-03-17). Synthetic mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines. The Critical Role of Pseudouridine. globalresearch.ca

East Meadow Action Committee (2023-03-17). East Meadow Update 3/12/23. indybay.org There is a major new development in the long and tangled story of Student Housing West with its reckless proposal to develop the East Meadow. The University has just asked the UC Regents for approval of a new approach to building and financing the project. SHW would now no longer be a public-private partnership and would be funded with bonds issued by the University. Most distressing, the East Meadow would be placed on a fast track, constructed and financed independently of the rest. If the Regents vote to approve at their March 15th meeting, construction could begin this year.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Cruise tours sail smooth waters. ecns.cn China's cruise tourism market is expected to revive this year, supported by the country's optimized COVID-19 measures.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). 38 Chinese warmly welcomed in Vietnam as cross-border tourism resumes. ecns.cn A tour group left China via the Dongxing Port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Wednesday and was warmly welcomed by the MongCai Port in Vietnam.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Two Chinese experts sent to Memphis Zoo to take care of giant panda Ya Ya. ecns.cn Two Chinese experts have been sent to the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, the U.S., to take care of giant panda Ya Ya, said the Beijing Municipal Administration Center of Park on Thursday night.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Over 30 million Chinese sexagenarians engage in primary industry. ecns.cn According to data from the seventh population census and that from the National Bureau of Statistics, there are about 51.04 million sexagenarians in China, of whom more than 60 percent are engaged in primary industry, including agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishing.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Beijing calls for dialogue on Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn China is concerned over the escalation and possible loss of control of the Ukraine crisis, and urges all parties to remain calm and restrained, resume peace talks at an early date and return to the track of political settlement.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Feb sustains housing recovery. ecns.cn The property market recovery continued in February as more Chinese cities reported a month-on-month growth while the year-on-year decline narrowed in lower-tier cities, official data showed on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Nation's aging demographic to be well protected. ecns.cn China should make more significant efforts to push forward the country's senior care system in a market-oriented manner, expand the pilot scope of the personal pension system and better utilize both State-owned and private capital to ease pressure facing the country's current pension benefits.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Freight train derails in US Arizona. ecns.cn A freight train carrying corn syrup derailed in western US state of Arizona on Wednesday night, the rail provider said, after initial reports said the train may have hazardous materials onboard.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Train derails in U.S. state of Washington, no injuries reported. ecns.cn A train derailed early Thursday on the Swinomish Reservation in the Anacortes area, in the northwestern U.S. state of Washington, according to the state Department of Ecology.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Reform plan to boost efficiency, mitigate risks. ecns.cn China has released a plan on reforming Party and State institutions, a move that will help improve national governance efficiency and tackle risks and challenges in order to promote high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Decision to set up new HK, Macao work office receives wide support. ecns.cn Central government departments and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions expressed firm support for a decision to establish a new Hong Kong and Macao work office under the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). TikTok ban out of political motive rather than facts: embassy spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cease making irresponsible comments about and slandering the Chinese military.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Infant care takes more than baby steps. ecns.cn China's maternal and infant care market is expected to embrace rapid development thanks to the rising consumption power of new parents.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Aggressive U.S. rate hikes blamed for Silicon Valley Bank collapse. ecns.cn The demise of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is partly due to aggressive interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve, experts have said.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Officials call for improved health system. ecns.cn Central government officials on Thursday called for efforts to ramp up the detection capability for COVID-19 infections, fix the "short planks" in the country's health system and wage a patriotic health movement to improve hygiene.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Freight train to Europe links Beijing to BRI. ecns.cn The very first freight train from Beijing destined for Europe set off on Thursday, marking the latest milestone for the Chinese capital in its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative, according to a senior local official.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Opening-up experience inspires foreign officials in Hainan FTP. ecns.cn With further preferential policies, Hainan Free Trade Port is expected to draw more global attention and play a larger role in the country's opening-up, foreign business officials said.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Canada to drop mandatory COVID-19 tests for travelers from China. ecns.cn Canada on Friday will remove mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements for air travelers arriving from China.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Hong Kong's 'new industrialization' drive sees more support. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government is seeing more support for its "new industrialization" initiative, with medical equipment providers scaling up investments in the city.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Artificial bacterial 'factory' created to synthesize proteins more efficiently. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have created a kind of artificial bacterial "factory" that uses solar power and airborne carbon dioxide and nitrogen to synthesize proteins essential for applications in agriculture, medicine and the environment.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China intensifies high-quality development in border, cross-border zones. ecns.cn China will intensify efforts to promote high-quality development in border and cross-border economic cooperation zones, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Chinese scientists develop intelligent robotic mobile CT. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have devised an intelligent robotic mobile computed tomography (CT) that can provide great convenience for patients in critical condition.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Half of Chinese adults not getting 8 hours of sleep, report shows. ecns.cn About half of Chinese adults sleep less than eight hours every night, a new report said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Stranded Panamanian cargo ship rescued in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Panamanian cargo ship that broke down while sailing across the South China Sea has been towed to an area off the coast of South China's Guangdong province, according to the Ministry of Transport.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Scientist reveals goals for future lunar research station. ecns.cn Scientists have proposed several objectives for a future international lunar research station, including moon-based Earth observation and lunar resource utilization.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China's housing market rebounds with favorable policies: expert. ecns.cn Data released by China's National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday showed that in February 2023, the number of cities with a month-on-month increase in sales prices of commercial residential properties among the 70 large and medium-sized cities in China continued to rise.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). We hope to strengthen cooperation with Chinese provinces: El Salvador Ambassador to China. ecns.cn "On this visit to Sichuan Province, I did not expect that Salvadoran coffee would be so popular in Chengdu. I am very happy," said Aldo Alvarez, Salvadoran ambassador to China, during a media interview at a coffee shop in Chengdu city on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China refutes claims of 'trade curbs' on Australian coal, says permits can be applied for normally. ecns.cn MOFCOM on Thursday pushed back against foreign media claims of Chinese "trade curbs" against Australian coal imports, saying such misleading claims are inappropriate and China's automatic permit management system for coal imports is functioning normally.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China urges U.S. to cease slandering Chinese military. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cease making irresponsible comments about and slandering the Chinese military.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China's defense ministry vows to leave no room for 'Taiwan independence' separatist activities. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will resolutely safeguard the country's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will leave no room for "Taiwan independence" separatist activities in any form.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). HK chief executive visits Beijing to promote cooperation with mainland, attracting netizens' attention by posting classic local breakfasts. ecns.cn Sugar pancakes, Tofu Pudding with Gravy … Lee shared these classic Beijing breakfasts on social media, "I have tasted local cuisine in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). U.S. government urged to stop suppressing TikTok. ecns.cn The U.S. has failed to provide any evidence that TikTok poses a threat to U.S. national security, and it should stop spreading misinformation and unreasonably suppressing relevant firms, the Chinese Foreign Ministry urged on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Japanese, S.Korean leaders meet in Tokyo amid raging opposition. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol here on Thursday, amid waves of opposition and criticism over ignoring history.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Iran says to send ambassador to UAE soon. ecns.cn A senior Iranian diplomat said on Thursday that Iran will soon send its ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). U.S. urged to stop slandering TikTok. ecns.cn China urged the United States on Thursday to stop spreading false information on data security issues and unreasonably suppressing related companies, as Washington had yet to provide evidence that Chinese-owned short video platform TikTok threatened U.S. national security.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Chinese president to pay state visit to Russia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from March 20 to 22 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China develops vacuum storage cabinet to keep quantum chips 'fresh'. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have developed a vacuum storage cabinet to keep quantum chips "fresh," and used it in the country's first quantum chip production line, according to a Science and Technology Daily report.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Expert says COVID lab leak theory 'purely politically motivated'. ecns.cn A zoonoses expert said that a laboratory leak as the possible origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is "purely politically motivated", and political power games are behind the theory.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). China International Jewelry Fair opens in Beijing. ecns.cn China International Jewelry Fair opened at the China International Exhibition Center on Thursday, covering an area of over 30,000 square meters, with more than 1,000 companies.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Manufacturer busy with producing mascot toys for Hangzhou Asian Games. ecns.cn The mascots, "Memories of Jiangnan" consist of three figures, Chen Chen, Cong Cong and Lian Lian, featuring Hangzhou's three World Heritage sites, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu Culture, the West Lake and the Grand Canal.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Tibetans celebrate spring plowing in Lhasa. ecns.cn Villagers gathered in the fields, singing and dancing, to mark the beginning of spring plowing on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-17). Culture Fact: Kunqu Opera. ecns.cn

Editor (2023-03-17). Canada's 'China syndrome'. mronline.org The obsession with foreign plots to undermine our institutions is a hallmark of the erosion of political discourse in Canada.

Editor (2023-03-17). Karl Marx: Before all else a revolutionist. mronline.org On the 140th anniversary of Karl Marx's death, Katherine Connelly discusses his revolutionary contribution.

Editor (2023-03-17). This is how police and courts steal from poor people. mronline.org I need to report a theft. Nassau County law enforcement stole $500 from my friend, Sylvester "Sonny" Jackson.

Editor (2023-03-17). Dennis Kucinich and Michael Hudson on the Anatomy of Bank Failures. scheerpost.com This is a wide-ranging discussion about the anatomy of bank failures. Dave Kelley, the moderator, is a pension actuarial expert, headquartered in Ohio. Chairman of the Domestic Policy subcommittee of the Govt Oversight Committee, Kucinich, as a senior member of Congress, investigated the subprime meltdown (see you tube videos), grilling Wall Street titans. Michael Hudson …

Editor (2023-03-17). Even Peace Is Made in China. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-17). Former US NatSec Advisor: Destroy Taiwan Semiconductor Factories if China Invades. scheerpost.com Rather than see Taiwan's semiconductor factories fall into the hands of the Communist Party of China, the US and its allies would simply pull a Nordstream.

Editor (2023-03-17). Sen. Graham Calls for US to Start Shooting Down Russian Planes. scheerpost.com By Dave DeCamp / Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Graham told Fox News host Sean Hannity that the US should tell Russia if "you ever get near another US asset flying in international waters, your airplane will be shot down." | "What would Ronald Reagan do…

Enric Bonet (2023-03-17). Crisis de régimen en la Francia de Macron. globalizacion.ca El Gobierno francés se obstina en sacar adelante la reforma de las pensiones pese a las multitudinarias protestas en contra, agravando así el déficit democrático en el país. El colaborador habitual de CTXT Rafael Poch ya lo había pronosticado en…

Eric Zuesse (2023-03-17). How and Why Obama Downed the MH17 Passenger Plane on 17 July 2014. dissidentvoice.org Before the MH17 passenger plane was shot down over the civil-war zone in Ukraine on 17 July 2014, U.S. President Barack Obama needed to persuade 9 EU countries that were opposed to adding more sanctions against Russia — needed to force them to approve adding those sanctions. He needed to supply them with 'evidence' that …

Fernando Dorado (2023-03-17). Colombia Ofensiva democrática frente al bloqueo jurídico y a la guerra mediática. globalizacion.ca Como afirmamos en anterior artículo, se desató la confrontación abierta entre el gobierno que encabeza Gustavo Petro y los sectores más parasitarios de la oligarquía financiera. Con ocasión de la presentación de la reforma al sistema de Salud, de los…

Fight Back (2023-03-17). On International Women's Day, Milwaukee says, "Hands off our bodies, hands off our families" fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – Neither the snow nor the rekindled Saint Patrick's Day parade was enough to keep 100 people from celebrating International Women's Day with the Milwaukee International Women's Day (IWD) Coalition this past Saturday, March 11. Attendees gathered at Dontre Hamilton Park and marched through the streets towards Village Church, where endorsing organizations tabled and delivered speeches. | The theme of this year's International Women's Day was "Hands Off Our Bodies, Hands Off Our Families." It sought to highlight the connection between the struggles around reproductive rights and against police crimes.

Global Research News (2023-03-17). Selected Articles: On the 20th Anniversary of Invasion of Iraq, It Must be Clear: The U.S. Is the Greatest Threat to World Peace and Collective Humanity. globalresearch.ca By History teaches that the greatest threa…

Global Research News (2023-03-17). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca

infobrics (2023-03-17). Trump warns US-Russia nuclear war "absolutely" a risk under Biden. infobrics.org The former president says it's "very unfair" for the US to foot the bill for Ukraine and not Europe.

infobrics (2023-03-17). The Arctic: Eurasia's Final Pivot. infobrics.org Realpolitik and the lessons of history might prompt the world's major powers to lay down their weapons in some regions and/or in some sectors, preferring to join forces for the good of humanity. One of these regions is undoubtedly the Arctic, where cooperation over competition might lead, one day, to make the long-dreamed-of Bering Strait crossing a reality, writes Valdai Club expert Emanuel Pietrobon…

infobrics (2023-03-17). Russia Set to Operate More Passenger Flights to India. infobrics.org Currently, Aeroflot is operating seven weekly flights to India while no Indian airline is flying to Russia…

infobrics (2023-03-17). Beijing Launches First China-Europe Freight Train. infobrics.org Beijing became one of the latest places in China to adopt the China-Europe freight train platform, as localities vie to participate in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative…

Institute for the Critical Study of Society (2023-03-17). Sunday 3/19: War in Ukraine: One Year On: The Root Causes of Conflict. indybay.org Zoom meeting ID: 811 3335 0622 | Passcode: ICSS2717rs | us02web.zoom.us/j/81133350622?pwd=dUUyUWppbWt6djVTaElISUhocXpSUT09

It's Going Down (2023-03-17). This Is America #183: Report from Atlanta During 'Week of Action' Against Cop City. itsgoingdown.org Welcome, to This is America, March 16th, 2023. In this episode, we sit down with Clark, a member of the Atlanta Community Press Collective, who joins us to discuss the past week of action in Atlanta as the fight against Cop City continues, following the arrest of concert goers on trumped up 'domestic terrorism' charges….

Jacob Andrewathwa (2023-03-17). Build the movement to oppose AUKUS nuclear submarines. greenleft.org.au We need a foreign policy that is based on justice and peace, not more militarism to prepare the country for a new cold war against China, argues Jacob Andrewartha.

Jan Oberg (2023-03-17). It's Your Human Right to Access Russian News and Analysis Sites in English if You Want. dissidentvoice.org Collage © Jan Oberg 2023 The human right to freely seek information is laid down in the American Convention on Human Rights from 1968. Article 13 states that "Everyone has the right to freedom of thought and expression. This right includes freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas of all kinds." The Universal …

Jeremy Earp (2023-03-17). Who's in Control of How We Remember the Iraq War? indybay.org Orwell and newspeak vs. history and democracy…

Jim McIlroy (2023-03-17). Richard Denniss: 'Safeguard Mechanism protects fossil fuel industry'. greenleft.org.au The new Safeguard Mechanism protects the fossil fuel industry and does nothing to save our climate from disaster, Richard Denniss said. Jim McIlroy reports.

John Feffer (2023-03-17). Corporations are using Trade Treaties to handcuff Efforts to save the Planet from Climate Emergency. juancole.com ( Foreign Policy in Focus) — The global economy hit a new milestone in 2022 by surpassing $100 trillion. This expansion, which has experienced only the occasional setback such as the 2020 COVID shutdowns, has been accelerated by trade. The world trade volume experienced 4,300 percent growth from 1950 to 2021, an average 4 percent …

Judge Andrew P. Napolitano (2023-03-17). Spying on Americans in Plain Sight. globalresearch.ca

Karl Kramer (2023-03-17). 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)…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-03-17). 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.

Konrad Rƒôkas (2023-03-17). US Terrorism Against Nord Stream: A Polish Perspective. globalresearch.ca

Labor Video Project (2023-03-17). After 3 Years Namibian Miners Fight Continues Against Chinese National Nuclear Corp Firing. indybay.org Three years ago, the leadership of the Namibia Rossing mine workers union were fired by the new owner the state owned Chinese National Nuclear Corporation CNNC. The company through corruption and collusion with the SWAPO government has stalled the arbitrations and stalled the labor process to keep the workers unemployed. There will be a hearing on March 28th and actions will take place at the San Francisco Chinese Consulate and other consulates and embassies around the world in solidarity with the miners.

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2023-03-17). US Blackmails Switzerland to Boost Military Support to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Margaret Anna Alice (2023-03-17). The Weaponization of "Anti-Semitism". Requiem for a Smear Victim: Clemens Arvay. globalresearch.ca

Matthew Ehret (2023-03-17). Bail-ins, Bail-outs and Other forms of Self-Mutilation: Lobotomized Economists Clash on the Deck of the Titanic. thelastamericanvagabond.com As the geniuses running the western financial bubble (sometimes called an "economy") continue to double down on their obsession to pump a dead financial system with ever more trillions in stimulus spending, arguments are raging among brainwashed economists living in denial over the oncoming systemic collapse. The failure of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and

Melanie Barnes (2023-03-17). Port Kembla rejects nuclear submarine base. greenleft.org.au Three weeks before the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal was announced, the Port Authority of NSW unveiled a new plan to build a large renewable energy hub at Port Kembla. Melanie Barnes reports the choice is clear: wind or nuclear.

Michael F. Brown (2023-03-17). Fascism grips Israel yet US clings to two-state fantasy. electronicintifada.net New York keeps investment in Israel Bonds as a State Department spokesperson confirms an Israeli settler attacked a US citizen.

Michael Welch (2023-03-17). Free Speech for Peace not Supported by "Stand With Ukraine" globalresearch.ca

Monica Moorehead (2023-03-17). Statue honoring Harriet Tubman unveiled in Newark, New Jersey. workers.org Artist Nina Cooke John stands next to the Harriet Tubman statue she designed in Newark, New Jersey, March 9, 2023. Credit: AP The unveiling of a monument honoring the legacy of the great Black abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, took place in the Black-majority city of Newark, New Jersey, on March 9. . . . |

Monica Moorehead (2023-03-17). Food cuts show women bear brunt of deepening economic crisis — a WW commentary. workers.org No matter how large or small, no class struggle can be put into its social context without understanding the current global capitalist economic crisis. Neoliberal policies flow from long-term and short-term fluctuations within the capitalist system, which no ruling class can ultimately control. Migrant mother and her children receive food . . . |

Monica Moorehead (2023-03-17). Food cuts show women bear brunt of deepening economic crisis. workers.org No matter how large or small, no class struggle can be put into its social context without understanding the current global capitalist economic crisis. Neoliberal policies flow from long-term and short-term fluctuations within the capitalist system, which no ruling class can ultimately control. Migrant mother and her children receive food . . . |

Mumia Abu-Jamal (2023-03-17). The wages of deregulation. workers.org Note: This lightly edited commentary first appeared on Prison Radio on March 3: A train races through the cool wintry air, its wheels turning on iron rails until sparks burst into flames, and in the blink of an eye, a city in eastern Ohio becomes the latest scene of a . . . |

NARAL Pro-Choice America (2023-03-17). Tuesday 3/21: Medication Abortion Teach-in w/ NARAL. indybay.org Online event…

noreply (2023-03-17). Larry Saved Me From Torture… smoothiex12.blogspot.com of seeing and listening to these two guys and I am eternally grateful to him for that.

noreply (2023-03-17). Well, Start Stop-watches, Gentlemen. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Oakland Privacy (2023-03-17). Wednesday 4/12: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.

Peer Boyle (2023-03-17). Video: Protests planned for Burma Revolution Day. greenleft.org.au Peter Boyle spoke to Maung Maung Than, the ecretary of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma and veteran of the 1988 student uprising about upcoming actions on Burma Revolution Day (March 27) and the state of the people's resistance to the military coup regime in Burma/Myanmar.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-17). Yes, the U.S. gov't did bailout the banks. What would a people's bailout look like? mronline.org The U.S. is divesting from working people and investing in banks and venture capitalists, to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-17). Hundreds in UK protest against discriminatory immigration bill. peoplesdispatch.org The Illegal Migration Bill has been proposed by Home Secretary Suella Braverman who herself admits that she is unable to say if the bill complies with the European Convention on Human Rights…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-17). Working class slams the 'anti-worker' budget in the UK. peoplesdispatch.org Trade unions, left parties, and civil society organizations in the UK have denounced the Spring Budget 2023, delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday, March 15. The Chancellor and the Tory party have claimed that the Budget sets forth a growth plan for the country that will help avoid recession and halve the soaring inflation this year. However, trade unions have condemned that it fails to tackle the ongoing public sector pay disputes and neglects the overwhelming demand for an increase in wages at par with inflation. | It has been further criticized on the grounds that it calls for an in…

Pink Knight Press (2023-03-17). Protest: Charlie Kirk at UC Davis. indybay.org On March 14, U.C. Davis hosted Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk to around 300 attendees and a fierce student-led resistance of the same number.

Prof Michael Hudson (2023-03-17). Why Three US Banks Collapsed in One Week: Economist Michael Hudson Explains. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michael Hudson (2023-03-17). Why the Bank Crisis Is Not Over. globalresearch.ca

Prof. Carlos L. Garrido (2023-03-17). The US Blockade and Its Effects on Cuban Medicine. globalresearch.ca

RAYE (2023-03-17). Wednesday 3/15: From the Bay Area to Atlanta: Stop Cop City. indybay.org Meets at GI Partners / 4 Embarcadero Ctr, SF…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2023-03-17). Colombia_Río Sogamoso de Santander: °Aguas para la vida…! indybay.org

Reiner Fuellmich (2023-03-17). Video: Imminent 5G Induced Genocide: Vaccinated Vulnerable To 5G Kill Grid's Deadly Tech! — Dr. Reiner Fuellmich. globalresearch.ca

Renato Villavicencio Garzón (2023-03-17). Las horas más bajas del discurso anticorreísta. globalizacion.ca El 5 de febrero pasado puede considerarse el cierre de un ciclo que se abrió hace 5 años, coincidentemente con otra consulta popular, pero que terminó con resultados distintos en febrero de 2018. El ciclo al que me refiero es…

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-17). 70th anniversary: NATO trains U.S. high school students for "really cool" war with Russia in Arctic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command TransformationMarch 17, 2023 Ambassadors, Global Diplomacy, and NATO — High School Students from Around the Hampton Roads Lead the Way NORFOLK, VA. — On March 15th 2023, NATO's Allied Command Transformation kicked off the Model NATO Challenge, bringing together students, military officials, and diplomats to participate in a strategic problem-solving challenge. Student Diplomats …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-17). Europe: NATO holds layered, integrated interceptor missile drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandMarch 17, 2023 NATO Surface-based Air defence community trains interoperability in major exercise Two major NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) exercises are combined with the largest European air defence exercise l from March 6 to April 1, 2023 providing for interoperability among Allied forces. NATO's exercises Steadfast Armour 23 (STAR23) and …

Robert Hunziker (2023-03-17). Destruction of the Amazon Rainforest Destabilizes the World. dissidentvoice.org A new 40-year study discovered the eye-opening fact that what happens in the Amazon Rainforest impacts the entire Earth system. This puts an exclamation point on the fact that the Amazon Rainforest, the planet's most crucial source of life support [NASA and NOAA attribute about half of the oxygen production on Earth to the ocean, …

San José May Day Coalition (2023-03-17). Saturday 3/25: May Day 2023 Community Screen Printing Event. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…

Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs (2023-03-17). Monday 3/20: Defend Food Not Bombs Right to Share Food & Protest. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz…

Sean Callebs (2023-03-17). The Heat: UN High Seas Treaty. america.cgtn.com After marathon negotiations, The United Nations announced a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans. It's called the UN High Seas Treaty and establishes protections for international waters. That's the area beyond national jurisdictions which makes up two-thirds of the Earth's ocean surface. 193 countries …

Staff (2023-03-17). La imagen del día: Amor y apoyo en la ciudad de Nueva York para el equipo de béisbol de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Amor y apoyo en la ciudad de Nueva York para el equipo de béisbol de Cuba en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2023. " °Estamos con Cuba hasta la final! #TeamAsere", se puede leer en un cartel ubicado en esta ciudad. Cuba consiguió el pase a semifinales en el certamen y este viernes tiene su próximo juego.

Staff (2023-03-17). Cuba en datos: Coordenadas de los nuevos actores económicos. cubadebate.cu Las preguntas serían: øCuándo generarán mayor disponibilidad de alimentos en el mediano plazo estos actores? øQué obstáculos tienen hoy en la producción y venta de sus producciones y servicios? øQué transformar o modificar para que estos actores puedan incrementar sus resultados productivos?

Staff (2023-03-17). øEn qué consiste el Aukus?: El pacto con el que EEUU, Reino Unido y Australia planean "hacerle frente" a China. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos, Reino Unido y Australia planean contrarrestar la influencia de China con la creación de una nueva flota de submarinos de propulsión nuclear. El pacto estratégico, anunciado en septiembre de 2021 y bautizado como Aukus pretende "defender los intereses compartidos" de las tres potencias anglosajonas en el Indopacífico.

Staff (2023-03-17). Jóvenes graduados: El sueño de La Habana y la odisea del alquiler. cubadebate.cu Este tema parece cíclico: "Casi ningún alquiler baja de 5 000 pesos. No sé qué voy a hacer. Sigo buscando pero me estoy quedando sin tiempo porque antes del día 7 debo salir de donde vivo y no tengo donde quedarme. Estoy volviéndome loco". Al revisar los mensajes de WhatsApp me encuentro este audio de Alejandro, un compañero de estudios en la universidad que ahora está en serios problemas.

Staff (2023-03-17). Con el voto del 26 de marzo vamos a defender la Revolución. cubadebate.cu Candidatos a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular por Santa Clara retomaron este jueves sus intercambios con los electores. En todos se habló de asistencia a las urnas y el voto unido, y también de problemas, con la confianza de que la próxima legislatura continuará contribuyendo a su solución.

Staff (2023-03-17). París: Más de 200 detenciones tras protestas contra reforma de pensiones. cubadebate.cu Más de 200 personas han sido detenidas este jueves 16 de marzo en París al término de una manifestación espontánea contra la impopular reforma de las pensiones del gobierno de Emmanuel Macron, aprobada unas horas antes por decreto y sin voto en la Asamblea Nacional.

Staff (2023-03-17). Voleibol de Playa: Noslen Díaz y Jorge Luis Alayo avanzan al cuadro principal en su debut en el Circuito Mundial. cubadebate.cu La dupla cubana de Noslen Díaz y Jorge Luis Alayo avanzó este viernes al cuadro principal en el torneo de voleibol de playa organizado en la ciudad mexicana de La Paz, con categoría Challenge del Beach World Pro. En la ronda de preliminares del evento, el primero de los antillanos en el circuito internacional de este deporte, los caribeños consiguieron par de éxitos.

Staff (2023-03-17). Altos cargos militares de Estados Unidos y Rusia discuten sobre incidente con dron cerca de Crimea. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Defensa ruso reveló detalles de las conversaciones entre el ministro de Defensa ruso, Serguéi Shoigú, y su par estadounidense, Lloyd Austin, que discutieron el tema de la caída del dron estadounidense que se acercó peligrosamente a la península rusa de Crimea.

Staff (2023-03-17). El tiempo: Escasas lluvias en la tarde. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte oriental y con poca nubosidad en el resto. En tarde estará parcialmente nublado en gran parte del país, con escasas lluvias.

Staff (2023-03-17). Havana D'Primera estrena canción y video #TeamAsere. cubadebate.cu El trompetista Alexander Abreu y su grupo Havana D' Primera estrenaron este viernes la canción y el video de #TeamAsere, una producción que enaltece la actuación del equipo cubano de béisbol en el V Clásico Mundial de la disciplina. "Háganle saber a esos hombres que estamos agradecidos por la historia que hoy están haciendo", destacó Alexander Abreu.

Staff (2023-03-17). Once de los bancos más grandes de Estados Unidos inyectarán treinta mil millones de dólares para rescatar al First Republic Bank. cubadebate.cu Once de los bancos más grandes de EE.UU. inyectarán un total de 30.000 millones de dólares para rescatar al First Republic Bank (FRB), según lo anuncian en un comunicado conjunto difundido este jueves por Business Wire.

Staff (2023-03-17). Presentan programa para celebrar el aniversario 55 del Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia de directivos de los jardines botánicos de Cuba y centros afines de otros países, abierto al público e inmerso en importantes proyectos, el equipo del Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba celebra el 55 aniversario del complejo científico, educativo y recreativo ubicado en la periferia habanera.

Staff (2023-03-17). Qué trae la prensa cubana, viernes 17 de marzo de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-03-17). Unión Eléctrica no pronostica afectaciones por déficit de generación para este viernes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informó que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional no presentó afectaciones en el día de ayer y que se espera que hoy tampoco ocurran interrupciones del servicio por falta de capacidad de generación. A las 07: 00 horas de este viernes la disponibilidad del SEN era de 2 450 megavatios (MW) y la demanda de 1 820 MW, con todo el país electrificado.

Staff (2023-03-17). Never Again: Human Rights Groups & Japanese Americans Warn Biden Against Jailing Migrant Families. democracynow.org This week nearly 400 human rights groups urged the Biden administration not to revive the controversial practice of migrant family detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Biden ended family detention when he took office two years ago but is now reportedly reconsidering it as part of a wider crackdown as his administration prepares to phase out the contested Trump-era Title 42 pandemic policy used to expel over 2 million migrants without due process at the southern border. We speak with Silky Shah, executive director of Detention Watch Network, who says "the Biden administration has faltered and is…

Staff (2023-03-17). Headlines for March 17, 2023. democracynow.org Yellen Declares, "Our Banking System Is Sound," as Wall Street Props Up First Republic Bank, Iran Agrees to Stop Arming Yemen's Houthis in Pact with Saudi Arabia, Poland and Slovakia Will Send Fighter Jets to Ukraine, U.N. Inquiry on Ukraine Finds Wide Evidence of Russian War Crimes, China Urges Diplomatic End to War in Ukraine as Xi Jinping Plans Trip to Kremlin, Biden Approves Sale of 220 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles to Australia , White House Threatens to Ban TikTok Unless Chinese Owners Sell Stakes, Israeli Forces Kill 4 More Palestinians in Jenin Ahead of Security Talks in Egypt, Macron Pushes…

Staff (2023-03-17). Julian Assange's Father & Brother Speak Out on His Jailing, Press Freedom & New Documentary "Ithaka" democracynow.org We continue our coverage of the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq by looking at the imprisonment of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been jailed for exposing U.S. war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. One video released by WikiLeaks showed a U.S. helicopter gunship in Baghdad slaughtering a dozen civilians, including a Reuters journalist. Assange has been held in London's Belmarsh prison since 2019 as he fights the U.S. campaign to extradite him to face espionage charges. If convicted, the publisher faces as much as 175 years behind bars. His legal fight is documented in the new film Itha…

Staff (2023-03-17). Blood and Treasure: Documenting the Costs of Iraq War from Civilian Casualties to Trillions Spent. democracynow.org With the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq on March 20, we speak with Oxford University international relations professor Neta Crawford, who says the region is still reeling from the impact of the war. "The story continues. It's not over," she says. Crawford is co-director of the Costs of War Project at Brown University, where her latest report pegs the cost of U.S. wars in Iraq and Syria since 2003 at nearly $2.9 trillion. Since the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 under the false pretext of preventing Saddam Hussein from developing weapons of mass destruction, more than half a million peo…

Staff (2023-03-17). Iraq and 15 Lessons We Never Learned. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-03-17). Ecuador's Former Minister Flees for Caracas from Asylum in Argentina's Embassy in Quito. orinocotribune.com Caracas, March 15, 2023 ( The incident came to light on Monday night through a statement issued by the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry noting that Argentina's Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero informed his Ecuadorian counterpart that day of Duarte's escape "without the knowledg…

Staff (2023-03-17). President Maduro: 'Revolution is Alternative to Rottenness of Capitalism'. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, March 15, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, stated that the Bolivarian Revolution is an alternative to the decadent capitalist system of the world, during a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the death of Commander Hugo Chávez. The president led a massive popular march that carried Hugo Chávez's cadet saber from the Military Academy to Barracks 4F (El Cuartel de la Montaña), where the remains of the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution rest. | "Let us show that ethically and morally, the Bolivarian Revolution is an alternative to the rottenness of savage neol…

Staff (2023-03-17). Venezuela Makes Fun of White House and Fantasy 'Narnia' Government Ties. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, March 15, the Venezuelan minister of foreign affairs, Yván Gil, said, sarcastically, that he wishes the "best of luck" to the US government in its relationship with the leader of the "parallel" parliament of the South American country, in reference to the fictional "interim government" upheld by members of the Venezuelan opposition. | The minister for foreign affairs highlighted that the US government maintains a "childish effort" to promote an erratic diplomacy far from political reality, by trying to continue recognizing a non-existent "interim government" that does not hold any power in Venezue…

Staff (2023-03-17). Surge in Global Weapons Sales: Top Ten Exporters of Major Arms. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2023-03-17). French President Macron Approves the Pension Reform by Decree. globalresearch.ca

Steve Melendez (2023-03-17). American Indian Genocide Museum at Austin Expo. indybay.org We are here today at the SXSW Conference and Expo here in Austin, Texas telling our story because we know if we don't, no one else will. We are here today to bring awareness that past injustices are still being experienced today. We are here today to bring awareness that the racism of the past is still the cornerstone of American laws. Gone perhaps are the scalp bounties paid for Indian men, women, and children but, on the other hand, not one treaty has ever been honored.

Susan Price (2023-03-17). Turkey: Erdoğan attempts to ban pro-Kurdish party ahead of snap poll. greenleft.org.au Turkey will go to election on May 14, after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called a snap poll, reports Susan Price, and the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP) will likely be forced to participate in the election under a different party name, due to a politically-motivated trial against it.

Taya Graham, Stephen Janis (2023-03-17). Cops illegally raided his house. This is what happened when he fought back. therealnews.com On Sept. 30, 2020, a SWAT team burst into the Henderson County, Indiana home of Chris Reiter under a falsely obtained warrant. Reiter's girlfriend, Tiffany Napier, was severely injured as police ransacked the house, ultimately finding nothing before departing without acknowledging any wrongdoing on their part. Reiter has since filed a lawsuit alleging violations of his constitutional rights, and dedicated himself to helping others hold police accountable. Reiter's efforts recently led to another arrest when he attempted to help the father of a victim of abuse by Clarksville police. Chris Reiter and Tiffany…

teleSUR -nama, DRL (2023-03-17). Ciclón Freddy provoca al menos 58 muertos en Mozambique. telesurtv.net El fenómeno hidrometereológico ha dejado unos 282 heridos y cerca de 20.250 viviendas destruidas.

teleSUR, ats, JGN (2023-03-17). Conoce algunas curiosidades del poeta peruano César Vallejo. telesurtv.net César Vallejo abarcó a lo largo de su vida varios géneros literarios, entre ellos: el ensayo, la novela, la poesía y el cuento.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-17). Parlamento salvadoreño cambia reglas previo a año de elecciones. telesurtv.net En adición, un error y la falta de debate por parte de los diputados oficialistas, hizo que en realidad, la Asamblea Legislativa haya derogado todo el código electoral por completo y no solo un artículo.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-17). Denuncian "limbo jurídico" de líderes comunitarios salvadoreños. telesurtv.net Entre los detenidos está Antonio Pacheco, director ejecutivo de ADES, una organización clave en la lucha contra el extractivismo minero en El Salvador.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-17). Movimiento indígena exige participar en elecciones en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Misión de Observación Electoral Guatemala (MOE-GT) insta a las cortes de justicia a dictar sentencias definitivas a la mayor brevedad en los casos que son tramitados.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-17). Presidente mexicano confirma cumbre regional sobre la inflación. telesurtv.net Entre ellos estarán los mandatarios de Chile, Argentina, Brasil, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Belice, Bolivia y San Vicente.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-17). Sociedad civil cubana se prepara para Examen Periódico de DDHH. telesurtv.net En un coloquio se ratificó el acompañamiento al Estado para continuar avanzando en la promoción y protección de todos los Derechos Humanos para todos en Cuba.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-17). Gobierno de Bolivia ratifica transparencia en industrialización de litio. telesurtv.net La viceministra de Comunicación señala que el Gobierno tiene participación y soberanía en todo el proceso de producción y comercialización de ese recurso.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-17). Movimiento indígena busca salidas a crisis política de Ecuador. telesurtv.net A la reunión están citados organizaciones de indígenas, campesinos, estudiantes, trabajadores, entre otros gremios.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-17). Acciones de First Republic Bank caen pese a rescate financiero de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los títulos de First Republic cayeron un 30 por ciento este jueves y luego subieron 9,8 por ciento al cerrar el día. Entidades financieras le inyectaron 30.000 millones de dólares.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-17). Tropas israelíes asesinan a cuatro palestinos en Jenin. telesurtv.net Según medios locales, una fuerza israelí encubierta se internó en la ciudad a bordo de dos vehículos civiles.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-17). Confirman visita a Rusia de presidente chino Xi Jinping. telesurtv.net La Presidencia rusa señaló que se examinará el desarrollo de la asociación integral y la cooperación estratégica entre ambas naciones.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-03-17). Argentina anuncia comicios generales para el 22 de octubre. telesurtv.net La CNE destacó que el próximo 5 de mayo se publicará el padrón previsto y el 15 de mayo se convocará a elecciones primarias abiertas, simultáneas y obligatorias (PASO).

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-17). Declaran alerta por fenómeno de El Niño Costero en Perú. telesurtv.net Los expertos han detectado anomalías en los vientos, asociados con la alteración de patrones de circulación atmosférica.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-17). Miles de maestros protestan por aumento salarial en Nueva Zelanda. telesurtv.net Los docentes se congregaron frente al Parlamento de Wellington (capital) y llamaron al Gobierno a tomar medidas urgentes.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-17). Organizaciones realizan movilización en apoyo a las reformas del Gobierno colombiano. telesurtv.net Las organizaciones que apoyan al Ejecutivo decidieron que este es un buen marco para mostrar su respaldo a las reformas.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-17). Denuncian carácter político de marchas de magisterio en Bolivia. telesurtv.net Invitan al magisterio urbano a aprovechar el diálogo convocado por el Ministerio de Educación y presentar propuestas positivas para optimizar el proceso docente.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-17). Japón derrota a Italia y llega a semifinales del Clásico Mundial. telesurtv.net Japón es el único equipo que ha llegado a semifinales en los cinco Clásicos celebrados y fue campeón en 2006 y 2009.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-17). øQué podemos hacer para proteger las especies marinas?>. telesurtv.net La actividad humana genera impactos negativos en los océanos y en las especies marinas, pero también puede influir en su cuidado y preservación.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-17). Reportan leve repunte de banca europea tras jornada incierta. telesurtv.net Presidente de Banco Nacional Saudí considera injustificado el pánico generado por el desplome bursátil del Credit Suisse.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-17). Gobierno de Colombia presenta proyecto de ley de reforma laboral. telesurtv.net El presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro reafirmó que "con esta (iniciativa de) ley lo que se busca es dignificar el trabajo".

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-17). Denuncian asesinato de líder social en el Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz detalló que con este crimen, suman 27 líderes asesinados en el país en lo que va del año y 1.436 desde la firma del acuerdo de paz de 2016.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-17). Reprimen protestas en rechazo a reforma de pensiones en Francia. telesurtv.net Una coalición de sindicatos convocó a nuevas manifestaciones para el próximo jueves 23 de marzo, para pedir la derogación de la reforma pensional.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-17). Presidente sirio afirma que tercera guerra mundial ya está en curso. telesurtv.net Al Assad dijo que "por eso las guerras tienden a ser subsidiarias; por eso hoy en día Zelenski está librando una guerra en nombre de Occidente con su ejército de nazis".

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-03-17). Establecen alerta verde en República Dominicana por lluvias. telesurtv.net El subdirector del COE, Carlos Paulino, instó a cumplir los protocolos emitidos por Protección Civil.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-17). Gobierno de Francia aprueba por decreto la reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net El Senado había respaldado este jueves por la mañana la reforma impulsada por Emmanuel Macron.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-17). Presidente Putin: comercio exterior de Rusia creció un 8,1 % en 2022. telesurtv.net Al analizar la caída máxima del PIB de Rusia el año pasado, Vladimir Putin mencionó un registro de 4,7 por ciento.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-17). Rusia califica de nula decisión de CPI contra presidente Putin. telesurtv.net Además de la orden emitida contra el mandatario, la CPI también dictó otra contra la comisionada presidencial para los Derechos del Niño en Rusia.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-17). Tren de carga se descarrilla en Washington, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Reportan que 5.000 galones de diésel se han filtrado hasta el momento.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-03-17). ONU alerta sobre criminalidad por cocaína en América Latina. telesurtv.net El "Informe Mundial sobre Cocaína 2023" cataloga la situación como una red de alianzas cambiantes que cooperan entre sí.

teleSUR, nama, DRL (2023-03-17). ONU pide más ayuda para hacer frente a las pandillas en Haití. telesurtv.net Grupos cada vez más violentas se han infiltrado en comunidades de Puerto Príncipe, la capital haitiana, y sus alrededores.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-17). Policía federal prosigue operativo contra golpistas en Brasil. telesurtv.net El Supremo Tribunal Federal rechazó solicitudes de libertad de 86 mujeres y 208 hombres con las conductas más graves.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-17). Ciclón Freddy provoca más de 400 fallecidos en àÅfrica austral. telesurtv.net La ONU envía materiales de asistencia a la zona como agua, comida, tiendas de campaña, mantas y productos sanitarios.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-17). Comunidad indígena denuncia afectación a sitios en Amazonía ecuatoriana. telesurtv.net Los Waorani refieren que el Gobierno violó el derecho al consentimiento previo y se provocaron daños irreversibles a ecosistemas del área.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-17). Lluvias provocan un muerto y daños materiales en Perú. telesurtv.net El Gobierno declaró estado de emergencia en seis distritos de Lima, entre ellos Ancón, Pucusana y San Bartolo.

teleSUR, nbb -DRL (2023-03-17). Estudiantes protestan por Reforma de Enseñanza Media en Brasil. telesurtv.net En junio del año pasado, una carta abierta firmada por más de 300 entidades relacionadas a la educación pedía la derogación de la norma.

teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2023-03-17). Apagón en México deja más de 270.000 personas sin energía. telesurtv.net Mediante la publicación de videos y fotos en las redes sociales, miles de usuarios comenzaron a avisar sobre apagones en distintos puntos de la Ciudad de México.

teleSUR, nbb, JDO (2023-03-17). MST realiza la mayor cosecha de arroz orgánico en Brasil. telesurtv.net En el encuentro participan representantes del Gobierno brasileño, parlamentarios de partidos progresistas y delegaciones de países como Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba y Venezuela.

teleSUR, nbb, JDO (2023-03-17). Fuerzas de seguridad detienen a cientos de manifestantes tras protestas en Francia. telesurtv.net Miles de personas se reunieron en París y otras ciudades. Convocan a nuevas movilizaciones, bloquear el país y cambiar al actual Gobierno.

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2023-03-17). Oficializan pedido de juicio político contra presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La solicitud fue dirigida al presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Virgilio Saquicela, y el pedido ingresó a Gestión documental cerca de las 18H00 (hora local).

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-17). Aprueban nueva prórroga del estado de excepción en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Según autoridades de seguridad pública, esta herramienta legal ha permitido encarcelar a no menos de 65. 000 pandilleros.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-17). Caída de helicóptero deja cuatro muertos en Sà£o Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Se desconoce la identidad de los accidentados y las posibles causas del siniestro.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-17). Reportan 4.752 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en Chile. telesurtv.net Chile acumula 5.218.933 casos confirmados desde el inicio de la pandemia y 64.353 fallecidos a causa del coronavirus.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-17). Malawi decreta 14 días de luto por víctimas de ciclón Freddy. telesurtv.net El Gobierno declaró 14 días de luto nacional en homenaje a las víctimas mortales del ciclón Freddy.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-17). Trabajadores convocan huelga por mejoras salariales en Reino Unido. telesurtv.net Se prevé que la huelga tenga lugar por cinco semanas, desde el 3 de abril hasta el 5 de mayo.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-03-17). Responsabilizan al Estado peruano por violaciones de DD.HH. telesurtv.net La organización señaló que es "indubitable la responsabilidad internacional del Estado peruano por las violaciones".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-03-17). Descarrila tren con presunto material tóxico en Arizona, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la Oficina del Sheriff de Mohave señaló que el suceso le fue notificado sobre las 20.00 (hora local).

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-03-17). Israelíes protestan contra la reforma judicial del Gobierno. telesurtv.net Las protestas de esta jornada se llevan a cabo en el denominado "Día de Resistencia a la Dictadura".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-03-17). Asciende a 21 los muertos por explosión en una mina en Colombia. telesurtv.net El gobernador de Cundinamarca, Nicolás García, señaló que "desafortunadamente son 10 personas más fallecidas".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-03-17). Gobierno surcoreano duda ampliar jornada semanal tras protestas. telesurtv.net El Ejecutivo promovía un proyecto, a petición de las empresas, que ampliaría de 52 a 69 horas la jornada tope semanal.

The Associated Press (2023-03-17). Top Court Ruling Unleashes Permit Upheaval in Puerto Rico. latinorebels.com A ruling by Puerto Rico's Supreme Court has thrown into limbo hundreds of thousands of business and construction permits issued by a U.S. territory already struggling to attract investors amid an economic crisis.

thecommunists (2023-03-17). Why I left my first teaching job: 'No support, no training, no care for the kids'. thecommunists.org The following interview was conducted by one of our members with a young teacher who left her first job within months of starting it. ***** When did you graduate from your teaching course? July 2022. How did you get your first job as a teacher? Through an education agency. Why did you have to leave …

Third Act SF Bay Area (2023-03-17). Tuesday 3/21: Stop Dirty Banking at Wells Fargo HQ in San Francisco. indybay.org Wells Fargo Corporate Headquarters | 420 Montgomery St | San Francisco, CA 94104…

Tyler Torrez (2023-03-17). How Denmark is Financing the Israeli Occupation. indybay.org The Danes are turning their backs on human rights. In 2015, they refused to buy Elbit System's Israeli guns, because the manufacturer continues to supply almost all of the IDF's equipment, which is used against the Palestinians, military or not, with the resultant widely reported collateral damage. Now, the government is negotiating the purchase of the ATMOS howitzer without a second thought, and seems to have the approval of the very people who were opposed to it in 2015!

Vijay Prashad (2023-03-17). East Germany & the True Test of a Civilization. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad Mar 2, 2023 | Vijay Prashad recalls the DDR's efforts to create a humane and just health care system, with few resources available, in a country devastated by World War II. | A few years ago, a minor medical problem took me to the Hospital Alemán-Nicaragàºense in Nicaragua's capital, Managua. While I was being treated, I asked the doctor, a kindly older man, if the hospital had been built in association with a German missionary organisation, given its name (in Spanish, alemán means 'German'). | No, he said: this hospital used to be called the Carlos Marx Hospital, and it was built in c…

Watson Institute for International, Public Affairs (2023-03-17). Blood and Treasure: United States Budgetary Costs and Human Costs of 20 Years of War in Iraq and Syria, 2003-2023. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2023-03-17). Biden green-lights bipartisan attack on Washington DC criminal code revision. wsws.org In an attempt to appear "tough on crime" and bolster flagging Republican support for the ongoing war in Ukraine against Russia, President Biden said he would sign the Republican resolution over the objections of the Democratic Party-dominated D.C. City Council.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Immunocompromised mother in Manhattan speaks to Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic. wsws.org Melanie, whose children attend public schools in New York City, spoke to the WSWS about the toll the "let it rip" policy toward the pandemic has taken on her and her family.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Striking hospital workers across Germany call for all-out action against cuts in real wages and excessive workloads. wsws.org Outrage over disastrous working conditions and cuts in real wages in the public sector is boiling over, but Verdi is trying every means at its disposal to prevent an all-out strike.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Clashes erupt across France as Macron imposes pension cuts without parliamentary vote. wsws.org An objectively revolutionary situation is emerging across Europe, as the class struggle erupts amid a bloody NATO-Russia war in Ukraine.

WSWS (2023-03-17). US maternal mortality rate soars: An example of capitalist barbarism. wsws.org The richest country in the world has the worst showing for maternal mortality among all major industrialized nations.

WSWS (2023-03-17). 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia. wsws.org The US and NATO powers are determined to fight to the last Ukrainian, as reports emerge of devastating losses in the course of one year of the war.

WSWS (2023-03-17). As casualties mount in Ukraine war, US presses for major new offensive. wsws.org The US and NATO powers are determined to fight to the last Ukrainian, as reports emerge of devastating losses in the course of one year of the war.

WSWS (2023-03-17). The Grammys, the Super Bowl and the crisis in popular music. wsws.org An artistic medium with its share of creativity and insight into daily life has all too often become a stew of ugliness, bombast, money-worship and backwardness.

WSWS (2023-03-17). More than half a million Sri Lankan workers participated in Wednesday's national strike. wsws.org Striking workers have voiced their anger with the Wickremesinghe government and the unions, insisting on the necessity for a unified working-class struggle to fight the escalating social attacks.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Striking teachers and junior doctors in the UK speak on their struggle. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to striking workers in different sectors this week in Britain. Among them were junior doctors employed by the National Health Service and teachers.

WSWS (2023-03-17). UK National Health Service workers must organise to defeat the Tory-union sellout deal! wsws.org The union bureaucracy has decades of experience in pushing through sellouts with intimidation and lies. Health workers must organise to fight back with their own plan of action.

WSWS (2023-03-17). UK postal workers continue to speak out against punishing workloads and CWU collusion with Royal Mail. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site has continued to receive correspondence from postal workers around the country speaking out against the crushing increase in workloads facilitated by the collusion of the Communication Workers Union with Royal Mail.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Wisconsin man pleads guilty to state charges in plot to kidnap governor of Michigan. wsws.org Brian Higgins pleaded guilty on Wednesday, setting the stage for the upcoming jury trial of the last four defendants accused of plotting to kidnap the governor of Michigan prior to the 2020 presidential elections.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Oppose University of Washington's censorship of Code Pink's Medea Benjamin! wsws.org The cancellation of the event with Medea Benjamin is an attempt to suppress antiwar sentiments among workers and young people and constitutes an attack on the democratic rights of the entire working class.

WSWS (2023-03-17). US federal judge hears anti-abortion zealots' arguments for nationwide ban on abortion pill. wsws.org Federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk attempted to keep the hearing from becoming public knowledge out of concern about the eruption of protests over the last attack on abortion rights.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Australian SEP candidate blocked from speaking to flood victims. wsws.org A Socialist Equality Party election candidate was prevented from holding discussions with flood victims in a government "pods" accommodation village, a clear violation of basic democratic rights, both of the SEP and the residents themselves.

WSWS (2023-03-17). 1.7 million Maharashtra state government employees on indefinite strike in defence of pension rights. wsws.org The strike by well over a million Indian government workers is part of a growing wave of class struggles in India and across the world.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Wall Street banks organise a bailout operation as financial crisis deepens. wsws.org Yesterday saw a major intervention by the largest US banks to deposit a total of $30 billion with the First Republic Bank, which has come under considerable pressure in the wake of the demise of the Silicon Valley Bank.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Teachers strike across New Zealand over crisis in schools. wsws.org Striking teachers booed the Labour government's Education Minister Jan Tinetti, who is pushing for a deal that significantly cuts real wages.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Police assault protests across France against anti-democratic attack on pensions. wsws.org French police violently repressed spontaneous protests against the president's use of the anti-democratic Article 49.3 to pass his widely-hated pension reform on Thursday.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Former Australian prime minister says AUKUS submarine deal about ensuring US hegemony in Asia. wsws.org Keating made the basic point that the US and its allies are preparing for an aggressive war against China to ensure American imperialist hegemony.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Zelensky government steps up persecution of Russian-affiliated Orthodox Church amid mounting military losses. wsws.org The move against the Russian-affiliated church is a clear attempt to ramp up religious and ethnic conflicts in the war-torn country, as the death toll from the conflict is reaching staggering levels.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: One million West Bengal government workers demand higher dearness allowance; Offshore helicopter engineers strike in Western Australia; 1,700 Australian Broadcasting Corporation staff to strike this week for higher pay.

WSWS (2023-03-17). Michigan hospital worker with Long COVID speaks about the destruction of health care in the US. wsws.org A health care worker in Michigan spoke to the WSWS about his own health and the impact of Long COVID on his ability to work and the way the condition is being dismissed by the health care industry.

Brianna Griffith (2023-03-16). Texas man sues ex-wife's friends for helping her to obtain an abortion. liberationnews.org Under Texas' extreme and layered anti-abortion laws, domestic abusers, anti-abortion activists and even complete strangers have a full legal arsenal at their disposal to attack abortion rights.

Mark Gruenberg (2023-03-16). El presupuesto de Biden: licencia familiar pagada para todos, aumento de impuestos para los ricos. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Los planos presupuestarios son documentos políticos, como dijo Joe Biden hace varios años. Así que emitió su documento político de 1,7 billones de dólares el 9 de marzo, que incluía licencias familiares pagadas para todos y aumentos de impuestos para los ricos. Entonces Biden desafió a los republicanos gobernantes de la Cámara a responder. El …

Erica Meade (2023-03-16). Resistance mounts to Atlanta's Cop City, but is the city government listening? peoplesworld.org In the southeast corner of the city of Atlanta, one of Dekalb County's majority Black neighborhoods is cradled by a peaceful forest. While the piece of land is officially titled South River Forest, a new name has emerged through struggle: Weelaunee Forest. The explanation can be found in the history of the land. Weelaunee was …

Taylor Sisk (2023-03-16). Black lung is back: Disease's deadliest form sees ten-fold increase among Appalachian miners. peoplesworld.org McROBERTS, Ky.—Like most coal miners' loved ones, Liz Williams has endured many days and nights of worry. Throughout the four decades her husband, Michael, worked in underground Appalachian mines, Liz was aware of the risks: collapse, explosions, asphyxiation. But black lung—a chronic condition caused by breathing in coal dust—wasn't on her mind. That's because the …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-03-16). Michigan makes history, first state to repeal Right-to-Work (for less) in 60 years. peoplesworld.org LANSING, Mich.—Michigan's pro-worker Democratic sweep last November swept out the Wolverine State's corporate Republican-passed right-to-work (for less) laws in March. Democratic legislative leaders, who took "trifecta" power in the election, made RTW repeal their #1 priority and won it 56-53 in the state House and 20-17 in the Senate on party-line votes. Then lawmakers, also …

Lydia Bates (2023-03-16). Centering community healing on second anniversary of Atlanta spa shootings. splcenter.org

_____ (2023-03-16). EU Efforts to Reduce Russian Ruble to Rubble Have Made a Baerbock-ean 360 Degrees Twist. strategic-culture.org The Collective West on their steep downward civilization trend are doing their best to get their nanny state-addicted, complacent populations slowly used to the new age of a dysfunctional society. | EU (and the USA) have repeatedly tried bulldozing anti-Russia sanctions in the past year but all the attempts at reducing the Russian ruble to rubble have made a Baerbockean 360 degrees twist and turn with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping not even raising an eyebrow. | Those who run the EU either overtly or behind the diplomatic curtains seem to have had one more indecent intention to score yet another more or less meani…

_____ (2023-03-16). It's Good To Be Mean To War Propagandists. strategic-culture.org By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | We are not above criticism but these attacks go too far", tearfully rending his garments over criticisms his paper's three-part war-with-China propaganda series "Red Alert" has received from former Prime Minister Paul Keating and from

_____ (2023-03-16). If Companies Were Countries, How Would They Compare? strategic-culture.org This infographic shows nominal GDPs of the top countries and market capitalization of comparable corporations. As you see, some companies are worth more than many G20 countries. | (Click on the image to enlarge)…

_____ (2023-03-16). Is the DPRK still a sponsor of terrorism? Well… journal-neo.org On February 27, 2023, the US State Department released a report in which the US left North Korea on the 2021 list of countries sponsoring terrorism. The other two were Iran and Syria. As noted in the report, North Korea has repeatedly supported acts of international terrorism. In particular, Pyongyang harbors four members of the […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

_____ (2023-03-16). US Meddling in Thai Elections: Seeking to Create an Anti-China Proxy. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-03-16). Why is the White House urgently changing US ambassadors to Central Asia? journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-03-16). Daniel Ellsberg Is Calling On All Of Us To Work To Avert Nuclear War. popularresistance.org The legendary Daniel Ellsberg has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In a March 1 email to friends, Dan wrote, "I'm sorry to report to you that my doctors have given me three to six months to live … it might be more, or less." He will turn 92 on April 7. | Dan displayed uncommon courage in 1971 when he publicized the 7,000-page top-secret Pentagon Papers while working at the Rand Corporation. As a consultant to the Department of Defense, Dan drafted Defense Secretary Robert McNamara's plans for nuclear war. | In his book, Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers, Dan wrote that the Pentagon Pape…

_____ (2023-03-16). Environmentalists, Indigenous Groups Blast Approval Of Willow Oil Project. popularresistance.org Indigenous people and environmental groups on Monday swiftly slammed the Biden administration's approval of the controversial Willow oil drilling project along Alaska's North Slope. They say the ConocoPhillips plan—which would be the largest oil development on federal land in US history—conflicts with the president's promise that no new oil and gas drilling would happen on public lands under his leadership and that the move keeps the country tethered to toxic fossil fuels at a time when scientists say the nation needs to be moving away from carbon pollution.

_____ (2023-03-16). Operation Lone Star Has Cost Texans Nearly $4.5 Billion. popularresistance.org Gov. Greg Abbott's misguided Operation Lone Star is costing Texans $2.5 million a week‚Äâ—‚Äâthat's about $4.5 billion since it began in March 2021. The money being misspent on Operation Lone Star could instead be going to more urgent needs for Texans‚Äâ—‚Äâan updated power grid, infrastructure in rural communities, and it could even be invested in improving the lives of those in custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). | Operation Lone Star was ostensibly created to deter migration through arresting, jailing and pr…

_____ (2023-03-16). Pakistan's Coup Regime Tries To Arrest Imran Khan. popularresistance.org If 2022 was the year of popular uprisings in Pakistan, raising hope for protesters fed up with a thoroughly corrupt and repressive civil-military regime, 2023 seems to be the year when the government is trying every dirty trick in the book to kill that hope. | After a US-backed regime-change operation removed elected Prime Minister Imran Khan from power in April 2022, Pakistan witnessed an unprecedented phenomenon in the nation's history: For the first time, a civilian politician who was ousted from power didn't simply end up in the dustbin of history, alongside interchangeable corrupt politicians who for decades…

_____ (2023-03-16). San Francisco Considers $5 Million Reparations Payouts. popularresistance.org San Francisco, California – These were some of the more than 100 recommendations made by a city-appointed reparations committee tasked with the thorny question of how to atone for centuries of slavery and systemic racism. And the San Francisco Board of Supervisors hearing the report for the first time Tuesday voiced enthusiastic support for the ideas listed, with some saying money should not stop the city from doing the right thing. | Several supervisors said they were surprised to hear pushback from politically liberal San Franciscans apparently unaware that the legacy of slavery and racist policies continues to…

_____ (2023-03-16). SNAP Benefits For African Mothers Are Gone While Ukraine Eats Good. popularresistance.org As the country ushers in commemorations for 'International Women's Month', 42 million households have been hit with a significant reduction in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits impacting the ability of millions of mothers to feed their children. In December 2022, Congress voted to end the pandemic emergency allotments after passing the government funding package the previous year. After nearly three years, the program that temporarily increased federal SNAP benefits for low-income families came to an end on March 1st.

_____ (2023-03-16). Sodexo Workers Authorize Strike At Nine NYC And NJ Locations. popularresistance.org Five hundred food service workers in the New York Metropolitan area authorized strikes on Thursday, March 9, for livable wages and against subcontracting. The workers, who are represented by New York City's largest food service union, UNITE HERE Local 100, are employed by food service and facilities management behemoth Sodexo in nine cafeterias in New York and New Jersey. | Strike authorizations at each of the Sodexo shops were announced at a rally outside the Bloomberg L.P. headquarters in Manhattan. The contracts of most of the Sodexo employees, who are cashiers, cooks, and other service workers in the swanky c…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-03-16). Central Colombia mining disaster kills 21, rescue attempts ended. colombiareports.com Rescue workers ended rescue efforts in central Colombia after recovering the bodies of 21 miners who were killed in underground explosions. Two miners were rescued alive on Wednesday in an…

Ahmed Dremly (2023-03-16). Hollywood Beach, the photo studio Israel keeps bombing. electronicintifada.net Three times, Israel has bombed Muhammad Hajjaj's photography studio. Three times he has rebuilt.

Alan MacLeod, Mintpress News. (2023-03-16). From Georgetown To Langley. popularresistance.org If you have ever wondered, "where do America's spies come from?" the answer is quite possibly the Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) at Georgetown University. It is only a modestly-seized institution, yet the school provides the backbone for the Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, State Department, and other organs of the national security state. | From overthrowing foreign governments and conducting worldwide psychological operations to overseeing drug and gun smuggling and a global torture network, the CIA is perhaps the world's most controversial and dangerous organization.

Alan MacLeod (2023-03-16). From Georgetown to Langley: The controversial connection between a prestigious university and the CIA. mronline.org If you have ever wondered, "where do America's spies come from?" the answer is quite possibly the Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) at Georgetown University.

Alex Binder, Unicorn Riot. (2023-03-16). Manuel 'Tortuguita' Terán's Independent Autopsy Report Released. popularresistance.org The family of Manuel 'Tortuguita' Esteban Paez Terán held a press conference Monday morning outside the Historic DeKalb Courthouse to release the full autopsy of Tortuguita and to discuss the lawsuit the family filed this week against the City of Atlanta under the Georgia Open Records Act. Tortuguita was shot and killed by Georgia State Patrol on January 18 in the South River Forest as they were dedicating their time to the diverse 'Stop Cop City' movement. | The autopsy conducted of Tortuguita at the request of their family by Dr. Kris Sperry has found that when Tortuguita was shot and killed, their hands were r…

Ali Abunimah (2023-03-16). Egged on by Israel, France bans Salah Hammouri from speaking. electronicintifada.net Rights groups condemn government harassment aimed at stopping human rights lawyer from speaking out.

Allen Forrest (2023-03-16). Tuning in to the Monopoly Media. dissidentvoice.org

Amy Goodman (2023-03-16). Blinken Visits Niger as Biden Moves to Counter China and Russia in Africa. truthout.org Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Niger and Ethiopia as part of the Biden administration's growing competition with China and Russia for influence across Africa. Niger has become a critical U.S. ally in the Sahel region, and the U.S. opened a new drone base in the city of Agadez in 2019. The U.S. has about 800 military personnel in Niger, and Blinken's trip marks the first visit… |

Anand Naidoo (2023-03-16). The Heat: U.S. Banking Crisis. america.cgtn.com Financial markets are reeling from the aftermath of two U.S. banks collapsing. Is this a sign of a larger economic crisis? In less than a week, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank folded, sending shockwaves through international markets. Sparked by a social media frenzy, customers …

Andrew Korybko (2023-03-16). Lula Is Lying: The NATO-Russian Proxy War Isn't Being Fought "Over Small Things" globalresearch.ca

Ann Brown (2023-03-16). Idris Elba: Don't Call Me A Black Actor, Don't Put Me in Box. moguldom.com Hollywood star Idris Elba sparked a major debate last month when he said he no longer describes himself as a "Black actor." The British actor, whose fans rallied for him to be the next "James Bond," said in an interview with Esquire UK, "Of course, I'm a member of the Black community. You say a prominent …

Ann Brown (2023-03-16). Reverend Dr. Amos Brown Sets Record Straight: I Support Direct Cash Payment Reparations But Number Needs to Be Realistic. moguldom.com Many reparations activists are up in arms about a recent letter posted by Amos Brown, the president of the San Francisco branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The statement, for some, seems to indicate that Brown is against the proposed cash reparations plan in San Francisco, which would hand …

Ann Brown (2023-03-16). The $10 Trillion Dollar Man, Larry Fink: Expect Slow Rolling Crisis to Hit America, More Bank Seizures and Shutdowns Possible. moguldom.com BlackRock's Larry Fink is warning of the U.S. experiencing a "slow-rolling crisis" as Fed's inflation fight roars on. Fink, known as the $10 trillion man, recently made this prediction in a letter to investors. Given his financial successes, Fink might be on to something with this prediction. "Larry Fink is managing more money ($10 Trillion+) …

Annelise Whitley (2023-03-16). Don't Try to Find a Home in Washington, D.C. tomdispatch.com In 1937, the American folklorist Alan Lomax invited Louisiana folksinger Huddie Ledbetter (better known as Lead Belly) to record some of his songs for the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Lead Belly and his wife Martha searched in vain for a place to spend a few nights nearby. But they were Black and no hotel would give them shelter, nor would any Black landlord let them in, because they were accompanied by Lomax, who was white. A white friend of Lomax's finally agreed to put them up, although his landlord screamed abuse at him and threatened to call the police. In response to this encounter with D.C.'s Ji…

Anonymous Contributor (2023-03-16). Art Campaign for the Freedom of Manuel Gómez Vázquez. itsgoingdown.org Call for artwork in solidarity with Indigenous Zapatista political prisoner Manuel Gómez Vázquez To all the compañerxs who are artists, painters, graphic designers, and others who express their hearts through the visual arts: We want to extend this invitation to an art campaign demanding freedom for our compañero Manuel Gómez Vázquez. Manuel is a member…

Anonymous Contributor (2023-03-16). Report from NYC Rally in Solidarity with Alfredo Cospito. itsgoingdown.org Action report on solidarity demonstration with anarchist political prisoner, Alfredo Cospito. For more information on the case, see here. Anarchist comrades rallied in support of Italian political prisoner, Alfredo Cospito, outside of the Italian embassy in New York City. From their report: Solidarity demo with Alfredo Cospito in so-called NYC, we made Alfredo's voice heard…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-16). Downing US Drones Saves Thousands Of Lives. southfront.org Illustrative Image. Photo made in Donetsk after Ukrainian killed civiliansOnly a few days before the downing, Kiev regime forces conducted numerous attacks on civilian settlements in the Donbass. Apart from the regular indiscriminate shelling, the Neo-Nazi junta is using US-made PGMs (precision-guided munitions) to attack the people of Donbass, with NATO drones providing the targeting data. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | As we all know now, on March 14, a United States Air…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-16). Military Situation In Bakhmut On March 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-16). Military Situation In Donbass On March 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army secured the town of Krasnohorivka in the north of Avdiivka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Up to 235 Ukrainian servicemen, 4 pickups and 2 armored vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery on Krasniy-Liman front, according to the Russi…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-16). Military Situation In Iraq On March 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-16). Military Situation In Syria On March 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-16). Rumors Swirl Over Which Biden Family Member Got Cut Of $3M CCP-Linked Wire. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Originally published by Washington DC is abuzz with speculation over which Biden family member got a cut of a $3 million wire transfer to Hunter Biden associate John "Rob" Walker, just weeks after Joe Biden was no longer Vice President in 2017. | According to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) who last week said that evidence of CCP m…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-16). Strikes In Germany: Is There An Alternative To The Strike? southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Written by Emma Brown exclusively for SouthFront | The willingness to resist is growing, as shown by the recent airport strikes in Germany. Warning strikes, protest actions and even indefinite strikes are becoming more frequent. Earlier in February, the strikes at seven German airports affected almost 300,000 passengers and forced airlines to cancel more than 2,300 flights. In addition, around 8,000 Deutsche Post employees went on strike again in 10 cities, including Berlin, Munic…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-16). Sunak Grants £5 Billion Boost To The Military Despite Growing Issues Of Poverty And Inflation. southfront.org Illustrative ImageBritain's updated defence and foreign policy prioritises confrontation with Russia and China. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | Britain's updated defence and foreign policy strategy envisages an additional £5 billion for armaments and is a demonstration that London's priority is confrontation with Russia and China. Although UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised this considerable appropriation for the military over two years, it is unlikely to…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-16). The Transformative Present Moment in History. southfront.org Illustrative Image: US Capitol. (John Sonderman/Flickr cc 2.0) | Written by The present moment in world history is the transformation to replace the era that has extended from 1945 till now (2023), during which America is and has been intentionally growing its empire with the ultimate aim being to replace the U.N. as the authoritative source for establishing and validating international laws, and s…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-16). Elite Undercover Israeli Force Kills Four Palestinians In New Jenin Raid (18+ Videos). southfront.org Screengrab, via Twitter. | On March 16, four Palestinians, including a teenager, were killed by undercover Israeli officers during a raid in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. | The Israel Defense Forces, Shin Bet security service and police said in a joint statement that members of the elite Yamam counter-terrorism unit "neutralized" two wanted Palestinian gunmen inside Jenin after receiving intelligence about their whereabouts. | The gunmen were identified as Yusuf…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-16). Israeli Defense Minister Vows Perpetrators of Megiddo Junction Bombing 'Will Regret It'. southfront.org Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is seen with IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi (right) during a briefing at the 91st territorial division base, at the Biranit camp on the Lebanon border, March 16, 2023. (Elad Malka/Israeli Defense Ministry) | On March 16, Israeli Defense Minister Defense Minister Yoav Gallant issued a warning to "whoever is responsible" for the recent northern Israeli highway bombing without mentioning the prime suspect, Lebanon's Hezbollah. | The bombing too…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-16). New Russian Anti-Drone System Passes Tests. southfront.org Serp-VS5 anti-drone system. © ruselectronics.ru | The new Serp-VS5 [Russian for Sickle] anti-drone system has passed tests and is ready for supplies, Andrey Sorokin, deputy CEO for Business Development at the Vektor Research Institute told The Vektor Research Institute is a part of the Ruselectronics Group, a subsidiary of the Russian state-owned tech corporation Rostec"All the tests are over. The system is ready for supplies…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-16). Poland Will Send MiG-29 Fighter Jets To Ukraine In Coming Days: Duda. southfront.org POZNAN, Poland — A Polish air force MiG-29 taxis in with parachute in tow after finishing a mission here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John E. Lasky) | Poland will send four of its MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in the coming days, Polish President Andrzej Duda announced during a press conference after a meeting with his Czech counterpart Petr Pavel in Warsaw on March 16. "This is about MiG-29s, which are still an active aircraft in the air defense of our country. We ar…

Anonymous765 (2023-03-16). NATO Still Looking For Tanks For Ukraine. southfront.org |

Aqib Sattar (2023-03-16). China's Breakthrough in the MIddle East. globalresearch.ca

Aseel Mousa (2023-03-16). Undocumented in Gaza struggle without Israeli-issued IDs. electronicintifada.net Without official IDs, Palestinians in Gaza find their lives restricted.

Ashley Curtin (2023-03-16). Governments of California and Japan announce new collaboration to clean up pollution at seaports. nationofchange.org The U.S.-Japan Competitiveness and Resilience Partnership will make "common and concrete efforts to decarbonize operations."

Ben Norton (2023-03-16). Taiwan separatists lose key ally, Honduras recognizes China just 12 small countries remain. geopoliticaleconomy.com Honduras' leftist President Xiomara Castro announced her government will recognize China. Now only 12 UN member states have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan separatists. They have a combined population of less than 39 million, or 0.49% of the planet.

Ben Radford (2023-03-16). Climate activist Violet Coco's jail sentence overturned. greenleft.org.au Climate activist Violet Coco has been released, after a successful appeal of her 15-month jail sentence for blocking one lane of traffic for about 30 minutes on the Sydney Harbour Bridge last April. Ben Radford reports.

Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-16). Trashing Asylum: The UK's Illegal Migration Bill. dissidentvoice.org He was standing before a lectern at Downing Street. The words on the support looked eerily similar to those used by the politicians of another country. According to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Stop the Boats was the way to go. It harked back to the same approach used by Australia's Tony Abbott, who won …

Brett Wilkins (2023-03-16). Opponents Slam Government Approval of $31 Billion Railroad Merger. truthout.org federal regulators on Wednesday approved the first major railroad merger in more than two decades, a move that follows the East Palestine rail disaster and that critics warned would reduce competition, raise prices, cost jobs, and threaten safety. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) approved Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's proposed $31 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railway… |

Brittani Banks (2023-03-16). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: Questions Grow About Tunisian Government Response to Yet Another Migrant Boat Tragedy South African Trade Unionists Demand Freedom for U.S. Political Prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal Swaziland's Anti-monarchy Activists Face Increasing Repression Ahead of Elections Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo is Sentenced for Three More Years in Prison [NEWS ITEM TEXT] …

Brittani Banks (2023-03-16). Why China's Actions Toward Ukraine and Russia Could Shape the Course of Future Geopolitics. independentmediainstitute.org Days before the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2023, U.S. officials claimed that China was considering providing Russia with lethal weaponry to support its military campaign. China denied the accusations, and on the anniversary of the invasion instead put forth its 12-point peace plan to end the conflict. These …

Camilo Rengifo Marín (2023-03-16). EE.UU. presiona para que Colombia mantenga el fracasado plan antidrogas de Washington. globalizacion.ca En otro acto tendiente a la desestabilización del gobierno progresista de Colombia, el jefe de la diplomacia estadounidense para América Latina y el Caribe, Brian Nichols, consideró "muy difícil" que el plan antidroga del presidente Gustavo Petro tenga éxito si…

Candice Bernd (2023-03-16). Atlanta was a Constitution-free zone during "Stop Cop City" week of action. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Southeast Dekalb County, Georgia—Belkis Terán raised her arms wide to welcome the rain now pounding hard over the newly thatched pavilion in the parking lot of the "Weelaunee People's Park," a space once known to residents of Atlanta and Southeast DeKalb County as Intrenchment Creek Par…

Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-16). Nevada Bill Would Let State Wildlife Agency Conserve Monarchs, Other Pollinators. indybay.org RENO, Nev., March 13, 2023 — Nevada's Assembly Natural Resources Committee will consider a bill today that would give the state's Department of Wildlife authority to manage pollinators and other insects that need conservation.

Chris Walker (2023-03-16). DeSantis Aims to Revoke Liquor License for Hotel That Hosted Drag Show Last Year. truthout.org In Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) latest action targeting LGBTQ people in Florida, his administration has filed a complaint with a popular hotel in Miami, alleging that the establishment hosted an unlawful drag show. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation filed its complaint on Tuesday against Hyatt Regency Miami, seeking to have the hotel's liquor license revoked over a holiday… |

Chris Walker (2023-03-16). Judge in Abortion Medication Case Appears Sympathetic to Calls for Ban. truthout.org On Wednesday, a federal judge in the case on the widely used abortion medication mifepristone indicated to courtroom observers that he was sympathetic to arguments for banning the drug, which is used in more than half of abortions nationwide. A coalition of anti-abortion groups called the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine is seeking to have mifepristone deemed illegal for use on the grounds that… |

Chris Walker (2023-03-16). Report: "Dysfunction" in Congress Can Be Remedied by Proportional Representation. truthout.org A new report from a nonprofit organization dedicated to making Congress more representative of the American people suggests that the lack of competition in congressional races can be remedied through a different electoral system — proportional representation. "At the heart of the dysfunction in Congress is America's redistricting process and the fundamentally broken way we elect representatives,"… |

Cristina Escobar (2023-03-16). Puerto Rican Director Kris Mercado Premieres First Feature Film, 'If You Were the Last,' at SXSW (INTERVIEW). latinorebels.com Puerto Rican director Kristian Mercado calls his sci-fi rom-com 'If You Were the Last,' which premiered at this year's South by Southwest festival in Austin, a rare opportunity for a Latino filmmaker "to do things that are really outside the box."

Dan Bacher (2023-03-16). Nearly 200 oil drilling permits approved in CA since Jan. 1, bringing total to over 13,900. indybay.org "CalGEM issuing hundreds of permits to negligent oil companies so they can continue drilling in our communities just months after they released an emergency rule to block neighborhood drilling is exactly why we don't trust them," said Cesar Aguirre, organizer with Central California Environmental Justice Network. "This is exactly the free-for-all that California's oil industry wanted when they bought their way onto the ballot and forced the stay of SB 1137."

Dan Bacher (2023-03-16). State Water Board Reverses Emergency Order As Feds Cancel Salmon Season Openers. indybay.org Fish advocates note that because of the poor management of Sacramento and Klamath rivers by the state and federal governments during the recent drought, fall-run Chinook, spring-run Chinook and Sacramento River winter-run Chinook populations have collapsed, prompting the closure of ocean and river salmon fisheries this year.

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-16). Bipartisan Group of Senators Pushing for US to Give Ukraine F-16s. news.antiwar.com A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urging that the US should take a "hard look" at sending F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv. "After speaking with US, Ukrainian, and foreign leaders working to support Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference last month, we believe the US needs to …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-16). Japan, South Korea Work to Rebuild Military Ties, With US Backing. news.antiwar.com South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Japan on Thursday as Tokyo and Seoul seek to thaw relations, an initiative backed by the US as it seeks to rally its allies in the region against China. According to Nikkei Asia, the two leaders agreed to bolster cooperation against North Korea …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-16). Poland to Be First NATO Member to Provide Ukraine With Fighter Jets. news.antiwar.com Poland will become the first NATO member to supply Ukraine with fighter jets as Polish President Andrzej Duda said Thursday that his country plans to give Kyiv four Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets in the coming days. "In the coming days, we are handing over four aircraft to Ukraine in full working order," Duda said at …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-16). Report: Arab Nations Look to Make Deal on Syria Reconstruction, Normalization. news.antiwar.com The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Arab countries are offering a deal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that would restore ties between Damascus and most countries in the region. The report, which cited unnamed Arab and European officials, said in talks initially led by Jordan, the Arab nations have proposed billions worth in aid …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-16). US Officials Think Ukraine's Ammunition Use Is Unsustainable. news.antiwar.com Ukraine is firing thousands of artillery shells each day in its battle to defend the Donbas city of Bakhmut, a pace that US and European officials don't think is sustainable, The New York Times reported Thursday. Two unnamed US officials told the Times that the Pentagon has raised the issue of Ukraine's ammunition use in …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-16). US Releases Video of Drone Encounter With Russian Fighters. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon on Thursday released a video that it said showed the encounter a US MQ-9 Reaper drone had with two Russian fighters before being downed over the Black Sea. The video appears to show a Russian Su-27 flying near the drone and dumping fuel as it passed. The video shows what is either the …

David J. Harris (2023-03-16). Will Harvard's New President Act to Confront the University's Legacy of Slavery? truthout.org Standin' at the crossroad, I tried to flag a ride Didn't nobody seem to know me, everybody pass me by — Cross Road Blues (Take 2), Robert Johnson Harvard University is recognized as one of the world's leading academic institutions and alma mater to renowned figures in virtually every aspect of American life. Founded in 1636, the school's official website proudly declares itself "the oldest… |

Derrick Broze (2023-03-16). US Government Releases Censored Documents Detailing Fluoride's Impact on Childhood IQ. thelastamericanvagabond.com The U.S. government has been forced to release a controversial draft review that confirms previous studies which found exposure to fluoride at high levels can reduce IQ in children. The U.S. National Toxicology Program has released a long-delayed controversial review of the science behind claims that fluoride reduces IQ in children. The NTP review from

Douglas Kolberg (2023-03-16). Saturday 4/22: Earth Day San Francisco. indybay.org San Francisco County Fair Bldg. 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94122…

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Tech firms' role in innovation push underlined. ecns.cn China's drive to achieve greater self-reliance and bolster its strength in science and technology is expected to safeguard industrial and supply chains and foster new growth drivers, according to national legislators, political advisers and experts.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Experts pin bigger green hope on CCUS. ecns.cn CCUS technology will play an essential role in helping achieve the national dual carbon targets.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). High-end ships transforming maritime biz. ecns.cn Shanghai-based shipbuilders have been accelerating the development of specialized areas and setting ambitious targets for 2023.Those moves are expected to help the nation's shipbuilding industry as it becomes a world powerhouse in the field through high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Large cruise vessel building seen as milestone. ecns.cn China has built enormous cargo vessels among other types of oceangoing ships. But if there were one area in which it had not yet made its mark, it would be large cruise ships. That is about to change.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). China's manufacturers embrace transition to green, smart construction equipment. ecns.cn Chinese manufacturers of construction equipment are ready to embrace a greener and more intelligent future, presenting electric versions of multiple vehicles and the application of smart technologies at North America's largest construction trade show opened here on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Outbound Chinese travel picks up speed. ecns.cn Outbound Chinese travel is recovering rapidly, with 40 more countries added to the list of foreign destinations, including Nepal, Vietnam, Iran, France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Brazil.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Online consumers' rights better protected. ecns.cn Consumers have been given stronger protection in cyberspace, thanks to judicial efforts made by courts over the past five years.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Yasukuni Shrine on book cover no trivial matter. ecns.cn Dalian University of Technology Press issued a statement on Tuesday acknowledging its mistake while selecting the cover of a tourism book on Japan. They said the book will be recalled and the editor held responsible.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Institutional reform set to advance rural vitalization. ecns.cn The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has taken on more duties in the latest State Council institutional reform, including overseeing strategic agricultural research and earmarking funds to finance the country's rural vitalization drive.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). U.S., Russia trade blows over drone downing near Crimea. ecns.cn Russia and the United States on Wednesday offered different accounts of the downing of a U.S. intelligence drone in the Black Sea, as the incident added to tensions between Moscow and Washington over the Ukraine crisis.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Xi: Diversity key to modernization. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, proposed the Global Civilization Initiative on Wednesday, calling for respect for the diversity of civilizations.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). A-share bull run likely to continue. ecns.cn Recently released macroeconomic data showing more signs of economic recovery have also helped boost market confidence..

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Cross-border e-commerce injects stronger impetus into foreign trade. ecns.cn Cross-border e-commerce has played an increasingly important role in stabilizing China's foreign trade and provided a new way for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs to expand their footprint in overseas markets, experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). 7.0-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand: CENC. ecns.cn A 7.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the Kermadec Islands of New Zealand at 8: 56 a.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Chinese envoy blasts U.S. for its handling of Security Council draft resolution on S. Sudan. ecns.cn China's envoy to the United Nations called the United States irresponsible and ignorant for its handling of a Security Council draft resolution on South Sudan.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). China targets mobile apps to protect personal information: white paper. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have inspected 3.22 million mobile applications since 2019 to protect personal information, issuing notices of criticism to or removing about 3,000 applications that violated laws and regulations.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). China's cyber legislation framework basically formed: white paper. ecns.cn China has formed a cyber legislation framework with the Constitution as the foundation, supported by laws, administrative regulations, departmental rules, local regulations and local administrative rules, said a white paper published Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). China's Long March-11 rocket conducts 16 consecutive successful launches. ecns.cn China's Long March-11 carrier rocket has successfully carried out 16 consecutive launches as of Wednesday, according to the developer.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). China issues white paper on law-based cyberspace governance in new era. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office on Thursday released a white paper titled "China's Law-Based Cyberspace Governance in the New Era."

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). China actively explores new models of cyber justice: white paper. ecns.cn China has been actively exploring new channels, domains and models for further integrating internet technology with judicial activities, according to a white paper published Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Two dead in shooting at hotel near U.S. Portland International Airport. ecns.cn Two people were killed on Wednesday in a shooting at a hotel in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon, police said.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). China takes gold in women's team sprint at UCI Track Nations Cup. ecns.cn China bagged the women's team sprint gold medal on Wednesday at the 2023 International Cycling Union (UCI) Track Nations Cup in Cairo.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Chinese astronomers discover nearest, lightest neutron star candidate. ecns.cn A group of Chinese astronomers identified a peculiar neutron star candidate in a binary system, 385 light years away from the Earth, which could be the nearest and lightest neutron star ever known if confirmed.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Beijing launches first direct China-Europe freight train service. ecns.cn A cargo train loaded with 55 containers left Beijing Thursday morning for the Russian capital Moscow, marking the launch of the first direct China-Europe freight train service from the Chinese capital.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). China ready to continue efforts toward resolving Yemeni issue: envoy. ecns.cn China stands ready to continue its unwavering efforts toward resolving the Yemeni issue, hoping the Saudi-Iranian agreement to resume ties can help mitigate the situation in Yemen, a Chinese envoy said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). S. Korea to withdraw WTO complaint against Japan's export curbs. ecns.cn South Korea's trade ministry said Thursday that it will withdraw its complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Japan's export curbs which Tokyo has agreed to lift.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Hainan gives financial support to talents worldwide. ecns.cn South China's Hainan Province has decided to give financial support to outstanding young talents engaged in applied basic research, engineering technology R&D, scientific research achievements transformation and entrepreneurship, without nationality restrictions.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Chinese mainland resumes entry of chilled largehead hairtail, frozen horse mackerel from Taiwan. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland resumes the entry of chilled largehead hairtail and frozen horse mackerel from the Taiwan region starting from Wednesday, said a mainland spokesperson.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Beijing launches its first China-Europe freight train, connecting the two capitals. ecns.cn Beijing has become one of the latest localities in China to adopt the China-Europe freight train platform on Thursday, as localities vie to participate in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Russia seeks to retrieve remains of U.S. drone from Black Sea. ecns.cn Russia will try to retrieve the wreckage of a U.S. surveillance drone that crashed into the Black Sea on Tuesday, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). China, Iran, Russia hold joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman, safeguarding maritime security. ecns.cn The navies of China, Iran and Russia are holding a joint maritime exercise starting Wednesday in a move to enhance cooperation as well as to safeguard maritime security and regional peace.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Putin alleges U.S. behind 'terrorist attack' on Nord Stream pipelines. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said the theory that Ukrainian activists were involved in the Nord Stream pipelines blast last year is "complete nonsense," alleging the United States is behind what he called a "terrorist attack."

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Chinese FM meets with HKSAR chief executive in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee in Beijing to exchange views on the diplomatic work related to Hong Kong on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). State Councilor meets with HKSAR chief executive. ecns.cn State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Qin Gang on Thursday met with John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), in Beijing to exchange their views on diplomatic work related to the HKSAR.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). New blood biomarkers identify early Alzheimer's disease. ecns.cn Researchers at Shanghai-based Huashan Hospital of Fudan University have identified a new blood biomarker that may help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD) in its early stage.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). China plans to allow home nursery services in latest move to encourage childbirth. ecns.cn China's top health authority has announced plans to allow for the establishment of childcare facilities in private homes. This move is aimed at encouraging childbirth, particularly as the country recorded negative population growth for the first time last year.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Peach flowers bloom at Summer Palace. ecns.cn Peach blossoms are in full bloom beside the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace, Beijing, March 15, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). China launches Shiyan-19 satellite. ecns.cn A Long March-11 carrier rocket carrying the Shiyan-19 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, March 15, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Visitors flock to Wuhan University to admire cherry blossoms. ecns.cn Visitors flock to Wuhan University to enjoy the cherry blossoms in central China's Hubei Province, March 15, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). NASA unveils moon mission spacesuits. ecns.cn NASA selected Axiom Space to design the spacesuits that its moon walking astronauts will wear when they step onto the lunar surface later this decade.

ecns.cn (2023-03-16). Wild animals spotted in Qinghai. ecns.cn Tianjun County has monitored an increasing population of wild animals in the area in recent years, as the local government has stepped up protection efforts.

Editor (2023-03-16). International Women's Alliance uplifts militant grassroots struggles in first U.S.-based conference. mronline.org Hundreds of mostly women gathered at Catholic University's Maloney Hall during the first weekend of March to convene the first U.S.-based conference of a worldwide grassroots women's network called the International Women's Alliance, as well as help strengthen its fledgling U.S. chapter.

Editor (2023-03-16). Russia denies downing U.S. Reaper, Pentagon declines disclosing if armed. mronline.org The U.S. summons the Russian ambassador to Washington to protest the crash of a U.S. MQ-9 drone into the Black Sea.

Editor (2023-03-16). The U.S. blockade and its effects on Cuban medicine. mronline.org The Cuban socialist healthcare system is internationally recognized as one of the best in the world.

Ediz Tiyansan (2023-03-16). Construction trade show takes place in Las Vegas. america.cgtn.com CONEXPO, North America's largest construction trade show takes place in Las Vegas this week, brings together some of the top construction firms and industry leaders from around the world.

Edward Curtin (2023-03-16). Graeme MacQueen: The Indispensable 9/11 Writer's Latest Book. dissidentvoice.org This free eBook — The Pentagon's B-Movie: Looking Closely at the September 2001 Attacks (rat haus reality press, 15 March 2023) — by Graeme MacQueen contains a collection of his articles and essays on the attacks of September 11, 2001, the subsequent anthrax attacks, and analyses of other false flag operations. They are profoundly important and …

Edward Curtin (2023-03-16). The Pentagon's B-Movie. Looking Closely at the September 2001 Attacks. globalresearch.ca

Emir Sader (2023-03-16). La era del capital improductivo. globalizacion.ca Con ese título, Ladislau Dowbor, uno de los mejores analistas económicos contemporáneos de Brasil, publicó un libro que es una referencia indispensable para entender el país en su era neoliberal. (Editora Outras Palavras/Autonomia Literaria) "La nueva arquitectura del poder: dominación…

Eye Zen Presents, Latinx Mafia (2023-03-16). Friday 3/24: FabLab Playshop – Per Sia and Francis. indybay.org ACT Studios | 30 Grant Ave | SF, CA…

Felicity Arbuthnot (2023-03-16). The War on Iraq : Five US Presidents, Five British Prime Ministers, More than Thirty Years of Duplicity, and Counting…. globalresearch.ca Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait. He had walked into possibly the biggest trap in modern history…

Fight Back (2023-03-16). Caracas struggles for food sovereignty against the U.S. blockade. fightbacknews.org Caracas, Venezuela – On March 4 a member of the Minnesota Anti-War Committee visited the Feria Conuquera Agroecológico (Agroecological Small Farmer's Market) in Caracas' Caobos Park and interviewed activist and biologist Giselle Perdomo. Perdomo, who organizes the farmer's market, detailed how U.S. sanctions have impacted both the struggle for food sovereignty and her own family. | The market is run by Chavistas but is not itself a government program. It works to bring farmers from in and around Caracas to sell in the city. Under the weight of U.S. sanctions, food is very difficult to import into the country…

Fight Back (2023-03-16). March 16 National General Strike in Greece. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the influential Greek labor organization, the All-Workers Militant Front (PAME). | Thursday 16 March, ALL ON STRIKE!
| All at the strike rallies of the unions across the country!
| In Athens 11: 30am at the Propylaea! | OUR LIVES ARE NOT A COST — OUR LIVES HAVE VALUE! | We demand the life we deserve, a life with modern rights based on our time, a better future for us and our children. | Two weeks have passed since the crime in Tempe, Larissa and the country is shaking with anger and daily struggle. The strike on March 8 that shook ev…

Fight Back (2023-03-16). Orlando LGBTQ community rallies against anti-trans legislation. fightbacknews.org Orlando, FL – On Saturday, March 11, multiple organizations rallied together in support of LGBTQ rights outside the Orlando City Hall. The event responded to the growing attacks that LGBTQ people face every day and the recent anti-trans legislation moving through the Florida legislature. The rally was attended by around 250 people. | This rally and its speakers singled out specific bills. This includes Florida Senate Bill 254, which allows the state to take away children seeking gender-affirming care and to ban health care providers from giving gender-affirming care to minors. It also includes Florida House Bill…

Freedom Socialist Party (2023-03-16). Sunday 3/26: Women, Life, Freedom–Learning from the Revolutionary Tenacity of Iranian Women. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. (at Ellis), San Francisco or via zoom at bit.ly/RevTenacityIranianWomen…

Friends of 36 MLK (2023-03-16). 36 MLK Village Being Evicted By Sanjay and Guarav Khanna [Oakland]. indybay.org All the details on the Khanna parasites:…

G. Dunkel (2023-03-16). France on strike as millions of workers walk out, block streets. workers.org A contingent from a student union during a February protest in Paris. Some 3.5 million workers in 270 locations in France demonstrated March 7, called out by the coalition of trade unions leading the struggle. This was the largest of seven actions since Jan. 19, as millions of French workers . . . |

Gerardo Villagrán del Corral (2023-03-16). México, drogas y seguridad: La desestabilización de la DEA. globalizacion.ca El presidente mexicano Andrés Manuel López Obrador aseveró que la Administración de Control de Drogas (DEA) del gobierno de Estados Unidos debe una explicación a México por su actuación y colaboración con Genaro García Luna, titular de Seguridad Pública en…

Global Research News (2023-03-16). Selected Articles: Financial Failure in America: The Cover-up Begins. globalresearch.ca By The disinformation service, Bloomberg, takes the lead. Bloomberg points its finger at Donald Trump and "Trump era deregulation." In Bloomberg's rewriting of history, Trump …

greensocialthought (2023-03-16). Meeting the urgent need for revolutionary political renewal. greensocialthought.org Multipolarity is an essential strategic perspective, undermining hegemonic ambitions.

Greg Guma (2023-03-16). False Narrative: How the Vermont Trial of an Alleged "Terrorist" Revealed the Danger of Guilt by Association, and the Way Disinformation Creates a False Narrative. globalresearch.ca

Hirofumi Yanagase (2023-03-16). Video: Japan Is Waking Up to the Facts. The COVID-19 Injections Are Causing Harm. globalresearch.ca

Igor Derysh (2023-03-16). Report Reveals Tape of Trump Pressuring Georgia Official to Overturn Election. truthout.org A Fulton County grand jury heard a previously unreported recording of former President Donald Trump pressuring a top Georgia Republican to help overturn his election loss in the state, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The special grand jury investigated Trump's efforts to overturn his election in the state after District Attorney Fani Willis launched a probe into the former president'… |

In Defense of Liberation! (2023-03-16). Censorship, Left/Right Alliances and the Confusion of the Western Left. anchor.fm In this episode we begin by discussing some of the international news stories of the week, such as Saudi Arabia and Iran committing to a path towards re-establishing diplomatic ties through the negotiations held in Beijing with the help of China; the 10 year anniversary of the passing of Hugo Chavez, who took on the mantle of leading the Bolivarian Revolution along with his people; the recent US-Cuba Normalization conference held at Fordham University March 10-11; the upcoming Call to Action on March 15+16 to call the White House incessantly to demand Cuba be removed from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List; the…

infobrics (2023-03-16). SA to Work with BRICS Countries to Advance African Agenda. infobrics.org Through its chairship, South Africa will work with its BRICS partners to advance the African agenda for growth, development and integration and to advocate for the needs and concerns of the Global South…

infobrics (2023-03-16). How Is India Viewed in China?>. infobrics.org Chinese views of India are very complicated — but generally based on a sense of superiority and self-confidence…

infobrics (2023-03-16). Yuan's Share in Russia's Import Settlements Jumped to 23% in 2022. infobrics.org The share of China's yuan in Russia's import settlements in 2022 jumped to 23% from 4%, Russia's central bank said, also noting a rise in the yuan's share in exchange trading in February…

infobrics (2023-03-16). Canada's Foreign Minister proposes regime change operation in Russia. infobrics.org Russian authorities want clarification from the Ministry on whether this is the guidelines given to Canadian diplomats in Moscow.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-16). Brazil: Life Inside an MST Landless Workers' Settlement. libya360.wordpress.com Michael Fox 'Out there they call us riff raff. But we are really organized. And we are able to build much more than people out there believe.' For nearly 40 years, Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement (MST) has been fighting the concentration of landownership among the country's elite through the direct occupation and settlement of fallow…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-16). Enver León: "The Majority of Peruvians Want a Change in the Constitution" libya360.wordpress.com Zoe Alexandra Banner from December 23, 2022 in Lima, Peru reads "No more deaths, Dina resign, the people demand it!". Photo: Zoe Alexandra The Peruvian people have remained in the streets three months since Pedro Castillo was overthrown in a coup d'état The coup d'état against Peruvian President Pedro Castillo on December 7, sparked a…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-16). In Haiti, the Failed Political Class Has Had its Day. libya360.wordpress.com Berthony Dupont The failures of the political class are lamentable. The traditional political parties have proved once again not only their complete disarray, but also their enormous responsibility in the bankruptcy of the country. Therefore, they cannot offer any solution. It is a total fiasco on all the line; an unparalleled bankruptcy at all political…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-16). Xi Proposes Global Civilization Initiative. libya360.wordpress.com Global Times Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, attends the CPC in Dialogue with World Political Parties High-Level Meeting via video link and delivers a keynote address in Beijing, capital of China, March 15, 2023.(Photo: Xinhua) Just two days after the closing of the annual…

Isabela Escalona (2023-03-16). High injury rates push Minnesota's Amazon workers to organize for safety. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in In January 2021, Khali Jama says she began working her second job at Amazon's MSP1 fulfillment center in Shakopee, Minn., an outer suburb south of Minneapolis. As a single mother of two, she says she's always had two jobs. While working as a mental health professional and as a nurse, it was important for Jama to find something that could accommodate her schedule, she explai…

Isheka N. Harrison (2023-03-16). 10 Facts About Top Actor Jonathan Majors. moguldom.com Jonathan Majors has a fitting name because the multi-faceted actor has become a 'major' deal in Hollywood as one of the industry's most sought-after leading men and a fan favorite. Though it may seem like the stars aligned, Majors' ascension to the A-List wasn't by luck or happenstance. Since his onscreen six years ago, Majors …

Jemima Pierre, Black Agenda Report. (2023-03-16). Farewell, Senior Brother: In Memory Of Kevin Alexander Gray. popularresistance.org I met Kevin Alexander Gray the only way I could have: through his writing. It was 2008. It was election year, the U.S. presidential race was in full swing, and Barack Obama was all the rage. On June 15th, soon after the first-term Illinois Senator had just secured enough delegates to clinch the Democratic Party nomination to run for president, Obama delivered his infamous "Father's Day Speech." In this speech, as the New York Times put it, Obama "Sharply Assail[ed] Absent Black Fathers." He did more than that: Obama conjured up some of the most invidious, insidious, and racist stereotypes about Black people in th…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-03-16). Secret COINTELPRO plot to infiltrate and destroy the American Indian Movement: "We wanted them to kill each other"—FBI agent admits after 5 decades of silence. mronline.org February 27 through May 8 marks the 50th anniversary of the occupation by the American Indian Movement (AIM) of Wounded Knee on the Oglala Lakota Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota, the site of the last great massacre of the Indian Wars in December, 1890.

Jessica Buxbaum (2023-03-16). Title VI Complaint Filed Against George Washington University Over "Hostile Environment of Anti-Palestinian Racism" mintpressnews.com Discrimination against Palestinians at George Washington University is an institutional problem deeply rooted in the administration and powerful entities that support it.

John Leake (2023-03-16). New York Gov. Hochul Wants Her Quarantine Camps. globalresearch.ca

John Pilger (2023-03-16). John Pilger: The betrayers of Julian Assange. greenleft.org.au The campaign to free Julian Assange is about our most precious human right: to be free, writes John Pilger.

John Rachel (2023-03-16). January 6 gave revolution a bad name. nationofchange.org Even John F. Kennedy recognized that when confronted with extreme abuse of power, we are left with no alternative.

John W. Whitehead (2023-03-16). Geofence Surveillance: First, They Spied on Protesters. Then Churches. You're Next. globalresearch.ca

Juan Cole (2023-03-16). Israeli President cautions against Complacency and Warns of Real Possibility of Civil War. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — All of a sudden, civil war is on the minds of prominent Israeli politicians, who warn that if the current impasse between the government of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and the Israeli people is not resolved, it could come to that. Last Sunday an estimated half a million demonstrators came …

Judy Greenspan (2023-03-16). Youth lead protest supporting Palestinian resistance. workers.org Palestinian youth and their supporters demonstrate in front of the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco. Photo credit: Savannah Kuang It felt like the very bricks of the building housing the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco shook with the anger and ferocity of Palestinian youth who blocked traffic, chanting in support . . . |

Junaid S. Ahmad (2023-03-16). Pakistan's Coup Regime Tries to Arrest Imran Khan — But Faces Massive Popular Resistance. globalresearch.ca

Keith McHenry (2023-03-16). Forcing the Homeless of Santa Cruz into the Harsh Torrents of the Atmospheric River. indybay.org

Kevin Gosztola (2023-03-16). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: March 16, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

krish-rad_ind (2023-03-16). 'Our Jobs Are Killing Us': Firefighters Are Facing A Cancer Epidemic. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-03-16). Underpaid And Insulted, Maximus Call Center Workers Organize. popularresistance.org

Larry Johnson (2023-03-16). Can We Stop Playing Make Believe? Where are the Adults When It Comes to Ukraine? sonar21.com There are still a number of unanswered questions about the incident that downed the MQ9 Predator off the coast of Crimea on Tuesday. Let us start with the facts: So…

Latino Rebels (2023-03-16). Migrant Child Labor Exposed. latinorebels.com Following a series of reports on migrant children being exploited in the meatpacking industry, Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Rose Godinez, legal and policy counsel for the Nebraska chapter of the ACLU and the child of meatpacking workers herself, to break down an industry rife with exploitation and retaliation under unsafe conditions.

Lee Camp (2023-03-16). The United States Is Literally Sucking the Blood of the Poor. mintpressnews.com Are you aware that the United States is now exporting more blood than corn or soybeans? Learn about the shocking truth behind the booming business of blood collection and how it's sucking the life out of the poor.

Long time listener supporter (2023-03-16). See video of Rescue Pacifica press conference at KPFA. indybay.org KPFA/KPFK/Pacifica Issues. – The seizure of KPFA funds was abetted by KPFA "Protectors".et al. | 2 – The sale of KPFK's building, was set up without input from listeners and staff, | 3 – In the absence of .new elections,the vote to have the current occupants keep their places,even if termed out, is illegal..

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2023-03-16). Canada's Foreign Minister Proposes "Regime Change" in Russia. globalresearch.ca

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2023-03-16). Sabotage of Nord Stream won't go unpunished. peoplesdispatch.org Next Monday, an uneasy anniversary arrives. It will be 20 years since the invasion of Iraq by the United States. Britain was a pillar of the US-led 'coalition of the willing.' The The Iraq War caused endless violence and huge levels o…

Marcel de Graaff MEP (2023-03-16). The COVID Scam and the Lockdown Files: "Biggest Scandal of the Century?" Does It Qualify as a Crime Against Humanity? globalresearch.ca

Mark Gruenberg (2023-03-16). Biden budget blueprint features paid family leave for all, tax hikes on rich. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Budget blueprints are political documents, as Joe Biden said several years ago. So he issued his $1.7 trillion political document on March 9, featuring paid family leave for all and tax hikes on the rich. Then Biden dared the House's ruling Republicans to respond. Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., hasn't yet. But in bits and pieces, …

Mary Merkenich (2023-03-16). Opposition grows to Victoria's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au Environment, union and left groups are pushing back against anti-protest laws that target environmentalists. Mary Merkenich reports.

Maureen Clare Murphy (2023-03-16). Israeli death squad kills four in Jenin. electronicintifada.net Video shows undercover forces shooting man's head at close range.

Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network. (2023-03-16). Farmworkers In Florida Are Marching Against Slave Conditions. popularresistance.org In December of 2016, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), based out of Immokalee, Florida, received a phone call from two men who had just escaped captivity near the town of Pahokee by hiding in the trunk of a car. The two men were migrant farmworkers, working on H-2A visas, who had been harvesting watermelons for Bladimir Moreno, owner of the farm labor contracting business Los Villatoros Harvesting LLC—a business that, in reality, was little more than a modern-day slave camp. "They told of being held against their will on a labor camp surrounded by barbed wire," the CIW notes, "working and living und…

Michael Hudson, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-03-16). Why The US Bank Crisis Is Not Over. popularresistance.org President Biden has done everything that he could to confuse the public as to what is happening. His March 13 speech assured voters that the SVB "rescue" was not a bailout. But of course it was a bailout. | Uninsured SVB depositors who did not qualify for safety from losing a penny were rescued without losing a penny. | What Biden implied, correctly, was that it was not a taxpayer bailout. But then what was it? | It was a demonstration of how powerful Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is. The banking assets sufficient to "make depositors whole" was simply created by the banking authorities.

Mickey Z. (2023-03-16). Never Trust a Member of the Parasite Class‚Ñ¢. dissidentvoice.org One of my favorite New Testament stories can be found in John 2: 13-16: When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the Temple courts, he found men selling cattle, sheep, and doves and others sitting at tables exchanging money. So he made a whip out of cords and …

Middle East Monitor (2023-03-16). Over half of Syria Population is going Hungry, says the World Food Programme. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — Over half of Syria's population is going hungry as the war-torn and divided country continues to deal with the ongoing 12-year-long civil war and recent earthquakes, the World Food Programme (WFP) has announced. The FAO explains, "A person is food insecure when they lack regular access to enough safe …

Miles Hamberg (2023-03-16). Strike at The New School Spawned a Radical Coalition That's Still Going Strong. truthout.org Though the 25-day labor strike of part-time faculty at The New School, a private university in New York City, ended three months ago, the university administration's hardball approach has not been forgotten. A student-led coalition that emerged in solidarity with the striking adjunct faculty is still going strong. And with the school's graduate students set to begin their own contract negotiations… |

Monica Moorehead (2023-03-16). March 25 in Bronx, New York: Commemorate Women's History Month in the streets. workers.org Paying homage to Women's History Month, the International Working Women's Day Coalition is organizing a day of outdoor speak-outs and a march, followed by an indoor discussion on Saturday, March 25, starting at 2 p.m. in the Bronx, New York. The first speak-out will be held in front of the . . . |

Mumia Abu-Jamal (2023-03-16). La paga de la desregulación. workers.org Un tren corre por el aire fresco invernal una noche, sus ruedas girando sobre rieles de hierro hasta que pequeñas chispas estallan en llamas, provocando un descarrilamiento. Y en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, un pueblo en el oeste de Ohio se vuelve la más reciente escena de un . . . |

Niko Leka (2023-03-16). Join the movement to shut down the world's biggest coal port. greenleft.org.au The Rising Tide climate camp, from April 14-17, will launch the campaign to shut down the world's biggest coal port by 2030. Niko Leka reports.

noreply (2023-03-16). Assad's Visit To Moscow… smoothiex12.blogspot.com is not a routine event. In some sense it is extraordinary since Assad went "full Monty", asked for "more cowbell", went out of his way by… insisting that if Russia has military bases in Syria it is only natural to have there all latest toys, especially hypersonic missiles. He

Norman Solomon (2023-03-16). The urbanity of evil: 20 years after the invasion of Iraq. nationofchange.org What propelled the United States to start the war on Iraq in March 2003 were dynamics of media and politics that are still very much with us today.

Nyla Samee, Khury Petersen-Smith (2023-03-16). We Need to Broaden Our Conversation About Guns. otherwords.org There is a familiar pattern after the mass shootings that have become a well-known feature of American life. | The initial shock and grief gives way to demands for greater regulation of gun ownership by Democrats, while Republicans dismiss such measures and blame mental illness instead. But if we actually want to do something about it, we need to have new conversations. | We often talk about where and how weapons are purchased — but rarely where and how they are manufactured. These realities challenge the conventional way we talk about guns in terms of a "culture war" between red and blue states. | For exam…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-03-16). Colombian Government and ELN Guerrillas Agree to Ceasefire. orinocotribune.com The Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) reached a bilateral ceasefire agreement on Friday, signed at the end of the second cycle of peace talks in Mexico. | "The bilateral ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities in order to create the conditions for overcoming the armed conflict" is one of the points of the agreement, which also includes the recognition by the government of the political status of the ELN as an "armed rebel organization." | Among the points is the construction of a political and social alliance that will lead to a national agreement, as well as the recognition of the…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-03-16). Honduras To Resume Diplomatic Ties With China. orinocotribune.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-03-16). US, EU Do Not Condemn Israeli Crimes: Imran Khan to Al Mayadeen. orinocotribune.com In an exclusive interview for Al Mayadeen, Imran Khan touches on the situation in Pakistan, his assassination attempt, Western interference, and several other files. | Al Mayadeen Media Network conducted an interview with the former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan as part of Zeinab Al Saffar's The Proximate Aspect program. | The interview comes a few days after the Islamabad police in Lahore showed up at the former premier's residence in Lahore and

PACBI (2023-03-16). Palestinians Urge Dan David Prize Recipients To Help Dismantle Israeli Apartheid by Rejecting Complicit Award. bdsmovement.net

Paige Bennett (2023-03-16). Floating solar panels could power thousands of cities entirely, new study finds. nationofchange.org Floating solar panels could theoretically provide enough energy to meet electricity demands of 6,256 cities in 124 countries.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-16). French government bypasses parliamentary vote and passes unpopular pension reform. peoplesdispatch.org On March 16, the French government invoked the emergency provision Article 49.3 of the Constitution in the parliament and passed a controversial pension reform, bypassing the parliamentary vote. The decision announced by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne to avoid voting on the pension reforms envisaged in the 'law of amending financing of Social Security for 2023', provoked ire from progressive legislators of the New Ecological and Social People's Union (NUPES) coalition as well as large sections of civil society. Spontaneous protests have already broken out across the country condemning the forced approval of the b…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-16). Junta forces kill at least 28 individuals in a monastery in Myanmar. peoplesdispatch.org The situation in Myanmar continues to be volatile after junta forces allegedly killed 28 individuals at a monastery in southern Shan State on March 11. | "They (the military) made them line up in front of the monastery and brutally shot them all, including the monks," the According to the Karenni Nationalities Defence Forces, regime reinforcements entered Nan Nein village in P…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-16). Thousands of workers observe nationwide strike against increased taxation in Sri Lanka. peoplesdispatch.org Over 40 trade unions have announced a nationwide strike against the new income tax policy that has doubled taxation and increased the cost of living in Sri Lanka…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-16). Xiomara Castro ditches Cold War legacy, Honduras to establish relations with China. peoplesdispatch.org Honduras was one of the 13 remaining nations that recognized the Republic of China in Taiwan. The switch marks further reinforcement of the One-China consensus…

Peter Certo (2023-03-16). In OtherWords: March 16, 2023. otherwords.org The Iraq War was turns 20 years old on March 19. | This week in OtherWords, I write about March marks another 20th anniversary that's no less significant. Two decades ago this month, the Department of Homeland Security opened its doors and…

Peter Koenig (2023-03-16). Warning! Silicon Valley Bank Collapse — A Prelude of Much Worse to Come? Derivatives: "Financial Weapons of Mass Destruction". globalresearch.ca

Philip Marcelo (2023-03-16). A 'woke' bank failure? Conservatives blame women, Blacks, and gays for SVB collapse. peoplesworld.org AP—As Wall Street reels from the swift demise of Silicon Valley Bank—the biggest American bank failure since the 2008 financial meltdown—some social media users and conservative journalists are honing in on a single culprit: its socially aware, or "woke," agenda. But the Santa Clara-based institution's professed commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, wasn't a driver of the bank's …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-16). Global Financial Meltdown: Sweeping Deregulation of the US Banking System. globalresearch.ca The financial sector reforms of the late 1999s had set the stage for the current financial crisis…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-16). The Engineered Destruction and Political Fragmentation of Iraq. "America's Third War against Iraq" initiated by Obama. globalresearch.ca The objective is to engineer a civil war in Iraq, in which both sides are controlled indirectly by US-NATO. The scenario is to arm and equip them, on both sides, finance them with advanced weapons systems and then "let them fight".

Prof. Anthony J. Hall (2023-03-16). Financial Meltdown and the Bailouts: The Role of Speculative Trade. Wall Street Criminality on Display. globalresearch.ca Of relevance to the recent bank crisis. Firer published on August 26, 2020 | The Role of Bailouts and Speculative trade | The elimination of the Glass-Steagall Act in November 1999 was essential to the process of dramatically cutting back the government's …

Prof. John Ryan (2023-03-16). The Deplorable State of Affairs in Canada's Federal New Democratic Party (NDP). globalresearch.ca

Rachel Evans (2023-03-16). World Pride, rainbow washing and tolerance. greenleft.org.au Broadly speaking, World Pride showcased how accepted the LGBTIQ community really is. However, rights still need to be legislated, argues Rachel Evans.

Rainer Sonnberg & Byorn Blach (2023-03-16). The sacred cow and The propaganda machine. indybay.org These campaigns by politics and the media, which prescribe an extremely narrow framework of what can be said, narrow freedom of expression to the Western narrative. Other opinions are not just open to being shot down. Those who dare to express them are grabbed by their livelihoods.

Ramzy Baroud (2023-03-16). Israel's Supreme Court is No Friend of the Palestinian People. dissidentvoice.org As hundreds of thousands, throughout Israel, joined anti-government protests, questions began to arise regarding how this movement would affect, or possibly merge, into the wider struggle against the Israeli military occupation and apartheid in Palestine. Pro-Palestine media outlets shared, with obvious excitement, news about statements made by Hollywood celebrities, the likes of Mark Ruffalo, about …

Ramzy Baroud (2023-03-16). Israel Protests Should Not Be Confused With the Palestinian Struggle for Equality. mintpressnews.com Ramzy Baroud sheds light on the ongoing protests in Israel and their limited impact on the country's inherently racist institutions and ongoing military occupation and apartheid in Palestine.

rebekah (2023-03-16). Biden's Budget Would Level the Playing Field and Reduce the Deficit. inequality.org How can we measure what our leaders value? One way is to look at their budgets. On March 9, President Biden rolled out a budget proposal that he'll ask Congress to consider. Presidential budget proposals seldom pass in the form they're presented, but they offer clues about what the White House is willing to fight for. By …

Ricardo Vaz (2023-03-16). Venezuela Looks to Russian, Mideast Partners to Jumpstart Stagnant Oil Output. venezuelanalysis.com The sanctions-hit industry has been further hurt by restrictive licenses and unreliable intermediaries.

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-16). Pan-Turkic path from Central Asia to EU: Trans-Caspian International East-West Corridor. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyMarch 15, 2023 Action plan along Middle corridor was adopted Today multilateral meeting on project of simplifying transit customs procedures through the "Single window" principle along the Trans-Caspian International East-West Corridor has been held…. The heads and representatives of the customs services of Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Georgia, the …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-16). Pentagon chief praises ties with fellow NATO powerhouse Turkey. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Anadolu AgencyMarch 15, 2023 US strives to strengthen relations with Türkiye: Austin U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin highlighted Washington's intention to strengthen relations with Türkiye. "We intend to do everything possible to keep it that way," Austin told reporters in response to a question about Ankara's request to purchase F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-16). Turkmenistan to assist turning Caspian over to "big Turkic family" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com As for Turkmenistan being neutral, it was dragged into NATO's Partnership for Peace in 1994, but has never been a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. ==== Anadolu AgencyMarch 15, 2023 'Turkmenistan aims to share prosperity with Turkic family' Turkmenistan aims to share its wealth with the "Turkic family," the chairman of the country's …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-16). America's special advisor to Ukraine's commander-in-chief. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformMarch 16, 2023 Zaluzhnyi's special advisor Dan Rice believes China not to join Russia's aggression Daniel Rice, a special advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhnyi of Ukraine, believes that China will not supply Russia with weapons because Bejing has seen every mistake made by Vladimir Putin. The official spoke with journalists …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-16). EU/European Parliament behind Ukrainian-backed coup in Georgia: parliamentary chair. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerMarch 16, 2023 Chairman of Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili Accuses MEPs of Attempting to 'Separate' Georgians and Their Government The Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papauashvili, told reporters that some European politicians are using 'Russian propaganda tools' [fighting fire with fire] towards Georgia to separate Georgian people and the government elected …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-16). EU, NATO complete all-encompassing military-civilian merger. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMarch 16, 2023 NATO and European Union launch task force on resilience of critical infrastructure Senior officials from NATO and the European Union met on Thursday (16 March 2023) to launch a new NATO-EU Task Force on Resilience of Critical Infrastructure. Cooperation to strengthen critical infrastructure has become even more important in light of the …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-16). Expanding pan-Turkic empire to control energy flow to Europe: Erdoƒüan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com After U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken earlier this month traveled to Central Asia to meet with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to "reduce their reliance on Russia."Are we to suppose these events and developments don't occur in tandem? And that the Kremlin's resident Turkologist, Dmitry Peskov, is not aware of …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-16). Germany delivers new military assistance tranche to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformMarch 16, 2023 Germany delivers another defense aid package to Ukraine The new batch includes 155mm artillery rounds, MLRS munitions, handguns, generators, tents, and other items. *** In the latest package, Germany delivered 5,000 artillery rounds (155mm), bringing a total to 23,500, and an unnamed amount of 155mm high-precision projectiles. Munitions for MARS II multiple …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-16). NATO chief joins U.S. defense, military counterparts in -nation Ukraine war council. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMarch 15, 2023 NATO Secretary General takes part in virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg participated in a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Wednesday (15 March 2023), chaired by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-16). NATO chief joins U.S. defense, military counterparts in 50-nation Ukraine war council. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMarch 15, 2023 NATO Secretary General takes part in virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg participated in a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Wednesday (15 March 2023), chaired by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-16). Turkey: Crimea belongs to Ukraine and then to us. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hàºrriyet Daily NewsMarch 16, 2023 Türkiye does not recognize Russian annexation of Crimea: Ministry The Turkish Foreign Ministry reiterated once again on March 16 Türkiye's position that Ankara does not recognize the "illegal annexation" of Crimea by Russia. "The Autonomous Republic of Crimea, which is affiliated to Ukraine, was annexed by the Russian Federation nine …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-16). Turkey: Crimea belongs to Ukraine — and then to us. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hàºrriyet Daily NewsMarch 16, 2023 Türkiye does not recognize Russian annexation of Crimea: Ministry The Turkish Foreign Ministry reiterated once again on March 16 Türkiye's position that Ankara does not recognize the "illegal annexation" of Crimea by Russia. "The Autonomous Republic of Crimea, which is affiliated to Ukraine, was annexed by the Russian Federation nine …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-16). U.S., S. Korean warplanes to replace Polish fighter jets sent to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleMarch 16, 2023 Poland to transfer MiG-29 jets to Ukraine within days Polish President Andrzej Duda said the nation is set to hand over Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in coming days. "In the coming days we will first transfer, if I remember correctly, four fully operational planes to Ukraine," Duda told a …

Robert Skvarla (2023-03-16). The U.S. is spending millions on 'Havana Syndrome' research but it's not clear if it exists. geopoliticaleconomy.com U.S. government agencies have spent more than $2 million researching Havana Syndrome, but medical experts and internal reports suggest it is psychological, not physical. Similar investigations into the "Moscow signal" during the Cold War found nothing.

Roger McKenzie (2023-03-16). Garbage piles up in Paris streets as Macron prepares to trash workers' retirement. peoplesworld.org France was brought to a standstill again Wednesday as the country saw its eighth day of strikes against controversial plans by the government of President Emmanuel Macron to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Opinion polls show that the legislation is opposed by around two-thirds of the French people, including a staggering 74% …

Sarah Varney (2023-03-16). Abortion Bans Could Exacerbate the US's Already High Rate of Preterm Births. truthout.org Tamara Etienne's second pregnancy was freighted with risk and worry from its earliest days — exacerbated by a first pregnancy that had ended in miscarriage. A third-grade teacher at an overcrowded Miami-Dade County public school, she spent harried days on her feet. Financial worries weighed heavy, even with health insurance and some paid time off through her job. And as a Black woman… |

Scott Ritter (2023-03-16). The Nord Stream-Andromeda Cover Up. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca

Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein (2023-03-16). Soplan vientos nuevos desde China. globalizacion.ca El pasado 7 de octubre, 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…

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-16). Axios Fires Reporter for Calling DeSantis Press Release "Propaganda" in Email. truthout.org News outlet Axios fired a reporter in Tampa, Florida, this week after he called a press release from the Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) administration "propaganda" in an email that DeSantis officials posted online to smear the reporter. In a reply to a press release about a DeSantis event called "Exposing the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Scam in Higher Education" from the Florida Department of Education… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-16). Biden Announces Support for Senate's Iraq War Authorization Repeal. truthout.org In a statement on Thursday, the White House threw its weight behind an ongoing effort in the Senate to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Iraq war authorizations over ten years after the U.S. supposedly officially ended combat operations under the already heavily criticized resolutions. The Statement of Administration Policy, a stronger form of a statement that emphasizes a presidential administration's… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-16). Poll: Democrats Sympathize With Palestine Over Israel For the First Time. truthout.org For the first time in Gallup's history of polling on Israel's violent occupation of Palestine, Democrats now sympathize more with Palestine than they do with Israel, new polling finds. In a poll released Thursday, Gallup found that Palestinians now hold an 11-point lead in Democrats' sympathies over Israelis, with 49 percent of respondents sympathizing with Palestine and 38 percent with Israel. |

Shawgi Tell (2023-03-16). North Carolina Strives To Extend and Increase Low-Performing Virtual Charter Schools. dissidentvoice.org Brick-and-mortar charter schools are notorious for being low-performing schools, even though they often cherry-pick their students to get the "best test results." Poor academic performance is one of the three main reasons charter schools, which are privately-operated, close every week, leaving many parents, students, and teachers high and dry. Mismanagement and financial malfeasance are the …

Shenali D Waduge (2023-03-16). OXFAM Criticizes IMF Loans. IMF Creates Poverty & Inequality in Developing Nations. globalresearch.ca

SLATE (2023-03-16). The Incredible Tantrum Venture Capitalists Threw Over Silicon Valley Bank. slate.com The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank late last week may have resulted from a perfect storm of ugly events.

Staff (2023-03-16). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Clásico Mundial de Béisbol (II). mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Glorias del béisbol y periodistas deportivos analizarán este jueves en la Mesa Redonda las posibilidades de Cuba en el Clásico Mundial tras su clasificación a las semifinales. Cubavisión, Cubavisión Internacional y Canal Caribe, transmitirán en vivo este programa a las 7: 00 pm.

Staff (2023-03-16). Chapeando: Se calentó La Peña del Titán con el #TeamAsere (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu No hay modo de separar el patriotismo cubano de lo que está sucediendo con el equipo Cuba en el Clásico Mundial, el #TeamAsere, pero hay que esperar el domingo con emoción serena. El odio no podrá contra el amor, ni en Miami. Porque, incluso allí, hay más cubanos dignos que indignos.

Staff (2023-03-16). El TeamAsere ha sido un bálsamo para el alma. cubadebate.cu Dentro de unos días, el TeamAsere será tildado de héroe o decepción, dependiendo únicamente de sus resultados. Por eso, para no verme víctima del resultadismo, para que los números no empañen el juicio, creo que es hoy el momento de escribir estas líneas. En estos días no se habla de las colas, no se habla del transporte, no se habla de apagones; se habla de pelota.

Staff (2023-03-16). Mirtha Lilia Pedro Capo: "Me gusta ponerme en la piel de otros personajes y divertir a las personas (+ Fotos y Podcast). cubadebate.cu Mirtha Lilia Pedro Capo no necesita un rol protagónico para acaparar la atención del espectador en cada producto audiovisual en el que participa. Su fórmula parte de la cubanía, y en no pocas de sus interpretaciones las dotes histriónicas de la actriz coquetean con el humor. Esa fórmula la ha repetido con éxito en Destino Prohibido y la carismática Iluminada o Reyna, la servicial, en el Rostro de los días.

Staff (2023-03-16). Mirtha Lilia Pedro Capó: "Me gusta ponerme en la piel de otros personajes y divertir a las personas (+ Fotos y Podcast). cubadebate.cu Mirtha Lilia Pedro Capo no necesita un rol protagónico para acaparar la atención del espectador en cada producto audiovisual en el que participa. Su fórmula parte de la cubanía, y en no pocas de sus interpretaciones las dotes histriónicas de la actriz coquetean con el humor. Esa técnica la ha repetido con éxito en Destino Prohibido y la carismática Iluminada o Reyna, la servicial, en el Rostro de los días.

Staff (2023-03-16). Verdaderas razones de la histeria acerca de TikTok. cubadebate.cu Bélgica, Dinamarca y la Comisión Europea prohíben a los funcionarios usar TikTok, diguiendo el ejemplo de Estados Unidos. Esta prohibición carece de todo fundamento, pero dista mucho de ser inocua. Se impone en el marco de la nueva Guerra Fría contra China. øSe está apoderando de nosotros la fiebre de la guerra?

Staff (2023-03-16). Falleció el Premio Nacional de Periodismo 2023 Héctor Ochoa (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El camarógrafo y documentalista cubano Héctor Ochoa falleció en La Habana en la tarde de este 15 de marzo, a la edad de 92 años. Fue merecedor del premio nacional de Periodismo José Martí 2023 por la obra de la vida, a cuya entrega, acontecida el 14 de marzo, no pudo asistir debido a su delicado estado de salud.

Staff (2023-03-16). Las 3 del día: La victoria de Cuba y las noticias del 15 de marzo (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Sean bienvenidos a Las 3 del Día, el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo en materia informativa. Hoy contamos con la conducción de las periodistas de nuestro medio Ana àÅlvarez Guerrero y Angélica Arce Montero. Sobre la victoria de Cuba ante Australia en el Clásico y otras noticias se estará comentando en nuestro podcast resumen de la jornada del 15 de marzo de 2023.

Staff (2023-03-16). Puerto Rico deja a Dominicana fuera del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Puerto Rico avanzó este miércoles a los cuartos de final del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol y se quedó con el segundo lugar del grupo D al vencer por 5-2 a República Dominicana, que terminó eliminada. El sábado en la ronda de los ocho mejores y por un cupo a la semifinal, Puerto Rico se medirá con México…

Staff (2023-03-16). A buen ritmo mantenimiento en termoeléctrica de Cienfuegos. cubadebate.cu El mantenimiento programado a la Unidad cuatro de la Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, de la provincia de Cienfuegos, avanza con buen paso, luego de más de 20 días de su puesta en marcha.

Staff (2023-03-16). Aplazan inicio de la Serie Nacional: Arrancará el 29 de marzo. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Nacional de Beisbol informa que la temporada 62 del clásico doméstico comenzará el 28 de marzo venidero. El aplazamiento de la fecha de inicio, del 22 al 28 de marzo, se debe al interés de colocar todo el énfasis en la actuación cubana en el V Clásico Mundial de Beisbol, incluida la lógica bienvenida al elenco.

Staff (2023-03-16). Convocan a huelga masiva de maestros en Los àÅngeles. cubadebate.cu Una huelga de tres días que cerraría las escuelas públicas de Los àÅngeles está programada para comenzar el martes, anunciaron los líderes sindicales durante una manifestación masiva en el centro de los dos grupos de empleados más grandes del distrito.

Staff (2023-03-16). Equipo Cuba al Clásico Mundial ya está en Miami (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Tras celebrar en el propio Tokyo Dome el éxito devenido avance a la semifinal, otras muestras de alegría signaron el inicio del largo vuelo desde la capital nipona, al tiempo que atletas, entrenadores y directivos daban seguimiento a los mensajes de felicitación generados por su desempeño.

Staff (2023-03-16). Japón vence a Italia y avanza a semifinales del Clásico Mundial. cubadebate.cu Con faena monticular de Shohei Ohtani y ataque de ocho hits, Japón desapareció cualquier posibilidad de sorpresa y venció hoy a Italia (9-3) para convertirse en el segundo clasificado a las semifinales del V Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. La escuadra nipona, monarca en los años 2006 y 2009, fabricó racimo de cuatro carreras en el tercer capítulo.

Staff (2023-03-16). Ministerio de Economía y Planificación aprobó 116 nuevos actores económicos (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Economía y Planificación aprobó hoy 116 nuevos actores económicos, de los que 115 son micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas privadas y una estatal.

Staff (2023-03-16). Muere àÅngel Fournier, el mejor remero cubano de la historia. cubadebate.cu El deportista cubano àÅngel Fournier falleció el 16 de marzo de 2023 a causa de un infarto. Fournier tenía 34 años y era considerado como el mejor remero cubano de la historia y una gloria del deporte nacional.

Staff (2023-03-16). Proseguirá por La Habana la transición parcial a la televisión digital. cubadebate.cu La Habana será el próximo territorio del país en implementar, a partir del segundo trimestre del año, el proceso de transición parcial a la Televisión Digital Terrestre (TDT).

Staff (2023-03-16). Respuesta a "Matemática y creatividad. El V Clásico Mundial y el día de Pi" cubadebate.cu Este acertijo ha estado candente y emocionante como el juego que Cuba le ganó a Australia. Hubo derroche de buenos análisis y de pensamiento creativo. Gracias a RARJ, a los que están regresando, a Orlando y Regla que están fidelizando su participación. Seguimos extrañando a Charlie y a PROA.

Staff (2023-03-16). Trenes cubanos contarán con servicio Wi-Fi. cubadebate.cu La Empresa de Soluciones Integrales de Telecomunicaciones S.A. (Solintel), trabaja en un proyecto para instalar el servicio Wi-Fi a los pasajeros que viajan en trenes como parte del proceso de informatización de la sociedad. El ingeniero Robelis Lambert Matos, presidente de la entidad, explicó a la prensa que este proyecto representa un valor agregado para el ferrocarril.

Staff (2023-03-16). La "crisis de los globos": Aumenta la retórica agresiva de Estados Unidos contra China. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-03-16). Will Peace Hold in Tigray? Blinken Visits Ethiopia Four Months After Truce Reached to End War. democracynow.org U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Wednesday with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other top officials, including leaders from the northern Tigray region. Blinken praised the four-month-old peace deal that ended two years of fighting between government troops and forces in Tigray, and called for accountability for war crimes committed during the conflict without casting blame on either side. Blinken also announced $331 million in new U.S. humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia. "It's an important trip by the secretary of state, because the U.S. is one of the major brokers of the peace dea…

Staff (2023-03-16). Blinken Visits Niger, Home to U.S. Drone Base, as Biden Moves to Counter China & Russia in Africa. democracynow.org U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Niger and Ethiopia as part of the Biden administration's growing competition with China and Russia for influence across Africa. Niger has become a critical U.S. ally in the Sahel region, and the U.S. opened a new drone base in the city of Agadez in 2019. The U.S. has about 800 military personnel in Niger, and Blinken's trip marks the first visit to the country by a U.S. secretary of state. "Niger is one of the last strongholds of U.S. security partnerships in the region," says Stephanie Savell, co-director of the Costs of War Project at Br…

Staff (2023-03-16). Headlines for March 16, 2023. democracynow.org U.S. Tells Russia It Will Fly "Wherever International Law Allows" After Downing of Drone, Assad Welcomes New Russian Bases in Syria, Recognizes Russian Annexations in Ukraine, Swiss Central Bank Bails Out Credit Suisse Bank Amid Market Jitters, Democratic Senators Press for Criminal Probe of Silicon Valley Bank Executives, Federal Judge in Texas Hears Arguments in Case That Could Disrupt Abortion Access Nationwide, Massive Protests Continue in Israel as President Isaac Herzog Warns of "Civil War", Construction of New Indonesian Capital in Borneo Threatens Indigenous Lives, Rainforest and W…

Staff (2023-03-16). Death, Destruction & Resilience: Nadje Al-Ali on the 20th Anniversary of U.S. Invasion of Iraq. democracynow.org As the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq approaches next week, Democracy Now! begins our look at the Iraq War's lasting after-effects on Iraqi society and the shape of global politics today. "The story of the past 20 years is a story of destruction, devastation, corruption, incompetence, but also a story of resilience," says Nadje Al-Ali, director of the Center for Middle East Studies at Brown University and author of several award-winning books on the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq, including What Kind of Liberation? Women and the Occupation of Iraq.

Staff (2023-03-16). President Maduro to China's Communist Party: 'The Times of The Empires Are Over'. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, March 15, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced, "The times of the empires are over, the times of the peoples have arrived for now and forever," speaking at the High-Level Dialogue between the Communist Party of China and World Political Parties, the main theme of which is: The Road to Modernization: Responsibility of Political Parties. | In a virtual conference, President Maduro proposed "building a community with a common destiny" that restores world balance, in reference to Chinese President Xi Jinping's strategy of building an international environment on the basis of cooperation. "Let…

Staff (2023-03-16). Suspected Assassins of Peasant Leader Carlos Bolívar Captured and Charged. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, March 14, the Attorney General of the Republic of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, announced via social media that four people were presented before the Second Court of Calabozo, Guárico state, for their alleged responsibility in the murder of peasant leader Carlos Bolívar Cedeño. | Carlos Rivero and Mariangélica Mujica were presented for the crimes of assassination in the degree of necessary accomplices, criminal association, and use of an adolescent to commit the crime that occurred on Thursday, March 2, around 6 a.m. Alexis Silva and José Mujica were the other two suspects, presented for the crimes…

Staff (2023-03-16). Venezuela Demands Respect for Human Rights of Migrants Deported from Chile. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, the government of Venezuela demanded that Chile "respect the human rights" of Venezuelan migrants who are being deported from the southern cone nation whose authorities announced a reinforcement of security measures to halt the irregular entry of people through clandestine means. | Through social media, Venezuela's Minister of Foreign Relations, Yván Gil, wrote that there has been "a national outcry" for Chile "to demand respect for human rights," and called for coordination between the governments of Chile and Venezuela. | Despite the fact that the Chilean government said that it is dealing with…

Staff (2023-03-16). Venezuela Unbeaten in World Baseball Classic, Heads to Quarterfinals. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-03-16). 1 April, Vancouver: Boycott Israeli Wines/Commemorate Palestine Land Day. samidoun.net Saturday, April 1, 2 pm BC Liquor Store 1108 Pacific Blvd. (Yaletown) Vancouver FB event page: Boycott Israeli Wines/Commemorate Palestinian Land Day (Cover photo by Michael YC Tseng) Join us to mark Palestinian Land Day and call out the BC Government and corporations complicit in war crimes profiteering off Israeli apartheid wines. Major international and …

Staff (2023-03-16). 17 March, NYC: Demonstration: Condemn massacres in Jenin and Nablus and Honor the Martyrs! samidoun.net Friday, 17 March 5: 30 pm Outside the United Nations NYC Info: www.instagram.com/p/CptWkyIO5p0/ Join us this Friday March 17th as we take to the streets to condemn the latest massacres in Jenin and Nablus, honor our martyrs, defend the Palestinian right to resist & mobilize as part of the International Week of Action to Liberate the …

Staff (2023-03-16). FL Republicans Try To Out Crazy Each Other With Insane Legislation. trofire.com The Democratic Party could become illegal in the state of Florida if a Republican lawmaker has his way. A state Representative has introduced legislation banning the Party and forcibly switching voter registration of any registered Democrat. Mike Papantonio & Farron Cousins discuss more. Transcript: *This transcript was generated by a third-party transcription software company, so please excuse any typos. …

Staff (2023-03-16). FLA Citizens ABUSED By DeSantis — You'll Be Abused Too! trofire.com America's Lawyer E44: George Santos's lies might have finally caught up to him, as his former roommate has told authorities that Santos was the mastermind behind a massive credit card fraud scheme. More young children will be put to work under a new law in Arkansas — and corporations couldn't be happier about this cheap source …

Staff (2023-03-16). Russian Fighter Jet Collides with MQ-9 Reaper Drone. youtube.com

Staff (2023-03-16). Israeli Forces Kill 4 Palestinians in Jenin Raid. youtube.com Israeli occupation forces killed 4 Palestinians in a raid on Jenin today. • Youssef Shreim, 29 (Hamas) • Nidal Amin Khazem, 28 (Palestinian Islamic Jihad) • Omar Awadin, 16 • Louay Al-Zughair, 37 Six more were wounded. VIDEO (sensitive content blurred): Israeli soldiers shoot the corpse of Nidal Amin Khazem. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-16). Accidente de tránsito deja 2 muertos y 18 heridos en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Una de las personas murió en el lugar, mientras que la otra en el hospital. La causa del accidente, dijeron las autoridades, fue desperfectos mecánicos, una falla en los frenos.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-16). Caen acciones del banco Credit Suisse en medio de incertidumbre. telesurtv.net El mayor patrocinador de Credit Suisse, el Saudi National Bank, ha dicho que no proporcionará más ayuda financiera al banco.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-16). China y Venezuela coinciden en reformar gobernanza global. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping inauguró más temprano la Reunión de Alto Nivel del PCCh en Diálogo con los Partidos Políticos Mundiales, la cual sesiona en línea.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-16). Nueva matanza deja tres muertos en Meta, Colombia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al Indepaz se trata de la masacre número 22 de este año, donde actúan los llamados Puntilleros, las Autodefensas Gaitanistas de Colombia, entre otros.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-03-16). Reportan asesinato de un firmante y un líder social en Colombia. telesurtv.net El firmante Wilson Llanos Sarria se encontraba desaparecido desde la semana pasada tras ser secuestrado.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-03-16). Reportan al menos 14 muertos por inundaciones en Türkiye. twitter.com Dos personas, incluidos un bebé de año y medio, murieron en Adiyaman mientras el resto de los decesos fue en Sanliurfa.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-03-16). Venezuela derrota a Israel y avanza invicta en Clásico Mundial. telesurtv.net México avanzó con victoria ante Canadá. Puerto Rico continúa su paso a cuartos de final y elimina a República Dominicana.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-16). Elevan a 93 los casos de cólera en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El funcionario detalló que se trata de dos jóvenes de Santo Domingo, uno de 25 años y una muchacha de 22 los cuales son familia que conviven en la misma residencia.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-16). Emiten aviso por altas temperaturas en varias regiones de Chile. telesurtv.net El informe asegura que las mayores variaciones serán experimentadas en las regiones ubicadas al sur de la nación como Bio Bío.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-16). Ejército hace frente a ataques narcos en el noreste de Brasil. telesurtv.net Los ataques se concentraron en un plazo de dos horas, sorprendieron a la Policía y obligaron a suspender las actividades docentes y comerciales.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-16). Cuba vence a Australia y va a semifinales del Clásico de Béisbol. telesurtv.net La nación caribeña logra el triunfo 4-3. Regresa nuevamente a esa instancia, algo que no lograba desde 2006, cuando fue subcampeona del I Clásico Mundial.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-16). Presidente de Nicaragua asegura agotamiento del modelo neoliberal. telesurtv.net Daniel Ortega manifiesta que la rebeldía de los pueblos deviene valladar ante las pretensiones de sometimiento del imperialismo.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-16). Siria respalda lucha de Rusia contra el nazismo. telesurtv.net Se reúnen los presidentes Bashar al Assad y Vladimir Putin. Ambas naciones mantendrán cooperación técnico-militar.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-16). Mundial de fútbol de 2026 será el primero con un formato de 48 equipos. telesurtv.net Las 48 selecciones participantes en el máximo certamen del balompié quedarán repartidas en 12 grupos de cuatro equipos.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-03-16). Bolivia exporta electricidad hacia Argentina. telesurtv.net El viceministro de Electricidad y Energías Renovables, Édgar Caero, dijo que "cada jueves el mercado argentino y la parte boliviana podrá realizar los despachos".

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-16). Confirman presencia del virus de la gripe aviar en Uruguay. telesurtv.net En el departamento de Canelones, murieron a causa del virus en días pasados cinco cisnes de cuello negro.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-16). Presidente venezolano destaca legado del comandante Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net Este homenaje acompañado de una caravana de venezolanas y venezolanos recuerda el legado del líder histórico de la Revolución Bolivariana.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-03-16). Parlamento francés acuerda texto de reforma de las pensiones. telesurtv.net La reunión aconteció en el contexto de la octava jornada de huelgas y manifestaciones en contra de la reforma.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-03-16). Lluvias provocan deslizamientos e inundaciones en Lima, Perú. telesurtv.net El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología pronosticó precipitaciones moderadas e intensas hasta el viernes.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-03-16). Rusia aceptaría diálogo constructivo con EE.UU. telesurtv.net Según el vocero ruso las relaciones entre Moscú y Washington presentan un estado muy deplorable.

teleSUR, nbb, JCM (2023-03-16). China elimina restricciones impuestas por la pandemia. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Exteriores anunció que las áreas que no requerían visado antes de la pandemia volverán a ser de libre acceso.

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2023-03-16). Italia reporta ligera alza de hospitalizaciones por la Covid-19. telesurtv.net En la semana del 7 al 13 de marzo se incrementó en 7.9 por ciento la cifra de hospitalizaciones por la Covid-19.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-16). Declaran alerta verde por intensas lluvias en zonas de Costa Rica. telesurtv.net Se prevé la caída de 15 a 19 milímetros de lluvias en un periodo de 12 horas en las zonas del Pacífico Central y Sur.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-16). Tres muertos tras embestida de camión contra salón de clases en Uganda. telesurtv.net Según medios locales, alrededor de 18 estudiantes resultaron heridos siendo conducidos de inmediato a los servicios médicos para ser atendidos.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-16). OMS: pandemia de Covid-19 terminará en algún momento de 2023. telesurtv.net El representante del organismo internacional destacó que el pasado sábado se cumplieron tres años desde la declaración del brote de la Covid-19 como pandemia.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-16). Presidente de México propone sustituir el fentanilo con fines médicos. telesurtv.net El mandatario propuso que sea sustituido por otros medicamentos, de forma que será combatido todo el que entre de manera ilegal y por contrabando a la nación.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-03-16). Asciende a 21 los muertos por explosión de minas en Colombia. telesurtv.net El gobernador de Cundinamarca, Nicolás García, señaló que "desafortunadamente son 10 personas más fallecidas".

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-03-16). Asciende a 225 el número de muertos por ciclón Freddy en Malawi. telesurtv.net El Departamento de Gestión de Desastres reportó 88.000 personas desplazadas por las inundaciones y los deslizamientos.

The Associated Press (2023-03-16). Indigenous Farmworker Leader Bids for Guatemala Presidency. latinorebels.com An Indigenous female farmworker leader hopes to become Guatemala's next president. But Thelma Cabrera faces an uphill fight after the country's Electoral Tribunal refused to allow her to register her candidacy.

The Lever (2023-03-16). 3/17 LIVE EVENT: The Bank Panic Of 2023 — With Ro Khanna, Saule Omarova, and Matt Stoller. levernews.com Tomorrow, Friday, March 17 at 4 pm ET (1 pm PT), The Lever's paid supporting subscribers will get exclusive access to a live discussion about the Silicon Valley Bank collapse with U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.); Cornell Law School Professor Saule Omarova, a Biden nominee blocked by the Senate because she has supported financial regulation; and Matt Stoller, director of research at the American Economic Liberties Project and a former Senate budget analyst.The group will discuss the industry lobbying and deregulation that led to this development, the state of financial markets moving forward, and what reforms can…

The Lever (2023-03-16). 📽️ WATCH NOW: Meet The Champions Of Banking Deregulation. levernews.com

thecommunists (2023-03-16). Israel elections — even more racism and even nastier fascists. thecommunists.org It is a truism that the inhumanity of zionism knows no bounds. The inhumanity of its adherents is matched only by their immense stupidity, and by the unflinching certainty that their Israel project will fail and fall. Before the most recent Israeli elections, many people assumed that the zionist government could not get any more …

Toward increased Networking (2023-03-16). Online events w) Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Rob Hopkins, Margaret Atwood, Noam Chomsky, etc. indybay.org Here are about 12 online events taking place over the next 2 weeks (and starting at 11: 30 am tomorrow, Tuesday, 3/14), featuring people such as John and Gabriel Shipton (Julian Assange's father and brother, respectively), India Walton, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Rahwa Ghirmatzion, Peter Linebaugh, Rob Hopkins, Margaret Atwood, Noam Chomsky, and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada and the UK (however, the listed times are all for our "Pacific time zone"). Of course, feel free to share this info with others who might be interested in it.

UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute (2023-03-16). Friday 4/21: DNA Day 2023. indybay.org Baskin Engineering Courtyard, 606 Engineering Loop, Santa Cruz, CA 95064…

Unicorn Riot (2023-03-16). Dancing Revolution: How '90s Protests Used Rave Culture to Reclaim the Streets. unicornriot.ninja

UUSF Women's Rights, Forum (2023-03-16). Sunday 3/19: Conversation with a legislative protector of reproductive rights, Anna Moeller of Illinois. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. S.F. TSK Room | and Zoom: zoom.us/j/93421729076?pwd=dXpCQldNN0h4TlZlRXczS3diQVU3dz09

Victor Grossman (2023-03-16). Despair and Joy. The Protest Movement against War. Manifesto Calling for Cease-Fire in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Vijay Prashad (2023-03-16). Birth Again the Dream of Global Peace and Mutual Respect. dissidentvoice.org On 24 February 2023, the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a twelve-point plan entitled 'China's Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis'. This 'peace plan', as it has been called, is anchored in the concept of sovereignty, building upon the well-established principles of the United Nations Charter (1945) and the Ten Principles from the …

William Pesek (2023-03-16). In Silicon Valley Bank Collapse, Asia Sees 1997 All Over Again. asia-pacificresearch.com

WSWS (2023-03-16). The international significance of the earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria. wsws.org These remarks were delivered by Ula≈ü Ate≈üàßi, a leading member of the Socialist Equality Group in Turkey, to a meeting of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality at New York University on March 11, 2023.

WSWS (2023-03-16). Australia: Sydney rail network brought to a standstill by failure of "obsolete" system. wsws.org Around 250,000 workers and students were stranded for hours last Wednesday afternoon in Australia's most populous city due to a fault in the network's outmoded communications system.

WSWS (2023-03-16). Market turmoil and threat of Credit Suisse collapse, as fallout from SVB's demise spreads. wsws.org The decision by US financial authorities and the Biden administration to bail out wealthy uninsured depositors at SVB and the failed Signature Bank, citing "systemic risk," and the Fed's decision to provide increased liquidity staunched one crisis, at least temporarily, only to create another.

WSWS (2023-03-16). Sharp lurch of official Canadian politics to the right expressed in increasing use of anti-democratic "notwithstanding clause" wsws.org Regardless of any tactical differences over the use of the "notwithstanding clause," all sections of the Canadian ruling class—Quebec sovereignists as well as federalists—defend this provision as they increasingly resort to authoritarian methods to suppress growing working class resistance.

WSWS (2023-03-16). Postal workers express anger at Verdi union as it recommends below-inflation pay offer at Deutsche Post. wsws.org The strike ballot organised by Verdi is a fraud designed to deceive and disarm postal workers since the union has no intention of organising industrial action.

WSWS (2023-03-16). General strike and protests in Greece, three weeks after Tempi train crash. wsws.org SYRIZA has been unable to win support in the aftermath of the crash. Millions understand that Alexis Tsipras's party bears as much responsibility as the other pro-austerity parties for the deaths.

WSWS (2023-03-16). Kenyan playwright Francis Imbuga's Betrayal in the City returns: A drama of post-colonial violence. wsws.org Betrayal in the City (1976) is one of Imbuga's most popular plays, long required reading in Kenya's secondary education system.

WSWS (2023-03-16). UK postal workers describe brutal exploitation by Royal Mail and complicity of Communication Workers Union. wsws.org Postal workers wrote in from mail centres and delivery offices in Hemel Hempstead, Peterborough, Coventry, Brighton, Southampton, Birmingham, Blackpool and Dumfries (Scotland)…

WSWS (2023-03-16). New Zealand government barely acknowledges anniversary of Christchurch far-right terror attack. wsws.org The government has sought to suppress public discussion about the country's worst mass shooting and the connection between shooter Brenton Tarrant's fascist ideology and the positions promoted by the political establishment.

WSWS (2023-03-16). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Workers in Greece join further general strike and rallies after cutbacks lead to deadly train crash; UK workers walk out across different sectors as government announces budget increasing defence spending, cuts for workers; Palestinian Authority reneges on promised pay increase prompts walkout by teachers…

WSWS (2023-03-16). Former Fiji PM Bainimarama arrested, charged with abuse of office. wsws.org With Fiji's ruling elite sharply divided, Bainimarama's arrest is part of an ongoing power struggle between two former coup leaders amid an escalating social crisis.

WSWS (2023-03-16). UAW imposes massive real wage cuts at Caterpillar. wsws.org The move to keep wage increases below inflation is part of a broader ruling class strategy, both in the US and internationally, as the bourgeoisie seeks to offload the costs of the economic crisis and war onto workers.

WSWS (2023-03-16). Massive flooding as storms drench California, continue dumping snow. wsws.org The combination of heavy rain, floods, mudslides and intense snowfall have killed 18 people so far this year in California.

WSWS (2023-03-16). Kentucky autoworker says Dana Inc. forced him out of job for going to hospital for severe injuries sustained at Dry Ridge plant. wsws.org While working at Dana, Jim Kaelin says he lost nearly everything he had built up over a half-century of labor.

WSWS (2023-03-16). Hundreds of thousands Sri Lankan workers join one-day strike against government austerity. wsws.org While workers fight the government's attacks, the unions are doing everything they can to keep this movement chained to the parliamentary opposition parties that endorse the IMF's austerity measures.

WSWS (2023-03-16). UK budget deepens social catastrophe for workers. wsws.org The Office for Budget Responsibility predicts a cumulative 5.7 percent fall in real household disposable income per head by 2024. On average, each person will be £1,200 poorer and the population £81 billion poorer.

Xiaolu Sun (2023-03-16). See how AI is revolutionizing the beauty industry. america.cgtn.com Toni Waterman spoke with Unilever's chief scientist at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, to learn how they're using AI to better understand the body's microbiome and changing the beauty industry.

Zane McNeill (2023-03-16). Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Critical Race Theory. truthout.org Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) recently vetoed a Republican-backed education bill that would ban public K-12 schools from teaching critical race theory (CRT) to students. CRT is a legal academic discipline that began in the 1980s. In 2020, the far right co-opted the term CRT, weaponizing it as a boogeyman in the latest culture war pushed by Republicans. Currently, more than 18 states have enacted… |

Zoe Alexandra (2023-03-16). Enver León: "La mayoría de los peruanos quieren un cambio de Constitución" peoplesdispatch.org Lee en inglés El golpe de estado del 7 de diciembre contra el presidente democráticamente electo, Pedro Castillo, desató en Perú una fuerte movilización popular y prolongada que sigue hasta el día de hoy. Centenares de miles de personas han salido a las calles a lo largo y ancho del país para manifestar su rechazo al gobierno de facto de Dina Boluarte y al Congreso Nacional, así como para exigir nuevas elecciones y una Asamblea Constituyente para reemplazar la constitución de 1993 es…

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2023-03-15: News Headlines

Ben Radford (2023-03-15). South Africa moves to downgrade ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au South Africa's parliament voted on March 7 to downgrade the status of Israel's embassy in the country to "liaison office", due to Israel's continued violation of Palestinian human rights, reports Ben Radford.

Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-15). Thursday 3/23: Saving Life on Earth: Stopping the Extinction Crisis w/ CBD. indybay.org Online event…

Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-15). Nevada Bill Would Let State Wildlife Agency Conserve Monarchs, Other Pollinators. indybay.org RENO, Nev., March 13, 2023 — Nevada's Assembly Natural Resources Committee will consider a bill today that would give the state's Department of Wildlife authority to manage pollinators and other insects that need conservation.




Christian Parenti (2023-03-15). How Covid lockdowns primed the current financial crisis. thegrayzone.com The lockdowns and the stimulus required to keep the economy alive helped drive inflation. Then the Fed jacked up interest rates. And all hell broke loose. On Friday March 10th, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) died of Covid. Alright, it's a little more complicated than that, but Covid lockdowns followed by massive government stimulus were a critical — and massively under-acknowledged — factor in propelling the bank's demise. At the heart of the crisis is the gigantic pile of low-interest …

Craig Baldwin (2023-03-15). Saturday 3/18: "SisPix: Reproductive Rights" indybay.org ATA Gallery, 992 Valencia Street, San Francisco…

Dan Bacher (2023-03-15). Nearly 200 oil drilling permits approved in CA since Jan. 1, bringing total to over 13,900. indybay.org "CalGEM issuing hundreds of permits to negligent oil companies so they can continue drilling in our communities just months after they released an emergency rule to block neighborhood drilling is exactly why we don't trust them," said Cesar Aguirre, organizer with Central California Environmental Justice Network. "This is exactly the free-for-all that California's oil industry wanted when they bought their way onto the ballot and forced the stay of SB 1137."




Dan Bacher (2023-03-15). State Water Board Reverses Emergency Order As Feds Cancel Salmon Season Openers. indybay.org Fish advocates note that because of the poor management of Sacramento and Klamath rivers by the state and federal governments during the recent drought, fall-run Chinook, spring-run Chinook and Sacramento River winter-run Chinook populations have collapsed, prompting the closure of ocean and river salmon fisheries this year.

Douglas Kolberg (2023-03-15). Saturday 4/22: Earth Day San Francisco April 22. indybay.org San Francisco County Fair Bldg. 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94122…

East Meadow Action Committee (2023-03-15). East Meadow Update 3/12/23. indybay.org There is a major new development in the long and tangled story of Student Housing West with its reckless proposal to develop the East Meadow. The University has just asked the UC Regents for approval of a new approach to building and financing the project. SHW would now no longer be a public-private partnership and would be funded with bonds issued by the University. Most distressing, the East Meadow would be placed on a fast track, constructed and financed independently of the rest. If the Regents vote to approve at their March 15th meeting, construction could begin this year.




ecns.cn (2023-03-15). China Energy's massive hydropower station to open in March 2024. ecns.cn Maerdang hydropower station, the highest-altitude facility of its kind on the upper reaches of the Yellow River, is currently under construction and is expected to begin operations in March 2024.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). Laos launches online ticketing service for China-Laos Railway. ecns.cn The Laos section of the China-Laos Railway officially launched a mobile ticketing APP on Tuesday, marking Laos' railway entering the era of online ticket booking.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). EMO Hannover 2023 to land in China in mid-March. ecns.cn The global tour press conference of EMO Hannover 2023 will land in China in mid-March.




ecns.cn (2023-03-15). Rural delivery network brings village all kinds of convenience. ecns.cn Every morning, Chen drives to the township to collect the packages, and about three hours after she returns, villagers get a text message notifying them their package is available.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). China's industrial output up 2.4 pct in Jan-Feb. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 2.4 percent year on year in the first two months of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). China's retail sales up 3.5 pct in Jan-Feb. ecns.cn China's retail sales of consumer goods increased 3.5 percent year on year in the first two months of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.




ecns.cn (2023-03-15). China's fixed-asset investment up 5.5 pct in Jan-Feb. ecns.cn China's fixed-asset investment went up 5.5 percent in the first two months of this year, 0.4 percentage points higher than the full-year growth rate of 2022, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). China's average surveyed urban unemployment rate at 5.6 pct in Jan-Feb. ecns.cn China's average surveyed urban unemployment rate stood at 5.6 percent in the first two months of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). Biden announces measure on gun background checks. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced an executive order in Southern California's Monterey Park with the goal of strengthening background checks on gun sales in the country reeling from gun violence.




ecns.cn (2023-03-15). China resumes outbound group tours to 60 countries. ecns.cn China resumed outbound group tours to another 40 countries and regions from Wednesday, bringing the total number of outbound group tour destinations to 60, according to a release by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). SVB demise a wake-up call to banks. ecns.cn Financial experts in China said Silicon Valley Bank's demise in the United States appears to suggest it is probably time for the U.S. Federal Reserve to reconsider sustained aggressive rate hikes, which many believe have caused lethal liquidity problems in banks like SVB.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). China-Europe freight trains enable faster two-way trade. ecns.cn The recent arrival of a China-Europe freight train, loaded with 102 containers from Europe, at a logistics park in Zengcheng district of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, marked the two-way opening of trade in the eastern highway and rail intermodal hub of the city.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). China resumes outbound group tours to 60 countries. ecns.cn China resumed outbound group tours to another 40 countries and regions from Wednesday, bringing the total number of outbound group tour destinations to 60, according to a release by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). SVB demise a wake-up call to banks. ecns.cn Financial experts in China said Silicon Valley Bank's demise in the United States appears to suggest it is probably time for the U.S. Federal Reserve to reconsider sustained aggressive rate hikes, which many believe have caused lethal liquidity problems in banks like SVB.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). China-Europe freight trains enable faster two-way trade. ecns.cn The recent arrival of a China-Europe freight train, loaded with 102 containers from Europe, at a logistics park in Zengcheng district of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, marked the two-way opening of trade in the eastern highway and rail intermodal hub of the city.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). China opposes UK's Integrated Review hyping Taiwan question. ecns.cn China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the updated Integrated Review of Security, Defense, Development and Foreign Policy released by the British government, which portrays China as an "epoch-defining challenge" and hypes up the Taiwan question.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). Team makes nucleolus research breakthrough. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have made a fundamental breakthrough in the understanding of the nucleolus, a structure with important functions in the nucleus. Their findings may also pave the way for diagnoses and treatments of related diseases.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). Researchers discover possible turtle swim track from late Triassic. ecns.cn Researchers have discovered a possible turtle swim track from the Third Member of the Late Triassic Xujiahe Formation in Pengzhou City of southwest China's Sichuan Province.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). China scraps mandatory mask wearing for teachers, students. ecns.cn China has scrapped mandatory mask wearing for school students and teachers, a fresh move linked to relaxed COVID-19 preventive measures since nearly 300 million teachers and students across the country returned to campus a month ago.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). Building begins on railway bridge over Hangzhou Bay. ecns.cn The first pile foundation for the Hangzhou Bay Railway Bridge, an integral part of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing-Ningbo High-speed Railway, was drilled in Haiyan county, Zhejiang province, on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). Mask mandate dropped for school campuses. ecns.cn Students and teachers are no longer required to wear masks on campuses, according to the latest COVID-19 epidemic control plan for schools and universities.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). Mount Siguniang 'floats' over Chengdu skyline. ecns.cn Stunning scenery of Chengdu skyline with the highest peak of snow-covered Mount Siguniang at the background after heavy wind, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). Land purchase certificate 800 years ago unearthed in Shanxi. ecns.cn Photo released on March 14, 2023 shows a land purchase certificate, dating back to 1190 to 1196, unearthed from a Jin tomb (1115-1234) at Yuanqu county, Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, March 14, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). Webb telescope captures Wolf-Rayet Star 124. ecns.cn The star WR 124 is 30 times the mass of the Sun and has shed 10 Suns' worth of material – so far. As the ejected gas moves away from the star and cools, cosmic dust forms and glows in the infrared light detectable by Webb.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). Giant pandas enjoy refreshments at Chongqing Zoo. ecns.cn Four giant pandas, Shuang Shuang, Chong Chong, Xi Xi and Qing Qing, enjoy their refreshments, attracting many visitors, at Chongqing Zoo, March 15, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). 2023 CONEXPO-CON/AGG kicks off in Las Vegas. ecns.cn The trade show, one of the world's top three construction equipment exhibitions, will be held in Nevada from March 14 to 18, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). China strongly opposes AUKUS nuclear submarine plans. ecns.cn We've repeatedly said that the establishment of the so-called AUKUS security partnership between the US, the UK and Australia to promote cooperation on nuclear submarines and other cutting-edge military technologies is a typical Cold War mentality.

ecns.cn (2023-03-15). China urges Japan to heed concerns of all parties on nuclear-contaminated water disposal. ecns.cn Twelve years on, the Japanese government, instead of learning the painful lesson of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident, is set on pushing through the ocean discharge plan in an attempt to shift the risk of nuclear pollution onto all humanity. A responsible country would never do such things and this simply runs counter to the international obligations Japan should fulfill.

Editor (2023-03-15). What the Justice Department won't say: ABOLISH THE POLICE! workers.org After a two-year investigation of Louisville, Kentucky, police — prompted by the murder of Breonna Taylor on March 13, 2020 — the U.S. Department of Justice published its findings March 8. According to the New York Times, "In a damning 90-page report, investigators painted a grim portrait of the Louisville . . . |

Eye Zen Presents, Latinx Mafia (2023-03-15). Friday 3/24: FabLab Playshop – Per Sia and Francis. indybay.org ACT Studios | 30 Grant Ave | SF, CA…

Fight Back (2023-03-15). Los Angeles: Centro CSO hosts 6th annual International Women's Day. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – On March 12, more than 50 people gathered at Salazar Park in East Los Angeles to rally with Centro CSO for its 6th annual International Women's Day commemoration. Speakers included leaders from CSO's different committees – education, police accountability and immigration – who explained the importance of women's liberation to their work. | The attendees also heard from members of CSO Orange County and Freedom Road Socialist Organization as well as two artists, Diosa Xochiquetzalcóatl and Daisy Magallanes. | Diana Terreros, a founder of CSO-Orange County and a member of Freedom Road Socialist O…

Freedom Socialist Party (2023-03-15). Sunday 3/26: Women, Life, Freedom–Learning from the Revolutionary Tenacity of Iranian Women. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. (at Ellis), San Francisco or via zoom at bit.ly/RevTenacityIranianWomen…

Friends of 36 MLK (2023-03-15). 36 MLK Village Being Evicted By Sanjay and Guarav Khanna [Oakland]. indybay.org All the details on the Khanna parasites:…

IBW, 21st Century (2023-03-15). Institute of the Black World 21st Century has scheduled a 2023 Pan African Conference. indybay.org April 2023 is California Pan African Global Trade Month and the strong linkages to Baltimore Harbor continue today.

Isaac Nellist (2023-03-15). Antipoverty Centre: 'Nuclear subs means more inequality'. greenleft.org.au The Antipoverty Centre has criticised Anthony Albanese's decision to spend a staggering $368 billion on nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS military pact. Isaac Nellist reports.

Isaac Nellist (2023-03-15). Rising inflation threatens big student debt increases. greenleft.org.au In the midst of a worsening cost-of-living crisis, more than 3 million Australians continue to be burdened by student debts. Isaac Nellist reports.

John Catalinotto, Sara Flounders (2023-03-15). Which way forward for the antiwar movement? workers.org Workers World Managing Editor John Catalinotto held an interview March 13 with Sara Flounders, co-director of the International Action Center (IAC), a member of the Administrative Committee of the United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) and contributing editor to Workers World, to discuss the developments of the past year of the . . . |

Juan Cole (2023-03-15). Boycotters of Israel were denounced as Antisemites, but now 255 US Jewish Businessmen Threaten to pull Investments over Netanyahu's Plan to gut Courts. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Times of Israel reports that 255 American Jewish businessmen, who have billions of dollars invested in the country, have warned Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu that they will cease investing in Israel if he goes forward with his plans to gut the Israeli judiciary. The huge irony is that pro-Israeli …

Keith McHenry (2023-03-15). Forcing the Homeless of Santa Cruz into the Harsh Torrents of the Atmospheric River. indybay.org

Larry Johnson (2023-03-15). Russia Warns the United States About Continued Support for Ukraine By Downing MQ9 Reaper. sonar21.com Don't be confused. The alleged "collision" between a Russian SU-27 jet fighter and a U.S. Air Force MQ9 Reaper drone was not an accident. Russia was sending an unmistakable message…

Leonie Lundy (2023-03-15). Campaign for a nuclear free Cockburn Sound launched. greenleft.org.au Stop AUKUS Western Australia launched its Nuke Free Cockburn Sound campaign, the day after Anthony Albanese announced the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal in San Diego in the United States. Leonie Lundy reports.

Long time listener supporter (2023-03-15). See video of Rescue Pacifica press conference at KPFA. indybay.org KPFA/KPFK/Pacifica Issues. – The seizure of KPFA funds was abetted by KPFA "Protectors".et al. | 2 – The sale of KPFK's building, was set up without input from listeners and staff, | 3 – In the absence of .new elections,the vote to have the current occupants keep their places,even if termed out, is illegal..

Middle East Monitor (2023-03-15). Is Netanyahu's Extremist Gov't driving a Wedge between Israel and the U.S.? juancole.com Dr Adnan Abu Amer AdnanAbuAmer2 ( Middle East Monitor) — The US has announced that it will not participate in a conference in Washington DC for senior economists because Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the leader of the Religious Zionist Party, will be there. Even though he has been granted a diplomatic …

Monica Moorehead (2023-03-15). Cuban women headline New York conference to end U.S. blockade. workers.org New York City An International U.S.-Cuba Normalization Conference took place March 11-12 at the Fordham University School of Law in Manhattan — 200 activists attended the conference in person, while hundreds more, including those from around the world, live streamed the event. The conference was hosted by the New York-New . . . |

Mothers on the March (2023-03-15). Friday 3/17: POA: Shut it Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with hot flashes due to menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vasomotor symptoms — the medical term for hot flashes — are among the most common menopause symptoms women experience. Hot flashes, along with night sweats, can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Dr. Suneela Vegunta, a Mayo Clinic women's health physician, explains what happens to the body and offers ways to find relief. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eRzYfnKjqzg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). 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….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: How losing an hour of sleep can affect your body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. Clocks are turned an hour forward, which means you'll be losing an hour of sleep. And Mayo Clinic experts say that missing out on that shut-eye time can affect your body. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/V10gPhowQKQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. When daylight saving time…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). Science Saturday: Researchers elucidate details about the role of inflammation in liver regeneration. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The liver has the greatest regenerative capacity of any organ in the body, making it possible for surgeons to treat cancerous and noncancerous diseases with extensive surgical approaches. However, underlying chronic liver diseases, like cirrhosis or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, are known to inhibit the liver's ability to regenerate after surgery. Without regeneration, the liver cannot function, and patients can develop postoperative liver failure — often a lethal complication. In a recent paper published in JHEP Reports, Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer — also known as colorectal cancer — and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American Cancer Society. It's a trend experts have seen over the last decade. Colon cancer symptoms usually don't appear in early stages of the disease and when they do, they are often at an advanced stage. Dr. Johanna Chan, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says it's important to recognize colon cancer symptoms and to seek…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Game-changing treatment for chronic kidney disease could slow down progression of the disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org About 15% of adults in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic kidney disease — that's about 37 million people. What if those people could be treated with medication that could slow the progression of their disease, and help avoid the need for dialysis and kidney transplantation altogether? Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist says there is a class of medications to help people with chronic kidney disease that does just that. He says Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). Consumer Health: What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop diabetes. I was told to limit my sugar intake. Can you explain more about the condition and how I can avoid diabetes? ANSWER: When a person is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, it means he or she has several conditions that, if left untreated, significantly raise the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is bariatric surgery? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've struggled with obesity for many years and have tried to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise. My doctor recently told me that I could be a good candidate for bariatric surgery. What is bariatric surgery? And are there different types of procedures available? ANSWER: Obesity is a disease, and overcoming it often is not easy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines overweight or obesity as a "weight that is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). Cauliflower: A versatile nutrition superstar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many consumers, you may be on a quest for healthier food options and willing to try something new or a new take on a familiar food. If you're diagnosed with celiac disease, you may be looking for gluten-free alternatives. Or maybe you're on the hunt for lower carbohydrate choices. Cauliflower may be just what you're searching for. This versatile veggie can be eaten raw, cooked, roasted, grilled, baked into a pizza crust, or cooked…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). Consumer Health: Do you check the Nutrition Facts label? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about using the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy choices. Most people in the U.S. don't eat a healthy diet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most consume too much sodium, saturated fat and sugar, increasing their risk of chronic diseases. The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods is a tool created by the Food and Drug Administration to help…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). 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, …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). Early Mayo Clinic research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Perianal fistulas are painful tunnels between the intestine and the skin that often do not go away with standard medical or surgical care. People with Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel conditions are most at risk for this condition. In a prospective, phase 1 clinical trial, researchers loaded stem cells…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). Mayo Clinic again recognized as 'World's Best Hospital' in Newsweek rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic in Rochester is again ranked No. 1 in the world by Newsweek in its list of the "World's Best Hospitals." The ranking is a tribute to the work of staff across Mayo Clinic. "Among the hallmarks of great hospitals … are not just first-class care, first-class research and first-class innovation. The very best institutions also share another quality: consistency," Newsweek states. "The world's best hospitals consistently attract the best people and provide the best outcomes…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). How to get the most out of napping. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it's important to consider the effects napping may bring. The time of day and length of time you nap can provide benefits or create problems. Knowing when to nap and providing yourself with a suitable napping environment will produce the greatest benefits. Consider why you're napping Before lying down to take a daily nap, you may want…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). 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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-15). 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,…

Norman Solomon (2023-03-15). The Urbanity of Evil: 20 Years After the Invasion of Iraq. indybay.org "I never killed anybody, by the acts of my own hand"

Otis Grotewohl (2023-03-15). Family members and activists protest murderous West Virginia jails. workers.org Charleston, West Virginia Two rallies were held in southern West Virginia to raise awareness of the high number of deaths at regional jails throughout the state in the last year. The over 100 prisoners, who have "mysteriously" died while incarcerated, are both Black and white, but people of color face . . . |

Pip Hinman (2023-03-15). Balmain candidates quizzed on council demergers. greenleft.org.au At a resident-initiated Balmain candidate forum at Leichhardt Town Hall, Residents for Deamalgamation asked Philippa Scott from Labor and Kobi Shetty from the Greens about their views on demerging the Inner West Council (IWC) and respecting local democracy. Pip Hinman reports.

posted by Norse (2023-03-15). Activist Leads Fight to Stop Harassment of Vehicular Residents. indybay.org In an extensive and well-documented article on LookOut, activist Reggie Meisler published his research and activism to defend the rights of those in vehicles being harassed by police. Cops have been threatening and ticketing for signs not permitted by the Costal Commission.

Rainer Sonnberg & Byorn Blach (2023-03-15). The sacred cow and The propaganda machine. indybay.org These campaigns by politics and the media, which prescribe an extremely narrow framework of what can be said, narrow freedom of expression to the Western narrative. Other opinions are not just open to being shot down. Those who dare to express them are grabbed by their livelihoods.

RAYE (2023-03-15). Wednesday 3/15: From the Bay Area to Atlanta: Stop Cop City. indybay.org Meets at GI Partners / 4 Embarcadero Ctr, SF…

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-15). NATO states build "naval coalition" with Ukraine; "Ukraine is also building a fleet in Turkey" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkinformMarch 14, 2023 Reznikov announces formation of naval coalition International partners will help Ukraine develop its naval fleet. Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said this at a joint briefing with Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren at the Ukraine-Odesa Media Center on March 14…. "Today, the Minister of Defense of the Netherlands, Mrs. Ollongren, announced that …

Speak Out Now (2023-03-15). Sunday 4/23: Who is Essential? Who is Not? indybay.org online meeting, see website for details…

Staff (2023-03-15). A 30 años de la "Tormenta del Siglo": øQué pasó esa noche y cómo la recuerdan algunos de sus protagonistas? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu La noche del viernes 12 de marzo de 1993 muchos cubanos fueron a la cama como cualquier otro día. Algunos, tras haber visto el parte del tiempo, con la llegada al día siguiente de un frente frío, se alegraron de poder disfrutar de temperaturas más bajas y otros quizás lamentaron que la lluvia les pudiera arruinar sus planes de fin de semana.

Staff (2023-03-15). Estampas desde Etiopía: Otra historia que quiere ser contada. cubadebate.cu Una vive en Cárdenas, la otra en La Habana. Son dos familias cubanas que no se conocen, pero a pesar de eso hay un poderoso vínculo de afecto que las conecta. Sus caminos se cruzaron por azar solo una vez, y de manera fugaz, hace varias décadas en la lejana Etiopía marcada por las cicatrices de la guerra, aunque solo recientemente fueron conscientes de tal hecho.

Staff (2023-03-15). Marina Menéndez: "Le agradezco a la Mesa y a Fidel la confianza en mí" cubadebate.cu Marina Menéndez ha recibido el Premio Nacional de Periodismo José Martí por la obra de la vida, reconocimiento que dedica de todo corazón a su padre Elio Menéndez, ya fallecido. Además de "Juventud Rebelde", periódico del que llegó a ser directora, ha trabajado en otros medios nacionales como las emisoras Habana Radio y Radio Rebelde, y se siente parte del equipo del programa radiotelevisivo "Mesa Redonda".

Staff (2023-03-15). Cancillería cubana analiza resultados de trabajo en 2022 y proyecciones para el presente año. cubadebate.cu Intenso, de aprendizajes, de interrogantes que desafían y obligan a trabajar entre todos, y también marcado por logros esenciales que ponen en alto el nombre de Cuba. Así valoró al año 2022 vivido por la diplomacia del país caribeño, el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.

Staff (2023-03-15). Científicas cubanas reciben Premio Sofía Kovalevskaya. cubadebate.cu El Premio Sofía Kovalevskaya correspondiente a la edición 2021 y 2023 fue entregado este martes en Cuba, donde se celebró también de esta forma el Día Internacional de las Matemáticas. Entre las premiadas están las científicas de la isla caribeña Nigreisy Montalvo, Lizet Sánchez, Yailé Caballero e Isabel Alonso, así como Olga Lidia Pérez y Sira María Allende.

Staff (2023-03-15). Díaz-Canel: Luchar contra la mentira tiene un precio, y todos pagamos ese precio defendiendo la verdad. cubadebate.cu Luchar contra la mentira tiene un precio, y todos nosotros estamos pagando ese precio defendiendo la verdad; pero es lo más digno que podemos hacer si queremos un mundo mejor; dijo Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, durante un encuentro que tuvo lugar en los acogedores salones del Palacio de la Revolución, con participantes de la segunda edición del Coloquio Patria.

Staff (2023-03-15). Entregan premios nacionales de periodismo José Martí y Juan Gualberto Gómez. cubadebate.cu Los premios nacionales de periodismo Juan Gualberto Gómez y José Martí por la obra de la vida fueron entregados este martes 14 de marzo, Día de la Prensa Cubana, en el Teatro Armando Hart de la Biblioteca Nacional, en ceremonia a la que asistió el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel.

Staff (2023-03-15). Las 3 del día: Entre la prensa y el Clásico, lo que ha sido noticia este 14 de marzo (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Sean bienvenidos a Las 3 del Día, el podcast de Cubadebate donde se podrán enterar de lo más importante que ha sido noticia este 14 de marzo. Hoy nos acompañan los periodistas Darío Extremera y Yilena Héctor. Esta jornada es especial para nuestro gremio, pues se celebra el día de la prensa. Sobre esta y otras noticias les hablamos en este resumen informativo en formato podcast.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-15). Comisión parlamentaria peruana rechaza adelantar comicios. telesurtv.net De haber salido adelante, las elecciones se hubieran llevado a cabo el segundo domingo de diciembre de 2023 (10 de diciembre).

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-15). Elogian papel de teleSUR en comunicación política digital. telesurtv.net Sucedió en un evento al cual asisten creadores de contenido digital, comunicadores y periodistas que intercambian sobre nuevos códigos de comunicación y proyectos integradores.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-15). OPEP dice haber cumplido con plan de reducción petrolera. telesurtv.net En mayo de 2020, los países de la OPEP y otros 10 países (Azerbaiyán, Baréin, Brunéi, Kazajistán, Malasia, México, Omán, Rusia, Sudán y Sudán del Sur) anunciaron un nuevo recorte petrolero.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-03-15). Sube a 190 la cifra de muertos por ciclón Freddy en Malawi. telesurtv.net La oficina de gestión de desastres señaló a través de un comunicado que "el número de muertos ha pasado de 99 a 190".

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-03-15). México duplica cifra de médicos cubanos contratados. telesurtv.net El titular del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) confirmó la noticia durante la conferencia mañanera del presidente López Obrador.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-15). Brasil exige justicia a cinco años del crimen de Marielle Franco. telesurtv.net El asesinato de la concejala Marielle Franco y del chofer Anderson Gomes cumple cinco años este martes y aún no hay respuesta sobre quién ordenó el crimen.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-15). Venezuela rechaza politización del tema de la migración local. telesurtv.net La cancillería mediante un comunicado rechaza la convocatoria de Canadá y la UE a una conferencia para tratar la situación migratoria en Venezuela.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-15). Accidente de tránsito deja un muerto y 12 heridos en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Medios locales puntualizaron que la víctima fue identificada como Edwin Otoniel Vargas Flores.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-15). Incautan en México 354.000 pastillas de fentanilo con destino a EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los detenidos transportaban "en compartimentos ocultos, 354.000 pastillas de al parecer fentanilo y 2.7 kilos de producto puro".

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-15). Inflación en Argentina llega al 6,6 % en febrero. telesurtv.net Asimismo el Indec puntualizó que en un 9,8 por ciento aumentó el precio de los alimentos y bebidas no alcohólicas, principalmente las Carnes y sus derivados.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-15). Presidente de Siria inicia visita oficial a Rusia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con una declaración del Kremlin, el próximo miércoles tendrá lugar una reunión entre los mandatarios de ambos países.

teleSUR, MER (2023-03-15). Reportan ataques en 14 ciudades de Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil. telesurtv.net La gobernadora Fátima Bezerra afirmó que el Gobierno Estatal y Federal trabajarán juntos para garantizar la seguridad de la población.

teleSUR, MER (2023-03-15). Rusia niega contacto con dron de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El Gobierno aclaró que combatientes rusos no utilizaron armas aerotransportadas ni entraron en contacto con el dron.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-03-15). Ciclón Yaku se aleja de Perú pero aún provoca intensas lluvias. telesurtv.net En el norte de Perú la temporada de lluvias ha provocado 61 muertos, 57 heridos, 12.200 damnificados y 49.111 afectados.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-03-15). Presidente Putin defiende operación militar de Rusia en Ucrania. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó que para Rusia es una lucha por la sobrevivencia la operación militar especial en Ucrania.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2023-03-15). Activan protocolo por atender incendios forestales en Haití. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el ente, voluntarios públicos y organizaciones de la sociedad civil, trabajan en conjunto para atender los fuegos en zonas naturales y protegidas.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-15). Condenan bloqueo de EE.UU. a Cuba en Coloquio Patria. telesurtv.net La declaración final subrayó que el bloqueo es una política ilegal de asfixia económica que alcanzó un nuevo nivel con el imperialismo digital.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-15). Declaran alerta roja por intensas lluvias en Lima, Perú. telesurtv.net A nivel nacional, otros departamentos también se encuentran con nubosidad, en especial las zonas norte, centro y sur.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-15). España registra aumento récord en precio de los alimentos. telesurtv.net El precio del azúcar subió un 52,6 por ciento, la mantequilla 39,1 por ciento, las salsas y condimentos 33,8 por ciento.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-15). Paraguay refuerza medidas para frenar brote de chikungunya. telesurtv.net El Servicio Nacional de Erradicación del Paludismo (Senepa) en la prevención de la enfermedad se ocupa de acciones de erradicación del vector.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-15). Brote de dengue suma 26 muertos y más de 20.000 contagios en Perú. telesurtv.net La cartera de Salud indicó que los casos de dengue se han incrementado a 20.044, de los cuales 162 personas han sido hospitalizadas por la gravedad de la enfermedad.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-15). Policía brasileña desmantela minerías ilegales en zonas Yanomami. telesurtv.net La Policía de Brasil indicó que en la operación destruyeron maquinaria minera, motosierras, 84 lanchas y más de 100 generadores de energía.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-15). Parlamento ecuatoriano levanta información sobre corrupción. telesurtv.net La información desbloqueada será digitalizada y distribuida entre los asambleístas y con eso ampliar los detalles sobre el Caso Gran Padrino.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-15). Presidente venezolano asiste a Congreso Nacional de la Juventud. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano instó a los jóvenes presentes cultivar los valores humanos para dejar atrás los efectos del capitalismo.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-03-15). Sismo de magnitud 5,5 sacude el suroeste de Chile. telesurtv.net El sismo ocurrió a las 16H56 (hora local) y hasta el momento, no se reportan daños materiales ni humanos.

Toward increased Networking (2023-03-15). Online events w) Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Rob Hopkins, Margaret Atwood, Noam Chomsky, etc. indybay.org Here are about 12 online events taking place over the next 2 weeks (and starting at 11: 30 am tomorrow, Tuesday, 3/14), featuring people such as John and Gabriel Shipton (Julian Assange's father and brother, respectively), India Walton, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Rahwa Ghirmatzion, Peter Linebaugh, Rob Hopkins, Margaret Atwood, Noam Chomsky, and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada and the UK (however, the listed times are all for our "Pacific time zone"). Of course, feel free to share this info with others who might be interested in it.

UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute (2023-03-15). Friday 4/21: DNA Day 2023. indybay.org Baskin Engineering Courtyard, 606 Engineering Loop, Santa Cruz, CA 95064…

United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2023-03-15). Tuesday 3/28: Rally To Rehire Fired Namibian Miners By Chinese National Nuclear Corporation. indybay.org San Francisco Chinese Consulate | Geary & Laguna St. | San Francisco…

UUSF Women's Rights, Forum (2023-03-15). Sunday 3/19: Conversation with a legislative protector of reproductive rights, Anna Moeller of Illinois. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. S.F. TSK Room | and Zoom: zoom.us/j/93421729076?pwd=dXpCQldNN0h4TlZlRXczS3diQVU3dz09

WSWS (2023-03-15). IYSSE holds anti-war demonstrations in front of two major universities in Sri Lanka. wsws.org The two events in Sri Lanka were part of a global series being held by the IYSSE to fight for the end of the war in Ukraine and to prevent the US-led plans for conflict with China.

WSWS (2023-03-15). Big political issues discussed on SEP campaign in flood-affected Australian regional city. wsws.org Our campaigns found a great deal of concern about the rabid headlines during the week, declaring a "Red Alert" to prepare the population, the military and the entire economy for a war against China within three years.

WSWS (2023-03-15). The UAW sellout at Caterpillar and the way forward. wsws.org We made the decision to found the Caterpillar Workers Rank-and-File Committee earlier this year because we understood, based on the UAW bureaucracy's previous record of sellouts and betrayals, that it would not fight for us, and that any real struggle for workers' rights and interests would have to be organized from below.

WSWS (2023-03-15). Stop the war in Ukraine! Mobilize the international working class against imperialism! wsws.org In endorsing and participating in the demonstration on March 18, the IYSSE seeks to advance a revolutionary socialist strategy that directs the anti-war movement toward an open struggle against capitalism.

WSWS (2023-03-15). February marks 23rd straight month of real wages decline for US workers. wsws.org The weekend before the latest inflation figures were released, the United Auto Workers rammed through a contract at Caterpillar containing a cut in real wages of up to 20 percent by 2029.

WSWS (2023-03-15). New autopsy reveals 26-year old environmental activist was sitting cross-legged with hands raised when killed by Georgia state troopers. wsws.org The observations and conclusions from the second autopsy strongly buttress the insistent claim by Manuel "Tortuguita" Terán's mother and many other activists that he was "assassinated in cold blood."

WSWS (2023-03-15). Russia downs US drone as NATO plans major escalation in Ukraine. wsws.org The downing of the $30 million military drone is a dangerous milestone in the escalating war between the United States and Russia.

WSWS (2023-03-15). Fort Wayne Philharmonic to resume concerts following bitter three-month strike. wsws.org While beating back management demands to cut the number of full time musicians, wages will remain mired at essentially poverty levels.

WSWS (2023-03-15). SVB collapse exposes deep problems in US financial system. wsws.org The Fed and the FDIC, with the full backing of the Biden administration, which has pledged to do "whatever is needed," have justified their actions, full coverage for uninsured depositors at SVB as well as increased liquidity provisions for banks, on the grounds of "systemic risk."

WSWS (2023-03-15). UAW election debacle continues as delay in results continues to second week. wsws.org Behind the scenes there is a dirty fight over which faction of the UAW bureaucracy will dole out high paid positions and control the union's $1.1 billion in assets.

WSWS (2023-03-15). Another 10,000 layoffs at social media giant Meta. wsws.org On the heels of the collapse and US government bailout of Silicon Valley Bank on Monday, the social media monopoly Meta announced 10,000 more layoffs.

WSWS (2023-03-15). Chinese-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia raises alarm bells in Washington. wsws.org While the official response has been muted, US media commentaries point to deep concerns in Washington that Beijing has stolen a march on the US and is playing a more prominent role in the strategic energy-rich Middle East.

Yamin Kogoya (2023-03-15). West Papua: How should Indonesian govt, international community, UN respond to OPM hostage demands? greenleft.org.au To prevent further bloodshed, peaceful resolution of the kidnapping of Phillip Mehrtens and Indonesia's brutal war of occupation in West Papua needs to be found, writes Yamin Kogoya.

Staff (2023-03-15). Peru's De Facto Vice Minister of Health Chased from Restaurant. orinocotribune.com This Monday, March 13, members of the Ayacucho People's Defense Front (Fredepa), in Peru, confronted de facto Vice Minister of Health Henry Rebaza when he was having lunch in a restaurant in the department of Ayacucho. Rebaza fled the restaurant. | Cries of "murderer!" and "get out of Ayacucho!" were among the many insults that Rebaza and the entourage that accompanied him faced while a security agent tried to protect him. The ire of every day Peruvians was exacerbated by Rebaza's appearance at the fine restaurant during a time of crisis. Peruvians are faced with a coup regime that has been massacring their fello…

Staff (2023-03-15). EU Discussion of New NGO Law Reveals Double Standard. orinocotribune.com As part of a campaign against foreign influence, the European Union (EU) is working on a law that will require NGOs and academic institutions to be subjected to audits to disclose any funding received outside the EU, three sources confirmed to According to a European official, the EU version of the NGO law is unlikely to target individuals, but would cause both commercial and nonprofit organizations across the EU to disclose non-EU funds related to transactions, such as…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-03-15). Iran-Saudi Détente Spells a 'Catastrophe for US Hegemony': Analyst. orinocotribune.com

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-15). US-Philippines Annual Military Drills Will Be the Biggest Ever. news.antiwar.com The US and the Philippines will conduct their largest-ever annual military exercises together in April amid heightened tensions with China, Reuters reported Tuesday. The annual Balikatan exercises will be held from April 11 to 28, and about 17,600 military personnel will take part, including 12,000 US troops. About 111 Australian soldiers will also take part. …

The Dissenter (2023-03-14). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: March 14, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

Andy Kroll (2023-03-14). Is a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Imminent? tomdispatch.com Is China really on the verge of invading the island of Taiwan, as so many top American officials seem to believe? If the answer is "yes" and the U.S. intervenes on Taiwan's side — as President Biden has sworn it would — we could find ourselves in a major-power conflict, possibly even a nuclear one, in the not-too-distant future. Even if confined to Asia and fought with conventional weaponry alone — no sure thing — such a conflict would still result in human and economic damage on a far greater scale than observed in Ukraine today. But what if the answer is "no," which seems at least as lik…

_____ (2023-03-14). China held yet another meeting of the "Two Sessions"; the Taiwan issue was also discussed. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-03-14). Putin's Women Run the Show — But Germany's Touted Wehrmacht Wear Dresses Too. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-03-14). The U.S. and EU Sowing Serious Political Discord in Serbia. strategic-culture.org

_____ (2023-03-14). With the Twitter Files, Democrats Support Government Censorship of Lawful Speech. strategic-culture.org Welcome to the era of state-sponsored thought police | W.J. ASTORE | Yesterday, journalists Matt Taibbi and Michael Shellenberger testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. Their testimony, and the risible reactions of Democrats on the subcommittee, are well worth watching; I watched the

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-03-14). Africa and U.S. Imperialism: Post-Colonial Crises and the Imperatives of the African Revolution. globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on May 19, 2013 | Image Patrice Lumumba | Five decades since the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) while the Pentagon and NATO escalates its war drive on the continent | The following lecture was …

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-03-14). Militarizing the Police. Activist Had Hands Up When Killed by Georgia Police? globalresearch.ca

Adriaan Alsema (2023-03-14). Colombia's 'total war' on illegal mining shuts down gold mining region. colombiareports.com Violence in Colombia's main gold mining region escalated after Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez declared "total war" on illegal mining on March 1. The announcement almost immediately triggered a miners' strike…

ajay tallam (2023-03-14). Monday 3/13: When Life Gives you Lemons, …. Citrus preservation workshop! (And potluck! FREE). indybay.org The PLACE For Sustainable Living | 1121 64th st | oakland, ca 94608…

Alasdair Baverstock (2023-03-14). Drought forces water cuts in Arizona town. america.cgtn.com As climate change worsens drought conditions in many areas around the world, communities are struggling to adapt. But when the most basic access to water supplies is disrupted or disappears — everyday life becomes a challenge. It's a scenario playing out in one small community …

Albert Bender (2023-03-14). Tennessee legislative committee hears bill to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day. peoplesworld.org NASHVILLE—On Feb. 28, a hearing was held on a bill before the Public Services Committee of the Tennessee state legislature for the adoption of Indigenous Peoples' Day in lieu of Columbus Day, which is currently recognized by the state. The committee hearing was held at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in downtown Nashville. The bill …

Alejandro Marcó del Pont (2023-03-14). Un experimento neoliberal llamado Ucrania. globalizacion.ca Los medios de comunicación ucranianos e internacionales nunca dejan de recordar a sus habitantes que esta guerra se libra en nombre del "futuro europeo de Ucrania". Imagino que este nunca llegará; de todos modos, y mientras tanto, øqué son estos…

Alexander Rubinstein (2023-03-14). Former US natsec advisor: destroy Taiwan semiconductor factories if China invades. thegrayzone.com A growing body of evidence suggests that the US would blow up the global economy to prevent China from laying claim to Taiwan's semiconductor factories. Former White House National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien has hinted at a sinister US contingency plan in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Rather than see Taiwan's semiconductor factories fall into the hands of the Communist Party of China, the US and its allies would simply pull a Nordstream. "The United States …

Allen Forrest (2023-03-14). The Untainted Eyes of the Unschooled. dissidentvoice.org One year in Italy with their eyes open would be worth more than three at Oxford; and six months in the fields with a platyscopic lens would teach them strange things about the world around them that all the long terms at Harrow and Winchester have failed to discover to them. But that would involve …

Amanda Yee (2023-03-14). Six War Mongering Think Tanks and the Military Contractors that Fund Them. globalresearch.ca

Amy Goodman (2023-03-14). Banks Lobbied to Weaken Regulations That Could Have Prevented Their Collapse. truthout.org The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank are the largest bank failures since the 2008 financial crisis, which prompted lawmakers to pass legislation to increase regulations on banks and other financial institutions. But during the Trump administration, a number of Democrats joined Republicans in Congress to weaken laws including Dodd-Frank, the landmark regulatory reform passed in… |

Anand Naidoo (2023-03-14). The Heat: Iran-Saudi Arabia Ties. america.cgtn.com The restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia — in a deal brokered by China reflects a changing world order. What can we expect for global diplomacy? Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to resume diplomatic ties and the effects are expected to be felt …

Anna Moody (2023-03-14). The Weekly Round-up: The Illegal Migration Bill, Sanctions against gender-based violence, and Legal Aid eligibility. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news The Illegal Migration Bill has been presented in parliament and published. The bill has sparked extensive legal discussion over potential issues of compatibility with the European Convention of Human Rights. Indeed, the government stated their wish to proceed with the bill in the absence of being able to make a statement of …

AROC (2023-03-14). SF Board of Education Gives Green Light to Accommodate Eid Holiday Starting in 2024. indybay.org Arab and Muslim Community says, "We'll Be Back"

Asa Winstanley (2023-03-14). How Zionism helped the Nazis perpetrate the Holocaust. electronicintifada.net Monumental new book details the long history of Zionist affinity with fascism.

Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-14). The AUKUS Submarine Announcement. dissidentvoice.org History is filled with failed planners and plans, threats thought of that did not eventuate, and threats unthought of that found their way into the books. The AUKUS agreement is an attempt to inflate a threat by developing a number of fictional capabilities in an effort to combat an inflated adversary. The checklist of imminent …

C.J. Atkins (2023-03-14). El colapso de Silicon Valley Bank revela el peligro de una crisis financiera más amplia. peoplesworld.org El capital financiero parece estar a punto de arrastrar una vez más al país a una nueva crisis bancaria, sacando a la luz el espectro del colapso de Lehman Brothers en 2008 y la Gran Recesión que provocó. Desde el viernes, el gobierno de EE. UU. ha tomado el control de dos bancos en un …

cameron orr (2023-03-14). Banks get bailed out (again), but not students. cpusa.org Biden administration officials took extraordinary measures on Sunday to shore up confidence in the financial system after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Losses from the bank's collapse were estimated yesterday by Bloomberg at $450 billion, and mounting. While this does not yet compare to the $6 trillion in losses from the 2008 …

Candice Bernd (2023-03-14). Atlanta Was a Constitution-Free Zone During "Stop Cop City" Week of Action. truthout.org Southeast Dekalb County, Georgia—Belkis Terán raised her arms wide to welcome the rain now pounding hard over the newly thatched pavilion in the parking lot of the "Weelaunee People's Park," a space once known to residents of Atlanta and Southeast DeKalb County as Intrenchment Creek Park. Long before settlers dubbed the South branch of the Ocmulgee River here as simply the "South River… |

Chris Slee (2023-03-14). Human Rights Law Centre: 'Fast-track' process designed to fail asylum seekers. greenleft.org.au Sanmati Verma, managing lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, told a forum the Fast Track process was "designed to see people fail". Chris Slee reports.

Chris Walker (2023-03-14). Biden Signs Executive Order on Guns to Enhance Background Checks. truthout.org President Joe Biden signed an executive order to address gun violence on Tuesday in Monterey Park, California, where, in January, a gunman shot 20 people, killing 11, during a Lunar New Year celebration. Biden's order will aim to promote secure storage of firearms and increase the number of background checks conducted each year. It will do so within the framework of the Safer Communities Act… |

Cristina Escobar (2023-03-14). At 95th Oscars, Academy Shows Their Racist Behinds… Again (OPINION). latinorebels.com People of color being recognized for their artistic achievements shouldn't be an outlier, and we shouldn't still be celebrating "firsts" at awards shows.

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-14). Ukrainian Official Says Kyiv Doesn't Have the Resources for a Counteroffensive. news.antiwar.com A senior Ukrainian government official told The Washington Post that Kyiv doesn't have the resources to pull off a big counteroffensive in the coming months as Ukraine is lacking skilled troops, munitions, and other equipment. "If you have more resources, you more actively attack," said the official, who spoke to…

David Palumbo-Liu (2023-03-14). Pro-Israel Lobby Doesn't Deserve Exemption From Criticism of Money in Politics. truthout.org On March 6-10, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights — the most important human rights body in the western hemisphere — held its 186th period of sessions in Los Angeles, on the campus of UCLA. On February 10, the Biden administration announced the selection of James Cavallaro, my former colleague at Stanford University, as the United States's candidate to serve on the Commission. Cavallaro'… |

David Swanson (2023-03-14). How U.S. Military Spending Works. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-14). The Warring Peace: The AUKUS Submarine Announcement. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Vladislav B. Sotirović (2023-03-14). History: The Three Partitions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. 1772, 1793 and 1795. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Werner Ràºgemer (2023-03-14). Apple: "Forced Labor" in India with Foxconn. Hourly Wage 88 Cents. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-03-14). Alberta, Canada Is Now Giving COVID-19 Vaccines to Minors Without Parental Consent. Doctors Are Now a Hazard to Your Child's Health. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). China, ASEAN keep improving economic and trade cooperation: China-ASEAN Business Council. ecns.cn China and ASEAN countries have continuously enhanced good-neighborly relations and improved the economic and trade cooperation, with both sides becoming each other's largest trading partner in the past three years, said Xu Ningning, executive president of the China-ASEAN Business Council and chairman of the RCEP Industry Cooperation Committee.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Haikou aims high with lofty economic targets. ecns.cn China's economy is set to rebound this year, and Haikou, the core area of Hainan Free Trade Port, is speeding up economic development, according to Ding Hui, mayor of Haikou and a deputy to the National People's Congress.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Allies' military exercise fuels tensions. ecns.cn Simulating a Korean Peninsula emergency, the ROK-US "Freedom Shield" springtime exercise will run for 11 days until March 23, Yonhap News Agency reported.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Shanghai delegates call for more basic research. ecns.cn Continued efforts should be made to invest more in basic research, which serves as the basis for advancing innovation and technology, and high-quality economic growth, according to the Shanghai delegates attending the two sessions in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Advance of science underscored. ecns.cn China's future breakthroughs in much-needed technological advances such as high-end semiconductors and chips will be underpinned by its inputs into research in basic science.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Xi pools mighty force for building great country, national rejuvenation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for forming a mighty force for building a great modern socialist country and advancing national rejuvenation.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Death toll exceeds 48,000 in Türkiye's deadly quakes. ecns.cn The death toll from two earthquakes that hit Türkiye on Feb 6 has risen to 48,448, the Turkish Interior Minister said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Private sector given support to 'grow, thrive'. ecns.cn China will make further efforts to enable private entrepreneurs to grow and thrive, and the country's private enterprises will enjoy a better environment and broader development space, Premier Li Qiang said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Li: China committed to opening-up. ecns.cn Opening-up is a basic State policy of China, and no matter how the external situation evolves the country will stay firmly committed to pursuing the policy, Li Qiang said at his first news conference as premier on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). President sets out major tasks for nation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Monday that the people's trust is the biggest motivation that drives him to march on and is a great responsibility that he shoulders.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Michelle Yeoh wins as best actress, makes Oscar history. ecns.cn Michelle Yeoh, an iconic name in Chinese cinema, made history on Sunday night by becoming the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Experts: U.S. bank collapse result of failure to adhere to core activities. ecns.cn The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank will not affect China's banking industry but has highlighted the importance for banks of adhering to their primary business, serving the real economy, balancing their asset-liability structure and steering clear of excessive liquidity risk, experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Iran hails China's important role in Tehran-Riyadh detente. ecns.cn China's important role in resuming Tehran-Riyadh relations is part of Beijing's efforts to help ensure peace, stability and security in the Middle East, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Employment remains key national priority. ecns.cn China will embrace a talent dividend to boost economic development, while the implementation of the employment-first policy remains one of the government's top priorities to stabilize the job market, said Premier Li Qiang.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Biden approves massive oil drilling project in Alaska. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday approved a massive oil drilling project in Alaska, a move that drew criticism from environmentalists for its potential climate impact.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). China resumes visa issuance to foreigners. ecns.cn China's visa authorities abroad will resume issuance of all categories of visas to foreigners starting on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Chinese modernization inspires many developing countries: international media on two sessions. ecns.cn During the just-concluded "two sessions," the world kept a close eye on how the annual event would devise China's development and promote its people's well-being for the years ahead.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). China Focus: Scientists develop improved method for quantum communication. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has developed a new method for quantum communication by designing an open configuration of twin-field quantum key distribution (QKD), achieving secure communications at a distance of more than 615 km.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). China's terahertz detector harvests results in Antarctica. ecns.cn China's self-developed terahertz detection equipment has successfully carried out operations in Antarctica and harvested results by completing astronomical observation experiments at terahertz frequencies.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Endangered bird species spotted in north China nature reserve. ecns.cn One of the birds landed on the water, while the other flew away without stopping, according to Huo Hengmao, a photographer who snapped pictures of the rare birds at the reserve.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Bangladesh's top business body chief sees trade potential with China. ecns.cn The apex trade organization of Bangladesh has held the Bangladesh Business Summit 2023 in partnership with the Bangladeshi government.Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the summit to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the country's top business body.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). HSBC acquires collapsed Silicon Valley Bank's UK subsidiary. ecns.cn HSBC, the largest bank in Europe, on Monday said it had bought the United Kingdom (UK) operations of the failed U.S. lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) for a single symbolic pound (1.21 U.S. dollar). The move is expected to save many British startups from huge losses.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Opening-up, stress on value chains praised. ecns.cn China's unswerving commitment to high-level opening-up is "very welcome" when rising geo-economic fragmentation is threatening global growth, said a senior official of the International Monetary Fund.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). 5G, 6G at 'forefront' for high-quality development, digital transformation. ecns.cn China's intensified push for the development of superfast wireless technology including 5G and 6G will further promote industrial upgrading and digital transformation in traditional sectors, providing new momentum for the country's economic growth.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). China's domestically developed terahertz testing system successfully withstands extreme Antarctic weather in first trial. ecns.cn China's domestically developed terahertz testing system successfully withstands extreme Antarctic weather in first trial, Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences told the Global Times on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Baby girl breaks Asia's heart transplant record. ecns.cn The life of a 53-day-old girl suffering from a congenital heart defect in Wuhan, Hubei province, has been saved by record-breaking surgery as doctors successfully performed a heart transplant.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Customers line up to withdraw money at SVB. ecns.cn Customers stand in line outside Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) headquarter to withdraw money in Santa Clara, California, U.S., March 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). 2,980-meter bridge across grand canyon under construction. ecns.cn Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge over Huajiang River is under construction in southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Henan launches new freight route to Miami. ecns.cn The containers, loaded with 130 tons of dehydrated vegetables and seasoning, leave Zhoukou Central Port on Monday and will arrive at Miami Port after a 45-day voyage.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). 1,000-year-old Medieval treasure discovered in Netherlands. ecns.cn A Dutch historian found a unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure, consisting of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf and 39 silver coins.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Two Chinese villages recognized among Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by UNWTO. ecns.cn

Editor (2023-03-14). Review: Enrique S Rivera — "The Untold Story of Capitalism: Primitive Accumulation and the Anti-Slavery Revolution" mronline.org Every May 10th marks Afro-Venezuelan Day and commemorates the 1795 Coro Rebellion. The May 1795 revolutionary events are the centerpiece of Enrique S. Rivera's The Untold History of Capitalism: Primitive Accumulation and the Anti-Slavery Revolution.

Editor (2023-03-14). 'The bank is now insolvent'. workers.org It is often the case that, when the capitalist system is on the verge of a crisis, the period leading up to it is marked by buoyant explosions of optimism. On Oct. 25, 1929, President Herbert Hoover proclaimed that the U.S. economy was "on a sound and prosperous basis." Four . . . |

Eduardo Aliverti (2023-03-14). Argentina — Cristina, en el centro de la cuestión. globalizacion.ca Se produjeron tres episodios consecutivos que tienen a la vicepresidenta como protagonista. Corroboran su rol primordial. Pero, si es por las expectativas estrictamente electorales, volvió a asomar mucho antes la estadista, el marco, la guía, que una probable candidata. | Corresponde…

Edward Curtin (2023-03-14). The Cell Phone Is a Pair of Red High Heels. dissidentvoice.org It is comical how easily one can be ignored for pointing out that new technology is dangerous and fetishistic. So-called "smart" cell phones are a prime example. For years I have been pointing out their dangers on many levels. To say most people are devoted to them is an understatement. Maybe it is an exaggeration to say …

Ellen Brown (2023-03-14). The Looming Quadrillion Dollar Derivatives Tsunami. dissidentvoice.org On Friday, March 10, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed and was taken over by federal regulators. SVB was the 16th largest bank in the country and its bankruptcy was the second largest in U.S. history, following Washington Mutual in 2008. Despite its size, SVB was not a "systemically important financial institution" (SIFI) as defined in …

Elliott Wallace (2023-03-14). Brazilian organization offers immersive experience in Indigenous communities. america.cgtn.com To learn about another culture, nothing beats an immersive experience. That's what one program in Brazil is offering — to cultivate a new-found appreciation for the country's Indigenous communities. It comes as serious Indigenous issues are being brought to light — like the hunger crisis …

Elliott Wallace (2023-03-14). Officials analyze fallout from SVB collapse. america.cgtn.com Stock markets across the world continued to suffer aftershocks this Tuesday following the dramatic collapse of two U.S. banks. U.S. authorities seemed to have stemmed some of the panics by covering customer deposits and any banks running into liquidity problems. But there are now urgent …

Emily Jane Dennis (2023-03-14). Fairfax County, Va., residents demand answers following police killing of Timothy Johnson. peoplesworld.org FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va.—On Feb. 22, 2023, a man named Timothy Johnson hopped on the Metro to go to the big Tysons Corner Center mall near his home in Fairfax County, Va. Hours later, he was shot and killed by Fairfax County Police. Details of what happened in those intervening hours are unknown, except that an …

Eugene Puryear (2023-03-14). Silicon Valley Bank: Canary in the coal mine? The banking crisis is a capitalist crisis. liberationnews.org No matter what federal government says, this is a bailout and taxpayers are on the hook.

Fernando G. Jaén Coll (2023-03-14). Estados Unidos desacreditado por la guerra de Ucrania y las sanciones a Rusia. globalizacion.ca El miedo es mal consejero, nos mueve a tomar decisiones erróneas que la razón desaconsejaría. La interferencia de ese poderoso sentimiento, combinada con la falacia a la que induce el error de medida de la fuerza propia nos empuja a…

Fight Back (2023-03-14). Denver FRSO hosts International Women's Day rally at State Capitol. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO – On Wednesday, March 8, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization hosted a rally at the Colorado State Capitol building to celebrate International Women's Day. Two dozen people gathered to answer the call for an end to attacks on women's and reproductive rights, including members of Students for a Democratic Society and the Denver-Aurora Community Action Committee. | FRSO and Denver residents are outraged at the outcome of the Dobbs Supreme Court decision. So-called "trigger laws" banned abortion in 13 states after the decision was made in 2022. In other states, "heartbeat bills" have become law, serio…

Gabriele Gysi & Roland Rottenfusser (2023-03-14). Defensive Invasion & Strategies of Power. indybay.org Imagine it's war and no one goes! This dream is being hurled into the dustbin of history by NATO. War is socially acceptable again, new lifestyle. Many voices cry for revenge, cry for the most modern weapons, because there are new sneaky attack warriors with poisonous arrows. It all seems like a duplicate of the US founding story. The new savages, the new Indians are the Russians.

Gavin de Becker (2023-03-14). Seeing Is Believing: What the Data Reveal About Deaths Following COVID Vaccine Rollouts Around the World. globalresearch.ca

General Emil Strainu (2023-03-14). Geoengineering: Romanian General Emil Strainu on the Terrifying Possibilities of Geo-warfare. globalresearch.ca

Gerardo Villagrán del Corral (2023-03-14). Para México es inaceptable la intención de promover fuerzas militares de EE.UU. globalizacion.ca El presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador condenó la iniciativa republicana en la Cámara de Representantes que propone una intervención militar en México que combata al narcotráfico y dijo que es irresponsable, una ofensa al pueblo de México, "una falta de…

Global Research News (2023-03-14). Selected Articles: China's Initiative: Iran and Saudi Arabia Are Back on the Diplomatic Track. Ending the Atrocious War in Yemen? globalresearch.ca By The Sunni Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Shia Republic of Iran have agreed — …

Guest Contributor (2023-03-14). Justice for Susana Morales. latinorebels.com The family of 16-year-old Susana Morales, who went missing while walking home in July 2022, is seeking justice after her body was discovered in early February by police in Gwinnett County, Georgia and the later arrest of a former police officer as a suspect.

Horacio Duque (2023-03-14). Colombia — La nueva ola de la movilización social y la protesta popular. globalizacion.ca Ha regresado con mucho ímpetu el movimiento social y la acción colectiva popular con diversos eventos como bloqueos de vías, huelgas campesinas y cocaleras, manifestaciones estudiantiles, plantones indígenas, mítines de mujeres, tomas agrarias y movilizaciones ambientales. | En los primeros meses…

imperial.ac.uk (2023-03-14). Social Care Minister visits Imperial for launch of cancer breath test study. imperial.ac.uk Minister for Social Care Helen Whately MP visited the Hammersmith Campus last week to discuss Imperial's research on diagnosing cancer.

infobrics (2023-03-14). Europe's military is in "appalling state" — experts. infobrics.org The next generation of American politicians will be more consumed by China than Russia.

infobrics (2023-03-14). Additional Brazilian Firms Cleared to Export Corn to China. infobrics.org Brazil's agriculture ministry said that 90 local firms have been cleared to export corn to China in the first two months of the year, taking the total to 446…

infobrics (2023-03-14). The Indian-Russian Relationship Remains Strong. infobrics.org India has embraced Russia in a "special and privileged strategic partnership" that features regular dialogues between the heads of state as well as ministries, substantial advanced arms sales, and intergovernmental commissions to cooperate in trade, energy, science, technology, and culture…

infobrics (2023-03-14). Russian Siberia Attracting Mutual Investment from Kazakhstan and China. infobrics.org The Krasnoyarsk Economic Forum has been taking place in Siberia, an event at which the development of Siberia, taking into account the current economic and geopolitical situation, is discussed…

infobrics (2023-03-14). Kiev's neo-Nazi regime continues its persecution against the Orthodox Church. infobrics.org Now, Ukrainian authorities demand that an important religious place in Kiev be abandoned by Orthodox monks, which sounds unacceptable to the Christian people.

infobrics (2023-03-14). Washington DC warmongers keep threatening Mexico. infobrics.org The case of Mexico is quite telling that no country can hope to feel safe, no matter how closely it worked with the US authorities. For decades, the country has been ravaged by drug cartels, themselves often deeply connected to the infamous CIA and other US intelligence agencies.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-14). Braving the High Seas to Europe and North America: The Many Killers of the Migrant Worker. libya360.wordpress.com Yusuf Serunkuma Yusuf Serunkuma writes that a migrant worker dies many times, and has many killers. They die in their home countries — where they are structurally, violently uprooted — they then die on the journeys to either Europe or the Middle East and then, they finally die in dehumanising working conditions if they ever…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-14). China's Example of Leadership Injects Hope into a World of Uncertainty. libya360.wordpress.com Danny Haiphong Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, presides over the closing meeting of the talks between a Saudi delegation and an Iranian delegation in Beijing, capital of China,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-14). Colombian Government and ELN Conclude Second Round of Peace Talks. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch The Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) concluded the second round of peace talks on March 10, in Mexico. Photo: Francia Márquez/Twitter During the second round of peace talks, the Colombian government and the ELN agreed on a six-point definitive agenda that will guide the following stages of the negotiation process…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-14). Dmitry Polyanskiy: 'A New World is Taking Shape'. libya360.wordpress.com Al Mayadeen Russian deputy representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyanskiy A lot has changed since the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Borders of countries have changed, the form of relations and alliances has changed, and the war that began in the Donbass region has resonated across the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-14). Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's Interview with Channel One, Moscow, March 10, 2023. libya360.wordpress.com Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview with Channel One's The Great Game political talk show, Moscow, March 10, 2023 Question: I'll start with a question concerning the latest news. In Tbilisi, the government has in fact met all the demands of the protesters without exception and without any concessions on the part of the protesters. However, we…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-14). Libya: Abdoulaye Bathily's Proposals Cannot Succeed. libya360.wordpress.com Habib Lassoued UN Envoy, Abdoulaye Bathily There is nothing to suggest that the initiative of the UN envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, can open the doors of a solution to the worsening crisis. His initiative is immature, incomplete, and closest to the bitter fruit of a desperate situation in which the international community is floundering,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-14). Libya: Do Not Be Deceived by the Soft-Spoken! libya360.wordpress.com Eshtaiwe Eljadi, Former Libyan Diplomat UN Envoy, Abdoulaye Bathily It is well known that the United Nations and its International Security Council have played a major role in giving America and its Western allies a free hand in Libya since February 2011, when it placed the then-existing Libyan national government under Chapter VII of international…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-14). Sergey Glazyev: 'The Road to Financial Multipolarity Will Be Long and Rocky'. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar In an exclusive interview with The Cradle, Russia's top macroeconomics strategist criticizes Moscow's slow pace of financial reform and warns there will be no new global currency without Beijing. The headquarters of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Moscow, linked to the Eurasia Economic Union (EAEU) is arguably one of the most crucial nodes of the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-14). The "French Era" is Coming to an End, and Not Just in Africa. libya360.wordpress.com Vladimir Danilov During his recent four-day African tour, French President Emmanuel Macron was forced to admit that the era of the "Franàßafrique" is over in Gabon. It existed for more than six decades, realizing Paris' desire to imprison its former colonies in Africa in the "arms" of enslaving economic agreements and informal arrangements with the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-14). The Nord Stream-Andromeda Cover Up. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter Divers taking a safety stop at 5 metres. (Oetzipopoetzi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons) U.S. intelligence was too quick to leak information about the German investigation to The New York Times.It raises the distinct impression that the real culprit is nervous about the investigative work of Seymour Hersh. Back in 2000, the television series "Andromeda" premiered,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-14). Ukraine: Western Media Start to Acknowledge Reality. libya360.wordpress.com Moon of Alabama Finally some truth about the real state of the Ukrainian military is sneaking into main stream media. It is as bad, still not fully disclosed, as we have described it again and again. As the Washington Post provides: Ukraine short of skilled troops and munitions as losses, pessimism grow I'll leave out the propaganda bits and go…

Jake Johnson (2023-03-14). House GOP Pushes Bill Targeting Food Assistance for the Poor. truthout.org More than a dozen House Republicans are expected to release legislation Tuesday that would impose more harsh work requirements on certain recipients of federal food aid, a clear signal that the GOP intends to target nutrition assistance in critical debt ceiling, budget, and farm bill talks. Led by Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), the measure would "expand the age bracket for able-bodied [Supplemental… |

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). New Report Estimates Disease Burden Among Displaced Ukrainians. jamanetwork.com Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to the displacement of about 12.3 million Ukrainians—more than 25% of the country's population. About half of those displaced left for other countries; the remainder moved within Ukraine.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). Federal Officials Issue Initial Guidance to Rein in Drug Spending. jamanetwork.com The US Department of Health and Human Services released a preliminary plan for decreasing drug prices as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which President Joe Biden signed into law last August. Under the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program, companies will be required to pay rebates to Medicare if they increase their prices for both Part B and Part D drugs faster than the rate of inflation.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). Teens Report Record Levels of Violence, Mental Health Challenges. jamanetwork.com Adolescent mental health continued to worsen through 2021, based on survey responses from 17‚ÄØ232 high school students. According to the report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teen girls scored worse than boys on almost all measures collected, with nearly twice the number of girls—57% in total—experiencing persistent sadness or hopelessness during the past year. In addition, 30% of teen girls seriously considered suicide and 18% experienced sexual violence.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). Study: No New SARS-CoV-2 Variants in Recent Outbreak in China. jamanetwork.com After relaxing its "zero-COVID policy" in early December 2022, China's SARS-CoV-2 infections surged, stoking concerns that new variants might appear. But none emerged in a genomic analysis of 413 COVID-19 cases collected in Beijing between November 14 and December 20, 2022. Two Omicron subvariants—BA.5.2 and BF.7—represented more than 90% of local infections, researchers in China reported in The Lancet.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). Physicians Are More Burned Out Than Ever—Here's What Can Be Done About It. jamanetwork.com This Medical News article discusses US initiatives to improve health care worker well-being as burnout and intent to leave to medicine reach record levels.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). Atrial Pacing for Chronotropic Incompetence in HFpEF. jamanetwork.com This randomized crossover trial assessed if implanting and programming a pacemaker for rate-adaptive atrial pacing improved exercise performance in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and chronotropic incompetence at a single US tertiary referral center.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). Negative Trial Challenges Paradigms and Guidelines. jamanetwork.com In this issue of JAMA, Borlaug and colleagues report the results of a important clinical trial, which are likely to alter paradigms and clinical guidelines for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The prevalence of this syndrome has progressively increased, and HFpEF has become the most common form of heart failure, particularly in older persons, women, and Black individuals. It affects more than 3 million people in the US and is associated with severe symptoms of exertional dyspnea and fatigue (exercise intolerance), impaired health-related quality of life, severely reduced exercise capacity (…

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction. jamanetwork.com This review discusses current evidence regarding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). "I Wonder"—The Role of Poetry in Palliative Care. jamanetwork.com A vital place for poetry in the work of clinicians is in palliative care as patients, families, and end-of-life professionals confront the limits of what allopathic treatments offer. In a riff on an interview technique taught to palliative care clinicians to help elicit patients' and loved ones' concerns and priorities around final illness, the poem's 4 "I wonder" stems invite us to join a dying patient and her husband in imagining what is to come and what it might mean: ghosts as longing; a faithful dog as comfort; a patterned blanket as warmth; and, in a kind of therapeutic synesthesia for the patient whom the…

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). Medicare Advantage Enrollment by Beneficiaries With End-Stage Renal Disease. jamanetwork.com This cross-sectional study uses data from Medicare beneficiaries with ESRD (kidney transplant recipients and those undergoing dialysis) to examine changes in Medicare Advantage enrollment after enactment of the 21st Century Cures Act overall, by race and ethnicity, and by dual-eligible status.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). California's State Insurance Gender Nondiscrimination Act and Utilization of Gender-Affirming Surgery. jamanetwork.com This population epidemiology study assesses the association of California's 2013 implementation of the Insurance Gender Nondiscrimination Act and utilization of gender-affirming surgery among California residents, compared with residents of the control states of Washington and Arizona.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). Spinal Cord Burst vs Placebo Stimulation for Chronic Radicular Pain After Lumbar Spine Surgery—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In our quadruple-blinded, crossover, randomized clinical trial of 50 patients with chronic radicular pain after spine surgery, spinal cord burst stimulation resulted in no significant differences in core outcome measures, including functional disability measured by the Oswestry Disability Index, the Numerical Rating Scale for leg and back pain, quality of life, and physical activity levels, compared with placebo.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and New Mental Health Diagnoses in Adult Survivors of Critical Illness—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Our study demonstrated a modest association between survivorship after ECMO and new mental health diagnoses. In their Letter, Drs Li and Li hypothesize that this association may have been mediated by differences in sedation among patients exposed to ECMO.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). Spinal Cord Burst vs Placebo Stimulation for Chronic Radicular Pain After Lumbar Spine Surgery. jamanetwork.com To the Editor In a recent randomized clinical trial that included patients with chronic radicular pain after spine surgery, Dr Hara and colleagues found no significant difference in back pain—related disability with burst spinal cord stimulation vs placebo. We commend the authors for their avoidance of industry sponsorship, which can introduce bias into interventional pain research. However, we would like to highlight important aspects of this study.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and New Mental Health Diagnoses in Adult Survivors of Critical Illness. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study found that extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was significantly associated with a modestly increased risk of new mental health diagnoses or social problems in adult survivors of critical illness in Canada. Although Cox regression analyses were performed to determine the independent factors associated with new mental health diagnoses or social problems, it is important to consider the role of sedation in patients treated with ECMO.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). Consistency of Physician Data Across Health Insurer Directories. jamanetwork.com This study assesses the consistency of information across publicly available physician directories from 5 large national health insurers.

jamanetwork (2023-03-14). The Therapy of Certain Functional Nervous Disturbances. jamanetwork.com The treatment of headache or migraine, like that of fatigue, mental lethargy, and the whole complex of neurasthenia, is admittedly unsatisfactory. The reason for this lies primarily in our ignorance of the genesis of these clinical disturbances. There seems to be a crying need of immediate further studies in this field of medical research. The failure of clinical medicine to make satisfactory progress in the management of certain types of functional nervous disturbances justifies us in giving a respectful hearing to any reasonable proposal. In this spirit, reference may be made to the suggestions of Pemberton tha…

James Bovard (2023-03-14). Biden Weaponizes Hate to Win Votes. globalresearch.ca

JANET (2023-03-14). Sat. March 18 — National March on Washington — at the White House On the 20th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq: No War in Ukraine! No to NATO! No Weapons, No Money for the Ukraine War. iacenter.org

Jeff Shantz (2023-03-14). Canada: Investigation into RCMP extractive capital protection force announced. greenleft.org.au An impending investigation may shed some light on abuses at the hands of Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers against Indigenous land defenders and mining and forestry protesters, reports Jeff Shantz.

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-03-14). Syrian Government Condemns Visit of General Mark Milley and Accuses U.S. Occupying Forces of Stealing Country's Oil. covertactionmagazine.com On March 4, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Milley, made a surprise visit to U.S. troops stationed in northeast Syria to the chagrin of the Syrian government, which said the visit was "illegal" and a "flagrant violation of the country's sovereignty." The Syrian Foreign Ministry said that Milley's visit would "not …

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-03-14). Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin—Former Member of Raytheon Board of Directors—Has Awarded Over $30 Billion in Contracts to Raytheon Since His Confirmation in January 2021. globalresearch.ca

John Rachel (2023-03-14). January 6 Was Not a Revolution. dissidentvoice.org Even a broken clock is correct twice a day. Likewise, an incompetent, historically ignorant, politically naive, diplomatically challenged, shallow, impulsive, narcissistic reality show host elected by a conned citizenry to the highest office in the land can occasionally get a few things right as well. I won't get into a spitting contest over whether the …

John V. Walsh (2023-03-14). Protest at the White House, March 18, Against US Proxy War in Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org On March 18, protesters will gather at the White House to call for an end to Joe Biden's cruel proxy war. "Cruel" is the operative word, because the war cynically uses Ukrainians as cannon fodder to weaken Russia and bring about regime change. We should all be there — or at one of the 5 …

Juan Cole (2023-03-14). Saudi Aramco Reports Gargantuan $161 Bn in Profits, But will Electric Cars kill the Oil Market within 2 Decades? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Dan Murphy at CNBC reports that the giant Saudi Aramco oil company posted an unprecedented profit of $161 billion for 2022. The company's CEO, Amin Nasser, commented that this was probably the biggest profit ever made in the course of one year by any private company. Murphy reports that Nasser …

Julian Rose (2023-03-14). The CO2 Narrative: The Truth About 'Net Zero': A Diabolical Agenda Sold as a Saviour Formula. globalresearch.ca

Julie Varughese (2023-03-14). International Women's Alliance Uplifts Militant Grassroots Struggles in First U.S.-Based Conference. towardfreedom.org Hundreds of mostly women gathered at Washington, D.C.-based Catholic University's Maloney Hall during the first weekend of March to convene the first U.S.-based conference of an international grassroots women's alliance and help strengthen its U.S. chapter. TF editor Julie Varughese reports.

Kathy Kelly (2023-03-14). Blood Does Not Wash Away Blood. dissidentvoice.org The extraordinary March 10, 2023 announcement that China's top diplomat, Mr. Wang Yi, helped broker a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran suggests that major powers can benefit from believing that, as Albert Camus once put it, "words are more powerful than munitions." This concept was also acknowledged by General Mark Milley, Chairman of the …

Kenny Stancil (2023-03-14). China Condemns US Plan to Sell Nuclear Submarines to Australia. truthout.org China accused Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of threatening peace in the Pacific region after leaders of the so-called AUKUS military partnership unveiled further information about their plan to expand the reach of Washington's nuclear-powered submarine technology. "The latest joint statement from the U.S., U.K., and Australia demonstrates that the three countries… |

Kenny Stancil (2023-03-14). Biden denounced for 'appalling' approval of Willow oil project. nationofchange.org "There is simply no justification for President Biden's decision to approve a massive new oil drilling scheme that will lead to decades of air and climate pollution," said one critic.

Kit Klarenberg (2023-03-14). Dare Call It A Coup? CIA Front Threatens Color Revolution in Georgia. mintpressnews.com Kit Klarenberg exposes the US and EU's sinister meddling in Georgia's sovereignty and democracy through NGOs, propaganda and the tried and true method of sowing the seeds of discontent.

Kurt Nimmo (2023-03-14). Political Insanity: The Real Face of the GOP's "Non-interventionism": Withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Syria Should be Redeployed to "Fight China" globalresearch.ca

Labor Video Project (2023-03-14). Stop Sale Of KPFK Bldg & Flagrant Violations Of Pacifica Bylaws 6 Year Term Limit-Speak Out. indybay.org

Larry Johnson (2023-03-14). Here Comes the Judge — We Talk About Ukraine, China and the U.S. Intelligence Community. sonar21.com I was delighted to be invited to do another program with Judge Napolitano. We kick off the show talking about Russia downing the U.S. MQ 9 Reaper drone.

Larry Johnson (2023-03-14). The U.S. Intelligence Community is Doing Group Think on Steroids. sonar21.com The line dividing consensus from group think is narrow and not well defined. There are four principal agencies in the U.S. Intelligence Community (USIC) who actually produce raw intelligence —…

Laura Cambron (2023-03-14). Taco Tuesday? At People's World, it's also $50 Tuesday. peoplesworld.org Besides being Taco Tuesday, it's also $50 Tuesday! Yes, March is devoted to the People's World Weekday Sustainer Pitch. Each day of the week, readers are encouraged to sign up for a sustainer at a specific amount (i.e., $100 Mondays, $50 Tuesdays, $20 Wednesdays, $10 Thursdays, and $5 Fridays). Please sign up today to become …

Leanne Woods (2023-03-14). Is Sharing Caring? Disclosures from the Family Courts to Professional Regulators. ukhumanrightsblog.com The Guardian newspaper reported the decision in Re X (Disclosure to Social Work England: Findings of Domestic Abuse) [2023] EWHC 447 (Fam) with the headline, "social worker who abused ex-partner loses fight to keep details from regulator". Reading that one might instinctively think, "well, of course he lost". For my part, when I read beyond the Guardian's …

Lee Camp (2023-03-14). Police Accountability & Reinventing Policing, with Stephen Janis and Taya Graham. mintpressnews.com Lee Camp speaks to Taya and Stephen, hosts of the show, "The Police Accountability Report," about police brutality, corruption and the growing push for reform.

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2023-03-14). Foreign Devils on the Road to Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca

manager (2023-03-14). Almagro's ethics violations at OAS are the "tip of a big and deadly iceberg." cepr.net Today's report by the Associated Press of further evidence of ethics violations by OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro is just the "tip of a big and deadly iceberg," said Mark Weisbrot, Co-Director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. "Unfortunately this is not the only, or even the most serious, violation of OAS rules …

Marco I. Dávila C. (2023-03-14). No pueden aprobar una reforma migratoria en su propia casa, pero ya quieren ir a México a "acabar con el narco" globalizacion.ca Estos días dentro del conservadurismo estadounidense anda rondando la idea de que hay que enviar fuerzas armadas estadounidenses a México, con el pretexto de "acabar con los narcotraficantes". | Un pequeño detalle radica en que Estados Unidos no puede ni acabar…

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2023-03-14). How The United States Is Preparing For Imminent War With China. popularresistance.org US aggression toward China is escalating and China is shedding its usual restraint to more clearly call out this aggression and warn the US not to overstep its red lines. Clearing the FOG speaks with K. J. Noh, an activist, journalist and scholar on the geopolitics of the Asian continent. He discusses the renewed belligerence of South Korea under the President Yoon Suk-yeol, the increasing militarization of Japan, shifting alliances in Western Asia and how China, including Taiwan, is responding. Noh also speaks about efforts in the United States to prepare for a war against China and how that is increasing violen…

Marjorie Cohn (2023-03-14). Daniel Ellsberg Is Calling on All of Us to Work to Avert Nuclear War. truthout.org The legendary Daniel Ellsberg has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In a March 1 email to friends, Dan wrote, "I'm sorry to report to you that my doctors have given me three to six months to live … it might be more, or less." He will turn 92 on April 7. Dan displayed uncommon courage in 1971 when he publicized the 7,000-page top-secret Pentagon Papers while working at the Rand Corporation. |

Mark Gruenberg (2023-03-14). Equal Pay Day arrives with gender, racial pay gap still yawning. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Equal Pay Day arrived on March 14 with the pay gap still yawning between working men and working women, adjusted for occupation, education, and qualifications. And it came with Democratic congresswomen, led by House whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts and longtime equal pay advocate Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut, vowing to again push legislation to close …

Martin Edwin Andersen (2023-03-14). Torture, Murder and Security Clearances at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. indybay.org The news out of the democratic republic of Chile this week is that the conviction of Jaime Garcia Covarrubias—the former National Defense University / Defense Security Cooperation Agency professor who was since 2008 the target of the Petitioner's disclosures through the NDU/DSCA chain of command—for the torture and murder of an unarmed detainee was upheld by that country's Supreme Court. | Garcia Covarrubias has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his authorship of that crime, one of two involving the torture and clandestine murder of unarmed detainees for which he has already been convicted a…

Martin Jay (2023-03-14). Crisis in Middle East and North Africa: US-UK Encroaching on Conduct of Elections in Libya. Interview with Journalist Martin Jay. globalresearch.ca

Maximillian Alvarez (2023-03-14). Farmworkers in Florida are marching against slave conditions. therealnews.com In December of 2016, the

Michelle Begue (2023-03-14). Colombian businesses hiring more Venezuelan migrants. america.cgtn.com Venezuelan migrants have become of the largest displacement crises in the world. This population faces many challenges including discrimination, often in the workplace and even on the streets. While the Colombian government provides social support programs for migrants, private businesses are taking an extra step …

Mickey Z. (2023-03-14). Why Would Anyone Ever Assume We're Not Being Manipulated 24/7? dissidentvoice.org So many people I know get very defensive when I discuss the plandemic machinations. They either can not accept that manipulation is the standard operating procedure for those in charge or that they would ever be gullible enough to be tricked on a regular basis. That's when I tell them about the Gruen Transfer. Victor …

Montreal Counter-Info (2023-03-14). Montreal: Banner Drop for Weelaunee Forest Defenders. itsgoingdown.org Action report on banner drop in Montreal in solidarity with the struggle to stop Cop City in so-called Atlanta, GA. Originally posted to Montreal Counter-Info. Militarization and expansion of police power is a global threat. The fight back against the Cop City development project in Atlanta mirrors other local struggles everywhere. This solid and long standing…

National Lawyers Guild (2023-03-14). NLG Condemns "Stop Cop City" Music Festival Arrests in Atlanta. indybay.org Law enforcement detained at least 35 people in Atlanta on Sunday, March 5, at a solidarity music festival over a mile away from the Cop City construction site.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Exercise safety in cold weather. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I work out at least three days per week at the gym, but I also like to exercise and run outside. Although I know better than to be outdoors in a winter storm, do you have any tips for exercising safely outdoors in cold weather? ANSWER: It is great that you are dedicated to staying healthy through exercise. Being active at all ages is recommended to improve overall health. It's easy to lose motivation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Do prescription opioids impact cognitive function in older adults? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Prescription opioid use could have a negative effect on cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The population-based observational study used data from the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, a research initiative examining the cognitive decline in older people for nearly 20 years. Findings The study found that 70% of participants received at least one opioid prescription over an average of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you have dry eyes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause a range of discomfort. It can happen when the eye doesn't produce enough tears, or if the tears are not adequate quality to keep the eye properly lubricated. Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, explains some of the causes of dry eyes, treatments and some symptoms you shouldn't ignore. Watch this Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU8CLcwtjLY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at…

Nimalakaran Sinnakkili (2023-03-14). Former Tamil refugee asks federal gov't to give asylum seekers permanency. greenleft.org.au Australian Tamil Congress director Nimalakaran Sinnakkili called for permanent protection for the remaining refugees and asylum seekers living in the community and those imprisoned in detention centres in Australia and on Nauru.

noreply (2023-03-14). He Went Ice-fishing on Baikal Ice… smoothiex12.blogspot.com a warm story of the American combat veteran who settled in village… in Siberia. I can totally relate in search for peace, including this very special one, peace of mind–30 years ago that is how we ended up in America, a very different America then. Russia was also very different.

Olivia Rosane (2023-03-14). EPA proposes 'strongest ever' standards for keeping coal plant pollution out of U.S. waterways. nationofchange.org "The coal industry has benefited from lax pollution controls for decades, and we are pleased that the EPA is finally requiring the industry to stop dumping toxic pollutants into our waterways."

oliviaalperstein (2023-03-14). Criminalization of Poverty Program at IPS's Statement on President Biden's Budget. ips-dc.org "As an expression of values, its proposals to invest in families and workers, protect Social Security, and strengthen Medicare reflect the values of most of us."

Olujimi Alade (2023-03-14). Temple University grad student strike wins contract. workers.org Philadelphia March 13, 2023 — Temple graduate students have overwhelmingly approved a tentative agreement reached with the university on March 10, putting an end to their nearly six-week-long strike. Demanding better pay and more benefits, Temple University Graduate Students Association, Local 6290, staged a walkout for the first time in . . . |

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-03-14). How the US And Canada Are Wooing Latin America and the Caribbean to Front For Their Plan To Invade Haiti. orinocotribune.com By Travis Ross — Feb 22, 2023 | On Jan. 23-24, 2023, heads of state and government met at the seventh Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. | The Summit marked a renewed interest in regional integration by the leaders of the 33 countries which attended, culminating in an 111 point declaration entitled " The document affirmed CELAC members' commitment to "advance with determination in the integration process,…

Paulo Cabral (2023-03-14). Brazilian President attends Indigenous Assembly. america.cgtn.com There was much anticipation among Brazilian Indigenous communities – as Brazil's President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva attended an important indigenous assembly this week in the Brazilian Amazon.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-14). The second-largest bank failure in US history reveals double standard. peoplesdispatch.org On March 10, the Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in the second-largest bank failure in US history, topped only by the 2008 recession-era failure of Washington Mutual. SVB, which was founded in 1983 and was the go-to bank for tech startups and other venture capitalists, was the sixteenth-largest US bank according to assets. | The bank failure has sent the US economy reeling, with many working people concerned about the impact this could have on their paychecks, personal savings, and whether or not a 2008-like crisis could be provoked. | US authorities have attempted to employ a crisis control strategy, with US Presi…

Peter Boyle (2023-03-14). Video: Snap protest against $368 billion AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. greenleft.org.au A snap protest was held in Sydney on March 14 in response to the official announcement of the $368 billion AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal.

Peter Koenig (2023-03-14). Beware of the QR Code, Remember Agenda ID2020? globalresearch.ca It's Agenda ID2020 on steroids. It's the worldwide invasion of the QR code — QR coding of everything, all of your most intimate data, health, personal behaviors, habits — track records of where we have been and even where we may be planning to go. Nothing will escape the QR code. Nobody talks about it.

Philip Giraldi (2023-03-14). Interfering in Elections? Israel Uses High-technology to Influence Results. globalresearch.ca

Pink Knight Press (2023-03-14). "March for Life" in Sacramento. indybay.org March 6 was the California event for the anti-choice group March for Life, a national anti-abortion organization. Charter buses lined their speaking event, which drew something in the region of 200 people, with 15-20 counter-protesters at any given time. The counter-protesters stayed loud throughout the anti-choice speakers' time, drowning out speeches and annoying the audience.

Pip Hinman (2023-03-14). Opposition grows to billions for AUKUS nuclear submarines. greenleft.org.au Reaction against the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal has been swift, with many pointing out that pouring billions of dollars into a new cold war means Australia will not meet the challenge of climate change. Pip Hinman reports.

posted by Norse (2023-03-14). Food Not Bombs announces Meals-at-City-Hall today after top cop bans Lot #10 serving. indybay.org Harsh rainy weather, the City's failure to provide adequate 24-hour Warming Center facility, and the Chief Escalante's recent ban on serving in the protected parking garage #10 have prompted the free survival food service to move to City Hall today and likely during future rainy days until reasonable alternatives are allowed.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-14). War, Terrorism and the Global Economic Crisis. Ninety-nine Interrelated Concepts. globalresearch.ca Everything is interrelated: war, terrorism, the police state, the global economy, financial fraud, corrupt governments, poverty and social inequality, media disinformation, war propaganda, WMD, international law,…

Prof. Matt Fitzpatrick (2023-03-14). With AUKUS, Australia Has Wedded Itself to a Risky US Policy on China — And Turned a Deaf Ear to the Region. asia-pacificresearch.com

Ramesh Thakur (2023-03-14). Conspiracy Theories Become Conspiracy Facts. globalresearch.ca

Ramzy Baroud (2023-03-14). On False Hopes and Broken Promises: Behind the Scenes of the UN Statement on Palestine. orinocotribune.com

Ramzy Baroud (2023-03-14). Mass Protests and False Hope: Israel's Supreme Court is no Friend of the Palestinian People. juancole.com Dr Ramzy Baroud RamzyBaroud ( Middle East Monitor ) — As hundreds of thousands, throughout Israel, joined anti-government protests, questions began to arise regarding how this movement would affect, or possibly merge, into the wider struggle against the Israeli military occupation and apartheid in Palestine. Pro-Palestine media outlets shared, with obvious excitement, news about …

Renee Parsons (2023-03-14). Withdraw From Syria Should Have Been a "Slam Dunk" globalresearch.ca

Rep. Ron Paul (2023-03-14). House Democrats Attack Messengers in 'Politicization of Government' Hearing. globalresearch.ca

Ricardo Vaz (2023-03-14). Venezuela: Popular Movements Rally to Demand Justice for Fallen Campesino Leader. venezuelanalysis.com The Attorney General's Office and the National Assembly pledged to investigate the assassination of Carlos Bolívar.

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-14). 20,000 troops in Arctic, U.S. nuclear bombers: NATO war games from High North to Mediterranean. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMarch 13, 2023 Major exercises demonstrate NATO Allies readiness Troops from NATO Allies and partners are taking part in a series of long-planned major military exercises stretching from the High North to the Mediterranean to enhance the readiness of NATO forces. In March, 20,000 NATO troops, plus Finland and Sweden, train to defend Norway in …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-14). Dutch fifth-generation warplanes lead NATO confrontation with Russian counterparts from Poland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Allied Air CommandMarch 14, 2023 One team, two tasks — Dutch F-35s support NATO's Deter and Defend mission Since end of January, eight Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 fighter jets have been deployed to Malbork Air Base in Poland. With their presence, they contribute to NATO's Deter and Defence mission along the eastern flank …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-14). EU supports training of Ukrainian troops for German tanks in Spain. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense PostMarch 14, 2023 Ukraine Troops Wrap Up Leopard Tank Training in Spain Ukrainian soldiers wrap up this week a four-week training course in Spain on how to operate the Leopard 2 tanks Western allies have agreed to deliver to help Kyiv fight Russian forces, the Spanish ministry said Monday. The 55 Ukrainian trainees arrived …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-14). Georgian head of state accuses Zelensky, other Ukrainian leaders of fomenting coup. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerMarch 14, 2023 Prime Minister Accuses President Zelenskyy and Leaders of Ukraine of 'Direct Intervention' in Georgian Internal Politics Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili was asked about Volodymyr Zelenskyy's video addressing people at the March 7-8 protests. In response, Gharibashvili accused the President of Ukraine of being motivated for something to happen in Georgia. "You …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-14). Georgian ruling party: government sole bulwark against second war front. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMarch 14, 2023 Ruling party head: Georgian Dream "guarantor" of "avoiding second front" of Ukraine war in Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze, the Chair of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Tuesday said the Government of the ruling Georgian Dream party was the "guarantor" against the scenario of the "second front" of the war in Ukraine being …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-14). Georgian ruling party leader accuses Western-directed forces of waging liberal fascist campaign. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaMarch 14, 2023 GD Leader Kobakhidze Accuses Opposition, Former Ombudsman, Critical Media and Youth Groups of "Liberal Fascist Campaign" In a lengthy press conference today on last week's protests in Tbilisi, Georgian Dream leader Irakli Kobakhidze accused the opposition, the former Ombudsman, critical media and youth groups of organizing the 'liberal fascist campaign'. Irakli …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-14). U.S. Navy Europe/Africa holds exercise with African, Georgian, NATO partners in Indian Ocean. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th FleetMarch 13, 2023 A Clash of Doctrine: VBSS in the Western Indian Ocean Within the Bandari Maritime Academy of Mombasa, Kenya, participants in exercise Cutlass Express 2023, hailing from Djibouti, Georgia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, United Kingdom, and the United States, gathered to address a common challenge — Visit, …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-14). U.S. nuclear bombers hold multinational NATO drills along Russia's western frontier. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces AfricaMarch 10, 2023 U.S. B-52 Stratofortresses conduct multi-lateral NATO exercise with Allies in Eastern Europe Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron integrated with NATO Allies in eastern Europe, Mar. 9, 2023. The bombers, who are forward deployed to Moron Air …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-14). Wounded Georgian troops join Colombian, NATO peers in U.S. Marine games. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseMarch 14, 2023 Wounded and injured servicemen of the Defense Forces successfully competed in the "Marine Games" in the USA The team of wounded and injured military personnel returned to Georgia with 22 medals from the "Marine Corps Games" held at the Pendleton Marine Base in California, USA . Deputy Defense Minister …

Robert Reich (2023-03-14). Think grocery prices are high now? Just wait. nationofchange.org We can't afford to let another supermarket giant gobble up an even bigger piece of the American pie.

Rodolfo Bueno (2023-03-14). Los entretelones del conflicto de Ucrania. globalizacion.ca Estados Unidos, luego de la disolución de la URSS, desarrolló una estrategia para ser el hegemón del mundo. Para ello, en el Tratado de Maastricht, firmado el 7 de febrero de 1992 y vinculante para toda la UE, hizo que…

Roger McKenzie (2023-03-14). U.S. weapons make up 40% of world arms trade; Chinese sales decline. peoplesworld.org The U.S. share of global arms exports has risen to 40%, according to a report published Monday. The U.S. has long been the world's leading exporter of military equipment, but its share of the deadly trade grew by 14% between 2013—17 and 2018—22, says the report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The report, …

Rose Mackenzie (2023-03-14). No One Should Face the Death Penalty for Accessing Health Care. aclu.org It was one of the first things anti-abortion politicians

Ryan Cristián (2023-03-14). Justifying a CBDC Transition. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (3/14/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

S. Tzu (2023-03-14). Moveable Multipolarity in Moscow: Ridin' the 'Newcoin' Train. globalresearch.ca

Sam Carliner (2023-03-14). US Still Trying to Bury 'Collateral Murder' Video That WikiLeaks Released. globalresearch.ca

Sam Knight (2023-03-14). Regulators Greenlit SVB's Risky Investments. levernews.com

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-14). EPA Proposes Limiting "Forever Chemicals" in Drinking Water for the First Time. truthout.org The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that officials are proposing putting limits on levels of PFAS chemicals in drinking water for the first time, marking a win for environmental advocates who have long been warning about the detrimental health effects of the "forever chemicals." The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing limits for six of the most toxic PFAS compounds. |

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-14). Manchin Now Says Bank Deregulation Isn't Great Despite "Yes" Vote on 2018 Repeal. truthout.org Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) suddenly isn't so sure whether it's such a great idea to repeal bank regulations. On Tuesday, Manchin reportedly said that in the wake of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, he wouldn't vote again on the sweeping bill that got rid of Dodd-Frank regulations implemented after the Great Recession to prevent major bank failures and corruption — marking a reversal… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-14). Warren: Jerome Powell Should Recuse Himself From Bank Probe for Role in Failure. truthout.org Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) is calling for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to recuse himself from his agency's investigation into the Silicon Valley Bank failure because his actions directly contributed to the collapse, she says. The Federal Reserve announced on Monday that it is opening up a review into the "supervision and regulation" of Silicon Valley Bank after the bank failed… |

Sonali Kolhatkar (2023-03-14). What Kevin Alexander Gray taught me. nationofchange.org The late civil rights activist and author didn't let elected officials off the hook, no matter how liberal. He understood the importance of intersectionality and what it takes to achieve progressive change.

splcenter (2023-03-14). Federal judge rules that Alabama laws criminalizing homelessness are unconstitutional. splcenter.org

Staff (2023-03-14). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda, Carlos Marx: Ideas para transformar el mundo. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Ciento cuarenta años después de su muerte, Carlos Marx sigue siendo una figura clave en los destinos de la humanidad. øPor qué son vigentes sus ideas? øQué nos aporta para entender la complejidad económica y social de los tiempos actuales? Sobre esos y otros temas hablarán este martes en la Mesa Redonda reconocidos filà≤sofos y economistas.

Staff (2023-03-14). A 30 años de la "Tormenta del Siglo": øQué pasó esa noche y cómo la recuerdan algunos de sus protagonistas? cubadebate.cu La noche del viernes 12 de marzo de 1993 muchos cubanos fueron a la cama como cualquier otro día. Algunos, tras haber visto el parte del tiempo, con la llegada al día siguiente de un frente frío, se alegraron de poder disfrutar de temperaturas más bajas y otros quizás lamentaron que la lluvia les pudiera arruinar sus planes de fin de semana.

Staff (2023-03-14). Daicar Saladrigas, una candidata a diputada por Camagàºey y Cuba. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-03-14). Patria: La plenitud del periodismo martiano. cubadebate.cu Desde su precoz adolescencia, José Martí evidenció un marcado interés por expresarse mediante la escritura: escribió poemas y se acercó al periodismo, dos formas literarias y de comunicación que solían ser compartidas por muchos intelectuales de la época, y en lo que se destacaron los cubanos, tanto en La Habana como en otras localidades del país.

Staff (2023-03-14). The Last of Us: El viaje de regreso. cubadebate.cu Es cierto que como representante del género del postapocalipsis, "The last of us" aporta poco. Pero debe más bien evaluársele por centrarse en los conflictos internos de sus personajes y además, ser una más que digna adaptación del videojuego que le dio origen.

Staff (2023-03-14). Crisis bancaria estadounidense conmociona los mercados mundiales. cubadebate.cu Aunque el Gobierno de Washington sostiene que no existe ningún riego por la quiebra del Silicon Valley Bank, los mercados de Asia y Europa iniciaron en número rojos ante la incertidumbre generada por la crisis bancaria en Estados Unidos (EE.UU.). Las acciones de la banca mundial se desplomaban este lunes.

Staff (2023-03-14). Las 3 del día: Inicio del Coloquio Internacional Patria y actualización del Clásico Mundial (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Este lunes abordamos en Las 3 del día el inicio del Coloquio Internacional Patria, evento organizado por la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC) que se centrará en denunciar los efectos del bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba en el espacio digital. Además, actualizamos sobre el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol y el próximo rival del Team Asere. Póngase los audífonos y acompáñenos en estos minutos de información. Escuche nuestro podcast Las 3 del día.

Staff (2023-03-14). Santa Clara: Incendio forestal provoca afectaciones del servicio eléctrico en varios circuitos. cubadebate.cu Un incendio en áreas boscosas de la Circunvalación y Autopista Nacional, a la salida de la subestación eléctrica Gran Panel de Santa Clara, dejó sin servicio a una línea de 34.5 KV-129 y con afectación para los circuitos 40, 28, 168, 170, 167 y 171; información confirmada por Yadier Ruiz, director del Despacho de Carga en la provincia.

Staff (2023-03-14). V Clásico Mundial: Yariel Rodríguez será el abridor en el choque contra Australia. cubadebate.cu Cuba anunció este lunes que el derecho Yariel Rodríguez será su carta de triunfo en el decisivo duelo contra Australia, correspondiente a los cuartos de final del V Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. A los 26 años, Rodríguez, del club japonés Dragones de Chunichi, vivirá su segunda apertura en el certamen de marras, tras la faena versus Países Bajos.

Staff (2023-03-14). Desechos se acumulan en París por huelga y desatan batalla política. cubadebate.cu La huelga de recolectores de desechos contra la reforma de la jubilación continuó en París, donde se acumula basura desde hace una semana en la mayoría de sus barrios, escenario convertido en batalla política gobierno-oposición. En el centro de los ataques, el oficialismo coloca a la alcaldesa de la capital francesa, la socialista Anne Hidalgo.

Staff (2023-03-14). Felicita Díaz-Canel a Prensa cubana en su día. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó este 14 de marzo a periodistas y a trabajadores de la prensa en general, quienes conmemoran la fecha que coincide con el aniversario de la fundación del periódico Patria por José Martí. En su cuenta de Twitter el mandatario expresó: "Feliz Día de la Prensa Cubana, la que echa luz sobre la ineficiencia y los frenos al desarrollo, la que reconoce el esfuerzo y los resultados, la que honra a Patria cada día, con la ética y la verdad como principios".

Staff (2023-03-14). Industriales se estrena con diez novatos en su nómina para la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La nómina de Industriales fue dada a conocer este lunes de cara a la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, que comenzará el venidero 22 de marzo. Entre las principales figuras del elenco aparecen Oscar Valdés, Yasiel Santoya, Roberto Acevedo, Yamil Rivalta, Yosvani Peñalver, Alberto Calderón, Yoassán Guillén, Andy Vargas, Pavel Hernández y Juan Xavier Peñalver.

Staff (2023-03-14). México decide aumentar contratación a médicos cubanos. cubadebate.cu El director del Instituto Mexicano de Seguridad Social y jefe del Plan de Salud IMSS-Bienestar, Zoé Robledo, anunció una ampliación de la contratación de médicos cubanos y una convocatoria a jubilados nacionales. Se concretó un acuerdo para ampliar la cantidad de 610 cubanos destacados en estos momentos en territorio nacional, aunque no dio cifras concretas ni fechas para su llegada, pero consideró importante la ampliación de esos servicios de cubanos.

Staff (2023-03-14). Nuevos Oscar en sala de cine de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El habanero cine Charles Chaplin, en su programa de esta semana, exhibe un ciclo de los filmes más premiados en la reciente edición 95 de los premios Oscar. El sábado 18 la pantalla del Chaplin exhibirá la oscarizada Todo a la vez en todas partes, reina este año de los máximos galardones de la Academia de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas, con siete estatuillas.

Staff (2023-03-14). Paliza de EEUU a Canadá en Clásico beisbolero. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos propinó una sonada paliza a Canadá en el V Clásico Mundial de béisbol, al imponerse 12 carreras por una en siete entradas. El triunfo se labró desde el mismo capítulo inicial, cuando anotaron nueve veces en rally coronado por jonrón de tres carreras de Mike Trout.

Staff (2023-03-14). Punto Deportivo: øCómo llegan los equipos de Cuba y Australia a cuartos de final? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu øCómo llegan los equipos Cuba y Australia a cuartos de final del Clásico Mundial? øPodrán los discípulos de Armando Johnson llegar a semifinales en Miami? Sobre estas interrogantes estaremos comentando en el Punto Deportivo. Déjenos saber su criterio en los comentarios.

Staff (2023-03-14). Qué trae la prensa cubana, martes 14 de marzo de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-03-14). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este martes 14 de marzo. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener informados a sus lectores, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este martes 14 de marzo en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-03-14). Trump: Soy el único candidato que puede evitar una Tercera Guerra Mundial. cubadebate.cu El expresidente estadounidense Donald Trump declaró que solo su reelección como presidente de Estados Unidos en 2024 salvará al país de una Tercera Guerra Mundial. "Me presento ante ustedes como el único candidato que puede prometer: evitaré una Tercera Guerra Mundial. Porque realmente creo que habrá una Tercera Guerra Mundial", dijo el político.

Staff (2023-03-14). UNE informa afectaciones en el servicio durante el horario pico para esta jornada. cubadebate.cu La disponibilidad del SEN a las 07: 00 horas es de 2150 MW y la demanda 2100 MW, con todo el sistema con servicio. Se estima que a partir de las 09: 00 horas con un máximo de 250 MW. Con este pronóstico, se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2250 MW y una demanda máxima de 2800 MW, para un déficit de 550 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 620 MW en este horario.

Staff (2023-03-14). Autopsy Suggests "Cop City" Protester Sitting Cross-Legged, Hands Up, When Shot 14 Times by Police. democracynow.org New details from an independent autopsy of the activist fatally shot by Atlanta police in January concludes their hands were raised up and in front of their body when they were killed. Georgia State Patrol shot Manuel "Tortuguita" Terán during a raid on an encampment of forest protectors who oppose the construction of Atlanta's $90 million police training center dubbed "Cop City." An independent autopsy released Monday also shows 26-year-old Tortuguita was likely seated cross-legged when they were shot 14 times. Tortuguita's family on Friday sued the city of Atlanta after the r…

Staff (2023-03-14). Headlines for March 14, 2023. democracynow.org Biden Breaks Climate Pledge, Approving Massive Oil & Gas Development in Alaska, Death Toll from Cyclone Freddy Tops 100 as U.N. Scientists Finalize Climate Action Plan, Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon Hit Record High for Month of February in 2023, Biden Insists U.S. Banking System Is Safe Following Collapse of SVB and Signature, North Korea Fires Missiles as U.S. Holds New Round of War Games with South Korea, Biden Formally Announces Deal to Sell Nuclear-Powered Subs to Australia, U.S. Once Again Tops List of World's Most Prolific Arms Traders , Biden Extends Relief to Ukrainian Refugees as Venezuela…

Staff (2023-03-14). How Silicon Valley Bank & Signature Bank Lobbied to Weaken Regulations That Could Have Prevented Collapse. democracynow.org The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank are the largest bank failures since the 2008 financial crisis, which prompted lawmakers to pass legislation to increase regulations on banks and other financial institutions. But during the Trump administration, a number of Democrats joined Republicans in Congress to weaken laws including Dodd-Frank, the landmark regulatory reform passed in the wake of the crisis. Executives from Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank were among those who successfully lobbied to weaken rules that may have prevented their collapse. The fallout from the bank failures now threat…

Stansfield Smith (2023-03-14). US Southern Command: The Empire on the Charge in Latin America. orinocotribune.com By Jorge Capelán — Mar 9, 2023 | The To…

Tamara Nassar (2023-03-14). Israeli army kills three near Nablus. electronicintifada.net Teenage boy fatally shot in the chest by soldier of occupation.

Teddy Ostrow (2023-03-14). Sodexo workers authorize strike at nine NYC and NJ locations. therealnews.com Five hundred food service workers in the New York Metropolitan area authorized strikes on Thursday, March 9, for livable wages and against subcontracting. The workers, who are represented by New York City's largest food service union, UNITE HERE Local 100, are employed by food service and facilities management behemoth Sodexo in nine cafeterias in New York and New Jersey. | Strike authorizations at each of the Sodexo shops were announced at a rally outside the Bloomberg L.P. headquarters in Manhattan. The contracts of most of the Sodexo employees, who are cashiers, cooks, and other service workers in the swank…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-14). China acusa al acuerdo AUKUS de dañar la paz regional. telesurtv.net Tres aliados occidentales (Australia, Estados Unidos y Reino Unido) conformaron hace 18 meses la alianza de seguridad AUKUS, cuyo nombre viene de sus siglas en inglés.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-14). Tormenta Freddy deja casi 100 muertos en Mozambique y Malawi. telesurtv.net También, Freddy se convirtió en el ciclón tropical más duradero del mundo, ya que golpeó a Mozambique por segunda vez.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-14). Israel libera al preso palestino más longevo en sus cárceles. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes encarcelaron a Al-Shobaki el 14 de marzo de 2006, en una redada en la prisión de Jericó.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-14). Gobierno de Colombia anuncia medidas ante paro minero. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que si el Clan del Golfo está detrás del paro, como algunos indicios lo demuestran, este grupo armado al margen de la ley no tiene voluntad de paz.

teleSUR, hvh, SH (2023-03-14). Importancia de la conservación de los ríos para la Tierra. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 2.000 millones de personas en el mundo dependen directamente de los ríos para obtener agua potable.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN, SH (2023-03-14). Conoce algunos aportes de Albert Einstein a la ciencia. telesurtv.net A la edad de 26 años, Albert Einstein, publicó su teoría de la relatividad especial, al tiempo que trabajaba en la fábrica de patentes de Berna, Suiza.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-03-14). Puerto Rico propina primer juego perfecto en Clásicos Mundiales. telesurtv.net La sorpresa de la fecha la firmó Gran Bretaña quien derrotó a Colombia con marcador de siete carreras por cinco.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-14). Argentina mantiene alerta roja por altas temperaturas en Buenos Aires. telesurtv.net Al menos nueve de las provincias del centro y el este de Argentina registran temperaturas extremas, según advirtió la mencionada entidad.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-14). Choque de trenes deja 12 heridos en Rumanía. telesurtv.net La Agencia Rumana de Investigación Ferroviaria expresó que a consecuencia del impacto, tres vagones cargados con autos se descarrilaron.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-14). Nube de humo del volcán Cotopaxi alcanza 500 metros en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Según informó el ente, las nubes se trasladaron hacia el este impulsadas por el viento.

teleSUR, jb, ACH, SH (2023-03-14). Cinco libros para recordar a Karl Marx, el padre del marxismo. telesurtv.net El filósofo, sociólogo, historiador, economista y político alemán Karl Marx, falleció el 14 de marzo de 1883 a los 64 años de edad en Londres, Inglaterra.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-14). Cuatro aeropuertos alemanes cerrados por paro de personal. telesurtv.net Casi todos los vuelos de los aeropuertos de Berlín y Hamburgo se cancelaron debido a que el personal de seguridad comenzó una huelga por salarios…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-14). Crisis bancaria de EE.UU. causa desplome de los mercados mundiales. telesurtv.net SVB Financial Group es un banco clave dentro del sector de las tecnológicas; su abrupta caída es la mayor quiebra bancaria desde la crisis financiera de 2008.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-14). Desborde del río Chillón destruye 30 casas en Lima, Perú. telesurtv.net Las autoridades municipales anunciaron que ya iniciaron el proceso de empadronamiento de la población para proceder con su reubicación.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-14). Fuerzas rusas avanzan hacia toma de Artiómovsk (Bajmut) en Ucrania. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas rusas se encuentran a poco más de un kilómetro del centro de Artiómovsk (Bajmut), la ciudad del este de Ucrania que las tropas de Moscú intentan tomar desde el verano.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-03-14). Fallecen dos personas arrolladas por una camioneta en Canadá. telesurtv.net Medios locales indicaron que la cifra de fallecidas podría aumentar, debido a que dos de los heridos se encuentran en estado de gravedad.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-14). Presidente de Brasil propone programa de producción agrícola indígena. telesurtv.net La Operación Yanomami ha sido uno de los primeros actos del Gobierno de Lula.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-14). Quiebra el Signature Bank en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las autoridades de Estados Unidos cerraron el viernes 10 de marzo el Silicon Valley Bank, aludiendo que así protegerían los depósitos de sus clientes.

teleSUR, MER (2023-03-14). Presidente de Colombia anuncia proceso de paz con disidencias de las FARC. telesurtv.net El mandatario colombiano indicó que se establecerá una mesa de diálogo entre el Gobierno y el Estado Mayor Central.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-03-14). Irán y Belarús firman hoja de ruta de cooperación integral. telesurtv.net Ambos Jefes de Estado iniciaron también conversaciones en temas como el análisis de cuestiones regionales y mundiales.

teleSUR, nama (2023-03-14). Anuncian posible participación de Putin en cumbre del G-20. telesurtv.net El portavoz de Rusia asegura que "la economía mundial dista mucho de limitarse a los países del G7".

teleSUR, nbb, JCM (2023-03-14). Reportan varios ataques incendiarios en el sur de Chile. telesurtv.net También, fue atacada la Empresa CMPC, donde resultaron destruidos en la comuna de Gobea, al menos cinco equipos forestales…

teleSUR, nbb, JCM (2023-03-14). China rechaza ejercicio militar conjunto de EE.UU. y Filipinas. telesurtv.net Los ejercicios, llamados "Salaknib", se celebraran desde el 13 de marzo hasta el 4 de abril.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2023-03-14). Disminuyen casos de Covid-19 por decima semana en Bolivia. telesurtv.net Según el titular el reporte de la semana epidemiológica 10, se reportaron 681 casos, es decir una disminución del 33 por ciento con respecto a la semana anterior…

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-14). Costa Rica acumula 206 casos confirmados de mpox. telesurtv.net A inicios del 2023 año la tendencia ha sido a la disminución de casos confirmados, que se ha mantenido con una notificación de uno a dos casos por día.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-14). Presidente Maduro recibe credenciales de nuevos embajadores. telesurtv.net El mandatario expresó la disposición de su Gobierno de profundizar las relaciones de respeto y amistad con los países que representan.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-03-14). Convocan marcha sindical contra Gobierno de Guillermo Lasso. telesurtv.net Los obreros y estudiantes se manifestarán en defensa de la seguridad social, del empleo, de la salud y la educación.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-14). Congreso peruano retomará debate sobre adelantar elecciones. telesurtv.net El proyecto sugiere que los comicios se celebren en diciembre de 2023 para que el nuevo mandatario peruano asuma en abril de 2024 hasta 2028.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-14). Senado chileno votará reducción de jornada laboral. telesurtv.net En junio de 2022 el presidente Gabriel Boric declaró que impulsaría el proyecto de ley para reducir a 40 horas semanales la jornada laboral.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-14). Abren juicio oral contra exdirector de Pemex por caso Odebrecht. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía General de México solicitó 46 años de prisión para el exdirectivo de Pemex, Emilio Lozoya.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-14). Corea del Norte lanza dos misiles balísticos al mar de Japón. telesurtv.net Esta sería la séptima prueba misilística realizada por Corea del Norte durante el 2023.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-14). Perú declara el estado de emergencia por severas lluvias e inundaciones. telesurtv.net El Gobierno peruano indicó que 592 distritos del país se encuentran en riesgo por los aludes, inundaciones que las lluvias pueden ocasionar.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-03-14). Liberan a 130 acusados de los ataques a sedes de poderes en Brasil. telesurtv.net La aprobación emitida por el juez Alexandre de Moraes incluye medidas cautelares para mantener la vigilancia.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-03-14). Más de un centenar de policías asesinados desde 2021 en Haití. telesurtv.net El informe detalló que 31 policías fueron ultimados en 2021, 54 el año pasado y 18 durante el pasado mes de enero.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-03-14). Alrededor de 70 muertos tras reciente ola de violencia en Haití. telesurtv.net El coordinador de la Red Nacional, Pierre Esperánce, denunció la inactividad de la Policía ante los trágicos sucesos.

The Associated Press (2023-03-14). Mexican President Says His Country Safer Than United States. latinorebels.com Mexico's president claimed Monday that his country is safer than the United States, a week after two U.S. citizens were killed and two kidnapped and later rescued in the border city of Matamoros.

The Jimmy Dore Show (2023-03-14). Video Proves Joe Rogan WAS RIGHT About Bill Gates! dissidentvoice.org Bill Gates is not a medical doctor, not a virologist, not a scientist and not even a college graduate, yet we as a society hang on his every word when it comes to proper response to a viral pandemic. Why? It probably has something to do with the millions of dollars he's "donated" to the …

The Lever (2023-03-14). üéß Movies vs. Capitalism: Office Space (w/ Adam McKay). levernews.com

Unicorn Riot (2023-03-14). FBI Bookstore Spying in Chicago Eyes Abortion Rights, Cop City, Anti-Development Activists. unicornriot.ninja

United State of Women, partners (2023-03-14). Wednesday 3/22: Self-Managed Abortion On Our Own Terms w/ USOW. indybay.org Virtual event…

unitedEditor (2023-03-14). Belarus in the context of the war in Ukraine. uwidata.com Belarus is probably the country most openly siding with Russia in the war in Ukraine. As such, Belarus is the subject of much debate and assessments. In recent years, Belarus and the President Alexander Lukasenko have gone through the accusations of authoritarianism, protests which the government claimed to be a 'Color Revolution' organized by the …

unitedEditor (2023-03-14). Asia's solution: Iran and Saudi Arabia agree in Beijing. uwidata.com Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed in the Chinese capital Beijing to resume diplomatic relations that were severed seven years ago. Thus, the two major countries of West Asia and North Africa repaired their relations, disrupted in 2016, in Asia. The meetings between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which began on March 6 and were hosted by …

Vijay Prashad (2023-03-14). Germany: Frankfurt City Council cancels concert by Roger Waters. greenleft.org.au After a highly acclaimed run in North America, Roger Waters will take his "This Is Not a Drill" tour across Europe. The final concert in Gemrany, originally planned to take place in Frankfurt on May 28, has now been cancelled, reports Vijay Prashad and Katie Halper.

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2023-03-14). Truth-telling about Nicaragua's long revolution for liberation and democracy. peoplesworld.org Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves, speaking in Nicaragua in 2022, pointed out that the United States "is 350 million people [and is] the strongest military force in the world. Nicaragua is 6.2 million people, a country in Central America seeking to develop itself and its people." And so, "Why in …

Wei Thai-Haynes (2023-03-14). Sex workers protest for decriminalisation. greenleft.org.au More than 100 people rallied at Hyde Park to demand the nationwide decriminalisation of sex work. Wei Thai-Haynes reports.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Evidence presented in 1973 murder of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. wsws.org Neruda's death took place 12 days after Salvador Allende's Popular Unity government was ousted in a bloody US-backed military coup.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Caterpillar workers erupt in anger after UAW declares sellout contract ratified: "The whole thing feels like a sham" wsws.org While many workers have responded angrily, both management and the UAW expressed their satisfaction following the announcement of their deal's ratification.

WSWS (2023-03-14). The betrayers of Julian Assange. wsws.org This comment is an abridged version of an address by John Pilger in Sydney on 10 March to mark the launch in Australia of Davide Dormino's sculpture of Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden, 'Figures of Courage'.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Many school buildings in England at risk of collapse. wsws.org The school estate is being run down as part of austerity cuts to pay for the banking collapse in 2008/9, the pandemic bailout, and the defence budget increases for the war in Ukraine—all at the expense of the health and safety of pupils and staff.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Sellout being prepared in closed-door talks between Royal Mail and CWU. wsws.org Postal workers challenged the latest update from the CWU on its Facebook and Twitter accounts, explaining that the joint statement on revision activity had produced no let-up in the management offensive and had instead seen the CWU enforce these attacks.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Vinyl chloride, dioxin and the poisoning of East Palestine, Ohio. wsws.org The derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3, 2023 and the controlled release and burn of vinyl chloride on February 6 have contaminated the village and large regions of the area with highly toxic chemicals with the potential for significant impact on the health of the population.

WSWS (2023-03-14). The Hamburg massacre: Symptom of a brutalized society. wsws.org The increase in this mass violence cannot simply be explained by individual motives and problems. It has deeper social causes that are systematically ignored by politicians and the media.

WSWS (2023-03-14). The bailout of Silicon Valley Bank and the historic crisis of capitalism. wsws.org The commitment by the Biden administration to do "whatever is needed" to protect the money and riches of financial investors, speculators and the wealthy has again laid bare the real nature of capitalist governments as the executive committee for managing the affairs of the ruling monied elites.

WSWS (2023-03-14). The "safe," "familiar" and "reassuring" 2023 Academy Awards: tedious, self-involved and distant from the population. wsws.org On the whole, the ceremony Sunday night exuded insularity, self-satisfaction and social indifference. No one said a word about war, the pandemic or the fascist threat.

WSWS (2023-03-14). US-South Korea staging largest joint military drills in five years. wsws.org The purpose of the drills is to increase cooperation between the two militaries in preparation for war against China.

WSWS (2023-03-14). George Galloway's NO2NATO: War cannot be opposed based on nationalism and an embrace of capitalism's "rising powers" wsws.org To advance a campaign in alliance with the far-right to pressure British and US imperialism to "go gentle into that good night" as a means of opposing war is politically grotesque. It articulates the position of a layer of the petty-bourgeoisie frightened by the threat of war, but hostile to a struggle against that threat by the working class and possessed of a truly boundless belief on the long-term viability of the capitalist system.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Eight migrants drowned in capsized boat off the San Diego coast. wsws.org The tragedy off the US-Mexico border comes less than one month since 59 migrants drowned off Italy's Calabrian Coast.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Los Angeles education unions prepare minimal strike actions as district pushes forward with austerity contracts. wsws.org Last weekend, the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) and SEIU Local 99 education unions collectively representing more than 65,000 in the Los Angeles Unified School District, announced plans to launch a 3-day strike within the coming weeks.

WSWS (2023-03-14). SEP (Australia) campaigners for NSW election speak to Central Coast workers about cost of living crisis and war. wsws.org "Capitalism is like a jungle. You do what you need to do to survive. If you need to kill someone, or step on the head of your friend, that's capitalism. Socialism is totally different. It's guided by equality and supporting healthcare, education and so on. Socialism is for the working class."—Roberto, a truck driver.

WSWS (2023-03-14). After the refugee tragedy off Crotone, Italy: Brussels and Berlin further restrict sea rescues. wsws.org The cruel deaths of the 74 refugees cast a harsh spotlight on the murderous policies of the European Union, which deliberately accepts these victims in order to prevent other refugees from reaching Europe.

WSWS (2023-03-14). California ends mask requirement for health care workers in health facilities. wsws.org Leaving mask policy up to individual health care facilities will only increase deaths and debilitation among patients and health care workers in a system that prioritizes profits over lives.

WSWS (2023-03-14). 50,000 New Zealand teachers prepare for nationwide strike against pay cuts. wsws.org Teachers must draw lessons from the last nationwide strike in 2019, which was followed by sellout agreements imposed by the unions.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 3,000 workers at CN Rail could be in a legal strike position as early as March 21, while Jamaican teachers have launched protests and strikes after delegates rejected the government's pay offer.

WSWS (2023-03-14). US-UK-Australian nuclear submarine deal: Preparation for war against China. wsws.org While outlining a vast military build-up over the coming decades, the US and its allies are planning to station huge stockpiles of offensive weaponry in the Indo-Pacific to prepare for a conflict far sooner than that.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Vote "No" to Verdi's fraudulent contract agreement for German postal workers! Build the Postal Action Committee! wsws.org "The current offer means severe cuts in our wages and is no different from the offer we previously rejected by an 86 percent majority"—Postal Action Committee…

WSWS (2023-03-14). New York City municipal unions impose privatized health care on retirees. wsws.org Last week, an association of New York City unions agreed to provide retired city workers with inadequate privatized health insurance.

WSWS (2023-03-14). The transformation of Germany's postal service into a low-wage sector. wsws.org Deutsche Post DHL Group exemplifies an international trend; mercilessly sacrificing workers' living standards and health for profit.

Yves Engler (2023-03-14). Let's Compare China's 'Agents' in Canada to Israel's. globalresearch.ca

Zane McNeill (2023-03-14). Texas Lawmakers Propose Drag Ban Modeled After Anti-Abortion "Bounty Hunter" Law. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in Texas have introduced a bill that would allow individuals to sue drag performers and the venues that host them if a child is in attendance at a performance— an enforcement mechanism that LGBTQ and abortion advocates have compared to that of Texas's 2021 abortion ban, which effectively encourages bounty hunting. House Bill 4378 is one of six anti-drag bills introduced by… |

Michael Hudson (2023-03-14). Michael Hudson: Why the US bank crisis is not over. geopoliticaleconomy.com Economist Michael Hudson argues banks like Silicon Valley Bank have behaved in a selfish and greedy way, yet get de facto US government bailouts, while regulatory capture and campaign contributions prevent the systemic change needed to stop these crises.

Ian Angus (2023-03-14). The discovery & rediscovery of metabolic rift. mronline.org The climate crisis was a major theme as was Brexit, the Labour Party and the fight against racism. School climate strikers, Extinction Rebellion activists and others discussed what kind of action can be taken to stop climate catastrophe. Author Ian Angus described the fight for the planet as "the most important struggle of our time".

Maja Solar (2023-03-14). Gendered Violence as an Inextricable Thread of Capitalism 1. mronline.org The gendered forms of violence in capitalist-patriarchal societies are, obviously, related to what is habitually recognized as violence against women.

Editor (2023-03-14). Silicon Valley Bank collapses, the bailout has begun. mronline.org Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest in the U.S., was shut down on March 10 and put under the control of the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.

Editor (2023-03-14). Challenging binary gender roles using Nkrumahism-Toureism-Cabralism. mronline.org Gender binary—the classification of gender e.g. a "man" or "woman" into two, distinct, and opposite categorie—is a construct of class development and division and is therefore inconsistent with the humanist values of our Nkrumahist/Tureist/Cabralist ideology.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-03-14). 'We're Not Fighting for Space Anymore:' Women in Power in Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com By Becca Renk — Mar 9, 2023 | "Women are not fighting for space anymore," declares Nicaraguan National Assembly Deputy Flor Avellán. "Now we have that space and we are empowered every day." | In recent years, Nicaragua has emerged as the most gender equal country in Latin America, and is currently number seven worldwide, according to the World Economic Forum's 2022 Global Gender Gap

Andrew Korybko (2023-03-14). Lula Is Meddling in Nicaragua at Biden's Behest. orinocotribune.com

Misión Verdad (2023-03-14). Xi Calls for Accelerated Technological and Military Growth in Response to US Threats. orinocotribune.com

Dubraska Esteves (2023-03-14). Colombia Suspends Arrest Warrants for FARC Dissidents. orinocotribune.com This Monday, the Colombian prosecutor's office suspended, at the request of President Gustavo Petro, 19 arrest warrants against dissidents of the defunct FARC guerrilla group. The president announced the start of a "second peace process" with the guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) who did not join the peace agreement of 2016. | "I decided to suspend these arrest warrants today," Attorney General Francisco Barbosa said at an event. | The arrest warrants were lifted in order to establish a dialogue between the Colombian government and the FARC dissidents, as part of Petro's total peace…

slorinoco (2023-03-14). Andrés Arauz: 'Ecuador Has a Government of Narco-Bankers'. orinocotribune.com "This is a government of narco-bankers"—the economist and former candidate for the presidency of Ecuador Andrés Arauz does not mince words when it comes to defining the government of banker Guillermo Lasso, whose administration is experiencing a deep crisis due to allegations of corruption and its resounding defeat in the elections and referendum held on February 5. | Arauz lost in the second round of the 2020 elections to Lasso, who was already facing backlash for his links to tax havens, first publicized by Página 12 in 2015. An economist and an expert in the offshore tax havens that are bleeding Latin Am…

Stansfield Smith (2023-03-14). US Southern Command: The Empire on the March in Latin America. orinocotribune.com By Jorge Capelán — Mar 9, 2023 | The To…

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-14). China Says AUKUS Countries are Going Down a 'Dangerous Path'. news.antiwar.com The Chinese Foreign Ministry warned Tuesday that the US, Britain, and Australia are going down a "dangerous path" with the AUKUS military pact after the three nations unveiled their nuclear-powered submarine plans. "The latest joint statement issued by the US, the UK and Australia shows that the three countries, for their own geopolitical interests, have …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-14). Two Rockets Fired at US Base in Occupied Syrian Oil Field. news.antiwar.com Two rockets were fired at a US base in an occupied oil field in eastern Syria on Monday, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). "On March 13, at 8: 23 pm local time in Syria, two rockets landed near Coalition Forces at Mission Support Site Green Village in northeast Syria," CENTCOM said in a press release. …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-14). Sweden Says It's More Likely Finland Will Join NATO Before Them. news.antiwar.com Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Tuesday that it's becoming more likely that Finland will be able to join NATO without Sweden as Turkey has more outstanding issues with Stockholm. "We have no confirmation that will be the case, but we think that the overall assessment after many conversations recently is that the likelihood of …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-14). Pentagon's Next Budget Puts Focus on Munitions Productions as Ukraine War Depletes Stockpiles. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon's 2024 budget request places focus on munitions production as shipping tens of billions of dollars worth of military equipment to Ukraine has depleted US ammunition stockpiles. According to The Hill, the budget request includes $30.6 billion that would go to arms makers to produce missiles and other types of munitions, representing a 12% …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-14). Poland Says It May Send MiG-29 Fighter Jets to Ukraine in 4-6 Weeks. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Warsaw could give Ukraine Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets within four to six weeks, a step that would mark a significant escalation in NATO support for Kyiv. Morawiecki said Poland wanted to transfer the jets as part of a coalition, suggesting it will only happen if other NATO …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-14). US Drone Crashes in Black Sea After Encounter With Russian Fighters. news.antiwar.com US European Command said Tuesday that a US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone collided with a Russian Su-27 fighter jet. The Russian Defense Ministry denied the idea that the aircraft came in contact and said the drone crashed into the water after making a sharp maneuver. European Command said in a press release that two …

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Editor (2023-03-14). 'The bank is now insolvent'. workers.org It is often the case that, when the capitalist system is on the verge of a crisis, the period leading up to it is marked by buoyant explosions of optimism. On Oct. 25, 1929, President Herbert Hoover proclaimed that the U.S. economy was "on a sound and prosperous basis." Four . . . |

Olujimi Alade (2023-03-14). Temple University grad student strike wins contract. workers.org Philadelphia March 13, 2023 — Temple graduate students have overwhelmingly approved a tentative agreement reached with the university on March 10, putting an end to their nearly six-week-long strike. Demanding better pay and more benefits, Temple University Graduate Students Association, Local 6290, staged a walkout for the first time in . . . |

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-03-14). Syrian Government Condemns Visit of General Mark Milley and Accuses U.S. Occupying Forces of Stealing Country's Oil. covertactionmagazine.com On March 4, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Milley, made a surprise visit to U.S. troops stationed in northeast Syria to the chagrin of the Syrian government, which said the visit was "illegal" and a "flagrant violation of the country's sovereignty." The Syrian Foreign Ministry said that Milley's visit would "not …

infobrics (2023-03-14). Washington DC warmongers keep threatening Mexico. infobrics.org The case of Mexico is quite telling that no country can hope to feel safe, no matter how closely it worked with the US authorities. For decades, the country has been ravaged by drug cartels, themselves often deeply connected to the infamous CIA and other US intelligence agencies.

infobrics (2023-03-14). Kiev's neo-Nazi regime continues its persecution against the Orthodox Church. infobrics.org Now, Ukrainian authorities demand that an important religious place in Kiev be abandoned by Orthodox monks, which sounds unacceptable to the Christian people.

infobrics (2023-03-14). The Indian-Russian Relationship Remains Strong. infobrics.org India has embraced Russia in a "special and privileged strategic partnership" that features regular dialogues between the heads of state as well as ministries, substantial advanced arms sales, and intergovernmental commissions to cooperate in trade, energy, science, technology, and culture…




infobrics (2023-03-14). Additional Brazilian Firms Cleared to Export Corn to China. infobrics.org Brazil's agriculture ministry said that 90 local firms have been cleared to export corn to China in the first two months of the year, taking the total to 446…

infobrics (2023-03-14). Russian Siberia Attracting Mutual Investment from Kazakhstan and China. infobrics.org The Krasnoyarsk Economic Forum has been taking place in Siberia, an event at which the development of Siberia, taking into account the current economic and geopolitical situation, is discussed…

infobrics (2023-03-14). Europe's military is in "appalling state" — experts. infobrics.org The next generation of American politicians will be more consumed by China than Russia.

Kit Klarenberg (2023-03-14). Dare Call It A Coup? CIA Front Threatens Color Revolution in Georgia. mintpressnews.com Kit Klarenberg exposes the US and EU's sinister meddling in Georgia's sovereignty and democracy through NGOs, propaganda and the tried and true method of sowing the seeds of discontent.

Lee Camp (2023-03-14). Police Accountability & Reinventing Policing, with Stephen Janis and Taya Graham. mintpressnews.com Lee Camp speaks to Taya and Stephen, hosts of the show, "The Police Accountability Report," about police brutality, corruption and the growing push for reform.

Staff (2023-03-14). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda, Carlos Marx: Ideas para transformar el mundo. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Ciento cuarenta años después de su muerte, Carlos Marx sigue siendo una figura clave en los destinos de la humanidad. øPor qué son vigentes sus ideas? øQué nos aporta para entender la complejidad económica y social de los tiempos actuales? Sobre esos y otros temas hablarán este martes en la Mesa Redonda reconocidos filà≤sofos y economistas.




Staff (2023-03-14). A 30 años de la "Tormenta del Siglo": øQué pasó esa noche y cómo la recuerdan algunos de sus protagonistas? cubadebate.cu La noche del viernes 12 de marzo de 1993 muchos cubanos fueron a la cama como cualquier otro día. Algunos, tras haber visto el parte del tiempo, con la llegada al día siguiente de un frente frío, se alegraron de poder disfrutar de temperaturas más bajas y otros quizás lamentaron que la lluvia les pudiera arruinar sus planes de fin de semana.

Staff (2023-03-14). The Last of Us: El viaje de regreso. cubadebate.cu Es cierto que como representante del género del postapocalipsis, "The last of us" aporta poco. Pero debe más bien evaluársele por centrarse en los conflictos internos de sus personajes y además, ser una más que digna adaptación del videojuego que le dio origen.

Staff (2023-03-14). Felicita Díaz-Canel a Prensa cubana en su día. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó este 14 de marzo a periodistas y a trabajadores de la prensa en general, quienes conmemoran la fecha que coincide con el aniversario de la fundación del periódico Patria por José Martí. En su cuenta de Twitter el mandatario expresó: "Feliz Día de la Prensa Cubana, la que echa luz sobre la ineficiencia y los frenos al desarrollo, la que reconoce el esfuerzo y los resultados, la que honra a Patria cada día, con la ética y la verdad como principios".

Staff (2023-03-14). México decide aumentar contratación a médicos cubanos. cubadebate.cu El director del Instituto Mexicano de Seguridad Social y jefe del Plan de Salud IMSS-Bienestar, Zoé Robledo, anunció una ampliación de la contratación de médicos cubanos y una convocatoria a jubilados nacionales. Se concretó un acuerdo para ampliar la cantidad de 610 cubanos destacados en estos momentos en territorio nacional, aunque no dio cifras concretas ni fechas para su llegada, pero consideró importante la ampliación de esos servicios de cubanos.

Staff (2023-03-14). Paliza de EEUU a Canadá en Clásico beisbolero. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos propinó una sonada paliza a Canadá en el V Clásico Mundial de béisbol, al imponerse 12 carreras por una en siete entradas. El triunfo se labró desde el mismo capítulo inicial, cuando anotaron nueve veces en rally coronado por jonrón de tres carreras de Mike Trout.

Staff (2023-03-14). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este martes 14 de marzo. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener informados a sus lectores, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este martes 14 de marzo en el mercado cambiario del país.




Staff (2023-03-14). Trump: Soy el único candidato que puede evitar una Tercera Guerra Mundial. cubadebate.cu El expresidente estadounidense Donald Trump declaró que solo su reelección como presidente de Estados Unidos en 2024 salvará al país de una Tercera Guerra Mundial. "Me presento ante ustedes como el único candidato que puede prometer: evitaré una Tercera Guerra Mundial. Porque realmente creo que habrá una Tercera Guerra Mundial", dijo el político.

Staff (2023-03-14). UNE informa afectaciones en el servicio durante el horario pico para esta jornada. cubadebate.cu La disponibilidad del SEN a las 07: 00 horas es de 2150 MW y la demanda 2100 MW, con todo el sistema con servicio. Se estima que a partir de las 09: 00 horas con un máximo de 250 MW. Con este pronóstico, se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2250 MW y una demanda máxima de 2800 MW, para un déficit de 550 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 620 MW en este horario.

Fight Back (2023-03-14). Denver FRSO hosts International Women's Day rally at State Capitol. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO – On Wednesday, March 8, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization hosted a rally at the Colorado State Capitol building to celebrate International Women's Day. Two dozen people gathered to answer the call for an end to attacks on women's and reproductive rights, including members of Students for a Democratic Society and the Denver-Aurora Community Action Committee. | FRSO and Denver residents are outraged at the outcome of the Dobbs Supreme Court decision. So-called "trigger laws" banned abortion in 13 states after the decision was made in 2022. In other states, "heartbeat bills" have become law, serio…

_____ (2023-03-14). China held yet another meeting of the "Two Sessions"; the Taiwan issue was also discussed. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-03-14). Putin's Women Run the Show — But Germany's Touted Wehrmacht Wear Dresses Too. journal-neo.org

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-03-14). Africa and U.S. Imperialism: Post-Colonial Crises and the Imperatives of the African Revolution. globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on May 19, 2013 | Image Patrice Lumumba | Five decades since the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) while the Pentagon and NATO escalates its war drive on the continent | The following lecture was …




Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-03-14). Militarizing the Police. Activist Had Hands Up When Killed by Georgia Police? globalresearch.ca

Adriaan Alsema (2023-03-14). Colombia's 'total war' on illegal mining shuts down gold mining region. colombiareports.com Violence in Colombia's main gold mining region escalated after Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez declared "total war" on illegal mining on March 1. The announcement almost immediately triggered a miners' strike…

ajay tallam (2023-03-14). Monday 3/13: When Life Gives you Lemons, …. Citrus preservation workshop! (And potluck! FREE). indybay.org The PLACE For Sustainable Living | 1121 64th st | oakland, ca 94608…

Alejandro Marcó del Pont (2023-03-14). Un experimento neoliberal llamado Ucrania. globalizacion.ca Los medios de comunicación ucranianos e internacionales nunca dejan de recordar a sus habitantes que esta guerra se libra en nombre del "futuro europeo de Ucrania". Imagino que este nunca llegará; de todos modos, y mientras tanto, øqué son estos…

Alexander Rubinstein (2023-03-14). Former US natsec advisor: destroy Taiwan semiconductor factories if China invades. thegrayzone.com A growing body of evidence suggests that the US would blow up the global economy to prevent China from laying claim to Taiwan's semiconductor factories. Former White House National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien has hinted at a sinister US contingency plan in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Rather than see Taiwan's semiconductor factories fall into the hands of the Communist Party of China, the US and its allies would simply pull a Nordstream. "The United States …

Amanda Yee (2023-03-14). Six War Mongering Think Tanks and the Military Contractors that Fund Them. globalresearch.ca




Anand Naidoo (2023-03-14). The Heat: Iran-Saudi Arabia Ties. america.cgtn.com The restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia — in a deal brokered by China reflects a changing world order. What can we expect for global diplomacy? Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to resume diplomatic ties and the effects are expected to be felt …

Anna Moody (2023-03-14). The Weekly Round-up: The Illegal Migration Bill, Sanctions against gender-based violence, and Legal Aid eligibility. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news The Illegal Migration Bill has been presented in parliament and published. The bill has sparked extensive legal discussion over potential issues of compatibility with the European Convention of Human Rights. Indeed, the government stated their wish to proceed with the bill in the absence of being able to make a statement of …

AROC (2023-03-14). SF Board of Education Gives Green Light to Accommodate Eid Holiday Starting in 2024. indybay.org Arab and Muslim Community says, "We'll Be Back"

Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-14). The AUKUS Submarine Announcement. dissidentvoice.org History is filled with failed planners and plans, threats thought of that did not eventuate, and threats unthought of that found their way into the books. The AUKUS agreement is an attempt to inflate a threat by developing a number of fictional capabilities in an effort to combat an inflated adversary. The checklist of imminent …

Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-14). Thursday 3/23: Saving Life on Earth: Stopping the Extinction Crisis w/ CBD. indybay.org Online event…

Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-14). Nevada Bill Would Let State Wildlife Agency Conserve Monarchs, Other Pollinators. indybay.org RENO, Nev., March 13, 2023 — Nevada's Assembly Natural Resources Committee will consider a bill today that would give the state's Department of Wildlife authority to manage pollinators and other insects that need conservation.




Chris Slee (2023-03-14). Human Rights Law Centre: 'Fast-track' process designed to fail asylum seekers. greenleft.org.au Sanmati Verma, managing lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, told a forum the Fast Track process was "designed to see people fail". Chris Slee reports.

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-14). Ukrainian Official Says Kyiv Doesn't Have the Resources for a Counteroffensive. news.antiwar.com A senior Ukrainian government official told The Washington Post that Kyiv doesn't have the resources to pull off a big counteroffensive in the coming months as Ukraine is lacking skilled troops, munitions, and other equipment. "If you have more resources, you more actively attack," said the official, who spoke to…

David Swanson (2023-03-14). How U.S. Military Spending Works. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-14). The Warring Peace: The AUKUS Submarine Announcement. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Vladislav B. Sotirović (2023-03-14). History: The Three Partitions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. 1772, 1793 and 1795. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Werner Ràºgemer (2023-03-14). Apple: "Forced Labor" in India with Foxconn. Hourly Wage 88 Cents. globalresearch.ca

Chris Slee (2023-03-14). Human Rights Law Centre: 'Fast-track' process designed to fail asylum seekers. greenleft.org.au Sanmati Verma, managing lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, told a forum the Fast Track process was "designed to see people fail". Chris Slee reports.

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-14). Ukrainian Official Says Kyiv Doesn't Have the Resources for a Counteroffensive. news.antiwar.com A senior Ukrainian government official told The Washington Post that Kyiv doesn't have the resources to pull off a big counteroffensive in the coming months as Ukraine is lacking skilled troops, munitions, and other equipment. "If you have more resources, you more actively attack," said the official, who spoke to…

David Swanson (2023-03-14). How U.S. Military Spending Works. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-14). The Warring Peace: The AUKUS Submarine Announcement. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Vladislav B. Sotirović (2023-03-14). History: The Three Partitions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. 1772, 1793 and 1795. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Werner Ràºgemer (2023-03-14). Apple: "Forced Labor" in India with Foxconn. Hourly Wage 88 Cents. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-03-14). Alberta, Canada Is Now Giving COVID-19 Vaccines to Minors Without Parental Consent. Doctors Are Now a Hazard to Your Child's Health. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). China, ASEAN keep improving economic and trade cooperation: China-ASEAN Business Council. ecns.cn China and ASEAN countries have continuously enhanced good-neighborly relations and improved the economic and trade cooperation, with both sides becoming each other's largest trading partner in the past three years, said Xu Ningning, executive president of the China-ASEAN Business Council and chairman of the RCEP Industry Cooperation Committee.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Haikou aims high with lofty economic targets. ecns.cn China's economy is set to rebound this year, and Haikou, the core area of Hainan Free Trade Port, is speeding up economic development, according to Ding Hui, mayor of Haikou and a deputy to the National People's Congress.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Allies' military exercise fuels tensions. ecns.cn Simulating a Korean Peninsula emergency, the ROK-US "Freedom Shield" springtime exercise will run for 11 days until March 23, Yonhap News Agency reported.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Shanghai delegates call for more basic research. ecns.cn Continued efforts should be made to invest more in basic research, which serves as the basis for advancing innovation and technology, and high-quality economic growth, according to the Shanghai delegates attending the two sessions in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Advance of science underscored. ecns.cn China's future breakthroughs in much-needed technological advances such as high-end semiconductors and chips will be underpinned by its inputs into research in basic science.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Xi pools mighty force for building great country, national rejuvenation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for forming a mighty force for building a great modern socialist country and advancing national rejuvenation.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Death toll exceeds 48,000 in Türkiye's deadly quakes. ecns.cn The death toll from two earthquakes that hit Türkiye on Feb 6 has risen to 48,448, the Turkish Interior Minister said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Private sector given support to 'grow, thrive'. ecns.cn China will make further efforts to enable private entrepreneurs to grow and thrive, and the country's private enterprises will enjoy a better environment and broader development space, Premier Li Qiang said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Li: China committed to opening-up. ecns.cn Opening-up is a basic State policy of China, and no matter how the external situation evolves the country will stay firmly committed to pursuing the policy, Li Qiang said at his first news conference as premier on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). President sets out major tasks for nation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Monday that the people's trust is the biggest motivation that drives him to march on and is a great responsibility that he shoulders.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Michelle Yeoh wins as best actress, makes Oscar history. ecns.cn Michelle Yeoh, an iconic name in Chinese cinema, made history on Sunday night by becoming the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Experts: U.S. bank collapse result of failure to adhere to core activities. ecns.cn The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank will not affect China's banking industry but has highlighted the importance for banks of adhering to their primary business, serving the real economy, balancing their asset-liability structure and steering clear of excessive liquidity risk, experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Iran hails China's important role in Tehran-Riyadh detente. ecns.cn China's important role in resuming Tehran-Riyadh relations is part of Beijing's efforts to help ensure peace, stability and security in the Middle East, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Employment remains key national priority. ecns.cn China will embrace a talent dividend to boost economic development, while the implementation of the employment-first policy remains one of the government's top priorities to stabilize the job market, said Premier Li Qiang.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Biden approves massive oil drilling project in Alaska. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday approved a massive oil drilling project in Alaska, a move that drew criticism from environmentalists for its potential climate impact.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). China resumes visa issuance to foreigners. ecns.cn China's visa authorities abroad will resume issuance of all categories of visas to foreigners starting on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Chinese modernization inspires many developing countries: international media on two sessions. ecns.cn During the just-concluded "two sessions," the world kept a close eye on how the annual event would devise China's development and promote its people's well-being for the years ahead.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). China Focus: Scientists develop improved method for quantum communication. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has developed a new method for quantum communication by designing an open configuration of twin-field quantum key distribution (QKD), achieving secure communications at a distance of more than 615 km.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). China's terahertz detector harvests results in Antarctica. ecns.cn China's self-developed terahertz detection equipment has successfully carried out operations in Antarctica and harvested results by completing astronomical observation experiments at terahertz frequencies.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Endangered bird species spotted in north China nature reserve. ecns.cn One of the birds landed on the water, while the other flew away without stopping, according to Huo Hengmao, a photographer who snapped pictures of the rare birds at the reserve.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Bangladesh's top business body chief sees trade potential with China. ecns.cn The apex trade organization of Bangladesh has held the Bangladesh Business Summit 2023 in partnership with the Bangladeshi government.Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the summit to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the country's top business body.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). HSBC acquires collapsed Silicon Valley Bank's UK subsidiary. ecns.cn HSBC, the largest bank in Europe, on Monday said it had bought the United Kingdom (UK) operations of the failed U.S. lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) for a single symbolic pound (1.21 U.S. dollar). The move is expected to save many British startups from huge losses.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Opening-up, stress on value chains praised. ecns.cn China's unswerving commitment to high-level opening-up is "very welcome" when rising geo-economic fragmentation is threatening global growth, said a senior official of the International Monetary Fund.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). 5G, 6G at 'forefront' for high-quality development, digital transformation. ecns.cn China's intensified push for the development of superfast wireless technology including 5G and 6G will further promote industrial upgrading and digital transformation in traditional sectors, providing new momentum for the country's economic growth.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). China's domestically developed terahertz testing system successfully withstands extreme Antarctic weather in first trial. ecns.cn China's domestically developed terahertz testing system successfully withstands extreme Antarctic weather in first trial, Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences told the Global Times on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Baby girl breaks Asia's heart transplant record. ecns.cn The life of a 53-day-old girl suffering from a congenital heart defect in Wuhan, Hubei province, has been saved by record-breaking surgery as doctors successfully performed a heart transplant.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Customers line up to withdraw money at SVB. ecns.cn Customers stand in line outside Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) headquarter to withdraw money in Santa Clara, California, U.S., March 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). 2,980-meter bridge across grand canyon under construction. ecns.cn Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge over Huajiang River is under construction in southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Henan launches new freight route to Miami. ecns.cn The containers, loaded with 130 tons of dehydrated vegetables and seasoning, leave Zhoukou Central Port on Monday and will arrive at Miami Port after a 45-day voyage.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). 1,000-year-old Medieval treasure discovered in Netherlands. ecns.cn A Dutch historian found a unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure, consisting of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf and 39 silver coins.

ecns.cn (2023-03-14). Two Chinese villages recognized among Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by UNWTO. ecns.cn

Editor (2023-03-14). Review: Enrique S Rivera — "The Untold Story of Capitalism: Primitive Accumulation and the Anti-Slavery Revolution" mronline.org Every May 10th marks Afro-Venezuelan Day and commemorates the 1795 Coro Rebellion. The May 1795 revolutionary events are the centerpiece of Enrique S. Rivera's The Untold History of Capitalism: Primitive Accumulation and the Anti-Slavery Revolution.

Eduardo Aliverti (2023-03-14). Argentina — Cristina, en el centro de la cuestión. globalizacion.ca Se produjeron tres episodios consecutivos que tienen a la vicepresidenta como protagonista. Corroboran su rol primordial. Pero, si es por las expectativas estrictamente electorales, volvió a asomar mucho antes la estadista, el marco, la guía, que una probable candidata. | Corresponde…

Ellen Brown (2023-03-14). The Looming Quadrillion Dollar Derivatives Tsunami. dissidentvoice.org On Friday, March 10, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed and was taken over by federal regulators. SVB was the 16th largest bank in the country and its bankruptcy was the second largest in U.S. history, following Washington Mutual in 2008. Despite its size, SVB was not a "systemically important financial institution" (SIFI) as defined in …

Eugene Puryear (2023-03-14). Silicon Valley Bank: Canary in the coal mine? The banking crisis is a capitalist crisis. liberationnews.org No matter what federal government says, this is a bailout and taxpayers are on the hook.

Fernando G. Jaén Coll (2023-03-14). Estados Unidos desacreditado por la guerra de Ucrania y las sanciones a Rusia. globalizacion.ca El miedo es mal consejero, nos mueve a tomar decisiones erróneas que la razón desaconsejaría. La interferencia de ese poderoso sentimiento, combinada con la falacia a la que induce el error de medida de la fuerza propia nos empuja a…

Freedom Socialist Party (2023-03-14). Sunday 3/26: Women, Life, Freedom–Learning from the Revolutionary Tenacity of Iranian Women. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. (at Ellis), San Francisco or via zoom at bit.ly/RevTenacityIranianWomen…

Friends of 36 MLK (2023-03-14). 36 MLK Village Being Evicted By Sanjay and Guarav Khanna [Oakland]. indybay.org All the details on the Khanna parasites:…

Gabriele Gysi & Roland Rottenfusser (2023-03-14). Defensive Invasion & Strategies of Power. indybay.org Imagine it's war and no one goes! This dream is being hurled into the dustbin of history by NATO. War is socially acceptable again, new lifestyle. Many voices cry for revenge, cry for the most modern weapons, because there are new sneaky attack warriors with poisonous arrows. It all seems like a duplicate of the US founding story. The new savages, the new Indians are the Russians.

Gavin de Becker (2023-03-14). Seeing Is Believing: What the Data Reveal About Deaths Following COVID Vaccine Rollouts Around the World. globalresearch.ca

General Emil Strainu (2023-03-14). Geoengineering: Romanian General Emil Strainu on the Terrifying Possibilities of Geo-warfare. globalresearch.ca

Gerardo Villagrán del Corral (2023-03-14). Para México es inaceptable la intención de promover fuerzas militares de EE.UU. globalizacion.ca El presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador condenó la iniciativa republicana en la Cámara de Representantes que propone una intervención militar en México que combata al narcotráfico y dijo que es irresponsable, una ofensa al pueblo de México, "una falta de…

Global Research News (2023-03-14). Selected Articles: China's Initiative: Iran and Saudi Arabia Are Back on the Diplomatic Track. Ending the Atrocious War in Yemen? globalresearch.ca By The Sunni Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Shia Republic of Iran have agreed — …

Horacio Duque (2023-03-14). Colombia — La nueva ola de la movilización social y la protesta popular. globalizacion.ca Ha regresado con mucho ímpetu el movimiento social y la acción colectiva popular con diversos eventos como bloqueos de vías, huelgas campesinas y cocaleras, manifestaciones estudiantiles, plantones indígenas, mítines de mujeres, tomas agrarias y movilizaciones ambientales. | En los primeros meses…

IBW, 21st Century (2023-03-14). Institute of the Black World 21st Century has scheduled a 2023 Pan African Conference. indybay.org April 2023 is California Pan African Global Trade Month and the strong linkages to Baltimore Harbor continue today.

James Bovard (2023-03-14). Biden Weaponizes Hate to Win Votes. globalresearch.ca

JANET (2023-03-14). Sat. March 18 — National March on Washington — at the White House On the 20th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq: No War in Ukraine! No to NATO! No Weapons, No Money for the Ukraine War. iacenter.org

Jeff Shantz (2023-03-14). Canada: Investigation into RCMP extractive capital protection force announced. greenleft.org.au An impending investigation may shed some light on abuses at the hands of Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers against Indigenous land defenders and mining and forestry protesters, reports Jeff Shantz.

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-03-14). Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin—Former Member of Raytheon Board of Directors—Has Awarded Over $30 Billion in Contracts to Raytheon Since His Confirmation in January 2021. globalresearch.ca

Juan Cole (2023-03-14). Saudi Aramco Reports Gargantuan $161 Bn in Profits, But will Electric Cars kill the Oil Market within 2 Decades? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Dan Murphy at CNBC reports that the giant Saudi Aramco oil company posted an unprecedented profit of $161 billion for 2022. The company's CEO, Amin Nasser, commented that this was probably the biggest profit ever made in the course of one year by any private company. Murphy reports that Nasser …

Julian Rose (2023-03-14). The CO2 Narrative: The Truth About 'Net Zero': A Diabolical Agenda Sold as a Saviour Formula. globalresearch.ca

Kathy Kelly (2023-03-14). Blood Does Not Wash Away Blood. dissidentvoice.org The extraordinary March 10, 2023 announcement that China's top diplomat, Mr. Wang Yi, helped broker a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran suggests that major powers can benefit from believing that, as Albert Camus once put it, "words are more powerful than munitions." This concept was also acknowledged by General Mark Milley, Chairman of the …

Kenny Stancil (2023-03-14). Biden denounced for 'appalling' approval of Willow oil project. nationofchange.org "There is simply no justification for President Biden's decision to approve a massive new oil drilling scheme that will lead to decades of air and climate pollution," said one critic.

Labor Video Project (2023-03-14). Stop Sale Of KPFK Bldg & Flagrant Violations Of Pacifica Bylaws 6 Year Term Limit-Speak Out. indybay.org

Larry Johnson (2023-03-14). The U.S. Intelligence Community is Doing Group Think on Steroids. sonar21.com The line dividing consensus from group think is narrow and not well defined. There are four principal agencies in the U.S. Intelligence Community (USIC) who actually produce raw intelligence —…

Leanne Woods (2023-03-14). Is Sharing Caring? Disclosures from the Family Courts to Professional Regulators. ukhumanrightsblog.com The Guardian newspaper reported the decision in Re X (Disclosure to Social Work England: Findings of Domestic Abuse) [2023] EWHC 447 (Fam) with the headline, "social worker who abused ex-partner loses fight to keep details from regulator". Reading that one might instinctively think, "well, of course he lost". For my part, when I read beyond the Guardian's …

Long time listener supporter (2023-03-14). See video of Rescue Pacifica press conference at KPFA. indybay.org KPFA/KPFK/Pacifica Issues. – The seizure of KPFA funds was abetted by KPFA "Protectors".et al. | 2 – The sale of KPFK's building, was set up without input from listeners and staff, | 3 – In the absence of .new elections,the vote to have the current occupants keep their places,even if termed out, is illegal..

Marco I. Dávila C. (2023-03-14). No pueden aprobar una reforma migratoria en su propia casa, pero ya quieren ir a México a "acabar con el narco" globalizacion.ca Estos días dentro del conservadurismo estadounidense anda rondando la idea de que hay que enviar fuerzas armadas estadounidenses a México, con el pretexto de "acabar con los narcotraficantes". | Un pequeño detalle radica en que Estados Unidos no puede ni acabar…

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2023-03-14). How The United States Is Preparing For Imminent War With China. popularresistance.org US aggression toward China is escalating and China is shedding its usual restraint to more clearly call out this aggression and warn the US not to overstep its red lines. Clearing the FOG speaks with K. J. Noh, an activist, journalist and scholar on the geopolitics of the Asian continent. He discusses the renewed belligerence of South Korea under the President Yoon Suk-yeol, the increasing militarization of Japan, shifting alliances in Western Asia and how China, including Taiwan, is responding. Noh also speaks about efforts in the United States to prepare for a war against China and how that is increasing violen…

Martin Edwin Andersen (2023-03-14). Torture, Murder and Security Clearances at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. indybay.org The news out of the democratic republic of Chile this week is that the conviction of Jaime Garcia Covarrubias—the former National Defense University / Defense Security Cooperation Agency professor who was since 2008 the target of the Petitioner's disclosures through the NDU/DSCA chain of command—for the torture and murder of an unarmed detainee was upheld by that country's Supreme Court. | Garcia Covarrubias has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his authorship of that crime, one of two involving the torture and clandestine murder of unarmed detainees for which he has already been convicted a…

Martin Jay (2023-03-14). Crisis in Middle East and North Africa: US-UK Encroaching on Conduct of Elections in Libya. Interview with Journalist Martin Jay. globalresearch.ca

Mothers on the March (2023-03-14). Friday 3/17: POA: Shut it Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…

National Lawyers Guild (2023-03-14). NLG Condemns "Stop Cop City" Music Festival Arrests in Atlanta. indybay.org Law enforcement detained at least 35 people in Atlanta on Sunday, March 5, at a solidarity music festival over a mile away from the Cop City construction site.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with hot flashes due to menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vasomotor symptoms — the medical term for hot flashes — are among the most common menopause symptoms women experience. Hot flashes, along with night sweats, can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Dr. Suneela Vegunta, a Mayo Clinic women's health physician, explains what happens to the body and offers ways to find relief. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eRzYfnKjqzg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). 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….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: How losing an hour of sleep can affect your body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. Clocks are turned an hour forward, which means you'll be losing an hour of sleep. And Mayo Clinic experts say that missing out on that shut-eye time can affect your body. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/V10gPhowQKQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. When daylight saving time…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Science Saturday: Researchers elucidate details about the role of inflammation in liver regeneration. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The liver has the greatest regenerative capacity of any organ in the body, making it possible for surgeons to treat cancerous and noncancerous diseases with extensive surgical approaches. However, underlying chronic liver diseases, like cirrhosis or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, are known to inhibit the liver's ability to regenerate after surgery. Without regeneration, the liver cannot function, and patients can develop postoperative liver failure — often a lethal complication. In a recent paper published in JHEP Reports, Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer — also known as colorectal cancer — and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American Cancer Society. It's a trend experts have seen over the last decade. Colon cancer symptoms usually don't appear in early stages of the disease and when they do, they are often at an advanced stage. Dr. Johanna Chan, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says it's important to recognize colon cancer symptoms and to seek…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Game-changing treatment for chronic kidney disease could slow down progression of the disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org About 15% of adults in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic kidney disease — that's about 37 million people. What if those people could be treated with medication that could slow the progression of their disease, and help avoid the need for dialysis and kidney transplantation altogether? Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist says there is a class of medications to help people with chronic kidney disease that does just that. He says Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Consumer Health: What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop diabetes. I was told to limit my sugar intake. Can you explain more about the condition and how I can avoid diabetes? ANSWER: When a person is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, it means he or she has several conditions that, if left untreated, significantly raise the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is bariatric surgery? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've struggled with obesity for many years and have tried to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise. My doctor recently told me that I could be a good candidate for bariatric surgery. What is bariatric surgery? And are there different types of procedures available? ANSWER: Obesity is a disease, and overcoming it often is not easy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines overweight or obesity as a "weight that is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Cauliflower: A versatile nutrition superstar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many consumers, you may be on a quest for healthier food options and willing to try something new or a new take on a familiar food. If you're diagnosed with celiac disease, you may be looking for gluten-free alternatives. Or maybe you're on the hunt for lower carbohydrate choices. Cauliflower may be just what you're searching for. This versatile veggie can be eaten raw, cooked, roasted, grilled, baked into a pizza crust, or cooked…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Exercise safety in cold weather. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I work out at least three days per week at the gym, but I also like to exercise and run outside. Although I know better than to be outdoors in a winter storm, do you have any tips for exercising safely outdoors in cold weather? ANSWER: It is great that you are dedicated to staying healthy through exercise. Being active at all ages is recommended to improve overall health. It's easy to lose motivation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Consumer Health: Do you check the Nutrition Facts label? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about using the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy choices. Most people in the U.S. don't eat a healthy diet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most consume too much sodium, saturated fat and sugar, increasing their risk of chronic diseases. The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods is a tool created by the Food and Drug Administration to help…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Do prescription opioids impact cognitive function in older adults? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Prescription opioid use could have a negative effect on cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The population-based observational study used data from the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, a research initiative examining the cognitive decline in older people for nearly 20 years. Findings The study found that 70% of participants received at least one opioid prescription over an average of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you have dry eyes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause a range of discomfort. It can happen when the eye doesn't produce enough tears, or if the tears are not adequate quality to keep the eye properly lubricated. Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, explains some of the causes of dry eyes, treatments and some symptoms you shouldn't ignore. Watch this Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU8CLcwtjLY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Early Mayo Clinic research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Perianal fistulas are painful tunnels between the intestine and the skin that often do not go away with standard medical or surgical care. People with Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel conditions are most at risk for this condition. In a prospective, phase 1 clinical trial, researchers loaded stem cells…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). Mayo Clinic again recognized as 'World's Best Hospital' in Newsweek rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic in Rochester is again ranked No. 1 in the world by Newsweek in its list of the "World's Best Hospitals." The ranking is a tribute to the work of staff across Mayo Clinic. "Among the hallmarks of great hospitals … are not just first-class care, first-class research and first-class innovation. The very best institutions also share another quality: consistency," Newsweek states. "The world's best hospitals consistently attract the best people and provide the best outcomes…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). How to get the most out of napping. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it's important to consider the effects napping may bring. The time of day and length of time you nap can provide benefits or create problems. Knowing when to nap and providing yourself with a suitable napping environment will produce the greatest benefits. Consider why you're napping Before lying down to take a daily nap, you may want…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). 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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-14). 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,…

Nimalakaran Sinnakkili (2023-03-14). Former Tamil refugee asks federal gov't to give asylum seekers permanency. greenleft.org.au Australian Tamil Congress director Nimalakaran Sinnakkili called for permanent protection for the remaining refugees and asylum seekers living in the community and those imprisoned in detention centres in Australia and on Nauru.

noreply (2023-03-14). He Went Ice-fishing on Baikal Ice… smoothiex12.blogspot.com a warm story of the American combat veteran who settled in village… in Siberia. I can totally relate in search for peace, including this very special one, peace of mind–30 years ago that is how we ended up in America, a very different America then. Russia was also very different.

Norman Solomon (2023-03-14). The Urbanity of Evil: 20 Years After the Invasion of Iraq. indybay.org "I never killed anybody, by the acts of my own hand"

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-03-14). How the US And Canada Are Wooing Latin America and the Caribbean to Front For Their Plan To Invade Haiti. orinocotribune.com By Travis Ross — Feb 22, 2023 | On Jan. 23-24, 2023, heads of state and government met at the seventh Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. | The Summit marked a renewed interest in regional integration by the leaders of the 33 countries which attended, culminating in an 111 point declaration entitled " The document affirmed CELAC members' commitment to "advance with determination in the integration process,…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-14). The second-largest bank failure in US history reveals double standard. peoplesdispatch.org On March 10, the Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in the second-largest bank failure in US history, topped only by the 2008 recession-era failure of Washington Mutual. SVB, which was founded in 1983 and was the go-to bank for tech startups and other venture capitalists, was the sixteenth-largest US bank according to assets. | The bank failure has sent the US economy reeling, with many working people concerned about the impact this could have on their paychecks, personal savings, and whether or not a 2008-like crisis could be provoked. | US authorities have attempted to employ a crisis control strategy, with US Presi…

Peter Boyle (2023-03-14). Video: Snap protest against $368 billion AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. greenleft.org.au A snap protest was held in Sydney on March 14 in response to the official announcement of the $368 billion AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal.

Philip Giraldi (2023-03-14). Interfering in Elections? Israel Uses High-technology to Influence Results. globalresearch.ca

Pink Knight Press (2023-03-14). "March for Life" in Sacramento. indybay.org March 6 was the California event for the anti-choice group March for Life, a national anti-abortion organization. Charter buses lined their speaking event, which drew something in the region of 200 people, with 15-20 counter-protesters at any given time. The counter-protesters stayed loud throughout the anti-choice speakers' time, drowning out speeches and annoying the audience.

Pip Hinman (2023-03-14). Opposition grows to billions for AUKUS nuclear submarines. greenleft.org.au Reaction against the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal has been swift, with many pointing out that pouring billions of dollars into a new cold war means Australia will not meet the challenge of climate change. Pip Hinman reports.

posted by Norse (2023-03-14). Food Not Bombs announces Meals-at-City-Hall today after top cop bans Lot #10 serving. indybay.org Harsh rainy weather, the City's failure to provide adequate 24-hour Warming Center facility, and the Chief Escalante's recent ban on serving in the protected parking garage #10 have prompted the free survival food service to move to City Hall today and likely during future rainy days until reasonable alternatives are allowed.

posted by Norse (2023-03-14). Activist Leads Fight to Stop Harassment of Vehicular Residents. indybay.org In an extensive and well-documented article on LookOut, activist Reggie Meisler published his research and activism to defend the rights of those in vehicles being harassed by police. Cops have been threatening and ticketing for signs not permitted by the Costal Commission.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-14). War, Terrorism and the Global Economic Crisis. Ninety-nine Interrelated Concepts. globalresearch.ca Everything is interrelated: war, terrorism, the police state, the global economy, financial fraud, corrupt governments, poverty and social inequality, media disinformation, war propaganda, WMD, international law,…

Prof. Matt Fitzpatrick (2023-03-14). With AUKUS, Australia Has Wedded Itself to a Risky US Policy on China — And Turned a Deaf Ear to the Region. asia-pacificresearch.com

Rainer Sonnberg & Byorn Blach (2023-03-14). The sacred cow and The propaganda machine. indybay.org These campaigns by politics and the media, which prescribe an extremely narrow framework of what can be said, narrow freedom of expression to the Western narrative. Other opinions are not just open to being shot down. Those who dare to express them are grabbed by their livelihoods.

Ramesh Thakur (2023-03-14). Conspiracy Theories Become Conspiracy Facts. globalresearch.ca

Ramzy Baroud (2023-03-14). On False Hopes and Broken Promises: Behind the Scenes of the UN Statement on Palestine. orinocotribune.com

Ramzy Baroud (2023-03-14). Mass Protests and False Hope: Israel's Supreme Court is no Friend of the Palestinian People. juancole.com Dr Ramzy Baroud RamzyBaroud ( Middle East Monitor ) — As hundreds of thousands, throughout Israel, joined anti-government protests, questions began to arise regarding how this movement would affect, or possibly merge, into the wider struggle against the Israeli military occupation and apartheid in Palestine. Pro-Palestine media outlets shared, with obvious excitement, news about …

Renee Parsons (2023-03-14). Withdraw From Syria Should Have Been a "Slam Dunk" globalresearch.ca

Rep. Ron Paul (2023-03-14). House Democrats Attack Messengers in 'Politicization of Government' Hearing. globalresearch.ca

Rodolfo Bueno (2023-03-14). Los entretelones del conflicto de Ucrania. globalizacion.ca Estados Unidos, luego de la disolución de la URSS, desarrolló una estrategia para ser el hegemón del mundo. Para ello, en el Tratado de Maastricht, firmado el 7 de febrero de 1992 y vinculante para toda la UE, hizo que…

S. Tzu (2023-03-14). Moveable Multipolarity in Moscow: Ridin' the 'Newcoin' Train. globalresearch.ca

Sam Carliner (2023-03-14). US Still Trying to Bury 'Collateral Murder' Video That WikiLeaks Released. globalresearch.ca

Speak Out Now (2023-03-14). Sunday 4/23: Who is Essential? Who is Not? indybay.org online meeting, see website for details…

Staff (2023-03-14). Daicar Saladrigas, una candidata a diputada por Camagàºey y Cuba. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-03-14). Patria: La plenitud del periodismo martiano. cubadebate.cu Desde su precoz adolescencia, José Martí evidenció un marcado interés por expresarse mediante la escritura: escribió poemas y se acercó al periodismo, dos formas literarias y de comunicación que solían ser compartidas por muchos intelectuales de la época, y en lo que se destacaron los cubanos, tanto en La Habana como en otras localidades del país.

Staff (2023-03-14). Crisis bancaria estadounidense conmociona los mercados mundiales. cubadebate.cu Aunque el Gobierno de Washington sostiene que no existe ningún riego por la quiebra del Silicon Valley Bank, los mercados de Asia y Europa iniciaron en número rojos ante la incertidumbre generada por la crisis bancaria en Estados Unidos (EE.UU.). Las acciones de la banca mundial se desplomaban este lunes.

Staff (2023-03-14). Las 3 del día: Inicio del Coloquio Internacional Patria y actualización del Clásico Mundial (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Este lunes abordamos en Las 3 del día el inicio del Coloquio Internacional Patria, evento organizado por la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC) que se centrará en denunciar los efectos del bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba en el espacio digital. Además, actualizamos sobre el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol y el próximo rival del Team Asere. Póngase los audífonos y acompáñenos en estos minutos de información. Escuche nuestro podcast Las 3 del día.

Staff (2023-03-14). Santa Clara: Incendio forestal provoca afectaciones del servicio eléctrico en varios circuitos. cubadebate.cu Un incendio en áreas boscosas de la Circunvalación y Autopista Nacional, a la salida de la subestación eléctrica Gran Panel de Santa Clara, dejó sin servicio a una línea de 34.5 KV-129 y con afectación para los circuitos 40, 28, 168, 170, 167 y 171; información confirmada por Yadier Ruiz, director del Despacho de Carga en la provincia.

Staff (2023-03-14). V Clásico Mundial: Yariel Rodríguez será el abridor en el choque contra Australia. cubadebate.cu Cuba anunció este lunes que el derecho Yariel Rodríguez será su carta de triunfo en el decisivo duelo contra Australia, correspondiente a los cuartos de final del V Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. A los 26 años, Rodríguez, del club japonés Dragones de Chunichi, vivirá su segunda apertura en el certamen de marras, tras la faena versus Países Bajos.

Staff (2023-03-14). Industriales se estrena con diez novatos en su nómina para la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La nómina de Industriales fue dada a conocer este lunes de cara a la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, que comenzará el venidero 22 de marzo. Entre las principales figuras del elenco aparecen Oscar Valdés, Yasiel Santoya, Roberto Acevedo, Yamil Rivalta, Yosvani Peñalver, Alberto Calderón, Yoassán Guillén, Andy Vargas, Pavel Hernández y Juan Xavier Peñalver.

Staff (2023-03-14). Qué trae la prensa cubana, martes 14 de marzo de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Stansfield Smith (2023-03-14). US Southern Command: The Empire on the Charge in Latin America. orinocotribune.com By Jorge Capelán — Mar 9, 2023 | The To…

Tamara Nassar (2023-03-14). Israeli army kills three near Nablus. electronicintifada.net Teenage boy fatally shot in the chest by soldier of occupation.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-14). China acusa al acuerdo AUKUS de dañar la paz regional. telesurtv.net Tres aliados occidentales (Australia, Estados Unidos y Reino Unido) conformaron hace 18 meses la alianza de seguridad AUKUS, cuyo nombre viene de sus siglas en inglés.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-14). Tormenta Freddy deja casi 100 muertos en Mozambique y Malawi. telesurtv.net También, Freddy se convirtió en el ciclón tropical más duradero del mundo, ya que golpeó a Mozambique por segunda vez.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-14). Israel libera al preso palestino más longevo en sus cárceles. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes encarcelaron a Al-Shobaki el 14 de marzo de 2006, en una redada en la prisión de Jericó.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-14). Gobierno de Colombia anuncia medidas ante paro minero. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que si el Clan del Golfo está detrás del paro, como algunos indicios lo demuestran, este grupo armado al margen de la ley no tiene voluntad de paz.

teleSUR, hvh, SH (2023-03-14). Importancia de la conservación de los ríos para la Tierra. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 2.000 millones de personas en el mundo dependen directamente de los ríos para obtener agua potable.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN, SH (2023-03-14). Conoce algunos aportes de Albert Einstein a la ciencia. telesurtv.net A la edad de 26 años, Albert Einstein, publicó su teoría de la relatividad especial, al tiempo que trabajaba en la fábrica de patentes de Berna, Suiza.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-03-14). Puerto Rico propina primer juego perfecto en Clásicos Mundiales. telesurtv.net La sorpresa de la fecha la firmó Gran Bretaña quien derrotó a Colombia con marcador de siete carreras por cinco.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-14). Argentina mantiene alerta roja por altas temperaturas en Buenos Aires. telesurtv.net Al menos nueve de las provincias del centro y el este de Argentina registran temperaturas extremas, según advirtió la mencionada entidad.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-14). Choque de trenes deja 12 heridos en Rumanía. telesurtv.net La Agencia Rumana de Investigación Ferroviaria expresó que a consecuencia del impacto, tres vagones cargados con autos se descarrilaron.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-14). Nube de humo del volcán Cotopaxi alcanza 500 metros en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Según informó el ente, las nubes se trasladaron hacia el este impulsadas por el viento.

teleSUR, jb, ACH, SH (2023-03-14). Cinco libros para recordar a Karl Marx, el padre del marxismo. telesurtv.net El filósofo, sociólogo, historiador, economista y político alemán Karl Marx, falleció el 14 de marzo de 1883 a los 64 años de edad en Londres, Inglaterra.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-14). Cuatro aeropuertos alemanes cerrados por paro de personal. telesurtv.net Casi todos los vuelos de los aeropuertos de Berlín y Hamburgo se cancelaron debido a que el personal de seguridad comenzó una huelga por salarios…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-14). Crisis bancaria de EE.UU. causa desplome de los mercados mundiales. telesurtv.net SVB Financial Group es un banco clave dentro del sector de las tecnológicas; su abrupta caída es la mayor quiebra bancaria desde la crisis financiera de 2008.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-14). Desborde del río Chillón destruye 30 casas en Lima, Perú. telesurtv.net Las autoridades municipales anunciaron que ya iniciaron el proceso de empadronamiento de la población para proceder con su reubicación.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-14). Fuerzas rusas avanzan hacia toma de Artiómovsk (Bajmut) en Ucrania. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas rusas se encuentran a poco más de un kilómetro del centro de Artiómovsk (Bajmut), la ciudad del este de Ucrania que las tropas de Moscú intentan tomar desde el verano.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-03-14). Fallecen dos personas arrolladas por una camioneta en Canadá. telesurtv.net Medios locales indicaron que la cifra de fallecidas podría aumentar, debido a que dos de los heridos se encuentran en estado de gravedad.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-14). Presidente de Brasil propone programa de producción agrícola indígena. telesurtv.net La Operación Yanomami ha sido uno de los primeros actos del Gobierno de Lula.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-14). Quiebra el Signature Bank en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las autoridades de Estados Unidos cerraron el viernes 10 de marzo el Silicon Valley Bank, aludiendo que así protegerían los depósitos de sus clientes.

teleSUR, MER (2023-03-14). Presidente de Colombia anuncia proceso de paz con disidencias de las FARC. telesurtv.net El mandatario colombiano indicó que se establecerá una mesa de diálogo entre el Gobierno y el Estado Mayor Central.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-03-14). Irán y Belarús firman hoja de ruta de cooperación integral. telesurtv.net Ambos Jefes de Estado iniciaron también conversaciones en temas como el análisis de cuestiones regionales y mundiales.

teleSUR, nama (2023-03-14). Anuncian posible participación de Putin en cumbre del G-20. telesurtv.net El portavoz de Rusia asegura que "la economía mundial dista mucho de limitarse a los países del G7".

teleSUR, nbb, JCM (2023-03-14). Reportan varios ataques incendiarios en el sur de Chile. telesurtv.net También, fue atacada la Empresa CMPC, donde resultaron destruidos en la comuna de Gobea, al menos cinco equipos forestales…

teleSUR, nbb, JCM (2023-03-14). China rechaza ejercicio militar conjunto de EE.UU. y Filipinas. telesurtv.net Los ejercicios, llamados "Salaknib", se celebraran desde el 13 de marzo hasta el 4 de abril.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2023-03-14). Disminuyen casos de Covid-19 por decima semana en Bolivia. telesurtv.net Según el titular el reporte de la semana epidemiológica 10, se reportaron 681 casos, es decir una disminución del 33 por ciento con respecto a la semana anterior…

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-14). Costa Rica acumula 206 casos confirmados de mpox. telesurtv.net A inicios del 2023 año la tendencia ha sido a la disminución de casos confirmados, que se ha mantenido con una notificación de uno a dos casos por día.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-14). Presidente Maduro recibe credenciales de nuevos embajadores. telesurtv.net El mandatario expresó la disposición de su Gobierno de profundizar las relaciones de respeto y amistad con los países que representan.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-03-14). Convocan marcha sindical contra Gobierno de Guillermo Lasso. telesurtv.net Los obreros y estudiantes se manifestarán en defensa de la seguridad social, del empleo, de la salud y la educación.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-14). Congreso peruano retomará debate sobre adelantar elecciones. telesurtv.net El proyecto sugiere que los comicios se celebren en diciembre de 2023 para que el nuevo mandatario peruano asuma en abril de 2024 hasta 2028.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-03-14). Senado chileno votará reducción de jornada laboral. telesurtv.net En junio de 2022 el presidente Gabriel Boric declaró que impulsaría el proyecto de ley para reducir a 40 horas semanales la jornada laboral.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-14). Abren juicio oral contra exdirector de Pemex por caso Odebrecht. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía General de México solicitó 46 años de prisión para el exdirectivo de Pemex, Emilio Lozoya.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-14). Corea del Norte lanza dos misiles balísticos al mar de Japón. telesurtv.net Esta sería la séptima prueba misilística realizada por Corea del Norte durante el 2023.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-14). Perú declara el estado de emergencia por severas lluvias e inundaciones. telesurtv.net El Gobierno peruano indicó que 592 distritos del país se encuentran en riesgo por los aludes, inundaciones que las lluvias pueden ocasionar.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-03-14). Liberan a 130 acusados de los ataques a sedes de poderes en Brasil. telesurtv.net La aprobación emitida por el juez Alexandre de Moraes incluye medidas cautelares para mantener la vigilancia.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-03-14). Más de un centenar de policías asesinados desde 2021 en Haití. telesurtv.net El informe detalló que 31 policías fueron ultimados en 2021, 54 el año pasado y 18 durante el pasado mes de enero.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-03-14). Alrededor de 70 muertos tras reciente ola de violencia en Haití. telesurtv.net El coordinador de la Red Nacional, Pierre Esperánce, denunció la inactividad de la Policía ante los trágicos sucesos.

Toward increased Networking (2023-03-14). Online events w) Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Rob Hopkins, Margaret Atwood, Noam Chomsky, etc. indybay.org Here are about 12 online events taking place over the next 2 weeks (and starting at 11: 30 am tomorrow, Tuesday, 3/14), featuring people such as John and Gabriel Shipton (Julian Assange's father and brother, respectively), India Walton, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Rahwa Ghirmatzion, Peter Linebaugh, Rob Hopkins, Margaret Atwood, Noam Chomsky, and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada and the UK (however, the listed times are all for our "Pacific time zone"). Of course, feel free to share this info with others who might be interested in it.

UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute (2023-03-14). Friday 4/21: DNA Day 2023. indybay.org Baskin Engineering Courtyard, 606 Engineering Loop, Santa Cruz, CA 95064…

United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2023-03-14). Tuesday 3/28: Rally To Rehire Fired Namibian Miners By Chinese National Nuclear Corporation. indybay.org San Francisco Chinese Consulate | Geary & Laguna St. | San Francisco…

United State of Women, partners (2023-03-14). Wednesday 3/22: Self-Managed Abortion On Our Own Terms w/ USOW. indybay.org Virtual event…

Vijay Prashad (2023-03-14). Germany: Frankfurt City Council cancels concert by Roger Waters. greenleft.org.au After a highly acclaimed run in North America, Roger Waters will take his "This Is Not a Drill" tour across Europe. The final concert in Gemrany, originally planned to take place in Frankfurt on May 28, has now been cancelled, reports Vijay Prashad and Katie Halper.

Wei Thai-Haynes (2023-03-14). Sex workers protest for decriminalisation. greenleft.org.au More than 100 people rallied at Hyde Park to demand the nationwide decriminalisation of sex work. Wei Thai-Haynes reports.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Evidence presented in 1973 murder of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. wsws.org Neruda's death took place 12 days after Salvador Allende's Popular Unity government was ousted in a bloody US-backed military coup.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Caterpillar workers erupt in anger after UAW declares sellout contract ratified: "The whole thing feels like a sham" wsws.org While many workers have responded angrily, both management and the UAW expressed their satisfaction following the announcement of their deal's ratification.

WSWS (2023-03-14). The betrayers of Julian Assange. wsws.org This comment is an abridged version of an address by John Pilger in Sydney on 10 March to mark the launch in Australia of Davide Dormino's sculpture of Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden, 'figures of courage'.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Vinyl chloride, dioxin and the poisoning of East Palestine, Ohio. wsws.org The derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3, 2023 and the controlled release and burn of vinyl chloride on February 6 have contaminated the village and large regions of the area with highly toxic chemicals with the potential for significant impact on the health of the population.

WSWS (2023-03-14). The bailout of Silicon Valley Bank and the historic crisis of capitalism. wsws.org The commitment by the Biden administration to do "whatever is needed" to protect the money and riches of financial investors, speculators and the wealthy has again laid bare the real nature of capitalist governments as the executive committee for managing the affairs of the ruling monied elites.

WSWS (2023-03-14). The "safe," "familiar" and "reassuring" 2023 Academy Awards: tedious, self-involved and distant from the population. wsws.org On the whole, the ceremony Sunday night exuded insularity, self-satisfaction and social indifference. No one said a word about war, the pandemic or the fascist threat.

WSWS (2023-03-14). US-South Korea staging largest joint military drills in five years. wsws.org The purpose of the drills is to increase cooperation between the two militaries in preparation for war against China.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Eight migrants drowned in capsized boat off the San Diego coast. wsws.org The tragedy off the US-Mexico border comes less than one month since 59 migrants drowned off Italy's Calabrian Coast.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Los Angeles education unions prepare minimal strike actions as district pushes forward with austerity contracts. wsws.org Last weekend, the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) and SEIU Local 99 education unions collectively representing more than 65,000 in the Los Angeles Unified School District, announced plans to launch a 3-day strike within the coming weeks.

WSWS (2023-03-14). SEP (Australia) campaigners for NSW election speak to Central Coast workers about cost of living crisis and war. wsws.org "Capitalism is like a jungle. You do what you need to do to survive. If you need to kill someone, or step on the head of your friend, that's capitalism. Socialism is totally different. It's guided by equality and supporting healthcare, education and so on. Socialism is for the working class."—Roberto, a truck driver.

WSWS (2023-03-14). After the refugee tragedy off Crotone, Italy: Brussels and Berlin further restrict sea rescues. wsws.org The cruel deaths of the 74 refugees cast a harsh spotlight on the murderous policies of the European Union, which deliberately accepts these victims in order to prevent other refugees from reaching Europe.

WSWS (2023-03-14). California ends mask requirement for health care workers in health facilities. wsws.org Leaving mask policy up to individual health care facilities will only increase deaths and debilitation among patients and health care workers in a system that prioritizes profits over lives.

WSWS (2023-03-14). 50,000 New Zealand teachers prepare for nationwide strike against pay cuts. wsws.org Teachers must draw lessons from the last nationwide strike in 2019, which was followed by sellout agreements imposed by the unions.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 3,000 workers at CN Rail could be in a legal strike position as early as March 21, while Jamaican teachers have launched protests and strikes after delegates rejected the government's pay offer.

WSWS (2023-03-14). US-UK-Australian nuclear submarine deal: Preparation for war against China. wsws.org While outlining a vast military build-up over the coming decades, the US and its allies are planning to station huge stockpiles of offensive weaponry in the Indo-Pacific to prepare for a conflict far sooner than that.

WSWS (2023-03-14). Vote "No" to Verdi's fraudulent contract agreement for German postal workers! Build the Postal Action Committee! wsws.org "The current offer means severe cuts in our wages and is no different from the offer we previously rejected by an 86 percent majority"—Postal Action Committee…

WSWS (2023-03-14). New York City municipal unions impose privatized health care on retirees. wsws.org Last week, an association of New York City unions agreed to provide retired city workers with inadequate privatized health insurance.

WSWS (2023-03-14). The transformation of Germany's postal service into a low-wage sector. wsws.org Deutsche Post DHL Group exemplifies an international trend; mercilessly sacrificing workers' living standards and health for profit.

Yves Engler (2023-03-14). Let's Compare China's 'Agents' in Canada to Israel's. globalresearch.ca

Dianne Mathiowetz (2023-03-13). Activists vow: 'Cop City will never be built!'. workers.org Atlanta Recently, the news cycle has been filled with the struggle against Cop City, the proposed urban warfare training facility to be located on acres of forest lands, which had been previously set aside as a nature preserve and for public recreation. This entire area has now been renamed Weelaunee . . . |

A Guest Author (2023-03-13). La policía ataca un festival de música en Atlanta, Georgia. workers.org Por Defend the Atlanta Forest Atlanta El 7 de marzo, la escritora de Mundo Obrero Dianne Mathiowetz declaró: "Acabo de estar en una conferencia de prensa convocada por varios clérigos locales y nacionales que denunciaron la acción policial de nuevo como prueba de que no hay nada en Cop City . . . |

Betsey Piette (2023-03-13). From Philadelphia to Pretoria, supporters demand 'Free Mumia!'. workers.org Philadelphia An event titled "Bearing Witness in the Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal" brought together over 150 people to the First United Methodist Church of Germantown in Philadelphia, March 11. With a live-stream option, over 2,000 more supporters were able to view the event from other cities and countries. In several . . . |

infobrics (2023-03-13). Mongolia, China and Russia at the Centre of a New Multipolarity. infobrics.org The West seems to be exerting more influence on Mongolian society in order to initiate domestic political instability and sabotage Russian and Chinese projects. However, strong traditions of state governance, reliance on national interests, and reliable neighbours should help Ulaanbaatar to withstand any crisis, writes Valdai Club expert Andrey Gubin…

infobrics (2023-03-13). India, Russia Review Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation. infobrics.org India and Russia reviewed bilateral trade and economic cooperation, including the deficit in bilateral trade, during a virtual meeting between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Russian deputy prime minister Denis Manturov…

infobrics (2023-03-13). China's Trade with Russia Surges at Double-digit Pace in Jan-Feb. infobrics.org China's exports and imports with Russia surged at a double-digit pace in January-February from a year earlier, customs data showed, as China said it had to advance relations with its northern neighbour in an increasingly turbulent world…

infobrics (2023-03-13). Russia's hypersonic response to latest NATO and Kiev regime escalation. infobrics.org The Kiev regime troops tasked with air defense recently reported that the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) used at least six 9-A-7660 "Kinzhal" air-launched hypersonic missiles at once, complaining that they have no means of intercepting such weapons.

infobrics (2023-03-13). Kiev's regime foils dialogue about creation of a safety zone in Zaporozhye. infobrics.org According to Zaporozhye's local authorities, Ukrainian officials are not interested in negotiating projects for nuclear protection.

infobrics (2023-03-13). Slovakia and Poland want American-made F-16's in exchange for delivering MiG-29's to Ukraine. infobrics.org Slovakian and Polish MiG-29 fighter jets will not change the course of war in Ukraine.

Ramzy Baroud (2023-03-13). Even Kissinger Wants Compromise: How Ukraine Became a Winner-Take-All Proposition. mintpressnews.com When the likes of Kissinger are accused of being compromisers, we can be certain that the political discourse on the war has reached a degree of extremism unprecedented in decades.

Fight Back (2023-03-13). Appleton, WI: Students and community celebrate International Women's Day. fightbacknews.org Appleton, WI – Students and other members of the Fox Valley community gathered to celebrate International Women's Day on March 5 in Appleton's Houdini Plaza. Appleton Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and the Freedom Road Socialist Organization co-hosted the rally. | The event was kicked off with a speech by FRSO member Hannah Hurrle, with their speech setting the tone for the afternoon. She reminded people of the origins of International Women's Day and of the relationship between gender inequality and economic inequality. Hurrle highlighted the wage gap between men and women and how that gap is further wi…

Fight Back (2023-03-13). Against Trotskyism: Trotsky and the Chinese Revolution. fightbacknews.org Given the trajectory of Trotsky's line on the USSR, it shouldn't surprising that his theories missed the mark on China as well. In fact, if they had been followed, it is clear that they would have done considerable harm to the Chinese revolution. On the question of China, there are two main things that stand out regarding the position of Trotsky and his followers. First, there is the ever present failure to grasp the national-colonial question in the era of imperialism, and second, there is the failure to understand the united front in relation to that. | The Chinese revolution, led by Mao Zedong and the Communis…

Brandon Jourdan (2023-03-13). 'We must make Macron back down': French workers launch indefinite strike against pension reforms. therealnews.com So far, after weeks of targeted strikes by workers opposing President Emmanuel Macron's plans to raise the national retirement age and reform the country's beloved pension system, the French government has refused to change course. That is why unions across different industries raised the ante last week, launching an indefinite strike until workers' demands are met. As Eric Challal of the

Jon Queally (2023-03-13). Sanders calls for repeal of Trump-era deregulation blamed for bank collapses. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Sen.

Mansa Musa (2023-03-13). A new federal proposal could seize 75% of commissary funds families send to loved ones in prison. therealnews.com

_____ (2023-03-13). "First Daughter" or a new trend of DPRK propaganda? journal-neo.org After mentioning the daughter of the DPRK leader at a military parade and other events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army on February 8, 2023, the author was asked to explain whether the reasoning of some experts that the girl had already been appointed Kim Jong-un's successor was correct. Recall that on […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

_____ (2023-03-13). Georgian Media and NGO Activity on the Level of Potemkin Democracy! journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-03-13). Iraq: Twenty Years of Lost History. journal-neo.org Two bloody events have enraged the entire country, raising the painful question of whether the negative effects of the brazen, unjustified invasion of Iraq by hordes of US troops 20 years ago are still wreaking havoc on all Iraqis today. When Jassim al-Assadi, a leading campaigner for the preservation of Iraq's famous southern marshes, was […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

_____ (2023-03-13). Betting All on Hegemony; Risking All, To Stave Off Ruin. strategic-culture.org The West is too dysfunctional and weak now to fight on all fronts. Yet there can be no retreat without some de-legitimising humiliation of the West. | Just occasionally, a window is opened onto the truth of how the 'system' works. Momentarily, it stands naked in its degeneracy. We avert our eyes, yet, it is a revelation (though it shouldn't be). For, we see clearly how tawdry has been the attire which clothed it. 'Liberalism's' seeming success — almost wholly an ephemeral PR production — serves only to make its underlying internal contradictions more obvious; more 'in your face' — much less cre…

_____ (2023-03-13). The Colour Revolution Is on the March: What's Going on in Georgia? strategic-culture.org The Western-backed activists, who took to the streets with EU flags against the "foreign agents" bill, were actually marching against the Georgian version of a law enacted by the USA in 1939. | Georgia experienced historical days this week — again. Anti-government protests were held throughout the country, especially in the capital Tbilisi, and fierce clashes took place with the security forces. | It was remarkable that activists sang anti-Russian slogans along with anti-government slogans and wore the flags of the United States, the European Union and Ukraine. | The trigger for all these actions was the bi…

_____ (2023-03-13). The American War from Hell, 20 Years Later. strategic-culture.org Who remembers anymore that, in 2003, we were Vladimir Putin? Today, our cable and social-media news feeds are blanketed with denunciations of the president of the Russian Federation for his lawless and brutal invasion of Ukraine. When Secretary of State Antony Blinken met briefly with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New Delhi on March 2nd, he told him in no uncertain terms, "End this war of aggression."

Aaron Mate (2023-03-13). In Nord Stream attack, US Officials Use Proxy Media to Blame Proxy Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Adriaan Alsema (2023-03-13). Petro announces peace process with Colombia's dissident FARC rebels. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said Monday that "a peace process begins" with the largest guerrilla organization of FARC dissidents. On Twitter, Petro specified that there will be formal negotiations between…

Adrian Torres-Trigo, Gabriel Sebhatu (2023-03-13). D.C. Council resolution: Cuba is a target, not a terrorist state. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—A group of local councilors in the District of Columbia is urging the Biden administration to remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List and lift the six-decade-old political and economic blockade of the island. On Feb. 10, 2023, a resolution was introduced pushing for an end to anti-Cuban hostilities—PR25-0113, "Sense of the Council …

African Stream (2023-03-13). Africa's Forgotten War in Mozambique. towardfreedom.org Mozambique's civil war has seen 24 countries send in troops to protect the resource-rich north. But while insurgents have been beaten back and gas fields secured, the local population faces a humanitarian disaster. African Stream takes a look at Africa's forgotten war.

Alexandra Martinez (2023-03-13). Bill Could Disenfranchise Descendants of Enslaved Africans on Island in Georgia. truthout.org The Georgia General Assembly quietly passed a bill on March 2 to modify the rules of the Sapelo Island Heritage Authority without the input of the island's Geechee residents, descendants of enslaved Africans on Sapelo Island. A group of Republican representatives introduced House Bill 273, and it passed unanimously; the bill now moves on to the Senate Committee for Natural Resources and the… |

Amy Goodman (2023-03-13). East Palestine Disaster a Direct Result of Reliance on Fossil Fuels and Plastic. truthout.org Five weeks after the Norfolk Southern toxic train derailment and so-called controlled burn that blanketed the town with a toxic brew of at least six hazardous chemicals and gases, senators grilled the CEO of Norfolk Southern over the company's toxic train derailment. The company has evaded calls to cover healthcare costs as residents continue to report headaches, coughing, fatigue… |

Andrew Korybko (2023-03-13). The Geopolitics of the Iran-Saudi Arabia "Rapprochement": What Are the Implications for Pakistan? globalresearch.ca

Andrew Korybko (2023-03-13). The Geopolitics of the Iran-Saudi Arabia "Rapprochement": What Implications for Pakistan? globalresearch.ca

Andreína Chávez Alava, Venezuelanalysis. (2023-03-13). Hugo Chávez And The Last Solar Eclipse Of The 20th Century. popularresistance.org With his arrival, Chávez broke 40 years of a corrupt system and established a participatory and protagonistic democracy that went beyond electoral processes. This has allowed for people to take power by organizing for social, economic, political and educational purposes. Today, plenty of popular organizations self-govern over their land, resources and production. | Driven by his desire to build another society where the basic aspects of human life are not commodified, the revolutionary leader launched a myriad of economic and social policies to democratize healthcare, food, housing, and access to technology, spor…

Ann Brown (2023-03-13). Jon Jones Wins MMA Championship: Is He The Greatest MMA Fighter in History? moguldom.com Mixed martial artist Jon Jones defeated fighter Ciryl Gane at 2 minutes, 4 seconds of the first round on March 4, in the main event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship 285 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Jones is now the UFC heavyweight champion after owning the light heavyweight division for years. The win has …

Ann Brown (2023-03-13). Anti-Woke Silicon Valley Power Players Beg US Government For Taxpayer Bailout After SV Bank Collapse. moguldom.com The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank was the second-biggest bank collapse in U.S. history. And it happened in just 48 hours. Now, notoriously anti-woke Silicon Valley power players have asked the government for a taxpayer bailout. The receivership of Washington Mutual Bank by federal regulators on September 26, 2008, was the largest bank failure in U.S. …

Ann Brown (2023-03-13). Remembering Big Daddy Kane And How He Was Influenced By The Five Percenters: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com Many hip-hop artists, from Busta Rhymes to The Wu-Tang Clan, have been influenced and inspired by the teachings of the Five Percent Nations. Among them is hip-hop legend Big Daddy Kane. Here are five things to know. 1. Big Daddy Kane Born Antonio Hardy, Big Daddy Kane began his music career in 1986 as a …

Ann Garrison, Black Agenda Report. (2023-03-13). US Shoots Itself In The Foot In Africa. popularresistance.org The US can't seem to understand that the rest of the world, including Africa, doesn't like to be pushed around. African nations' refusal to reinforce US foreign policy in the UN General Assembly is a case in point. During the Assembly's February 16 vote on a resolution "deploring" Russia's action in Ukraine, nearly half the nations who abstained were African, 15 of the 32 , although only 54 of the UN's 193 member nations are African. Those abstaining were Algeria, Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, and Zimb…

Anonymous Contributor (2023-03-13). Report Back from Noise Demo in Support of Those Facing 'Domestic Terrorism' Charges in Atlanta, GA. itsgoingdown.org Report back from recent noise demonstration in solidarity with those arrested in Atlanta on domestic terrorism charges. Originally posted to Scenes from the Atlanta Forest. Supporters, family members, and beloved community members of the 23 young people charged with domestic terrorism at the South River Festival gathered outside of the DeKalb County Jail on March…

Anonymous Contributor (2023-03-13). Mutual Aid and Banner Drops Push Back on Ongoing Attacks on the Houseless in Aberdeen, WA. itsgoingdown.org Report on ongoing actions pushing back on attacks on the houseless in so-called Aberdeen, WA. Originally published on Sabot Media. After delivering a 72-hour notice on Monday, the City moved in around 10am on Friday with bulldozers and dump trucks in order to commit an illegal sweep of the River St encampment of unhoused individuals. Many…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). 82 Thousand People, Including 22 Thousand Protesters, Pardoned In Iran. southfront.org Illustrative Image | More than 82 thousand people have been granted amnesty, including 22 thousand of protesters who were convicted or were awaiting sentencing, claimed the Chief of Justice of Iran Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i. The amnesty is timed to the 44th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. | Iran's Supreme leader Ali Khamenei agreed to pardon tens of thousands of convicted and under investigation, including protesters, in February. It was also extended to those who shouted slogans against Khamenei o…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). In Video: Ukrainian Tactics Hampered Evacuation Of The Wounded From Bakhmut. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). "It's As Bad As We Thought": CCP Money Flowed To Biden Family According Bank Records, Documents Obtained By House GOP. southfront.org Originally published by ZeroHedge Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have been working with four witnesses with close ties to the…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). Military Situation In Bakhmut On March 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the village of Orikhovo-Vasylivka; | Russian forces took control of some areas of the Bakhmut-Konstantinovka road on the outskirts of Bakhmut; | Russian forces expended the zone of their control in Budenovka district, approaching the last road in the south-west of Bakhmut; | Russian forces launched the mop up operation in the underground facilities of the Azom non-ferrous metal working plant; | The AFU are repo…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). Military Situation In Donbass on March 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army is advancing in Krasnogorovka and took control of a dam near Kamenka located north of Avdiivka; | Ukrainian artillery reportedly destroyed Russian ammunition depot south of Ivanivske; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue on the outskirts of Ugledar; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue on the western outskirt…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). Military Situation In Yemen On March 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). Reports: US Airstrike in Somalia Killed 7 Civilians in January. southfront.org Illustrative Image | The US military hasn't taken credit for the strike, which was reported on January 30 | Originally published by According to the monitoring group Airwars, a suspected US drone strike Airwars cited media reports from three…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). Stoltenberg On Air, Let's Count The 'A's. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). US B-52 Strategic Bombers Worked Out Nuclear Strikes On Russia And Iran. southfront.org Illustrative Image | The US Air Force has recently increased the activity of its strategic bombers near the borders of Russia and Iran. | On March 11, the US strategic bomber B-52H Stratofortress, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, worked out a missile launch on the Russian city of St. Petersburg. The aircraft with the board sign NOBLE61 approached the island of Gotland, which is about 200 km from the Russian northern capital. It took off from Poland, not reaching the borders with the R…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). US Cannot Win A War With China Or Russia. southfront.org

Anonymous765 (2023-03-13). Ukrainian Military Does Not Stop Shedding Blood Of Innocent Civilians In Donbass. southfront.org |

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Beware the "Cides" of March. transcend.org 8 Mar 2023 – Reflections on Human Frailties, Virtues, and Betrayal: Finding Solace in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar"

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Holi: The Colours of Biodiversity. transcend.org 8 Mar 2023 – This year, International Women's Day falls on the same day of Holi, the festival of colours, joy and diversity: 8 March. On this day, millions of people take to the streets to celebrate the coming of spring by throwing coloured powders.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). How Stupid Do They Think We Are? A Small Pro-Ukrainian Group in a Yacht Did Whaaaat? transcend.org 8 Mar 2023 – Western "intelligence" and the New York Times in deeper waters than usual, offering us a devious spin and fake story — sadly swallowed by the same media that omitted Hersh's analysis. Ominous.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Imperial Narrative Managers Always Try to Make Peace Seem Unnatural. transcend.org 12 Mar 2023: Peace as an ABERRATION? – "Australia must prepare itself. Most important of all is a psychological shift. Urgency must replace complacency. The recent decades of tranquillity were not the norm in human affairs but an aberration. Australia's holiday from history is over. Australians should not feel afraid but be alert to the threats we face, the tough decisions we must make and know that they have agency. This mobilisation of mindset is the essential prerequisite to any successful confrontation of China." — 'The Sydney Morning Herald' and 'The Age'

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). In Bulldozing Israeli Democracy, Netanyahu Could Become the BDS Movement's Greatest Ally. transcend.org 5 Mar 2023 – Capital is beginning to flee Israel in the wake of the prime minister's judicial overhaul.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). (Italiano) "La pace è l'unica vittoria di cui abbiamo bisogno" e non ha bisogno di armi. transcend.org 5 Marzo 2023 – Scriveva nei giorni scorsi il Financial Times che "le azioni delle aziende del settore della difesa sono salite negli ultimi mesi, perché gli investitori scommettono sulle promesse di un aumento della spesa militare da parte dei governi occidentali per aiutare lo sforzo bellico dell'Ucraina contro la Russia".

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). John Pilger Speaks about Julian Assange in Sydney 10 Mar 2023. transcend.org 10 Mar 2023 – Australia, the ultimate betrayer of Julian Assange.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Media Ignore Seymour Hersh Bombshell Report of US Destroying Nord Stream II. transcend.org Seymour Hersh published an in-depth report about Biden deliberately blowing up the Nord Stream II gas pipeline but corporate mainstream media have ignored the Pulitzer Prize reporter's bombshell. In the US, only four mentions were found among the 20 most influential publications.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Message from Dr Vandana Shiva for Holi and Women's Day. transcend.org 8 Mar 2023 – Women of the world are the primary guardians and custodians of biodiversity and life. They are holding and protecting the ancient and precious knowledge on how to use and preserve biodiversity for healthy food, healthy communities and healthy environments.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). No Solution in Sight for Palestinians. transcend.org 3 Mar 2023 – The leaders of the world as of now have shown little interest in resolving conflict between Jews of Israel and Palestinians. The situation in Israel is probably by design to destroy the aspirations of Palestinians now.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Open Letter from 'Diverse Women for Diversity' to World Leaders. transcend.org 8 Mar 2023 – ®Diverse Women for Diversity ®, meeting together in Dehradun, India, representing 17 nationalities and multiple cultures, welcome and support the decision of the Mexican government to phase out GMOs and glyphosate. We are outraged and dismayed that the US government is bullying Mexico to impose GMO transgenic corn in violation of Mexico ¥s sovereignty.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Peace Propagators (Part 1): The Sufi Spiritual Masters. transcend.org "Spirituality, Not Religiosity, Is the Strongest Pillar of Peace"

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). The Disturbing Groupthink over the War in Ukraine. transcend.org 3 Mar 2023 – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asserted that U.S. support for Ukraine "is motivated, first and foremost, by a moral duty to come to the aid of a people under attack." Why this supposed moral duty does not apply to the Palestinians or disappears when the U.S. wages offensive wars and campaigns of mass slaughter throughout the world?>

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). The U.S. Must Stop Threatening China! transcend.org The US Aggressive Military-Industrial Complex – The great danger is that the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict will result in nuclear war. However, politicians from both U.S. political parties are so blinded by nationalism that they believe the risks to be necessary in order to "weaken Russia", thus asserting American global hegemony.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). 'They Were Burning Our House with Kids Inside—the Army Didn't Let Us Through'. transcend.org 2 Mar 2023 – Children trapped by settlers. A mutilated pet. Checkpoints blocking aid. A Palestinian family recounts the horrifying night of the Huwara pogrom.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Time for a Remedial Global Nuclear War? transcend.org Recognizing an Unconscious Collective Need for Disastrous Cathartic Experience…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). US Occupation of Syria Will Continue. transcend.org 6 Mar 2023 – According to eyewitness accounts, as recently as 27 Feb US troops transported at least 34 tankers filled with stolen Syrian oil through the illegal Al-Mahmoudiya border crossing to their bases in Iraq.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Why Do 800 Mothers a Day — 1 Every 2 Minutes— Die from Preventable Causes? transcend.org 7 Mar 2023 – The answer is that there are alarming setbacks for maternal health care and, in many cases, even a total lack of maternity services, which threaten to further raise the number of these tragic preventable deaths one million or more a year by 2030.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Wikipedia: A Disinformation Operation? transcend.org Is Wikipedia an open encyclopedia or a covert disinformation operation?>

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Will the Circle be Unbroken? Reviving the Spirit of Bandung and Panchsheel. transcend.org "I hate the US empire, and I love the US republic." — Johan Galtung. Economic colonization continues, backed up by financial networks, covert CIA/MI6 operations and hundreds of US military bases that dot the globe in over 85 countries. The sun still never sets on the modern Anglo-American empire. Implementation of the Panchsheel principles would set the stage for peaceful coexistence in a nuclear weapons-free world.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Yanis Varoufakis Brutally Attacked by Group of Thugs in Athens. transcend.org 12 Mar 2023 – Last night Yanis Varoufakis, secretary of the Greek Party MeRA25 and founder of DiEM25, was attacked in Athens and taken to hospital with injuries. The condemnation of the violence towards the Greek MP came from (almost) everywhere.

Atlanta Community Press Collective (2023-03-13). Independent Autopsy Reveals Tortuguita Killed While Seated with Hands Raised. itsgoingdown.org Report from the Atlanta Community Press Collective (ACPC) on the results of an independent autopsy of slain forest defender, Manuel "Tortuguita" Esteban Paez Terán. The family of slain activist Manuel "Tortuguita" Esteban Paez Terán released the findings of the independent autopsy today that indicates Tortuguita was killed by a Georgia State Patrol (GSP) SWAT team…

Ben Norton (2023-03-13). "World War III Has Already Started" Between US and Russia/China: French Scholar. globalresearch.ca

Beverly Gologorsky (2023-03-13). The US Government Helped Mitigate Hunger During the Pandemic. Why Stop Now? truthout.org My long-dead father used to say, "Every human being deserves to taste a piece of cake." Though at the time his words meant little to me, as I grew older I realized both what they meant, symbolically speaking, and the grim reality they disguised so charmingly. That saying of his arose from a basic reality of our lives then — the eternal scarcity of food in our household, just as in so many other… |

Beverly Kingston, Sarah Goodrum (2023-03-13). 3 ways to prevent school shootings, based on researchÔøºÔøº. nationofchange.org

Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-13). Silicon Valley Bank and the Anti-Regulation Bank Lobby. dissidentvoice.org Before the financial collapse come the aggressive anti-regulation lobbyists. These are often of the same ilk: loathing anything resembling oversight, restriction, reporting and monitoring. They are incarnations of the frontier, symbolically toting guns and slaying the natives, seeking wealth beyond paper jottings, compliance and bureaucratic tedium. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), for a …

Brennan Center for Justice (2023-03-13). Tuesday 3/14: Black Power & Civil Rights History Talk w/ Journalist & Author, Mark Whitaker. indybay.org Online event…

Brett Wilkins (2023-03-13). Fearing Future Probes of US Atrocities, Pentagon Blocks ICC From Russian War Crimes Evidence. globalresearch.ca

Brian Maher (2023-03-13). The 10 Rules of Propaganda. globalresearch.ca

C.J. Atkins (2023-03-13). Silicon Valley Bank collapse reveals danger of a wider financial crisis. peoplesworld.org Finance capital seems poised to once more drag the country into a new banking crisis, dredging up the specter of the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers and the Great Recession that it sparked. Since Friday, the U.S. government has seized control of two banks in an effort to slow the development of a classic "run …

Chris Walker (2023-03-13). Black Student Sues School After Teacher Assaulted Her for Not Reciting Pledge. truthout.org A 15-year-old in South Carolina is suing her school district for violating her civil rights after a teacher assaulted her in the hallway for refusing to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Marissa Barnwell, a Black honor roll student at River Bluff High School, was walking to her classroom on November 29, 2022 — her birthday — when a teacher, Nicole Livingston, grabbed her and held her against a wall… |

Chris Walker (2023-03-13). Pence Slams Trump for Jan. 6 in Untelevised Speech But Refuses to Testify to DOJ. truthout.org In a speech over the weekend, former Vice President Mike Pence criticized former President Donald Trump for his actions preceding the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building. "[Trump's] reckless words endangered my family and everyone at the Capitol that day, and I know history will hold Donald Trump accountable," Pence said on Saturday at the annual Gridiron Dinner. In the days after… |

Cristina Escobar (2023-03-13). Melissa Barrera on Having Two Latinas Star in 'Scream VI' (INTERVIEW). latinorebels.com "For the longest time, we were only thought of as side characters, the best friend, or the one that gets killed off first," Melissa Barrera, who stars as co-lead Sam in the latest installment in the 'Scream' series, told Latino Rebels. "To have two final girls that are Latinas is powerful."

Dan Williams (2023-03-13). The latest on Tyre Nichols investigation. america.cgtn.com The fallout continues following the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by police officers in Memphis earlier this year. Earlier this week, a court ordered a delay of the release of further video of the beating until the state and the defendants had reviewed the …

Dana Sanchez (2023-03-13). U.S. Government Bails Out Elite Silicon Valley Venture Capital Ecosystem: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com The U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve bailed out the failed Silicon Valley Bank and the venture capital ecosystem over the weekend, guaranteeing uninsured deposits and offering loans to other banks so they don't have to lose money on their fixed-income assets. While regulators and Biden officials have been telling the U.S. that the economy is …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-13). US-Ukraine Unity Is Cracking Apart. news.antiwar.com Over one year since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, there are growing differences between Washington and Kyiv on how to move forward in the conflict, POLITICO reported Sunday. One issue is over Bakhmut, the eastern Ukrainian city where Russian and Ukrainian forces have been locked in battle for over eight months. Biden administration officials …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-13). China Appoints New Defense Minister Who Is Under US Sanctions. news.antiwar.com China on Sunday named its new defense minister, Li Shangfu, a general who has been under US sanctions since 2018 for overseeing China's purchase of Russian military equipment. The US sanctions on Li could hinder the already-delicate dialogue between the US and China. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had been holding talks with Li's predecessor, …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-13). China's Xi to Speak With Zelensky, Meet With Putin. news.antiwar.com Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine was launched, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The report, which cited people familiar with the matter, said Xi is also planning to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-13). Former Trump Official Says US Would Destroy Taiwan's Semiconductor Factories if China Invades. news.antiwar.com

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-13). Kremlin Says Goals in Ukraine Can Only Be Achieved Through Military Means. news.antiwar.com The Kremlin said Monday that Russia's goals in Ukraine can only be achieved through military means at the moment and ruled out the idea that peace talks were possible. "For us, the absolute priority continues and will always remain the achievement of the goals set. At the moment, they can only be achieved by military …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-13). US, UK, Australia Unveil AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Deal. news.antiwar.com On Monday, the US, Britain, and Australia unveiled their plans to develop nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS, a military pact the three countries signed in September 2021 to coordinate on advanced military technology against China. President Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese formally announced the plans at the US Naval …

Dave Sweeney (2023-03-13). Fukushima: a continuing disaster 12 years on. greenleft.org.au More than $120 billion has already been spent stabilising the stricken Fukushima site, and the crisis continues with a plan to release large volumes of contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean. Dave Sweeney and Sue Wareham report.

David Cronin (2023-03-13). Why is the EU suddenly worried about Israeli "democracy"? electronicintifada.net Racist police force takes part in efforts to fight cybercrime.

David Giesen (2023-03-13). Monday 3/13: Women's History Month goes MONOPOLY! indybay.org ON LINE: | Google Meet joining info | Video call link: meet.google.com/yvd-fugx-bne

Dean Baker (2023-03-13). SVB Was Donald Trump's Bailout. cepr.net There are two key points that people should recognize about the decision to guarantee all the deposits at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB): It was a bailout Donald Trump was the person responsible. The first point is straightforward. We gave a government guarantee of great value to people who had not paid for it. We will …

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-13). Branding the Acceptable: Battling Cancel Culture at Adelaide Writers' Week. asia-pacificresearch.com

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-13). Disastrous Harvest: Silicon Valley Bank and the Anti-Regulation Bank Lobby. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Peter McCullough (2023-03-13). FDA and CDC Assertions in Doubling Down on COVID-19 Vaccination. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-03-13). COVID-19 Vaccinated High School Children Are Having Cardiac Arrests, Heart Attacks While Playing Sports — Plus 31 Shocking VAERS Reports, Some of Them Fatal. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Chinese export orders see mixed results. ecns.cn Some enterprises have won a lot of overseas orders, while the others said they have suffered setbacks, according to the results released by Chinese local governments.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). May Day holiday expected to witness explosion of outbound trips. ecns.cn Chinese citizens'outbound trips may see an explosive growth during the upcoming May Day holiday as a package of favorable policies were released to recover the country's tourism market.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Huge fire breaks out in S. Korea's tire plant. ecns.cn A huge fire broke out at a tire plant in the South Korean central city of Daejeon, with no serious injury reported, Yonhap news agency said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Russia launches Proton-M rocket with Luch-5X relay satellite. ecns.cn Russia launched a Proton-M carrier rocket with a Breeze-M upper stage on Monday, sending the Luch-5X relay satellite into space.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). SVB collapse raises systemic 'contagion' worries. ecns.cn The U.S. government would not bail out Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday as systemic "contagion" worries spread across the venture capital and technology industries.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China launches new remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn China successfully sent a new remote sensing satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in the country's northwest region, on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). U.S. regulators close New York's Signature Bank following Silicon Valley Bank collapse. ecns.cn New York-based Signature Bank, a key lender in the crypto industry, was shut down Sunday by state regulators over a "similar systemic risk exception," the U.S. Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Ruins in northwest China confirmed as 3,000-year-old settlement. ecns.cn Ruins discovered in northwest China's Shaanxi Province were confirmed to be a large-scale settlement from about 3,000 years ago, according to archaeologists.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Female live-streamers boost China's rural revitalization. ecns.cn Internet economy has brought more opportunities to women living in rural areas who are able to surf the internet. They have become live-streamers to introduce rural scenery and sell local specialties, making a great contribution to rural revitalization.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Hong Kong secretary for culture congratulates Michelle Yeoh on winning Oscar Best Actress. ecns.cn Kevin Yeung, the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hong Kong Special Administration Region on Monday congratulated Michelle Yeoh on winning Best Actress at the 95th Academy Awards.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Insights | Robert Kuhn: Private business of great significance in achieving common prosperity. ecns.cn Over the past three decades, Robert Kuhn, a famous U.S. strategist and banker, has been focusing on China's economic development. In his eyes, China has made great economic progress, which is of great significance.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Reaching 2023 GDP growth target requires redoubled efforts: Chinese premier. ecns.cn To achieve the 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of around 5 percent on the current high base of China's economic output is not an easy task and requires redoubled efforts, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China to continue to deepen reform, opening up: premier. ecns.cn China will keep to the direction of socialist market economic reform, promote higher-level opening up and inject stronger vitality into development by deepening reform and opening up, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Premier voices full confidence in China's economic outlook. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday voiced full confidence in the prospect of the country's economy, saying that it will break winds and waves and sail toward a bright future.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Institutional strength an advantage for China's economic development: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that the notable institutional strength is one of the advantages for China's economic development.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China's private enterprises to enjoy better environment, broader space for development: premier. ecns.cn Private enterprises in China will enjoy better environment and broader space for development, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China to step up policy support for employment: premier. ecns.cn China will continue to pursue an employment-first strategy and increase government support to boost employment, Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China's food security well guaranteed: premier. ecns.cn China's food security is well guaranteed on the whole and China will make sure that the rice bowl of the 1.4 billion Chinese people will always be firmly held in their own hands, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Chinese premier pledges to focus efforts on high-quality development. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday pledged to focus efforts on promoting high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Chinese premier expresses confidence in HK, Macao's bright future. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that Hong Kong and Macao will enjoy an even brighter future with the full support from the central government.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Rich supply of human resources remains China's notable strength: premier. ecns.cn A rich supply of human resources remains China's notable strength, as its demographic dividend has not disappeared and its talent dividend is in the making, Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China's COVID-19 response completely right, highly effective: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that China's COVID-19 response strategies and measures are completely right and have delivered highly effective outcomes.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Early restoration of normal exchanges across Strait requires joint efforts: premier. ecns.cn The early restoration of normal exchanges and regular cooperation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait is a shared aspiration and requires joint efforts of both sides, said Premier Li Qiang on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China, U.S. can, must cooperate: premier. ecns.cn China and the United States can and must cooperate, and there are a lot that the two countries can achieve by working together, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China-U.S. consensus needs to be translated into policies, actions: premier. ecns.cn The consensus reached between the top leaders of China and the United States during their meeting last November needs to be translated into actual policies and concrete actions, Premier Li Qiang said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Chinese premier vows to further improve gov't conduct. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday pledged further efforts to improve the conduct of the government and vowed zero-tolerance for corruption.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China to promote rural revitalization through deepening reform: premier. ecns.cn China will deepen reform of its rural sector to provide drivers for rural revitalization, Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Xi to attend CPC and World Political Parties Summit. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) and World Political Parties Summit will be held Wednesday via video link, Hu Zhaoming, spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, announced Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Xi to attend dialogue between CPC, world political parties. ecns.cn A dialogue between the Communist Party of China (CPC) and other political parties from across the world will take place Wednesday via video link, Hu Zhaoming, spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, announced Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China's national legislature holds closing meeting. ecns.cn The closing meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Chinese premier meets press after annual legislative session. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang (C, rear) meets the press after the closing of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Human activities confirmed at Yeyuan site in Shaanxi. ecns.cn The unearthed items include stone scrapers, sharp tools, chopping tools, and hand axes. Excavation confirmed that ancient humans existed in Luonan area millions years ago and cultural exchanges between humans in different regions during the Paleolithic Period.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China's scientific research ship returns to Sanya after mission. ecns.cn China's scientific research ship Tansuo-1, carrying the deep-sea manned submersible Fendouzhe (Striver) arrived in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Levee breach forces thousands to evacuate in U.S. California. ecns.cn Residents were forced to evacuate in the middle of the night after an atmospheric river surge broke the Pajaro Levee and sent flood waters flowing into the community.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Sunshine creates mysterious beauty in Shaanxi canyon. ecns.cn Sunshine casts into the Ganquan canyon through the fissures, creating mysterious beauty at Ganquan County of Yan'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Rain, water and wind over millions of years has sculpted its red sandstone into various textures and shapes.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Michelle Yeoh makes historical Oscar win. ecns.cn Michelle Yeoh accepts the Oscar for Best Actress for "Everything Everywhere All at Once" during the Oscars show at the 95th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 12, 2023.

Editor (2023-03-13). 26 arrested, 4000 searched on 7th day of protests in France. mronline.org Videos circulated all over the internet of the brutality that occured between demonstrators and riot police.

Editor (2023-03-13). China's peace plan for Ukraine. mronline.org It will be attractive to the Global South, writes Tony Kevin. It will cause consternation in the Western war party camp.

Editor (2023-03-13). Chris Hedges: Ukraine's Death by Proxy. scheerpost.com Ukraine is a pawn for militarists intent on degrading Russia and ultimately China in a self-defeating quest to ensure U.S. global hegemony. The end of this war, like most proxy wars, will be ugly.

Editor (2023-03-13). 3D Analysis Shows How Israeli Troops Fired Into Group of Civilians. scheerpost.com According to The Washington Post's reconstruction of the raid in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, Israeli military fired repeatedly into a group of civilians taking shelter between a mosque and a clinic, killing two and wounding three others.

Editor (2023-03-13). Employers Want to Bring Child Labor to Some of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the Country. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-13). Los Angeles Sheriff's Second-In-Command Has Alleged Gang Tattoo. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-13). On The Brink: Jenin's Rising Resistance. scheerpost.com By Mondoweiss On January 26, 2023 the Israeli army conducted a deadly invasion into the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. In the span of a few hours, the army shot and killed 9 Palestinians. A 10th Palestinian succumbed days later to wounds sustained during the raid. It was one of the deadliest …

Editor (2023-03-13). These Men Fought White Supremacists and Got Sentenced to Over 200 Years. scheerpost.com

Ediz Tiyansan (2023-03-13). Fukushima's nuclear plant discharge concerns. america.cgtn.com It's been 12 years since an earthquake and a tsunami damaged cooling systems at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, causing three reactors to melt and release large amounts of radiation. As part of Japan's decommissioning strategy, the nuclear plant will be discharging treated radioactive …

Ediz Tiyansan (2023-03-13). Major wins for Asian and Asian-Americans at the Oscars. america.cgtn.com A quirky sci-fi movie centered around a Chinese immigrant family became the most prized production in this year's Academy Awards. "Everything Everywhere All At Once" won seven Oscars in the categories of best picture, director, original screenplay, lead actress, supporting actress, supporting actor, and editing. …

Emanuel Pastreich (2023-03-13). Bankrupt Banks, Food Crisis, Mandatory Vaccine and Our Grim Future. This time, the Virus has Infected Money Itself. globalresearch.ca

George D. O'Neill, Jr. (2023-03-13). Death of a Myth. Americans Need to Wake Up to the Realities of a Post-unipolar World Before It's Too Late. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-03-13). Selected Articles: Short List of USAID Subversion Operations. globalresearch.ca By The first thing to know: the agency is run out of the State Department. Its pubic relations cover is to provide "international development." This is code for …

Greg Kearney (2023-03-13). SVB collapse: Who will get bailed out, and who will pay? peoplesworld.org Another financial crisis, another bailout? As the bank failures pile up, it seems that capitalism is overdrawn once again. And, as in past economic collapses, it looks like the public will be expected to "socialize" the losses imposed on us by government deregulation and the risky investments of the financial class. Cartoonist Greg Kearney offers …

Houston Tenants Union (2023-03-13). Gulfgate Tenants Fight Back Against Abusive Slumlords. itsgoingdown.org Report back from the Houston Tenants Union in Texas about a recent campaign by tenants against an abusive slum lord. Vera has been living at 7318 Thurow St. for a little over two years. During this time she has dealt with unlawful late fee collection, infestations of rats and other pests, non-functioning toilets and various…

imperial.ac.uk (2023-03-13). Flagship entrepreneurial competition celebrates a decade of innovation. imperial.ac.uk The Venture Catalyst Challenge, Imperial's flagship entrepreneurial competition for early-stage ventures, is celebrating its tenth year.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-03-13). Laser-driven creation of high-energy ions boosts next-gen accelerators. imperial.ac.uk

Institute for Energy Economics, Financial Analysis (2023-03-13). Privatized Power Grid Unlikely to Save Puerto Rico Customers From Disastrous Debt Restructuring Plan (OPINION). latinorebels.com It is time for the oversight board and the governor to give up the fantasy that the debt can be paid without harming Puerto Rico's economy, pensioners, and electrical system recovery. Overly optimistic assumptions contributed to PREPA's bankruptcy. More of the same will not solve its problems.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-13). Nicaragua: Of "Guarangos" Popes, Decrepit Churches, Small and Large Homelands. libya360.wordpress.com Jorge Capelán On Friday there was a scandal that is still reverberating around the world. In a interview with the right-wing and anti-popular media par excellence, Infobae, sworn enemy of everything that smells of Patria Grande, Mr. Jorge Bergoglio, that for about 10 years has held the religious name of Francis, delivered an outburst of,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-13). Saudi-Iran Deal: A Possible US 'Suez Moment'. libya360.wordpress.com As'ad AbuKhalil Smoke rises from oil tanks beside the Suez Canal hit during the initial Anglo-French assault on Port Said, Nov. 5, 1956. (Fleet Air Arm, Imperial War Museums, Wikimedia Commons) The U.S. does not want to experience what Britain experienced in Suez in 1956: a watershed moment signaling its global decline. The announcement in China…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-13). The Grenada Revolution: The Fruit, the Priest and the Jewel. libya360.wordpress.com Lautaro Rivara Grenadian Prime Minister Maurice Bishop (center) with a woman of Grenada's Carriacou island. On March 13, 1979, on the island of Grenada, one of the most hopeful and unknown revolutions of our region began. This is the story of the small country that dared to make a great revolution. Grenada, or How to…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-13). The Imbalance of San Pedro. libya360.wordpress.com Fabrizio Casari Pope Francis' words against Sandinista Nicaragua have aroused astonishment in some quarters, consternation in others. In criticizing the decision of the judicial authority to impose a harsh prison sentence on Monsignor Rolando Alvarez, Francis has gone far beyond what ecclesial language permits, and far beyond what reasonableness suggests. He has accused President Daniel…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-13). Ukraine's Possible Bakhmut Counteroffensive & What Poland's Military Build-Up Means. libya360.wordpress.com Update on conflict in Ukraine for March 13, 2023: — Bakhmut continues to be encircled by Russian forces; — The Western media is reporting conflicting claims by Ukraine and Russia regarding steep losses inflicted on opposing sides; — The West claims Ukraine is inflicting huge losses on Russian forces and that Bakhmut has little strategic…

isabella (2023-03-13). The Unconscionable Push to Bring Back Child Labor. inequality.org Brad Greve has been a Scout leader for more than 20 years. The Davenport, Iowa retiree leads 50-mile canoe trips on Minnesota's Boundary Waters that test teens' mettle while teaching them essential skills. Greve told a story recently where two boys, despite being warned repeatedly, let their canoe drift perilously close to a section of stream that …

isabella (2023-03-13). Making Campuses Platforms for Labor Renewal. inequality.org

Jake Johnson (2023-03-13). Trump-Era Deregulation Deemed a Key Culprit in the Failure of Silicon Valley Bank. globalresearch.ca

James Bovard (2023-03-13). Democrats Champion Censorship and Smear Twitter Files Heroes. globalresearch.ca

Jim Hightower (2023-03-13). Are the women of your statehouse properly attired? nationofchange.org Instead of fixing their image by legislating responsibly, some state lawmakers say a dress code will suffice — for women, of course.

Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2023-03-13). Seismic Iran-Saudi Rapprochement Isolates US. popularresistance.org Ever since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that overthrew the U.S.-allied Shah of Iran, the rivalry between the two major Middle East powers — Iran and Saudi Arabia — has been at the heart of every conflict across the region. | The announcement on Friday that Iran and Saudi Arabia have normalized relations could have a seismic effect on all these conflicts and leave the U.S. on the outside looking in. | In Lebanon, Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Saudi-backed parties might begin to resolve their differences, a unity that would worry Israel and lessen U.S. influence in the country.

John Rachel (2023-03-13). The Realities of the International Power Struggle. dissidentvoice.org Events continue to unfold at a quickening pace. Facing an alarming escalation in tensions around the world, we asked Michael T. Klare for his current thoughts. Michael Klare is a Five Colleges professor of Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts; defense correspondent of The Nation magazine; and author of The …

Jon Queally (2023-03-13). Following Bank Collapses, Sanders Calls for Repeal of Trump-Era Deregulation. truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday night called for a full repeal of the 2018 banking deregulations signed into law by former President Donald Trump and declared that "now is not the time for taxpayers to bail out Silicon Valley Bank" — the California bank that collapsed Friday. On Sunday evening, the U.S. Treasury Department, Federal Reserve, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a… |

Jonathan Cook (2023-03-13). It's Not Just the Settlers — or Israel — Responsible for the Torching of Huwwara. globalresearch.ca

Jonathan Manz (2023-03-13). Former Chief Economist of the World Bank Slams the IMF for Writing Riots into their Plans to Force Nations to Accept IMF Conditions. globalresearch.ca

Joseph Winters (2023-03-13). Plastic Waste That Gets Dumped on Poor Countries Is Massively Underestimated. truthout.org High-income countries have long sent their waste abroad to be thrown away or recycled — and an independent team of experts says they're inundating the developing world with much more plastic than previously estimated. According to a new analysis published last week, United Nations data on the global waste trade fails to account for "hidden" plastics in textiles, contaminated paper bales… |

José Luis Granados Ceja (2023-03-13). Venezuela's Maduro Confirms No Early Elections, Gov't Hardens Stance Against US-EU Demands. venezuelanalysis.com "We do not care what imperialism or the oligarchies think about the political, social, and economic life of Venezuela," said Maduro.

Juan Cole (2023-03-13). As Half a Million Israelis Protest Netanyahu Regime, it Faces setbacks in Arab World. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Hadas Gold and Amir Tal report for CNN that the tenth major weekend of protest against the plans of the government of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to gut the judiciary grew to half a million people, with about 250,000 massing in the streets of Tel Aviv and a similar number …

Kurt Nimmo (2023-03-13). As Color Revolution Rages in Georgia, Neocons Lie About 2008 Conflict in South Ossetia. globalresearch.ca

Labor Video Project (2023-03-13). STOP Sale Of KPFK Bld & Flagrant Violations Of Pacifica Bylaws 6 Year Term Limit-Speak Out. indybay.org

Larry Johnson (2023-03-13). It Ain't Stalingrad, It Ain't Verdun, It Is Bakhmut. sonar21.com A favorite past time of arm chair generals is to look to history to find an explanation that puts a current battle into context. That is being done with the…

Last Real Indians. (2023-03-13). Bison Restoration To Be Led By Tribes. popularresistance.org Washington — The Department of the Interior today announced several new steps to restore wild and healthy populations of American bison and the prairie grassland ecosystem. Through a new Secretary's Order and over $25 million from the Inflation Reduction Act, the Department will empower its bureaus and partners to use the best available science and Indigenous Knowledge to help restore bison across the country. | "The American bison is inextricably intertwined with Indigenous culture, grassland ecology and American history.

Laura Wells (2023-03-13). Hugo Chávez – Ten Years Presente! indybay.org In contrast to the mainstream media and US government portrayal of Hugo Chavez, he left a legacy of lessons that would benefit people and politics in the US, and the world.

Lucy Komisar (2023-03-13). Oscar-winning 'Navalny' documentary is packed with misinformation. thegrayzone.com "Navalny" is a slick production full of highly dubious claims, misinformation, and enough new Cold War propaganda impact to win an Oscar for best documentary. A version of this piece was originally published at The Komisar Scoop. The Oscar-winning 2022 documentary film "Navalny" tells the story of the opposition figure who has become the West's favorite Russian activist. Despite having garnered the support of about 2% of Russian voters, according to the polling firm Levada, Alexei Navalny is presented in …

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2023-03-13). Foreign devils on road to Afghanistan. peoplesdispatch.org Looking ahead, the real danger is that, having failed to get the Taliban to bend while also unable to build an anti-Taliban resistance movement or incite the Central Asian states to decouple from Moscow and Beijing, the US and its allies may now be left with the only remaining option, which is to create anarchical conditions in Afghanistan where there are no winners…

manager (2023-03-13). What to Look for in the February CPI. cepr.net The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) is scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday, March 14th at 8: 30 AM Eastern Time. The clear evidence of slowing inflation in the CPI, as well as other price indices, through the second half of 2022 was weakened by the retroactive application of new seasonal …

Mansa Musa, The Real News Network. (2023-03-13). New Federal Proposal Could Seize 75% Of Commissary Funds Sent To Prisoners. popularresistance.org Incarcerated people across the US could find their commissary funds depleted by a new proposed policy from the Bureau of Prisons to automatically deduct three quarters of all funds prisoners receive from loved ones on the outside. The BOP is justifying the proposed change by appealing to personal responsibility—claiming that the deductions will go towards covering prisoners' financial obligations such as child support and court fees. But what about the financial obligations of the federal government? Billions of public dollars are earmarked for corporate contractors profiting from incarceration and war each…

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2023-03-13). How Comrades Revealed The Existence Of Cointelpro. popularresistance.org On March 8, 1971 a group of 8 activists broke into an FBI office in Media, Pennsylvania and removed every document they could find. Calling themselves the Citizens Commission to Investigate the FBI, they knew there was FBI infiltration and disruption of the antiwar movement and they were looking for proof to present to the public. They discovered far more than they anticipated. | The burglars had all been politically active and some participated in the theft of records from draft board offices. After planning for months they successfully removed documents, copied them and began sending them to newspapers and to p…

Marjorie Griffin Cohen (2023-03-13). Can more for-profit health care be stopped? canadiandimension.com

Mark Gruenberg (2023-03-13). Unemployment rate edges up; Businesses claim to create more low-wage jobs. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—The U.S. unemployment rate edged up 0.2% in February to 3.6%, even as businesses claimed to create a net of 265,000 new jobs that month, including 245,000 in services. Governments said they added 46,000 workers, too. But there's a caveat to all those new service sector jobs: The biggest gainer—bars and restaurants, which added 64,900 …

Matt Taibbi (2023-03-13). Capsule Summaries of All Twitter Files Threads to Date, with Links and a Glossary. globalresearch.ca

Michael Edison Hayden (2023-03-13). 'Alt-Right' Disinformation King Faces Trial. splcenter.org Jury selection started today in the trial of 33-year-old Douglass Mackey, a man who prolifically spread hate and politically charged disinformation under the pseudonym "Ricky Vaughn" during Donald Trump's political rise.

Michael Hudson, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-03-13). Why The US Banking System Is Breaking Up. popularresistance.org The breakup of banks that is now occurring in the United States is the inevitable result of the way in which the Obama administration bailed out the banks in 2008. | When real estate prices collapsed, the Federal Reserve flooded the financial system with 15 years of quantitative easing (QE) to re-inflate real estate prices — and with them, stock and bond prices. | What was inflated were asset prices, above all for the packaged mortgages that banks were holding, but also for stocks and bonds across the board. That is what bank credit does. | This made trillions of dollars for holders of financial assets [mda…

Middle East Monitor (2023-03-13). Where were Defenders of Israeli Democracy Hiding when Apartheid was Growing? juancole.com Israelis continue rallies against gov't judicial overhaul plan. By Ibrahim Hewitt ibrahimhewitt56 ( Middle East Monitor ) — It is heartening to see so many Israelis taking to the streets to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned judicial reforms which will basically give politicians the final say on many judicial issues. It is …

Nancy Rosenbloom (2023-03-13). COVID-19 is Not Over for People Who Are Incarcerated. aclu.org

Newsclick (2023-03-13). India's GDP overestimated? With Aunindyo Chakravarty. peoplesdispatch.org India's GDP growth has not been matched by a similar growth in key sectors of the economy. This indicates that India's fabled GDP growth rate is more a mirage than reality, says senior journalist Aunindyo Chakravatry…

Nitakuwa Barrett Orsak (2023-03-13). We Must Recognize That the Eviction Crisis Is Also a Public Health Crisis. truthout.org For the past several years I've worked with a tenants' rights organization in Austin, Texas, focusing on the intersection of housing and health. Mold and pests are among the most common reasons tenants organize to improve their housing conditions. These both have the potential to cause illnesses, including asthma, allergies and rashes. Tenants also organize for fair housing practices… |

Nitza Soledad Perez (2023-03-13). Florida's risk of climate change. america.cgtn.com Weather researchers say the U.S. state of Florida is at the center of climate change. One official says Florida is "uniquely at risk" particularly when it comes to extreme weather events." The subject of preparedness for powerful hurricanes has been an important topic at …

noreply (2023-03-13). Brian Gets Into The Neck Of The Woods… smoothiex12.blogspot.com of Poland's rearmament issue and some operational issues of Bakhmut. Definitely is worth watching.

Norman Solomon (2023-03-13). Israel's Liberal Supporters Are Taking Their Denial to a New Level. indybay.org

Olivia Wood, Left Voice. (2023-03-13). CUNY Union Chapter Passes Resolution In Support Of Trans Rights. popularresistance.org In a March 10 chapter meeting, union members from the CUNY Graduate Center and the CUNY professional schools unanimously passed a resolution in support of trans rights, pledging support to all workers fighting the nearly 400 anti-LGBTQ bills currently under consideration in the United States, and committing to fighting for trans co-workers and students at the City University of New York. The full text is published below. | Statements of support are always nice, but can often feel hollow. But as the author of this resolution myself, let me be perfectly clear: | We are already working on organizing for expanded nam…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-03-13). Following Chinese Mediation, Iran and Saudi Arabia To Resume Diplomatic Relations. orinocotribune.com By Friends of Socialist China — Mar 11, 2023 | The announcement from Beijing on Friday March 10 that, following Chinese mediation, Iran and Saudi Arabia are to resume their diplomatic relations is widely recognised as a stunning diplomatic and political development, with profound implications not only for the Middle East (or West Asia), but also for international relations generally. | In a Joint Trilateral Statement by the People's Republic of China, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the three countries announced that, "an agreement has been reached between the Kingdom of Saudi A…

People for the American Way & DFAD (2023-03-13). Thursday 3/9: Freedom to Vote Movement Virtual Rally w/ the MLK Jr Family & PFAW. indybay.org Online rally…

People's Dispatch. (2023-03-13). Millions Of Women Protest Across Latin America And The Caribbean. popularresistance.org In Argentina, women and gender-diverse people participated in a national strike, organized for the seventh consecutive year, and mobilized throughout the country demanding an end to gender discrimination and violence against women and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-13). At least 23 Cop City protesters charged with domestic terrorism in Atlanta. mronline.org At least 23 people, including a legal observer, have been charged with domestic terrorism as protests against massive police training facility continue.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-13). Anti-fascists in Bulgaria protest bid to relocate Monument to the Soviet Army. peoplesdispatch.org Russophobia has spiked across Europe as the Russia-NATO war in Ukraine continues. Right-wing groups and governments in Eastern Europe have intensified their attempts at decommunization…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-13). At least 30 migrants missing after boat capsizes in Mediterranean Sea. peoplesdispatch.org At least 30 migrants are missing or presumed dead in the Mediterranean Sea after another boat capsized off the coast of Libya on Sunday, March 12. At least 17 people were reportedly rescued by private merchant ships, in collaboration with European border control agency FRONTEX. | According to reports, the boat had 47 passengers on board and was traveling from Libya to Italy. It capsized around 110 miles northwest of Benghazi, after rescue operations had already begun. | According to a statement issued by the Italian coast guard, the rescue operation—which was delayed due to bad weather—was ongoing wit…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-13). Fire in Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh leaves thousands homeless. peoplesdispatch.org Close to 12,000 Rohingya refugees were rendered homeless and more than 2,000 shelters in a refugee camp in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar were destroyed after a fire on Sunday, March 5…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-13). Why are the people of Swaziland protesting the upcoming parliamentary elections? peoplesdispatch.org The Communist Party of Swaziland is continuing to organize actions protesting the upcoming parliamentary elections in the country. Swaziland is the last remaining monarchy in Africa, and the people of the country have been facing brutal repression for resisting the king's rule.

Peter Koenig (2023-03-13). China's Initiative: Iran and Saudi Arabia Are Back on the Diplomatic Track. Ending the Atrocious War in Yemen? globalresearch.ca

Prabhat Patnaik (2023-03-13). Imperialism and natural resources. mronline.org There is an overwhelming asymmetry between the level of "development" and the possession of natural resources among countries of the world.

Prof Michael Hudson (2023-03-13). Why the US Banking System Is Breaking Up. Michael Hudson. globalresearch.ca

rebekah (2023-03-13). How to Persuade a Billionaire. inequality.org A mid-pandemic survey from Pew found that 55 percent of Americans have no opinion on whether billionaires — whose wealth doubled during the pandemic — are good or bad for the United States. How do we shift the narrative to convince a larger majority of the dangers of wealth hoarding at the top end of …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-13). Headlines, before and after. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-13). Largest-ever group of NATO commanders meet on Russian frontier. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Independent Barents ObserverMarch 9, 2023 Key NATO commanders teamed up with newcomer Sweden at northern border with Russia "I'm very happy about the political decision to become a part of NATO," says Lieutenant general Carl-Johan Edstrà∂m, Chief of Joint Operations with the Swedish Armed Forces. On Thursday, he flew north together with the largest group …

Robert S. Becker (2023-03-13). How badly will today's rip-roaring 'transparency' surge scar MAGA rampages, McCarthy, FOX and Trump? nationofchange.org If serial, truth-telling transparency doesn't wreck Republicanism as a viable governing party, scaring electability, voters will only have themselves to blame.

Roger McKenzie (2023-03-13). French Senate defies two million protesters, approves raising retirement age. peoplesworld.org The French Senate voted late on Saturday to approve the deeply unpopular reform to the country's pension system. This came hours after two million people at some 239 demonstrations took to the streets to oppose the cornerstone policy of President Emmanuel Macron's second term in office. The Senate voted by 195 votes to 112 late …

Ronan Burtenshaw, Tribune Magazine. (2023-03-13). Forward Ever, Backward Never: Grenada's Revolution At 40. popularresistance.org When Maurice Bishop, the revolutionary Grenadian leader, appeared at Hunter College in Brooklyn, New York in August 1983, the Reagan administration was worried. Four years earlier, in 1979, a socialist revolution had installed Bishop's New Jewel Movement (NJM) in power in the Caribbean microstate of less than 100,000 people. A state department report from the time summarised the Americans' concerns. The revolution in Grenada, it said, was in some ways even worse than the Cuban Revolution that had rocked the region a quarter of a century earlier: the vast majority of Grenadians were black, and therefore their stru…

rqorinoco (2023-03-13). 'No Pain Is Like Mine': On International Women's Day, Palestinian Female Prisoners Endure 'Harsh Conditions'. orinocotribune.com By Palestine Chronicle Staff | 29 Palestinian female prisoners are currently held under harsh conditions in Israeli prisons, subjected to a systematic policy of medical negligence, Palestinian prisoners' support and human rights group Addameer said. | Releasing the figures on March 7, the human rights organization took the opportunity to raise awareness of the plight of two 16-year-old teenagers who are among those detained. | According to Addameer's report, several female prisoners are injured while 15 suffer from various health issues, in addition to six mothers, two minors, and a female prisoner who are under…

rqorinoco (2023-03-13). Who Ousted Peru's President of the Poor? orinocotribune.com By Rodrigo Acuña — Mar 9, 2023 | In the last two months, the political crisis in Peru has regularly made it into the mainstream media. On December 7 of last year, the democratically elected Peruvian president Pedro Castillo was removed from power after he attempted to temporarily suspend Congress hours before his third impeachment hearing. | As the first person from an impoverished rural background to become president in Peru, Castillo had found widespread support in the country's poorer regions. His ousting has sparked mass demonstrations and blockades across the country, with protestors calling for Presid…

SAMIR (2023-03-13). Solidarity with 'liberal' Israeli cultural institutions? bdsmovement.net By: | Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)

Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs (2023-03-13). We Demand Santa Cruz City and County Officials Open 24 Hour Emergency Shelters Now! indybay.org Protect the Homeless from the Ravages of the Atmospheric River…

Sasha Abramsky (2023-03-13). Fearing Backlash, Republicans Backpedal on Social Security and Medicare Cuts. truthout.org In 2022, Senator Rick Scott (R-Florida) called for Social Security and Medicare to sunset every five years. The senator's 12-point plan to "rescue America," as he grandiosely put it, would subject all major benefits programs, including those upon which tens of millions of seniors rely, to congressional review. The plan also raised the possibility that these bedrock benefits could be drastically… |

Seymour M. Hersh (2023-03-13). Seymour Hersh in Conversation. On U.S. Sabotage of Nord Stream Pipelines. globalresearch.ca

Seymour M. Hersh (2023-03-13). Video: Seymour Hersh in Conversation. On U.S. Sabotage of Nord Stream Pipelines. globalresearch.ca

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-13). "Another Massive Climate Disappointment": Biden Slammed for Oil Project Approval. truthout.org Climate justice advocates are condemning President Joe Biden for approving a massive oil drilling proposal in northern Alaska known as Willow, which will now be one of the largest new drilling projects in the U.S. The $8 billion project, proposed by ConocoPhillips, will be located in Alaska's North Slope, a majority-Native American area. The drilling will take place over the next few decades on… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-13). Illinois Governor Signs Bill Guaranteeing Workers Paid Leave. truthout.org Millions of workers in Illinois are now guaranteed the right to take paid leave for any reason they choose, after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law on Monday mandating paid time off for nearly all workers in the state. The law, passed by the Democratically-led state legislature in January, allows employees in Illinois to accrue time off based on hours worked, with workers gaining one hour… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-13). Texas Judge Sought to Hide Abortion Pill Hearing From Public to Prevent Protests. truthout.org A Donald Trump-appointed judge who could effectively enact a federal ban on the abortion medication mifepristone privately sought to prevent the public from knowing that a hearing for the case was scheduled in order to prevent protests ahead of the hearing. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, one of the most conservative anti-abortion federal judges in the U.S., recently scheduled the first… |

Staff (2023-03-13). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: La Comunicación Politica en tiempos de odios y mentiras. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Reconocidos periodistas y comunicadores de América Latina presentes en la segunda edición del Coloquio Patria, convocado por la UPEC, estarán invitados este lunes a la emisión de la Mesa Redonda.

Staff (2023-03-13). El Control popular, una necesidad permanente. cubadebate.cu øQué ganamos con el control popular? Garantía de cumplimiento de las funciones, tareas y responsabilidades asignadas, de los deberes que como personas, directivos y representantes tienen, como también se contribuye a la realización de los derechos de aquellos que dependen de sus acciones, de la población.

Staff (2023-03-13). El falso "sorteo de Etecsa" y un ataque de ingeniería social en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Probablemente en las jornadas previas al Día Internacional de la Mujer usted recibió un mensaje de alguno de sus contactos invitándolo a participar en un "sorteo de Etecsa" mediante el cual se obtendrían jugosos "premios", como parte de una "acción" de la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba S.A. en saludo a la icónica fecha. Espero que no haya seguido el bulo.

Staff (2023-03-13). Fidel hace 60 años: Esta fecha tendrá cada vez más fuerza. cubadebate.cu Esta fecha que marca el momento de más alto heroísmo en la historia de nuestra universidad, y que es por eso un día que habrá de culminar siempre en un acto como el de hoy, con los estudiantes fundamentalmente, será una fecha de mayor importancia cada año. No ocurrirá como en el pasado. Esta fecha tendrá cada vez más y más fuerza.

Staff (2023-03-13). Realizar bien su labor: Leitmotiv de la primera liniera cubana. cubadebate.cu Hace solo cuatro meses, Yanelis Rodríguez Reyes se graduó de la Escuela de Capacitación de Linieros Juan Ronda Lezcano. Sin embargo, no se vanagloria de ser la primera mujer liniera en Cuba, ni de que esta sea su cuarta entrevista en tan poco tiempo. Es, de hecho, bastante práctica y asume su oficio, en la Empresa Eléctrica de Capdevila, como uno más.

Staff (2023-03-13). Yulieski quiere darle un alegrón a Artemisa. cubadebate.cu Cuando el estelar lanzador zurdo Yulieski González Ledesma ganó la segunda corona, en sus únicas dos presentaciones en la Serie Provincial de Béisbol, con el modesto equipo de Alquízar, muchos advirtieron que ese debía ser el mérito definitivo para encarar la dirección de los Cazadores de Artemisa. Así fue y, al presentar la renovada nómina, aseguró que sueña en grande.

Staff (2023-03-13). Temporada de lluvias deja unos 60 muertos y más de 12 000 damnificados en Perú. cubadebate.cu La temporada de lluvias, que comenzó en septiembre y ha afectado a 24 de las 25 regiones de Perú con desbordamientos de ríos e inundaciones, ha dejado hasta la fecha al menos 59 fallecidos y más de 12 000 damnificados, además de fuertes daños en viviendas, según datos oficiales divulgados este domingo por el Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil (Indeci).

Staff (2023-03-13). "Todo en todas partes al mismo tiempo", "Sin novedad en el frente" y "Pinocho" triunfan en 95 edición de los àìscar. cubadebate.cu "Pinocho", del mexicano Guillermo del Toro, obtuvo este domingo el àìscar al mejor largometraje de animación en la 95 edición de los premios de la Academia de Hollywood, durante una ceremonia en Los àÅngeles donde "Todo en todas partes al mismo tiempo" y "Sin novedad en el frente" fueron los grandes ganadores de la noche.

Staff (2023-03-13). Captan el momento en que un meteorito se estrella contra la Luna (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El conservador del museo de la ciudad de Hiratsuka (Japón), Daichi Fujii, captó cómo un meteorito colisionó con la Luna, utilizando las cámaras instaladas en su casa para vigilar el satélite de la Tierra, según comunica en su cuenta de Twitter.

Staff (2023-03-13). Conozca las tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 13 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 13 de marzo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-03-13). Cuba reporta más de 400 000 personas afectadas por la sequía. cubadebate.cu Autoridades del Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos (INRH) informaron que más de 400 000 personas están afectadas en el país por la sequía meteorológica, fenómeno que se produce cuando ocurre un periodo prolongado sin lluvias o con lluvias por debajo de la media. Entre el 1ro. y el 10 de marzo, 137 municipios de Cuba no reportaron precipitaciones.

Staff (2023-03-13). El tiempo: Escasas lluvias y tarde cálida. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá con poca nubosidad en todo el archipiélago, desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado con escasas lluvias. La tarde será cálida con temperaturas que alcanzarán máximas entre los 30 y 33 grados Celsius, superiores en el interior y sur oriental, mientras que en la noche estarán entre los 21 y 24 grados Celsius.

Staff (2023-03-13). Israel enfrenta las protestas más grandes de su historia (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cientos de miles de israelíes salieron a las calles en todo el país el fin de semana, en lo que ha sido calificado como las protestas más grandes en la historia de Israel. Las manifestaciones son contra los planes del gobierno para limitar los poderes de la Corte Suprema que, según los críticos, socavan la independencia judicial y amenazan la democracia.

Staff (2023-03-13). La Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 270 MW para el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico nocturna de este lunes una disponibilidad de 2 550 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 750 MW, para un déficit de 200 MW, por lo que, de mantenerse las condiciones previstas, se pronostica una afectación de 270 MW en este horario.

Staff (2023-03-13). Matemática y creatividad: El V Clásico Mundial y el día de Pi. cubadebate.cu En estos días el V Clásico Mundial ha acaparado la atención de millones de cubanos, es por eso que está presente en este acertijo. Demoré enviar este acertijo para saber si éramos el uno o el dos en el Grupo A. °Somos el 1! Por otra parte, el martes 14 es el día internacional de la Matemática, el día de Pi.

Staff (2023-03-13). México vence por amplio margen al actual campeón Estados Unidos en el Clásico Mundial de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu México venció con autoridad 11-5 a Estados Unidos para obtener su primera victoria en el Clásico Mundial de Beisbol 2023. El combinado mexicano llegaba con pronóstico reservado a la segunda jornada del Grupo C y salió rehabilitado del Chese Field de Phoenix (Arizona) al vencer a los actuales campeones del torneo.

Staff (2023-03-13). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 13 de marzo de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-03-13). Signature Bank de Nueva York sufre tercera mayor quiebra en la historia bancaria de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Los reguladores estatales cerraron este domingo el Signature Bank, con sede en Nueva York, dos días después de que Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) protagonizara la mayor quiebra bancaria en Estados Unidos desde la crisis financiera mundial de hace más de una década.

Staff (2023-03-13). Team Asere: La canción que compone Alexander Abreu en apoyo al equipo cubano de beisbol. cubadebate.cu El músico cubano Alexander Abreu y su orquesta Havana D ¥ Primera trabajan en una canción titulada Team Asere, dedicada al equipo de béisbol de Cuba, para la cual reclutaron a varios colegas.

Staff (2023-03-13). Climate & Indigenous Activists Decry Biden's Approval of Willow Oil Drilling Project in Arctic. democracynow.org The Biden administration has approved a massive oil and gas development in Alaska known as the Willow project, despite widespread opposition from environmental and conservation groups that argue Willow will amount to a carbon bomb. The administration also announced Sunday it will ban future oil and gas leasing for 3 million acres of federal waters in the Arctic Ocean and will limit drilling in a further 13 million acres in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska's North Slope. For more, we speak with Siqiñiq Maupin, executive director of Sovereign Iñupiat for a Living Arctic, who says Willow would undermin…

Staff (2023-03-13). East Palestine Toxic Train Crash Shows Plastics Industry Toll on Planet. Will U.S. Ban Vinyl Chloride? democracynow.org Five weeks after the Norfolk Southern toxic train derailment and so-called controlled burn that blanketed the town with a toxic brew of at least six hazardous chemicals and gases, senators grilled the CEO of Norfolk Southern over the company's toxic train derailment. The company has evaded calls to cover healthcare costs as residents continue to report headaches, coughing, fatigue, irritation and burning of the skin. For more on the ongoing fallout from the toxic crash, and its roots in the plastics industry, we are joined by Monica Unseld, a biologist and environmental and social justice advocate who has s…

Staff (2023-03-13). Headlines for March 13, 2023. democracynow.org 8 Dead After 2 Migrant Boats Capsize Off San Diego Coast, 5 Migrants Drowned, 30 Missing and 1,300 Rescued Over Weekend in Multiple Maritime Tragedies, Iran and Saudi Arabia Sign China-Brokered Normalization Deal, Israeli Forces Kill 3 More Palestinians as 500,000 Israelis Join Protests Against Attack on Courts, Hundreds Protest U.S. Visit of Israeli Minister Who Called for "Erasing" Palestinian Town
| , DRC Attack Claims 19 Lives as U.N. Warns of Mounting Humanitarian Disaster, Biden Approves Massive ConocoPhillips Oil & Gas Project in Alaska, Saudi Oil Giant Reports Largest-Ever $161 Billion Pro…

Staff (2023-03-13). China's Middle East Deal: Iran & Saudi Arabia Reestablish Relations as U.S. Watches from Sidelines. democracynow.org Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations after seven years and reopen their respective embassies within months, in a deal brokered Friday by China and signed in Beijing. The rapprochement between the two rivals is the latest sign of China's growing presence in world affairs and waning U.S. influence in the Middle East amid a shift in focus to Ukraine and the Pacific region. "If we have a more stable Middle East, even if it's mediated by the Chinese, that ultimately is good for the United States, as well," says author and analyst Trita Parsi, executive vice pres…

Staff (2023-03-13). Talk World Radio: David Cortright on Peace Activism Against the War on Iraq. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-03-13). Talk World Radio: Jodie Evans and Joe Lombardo: All Out for Peace on March 18. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-03-13). Argentina: Judicial Persecution Against Cristina Fernández Denounced. orinocotribune.com Peronist militants from numerous regions of Argentina participated in the plenary "Fight and Come Back. Cristina 2023." | It's an act to break the ban on the vice president, Cristina Fernández, and denounce the judicial persecution against her. | A crowd of more than 10,000 militants from different Kirchnerist unions and social organizations groups met in the town of Avellaneda, in the province of Buenos Aires, to reject the ruling against the former president. In addition, they demanded that she run in the presidential elections scheduled for next October. During his extensive presentation, Máximo Kirchner, lead…

Staff (2023-03-13). Resuming Iran-Saudi Diplomatic Relations Expedites Ceasefire in Yemen (+China). orinocotribune.com Iran's envoy to the United Nations stated that the agreement to resume diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, signed on Friday, March 10, will expedite the start of negotiations and the formation of an inclusive Yemeni national government. | This milestone will have positive implications at the bilateral, regional, and international levels, including improvements to the network of relations between all nations that make up the Islamic world.

Staff (2023-03-13). Venezuela Beats Dominican Republic 5-1 in First Game of 2023 World Baseball Classic. orinocotribune.com

Suheir Sheikh (2023-03-13). A rare violin for auction in New York. america.cgtn.com A rare violin crafted in 1731 will be going on auction in New York this month and is expected to fetch over $10 million dollars. Once part of the private collection of a Chinese businessman in the city, auctioneers say the piece has piqued the …

Suheir Sheikh (2023-03-13). U.S. electricians shortage. america.cgtn.com The U.S. is struggling with a shortage of trained electricians. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be around 80,000 job openings for electricians every year until 2031. The shortage could get in the way of the country reaching its sustainability goals. …

Tamara Pearson, The Real News Network. (2023-03-13). Indigenous Mexicans Risk Their Lives To Defend The Environment. popularresistance.org They were driving back from a community meeting in Aquila, Michoacan, where the discussion had centered on getting the Ternium mine in the area to cease activities. They dropped someone off, then were never seen again. Later, their car was found empty, riddled with bullets. | Antonio Díaz, an Indigenous Nahua leader opposed to the mine, and Ricardo Lagunes, a human rights lawyer who has taken on numerous key cases in Mexico, went missing on January 15 of this year. | "I miss my brother a lot," Ana Lucia Lagunes, Ricardo's sister, told TRNN. "But while this is directly affecting my family now, [such forced disappe…

Tanupriya Singh, People's Dispatch. (2023-03-13). Prevent: Health Workers Resist UK's 'Counter Terrorism' Strategy. popularresistance.org In the two decades since the UK government unveiled its 'counter terrorism' strategy 'Prevent', campaigners and human rights organizations have consistently documented its impact on racialized and otherwise marginalized communities, and the ways in which public services—including healthcare—have been weaponized in this process. | A part of the government's broader counter-terrorism strategy called CONTEST, Prevent's stated objective is to "prevent people from being drawn into terrorism." First implemented in the aftermath of the 2005 London bombings, Prevent was amended in 2011 to deal with "all forms…

Ted Glick (2023-03-13). Defending the Weelaunee Forest. dissidentvoice.org My creed of nonviolence is an extremely active force. It has no room for cowardice or even weakness. There is hope for a violent man to be some day non-violent, but there is none for a coward. I have, therefore, said more than once….that, if we do not know how to defend ourselves, our women …

teleSUR, jaa, JDO (2023-03-13). Naufragio de embarcaciones deja al menos ocho muertos en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Trascendió que la noche de este sábado, los equipos de rescate recibieron una llamada de auxilio para advertir de un naufragio ocurrido en Blacks Beach.

teleSUR, jaa, JDO (2023-03-13). Reportan nueva manifestación en Grecia tras accidente ferroviario. telesurtv.net Cerca de 12.000 manifestantes hicieron presencia en la capital griega, Atenas, según cifras de la Policía.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). China nombra nuevo ministro de Defensa, sancionado por EE.UU. telesurtv.net La XIV Asamblea Popular Nacional llevará a cabo su sesión de clausura este lunes 13 de marzo en el Gran Palacio del Pueblo, donde el presidente chino, Xi Jinping, pronunciará un discurso clave.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Gobierno de Colombia presenta condiciones para reanudar diálogo con mineros en paro. telesurtv.net En un comunicado, el Gobierno colombiano rechaza los actos de violencia que se han presentado durante la protesta social…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Venezuela vence a República Dominicana en el Mundial de Béisbol. telesurtv.net Esta victoria representa el primer triunfo de Venezuela sobre los dominicanos en cinco encuentros disputados en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Muere el legendario actor mexicano Ignacio López Tarso. telesurtv.net López Tarso, quien era "una biblioteca impresionante" nació un 15 de enero de 1925 en la Ciudad de México.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Ejército israelí asesina a tres palestinos en Naplusa. telesurtv.net Los uniformados abrieron fuego contra cuatro palestinos que viajaban en un automóvil, uno de los cuales fue arrestado.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Mayoría de los peruanos aprueba el adelanto de elecciones. telesurtv.net Según la encuesta nacional realizada por la empresa Datum, un 83 % de la ciudadanía pide comicios anticipados.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Comerciantes de Puno tomarán nuevas acciones de protesta en Perú. telesurtv.net El vocero de los mercados unificados de Puno, Walter Ramos. señaló que este ha sido un acuerdo unificado de todos los centros de abasto y ferias de la ciudad de Puno.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Católicos conmemoran 10 años de la gestión del papa Francisco. telesurtv.net El primer papa latinoamericano hizo un llamado a los fieles a "dar de beber" a quienes tienen "sed de la Palabra de Dios" y necesitan "encontrar en la Iglesia un oasis" contra la indiferencia.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Peronistas rechazan proscripción de vicepresidenta de Argentina. telesurtv.net Máximo Kirchner llama a la militancia a construir las condiciones para que Cristina Fernández pueda ser candidata a próximos comicios presidenciales.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Irán incrementa ventas de crudo pese a sanciones de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Exportaciones de petróleo y gas registran el nivel más alto desde 2018, cuando Washington se retiró del PIAC y prometió reducirlas a cero.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Miles de israelíes protestan nuevamente contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Por décima semana toman las calles de las principales ciudades para rechazar la normativa que impulsa Benjamin Netanyahu.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Critican a autoridades italianas por retraso ante otro naufragio de migrantes. telesurtv.net Guardia Costera italiana fue informada el sábado de una barcaza con migrantes a la deriva. La embarcación no recibió ayuda, se volcó y hay 30 desaparecidos.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Defensa Civil peruana informa sobre afectaciones por lluvias. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 400 distritos a nivel nacional permanecen en emergencia debido a los impactos del ciclón Yaku.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Gobierno de Perú reconoce déficit para hacer frente a emergencia climática. telesurtv.net Ciclón Yaku trae asociadas lluvias, caída de nieve y granizo y una elevada carga de humedad, lo cual dará lugar a precipitaciones inusuales.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Siria reporta llegada de más ayudas para víctimas de terremotos. telesurtv.net Durante esta jornada las autoridades recepcionaron seis aviones, un buque y decenas de camiones cargados de ayuda humanitaria.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Presidente de China considera imprescindible poner al pueblo en primer lugar. telesurtv.net Al intervenir en la clausura de la sesión anual de la Asamblea Popular Nacional (Parlamento), Xi destacó que el pueblo es la fuerza decisiva para convertir a China en un gran país socialista moderno.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Gobierno cubano califica como fracasada la Ley Helms-Burton. telesurtv.net El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel catalogó la Helms-Burton como "una ley anticonstitucional que pretende tratar a Cuba como otra posesión norteamericana".

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Todo en todas partes al mismo tiempo es la ganadora en los Premios Oscar 2023. telesurtv.net La mejor película internacional fue la alemana Im Westen nichts Neues (Sin novedad en el frente), que derrotó a Argentina, 1985.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Fuertes lluvias dejan al menos dos muertos en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La Guardia Nacional reportó sobre el rescate de al menos 56 personas que estaban atrapadas en sus vehículos en la zona que inundó el río Pájaro.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Senado de Francia aprueba reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net El instrumento legal contempla el incremento de la edad de jubilación (que ahora es a los 62 años) cada tres meses a partir del 1 de septiembre de 2023.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Japón conmemora 12 aniversario de terremoto y tsunami. telesurtv.net El primer ministro de Japón, Fumio Kishida, encabezó una ceremonia en Fukushima, durante la cual guardó un minuto de silencio en homenaje a las víctimas del desastre natural.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Siria denuncia un nuevo ataque israelí con misiles. telesurtv.net El 7 de marzo, el Aeropuerto Internacional de Alepo, ubicado a unos 400 kilómetros al norte de Damasco, fue víctima de una agresión armada israelí.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Venezuela liga segunda victoria en el Clásico Mundial del Béisbol. telesurtv.net Venezuela, que en su debut venció a República Dominicana 5-1, se convirtió en el líder del Grupo D del Mundial de la pelota caliente.

teleSUR, MER (2023-03-13). Programa especial de teleSUR sobre los Premios àìscar 2023. telesurtv.net A través de nuestro canal oficial en la plataforma Twitch podrá interactuar con la periodista Sarai Amoros.

teleSUR- jaa, JCM (2023-03-13). Completan en China nomenclatura del Consejo de Estado. telesurtv.net Entre los que continuaron mediante las votaciones de los cerca de 3000 diputados destacaron el canciller, Qin Gang y el primer ministro Li Qiang.

teleSUR- jaa, JCM (2023-03-13). Rusia informa sobre importante avance en Artiómovsk, Donetsk. telesurtv.net El militar informó además que este nuevo paso permitió liberar el importante complejo industrial ubicado en la región.

The Associated Press (2023-03-13). Puerto Rico Breaks World Record as Baseball Fans Go Blond. latinorebels.com Puerto Rico on Friday broke the Guinness World record for the most hair dyed, with 192 men going blond to support the U.S. territory's team vying to win the World Baseball Classic after finishing twice as runner-up.

The Cradle (2023-03-13). China Urges Washington to End 'Occupation and Marauding' of Syria. globalresearch.ca

The Dissenter (2023-03-13). March to Iraq War, 20 Years Later: March 13, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

The Lever (2023-03-13). 📽️ WATCH NOW: The Lever's Leading The Coverage Of The SVB Collapse. levernews.com

Tomdispatch (2023-03-13). As SNAP Benefits are Cut: How it Feels to Be Hungry. juancole.com By Beverly Gologorsky | — ( Tomdispatch.com ) — My long-dead father used to say, "Every human being deserves to taste a piece of cake." Though at the time his words meant little to me, as I grew older I realized both what they meant, symbolically speaking, and the grim reality they disguised so charmingly. …

Unicorn Riot (2023-03-13). Manuel 'Tortuguita' Terán's Independent Autopsy Report Released at Press Conference. unicornriot.ninja

Unicorn Riot (2023-03-13). Triple Bank Collapse hits Silicon Valley & NY amid Economic Downturn. unicornriot.ninja

unitedEditor (2023-03-13). "The US acts destructively, China acts constructively" uwidata.com Western Eurasia is witnessing intensive diplomacy traffic. US Chairman of Chief of Staff, Mike Milley visited the — illegally deployed — US troops on Syrian soil, and the US Secretary of Defense toured West Asia. China has mediated the mutual reopening of the Iranian and Saudi Arabian embassies, while Israel faces domestic turmoil. Again Beijing …

Victoria Koski-Karell, Elio Dortilus, Truthout. (2023-03-13). Colonialism Created Food Insecurity In Haiti. popularresistance.org 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 multipronged human-made disaster, global food productivity growth is down 21 percent. Climate change is exacerbating food insecurity, wiping out agricultural production, devastating livelihoods and forcing people to flee their…

WSWS (2023-03-13). Israeli protest leaders ignore escalating attacks on Palestinians, direct opposition along nationalist lines. wsws.org The protest organisers have made no appeal to Israel's Palestinian citizens, sharing the concern of a government made up of a far-right coalition of fascists, racists and ultra-Orthodox parties to assert their pro-Zionist credentials.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Organise to prevent sell-out of UK teachers' strike by education unions' bureaucracy. wsws.org No amount of desperately unfunny theatrics and stunts can conceal the rotten role being played by the NEU, along with every trade union in systematically sabotaging the fight by workers in defence of their interests.

WSWS (2023-03-13). UAW announces contract passes at Caterpillar amid widespread opposition: "I think it's a huge sellout" wsws.org The UAW announced that its tentative agreement with Caterpillar had passed, while not releasing either the overall ballot totals or the breakdown by local or plant.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Quebec government demands sweeping concessions as unions work to demobilize half a million public sector workers. wsws.org With less than three weeks to go before the contracts of Quebec's 600,000 public sector employees expire, the hard-right CAQ government is making increasingly belligerent threats.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Australia's housing crisis demands a socialist solution. wsws.org Across the country, there are growing reports of people living in caravans, campervans and tents, or sleeping on the streets or in cars alongside freeways.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Australia, India deepen military ties against China. wsws.org The Australian Labor government is doing everything it can to strengthen a network of US-led alliances, all aimed at preparing for an aggressive war against China.

WSWS (2023-03-13). This week in history: March 13-19. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Striking Temple graduate workers offered another rotten contract. wsws.org The details leaked to the press do not come close to meeting any of the demands fought for by graduate students when they walked out to picket on January 31.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Workers' Party of Turkey backs Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu in presidential election. wsws.org The Workers' Party of Turkey, which announced its support for Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu, the presidential candidate of the bourgeois opposition, is setting a new political trap for workers and youth.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Junior doctors stage first day of 72-hour strike action across England. wsws.org The sell-out of the 2016 strike by 50,000 junior doctors by the British Medical Association has contributed to a situation in which real terms pay has declined by around 26 percent since 2008.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Biden announces bailout for wealthy depositors in Silicon Valley Bank. wsws.org The decision came at the end of a weekend of frantic discussions involving the Treasury Department, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the US Federal Reserve after the banks was taken over the FDIC on Friday following a $42 billion bank run the previous day.

WSWS (2023-03-13). The rank-and-file struggle against mass firings at Dana. wsws.org The mounting opposition of rank-and-file autoworkers to mass firings at transnational parts supplier Dana Inc.'s factories in the United States is a major episode in the emerging global counteroffensive of the working class.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Xi Jinping reappointed to head Chinese regime under siege. wsws.org Xi has been thrust to the fore by a fragile CCP regime facing crises at home and abroad—a Bonapartist figure balancing between rival factions of the ruling elite amid sharpening social tensions.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Body camera footage released of Utah police shooting Chase Allan during traffic stop. wsws.org The police footage shows a police officer attempting to pull Allan from his vehicle before five cops shot at him at least 20 times over his "non-compliance."

WSWS (2023-03-13). Denver, Colorado light rail passenger train derails, injuring two. wsws.org The W Line derailment comes after several high-profile freight train derailments in the United States, including the East Palestine, Ohio, disaster.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Amid mass strikes, France's Morenoite Révolution permanente group embraces capitalist rule. wsws.org Amid an emerging, objectively revolutionary situation across Europe and internationally, the union bureaucracies and pseudo-left parties ever more openly oppose revolutionary measures.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Dana Rank-and-File Committee wins backing from Toledo Jeep workers for fight against unjust terminations. wsws.org A delegation of fired Dana workers campaigned at the nearby Toledo Assembly Complex on Saturday, winning support from Jeep workers against the wave of firings carried out with the complicity of the United Auto Workers.

WSWS (2023-03-13). The Whale: The new film by Darren Aronofsky. wsws.org Is it really demonstrating great audacity in our day and age, for example, to suggest that an obese man deserves to be treated like other people?

WSWS (2023-03-13). One year of pseudo-left Boric government in Chile: A program of pro-imperialist and anti-working class reaction. wsws.org Contrary to its promises of equality and justice, the Boric administration has proven to be among the most right-wing governments of Latin America's so-called Pink Tide.

Zoe Alexandra (2023-03-13). Family and community continue to demand justice for Matthew Felix, three years after murder. liberationnews.org "These past three years have definitely been the most difficult three years of me and my family's lives," Samantha Felix, Matthew Felix's sister, told Liberation News, "And the fight for justice has not been linear, sometimes we are out fighting for him and it feels like no one is listening and that no one cares. But then there are days when I remember how many people showed up for Matthew."

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2023-03-13: News Headlines

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-14). The second-largest bank failure in US history reveals double standard. peoplesdispatch.org On March 10, the Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in the second-largest bank failure in US history, topped only by the 2008 recession-era failure of Washington Mutual. SVB, which was founded in 1983 and was the go-to bank for tech startups and other venture capitalists, was the sixteenth-largest US bank according to assets. | The bank failure has sent the US economy reeling, with many working people concerned about the impact this could have on their paychecks, personal savings, and whether or not a 2008-like crisis could be provoked. | US authorities have attempted to employ a crisis control strategy, with US Presi…

Newsclick (2023-03-13). India's GDP overestimated? With Aunindyo Chakravarty. peoplesdispatch.org India's GDP growth has not been matched by a similar growth in key sectors of the economy. This indicates that India's fabled GDP growth rate is more a mirage than reality, says senior journalist Aunindyo Chakravatry…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-13). Anti-fascists in Bulgaria protest bid to relocate Monument to the Soviet Army. peoplesdispatch.org Russophobia has spiked across Europe as the Russia-NATO war in Ukraine continues. Right-wing groups and governments in Eastern Europe have intensified their attempts at decommunization…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-13). Fire in Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh leaves thousands homeless. peoplesdispatch.org Close to 12,000 Rohingya refugees were rendered homeless and more than 2,000 shelters in a refugee camp in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar were destroyed after a fire on Sunday, March 5…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-13). At least 30 migrants missing after boat capsizes in Mediterranean Sea. peoplesdispatch.org At least 30 migrants are missing or presumed dead in the Mediterranean Sea after another boat capsized off the coast of Libya on Sunday, March 12. At least 17 people were reportedly rescued by private merchant ships, in collaboration with European border control agency FRONTEX. | According to reports, the boat had 47 passengers on board and was traveling from Libya to Italy. It capsized around 110 miles northwest of Benghazi, after rescue operations had already begun. | According to a statement issued by the Italian coast guard, the rescue operation—which was delayed due to bad weather—was ongoing wit…

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2023-03-13). Foreign devils on road to Afghanistan. peoplesdispatch.org Looking ahead, the real danger is that, having failed to get the Taliban to bend while also unable to build an anti-Taliban resistance movement or incite the Central Asian states to decouple from Moscow and Beijing, the US and its allies may now be left with the only remaining option, which is to create anarchical conditions in Afghanistan where there are no winners…




Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-13). Why are the people of Swaziland protesting the upcoming parliamentary elections? peoplesdispatch.org The Communist Party of Swaziland is continuing to organize actions protesting the upcoming parliamentary elections in the country. Swaziland is the last remaining monarchy in Africa, and the people of the country have been facing brutal repression for resisting the king's rule.

The Dissenter (2023-03-13). March to Iraq War, 20 Years Later: March 13, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

African Stream (2023-03-13). Africa's Forgotten War in Mozambique. towardfreedom.org Mozambique's civil war has seen 24 countries send in troops to protect the resource-rich north. But while insurgents have been beaten back and gas fields secured, the local population faces a humanitarian disaster. African Stream takes a look at Africa's forgotten war.

Unicorn Riot (2023-03-13). Manuel 'Tortuguita' Terán's Independent Autopsy Report Released at Press Conference. unicornriot.ninja

Unicorn Riot (2023-03-13). Triple Bank Collapse hits Silicon Valley & NY amid Economic Downturn. unicornriot.ninja

José Luis Granados Ceja (2023-03-13). Venezuela's Maduro Confirms No Early Elections, Gov't Hardens Stance Against US-EU Demands. venezuelanalysis.com "We do not care what imperialism or the oligarchies think about the political, social, and economic life of Venezuela," said Maduro.




Nancy Rosenbloom (2023-03-13). COVID-19 is Not Over for People Who Are Incarcerated. aclu.org

imperial.ac.uk (2023-03-13). Laser-driven creation of high-energy ions boosts next-gen accelerators. imperial.ac.uk

imperial.ac.uk (2023-03-13). Flagship entrepreneurial competition celebrates a decade of innovation. imperial.ac.uk The Venture Catalyst Challenge, Imperial's flagship entrepreneurial competition for early-stage ventures, is celebrating its tenth year.

Cristina Escobar (2023-03-13). Melissa Barrera on Having Two Latinas Star in 'Scream VI' (INTERVIEW). latinorebels.com "For the longest time, we were only thought of as side characters, the best friend, or the one that gets killed off first," Melissa Barrera, who stars as co-lead Sam in the latest installment in the 'Scream' series, told Latino Rebels. "To have two final girls that are Latinas is powerful."

Institute for Energy Economics, Financial Analysis (2023-03-13). Privatized Power Grid Unlikely to Save Puerto Rico Customers From Disastrous Debt Restructuring Plan (OPINION). latinorebels.com It is time for the oversight board and the governor to give up the fantasy that the debt can be paid without harming Puerto Rico's economy, pensioners, and electrical system recovery. Overly optimistic assumptions contributed to PREPA's bankruptcy. More of the same will not solve its problems.

The Associated Press (2023-03-13). Puerto Rico Breaks World Record as Baseball Fans Go Blond. latinorebels.com Puerto Rico on Friday broke the Guinness World record for the most hair dyed, with 192 men going blond to support the U.S. territory's team vying to win the World Baseball Classic after finishing twice as runner-up.




Zoe Alexandra (2023-03-13). Family and community continue to demand justice for Matthew Felix, three years after murder. liberationnews.org "These past three years have definitely been the most difficult three years of me and my family's lives," Samantha Felix, Matthew Felix's sister, told Liberation News, "And the fight for justice has not been linear, sometimes we are out fighting for him and it feels like no one is listening and that no one cares. But then there are days when I remember how many people showed up for Matthew."

Beverly Kingston, Sarah Goodrum (2023-03-13). 3 ways to prevent school shootings, based on researchÔøºÔøº. nationofchange.org

Jake Johnson (2023-03-13). Trump-era deregulation deemed a key culprit in the failure of Silicon Valley bank. nationofchange.org "President Trump and congressional Republicans' decision to roll back Dodd-Frank's 'too big to fail' rules for banks like SVB—reducing both oversight and capital requirements—contributed to a costly collapse," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

Jim Hightower (2023-03-13). Are the women of your statehouse properly attired? nationofchange.org Instead of fixing their image by legislating responsibly, some state lawmakers say a dress code will suffice — for women, of course.

Robert S. Becker (2023-03-13). How badly will today's rip-roaring 'transparency' surge scar MAGA rampages, McCarthy, FOX and Trump? nationofchange.org If serial, truth-telling transparency doesn't wreck Republicanism as a viable governing party, scaring electability, voters will only have themselves to blame.

Michael Edison Hayden (2023-03-13). 'Alt-Right' Disinformation King Faces Trial. splcenter.org Jury selection started today in the trial of 33-year-old Douglass Mackey, a man who prolifically spread hate and politically charged disinformation under the pseudonym "Ricky Vaughn" during Donald Trump's political rise.




_____ (2023-03-13). "First Daughter" or a new trend of DPRK propaganda? journal-neo.org After mentioning the daughter of the DPRK leader at a military parade and other events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army on February 8, 2023, the author was asked to explain whether the reasoning of some experts that the girl had already been appointed Kim Jong-un's successor was correct. Recall that on […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

_____ (2023-03-13). Georgian Media and NGO Activity on the Level of Potemkin Democracy! journal-neo.org

Aaron Mate (2023-03-13). In Nord Stream attack, US Officials Use Proxy Media to Blame Proxy Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

ajay tallam (2023-03-13). Monday 3/13: When Life Gives you Lemons, …. Citrus preservation workshop! (And potluck! FREE). indybay.org The PLACE For Sustainable Living | 1121 64th st | oakland, ca 94608…

Anonymous Contributor (2023-03-13). Report Back from Noise Demo in Support of Those Facing 'Domestic Terrorism' Charges in Atlanta, GA. itsgoingdown.org Report back from recent noise demonstration in solidarity with those arrested in Atlanta on domestic terrorism charges. Originally posted to Scenes from the Atlanta Forest. Supporters, family members, and beloved community members of the 23 young people charged with domestic terrorism at the South River Festival gathered outside of the DeKalb County Jail on March…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Beware the "Cides" of March. transcend.org 8 Mar 2023 – Reflections on Human Frailties, Virtues, and Betrayal: Finding Solace in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar"




Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Holi: The Colours of Biodiversity. transcend.org 8 Mar 2023 – This year, International Women's Day falls on the same day of Holi, the festival of colours, joy and diversity: 8 March. On this day, millions of people take to the streets to celebrate the coming of spring by throwing coloured powders.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). How Stupid Do They Think We Are? A Small Pro-Ukrainian Group in a Yacht Did Whaaaat? transcend.org 8 Mar 2023 – Western "intelligence" and the New York Times in deeper waters than usual, offering us a devious spin and fake story — sadly swallowed by the same media that omitted Hersh's analysis. Ominous.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Imperial Narrative Managers Always Try to Make Peace Seem Unnatural. transcend.org 12 Mar 2023: Peace as an ABERRATION? – "Australia must prepare itself. Most important of all is a psychological shift. Urgency must replace complacency. The recent decades of tranquillity were not the norm in human affairs but an aberration. Australia's holiday from history is over. Australians should not feel afraid but be alert to the threats we face, the tough decisions we must make and know that they have agency. This mobilisation of mindset is the essential prerequisite to any successful confrontation of China." — 'The Sydney Morning Herald' and 'The Age'

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). In Bulldozing Israeli Democracy, Netanyahu Could Become the BDS Movement's Greatest Ally. transcend.org 5 Mar 2023 – Capital is beginning to flee Israel in the wake of the prime minister's judicial overhaul.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). (Italiano) "La pace è l'unica vittoria di cui abbiamo bisogno" e non ha bisogno di armi. transcend.org 5 Marzo 2023 – Scriveva nei giorni scorsi il Financial Times che "le azioni delle aziende del settore della difesa sono salite negli ultimi mesi, perché gli investitori scommettono sulle promesse di un aumento della spesa militare da parte dei governi occidentali per aiutare lo sforzo bellico dell'Ucraina contro la Russia".

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). John Pilger Speaks about Julian Assange in Sydney 10 Mar 2023. transcend.org 10 Mar 2023 – Australia, the ultimate betrayer of Julian Assange.




Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Media Ignore Seymour Hersh Bombshell Report of US Destroying Nord Stream II. transcend.org Seymour Hersh published an in-depth report about Biden deliberately blowing up the Nord Stream II gas pipeline but corporate mainstream media have ignored the Pulitzer Prize reporter's bombshell. In the US, only four mentions were found among the 20 most influential publications.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Message from Dr Vandana Shiva for Holi and Women's Day. transcend.org 8 Mar 2023 – Women of the world are the primary guardians and custodians of biodiversity and life. They are holding and protecting the ancient and precious knowledge on how to use and preserve biodiversity for healthy food, healthy communities and healthy environments.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). No Solution in Sight for Palestinians. transcend.org 3 Mar 2023 – The leaders of the world as of now have shown little interest in resolving conflict between Jews of Israel and Palestinians. The situation in Israel is probably by design to destroy the aspirations of Palestinians now.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Open Letter from 'Diverse Women for Diversity' to World Leaders. transcend.org 8 Mar 2023 – ®Diverse Women for Diversity ®, meeting together in Dehradun, India, representing 17 nationalities and multiple cultures, welcome and support the decision of the Mexican government to phase out GMOs and glyphosate. We are outraged and dismayed that the US government is bullying Mexico to impose GMO transgenic corn in violation of Mexico ¥s sovereignty.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Peace Propagators (Part 1): The Sufi Spiritual Masters. transcend.org "Spirituality, Not Religiosity, Is the Strongest Pillar of Peace"

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). The Disturbing Groupthink over the War in Ukraine. transcend.org 3 Mar 2023 – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asserted that U.S. support for Ukraine "is motivated, first and foremost, by a moral duty to come to the aid of a people under attack." Why this supposed moral duty does not apply to the Palestinians or disappears when the U.S. wages offensive wars and campaigns of mass slaughter throughout the world?>

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Media Ignore Seymour Hersh Bombshell Report of US Destroying Nord Stream II. transcend.org Seymour Hersh published an in-depth report about Biden deliberately blowing up the Nord Stream II gas pipeline but corporate mainstream media have ignored the Pulitzer Prize reporter's bombshell. In the US, only four mentions were found among the 20 most influential publications.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Message from Dr Vandana Shiva for Holi and Women's Day. transcend.org 8 Mar 2023 – Women of the world are the primary guardians and custodians of biodiversity and life. They are holding and protecting the ancient and precious knowledge on how to use and preserve biodiversity for healthy food, healthy communities and healthy environments.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). No Solution in Sight for Palestinians. transcend.org 3 Mar 2023 – The leaders of the world as of now have shown little interest in resolving conflict between Jews of Israel and Palestinians. The situation in Israel is probably by design to destroy the aspirations of Palestinians now.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Open Letter from 'Diverse Women for Diversity' to World Leaders. transcend.org 8 Mar 2023 – ®Diverse Women for Diversity ®, meeting together in Dehradun, India, representing 17 nationalities and multiple cultures, welcome and support the decision of the Mexican government to phase out GMOs and glyphosate. We are outraged and dismayed that the US government is bullying Mexico to impose GMO transgenic corn in violation of Mexico ¥s sovereignty.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Peace Propagators (Part 1): The Sufi Spiritual Masters. transcend.org "Spirituality, Not Religiosity, Is the Strongest Pillar of Peace"

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). The Disturbing Groupthink over the War in Ukraine. transcend.org 3 Mar 2023 – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asserted that U.S. support for Ukraine "is motivated, first and foremost, by a moral duty to come to the aid of a people under attack." Why this supposed moral duty does not apply to the Palestinians or disappears when the U.S. wages offensive wars and campaigns of mass slaughter throughout the world?>

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). The U.S. Must Stop Threatening China! transcend.org The US Aggressive Military-Industrial Complex – The great danger is that the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict will result in nuclear war. However, politicians from both U.S. political parties are so blinded by nationalism that they believe the risks to be necessary in order to "weaken Russia", thus asserting American global hegemony.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). 'They Were Burning Our House with Kids Inside—the Army Didn't Let Us Through'. transcend.org 2 Mar 2023 – Children trapped by settlers. A mutilated pet. Checkpoints blocking aid. A Palestinian family recounts the horrifying night of the Huwara pogrom.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Time for a Remedial Global Nuclear War? transcend.org Recognizing an Unconscious Collective Need for Disastrous Cathartic Experience…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). US Occupation of Syria Will Continue. transcend.org 6 Mar 2023 – According to eyewitness accounts, as recently as 27 Feb US troops transported at least 34 tankers filled with stolen Syrian oil through the illegal Al-Mahmoudiya border crossing to their bases in Iraq.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Why Do 800 Mothers a Day — 1 Every 2 Minutes— Die from Preventable Causes? transcend.org 7 Mar 2023 – The answer is that there are alarming setbacks for maternal health care and, in many cases, even a total lack of maternity services, which threaten to further raise the number of these tragic preventable deaths one million or more a year by 2030.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Wikipedia: A Disinformation Operation? transcend.org Is Wikipedia an open encyclopedia or a covert disinformation operation?>

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Will the Circle be Unbroken? Reviving the Spirit of Bandung and Panchsheel. transcend.org "I hate the US empire, and I love the US republic." — Johan Galtung. Economic colonization continues, backed up by financial networks, covert CIA/MI6 operations and hundreds of US military bases that dot the globe in over 85 countries. The sun still never sets on the modern Anglo-American empire. Implementation of the Panchsheel principles would set the stage for peaceful coexistence in a nuclear weapons-free world.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-03-13). Yanis Varoufakis Brutally Attacked by Group of Thugs in Athens. transcend.org 12 Mar 2023 – Last night Yanis Varoufakis, secretary of the Greek Party MeRA25 and founder of DiEM25, was attacked in Athens and taken to hospital with injuries. The condemnation of the violence towards the Greek MP came from (almost) everywhere.

AROC (2023-03-13). SF Board of Education Gives Green Light to Accommodate Eid Holiday Starting in 2024. indybay.org Arab and Muslim Community says, "We'll Be Back"

Ben Norton (2023-03-13). "World War III Has Already Started" Between US and Russia/China: French Scholar. globalresearch.ca

Brennan Center for Justice (2023-03-13). Tuesday 3/14: Black Power & Civil Rights History Talk w/ Journalist & Author, Mark Whitaker. indybay.org Online event…

Brett Wilkins (2023-03-13). Fearing Future Probes of US Atrocities, Pentagon Blocks ICC From Russian War Crimes Evidence. globalresearch.ca

Brian Maher (2023-03-13). The 10 Rules of Propaganda. globalresearch.ca

Center for Biological Diversity (2023-03-13). Thursday 3/23: Saving Life on Earth: Stopping the Extinction Crisis w/ CBD. indybay.org Online event…

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-13). US-Ukraine Unity Is Cracking Apart. news.antiwar.com Over one year since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, there are growing differences between Washington and Kyiv on how to move forward in the conflict, POLITICO reported Sunday. One issue is over Bakhmut, the eastern Ukrainian city where Russian and Ukrainian forces have been locked in battle for over eight months. Biden administration officials …

Dave Sweeney (2023-03-13). Fukushima: a continuing disaster 12 years on. greenleft.org.au More than $120 billion has already been spent stabilising the stricken Fukushima site, and the crisis continues with a plan to release large volumes of contaminated water into the Pacific. Dave Sweeney and Sue Wareham report.

David Cronin (2023-03-13). Why is the EU suddenly worried about Israeli "democracy"? electronicintifada.net Racist police force takes part in efforts to fight cybercrime.

David Giesen (2023-03-13). Monday 3/13: Women's History Month goes MONOPOLY! indybay.org ON LINE: | Google Meet joining info | Video call link: meet.google.com/yvd-fugx-bne

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-13). Branding the Acceptable: Battling Cancel Culture at Adelaide Writers' Week. asia-pacificresearch.com

Dr. William Makis (2023-03-13). COVID-19 Vaccinated High School Children Are Having Cardiac Arrests, Heart Attacks While Playing Sports — Plus 31 Shocking VAERS Reports, Some of Them Fatal. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Chinese export orders see mixed results. ecns.cn Some enterprises have won a lot of overseas orders, while the others said they have suffered setbacks, according to the results released by Chinese local governments.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). May Day holiday expected to witness explosion of outbound trips. ecns.cn Chinese citizens'outbound trips may see an explosive growth during the upcoming May Day holiday as a package of favorable policies were released to recover the country's tourism market.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Huge fire breaks out in S. Korea's tire plant. ecns.cn A huge fire broke out at a tire plant in the South Korean central city of Daejeon, with no serious injury reported, Yonhap news agency said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Russia launches Proton-M rocket with Luch-5X relay satellite. ecns.cn Russia launched a Proton-M carrier rocket with a Breeze-M upper stage on Monday, sending the Luch-5X relay satellite into space.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). SVB collapse raises systemic 'contagion' worries. ecns.cn The U.S. government would not bail out Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday as systemic "contagion" worries spread across the venture capital and technology industries.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China launches new remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn China successfully sent a new remote sensing satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in the country's northwest region, on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). U.S. regulators close New York's Signature Bank following Silicon Valley Bank collapse. ecns.cn New York-based Signature Bank, a key lender in the crypto industry, was shut down Sunday by state regulators over a "similar systemic risk exception," the U.S. Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Ruins in northwest China confirmed as 3,000-year-old settlement. ecns.cn Ruins discovered in northwest China's Shaanxi Province were confirmed to be a large-scale settlement from about 3,000 years ago, according to archaeologists.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Female live-streamers boost China's rural revitalization. ecns.cn Internet economy has brought more opportunities to women living in rural areas who are able to surf the internet. They have become live-streamers to introduce rural scenery and sell local specialties, making a great contribution to rural revitalization.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Hong Kong secretary for culture congratulates Michelle Yeoh on winning Oscar Best Actress. ecns.cn Kevin Yeung, the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hong Kong Special Administration Region on Monday congratulated Michelle Yeoh on winning Best Actress at the 95th Academy Awards.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Insights | Robert Kuhn: Private business of great significance in achieving common prosperity. ecns.cn Over the past three decades, Robert Kuhn, a famous U.S. strategist and banker, has been focusing on China's economic development. In his eyes, China has made great economic progress, which is of great significance.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Reaching 2023 GDP growth target requires redoubled efforts: Chinese premier. ecns.cn To achieve the 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of around 5 percent on the current high base of China's economic output is not an easy task and requires redoubled efforts, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China to continue to deepen reform, opening up: premier. ecns.cn China will keep to the direction of socialist market economic reform, promote higher-level opening up and inject stronger vitality into development by deepening reform and opening up, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Premier voices full confidence in China's economic outlook. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday voiced full confidence in the prospect of the country's economy, saying that it will break winds and waves and sail toward a bright future.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Institutional strength an advantage for China's economic development: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that the notable institutional strength is one of the advantages for China's economic development.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China's private enterprises to enjoy better environment, broader space for development: premier. ecns.cn Private enterprises in China will enjoy better environment and broader space for development, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China to step up policy support for employment: premier. ecns.cn China will continue to pursue an employment-first strategy and increase government support to boost employment, Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China's food security well guaranteed: premier. ecns.cn China's food security is well guaranteed on the whole and China will make sure that the rice bowl of the 1.4 billion Chinese people will always be firmly held in their own hands, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Chinese premier pledges to focus efforts on high-quality development. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday pledged to focus efforts on promoting high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Chinese premier expresses confidence in HK, Macao's bright future. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that Hong Kong and Macao will enjoy an even brighter future with the full support from the central government.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Rich supply of human resources remains China's notable strength: premier. ecns.cn A rich supply of human resources remains China's notable strength, as its demographic dividend has not disappeared and its talent dividend is in the making, Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China's COVID-19 response completely right, highly effective: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that China's COVID-19 response strategies and measures are completely right and have delivered highly effective outcomes.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Early restoration of normal exchanges across Strait requires joint efforts: premier. ecns.cn The early restoration of normal exchanges and regular cooperation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait is a shared aspiration and requires joint efforts of both sides, said Premier Li Qiang on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China, U.S. can, must cooperate: premier. ecns.cn China and the United States can and must cooperate, and there are a lot that the two countries can achieve by working together, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China-U.S. consensus needs to be translated into policies, actions: premier. ecns.cn The consensus reached between the top leaders of China and the United States during their meeting last November needs to be translated into actual policies and concrete actions, Premier Li Qiang said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Chinese premier vows to further improve gov't conduct. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday pledged further efforts to improve the conduct of the government and vowed zero-tolerance for corruption.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China to promote rural revitalization through deepening reform: premier. ecns.cn China will deepen reform of its rural sector to provide drivers for rural revitalization, Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Xi to attend CPC and World Political Parties Summit. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) and World Political Parties Summit will be held Wednesday via video link, Hu Zhaoming, spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, announced Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Xi to attend dialogue between CPC, world political parties. ecns.cn A dialogue between the Communist Party of China (CPC) and other political parties from across the world will take place Wednesday via video link, Hu Zhaoming, spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, announced Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China's national legislature holds closing meeting. ecns.cn The closing meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Chinese premier meets press after annual legislative session. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang (C, rear) meets the press after the closing of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Human activities confirmed at Yeyuan site in Shaanxi. ecns.cn The unearthed items include stone scrapers, sharp tools, chopping tools, and hand axes. Excavation confirmed that ancient humans existed in Luonan area millions years ago and cultural exchanges between humans in different regions during the Paleolithic Period.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). China's scientific research ship returns to Sanya after mission. ecns.cn China's scientific research ship Tansuo-1, carrying the deep-sea manned submersible Fendouzhe (Striver) arrived in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Levee breach forces thousands to evacuate in U.S. California. ecns.cn Residents were forced to evacuate in the middle of the night after an atmospheric river surge broke the Pajaro Levee and sent flood waters flowing into the community.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Sunshine creates mysterious beauty in Shaanxi canyon. ecns.cn Sunshine casts into the Ganquan canyon through the fissures, creating mysterious beauty at Ganquan County of Yan'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Rain, water and wind over millions of years has sculpted its red sandstone into various textures and shapes.

ecns.cn (2023-03-13). Michelle Yeoh makes historical Oscar win. ecns.cn Michelle Yeoh accepts the Oscar for Best Actress for "Everything Everywhere All at Once" during the Oscars show at the 95th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 12, 2023.

Editor (2023-03-13). Chris Hedges: Ukraine's Death by Proxy. scheerpost.com Ukraine is a pawn for militarists intent on degrading Russia and ultimately China in a self-defeating quest to ensure U.S. global hegemony. The end of this war, like most proxy wars, will be ugly.

Ellen Brown (2023-03-13). The Looming Quadrillion Dollar Derivatives Tsunami. globalresearch.ca

Fight Back (2023-03-13). Against Trotskyism: Trotsky and the Chinese Revolution. fightbacknews.org Given the trajectory of Trotsky's line on the USSR, it shouldn't surprising that his theories missed the mark on China as well. In fact, if they had been followed, it is clear that they would have done considerable harm to the Chinese revolution. On the question of China, there are two main things that stand out regarding the position of Trotsky and his followers. First, there is the ever present failure to grasp the national-colonial question in the era of imperialism, and second, there is the failure to understand the united front in relation to that. | The Chinese revolution, led by Mao Zedong and the Communis…

Fight Back (2023-03-13). Appleton, WI: Students and community celebrate International Women's Day. fightbacknews.org Appleton, WI – Students and other members of the Fox Valley community gathered to celebrate International Women's Day on March 5 in Appleton's Houdini Plaza. Appleton Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and the Freedom Road Socialist Organization co-hosted the rally. | The event was kicked off with a speech by FRSO member Hannah Hurrle, with their speech setting the tone for the afternoon. She reminded people of the origins of International Women's Day and of the relationship between gender inequality and economic inequality. Hurrle highlighted the wage gap between men and women and how that gap is further wi…

Gabriele Gysi & Roland Rottenfusser (2023-03-13). Defensive Invasion & Strategies of Power. indybay.org Imagine it's war and no one goes! This dream is being hurled into the dustbin of history by NATO. War is socially acceptable again, new lifestyle. Many voices cry for revenge, cry for the most modern weapons, because there are new sneaky attack warriors with poisonous arrows. It all seems like a duplicate of the US founding story. The new savages, the new Indians are the Russians.

Global Research News (2023-03-13). Selected Articles: Short List of USAID Subversion Operations. globalresearch.ca By The first thing to know: the agency is run out of the State Department. Its pubic relations cover is to provide "international development." This is code for …

Houston Tenants Union (2023-03-13). Gulfgate Tenants Fight Back Against Abusive Slumlords. itsgoingdown.org Report back from the Houston Tenants Union in Texas about a recent campaign by tenants against an abusive slum lord. Vera has been living at 7318 Thurow St. for a little over two years. During this time she has dealt with unlawful late fee collection, infestations of rats and other pests, non-functioning toilets and various…

IBW, 21st Century (2023-03-13). Institute of the Black World 21st Century has scheduled a 2023 Pan African Conference. indybay.org April 2023 is California Pan African Global Trade Month and the strong linkages to Baltimore Harbor continue today.

infobrics (2023-03-13). Slovakia and Poland want American-made F-16's in exchange for delivering MiG-29's to Ukraine. infobrics.org Slovakian and Polish MiG-29 fighter jets will not change the course of war in Ukraine.

infobrics (2023-03-13). China's Trade with Russia Surges at Double-digit Pace in Jan-Feb. infobrics.org China's exports and imports with Russia surged at a double-digit pace in January-February from a year earlier, customs data showed, as China said it had to advance relations with its northern neighbour in an increasingly turbulent world…

infobrics (2023-03-13). India, Russia Review Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation. infobrics.org India and Russia reviewed bilateral trade and economic cooperation, including the deficit in bilateral trade, during a virtual meeting between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Russian deputy prime minister Denis Manturov…

infobrics (2023-03-13). Mongolia, China and Russia at the Centre of a New Multipolarity. infobrics.org The West seems to be exerting more influence on Mongolian society in order to initiate domestic political instability and sabotage Russian and Chinese projects. However, strong traditions of state governance, reliance on national interests, and reliable neighbours should help Ulaanbaatar to withstand any crisis, writes Valdai Club expert Andrey Gubin…

infobrics (2023-03-13). Kiev's regime foils dialogue about creation of a safety zone in Zaporozhye. infobrics.org According to Zaporozhye's local authorities, Ukrainian officials are not interested in negotiating projects for nuclear protection.

infobrics (2023-03-13). Russia's hypersonic response to latest NATO and Kiev regime escalation. infobrics.org The Kiev regime troops tasked with air defense recently reported that the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) used at least six 9-A-7660 "Kinzhal" air-launched hypersonic missiles at once, complaining that they have no means of intercepting such weapons.

Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2023-03-13). Seismic Iran-Saudi Rapprochement Isolates US. popularresistance.org Ever since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that overthrew the U.S.-allied Shah of Iran, the rivalry between the two major Middle East powers — Iran and Saudi Arabia — has been at the heart of every conflict across the region. | The announcement on Friday that Iran and Saudi Arabia have normalized relations could have a seismic effect on all these conflicts and leave the U.S. on the outside looking in. | In Lebanon, Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Saudi-backed parties might begin to resolve their differences, a unity that would worry Israel and lessen U.S. influence in the country.

Jon Queally (2023-03-13). Sanders calls for repeal of Trump-era deregulation blamed for bank collapses. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Sen.

Jonathan Manz (2023-03-13). Former Chief Economist of the World Bank Slams the IMF for Writing Riots into their Plans to Force Nations to Accept IMF Conditions. globalresearch.ca

Juan Cole (2023-03-13). As Half a Million Israelis Protest Netanyahu Regime, it Faces setbacks in Arab World. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Hadas Gold and Amir Tal report for CNN that the tenth major weekend of protest against the plans of the government of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to gut the judiciary grew to half a million people, with about 250,000 massing in the streets of Tel Aviv and a similar number …

Labor Video Project (2023-03-13). STOP Sale Of KPFK Bld & Flagrant Violations Of Pacifica Bylaws 6 Year Term Limit-Speak Out. indybay.org

Labor Video Project (2023-03-13). Stop Sale Of KPFK Bldg & Flagrant Violations Of Pacifica Bylaws 6 Year Term Limit-Speak Out. indybay.org

Larry Johnson (2023-03-13). It Ain't Stalingrad, It Ain't Verdun, It Is Bakhmut. sonar21.com A favorite past time of arm chair generals is to look to history to find an explanation that puts a current battle into context. That is being done with the…

Last Real Indians. (2023-03-13). Bison Restoration To Be Led By Tribes. popularresistance.org Washington — The Department of the Interior today announced several new steps to restore wild and healthy populations of American bison and the prairie grassland ecosystem. Through a new Secretary's Order and over $25 million from the Inflation Reduction Act, the Department will empower its bureaus and partners to use the best available science and Indigenous Knowledge to help restore bison across the country. | "The American bison is inextricably intertwined with Indigenous culture, grassland ecology and American history.

Laura Wells (2023-03-13). Hugo Chávez – Ten Years Presente! indybay.org In contrast to the mainstream media and US government portrayal of Hugo Chavez, he left a legacy of lessons that would benefit people and politics in the US, and the world.

Long time listener supporter (2023-03-13). See video of Rescue Pacifica press conference at KPFA. indybay.org KPFA/KPFK/Pacifica Issues. – The seizure of KPFA funds was abetted by KPFA "Protectors".et al. | 2 – The sale of KPFK's building, was set up without input from listeners and staff, | 3 – In the absence of .new elections,the vote to have the current occupants keep their places,even if termed out, is illegal..

Mansa Musa (2023-03-13). A new federal proposal could seize 75% of commissary funds families send to loved ones in prison. therealnews.com

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2023-03-13). How Comrades Revealed The Existence Of Cointelpro. popularresistance.org On March 8, 1971 a group of 8 activists broke into an FBI office in Media, Pennsylvania and removed every document they could find. Calling themselves the Citizens Commission to Investigate the FBI, they knew there was FBI infiltration and disruption of the antiwar movement and they were looking for proof to present to the public. They discovered far more than they anticipated. | The burglars had all been politically active and some participated in the theft of records from draft board offices. After planning for months they successfully removed documents, copied them and began sending them to newspapers and to p…

Marjorie Griffin Cohen (2023-03-13). Can more for-profit health care be stopped? canadiandimension.com

Martin Edwin Andersen (2023-03-13). Torture, Murder and Security Clearances at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. indybay.org The news out of the democratic republic of Chile this week is that the conviction of Jaime Garcia Covarrubias—the former National Defense University / Defense Security Cooperation Agency professor who was since 2008 the target of the Petitioner's disclosures through the NDU/DSCA chain of command—for the torture and murder of an unarmed detainee was upheld by that country's Supreme Court. | Garcia Covarrubias has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his authorship of that crime, one of two involving the torture and clandestine murder of unarmed detainees for which he has already been convicted a…

Middle East Monitor (2023-03-13). Where were Defenders of Israeli Democracy Hiding when Apartheid was Growing? juancole.com Israelis continue rallies against gov't judicial overhaul plan. By Ibrahim Hewitt ibrahimhewitt56 ( Middle East Monitor ) — It is heartening to see so many Israelis taking to the streets to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned judicial reforms which will basically give politicians the final say on many judicial issues. It is …

Mothers on the March (2023-03-13). Friday 3/17: POA: Shut it Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…

National Lawyers Guild (2023-03-13). NLG Condemns "Stop Cop City" Music Festival Arrests in Atlanta. indybay.org Law enforcement detained at least 35 people in Atlanta on Sunday, March 5, at a solidarity music festival over a mile away from the Cop City construction site.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with hot flashes due to menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vasomotor symptoms — the medical term for hot flashes — are among the most common menopause symptoms women experience. Hot flashes, along with night sweats, can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Dr. Suneela Vegunta, a Mayo Clinic women's health physician, explains what happens to the body and offers ways to find relief. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eRzYfnKjqzg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). 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….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: How losing an hour of sleep can affect your body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. Clocks are turned an hour forward, which means you'll be losing an hour of sleep. And Mayo Clinic experts say that missing out on that shut-eye time can affect your body. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/V10gPhowQKQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. When daylight saving time…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Science Saturday: Researchers elucidate details about the role of inflammation in liver regeneration. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The liver has the greatest regenerative capacity of any organ in the body, making it possible for surgeons to treat cancerous and noncancerous diseases with extensive surgical approaches. However, underlying chronic liver diseases, like cirrhosis or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, are known to inhibit the liver's ability to regenerate after surgery. Without regeneration, the liver cannot function, and patients can develop postoperative liver failure — often a lethal complication. In a recent paper published in JHEP Reports, Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer — also known as colorectal cancer — and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American Cancer Society. It's a trend experts have seen over the last decade. Colon cancer symptoms usually don't appear in early stages of the disease and when they do, they are often at an advanced stage. Dr. Johanna Chan, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says it's important to recognize colon cancer symptoms and to seek…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Game-changing treatment for chronic kidney disease could slow down progression of the disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org About 15% of adults in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic kidney disease — that's about 37 million people. What if those people could be treated with medication that could slow the progression of their disease, and help avoid the need for dialysis and kidney transplantation altogether? Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist says there is a class of medications to help people with chronic kidney disease that does just that. He says Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Consumer Health: What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop diabetes. I was told to limit my sugar intake. Can you explain more about the condition and how I can avoid diabetes? ANSWER: When a person is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, it means he or she has several conditions that, if left untreated, significantly raise the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is bariatric surgery? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've struggled with obesity for many years and have tried to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise. My doctor recently told me that I could be a good candidate for bariatric surgery. What is bariatric surgery? And are there different types of procedures available? ANSWER: Obesity is a disease, and overcoming it often is not easy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines overweight or obesity as a "weight that is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Cauliflower: A versatile nutrition superstar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many consumers, you may be on a quest for healthier food options and willing to try something new or a new take on a familiar food. If you're diagnosed with celiac disease, you may be looking for gluten-free alternatives. Or maybe you're on the hunt for lower carbohydrate choices. Cauliflower may be just what you're searching for. This versatile veggie can be eaten raw, cooked, roasted, grilled, baked into a pizza crust, or cooked…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Exercise safety in cold weather. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I work out at least three days per week at the gym, but I also like to exercise and run outside. Although I know better than to be outdoors in a winter storm, do you have any tips for exercising safely outdoors in cold weather? ANSWER: It is great that you are dedicated to staying healthy through exercise. Being active at all ages is recommended to improve overall health. It's easy to lose motivation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Consumer Health: Do you check the Nutrition Facts label? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about using the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy choices. Most people in the U.S. don't eat a healthy diet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most consume too much sodium, saturated fat and sugar, increasing their risk of chronic diseases. The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods is a tool created by the Food and Drug Administration to help…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Do prescription opioids impact cognitive function in older adults? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Prescription opioid use could have a negative effect on cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The population-based observational study used data from the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, a research initiative examining the cognitive decline in older people for nearly 20 years. Findings The study found that 70% of participants received at least one opioid prescription over an average of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you have dry eyes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause a range of discomfort. It can happen when the eye doesn't produce enough tears, or if the tears are not adequate quality to keep the eye properly lubricated. Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, explains some of the causes of dry eyes, treatments and some symptoms you shouldn't ignore. Watch this Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU8CLcwtjLY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Early Mayo Clinic research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Perianal fistulas are painful tunnels between the intestine and the skin that often do not go away with standard medical or surgical care. People with Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel conditions are most at risk for this condition. In a prospective, phase 1 clinical trial, researchers loaded stem cells…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). Mayo Clinic again recognized as 'World's Best Hospital' in Newsweek rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic in Rochester is again ranked No. 1 in the world by Newsweek in its list of the "World's Best Hospitals." The ranking is a tribute to the work of staff across Mayo Clinic. "Among the hallmarks of great hospitals … are not just first-class care, first-class research and first-class innovation. The very best institutions also share another quality: consistency," Newsweek states. "The world's best hospitals consistently attract the best people and provide the best outcomes…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). How to get the most out of napping. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it's important to consider the effects napping may bring. The time of day and length of time you nap can provide benefits or create problems. Knowing when to nap and providing yourself with a suitable napping environment will produce the greatest benefits. Consider why you're napping Before lying down to take a daily nap, you may want…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). 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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-13). 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,…

Norman Solomon (2023-03-13). Israel's Liberal Supporters Are Taking Their Denial to a New Level. indybay.org

People for the American Way & DFAD (2023-03-13). Thursday 3/9: Freedom to Vote Movement Virtual Rally w/ the MLK Jr Family & PFAW. indybay.org Online rally…

Pink Knight Press (2023-03-13). "March for Life" in Sacramento. indybay.org March 6 was the California event for the anti-choice group March for Life, a national anti-abortion organization. Charter buses lined their speaking event, which drew something in the region of 200 people, with 15-20 counter-protesters at any given time. The counter-protesters stayed loud throughout the anti-choice speakers' time, drowning out speeches and annoying the audience.

posted by Norse (2023-03-13). Food Not Bombs announces Meals-at-City-Hall today after top cop bans Lot #10 serving. indybay.org Harsh rainy weather, the City's failure to provide adequate 24-hour Warming Center facility, and the Chief Escalante's recent ban on serving in the protected parking garage #10 have prompted the free survival food service to move to City Hall today and likely during future rainy days until reasonable alternatives are allowed.

posted by Norse (2023-03-13). Activist Leads Fight to Stop Harassment of Vehicular Residents. indybay.org In an extensive and well-documented article on LookOut, activist Reggie Meisler published his research and activism to defend the rights of those in vehicles being harassed by police. Cops have been threatening and ticketing for signs not permitted by the Costal Commission.

Prabhat Patnaik (2023-03-13). Imperialism and natural resources. mronline.org There is an overwhelming asymmetry between the level of "development" and the possession of natural resources among countries of the world.

Prof Michael Hudson (2023-03-13). Why the US Banking System Is Breaking Up. Michael Hudson. globalresearch.ca

Ramzy Baroud (2023-03-13). Even Kissinger Wants Compromise: How Ukraine Became a Winner-Take-All Proposition. mintpressnews.com When the likes of Kissinger are accused of being compromisers, we can be certain that the political discourse on the war has reached a degree of extremism unprecedented in decades.

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-13). Headlines, before and after. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-13). Largest-ever group of NATO commanders meet on Russian frontier. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Independent Barents ObserverMarch 9, 2023 Key NATO commanders teamed up with newcomer Sweden at northern border with Russia "I'm very happy about the political decision to become a part of NATO," says Lieutenant general Carl-Johan Edstrà∂m, Chief of Joint Operations with the Swedish Armed Forces. On Thursday, he flew north together with the largest group …

rqorinoco (2023-03-13). 'No Pain Is Like Mine': On International Women's Day, Palestinian Female Prisoners Endure 'Harsh Conditions'. orinocotribune.com By Palestine Chronicle Staff | 29 Palestinian female prisoners are currently held under harsh conditions in Israeli prisons, subjected to a systematic policy of medical negligence, Palestinian prisoners' support and human rights group Addameer said. | Releasing the figures on March 7, the human rights organization took the opportunity to raise awareness of the plight of two 16-year-old teenagers who are among those detained. | According to Addameer's report, several female prisoners are injured while 15 suffer from various health issues, in addition to six mothers, two minors, and a female prisoner who are under…

rqorinoco (2023-03-13). Who Ousted Peru's President of the Poor? orinocotribune.com By Rodrigo Acuña — Mar 9, 2023 | In the last two months, the political crisis in Peru has regularly made it into the mainstream media. On December 7 of last year, the democratically elected Peruvian president Pedro Castillo was removed from power after he attempted to temporarily suspend Congress hours before his third impeachment hearing. | As the first person from an impoverished rural background to become president in Peru, Castillo had found widespread support in the country's poorer regions. His ousting has sparked mass demonstrations and blockades across the country, with protestors calling for Presid…

SAMIR (2023-03-13). Solidarity with 'liberal' Israeli cultural institutions? bdsmovement.net By: | Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)

Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs (2023-03-13). We Demand Santa Cruz City and County Officials Open 24 Hour Emergency Shelters Now! indybay.org Protect the Homeless from the Ravages of the Atmospheric River…

Speak Out Now (2023-03-13). Sunday 4/23: Who is Essential? Who is Not? indybay.org online meeting, see website for details…

Staff (2023-03-13). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: La Comunicación Politica en tiempos de odios y mentiras. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Reconocidos periodistas y comunicadores de América Latina presentes en la segunda edición del Coloquio Patria, convocado por la UPEC, estarán invitados este lunes a la emisión de la Mesa Redonda.

Staff (2023-03-13). El Control popular, una necesidad permanente. cubadebate.cu øQué ganamos con el control popular? Garantía de cumplimiento de las funciones, tareas y responsabilidades asignadas, de los deberes que como personas, directivos y representantes tienen, como también se contribuye a la realización de los derechos de aquellos que dependen de sus acciones, de la población.

Staff (2023-03-13). Fidel hace 60 años: Esta fecha tendrá cada vez más fuerza. cubadebate.cu Esta fecha que marca el momento de más alto heroísmo en la historia de nuestra universidad, y que es por eso un día que habrá de culminar siempre en un acto como el de hoy, con los estudiantes fundamentalmente, será una fecha de mayor importancia cada año. No ocurrirá como en el pasado. Esta fecha tendrá cada vez más y más fuerza.

Staff (2023-03-13). Realizar bien su labor: Leitmotiv de la primera liniera cubana. cubadebate.cu Hace solo cuatro meses, Yanelis Rodríguez Reyes se graduó de la Escuela de Capacitación de Linieros Juan Ronda Lezcano. Sin embargo, no se vanagloria de ser la primera mujer liniera en Cuba, ni de que esta sea su cuarta entrevista en tan poco tiempo. Es, de hecho, bastante práctica y asume su oficio, en la Empresa Eléctrica de Capdevila, como uno más.

Staff (2023-03-13). Temporada de lluvias deja unos 60 muertos y más de 12 000 damnificados en Perú. cubadebate.cu La temporada de lluvias, que comenzó en septiembre y ha afectado a 24 de las 25 regiones de Perú con desbordamientos de ríos e inundaciones, ha dejado hasta la fecha al menos 59 fallecidos y más de 12 000 damnificados, además de fuertes daños en viviendas, según datos oficiales divulgados este domingo por el Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil (Indeci).

Staff (2023-03-13). "Todo en todas partes al mismo tiempo", "Sin novedad en el frente" y "Pinocho" triunfan en 95 edición de los àìscar. cubadebate.cu "Pinocho", del mexicano Guillermo del Toro, obtuvo este domingo el àìscar al mejor largometraje de animación en la 95 edición de los premios de la Academia de Hollywood, durante una ceremonia en Los àÅngeles donde "Todo en todas partes al mismo tiempo" y "Sin novedad en el frente" fueron los grandes ganadores de la noche.

Staff (2023-03-13). Conozca las tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 13 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 13 de marzo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-03-13). Cuba reporta más de 400 000 personas afectadas por la sequía. cubadebate.cu Autoridades del Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos (INRH) informaron que más de 400 000 personas están afectadas en el país por la sequía meteorológica, fenómeno que se produce cuando ocurre un periodo prolongado sin lluvias o con lluvias por debajo de la media. Entre el 1ro. y el 10 de marzo, 137 municipios de Cuba no reportaron precipitaciones.

Staff (2023-03-13). El tiempo: Escasas lluvias y tarde cálida. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá con poca nubosidad en todo el archipiélago, desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado con escasas lluvias. La tarde será cálida con temperaturas que alcanzarán máximas entre los 30 y 33 grados Celsius, superiores en el interior y sur oriental, mientras que en la noche estarán entre los 21 y 24 grados Celsius.

Staff (2023-03-13). Israel enfrenta las protestas más grandes de su historia (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cientos de miles de israelíes salieron a las calles en todo el país el fin de semana, en lo que ha sido calificado como las protestas más grandes en la historia de Israel. Las manifestaciones son contra los planes del gobierno para limitar los poderes de la Corte Suprema que, según los críticos, socavan la independencia judicial y amenazan la democracia.

Staff (2023-03-13). La Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 270 MW para el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico nocturna de este lunes una disponibilidad de 2 550 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 750 MW, para un déficit de 200 MW, por lo que, de mantenerse las condiciones previstas, se pronostica una afectación de 270 MW en este horario.

Staff (2023-03-13). Matemática y creatividad: El V Clásico Mundial y el día de Pi. cubadebate.cu En estos días el V Clásico Mundial ha acaparado la atención de millones de cubanos, es por eso que está presente en este acertijo. Demoré enviar este acertijo para saber si éramos el uno o el dos en el Grupo A. °Somos el 1! Por otra parte, el martes 14 es el día internacional de la Matemática, el día de Pi.

Staff (2023-03-13). México vence por amplio margen al actual campeón Estados Unidos en el Clásico Mundial de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu México venció con autoridad 11-5 a Estados Unidos para obtener su primera victoria en el Clásico Mundial de Beisbol 2023. El combinado mexicano llegaba con pronóstico reservado a la segunda jornada del Grupo C y salió rehabilitado del Chese Field de Phoenix (Arizona) al vencer a los actuales campeones del torneo.

Staff (2023-03-13). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 13 de marzo de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-03-13). Signature Bank de Nueva York sufre tercera mayor quiebra en la historia bancaria de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Los reguladores estatales cerraron este domingo el Signature Bank, con sede en Nueva York, dos días después de que Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) protagonizara la mayor quiebra bancaria en Estados Unidos desde la crisis financiera mundial de hace más de una década.

Staff (2023-03-13). Team Asere: La canción que compone Alexander Abreu en apoyo al equipo cubano de beisbol. cubadebate.cu El músico cubano Alexander Abreu y su orquesta Havana D ¥ Primera trabajan en una canción titulada Team Asere, dedicada al equipo de béisbol de Cuba, para la cual reclutaron a varios colegas.

Staff (2023-03-13). Argentina: Judicial Persecution Against Cristina Fernández Denounced. orinocotribune.com Peronist militants from numerous regions of Argentina participated in the plenary "Fight and Come Back. Cristina 2023." | It's an act to break the ban on the vice president, Cristina Fernández, and denounce the judicial persecution against her. | A crowd of more than 10,000 militants from different Kirchnerist unions and social organizations groups met in the town of Avellaneda, in the province of Buenos Aires, to reject the ruling against the former president. In addition, they demanded that she run in the presidential elections scheduled for next October. During his extensive presentation, Máximo Kirchner, lead…

Staff (2023-03-13). Venezuela Beats Dominican Republic 5-1 in First Game of 2023 World Baseball Classic. orinocotribune.com

Tamara Pearson, The Real News Network. (2023-03-13). Indigenous Mexicans Risk Their Lives To Defend The Environment. popularresistance.org They were driving back from a community meeting in Aquila, Michoacan, where the discussion had centered on getting the Ternium mine in the area to cease activities. They dropped someone off, then were never seen again. Later, their car was found empty, riddled with bullets. | Antonio Díaz, an Indigenous Nahua leader opposed to the mine, and Ricardo Lagunes, a human rights lawyer who has taken on numerous key cases in Mexico, went missing on January 15 of this year. | "I miss my brother a lot," Ana Lucia Lagunes, Ricardo's sister, told TRNN. "But while this is directly affecting my family now, [such forced disappe…

Tanupriya Singh, People's Dispatch. (2023-03-13). Prevent: Health Workers Resist UK's 'Counter Terrorism' Strategy. popularresistance.org In the two decades since the UK government unveiled its 'counter terrorism' strategy 'Prevent', campaigners and human rights organizations have consistently documented its impact on racialized and otherwise marginalized communities, and the ways in which public services—including healthcare—have been weaponized in this process. | A part of the government's broader counter-terrorism strategy called CONTEST, Prevent's stated objective is to "prevent people from being drawn into terrorism." First implemented in the aftermath of the 2005 London bombings, Prevent was amended in 2011 to deal with "all forms…

teleSUR, jaa, JDO (2023-03-13). Naufragio de embarcaciones deja al menos ocho muertos en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Trascendió que la noche de este sábado, los equipos de rescate recibieron una llamada de auxilio para advertir de un naufragio ocurrido en Blacks Beach.

teleSUR, jaa, JDO (2023-03-13). Reportan nueva manifestación en Grecia tras accidente ferroviario. telesurtv.net Cerca de 12.000 manifestantes hicieron presencia en la capital griega, Atenas, según cifras de la Policía.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). China nombra nuevo ministro de Defensa, sancionado por EE.UU. telesurtv.net La XIV Asamblea Popular Nacional llevará a cabo su sesión de clausura este lunes 13 de marzo en el Gran Palacio del Pueblo, donde el presidente chino, Xi Jinping, pronunciará un discurso clave.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Gobierno de Colombia presenta condiciones para reanudar diálogo con mineros en paro. telesurtv.net En un comunicado, el Gobierno colombiano rechaza los actos de violencia que se han presentado durante la protesta social…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Venezuela vence a República Dominicana en el Mundial de Béisbol. telesurtv.net Esta victoria representa el primer triunfo de Venezuela sobre los dominicanos en cinco encuentros disputados en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Muere el legendario actor mexicano Ignacio López Tarso. telesurtv.net López Tarso, quien era "una biblioteca impresionante" nació un 15 de enero de 1925 en la Ciudad de México.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Ejército israelí asesina a tres palestinos en Naplusa. telesurtv.net Los uniformados abrieron fuego contra cuatro palestinos que viajaban en un automóvil, uno de los cuales fue arrestado.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Mayoría de los peruanos aprueba el adelanto de elecciones. telesurtv.net Según la encuesta nacional realizada por la empresa Datum, un 83 % de la ciudadanía pide comicios anticipados.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Comerciantes de Puno tomarán nuevas acciones de protesta en Perú. telesurtv.net El vocero de los mercados unificados de Puno, Walter Ramos. señaló que este ha sido un acuerdo unificado de todos los centros de abasto y ferias de la ciudad de Puno.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). Católicos conmemoran 10 años de la gestión del papa Francisco. telesurtv.net El primer papa latinoamericano hizo un llamado a los fieles a "dar de beber" a quienes tienen "sed de la Palabra de Dios" y necesitan "encontrar en la Iglesia un oasis" contra la indiferencia.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Peronistas rechazan proscripción de vicepresidenta de Argentina. telesurtv.net Máximo Kirchner llama a la militancia a construir las condiciones para que Cristina Fernández pueda ser candidata a próximos comicios presidenciales.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Irán incrementa ventas de crudo pese a sanciones de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Exportaciones de petróleo y gas registran el nivel más alto desde 2018, cuando Washington se retiró del PIAC y prometió reducirlas a cero.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Miles de israelíes protestan nuevamente contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Por décima semana toman las calles de las principales ciudades para rechazar la normativa que impulsa Benjamin Netanyahu.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Critican a autoridades italianas por retraso ante otro naufragio de migrantes. telesurtv.net Guardia Costera italiana fue informada el sábado de una barcaza con migrantes a la deriva. La embarcación no recibió ayuda, se volcó y hay 30 desaparecidos.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Defensa Civil peruana informa sobre afectaciones por lluvias. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 400 distritos a nivel nacional permanecen en emergencia debido a los impactos del ciclón Yaku.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Gobierno de Perú reconoce déficit para hacer frente a emergencia climática. telesurtv.net Ciclón Yaku trae asociadas lluvias, caída de nieve y granizo y una elevada carga de humedad, lo cual dará lugar a precipitaciones inusuales.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-13). Siria reporta llegada de más ayudas para víctimas de terremotos. telesurtv.net Durante esta jornada las autoridades recepcionaron seis aviones, un buque y decenas de camiones cargados de ayuda humanitaria.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Presidente de China considera imprescindible poner al pueblo en primer lugar. telesurtv.net Al intervenir en la clausura de la sesión anual de la Asamblea Popular Nacional (Parlamento), Xi destacó que el pueblo es la fuerza decisiva para convertir a China en un gran país socialista moderno.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Gobierno cubano califica como fracasada la Ley Helms-Burton. telesurtv.net El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel catalogó la Helms-Burton como "una ley anticonstitucional que pretende tratar a Cuba como otra posesión norteamericana".

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Todo en todas partes al mismo tiempo es la ganadora en los Premios Oscar 2023. telesurtv.net La mejor película internacional fue la alemana Im Westen nichts Neues (Sin novedad en el frente), que derrotó a Argentina, 1985.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Fuertes lluvias dejan al menos dos muertos en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La Guardia Nacional reportó sobre el rescate de al menos 56 personas que estaban atrapadas en sus vehículos en la zona que inundó el río Pájaro.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Senado de Francia aprueba reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net El instrumento legal contempla el incremento de la edad de jubilación (que ahora es a los 62 años) cada tres meses a partir del 1 de septiembre de 2023.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Japón conmemora 12 aniversario de terremoto y tsunami. telesurtv.net El primer ministro de Japón, Fumio Kishida, encabezó una ceremonia en Fukushima, durante la cual guardó un minuto de silencio en homenaje a las víctimas del desastre natural.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Siria denuncia un nuevo ataque israelí con misiles. telesurtv.net El 7 de marzo, el Aeropuerto Internacional de Alepo, ubicado a unos 400 kilómetros al norte de Damasco, fue víctima de una agresión armada israelí.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-13). Venezuela liga segunda victoria en el Clásico Mundial del Béisbol. telesurtv.net Venezuela, que en su debut venció a República Dominicana 5-1, se convirtió en el líder del Grupo D del Mundial de la pelota caliente.

teleSUR, MER (2023-03-13). Programa especial de teleSUR sobre los Premios àìscar 2023. telesurtv.net A través de nuestro canal oficial en la plataforma Twitch podrá interactuar con la periodista Sarai Amoros.

teleSUR- jaa, JCM (2023-03-13). Completan en China nomenclatura del Consejo de Estado. telesurtv.net Entre los que continuaron mediante las votaciones de los cerca de 3000 diputados destacaron el canciller, Qin Gang y el primer ministro Li Qiang.

teleSUR- jaa, JCM (2023-03-13). Rusia informa sobre importante avance en Artiómovsk, Donetsk. telesurtv.net El militar informó además que este nuevo paso permitió liberar el importante complejo industrial ubicado en la región.

Tomdispatch (2023-03-13). As SNAP Benefits are Cut: How it Feels to Be Hungry. juancole.com By Beverly Gologorsky | — ( Tomdispatch.com ) — My long-dead father used to say, "Every human being deserves to taste a piece of cake." Though at the time his words meant little to me, as I grew older I realized both what they meant, symbolically speaking, and the grim reality they disguised so charmingly. …

United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2023-03-13). Tuesday 3/28: Rally To Rehire Fired Namibian Miners By Chinese National Nuclear Corporation. indybay.org San Francisco Chinese Consulate | Geary & Laguna St. | San Francisco…

United State of Women, partners (2023-03-13). Wednesday 3/22: Self-Managed Abortion On Our Own Terms w/ USOW. indybay.org Virtual event…

Victoria Koski-Karell, Elio Dortilus, Truthout. (2023-03-13). Colonialism Created Food Insecurity In Haiti. popularresistance.org 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 multipronged human-made disaster, global food productivity growth is down 21 percent. Climate change is exacerbating food insecurity, wiping out agricultural production, devastating livelihoods and forcing people to flee their…

WSWS (2023-03-13). UAW announces contract passes at Caterpillar amid widespread opposition: "I think it's a huge sellout" wsws.org The UAW announced that its tentative agreement with Caterpillar had passed, while not releasing either the overall ballot totals or the breakdown by local or plant.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Australia's housing crisis demands a socialist solution. wsws.org Across the country, there are growing reports of people living in caravans, campervans and tents, or sleeping on the streets or in cars alongside freeways.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Australia, India deepen military ties against China. wsws.org The Australian Labor government is doing everything it can to strengthen a network of US-led alliances, all aimed at preparing for an aggressive war against China.

WSWS (2023-03-13). This week in history: March 13-19. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Striking Temple graduate workers offered another rotten contract. wsws.org The details leaked to the press do not come close to meeting any of the demands fought for by graduate students when they walked out to picket on January 31.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Biden announces bailout for wealthy depositors in Silicon Valley Bank. wsws.org The decision came at the end of a weekend of frantic discussions involving the Treasury Department, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the US Federal Reserve after the banks was taken over the FDIC on Friday following a $42 billion bank run the previous day.

WSWS (2023-03-13). The rank-and-file struggle against mass firings at Dana. wsws.org The mounting opposition of rank-and-file autoworkers to mass firings at transnational parts supplier Dana Inc.'s factories in the United States is a major episode in the emerging global counteroffensive of the working class.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Xi Jinping reappointed to head Chinese regime under siege. wsws.org Xi has been thrust to the fore by a fragile CCP regime facing crises at home and abroad—a Bonapartist figure balancing between rival factions of the ruling elite amid sharpening social tensions.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Denver, Colorado light rail passenger train derails, injuring two. wsws.org The W Line derailment comes after several high-profile freight train derailments in the United States, including the East Palestine, Ohio, disaster.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Amid mass strikes, France's Morenoite Révolution permanente group embraces capitalist rule. wsws.org Amid an emerging, objectively revolutionary situation across Europe and internationally, the union bureaucracies and pseudo-left parties ever more openly oppose revolutionary measures.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Dana Rank-and-File Committee wins backing from Toledo Jeep workers for fight against unjust terminations. wsws.org A delegation of fired Dana workers campaigned at the nearby Toledo Assembly Complex on Saturday, winning support from Jeep workers against the wave of firings carried out with the complicity of the United Auto Workers.

WSWS (2023-03-13). The Whale: The new film by Darren Aronofsky. wsws.org Is it really demonstrating great audacity in our day and age, for example, to suggest that an obese man deserves to be treated like other people?

WSWS (2023-03-13). One year of pseudo-left Boric government in Chile: A program of pro-imperialist and anti-working class reaction. wsws.org Contrary to its promises of equality and justice, the Boric administration has proven to be among the most right-wing governments of Latin America's so-called Pink Tide.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Another Conspiracy Theory Comes True — COVID-19 Lab Origin. americanthinker.com The media has a lot of explaining to do.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Are You Guilty of Child Abuse? americanthinker.com If you support a school system that won't teach, then you might not like the answer.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Biden Budget: The COVID Ratchet is Permanent. americanthinker.com Biden's federal budget rollout was… well, about what you'd have expected.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Pathocracy and the Liberal Mind. americanthinker.com To tolerate evil is to give it sanctuary, but to bargain with evil is to give it legitimacy.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Taking Back Our Country, One Word at a Time. americanthinker.com Let us resolve to reclaim our own words.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Canadian lawmaker's recognition of the little guy taken as a direct threat by the pseudo-aristocrats of the left. americanthinker.com Pierre Poilievre say the people matter, but for some, those are fightin' words.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Decoding the decline in college enrollments. americanthinker.com Society will have to change its attitude toward having a college degree, given the ongoing problems of higher education.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Did Nancy Pelosi direct the US Capitol Police to stand down? americanthinker.com Video of the QAnon Shaman receiving a friendly and hospitable detail from Capitol cops leaves one burning question…

americanthinker (2023-03-13). House Oversight Committee has 'documents that show just exactly how the Biden family was getting money from the Chinese Communist Party'. americanthinker.com Documentary proof of an American president getting paid off by our greatest strategic rival, if not enemy, is no small matter.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Inflation was only 'transitory' they said. americanthinker.com Then it was a "good thing" and now we have collapsing banks and de facto bailouts.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Mexico really needs those 'spring break' dollars. americanthinker.com Tourism is a big deal south of the border, and Americans are the ones those resorts and hotels were built for.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). More questions than answers in the wake of Tucker Carlson's January 6 exposé. americanthinker.com Did Tucker Carlson really pull his punches? His exposé of the January 6 incident leaves more questions than answers.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Must-see TV: Mark Levin exposes 'the scandal no one is talking about'. americanthinker.com My hat is off to Mark Levin for his opening statement in Sunday's edition of Life, Liberty and Levin. It is clearly in the must-see category for anyone concerned about the totalitarian turn the Democrat party has taken.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Once more into the fray, Colorado Republicans. americanthinker.com Party elections are usually a good barometer, and Colorado's forecast looks like hope.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). The empty suits of the climate activists. americanthinker.com Man-made climate change was, and always will be, a hoax directed toward socialist wealth distribution.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). UK House of Commons refuses to protect private prayer and consensual conversations. americanthinker.com Thoughtcrimes are now a thing in formerly Great Britain.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Unraveling male bombardments into female domains. americanthinker.com Ruminating on the origins of men in drag forcing themselves into all things women, I came to some ironic conclusions.

americanthinker (2023-03-13). Wokester apocalypse at Silicon Valley Bank? americanthinker.com It was probably less from its wokesterly policies than it was from the protection racket it incurred from donations to Democrats.

Andrew Korybko (2023-03-13). The Geopolitics of the Iran-Saudi Arabia "Rapprochement": What Implications for Pakistan? globalresearch.ca

Andreína Chávez Alava, Venezuelanalysis. (2023-03-13). Hugo Chávez And The Last Solar Eclipse Of The 20th Century. popularresistance.org With his arrival, Chávez broke 40 years of a corrupt system and established a participatory and protagonistic democracy that went beyond electoral processes. This has allowed for people to take power by organizing for social, economic, political and educational purposes. Today, plenty of popular organizations self-govern over their land, resources and production. | Driven by his desire to build another society where the basic aspects of human life are not commodified, the revolutionary leader launched a myriad of economic and social policies to democratize healthcare, food, housing, and access to technology, spor…

Anonymous Contributor (2023-03-13). Mutual Aid and Banner Drops Push Back on Ongoing Attacks on the Houseless in Aberdeen, WA. itsgoingdown.org Report on ongoing actions pushing back on attacks on the houseless in so-called Aberdeen, WA. Originally published on Sabot Media. After delivering a 72-hour notice on Monday, the City moved in around 10am on Friday with bulldozers and dump trucks in order to commit an illegal sweep of the River St encampment of unhoused individuals. Many…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). 82 Thousand People, Including 22 Thousand Protesters, Pardoned In Iran. southfront.org Illustrative Image | More than 82 thousand people have been granted amnesty, including 22 thousand of protesters who were convicted or were awaiting sentencing, claimed the Chief of Justice of Iran Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i. The amnesty is timed to the 44th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. | Iran's Supreme leader Ali Khamenei agreed to pardon tens of thousands of convicted and under investigation, including protesters, in February. It was also extended to those who shouted slogans against Khamenei o…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). Disastrous Harvest: Silicon Valley Bank and the Anti-Regulation Bank Lobby. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). In Video: Ukrainian Tactics Hampered Evacuation Of The Wounded From Bakhmut. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). "It's As Bad As We Thought": CCP Money Flowed To Biden Family According Bank Records, Documents Obtained By House GOP. southfront.org Originally published by ZeroHedge Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have been working with four witnesses with close ties to the…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). Military Situation In Bakhmut On March 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the village of Orikhovo-Vasylivka; | Russian forces took control of some areas of the Bakhmut-Konstantinovka road on the outskirts of Bakhmut; | Russian forces expended the zone of their control in Budenovka district, approaching the last road in the south-west of Bakhmut; | Russian forces launched the mop up operation in the underground facilities of the Azom non-ferrous metal working plant; | The AFU are repo…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). Military Situation In Donbass on March 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army is advancing in Krasnogorovka and took control of a dam near Kamenka located north of Avdiivka; | Ukrainian artillery reportedly destroyed Russian ammunition depot south of Ivanivske; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue on the outskirts of Ugledar; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue on the western outskirt…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). Military Situation In Yemen On March 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). Stoltenberg On Air, Let's Count The 'A's. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). US B-52 Strategic Bombers Worked Out Nuclear Strikes On Russia And Iran. southfront.org Illustrative Image | The US Air Force has recently increased the activity of its strategic bombers near the borders of Russia and Iran. | On March 11, the US strategic bomber B-52H Stratofortress, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, worked out a missile launch on the Russian city of St. Petersburg. The aircraft with the board sign NOBLE61 approached the island of Gotland, which is about 200 km from the Russian northern capital. It took off from Poland, not reaching the borders with the R…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-13). US Cannot Win A War With China Or Russia. southfront.org

Anonymous765 (2023-03-13). Ukrainian Military Does Not Stop Shedding Blood Of Innocent Civilians In Donbass. southfront.org |

Atlanta Community Press Collective (2023-03-13). Independent Autopsy Reveals Tortuguita Killed While Seated with Hands Raised. itsgoingdown.org Report from the Atlanta Community Press Collective (ACPC) on the results of an independent autopsy of slain forest defender, Manuel "Tortuguita" Esteban Paez Terán. The family of slain activist Manuel "Tortuguita" Esteban Paez Terán released the findings of the independent autopsy today that indicates Tortuguita was killed by a Georgia State Patrol (GSP) SWAT team…

Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-13). Silicon Valley Bank and the Anti-Regulation Bank Lobby. dissidentvoice.org Before the financial collapse come the aggressive anti-regulation lobbyists. These are often of the same ilk: loathing anything resembling oversight, restriction, reporting and monitoring. They are incarnations of the frontier, symbolically toting guns and slaying the natives, seeking wealth beyond paper jottings, compliance and bureaucratic tedium. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), for a …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-13). China Appoints New Defense Minister Who Is Under US Sanctions. news.antiwar.com China on Sunday named its new defense minister, Li Shangfu, a general who has been under US sanctions since 2018 for overseeing China's purchase of Russian military equipment. The US sanctions on Li could hinder the already-delicate dialogue between the US and China. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had been holding talks with Li's predecessor, …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-13). China's Xi to Speak With Zelensky, Meet With Putin. news.antiwar.com Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine was launched, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The report, which cited people familiar with the matter, said Xi is also planning to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-13). Former Trump Official Says US Would Destroy Taiwan's Semiconductor Factories if China Invades. news.antiwar.com

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-13). Kremlin Says Goals in Ukraine Can Only Be Achieved Through Military Means. news.antiwar.com The Kremlin said Monday that Russia's goals in Ukraine can only be achieved through military means at the moment and ruled out the idea that peace talks were possible. "For us, the absolute priority continues and will always remain the achievement of the goals set. At the moment, they can only be achieved by military …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-13). US, UK, Australia Unveil AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Deal. news.antiwar.com On Monday, the US, Britain, and Australia unveiled their plans to develop nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS, a military pact the three countries signed in September 2021 to coordinate on advanced military technology against China. President Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese formally announced the plans at the US Naval …

Dean Baker (2023-03-13). SVB Was Donald Trump's Bailout. cepr.net There are two key points that people should recognize about the decision to guarantee all the deposits at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB): It was a bailout Donald Trump was the person responsible. The first point is straightforward. We gave a government guarantee of great value to people who had not paid for it. We will …

Dr. Peter McCullough (2023-03-13). FDA and CDC Assertions in Doubling Down on COVID-19 Vaccination. globalresearch.ca

Editor (2023-03-13). 26 arrested, 4000 searched on 7th day of protests in France. mronline.org Videos circulated all over the internet of the brutality that occured between demonstrators and riot police.

Editor (2023-03-13). China's peace plan for Ukraine. mronline.org It will be attractive to the Global South, writes Tony Kevin. It will cause consternation in the Western war party camp.

Editor (2023-03-13). 3D Analysis Shows How Israeli Troops Fired Into Group of Civilians. scheerpost.com According to The Washington Post's reconstruction of the raid in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, Israeli military fired repeatedly into a group of civilians taking shelter between a mosque and a clinic, killing two and wounding three others.

Editor (2023-03-13). Employers Want to Bring Child Labor to Some of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the Country. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-13). Los Angeles Sheriff's Second-In-Command Has Alleged Gang Tattoo. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-13). On The Brink: Jenin's Rising Resistance. scheerpost.com By Mondoweiss On January 26, 2023 the Israeli army conducted a deadly invasion into the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. In the span of a few hours, the army shot and killed 9 Palestinians. A 10th Palestinian succumbed days later to wounds sustained during the raid. It was one of the deadliest …

Emanuel Pastreich (2023-03-13). Bankrupt Banks, Food Crisis, Mandatory Vaccine and Our Grim Future. This time, the Virus has Infected Money Itself. globalresearch.ca

George D. O'Neill, Jr. (2023-03-13). Death of a Myth. Americans Need to Wake Up to the Realities of a Post-unipolar World Before It's Too Late. globalresearch.ca

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-13). Nicaragua: Of "Guarangos" Popes, Decrepit Churches, Small and Large Homelands. libya360.wordpress.com Jorge Capelán On Friday there was a scandal that is still reverberating around the world. In a interview with the right-wing and anti-popular media par excellence, Infobae, sworn enemy of everything that smells of Patria Grande, Mr. Jorge Bergoglio, that for about 10 years has held the religious name of Francis, delivered an outburst of,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-13). Saudi-Iran Deal: A Possible US 'Suez Moment'. libya360.wordpress.com As'ad AbuKhalil Smoke rises from oil tanks beside the Suez Canal hit during the initial Anglo-French assault on Port Said, Nov. 5, 1956. (Fleet Air Arm, Imperial War Museums, Wikimedia Commons) The U.S. does not want to experience what Britain experienced in Suez in 1956: a watershed moment signaling its global decline. The announcement in China…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-13). The Grenada Revolution: The Fruit, the Priest and the Jewel. libya360.wordpress.com Lautaro Rivara Grenadian Prime Minister Maurice Bishop (center) with a woman of Grenada's Carriacou island. On March 13, 1979, on the island of Grenada, one of the most hopeful and unknown revolutions of our region began. This is the story of the small country that dared to make a great revolution. Grenada, or How to…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-13). The Imbalance of San Pedro. libya360.wordpress.com Fabrizio Casari Pope Francis' words against Sandinista Nicaragua have aroused astonishment in some quarters, consternation in others. In criticizing the decision of the judicial authority to impose a harsh prison sentence on Monsignor Rolando Alvarez, Francis has gone far beyond what ecclesial language permits, and far beyond what reasonableness suggests. He has accused President Daniel…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-13). Ukraine's Possible Bakhmut Counteroffensive & What Poland's Military Build-Up Means. libya360.wordpress.com Update on conflict in Ukraine for March 13, 2023: — Bakhmut continues to be encircled by Russian forces; — The Western media is reporting conflicting claims by Ukraine and Russia regarding steep losses inflicted on opposing sides; — The West claims Ukraine is inflicting huge losses on Russian forces and that Bakhmut has little strategic…

isabella (2023-03-13). The Unconscionable Push to Bring Back Child Labor. inequality.org Brad Greve has been a Scout leader for more than 20 years. The Davenport, Iowa retiree leads 50-mile canoe trips on Minnesota's Boundary Waters that test teens' mettle while teaching them essential skills. Greve told a story recently where two boys, despite being warned repeatedly, let their canoe drift perilously close to a section of stream that …

isabella (2023-03-13). Making Campuses Platforms for Labor Renewal. inequality.org

James Bovard (2023-03-13). Democrats Champion Censorship and Smear Twitter Files Heroes. globalresearch.ca

John Rachel (2023-03-13). The Realities of the International Power Struggle. dissidentvoice.org Events continue to unfold at a quickening pace. Facing an alarming escalation in tensions around the world, we asked Michael T. Klare for his current thoughts. Michael Klare is a Five Colleges professor of Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts; defense correspondent of The Nation magazine; and author of The …

Jonathan Cook (2023-03-13). It's Not Just the Settlers — or Israel — Responsible for the Torching of Huwwara. globalresearch.ca

Kurt Nimmo (2023-03-13). As Color Revolution Rages in Georgia, Neocons Lie About 2008 Conflict in South Ossetia. globalresearch.ca

Lucy Komisar (2023-03-13). Oscar-winning 'Navalny' documentary is packed with misinformation. thegrayzone.com "Navalny" is a slick production full of highly dubious claims, misinformation, and enough new Cold War propaganda impact to win an Oscar for best documentary. A version of this piece was originally published at The Komisar Scoop. The Oscar-winning 2022 documentary film "Navalny" tells the story of the opposition figure who has become the West's favorite Russian activist. Despite having garnered the support of about 2% of Russian voters, according to the polling firm Levada, Alexei Navalny is presented in …

manager (2023-03-13). What to Look for in the February CPI. cepr.net The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) is scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday, March 14th at 8: 30 AM Eastern Time. The clear evidence of slowing inflation in the CPI, as well as other price indices, through the second half of 2022 was weakened by the retroactive application of new seasonal …

Mansa Musa, The Real News Network. (2023-03-13). New Federal Proposal Could Seize 75% Of Commissary Funds Sent To Prisoners. popularresistance.org Incarcerated people across the US could find their commissary funds depleted by a new proposed policy from the Bureau of Prisons to automatically deduct three quarters of all funds prisoners receive from loved ones on the outside. The BOP is justifying the proposed change by appealing to personal responsibility—claiming that the deductions will go towards covering prisoners' financial obligations such as child support and court fees. But what about the financial obligations of the federal government? Billions of public dollars are earmarked for corporate contractors profiting from incarceration and war each…

Matt Taibbi (2023-03-13). Capsule Summaries of All Twitter Files Threads to Date, with Links and a Glossary. globalresearch.ca

Michael Hudson, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-03-13). Why The US Banking System Is Breaking Up. popularresistance.org The breakup of banks that is now occurring in the United States is the inevitable result of the way in which the Obama administration bailed out the banks in 2008. | When real estate prices collapsed, the Federal Reserve flooded the financial system with 15 years of quantitative easing (QE) to re-inflate real estate prices — and with them, stock and bond prices. | What was inflated were asset prices, above all for the packaged mortgages that banks were holding, but also for stocks and bonds across the board. That is what bank credit does. | This made trillions of dollars for holders of financial assets [mda…

noreply (2023-03-13). Brian Gets Into The Neck Of The Woods… smoothiex12.blogspot.com of Poland's rearmament issue and some operational issues of Bakhmut. Definitely is worth watching.

Olivia Wood, Left Voice. (2023-03-13). CUNY Union Chapter Passes Resolution In Support Of Trans Rights. popularresistance.org In a March 10 chapter meeting, union members from the CUNY Graduate Center and the CUNY professional schools unanimously passed a resolution in support of trans rights, pledging support to all workers fighting the nearly 400 anti-LGBTQ bills currently under consideration in the United States, and committing to fighting for trans co-workers and students at the City University of New York. The full text is published below. | Statements of support are always nice, but can often feel hollow. But as the author of this resolution myself, let me be perfectly clear: | We are already working on organizing for expanded nam…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-03-13). Following Chinese Mediation, Iran and Saudi Arabia To Resume Diplomatic Relations. orinocotribune.com By Friends of Socialist China — Mar 11, 2023 | The announcement from Beijing on Friday March 10 that, following Chinese mediation, Iran and Saudi Arabia are to resume their diplomatic relations is widely recognised as a stunning diplomatic and political development, with profound implications not only for the Middle East (or West Asia), but also for international relations generally. | In a Joint Trilateral Statement by the People's Republic of China, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the three countries announced that, "an agreement has been reached between the Kingdom of Saudi A…

People's Dispatch. (2023-03-13). Millions Of Women Protest Across Latin America And The Caribbean. popularresistance.org In Argentina, women and gender-diverse people participated in a national strike, organized for the seventh consecutive year, and mobilized throughout the country demanding an end to gender discrimination and violence against women and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-13). At least 23 Cop City protesters charged with domestic terrorism in Atlanta. mronline.org At least 23 people, including a legal observer, have been charged with domestic terrorism as protests against massive police training facility continue.

Peter Koenig (2023-03-13). China's Initiative: Iran and Saudi Arabia Are Back on the Diplomatic Track. Ending the Atrocious War in Yemen? globalresearch.ca

rebekah (2023-03-13). How to Persuade a Billionaire. inequality.org A mid-pandemic survey from Pew found that 55 percent of Americans have no opinion on whether billionaires — whose wealth doubled during the pandemic — are good or bad for the United States. How do we shift the narrative to convince a larger majority of the dangers of wealth hoarding at the top end of …

Ronan Burtenshaw, Tribune Magazine. (2023-03-13). Forward Ever, Backward Never: Grenada's Revolution At 40. popularresistance.org When Maurice Bishop, the revolutionary Grenadian leader, appeared at Hunter College in Brooklyn, New York in August 1983, the Reagan administration was worried. Four years earlier, in 1979, a socialist revolution had installed Bishop's New Jewel Movement (NJM) in power in the Caribbean microstate of less than 100,000 people. A state department report from the time summarised the Americans' concerns. The revolution in Grenada, it said, was in some ways even worse than the Cuban Revolution that had rocked the region a quarter of a century earlier: the vast majority of Grenadians were black, and therefore their stru…

Seymour M. Hersh (2023-03-13). Seymour Hersh in Conversation. On U.S. Sabotage of Nord Stream Pipelines. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2023-03-13). Climate & Indigenous Activists Decry Biden's Approval of Willow Oil Drilling Project in Arctic. democracynow.org The Biden administration has approved a massive oil and gas development in Alaska known as the Willow project, despite widespread opposition from environmental and conservation groups that argue Willow will amount to a carbon bomb. The administration also announced Sunday it will ban future oil and gas leasing for 3 million acres of federal waters in the Arctic Ocean and will limit drilling in a further 13 million acres in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska's North Slope. For more, we speak with Siqiñiq Maupin, executive director of Sovereign Iñupiat for a Living Arctic, who says Willow would undermin…

Staff (2023-03-13). East Palestine Toxic Train Crash Shows Plastics Industry Toll on Planet. Will U.S. Ban Vinyl Chloride? democracynow.org Five weeks after the Norfolk Southern toxic train derailment and so-called controlled burn that blanketed the town with a toxic brew of at least six hazardous chemicals and gases, senators grilled the CEO of Norfolk Southern over the company's toxic train derailment. The company has evaded calls to cover healthcare costs as residents continue to report headaches, coughing, fatigue, irritation and burning of the skin. For more on the ongoing fallout from the toxic crash, and its roots in the plastics industry, we are joined by Monica Unseld, a biologist and environmental and social justice advocate who has s…

Staff (2023-03-13). Headlines for March 13, 2023. democracynow.org 8 Dead After 2 Migrant Boats Capsize Off San Diego Coast, 5 Migrants Drowned, 30 Missing and 1,300 Rescued Over Weekend in Multiple Maritime Tragedies, Iran and Saudi Arabia Sign China-Brokered Normalization Deal, Israeli Forces Kill 3 More Palestinians as 500,000 Israelis Join Protests Against Attack on Courts, Hundreds Protest U.S. Visit of Israeli Minister Who Called for "Erasing" Palestinian Town
| , DRC Attack Claims 19 Lives as U.N. Warns of Mounting Humanitarian Disaster, Biden Approves Massive ConocoPhillips Oil & Gas Project in Alaska, Saudi Oil Giant Reports Largest-Ever $161 Billion Pro…

Staff (2023-03-13). China's Middle East Deal: Iran & Saudi Arabia Reestablish Relations as U.S. Watches from Sidelines. democracynow.org Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations after seven years and reopen their respective embassies within months, in a deal brokered Friday by China and signed in Beijing. The rapprochement between the two rivals is the latest sign of China's growing presence in world affairs and waning U.S. influence in the Middle East amid a shift in focus to Ukraine and the Pacific region. "If we have a more stable Middle East, even if it's mediated by the Chinese, that ultimately is good for the United States, as well," says author and analyst Trita Parsi, executive vice pres…

Staff (2023-03-13). Talk World Radio: Jodie Evans and Joe Lombardo: All Out for Peace on March 18. davidswanson.org

Staff (2023-03-13). Resuming Iran-Saudi Diplomatic Relations Expedites Ceasefire in Yemen (+China). orinocotribune.com Iran's envoy to the United Nations stated that the agreement to resume diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, signed on Friday, March 10, will expedite the start of negotiations and the formation of an inclusive Yemeni national government. | This milestone will have positive implications at the bilateral, regional, and international levels, including improvements to the network of relations between all nations that make up the Islamic world.

Ted Glick (2023-03-13). Defending the Weelaunee Forest. dissidentvoice.org My creed of nonviolence is an extremely active force. It has no room for cowardice or even weakness. There is hope for a violent man to be some day non-violent, but there is none for a coward. I have, therefore, said more than once….that, if we do not know how to defend ourselves, our women …

The Cradle (2023-03-13). China Urges Washington to End 'Occupation and Marauding' of Syria. globalresearch.ca

_____ (2023-03-13). Iraq: Twenty Years of Lost History. journal-neo.org Two bloody events have enraged the entire country, raising the painful question of whether the negative effects of the brazen, unjustified invasion of Iraq by hordes of US troops 20 years ago are still wreaking havoc on all Iraqis today. When Jassim al-Assadi, a leading campaigner for the preservation of Iraq's famous southern marshes, was […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-12). Millions of women take to the streets across Latin America and Caribbean. peoplesdispatch.org From Argentina to Mexico, millions of women and gender-diverse people took to the streets to demand equal rights in the most unequal region of the world…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-12). International Women's Day 2023: Struggle for dignity and equality for all. peoplesdispatch.org This International Working Women's Day, we take a look at the mobilizations and struggles women are taking part in across the world in their fight for equality, democracy, and dignity.

Roger McKenzie (2023-03-12). There's an international media war for the truth about who sabotaged the Nord Stream pipeline. peoplesdispatch.org In response to Seymour Hersh's explosive expose of the US role in sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines, western media outlets are hard at work trying to blame an unknown pro-Ukrainian group…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-12). Daily Round-up| Iran and Saudi Arabia reach agreement to establish relations & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of the Saudi-Iran agreement, a report on Iran supplying ammunition to Russia, and the BBC suspending Gary Lineker…

Kevin Gosztola (2023-03-12). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: March 12, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

Unicorn Riot (2023-03-12). What is the Lukov March and Why Was it Banned in Bulgaria? unicornriot.ninja

Ryan Cristián (2023-03-12). Impending Financial Collapse, #TwoPartyIllusion Operatives, Ohio Revelations & Manufacturing Consent. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (3/12/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

_____ (2023-03-12). Foreign ministers from the world's leading countries met in India at various locations. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-03-12). Seismic Iran-Saudi Rapprochement Isolates U.S. strategic-culture.org The Chinese-brokered diplomatic deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran not only opens the way for resolution of region-wide conflicts, but foils U.S. Mideast designs based on Saudi-Iranian enmity, writes Joe Lauria. | By Joe LAURIA | Ever since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that overthrew the U.S.-allied Shah of Iran, the rivalry between the two major Middle East powers — Iran and Saudi Arabia — has been at the heart of every conflict across the region. | The announcement on Friday that Iran and Saudi Arabia have normalized relations could have a seismic effect on all these conflicts and leave the U.S. on t…

_____ (2023-03-12). U.S. Foreign Policy Goes 'Woke'? strategic-culture.org Regime change in store for cultural conservatives? | By Philip M. GIRALDI | It is generally observed that imperial powers like the United States frequently interfere in foreign governments in support of economic or hard political reasons. To be sure, Washington has refined the process so it can plausibly deny that it is interfering at all, that the change is spontaneous and comes from the people and institutions in the country that is being targeted for change. One recalls how handing out cookies in Maidan Square in Kiev served as an incentive wrapped around a publicity stunt to bring about regime change in Ukrai…

_____ (2023-03-12). Western Capitalism's Historic Crisis… As People Realize There's Actually Socialist Alternative. strategic-culture.org Socialism is becoming popularly realized as a realistic alternative to the destructive, warmongering status quo of capitalist so-called democracy. | Western capitalism and its supposed democracy are in terminal crisis as increasing numbers of people reject the system's abysmal economic failure: record levels of poverty, inequality and relentless militarism and warmongering. | Professor Jodi Dean, the author of The Communist Horizon (Verso), says we are living in a rare historic situation of social, economic and political turmoil where breakthrough revolutionary change can happen. People are increasingly realiz…

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-03-12). 1.2 Million French Workers Strike Again. globalresearch.ca

americanthinker (2023-03-12). How an American Fits In in Israel. americanthinker.com Ten years ago, my wife and I moved from America to Israel. After a decade, we remain outliers.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). If We're Doing Reparations, Here's Who Should Pay Them. americanthinker.com Democrats hollering for reparations need to give the issue some more thought.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Liberating Ourselves from Dystopia. americanthinker.com The government's lying liars love to lie.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). The 'Trans'-Fem Debate: The National Version of 'My Wife is Always Right'. americanthinker.com Who's "erasing women"?>

americanthinker (2023-03-12). This Great Stage of Fools. americanthinker.com Democrat lies about the GOP go back a long, long way.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). What Science, Exactly, Does the Left Follow? americanthinker.com Over the past few years, one of the rallying cries and favored slogans of the left, for many cultural and political issues at least, has been, "Follow the science!"

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Biden's scale-tipping endangers America. americanthinker.com Unelected bureaucrats will force your retirement savings to be invested in companies that espouse PC rehtoric in place of pursuing profit, if Biden's planned veto of a Congressional vote is not overeridden.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). BBC sports broadcaster suspended for violation of 'impartiality' guidelines in a social media post. americanthinker.com Thank goodness for the First Amendment in the states.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Democrat Rep. Calls Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 'God'. americanthinker.com It is not the supernatural Creator of the universe. Nor is it the Father, the Son, or the Holy Ghost. Rather, it replaces them in the fevered minds of lost and confused individuals like Rep. Regina Goodwin.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). It's a miracle! Media reports attest murdered unborn child is a 'person'. americanthinker.com Cognitive dissonance (and inequality) reign supreme with the Democrats.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Kamala Harris unearths a 'climate mental health' crisis but the 'why' still puzzles her. americanthinker.com It's a colossal climate conundrum.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Liberal feminist Naomi Wolf apologizes to conservatives, Republicans, and MAGA. americanthinker.com A whole lot of lies were told about Trump in the leftist press and Wolf had had enough of it.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Mexican president speaks, and it's pretty 'estúpido'. americanthinker.com Better for the guy to have stayed out of American political affairs.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Physical science is in a crisis. americanthinker.com The most basic assumption in science is that everything is physical. But it's getting harder to maintain.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Shameful New York Times hit piece on Ron DeSantis reveals panic over his political appeal. americanthinker.com A governor using power explicitly granted to him by the state constitution to fire a prosecutor who took upon himself the job of overriding state law is somehow scandalous to the New York Times. A remarkable effort to find fault on the slenderest of grounds.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). The mainstream media, and now the government, want to shut down FOX News. americanthinker.com "Shut up," they explained….

Andrew Korybko (2023-03-12). China's Global Security Initiative (GSI): Beijing has Mediated the Resumption of Iran-Saudi Arabia Ties. globalresearch.ca

Andrew Perez (2023-03-12). LEVER WEEKLY: Who Cleans The Billionaire Factory. levernews.com This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it.Below you will find a breakdown of our reporting, podcasts, videos, and live events — a feature open to all subscribers. Following that, we are providing paid subscribers with an original column, written by a member of The Lever, connecting the dots on our coverage to deliver important takeaways.In this week's column, exclusively for paid subscribers, Andrew Perez breaks down how two of the darkest stories in recent news reveal who is being exploited to help private equity executiv…

Andrew Perez (2023-03-12). Who Cleans The Billionaire Factory. levernews.com We often make the point at The Lever that private equity has been a bad deal for public pension funds managing the retirement savings for unionized teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other government workers. State and local retirement systems have

Ann Brown (2023-03-12). Tony Yayo Condemns Lil Uzi Very Flirtation With Satanic Themes In Hip-Hop. moguldom.com Veteran hip-hop artist Tony Yayo has taken offense at Lil Uzi Vert's recent "Satan" lyrics from a performance at the Rolling Loud music festival. The three-day event took place at Hollywood Park Grounds in Inglewood, California, from March 3 to 5. Yayo was part of 50 Cent's collective G-Unit. He was recently questioned about Lil …

Ann Garrison (2023-03-12). US Shoots Itself in the Foot in Africa. orinocotribune.com

Anonymous103 (2023-03-12). CNN Admits America Trying To Use Ukraine Conflict To 'Isolate' China. southfront.org Russian_Chinese joint drillsWhile Donald Trump's approach was more isolationist and focused on economic warfare, the Biden administration is showing much more belligerence, as well as a tendency to relegate portions of its power projection to allies and vassals such as the UK, Australia, Japan, etc. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | It's certainly no secret that the

Anonymous103 (2023-03-12). In Video 18+: Ukrainian Nazis Continue To Execute Surrendered Russian Soldiers. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-12). Military Situation In Bakhmut On March 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-12). Military Situation In Donbass On March 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | According to preliminary reports, Russian-led forces took control of the village of Krasnohorivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue on the western outskirts of Mariinka; | Up to 100 Ukrainian servicemen, 4 pickups and 2 howitzers were destroyed by Russian artillery on Kra…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-12). Military Situation In Iraq On March 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-12). Military Situation In Syria On March 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On March 12, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 3 times: 2 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Latakia province; | On March 12, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kabani; | On March 12, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kansafra; | On March 12, Israeli warplanes attacked SAA positions in Hama and Tartus with several missiles. Three SAA servicemen were wounded; | On March…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-12). Nasrallah: Israel Can Be Destroyed Within 5 Years. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Speech by Hezbollah Secretary General Sayed Hassan Nasrallah on March 10, 2023, mourning the death of Hajj Assad Mahmoud Saghir, a cadre of the 'Party of God'. | Source : Translation: [… I will say a word about the Israeli-Palestinian issue, because it is our main battle since 1982; it was the case for others before 1982, but for us, the sta…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-12). US-NATO Efforts to Overthrow President Assad in Syria. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by The attempts by Washington and its NATO allies to secure regime change in Syria earlier this century, was concerned with the strategic importance of the Syrian nation. Part of Syria's western frontier rests along the Mediterranean Sea, a body of w…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-12). US Plans Further Sanctions Against China As It Pivots To The Pacific. southfront.org Illustrative ImageThis could be a repetition of the same mistakes all over again, with sanctions backfiring, thereby alienating partners and boosting Eurasian integration. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts | Facing increased sanctions and Western trade war, Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping stated, during the National People's Congress last week, that Beijing needs to speed up its tech and science development to ensure greater self-reliance. As an example of such a…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-12). Will Regime-Change Now Come To Riyadh? southfront.org click to see full-size image | Written by Gavin O'Reilly | Friday's As the region's two main powerhouses, Tehran and Riyadh had found themselves supporting opposing sides in conflicts in both Syria and Yemen over the past decade, result…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-12). Iran Confirms Su-35 Fighter Jets Deal With Russia. southfront.org File image. | Iran has finalized a deal to purchase advanced Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, Iranian state broadcaster said on March 11, confirming reports that emerged in the last few months. "The Sukhoi-35 fighter planes are technically acceptable to Iran and Iran has finalized a contract for their purchase," the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting quoted Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York as saying. | The broadcaster said that Iran had also inquired about buying military aircraft f…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-12). New Footage Shows Work Of Russian Lancet Drone Operators In Special Operation Zone. southfront.org MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | On March 12, Russia's Izvestia TV published a video report documenting the work of an unidentified unit armed with Lancet loitering munitions in the special military operation in Ukraine. | The report, which was filmed on an unspecified front, shows the operators preparing then launching the…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-12). Russian Aerospace Forces Began Using 'Grom' Guided Stand-Off Munitions Against Kiev Forces (Video). southfront.org Cruise missile "Grom-1" under the wing of the MiG-35 fighter | © Nikolai Novichkova/TASS | The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have begun to use a new type of precision-guided, stand-off munitions against Kiev forces. | On March 12, Ukrainian sources shared footage showing the remains of the munition, known as the Grom, near an unspecified front. The Grom is a derivative from the Kh-38M air-to-ground missile, which was developed by Russia's Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV).

Arzu Geybullayeva (2023-03-12). Women in Turkey March to mark International Women's Day, despite state Pressure. juancole.com "We are angry, we are mourning, we are in a feminist revolt." Written byArzu Geybullayeva Istanbul march. Photo by Arzu Geybullayeva ( Globalvoices.org ) — Solidarity between women across Turkey was on full display in the annual night march held on March 8, to mark International Women's Day, despite heavy police presence in some …

Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-12). Battling Cancel Culture at Adelaide Writers' Week. dissidentvoice.org Writing festivals are often tired, stilted affairs, but the 38th Adelaide Writers' Week did not promise to be that run-of-the-mill gathering of yawn-inducing, life draining sessions. For one thing, social media vultures and public relations experts, awaiting the next freely explosive remark or unguarded comment, were at hand to stir the pot and exhort cancel …

Brett Wilkins (2023-03-12). China-Led Iran-Saudi Arabia Diplomatic Deal Shows Alternative to US Hegemony. truthout.org While advocates of peace and a multipolar world order welcomed Friday's China-brokered agreement reestablishing diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, U.S. press, pundits, and politicians expressed what one observer called "imperial anxieties" over the deal and growing Chinese influence in a region dominated by the United States for decades. The deal struck between the two countries… |

Chauncey K. Robinson (2023-03-12). Reseña de 'Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me'. peoplesworld.org No permita que la cobertura excesivamente entusiasta de los medios sobre el presunto drama interpersonal entre Selena Gomez y Hailey Bieber lo distraiga del hecho de que una de estas personas recientemente publicó un impactante documental. La película de Gomez, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, es una mirada enfocada y sin filtrar a un …

Colin Todhunter (2023-03-12). A Hard-Edged Rock: Waging Economic Warfare on Humanity. globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-12). GOP Leaders Blast Biden's $886 Billion Military Budget as 'Inadequate'. news.antiwar.com Republican leadership in Congress has blasted President Biden's massive $886 billion military budget request for 2024 as "inadequate" even as House GOP members claim they want to cap spending, Defense News reported Friday. House Republicans favor a plan to cap discretionary spending for the fiscal year 2024 at 2022 levels. But military spending accounts for …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-12). Israeli Official Says Saudi-Iran Deal the Result of US 'Weakness'. news.antiwar.com A senior Israeli official told reporters on Friday that the normalization agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran was the result of the "weakness" of the US and the previous Israeli government. "There was a feeling of US and Israeli weakness and this is why the Saudis started looking for new avenues. It was clear that …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-12). Reports: US Airstrike in Somalia Killed 7 Civilians in January. news.antiwar.com According to the monitoring group Airwars, a suspected US drone strike killed seven civilians, including three children, in Somalia on January 30. Airwars cited media reports from three news outlets: Shabelle Media Network, Somali Guardian, and Caasimada Online News. Local residents said the strike took place between two villages near the border of the Hiraan …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-12). Russia's Wagner Chief Says Fighting in Bakhmut Getting 'Fiercer'. news.antiwar.com The head of Wagner Group, the Russian mercenary outfit, said Sunday that fighting in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut is getting "fiercer" as Ukraine keeps pouring troops in to defend the area. "The situation in Bakhmut is difficult, very difficult, with the enemy fighting for each meter. And the closer we are approaching the …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-12). Three Wounded in Latest Israeli Airstrikes on Syria. news.antiwar.com Israel launched more airstrikes in Syria on Sunday morning, wounding at least three Syrian soldiers. According to the Syrian news agency SANA, missiles were launched at targets in the western provinces of Tartus and Hama, two regions that were hit by the devastating February 6 earthquake. "At around 7: 15am (04: 15 GMT), the Israeli enemy carried …

Dave LIndorff (2023-03-12). Biden's 2024 Funding Proposal is a War Budget and He Is Leading Us to War. thiscantbehappening.net From Aug. 7, 1789 when it was created, to September 18, 1947, the American people knew that their government had a Department of War, and that it had an Army and a Navy for that purpose, both to defend the country against attack, as it did in 1812, and to make war, as it … |

Dean Baker (2023-03-12). The Answer to the Silicon Valley Bank Bailout: Federal Reserve Banking. cepr.net Word from the grapevine is that the risk of contagion may cause the Fed or the FDIC to engineer some sort of bailout of uninsured deposits, where they get paid back in full, instead of being forced to accept a partial loss on deposits over $250k. That would be unfortunate, since the people who run …

Defend the Atlanta Forest, It's Going Down. (2023-03-12). Atlanta, GA: Elders Say Stop Cop City! popularresistance.org Atlanta, Georgia – On Monday, March 6th, a group of elders and a young person in support visited the corporate offices of Brasfield & Gorrie, as well as five B&G worksites around Atlanta, to call on the company to Drop Cop City. It is currently the general contractor on the project, officially known as the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. | At each site, they held banners for the workers and passersby to see, and tried to talk to the construction manager in charge. At one site, after speaking with and handling flyers to dozens of workers from many countries, the manager appeared and threatened to…

Dr. Mike Yeadon (2023-03-12). Dr. Michael Yeadon on the Covid Crisis: The Most Important Single Message I've Ever Written. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-03-12). COVID-19 Vaccine Eye Injuries: Ocular Adverse Events, Vision Problems, Blurry Vision, Visual Impairment, Blindness and More. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-03-12). Healthcare Worker Deaths from COVID-19 Vaccines Will be Covered Up. The Tragic Case of a 31 Year Old New Zealand Nurse Who Died Four Days After Her COVID-19 Booster Shot. globalresearch.ca

Dubraska Esteves (2023-03-12). Chile: President Gabriel Boric Shuffles Cabinet for the Second Time. orinocotribune.com On Friday, March 10, the eve of the start of his second year as the president of Chile, Gabriel Boric shuffled his cabinet, announcing changes in five of the 24 ministries in his government. | This is the second time that Boric has shuffled his cabinet during his presidency, following the changes made in September 2022 when 62% of the electorate had rejected a new constitution that had the president's support. | "The purpose of these changes is to improve our capacity to respond to citizens' demands and advance the administration to face the urgent needs of our country and our citizens," the president explained a…

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Chinese premier to meet press on Monday. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang will meet the press at the Great Hall of the People after the conclusion of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Monday morning, according to the press center for the first session of the 14th NPC.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Wang Huning addresses closing meeting of top political advisory body's annual session. ecns.cn Wang Huning, chairman of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the top political advisory body, delivered a speech at the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee on Saturday. ‚ñ…

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). China's top political advisory body concludes annual session. ecns.cn The first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the top political advisory body, concluded Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese president, PRC CMC chairman. ecns.cn Xi Jinping was unanimously elected Chinese president on Friday at the ongoing session of China's national legislature, leading the country of 1.4 billion people onto a new journey toward modernization.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Cradle of Civilization: Mount Lushan. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Insights | Pakistan Scholar: I am a follower of Chinese development path. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Insights | Pakistan Scholar: Belt & Road Initiative and CPEC have done very good work. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). China focuses on green and low-carbon transition: expert. ecns.cn Song Hailiang, chairman of China Energy Engineering Group Co Ltd., was interviewed ahead of the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday.

Editor (2023-03-12). Colonialism Created Food Insecurity in Haiti, Now Climate Change Compounds It. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-12). Ellen Brown: The Looming Quadrillion Dollar Derivatives Tsunami. scheerpost.com By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost On Friday, March 10, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed and was taken over by federal regulators. SVB was the 16th largest bank in the country and its bankruptcy was the second largest in U.S. history, following Washington Mutual in 2008. Despite its size, SVB was not a "systemically …

Editor (2023-03-12). 'Snowden,' 'Assange' & 'Manning' Arrive in Sydney [VIDEO]. scheerpost.com The three bronze statues that have been touring the world have arrived in Assange's home country, where John Shipton, John Pilger, David McBride and other speakers demanded the prime minister tell Joe Biden to release the WikiLeaks publisher.

Editor (2023-03-12). The Global Vigils for the Closure of Guantánamo on International Women's Day. scheerpost.com Campaigners at the global vigils for the closure of Guantánamo on March 8, 2023. Clockwise from top left: London, Washington, D.C., New York and Mexico City.

Editor (2023-03-12). The Rights of Asylum-Seekers are Under Attack by Biden Administration. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-12). US Navy Wants to Turn Australia Into a Full-Service Submarine Hub. scheerpost.com By David DeCamp / Antiwar.com The US Navy wants a full-service submarine hub in Australia that can oversee all underwater activity in the Asia Pacific, including production and repairs, Defense News reported Thursday. The report cited comments from Navy Secretary Carlos del Toro, whose vision will be possible under AUKUS, the military pact signed between the US, …

Eleanor Klibanoff (2023-03-12). Texas Women Sued for Wrongful Death for Allegedly Helping Friend Obtain Abortion. truthout.org A Texas man is suing three women under the wrongful death statute, alleging that they assisted his ex-wife in terminating her pregnancy, the first such case brought since the state's near-total ban on abortion last summer. Marcus Silva is represented by Jonathan Mitchell, the former Texas solicitor general and architect of the state's prohibition on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy… |

Eric Walberg (2023-03-12). Creating Culture on the Fly. dissidentvoice.org A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life, by Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein, is an ambitious work — like The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Graeber and David Wengrow — building on the radical anthropology of prehistoric man, and Graham Hancock's Netflix series …

Fight Back (2023-03-12). New Orleans marches for International Women's Day. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – On March 10 members of several student and community organizations rallied in front of the Fifth District Federal Courthouse in New Orleans. They gathered to celebrate International Women's Day and to speak out against the continuing attacks on reproductive healthcare and LGBTQ rights. | The event was hosted by members of Freedom Road Socialist Organization and Real Name Campaign, who demanded increased access to contraceptives and policies to make New Orleans a sanctuary city for abortions. Speakers from New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police (NOCOP) and Students United at University of…

Florence CGTN (2023-03-12). Biggest U.S. bank failure since 2008. america.cgtn.com Thousands of technology companies are facing financial uncertainty after the failure of America's 16th largest bank. The U.S. federal government on Friday assumed control of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and its billions of dollars in customer deposits, temporarily shutting all branches and freezing withdrawals. …

Florence CGTN (2023-03-12). Regulators race to find solutions for Silicon Valley Bank. america.cgtn.com Thousands of technology companies are facing financial uncertainty following the second biggest bank failure in U.S. history. The U.S. federal government says it's "considering a wide range of available options" as it also aims to avoid a domino effect in the rest of the …

Gavin OReilly (2023-03-12). Will Regime Change Now Come to Riyadh? globalresearch.ca

Hollie Russon Gilman, Grace Levin, Next City. (2023-03-12). The Digital Tools Unlocking Democracy In Our Cities. popularresistance.org Digitization. It's the threat that modern democracies, and especially cities, must solve — at least according to current dialogues on digital regulation. | Many of the social and political problems our cities face today have been exacerbated by technology. Social media and other digital tools have increased the spread of misinformation and overall weakened public trust in our civic, social and political institutions. Recent developments in virtual reality and artificial intelligence raise new concerns for issues around surveillance, bias, automation and exploitation, especially with increasing public scruti…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-12). As US-China Tensions Rise, Japan Remilitarizes. libya360.wordpress.com Stavroula Pabst Responding to deepening US-China tensions over Taiwan and worsening geopolitical conditions internationally, Japan is remilitarizing, announcing in late 2022 that it would double its military budget by 2028. Namely, Japan illustrated plans to build military capacity in three key December 2022 documents: the National Security Strategy, the National Defense Strategy, and the Defense Buildup Plan. While outlining new…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-12). Foreign Devils on the Road to Afghanistan. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar UN Security Council held a meeting on women and peace and security at UN Headquarters, New York, March 7, 2023 On March 7, the western powers huddled together in Paris for a restricted meeting on Taliban and the Afghanistan situation. It was an exclusive meeting of the Special Representatives and Envoys for…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-12). 'Rigorous' Maidan Massacre Exposé Suppressed by Leading Academic Journal. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg A peer-reviewed paper initially approved and praised by a prestigious academic journal was suddenly rescinded without explanation. Its author, one of the world's top scholars on Ukraine-related issues, had marshaled overwhelming evidence to conclude Maidan protesters were killed by pro-coup snipers. The massacre by snipers of anti-government activists and police officers in Kiev's…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-12). The Proximate Aspect: Imran Khan. libya360.wordpress.com Al Mayadeen English An exclusive interview with former Pakistani PM Imran Khan discussing his planned political ousting, attempted assassination, disputed Kashmir, and much more.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-12). The War in Ukraine: A Biologist's Perspective. libya360.wordpress.com Peter Abrams THE POSSIBILITY OF SELF-EXTINCTION During much of the last century, Ernst Mayr, at Harvard, was among the world's most influential evolutionary biologists. One of his interests was whether intelligent life was present elsewhere in the universe. Mayr argued that intelligence at or above the level of humans was not likely to increase the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-12). Ukraine: The Growing Backlash against the Methods of Conscription. libya360.wordpress.com Petr Lavrenin A Ukrainian serviceman places flowers on the grave of a recently killed fellow soldier in a cemetery, during Ukraine Defenders Day in Kharkiv, Ukraine. © AP Photo/Francisco Seco Ukraine's general mobilization process has become shrouded in scandal as the authorities become increasingly desperate in their hunt for new recruits Last year, military conscription became an…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-12). Western Capitalism's Historic Crisis as People Realize There's Actually Socialist Alternative. libya360.wordpress.com Finian Cunningham Western capitalism and its supposed democracy are in terminal crisis as increasing numbers of people reject the system's abysmal economic failure: record levels of poverty, inequality and relentless militarism and warmongering. Professor Jodi Dean, the author of The Communist Horizon (Verso), says we are living in a rare historic situation of social, economic…

Ivana Nikoliƒá Hughes (2023-03-12). We Must Abolish Nuclear Weapons Before They Abolish Us. truthout.org As we pass the one-year anniversary of the Ukraine War, we are reminded of the pain and suffering of Ukrainian people whose country has been ravaged by war, Russian mothers whose sons will never return home, and all who have been affected deeply by the global food and energy crisis this war has engendered. While there is little room for optimism in the bleak picture, one possible silver lining is… |

JANET (2023-03-12). A visit to Mariupol after the fighting. iacenter.org March 9, 2023 By Stefan Natke This article, one of a series on the war in Ukraine, was published March 6 in the German daily newspaper, junge Welt. Its report on the reconstruction of a city on the coast of the Donbass region clashes with the propaganda in the corporate media. Translated by John Catalinotto. Market in an area of Mariupol, Donbass, being rebuilt after heavy fighting. Credit: Guillermo Pintero Once again we are awakened at seven o'clock in the morning by the thunderous fire of heavy artillery. But this time the earth does not vibrate. Ljoschka, our constant companion, says, "Don't worry, this time…

JANET (2023-03-12). Atlanta area police attack Music Festival, Stop Cop City battles on. iacenter.org By Dianne Mathiowetz March 7, 2023 Atlanta On March 7, Workers World writer Dianne Mathiowetz stated: "I was just at a press conference called by various local and national clergy that denounced the police action again as proof that there is nothing about Cop City that suggests de-escalation and protection of people's rights. There are a significant number of Muscogee people here, and at least one of them was manhandled, brutally attacked and arrested by the police at the concert site. "There is an acknowledgement of a variety of tactics. No disclaimer over the alleged property damage was made at today's clergy p…

JANET (2023-03-12). Dioxins likely in East Palestine — EPA refuses to test. iacenter.org By Betsey Piette March 8, 2023 Controlled release of burning chemicals continues to impact E. Palestine, Ohio. Why hasn't President Joe Biden taken time to visit East Palestine, Ohio, following the disastrous derailment of a Norfolk Southern train there on Feb. 3? He was probably made aware that the train had been carrying vinyl chloride, among other hazardous materials. Burning vinyl chloride, as was done in East Palestine, is known to release dioxins — highly toxic chemicals that remain in the environment, especially in soil, for years. Biden's Environmental Protection Agency clearly understands this. The…

JANET (2023-03-12). Feds declare health emergency over, but COVID-19 still ravages Disability community. iacenter.org March 8, 2023 The Biden administration announced Jan. 30 its intent to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations related to the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023. In March 2020, an article in Workers World newspaper by a Disability Justice and Rights Caucus member exposed the particularly disparate and increasing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic faced by individuals with disabilities. (workers.org/2020/03/47187/) Clearly, there was a risk for serious medical complications and death for anyone already physically or mentally compromised. Prior to the vaccine's being readily available, ther…

JANET (2023-03-12). Sunday, March 12 webinar, "Nicaragua: Standing Tall to the Wrecking Ball" iacenter.org You are invited to a Nicaragua Webinar "Nicaragua: Standing Tall to the Wrecking Ball" Sunday, March 12 3pm Eastern, 1pm Nicaragua, noon Pacific, 7pm Greenwich/UK Register Here bit.ly/NicaMarch12 Join these speakers for a 90-minute exploration of Nicaragua's resistance to violent overthrow, US intervention, and coercive measures ("sanctions"). Sara Flounders is editor of the new second edition of Sanctions: A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy. Produced by the SanctionsKill Campaign, it is a comprehensive overview of coercive measures imposed on more than 40 countries, including Nicaragua, by the US and in turn b…

Julia Rock (2023-03-12). SVB's Lobby Groups Fought Proposal To Bolster Deposit Insurance. levernews.com

Kawsachun News, Resumen English. (2023-03-12). El Alto Bolivia: A History Of Anti-Neoliberal Struggle. popularresistance.org "El Alto on his feet, never on his knees!" is a slogan that reflects the combative character of the inhabitants of this indigenous Aymara city in Bolivia, which since 2003, has shaped the country's history. This city led the uprising against the privatization of natural resources in 2003, and then the defense of democracy in the face of the 2019 coup. Both struggles resulted in numerous massacres against those of El Alto who stood up to defend the country. | Located at more than 4,000 meters above sea level, it mostly comprises migrants from rural areas between La Paz and the Peruvian border.

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2023-03-12). EU-Russia's "Unforgettable Divorce" globalresearch.ca

Kit Klarenberg (2023-03-12). 'Rigorous' Maidan massacre exposé suppressed by top academic journal. thegrayzone.com A peer-reviewed paper initially approved and praised by a prestigious academic journal was suddenly rescinded without explanation. Its author, one of the world's top scholars on Ukraine-related issues, had marshaled overwhelming evidence to conclude Maidan protesters were killed by pro-coup snipers. 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 …

Kurt Nimmo (2023-03-12). Short List of USAID Subversion Operations. globalresearch.ca

Kurt Nimmo (2023-03-12). USAID's Georgia Riots: the Next Phase in this Insane Plot to Fragment and Destroy Russia. globalresearch.ca

Luis Feliz Leon (2023-03-12). Chicago Grocery Teamsters Face Retaliation for Exercising Their Rights. truthout.org Workers couldn't wear a sticker or button, because what if it fell into the fruits and vegetables they packaged for the Anthony Marano Company, a major distributor of produce in Chicago and the greater Midwest for restaurants and grocery chains including Aldi's, Sysco, and Pete's Fresh Market? They couldn't do a red T-shirt day; the temperatures are frigid in the warehouse, and workers must cover… |

Manlio Dinucci (2023-03-12). EU Empties the Arsenals to Fill the Arsenals. globalresearch.ca Defense ministers of the 27 EU countries, meeting in Stockholm, approved the plan — presented by Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy — for "joint procurement of large caliber munitions." | The meeting was attended by …

Mark Keenan (2023-03-12). Transcending the Climate Change Deception — Toward Real Sustainability. globalresearch.ca

mforinoco (2023-03-12). El Alto: A History of Anti-Neoliberal Struggle. orinocotribune.com "El Alto on his feet, never on his knees!" is a slogan that reflects the combative character of the inhabitants of this indigenous Aymara city in Bolivia, which since 2003, has shaped the country's history. This city led the uprising against the privatization of natural resources in 2003, and then the defense of democracy in the face of the 2019 coup. Both struggles resulted in numerous massacres against those of El Alto who stood up to defend the country. | Located at more than 4,000 meters above sea level, it mostly comprises migrants from rural areas between La Paz and the Peruvian border. It has a population…

Michael Hudson (2023-03-12). Michael Hudson: Why the US banking system is breaking up. geopoliticaleconomy.com Economist Michael Hudson responds to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Silvergate, and explains the similarities with the 2008 financial crash and the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-12). Biggest Lie in World History: There Never Was A Pandemic. The Data Base is Flawed. The Covid Mandates including the Vaccine are Invalid. globalresearch.ca Fake science was supportive of this devastating agenda. The lies were sustained by a massive media disinformation campaign. The historic March 11, 2020 lockdown triggered economic and social chaos Worldwide. It was an act of "economic warfare": a war against humanity.

Prof Souad N. Al-Azzawi (2023-03-12). The Demise of Mesopotamia: The Geopolitics of Water. The Desertification of Iraq. globalresearch.ca

Prof. Henry Francis B. Espiritu (2023-03-12). The Existential Crisis of Meaning and Human Significance Resulting from Global Capitalism and Corporatocracy. globalresearch.ca

Ramzy Baroud (2023-03-12). Victory is Defeat: Palestinian Children's Art Exposes Israel's Cultural Genocide. orinocotribune.com

Redacted (2023-03-12). The US Should be ASHAMED of What They're Doing in Syria. dissidentvoice.org The House of Representatives voted not to end the U.S. occupation of Syria on Wednesday. This is disappointing but not surprising. Although all is not lost, 103 leaders voted for it with 56 Democrats joining 47 Republicans to vote in favor of the bill, showing that there is at least some appetite for peace. Opponents …

Rodney Atkinson (2023-03-12). Corporatism Will Kill Us All. globalresearch.ca

Seymour M. Hersh (2023-03-12). "Deconstructing the Obvious" — From My Lai to Nord Stream. Interview with Legendary Muckraker Sy Hersh. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2023-03-12). Maduro: People Will Peacefully Elect Their President in 2024. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said that the people of Venezuela will peacefully elect their president in the 2024 elections. He made this comment during an interview with the Argentina-based Spanish economist and journalist Alfredo Serrano Mancilla, on the latter's radio and television show La Pizarra, broadcast on Saturday, March 11. | "The president elected in Venezuela will be sworn in on January 10, 2025, and will follow the course of our country in peace, democracy and with popular leadership," the president said. | He also highlighted the success of his government's foreign policy during the last year…

Tom Conway (2023-03-12). US Corporations Are Bringing Back Child Labor, With Help From GOP Lawmakers. truthout.org Brad Greve has been a Scout leader for more than 20 years. The Davenport, Iowa retiree leads 50-mile canoe trips on Minnesota's Boundary Waters that test teens' mettle while teaching them essential skills. Greve told a story recently where two boys, despite being warned repeatedly, let their canoe drift perilously close to a section of stream that swept over rapids into a lake below. |

unitedEditor (2023-03-12). Greetings from South African Muslims to the Ottoman Caliphate. uwidata.com The Ottoman Empire was the last great Islamic Empire. Today, many stories between the Ottoman Caliphate and local Muslim communties have been forgotten. The forgotten photos and documents from the Turkish Archives in Istanbul, however, may be able to bring back some of those memories. Indeed, numerous correspondences between Türkiye and South Africa highlight the …

Victoria Law (2023-03-12). These Men Fought White Supremacists and Got Sentenced to Over 200 Years. truthout.org Christopher "Naeem" Trotter had three months left in prison. Then, on February 1, 1985, he tried to save another incarcerated man's life in a fight against white supremacists — and was punished with over a century behind bars. In 1985, 23-year-old Trotter was finishing a four-year prison sentence at the Indiana Reformatory, which is now known as the Pendleton Correctional Facility. |

WSWS (2023-03-12). Chris Hedges' dishonest defense of the January 6 fascist mob. wsws.org In his March 5 column, the ex-left journalist continued his political adaption to the far right.

WSWS (2023-03-12). UK trade unions and Labour MPs only attract a few thousand to NHS demonstration. wsws.org Such a small turnout at a time when the National Health Service is facing the biggest crisis since its foundation, with hundreds of thousands of health workers engaged in live industrial disputes, marks the collapse of the organisers' political perspective.

WSWS (2023-03-12). BBC's removing sports host Gary Lineker for opposing government anti-migrant legislation provokes public outrage. wsws.org Lineker has proved that the Tories and Labour represent a vocal minority who can dominate political life only because the majority of working people have no one to speak for them.

WSWS (2023-03-12). Warning strikes in Germany's public sector: "There is something wrong with the system itself" wsws.org There is enormous anger among striking public sector workers at the provocative offer from the state and federal governments. At the same time, discontent with the Verdi trade union is growing as it seeks to avoid organising joint industrial action at all costs.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Axios claims Republicans want to 'move on' from January 6 but 'far-right' wants to revive it. americanthinker.com Democrats and their media allies still have some explaining to do about January 6.

Dean Baker (2023-03-12). Waiving Intellectual Property Rules in a Pandemic is Just Inconceivable at the New York Times. cepr.net The New York Times had two pieces on Sunday talking about what we should do the next time we face a pandemic. Incredibly, neither said one word about waiving patents and other forms of intellectual property. The NYT might have missed it, but this was actually a major issue in the developing world, as poor …

JANET (2023-03-12). Norway, Nord Stream and Vietnam. iacenter.org By Nadya Williams Feb. 28, 2023 Nadya Williams is Director of Communications, Veterans For Peace, San Francisco Chapter 69; and Board Member, VFP Viet Nam Ch. 160. Williams forwarded this guest article, in which most language is left in her style. Anti-NATO protest, Norway, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: People's Dispatch Forgive the pun, but the irrefutable [U.S] American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh dropped a bomb in Washington's lap with his Feb. 8 meticulous exposé: "How America Took Out the Nord Stream Pipeline." This was something that everyone already knew; however, the forensic details were lacking [mda…

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2023-03-12: News Headlines

Ryan Cristián (2023-03-12). Impending Financial Collapse, #TwoPartyIllusion Operatives, Ohio Revelations & Manufacturing Consent. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (3/12/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

Staff (2023-03-12). A río revuelto, ganancia de abusadores (I). cubadebate.cu No pocos gàºireños, como Orlando Pérez, de 71 años, repiten que, en días sin control de inspectores, reaparecen los importes reales: los elevados. Cuando se filtra el recorrido de inspectores y representantes del gobierno, o todos los particulares cierran, o publican precios topados y, cuando vas a pagar, te los rectifican verbalmente.

Staff (2023-03-12). Destacan potencial para el intercambio bilateral entre Cuba y la India. cubadebate.cu La India y Cuba destacaron que existe el potencial para aumentar el intercambio bilateral, tras la reunión del ministro de Comercio e Industria, Piyush Goyal, y el titular de Comercio Exterior e Inversión Extranjera, Rodrigo Malmierca. La parte cubana expresó su voluntad para favorecer la inversión del capital indio y proyectos en energía renovable y la industria farmacéutica.

Staff (2023-03-12). Clásico Mundial: Italia vence a Países Bajos y logra su pase a cuartos. cubadebate.cu Chadwick Tromp disparó un jonrón para poner en ventaja a Holanda en el tercero, pero Italia estalló con una ofensiva de seis carreras en el cuarto, coronada por un triple de dos carreras de Nicky Lopez. Brett Sullivan, Ben DeLuzio y Sal Frelick aportaron sencillos remolcados, y el pitcher derrotado Mike Bolsenbroek hizo un lanzamiento descontrolado.

Staff (2023-03-12). Presenta la Egrem agenda de eventos para el 2023. cubadebate.cu La Empresa de Grabaciones y Ediciones Musicales (EGREM) lanzó su cartera de eventos para el año 2023, que contribuirán con la producción y promoción de la música de los artistas de sus catálogos fonográficos, editoriales y de representación, al tiempo, acompañarlos en la concepción, desarrollo y gestión de los proyectos culturales que desarrollan.

Staff (2023-03-12). Cuba clasifica de primera y evita a Japón en cuartos. cubadebate.cu Al producirse un quíntuple empate en el grupo A del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, en el que todos los equipos acumularon dos victorias e igual número de derrotas, Cuba pasa de primera en la llave por menor número de carreras permitidas divididas entre los outs realizados (15 carreras en 108 outs), como establece la reglamentación del evento. El segundo clasificado del apartado A es Italia, que le ganó esta mañana a Países Bajos 7-1. Ambos partirán rumbo a Japón para asistir a cuartos de final.




Staff (2023-03-12). Miguel Ríos responde a Joaquín Sabina: "Hay que ser comunista siempre, hasta la vejez" cubadebate.cu El músico Miguel Ríos ha respondido con toda rotundidad a Joaquín Sabina, después de que éste afirmarse el pasado mes de noviembre: "Antes era de izquierdas, pero ahora no lo soy tanto porque tengo ojos y oídos". Ahora, y una entrevista en El Español, Ríos ha señalado que no está de acuerdo con eso y que no ve bien esas declaraciones.

Staff (2023-03-12). Messi asiste a Mbappé para la victoria del PSG contra el Brest. cubadebate.cu Aún con el recuerdo fresco de su eliminación en los octavos de final de la Champions League, el Paris Saint-Germain volvió este sábado a firmar un desempeño mediocre y debió ser rescatado por Kylian Mbappé, que sobre la hora y con asistencia del argentino Lionel Messi, marcó el 2-1 para camuflar con una victoria sobre el Brest los problemas de su equipo.

Staff (2023-03-12). 📨 Modo Avión: Somos team asere 🇨🇺. cubadebate.cu Empezó esta semana el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol y el equipo Cuba en solo cuatro juegos nos ha dado dolores de cabeza, subidas de presión, alegrías, llantos. Es que todo cubano que se respete se cree experto en béisbol y siente suyo el pulóver de las cuatro letras. Pierdan o ganen al final, somos team asere.

Staff (2023-03-12). Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 252 MW en el pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad desde las 10: 18 horas hasta las 13: 02 horas (02: 44 horas) con 214 MW y desde las 14: 31 horas hasta las 20: 20 horas (05: 49 horas). La máxima afectación en el día fue de 388 MW a las 18: 50 horas, coincidiendo con la hora pico. Se mantienen las limitaciones en la generación térmica.

Staff (2023-03-12). Omara Durand cerró con victoria en el Mitin Internacional de Paratletismo Moulay El Hassan. cubadebate.cu Omara Durand cerró con una victoria este sábado en los 400 metros en el Mitin Internacional de Paratletismo Moulay El Hassan de Marrakech 2023, en Marruecos. Omara, acompañada por su guía Yuniol Kindelán, completó la vuelta al óvalo en 54.73 segundos. Su más reciente éxito en la presente campaña lo había firmado este viernes.

Fight Back (2023-03-12). New Orleans marches for International Women's Day. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – On March 10 members of several student and community organizations rallied in front of the Fifth District Federal Courthouse in New Orleans. They gathered to celebrate International Women's Day and to speak out against the continuing attacks on reproductive healthcare and LGBTQ rights. | The event was hosted by members of Freedom Road Socialist Organization and Real Name Campaign, who demanded increased access to contraceptives and policies to make New Orleans a sanctuary city for abortions. Speakers from New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police (NOCOP) and Students United at University of…




_____ (2023-03-12). Foreign ministers from the world's leading countries met in India at various locations. journal-neo.org

ajay tallam (2023-03-12). Monday 3/13: When Life Gives you Lemons, …. Citrus preservation workshop! (And potluck! FREE). indybay.org The PLACE For Sustainable Living | 1121 64th st | oakland, ca 94608…

americanthinker (2023-03-12). How an American Fits In in Israel. americanthinker.com Ten years ago, my wife and I moved from America to Israel. After a decade, we remain outliers.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). If We're Doing Reparations, Here's Who Should Pay Them. americanthinker.com Democrats hollering for reparations need to give the issue some more thought.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Liberating Ourselves from Dystopia. americanthinker.com The government's lying liars love to lie.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). The 'Trans'-Fem Debate: The National Version of 'My Wife is Always Right'. americanthinker.com Who's "erasing women"?>




americanthinker (2023-03-12). This Great Stage of Fools. americanthinker.com Democrat lies about the GOP go back a long, long way.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). What Science, Exactly, Does the Left Follow? americanthinker.com Over the past few years, one of the rallying cries and favored slogans of the left, for many cultural and political issues at least, has been, "Follow the science!"

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Biden's scale-tipping endangers America. americanthinker.com Unelected bureaucrats will force your retirement savings to be invested in companies that espouse PC rehtoric in place of pursuing profit, if Biden's planned veto of a Congressional vote is not overeridden.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). BBC sports broadcaster suspended for violation of 'impartiality' guidelines in a social media post. americanthinker.com Thank goodness for the First Amendment in the states.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Democrat Rep. Calls Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 'God'. americanthinker.com It is not the supernatural Creator of the universe. Nor is it the Father, the Son, or the Holy Ghost. Rather, it replaces them in the fevered minds of lost and confused individuals like Rep. Regina Goodwin.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). It's a miracle! Media reports attest murdered unborn child is a 'person'. americanthinker.com Cognitive dissonance (and inequality) reign supreme with the Democrats.




americanthinker (2023-03-12). Kamala Harris unearths a 'climate mental health' crisis but the 'why' still puzzles her. americanthinker.com It's a colossal climate conundrum.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Liberal feminist Naomi Wolf apologizes to conservatives, Republicans, and MAGA. americanthinker.com A whole lot of lies were told about Trump in the leftist press and Wolf had had enough of it.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Mexican president speaks, and it's pretty 'estúpido'. americanthinker.com Better for the guy to have stayed out of American political affairs.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Physical science is in a crisis. americanthinker.com The most basic assumption in science is that everything is physical. But it's getting harder to maintain.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). Shameful New York Times hit piece on Ron DeSantis reveals panic over his political appeal. americanthinker.com A governor using power explicitly granted to him by the state constitution to fire a prosecutor who took upon himself the job of overriding state law is somehow scandalous to the New York Times. A remarkable effort to find fault on the slenderest of grounds.

americanthinker (2023-03-12). The mainstream media, and now the government, want to shut down FOX News. americanthinker.com "Shut up," they explained….




Andrew Perez (2023-03-12). LEVER WEEKLY: Who Cleans The Billionaire Factory. levernews.com This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it.Below you will find a breakdown of our reporting, podcasts, videos, and live events — a feature open to all subscribers. Following that, we are providing paid subscribers with an original column, written by a member of The Lever, connecting the dots on our coverage to deliver important takeaways.In this week's column, exclusively for paid subscribers, Andrew Perez breaks down how two of the darkest stories in recent news reveal who is being exploited to help private equity executiv…

Andrew Perez (2023-03-12). Who Cleans The Billionaire Factory. levernews.com We often make the point at The Lever that private equity has been a bad deal for public pension funds managing the retirement savings for unionized teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other government workers. State and local retirement systems have

Ann Brown (2023-03-12). Tony Yayo Condemns Lil Uzi Very Flirtation With Satanic Themes In Hip-Hop. moguldom.com Veteran hip-hop artist Tony Yayo has taken offense at Lil Uzi Vert's recent "Satan" lyrics from a performance at the Rolling Loud music festival. The three-day event took place at Hollywood Park Grounds in Inglewood, California, from March 3 to 5. Yayo was part of 50 Cent's collective G-Unit. He was recently questioned about Lil …

Ann Garrison (2023-03-12). US Shoots Itself in the Foot in Africa. orinocotribune.com

AROC (2023-03-12). SF Board of Education Gives Green Light to Accommodate Eid Holiday Starting in 2024. indybay.org Arab and Muslim Community says, "We'll Be Back"

Arzu Geybullayeva (2023-03-12). Women in Turkey March to mark International Women's Day, despite state Pressure. juancole.com "We are angry, we are mourning, we are in a feminist revolt." Written byArzu Geybullayeva Istanbul march. Photo by Arzu Geybullayeva ( Globalvoices.org ) — Solidarity between women across Turkey was on full display in the annual night march held on March 8, to mark International Women's Day, despite heavy police presence in some …




Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-12). Battling Cancel Culture at Adelaide Writers' Week. dissidentvoice.org Writing festivals are often tired, stilted affairs, but the 38th Adelaide Writers' Week did not promise to be that run-of-the-mill gathering of yawn-inducing, life draining sessions. For one thing, social media vultures and public relations experts, awaiting the next freely explosive remark or unguarded comment, were at hand to stir the pot and exhort cancel …

Brennan Center for Justice (2023-03-12). Tuesday 3/14: Black Power & Civil Rights History Talk w/ Journalist & Author, Mark Whitaker. indybay.org Online event…

Chris Hedges, The Real News Network. (2023-03-12). Chris Hedges Report: Kshama Sawant's New 'Workers Strike Back' Coalition. popularresistance.org After a decade on Seattle City Council, socialist Kshama Sawant is declining to seek reelection and will instead launch a new national coalition called Workers Strike Back this March in cities around the US. The goal of Workers Strike Back is to build an independent workers' movement that fights for the interests of the working class, rather than the agenda of either corporate party. This coalition will organize for a $ 25 an hour minimum wage, build grassroots labor unions, fight for a clean energy transition, battle anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ legislation, and more.

David Giesen (2023-03-12). Monday 3/13: Women's History Month goes MONOPOLY! indybay.org ON LINE: | Google Meet joining info | Video call link: meet.google.com/yvd-fugx-bne

DLI (2023-03-12). Iran-Saudi Peace a Diplomatic Coup by China. indybay.org The just-announced Peace deal(or revived diplomatic relations) between Iran and Saudi Arabia is a game changer in the Middle East. Since WW II, the USA had touted itself as the most influential Peace broker in the region, but had only turned the region into a powder keg. Now, the world is seeing how a responsible outside power–in this case China–can gain the trust and respect of two of the bitterest enemies in the MidEast.

Dr. Mike Yeadon (2023-03-12). Dr. Michael Yeadon on the Covid Crisis: The Most Important Single Message I've Ever Written. globalresearch.ca

Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-12). Battling Cancel Culture at Adelaide Writers' Week. dissidentvoice.org Writing festivals are often tired, stilted affairs, but the 38th Adelaide Writers' Week did not promise to be that run-of-the-mill gathering of yawn-inducing, life draining sessions. For one thing, social media vultures and public relations experts, awaiting the next freely explosive remark or unguarded comment, were at hand to stir the pot and exhort cancel …

Brennan Center for Justice (2023-03-12). Tuesday 3/14: Black Power & Civil Rights History Talk w/ Journalist & Author, Mark Whitaker. indybay.org Online event…

Chris Hedges, The Real News Network. (2023-03-12). Chris Hedges Report: Kshama Sawant's New 'Workers Strike Back' Coalition. popularresistance.org After a decade on Seattle City Council, socialist Kshama Sawant is declining to seek reelection and will instead launch a new national coalition called Workers Strike Back this March in cities around the US. The goal of Workers Strike Back is to build an independent workers' movement that fights for the interests of the working class, rather than the agenda of either corporate party. This coalition will organize for a $ 25 an hour minimum wage, build grassroots labor unions, fight for a clean energy transition, battle anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ legislation, and more.

David Giesen (2023-03-12). Monday 3/13: Women's History Month goes MONOPOLY! indybay.org ON LINE: | Google Meet joining info | Video call link: meet.google.com/yvd-fugx-bne

DLI (2023-03-12). Iran-Saudi Peace a Diplomatic Coup by China. indybay.org The just-announced Peace deal(or revived diplomatic relations) between Iran and Saudi Arabia is a game changer in the Middle East. Since WW II, the USA had touted itself as the most influential Peace broker in the region, but had only turned the region into a powder keg. Now, the world is seeing how a responsible outside power–in this case China–can gain the trust and respect of two of the bitterest enemies in the MidEast.

Dr. Mike Yeadon (2023-03-12). Dr. Michael Yeadon on the Covid Crisis: The Most Important Single Message I've Ever Written. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Chinese premier to meet press on Monday. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang will meet the press at the Great Hall of the People after the conclusion of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Monday morning, according to the press center for the first session of the 14th NPC.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Wang Huning addresses closing meeting of top political advisory body's annual session. ecns.cn Wang Huning, chairman of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the top political advisory body, delivered a speech at the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee on Saturday. ‚ñ…

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). China's top political advisory body concludes annual session. ecns.cn The first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the top political advisory body, concluded Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Chinese premier nominates candidates for state councilors. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has nominated Li Shangfu, Wang Xiaohong, Wu Zhenglong, Shen Yiqin and Qin Gang as candidates for state councilors at the ongoing annual session of the 14th National People's Congress.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Chinese premier nominates candidates for vice premiers. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has nominated Ding Xuexiang, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing and Liu Guozhong as candidates for vice premiers at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Four Chinese vice premiers endorsed by national legislature. ecns.cn Ding Xuexiang, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing and Liu Guozhong were endorsed as China's vice premiers at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, the national legislature, on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). China's national legislature endorses secretary-general of State Council, ministers. ecns.cn The National People's Congress (NPC) on Sunday endorsed secretary-general of the State Council and heads of 26 departments of the State Council at a plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th NPC.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Five Chinese state councilors endorsed by national legislature. ecns.cn Li Shangfu, Wang Xiaohong, Wu Zhenglong, Shen Yiqin and Qin Gang were endorsed as Chinese state councilors Sunday morning at the annual session of the national legislature. ‚ñ…

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). China's national legislature decides on new cabinet lineup. ecns.cn China's national legislature on Sunday decided on the new lineup of the State Council, or the cabinet, at its ongoing annual session. Upon nomination by Premier Li Qiang, vice premiers, state councilors, ministers, governor of the central bank, auditor-general, and secretary-general of the State Council were endorsed by lawmakers at the fifth plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). China completes green area of 70,000 square kilometers in 2022, roughly the size of Georgia: report. ecns.cn China completed green area of 70,000 square kilometers in 2022, roughly the size of Georgia, according to an official report published on Sunday, China's National Tree Planting Day.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Silicon Valley Bank's joint venture partner in China unaffected by US collapse. ecns.cn Silicon Valley Bank's joint venture in China stressed on Saturday that it is operating normally and in full compliance with Chinese laws and regulations, as the US bank's collapse has caused ripple effects across the world.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). China continues to drive global economic growth. ecns.cn China's economy has shown remarkable resilience and enormous potential, as evidenced by key indicators that have surpassed expectations and signs of consumer and investor confidence. This has become a significant driving force for the struggling global economy, according to market experts.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese president, PRC CMC chairman. ecns.cn Xi Jinping was unanimously elected Chinese president on Friday at the ongoing session of China's national legislature, leading the country of 1.4 billion people onto a new journey toward modernization.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). China's national legislature meets to decide new cabinet lineup. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held the fifth plenary meeting of its first session Sunday morning to decide the new lineup of the State Council, China's cabinet.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Candidates for secretary-general of China's State Council, ministers nominated. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has nominated candidates for secretary-general of the State Council and heads of 26 departments of the State Council at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). List of key officials of China's State Council. ecns.cn Premier: Li Qiang | Vice premiers: Ding Xuexiang, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing, Liu Guozhong…

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Xi attends plenary meeting of NPC annual session. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, held the fifth plenary meeting of its first session Sunday morning in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). China to up its deep-sea mining efforts. ecns.cn China will pay more attention to the research and development of techniques and equipment used for deep-sea mining, according to a senior researcher in the country's shipbuilding industry.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). China's forest coverage rate hits 24%. ecns.cn The forest coverage rate in China has reached about 24 percent, with 231 million hectares of forests. And 265 million hectares of grassland cover about 50 percent of the country's land areas, according to a report released by the National Afforestation Committee on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Cradle of Civilization: Mount Lushan. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Russia to launch e-visas and payment cards for foreigners. ecns.cn Foreign tourists may have a chance to apply for an electronic visa to enter Russia and receive a payment card in 2023, Tatyana Sharshavitskaya, head of the Russian Department of Tourism Development of the Ministry of Economic Development, said on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Insights | Pakistan Scholar: I am a follower of Chinese development path. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). Insights | Pakistan Scholar: Belt & Road Initiative and CPEC have done very good work. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-12). China focuses on green and low-carbon transition: expert. ecns.cn Song Hailiang, chairman of China Energy Engineering Group Co Ltd., was interviewed ahead of the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday.

Editor (2023-03-12). 'Snowden,' 'Assange' & 'Manning' Arrive in Sydney [VIDEO]. scheerpost.com The three bronze statues that have been touring the world have arrived in Assange's home country, where John Shipton, John Pilger, David McBride and other speakers demanded the prime minister tell Joe Biden to release the WikiLeaks publisher.

Gabriele Gysi & Roland Rottenfusser (2023-03-12). Defensive Invasion & Strategies of Power. indybay.org Imagine it's war and no one goes! This dream is being hurled into the dustbin of history by NATO. War is socially acceptable again, new lifestyle. Many voices cry for revenge, cry for the most modern weapons, because there are new sneaky attack warriors with poisonous arrows. It all seems like a duplicate of the US founding story. The new savages, the new Indians are the Russians.

IBW, 21st Century (2023-03-12). Institute of the Black World 21st Century has scheduled a 2023 Pan African Conference. indybay.org April 2023 is California Pan African Global Trade Month and the strong linkages to Baltimore Harbor continue today.

John Pilger, Mintpress News. (2023-03-12). The Betrayers Of Julian Assange. popularresistance.org Those who are the antithesis of Julian: in whom courage is unheard of, along with principle and honour, stand between him and freedom. I am not referring to the Mafia regime in Washington whose pursuit of a good man is meant as a warning to us all, but rather to those who still claim to run a just democracy in Australia. | Anthony Albanese was mouthing his favourite platitude, 'enough is enough' long before he was elected prime minister of Australia last year. He gave many of us precious hope, including Julian's family. As prime minister he added weasel words about 'not sympathising' with what Julian had done.

Labor Action Committtee For Mumia (2023-03-12). Saturday 3/11: ILWU 10 Meeting On Mumia & Report From Trip To South Africa. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 Henry Schmidt Room | 400 North Point St. | San Francisco…

Labor Video Project (2023-03-12). STOP Sale Of KPFK Bld & Flagrant Violations Of Pacifica Bylaws 6 Year Term Limit-Speak Out. indybay.org

Larry Johnson (2023-03-12). Rending America's Fabric of Lies — Is It Possible? sonar21.com Remember Superman's iconic saying? "Truth, Justice and the American Way." The Superman character emerged in a time of innocence in the United States when there was a genuine belief that…

Laura Wells (2023-03-12). Hugo Chávez – Ten Years Presente! indybay.org In contrast to the mainstream media and US government portrayal of Hugo Chavez, he left a legacy of lessons that would benefit people and politics in the US, and the world.

Manlio Dinucci (2023-03-12). EU Empties the Arsenals to Fill the Arsenals. globalresearch.ca Defense ministers of the 27 EU countries, meeting in Stockholm, approved the plan — presented by Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy — for "joint procurement of large caliber munitions." | The meeting was attended by …

Martin Edwin Andersen (2023-03-12). Torture, Murder and Security Clearances at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. indybay.org The news out of the democratic republic of Chile this week is that the conviction of Jaime Garcia Covarrubias—the former National Defense University / Defense Security Cooperation Agency professor who was since 2008 the target of the Petitioner's disclosures through the NDU/DSCA chain of command—for the torture and murder of an unarmed detainee was upheld by that country's Supreme Court. | Garcia Covarrubias has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his authorship of that crime, one of two involving the torture and clandestine murder of unarmed detainees for which he has already been convicted a…

mforinoco (2023-03-12). El Alto: A History of Anti-Neoliberal Struggle. orinocotribune.com "El Alto on his feet, never on his knees!" is a slogan that reflects the combative character of the inhabitants of this indigenous Aymara city in Bolivia, which since 2003, has shaped the country's history. This city led the uprising against the privatization of natural resources in 2003, and then the defense of democracy in the face of the 2019 coup. Both struggles resulted in numerous massacres against those of El Alto who stood up to defend the country. | Located at more than 4,000 meters above sea level, it mostly comprises migrants from rural areas between La Paz and the Peruvian border. It has a population…

Micah Herskind, Scheer Post. (2023-03-12). The 'Stop Cop City' Movement Roots Go Back Decades. popularresistance.org On Jan. 18, 2023, a squad of local and state police officers marched into the Weelaunee Forest in southeast Atlanta, where they shot and killed a young, queer, Indigenous-Venezuelan protester named Manuel "Tortuguita" Terán. Tortuguita was one of many Atlanta forest defenders, a decentralized group of activists that has been living in the forest since 2021 to protect against its proposed destruction and replacement with "Cop City"—a massive police militarization facility complete with a "mock city" inside for police to practice their many tactics of urban warfare and repression.

Mothers on the March (2023-03-12). Friday 3/17: POA: SHUT IT DOWN! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…

National Lawyers Guild (2023-03-12). NLG Condemns "Stop Cop City" Music Festival Arrests in Atlanta. indybay.org Law enforcement detained at least 35 people in Atlanta on Sunday, March 5, at a solidarity music festival over a mile away from the Cop City construction site.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with hot flashes due to menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vasomotor symptoms — the medical term for hot flashes — are among the most common menopause symptoms women experience. Hot flashes, along with night sweats, can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Dr. Suneela Vegunta, a Mayo Clinic women's health physician, explains what happens to the body and offers ways to find relief. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eRzYfnKjqzg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). 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….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: How losing an hour of sleep can affect your body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. Clocks are turned an hour forward, which means you'll be losing an hour of sleep. And Mayo Clinic experts say that missing out on that shut-eye time can affect your body. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/V10gPhowQKQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. When daylight saving time…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Science Saturday: Researchers elucidate details about the role of inflammation in liver regeneration. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The liver has the greatest regenerative capacity of any organ in the body, making it possible for surgeons to treat cancerous and noncancerous diseases with extensive surgical approaches. However, underlying chronic liver diseases, like cirrhosis or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, are known to inhibit the liver's ability to regenerate after surgery. Without regeneration, the liver cannot function, and patients can develop postoperative liver failure — often a lethal complication. In a recent paper published in JHEP Reports, Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer — also known as colorectal cancer — and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American Cancer Society. It's a trend experts have seen over the last decade. Colon cancer symptoms usually don't appear in early stages of the disease and when they do, they are often at an advanced stage. Dr. Johanna Chan, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says it's important to recognize colon cancer symptoms and to seek…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Game-changing treatment for chronic kidney disease could slow down progression of the disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org About 15% of adults in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic kidney disease — that's about 37 million people. What if those people could be treated with medication that could slow the progression of their disease, and help avoid the need for dialysis and kidney transplantation altogether? Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist says there is a class of medications to help people with chronic kidney disease that does just that. He says Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Consumer Health: What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop diabetes. I was told to limit my sugar intake. Can you explain more about the condition and how I can avoid diabetes? ANSWER: When a person is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, it means he or she has several conditions that, if left untreated, significantly raise the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is bariatric surgery? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've struggled with obesity for many years and have tried to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise. My doctor recently told me that I could be a good candidate for bariatric surgery. What is bariatric surgery? And are there different types of procedures available? ANSWER: Obesity is a disease, and overcoming it often is not easy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines overweight or obesity as a "weight that is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Cauliflower: A versatile nutrition superstar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many consumers, you may be on a quest for healthier food options and willing to try something new or a new take on a familiar food. If you're diagnosed with celiac disease, you may be looking for gluten-free alternatives. Or maybe you're on the hunt for lower carbohydrate choices. Cauliflower may be just what you're searching for. This versatile veggie can be eaten raw, cooked, roasted, grilled, baked into a pizza crust, or cooked…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Exercise safety in cold weather. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I work out at least three days per week at the gym, but I also like to exercise and run outside. Although I know better than to be outdoors in a winter storm, do you have any tips for exercising safely outdoors in cold weather? ANSWER: It is great that you are dedicated to staying healthy through exercise. Being active at all ages is recommended to improve overall health. It's easy to lose motivation…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Consumer Health: Do you check the Nutrition Facts label? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about using the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy choices. Most people in the U.S. don't eat a healthy diet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most consume too much sodium, saturated fat and sugar, increasing their risk of chronic diseases. The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods is a tool created by the Food and Drug Administration to help…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Do prescription opioids impact cognitive function in older adults? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Prescription opioid use could have a negative effect on cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The population-based observational study used data from the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, a research initiative examining the cognitive decline in older people for nearly 20 years. Findings The study found that 70% of participants received at least one opioid prescription over an average of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you have dry eyes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause a range of discomfort. It can happen when the eye doesn't produce enough tears, or if the tears are not adequate quality to keep the eye properly lubricated. Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, explains some of the causes of dry eyes, treatments and some symptoms you shouldn't ignore. Watch this Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU8CLcwtjLY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Early Mayo Clinic research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Perianal fistulas are painful tunnels between the intestine and the skin that often do not go away with standard medical or surgical care. People with Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel conditions are most at risk for this condition. In a prospective, phase 1 clinical trial, researchers loaded stem cells…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). Mayo Clinic again recognized as 'World's Best Hospital' in Newsweek rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic in Rochester is again ranked No. 1 in the world by Newsweek in its list of the "World's Best Hospitals." The ranking is a tribute to the work of staff across Mayo Clinic. "Among the hallmarks of great hospitals … are not just first-class care, first-class research and first-class innovation. The very best institutions also share another quality: consistency," Newsweek states. "The world's best hospitals consistently attract the best people and provide the best outcomes…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). How to get the most out of napping. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it's important to consider the effects napping may bring. The time of day and length of time you nap can provide benefits or create problems. Knowing when to nap and providing yourself with a suitable napping environment will produce the greatest benefits. Consider why you're napping Before lying down to take a daily nap, you may want…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). 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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-12). 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,…

Norman Solomon (2023-03-12). Israel's Liberal Supporters Are Taking Their Denial to a New Level. indybay.org

People for the American Way & DFAD (2023-03-12). Thursday 3/9: Freedom to Vote Movement Virtual Rally w/ the MLK Jr Family & PFAW. indybay.org Online rally…

People's Dispatch. (2023-03-12). House Of Representatives Defeats Resolution Demanding Troop Withdrawal From Syria. popularresistance.org A resolution asking for the complete withdrawal of US troops from Syria within six months was defeated on Wednesday, March 8, in the US House of Representative despite drawing bipartisan support. | The resolution was proposed by Republican representative Matt Gaetz from Florida, who claimed that the presence of US troops in Syria has no justification and no clear objective. The resolution received 103 votes in favor and 321 votes against. Despite the expressed support of the Progressive Caucus, the resolution was only supported by 56 Democrats and 47 Republicans in the House, which has a total strength of 435.

Pink Knight Press (2023-03-12). "March for Life" in Sacramento. indybay.org March 6 was the California event for the anti-choice group March for Life, a national anti-abortion organization. Charter buses lined their speaking event, which drew something in the region of 200 people, with 15-20 counter-protesters at any given time. The counter-protesters stayed loud throughout the anti-choice speakers' time, drowning out speeches and annoying the audience.

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (2023-03-12). Saturday 3/25: Medication Abortion Teach-In w/ Planned Parenthood (Oakland). indybay.org RSVP to receive location details…

posted by Norse (2023-03-12). Food Not Bombs announces Meals-at-City-Hall today after top cop bans Lot #10 serving. indybay.org Harsh rainy weather, the City's failure to provide adequate 24-hour Warming Center facility, and the Chief Escalante's recent ban on serving in the protected parking garage #10 have prompted the free survival food service to move to City Hall today and likely during future rainy days until reasonable alternatives are allowed.

posted by Norse (2023-03-12). Activist Leads Fight to Stop Harassment of Vehicular Residents. indybay.org In an extensive and well-documented article on LookOut, activist Reggie Meisler published his research and activism to defend the rights of those in vehicles being harassed by police. Cops have been threatening and ticketing for signs not permitted by the Costal Commission.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-12). Biggest Lie in World History: There Never Was A Pandemic. The Data Base is Flawed. The Covid Mandates including the Vaccine are Invalid. globalresearch.ca Fake science was supportive of this devastating agenda. The lies were sustained by a massive media disinformation campaign. The historic March 11, 2020 lockdown triggered economic and social chaos Worldwide. It was an act of "economic warfare": a war against humanity.

Rescue Pacifica (2023-03-12). Thursday 3/9: KPFA Pacifica Press Conference To Denounce Violation Of Bylaws & Sale Of KPFK Building. indybay.org KPFA | 2929 Martin Luther King Blvd/University | Berkeley…

Santa Cruz Food Not Bombs (2023-03-12). We Demand Santa Cruz City and County Officials Open 24 Hour Emergency Shelters Now! indybay.org Protect the Homeless from the Ravages of the Atmospheric River…

Seymour M. Hersh (2023-03-12). "Deconstructing the Obvious" — From My Lai to Nord Stream. Interview with Legendary Muckraker Sy Hersh. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2023-03-12). Segundo Frente Oriental: Aquí siempre nos esperará la victoria. cubadebate.cu El líder de la Revolución cubana, General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, presidió este sábado, al pie de la montaña de Mícara, en la Sierra Cristal, el acto político y ceremonia militar en saludo al aniversario 65 de la creación del Segundo Frente Oriental Frank País, del cual fue su jefe fundador.

Staff (2023-03-12). Regirá en Cuba horario de verano a partir de este domingo. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-03-12). Reitera Maduro que el pueblo venezolano elegirá en paz al presidente en las elecciones del año 2024. cubadebate.cu Este sábado el presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, hizo un recuento de la exitosa política exterior de su Gobierno en los últimos meses, al tiempo que habló de las próximas elecciones en el país suramericano. El mandatario fue entrevistado en el programa Radio La Pizarra por el investigador y académico Alfredo Serrano Mancilla.

Staff (2023-03-12). Llegó a Cienfuegos crucero de lujo Club Med 2. cubadebate.cu Ancló en la zona Olimpia Medina el puerto de Matanzas el Club Med 2, considerado uno de los cruceros de vela más grandes del mundo. Los cruceristas realizarán el City Tour, con recorridos por la zona de Punta Gorda y un coctel de bienvenida en el Palacio de Valle, así como la visita a sitios emblemáticos del Centro Histórico Urbano, entre estos el parque José Martí.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-12). Autoridades de EE.UU. intervienen Silicon Valley Bank. telesurtv.net Se trata de la mayor quiebra bancaria en Estados Unidos desde la crisis de 2008 por volumen de activos.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-12). Presidente Boric anuncia cambios en su gabinete en Chile. telesurtv.net Boric toma esta decisión en momentos en que no goza de amplia popularidad. El índice de aprobación fue en enero del 25%, aunque repuntó a principios de marzo al 35%.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-12). Gobierno de Colombia presenta condiciones para reanudar diálogo con mineros en paro. telesurtv.net En un comunicado, el Gobierno colombiano rechaza los actos de violencia que se han presentado durante la protesta social…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-12). Multitudinarias protestas contra reforma pensional en Francia. telesurtv.net Los sindicatos franceses criticaron lo que consideran una actitud de provocación del Gobierno por seguir sin escuchar el rechazo a su proyecto de reforma de las pensiones.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-12). Rescatan a miles de migrantes en costas italianas. telesurtv.net En el centro de refugiados de la isla de Lampedusa, con capacidad para 300 personas, hay más de 3.000 migrantes hacinados tras decenas de desembarcos en los últimos días.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-12). Agricultores holandeses realizan protesta masiva en La Haya. telesurtv.net A la protesta se unieron miles de ciudadanos en contra del Gobierno del primer ministro…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-12). Ejército israelí asesina a tres palestinos en Naplusa. telesurtv.net Los uniformados abrieron fuego contra cuatro palestinos que viajaban en un automóvil, uno de los cuales fue arrestado.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-12). Mayoría de los peruanos aprueba el adelanto de elecciones. telesurtv.net Según la encuesta nacional realizada por la empresa Datum, un 83 % de la ciudadanía pide comicios anticipados.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-12). ONU pide a comunidad internacional brindar ayuda a Siria. telesurtv.net El titular de la ONU recordó que el 11 de marzo "se cumplen 12 años de conflicto total, atrocidades sistemáticas y un sufrimiento humano incalculable en Siria".

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-12). Presidente Nicolás Maduro destaca que Venezuela elegirá en paz a su mandatario en 2024. telesurtv.net El presidente venezolano detalló en entrevista temas de interés nacional e internacional al tiempo que ofreció un recuerdo del comandante eterno Hugo Chavéz.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-12). Peronistas rechazan proscripción de vicepresidenta de Argentina. telesurtv.net Máximo Kirchner llama a la militancia a construir las condiciones para que Cristina Fernández pueda ser candidata a próximos comicios presidenciales.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-12). Miles de israelíes protestan nuevamente contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Por décima semana toman las calles de las principales ciudades para rechazar la normativa que impulsa Benjamin Netanyahu.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-12). Ejército israelí mata a otro adolescente palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Según el Ministerio de Sanidad, 80 han perdido la vida en lo que va de año por disparos de los militares o los colonos israelíes.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-12). Gobierno de Perú reconoce déficit para hacer frente a emergencia climática. telesurtv.net Ciclón Yaku trae asociadas lluvias, caída de nieve y granizo y una elevada carga de humedad, lo cual dará lugar a precipitaciones inusuales.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-12). Presidente de Ecuador da positivo a la Covid-19. telesurtv.net Guillermo Lasso goza de buena salud y realizará sus actividades oficiales de manera telemática durante cuatro días.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-12). Asamblea Popular elige a Li Qiang como primer ministro de China. telesurtv.net Li Qiang, número dos del Partido Comunista de China (PCCh), fue nombrado como nuevo premier a propuesta del presidente del país, Xi Jinping.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-12). Cuba y Venezuela saludan acuerdo entre Gobierno de Colombia y ELN. telesurtv.net El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel destacó: "Esperamos que durante el próximo ciclo, el cual nos honramos en recibir en La Habana; se continúen los avances por la paz de Colombia".

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-12). Fuertes lluvias dejan al menos dos muertos en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La Guardia Nacional reportó sobre el rescate de al menos 56 personas que estaban atrapadas en sus vehículos en la zona que inundó el río Pájaro.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-12). Senado de Francia aprueba reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net El instrumento legal contempla el incremento de la edad de jubilación (que ahora es a los 62 años) cada tres meses a partir del 1 de septiembre de 2023.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-12). Irán y Arabia Saudita acuerdan restablecer relaciones. telesurtv.net Ambas partes se comprometieron a continuar las mesas de negociación destacando el respeto a la soberanía y a la no injerencia en los asuntos internos del otro.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-12). Japón conmemora 12 aniversario de terremoto y tsunami. telesurtv.net El primer ministro de Japón, Fumio Kishida, encabezó una ceremonia en Fukushima, durante la cual guardó un minuto de silencio en homenaje a las víctimas del desastre natural.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-12). Gobierno peruano decreta emergencia por intensas lluvias. telesurtv.net El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú señaló que en Lima se prevén lluvias "completamente inusuales" entre el domingo y el martes próximos.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-12). Siria denuncia un nuevo ataque israelí con misiles. telesurtv.net El 7 de marzo, el Aeropuerto Internacional de Alepo, ubicado a unos 400 kilómetros al norte de Damasco, fue víctima de una agresión armada israelí.

teleSUR, lvm, JCM (2023-03-12). Trabajadores protestan ante crisis sanitaria en Reino Unido. telesurtv.net Durante los últimos meses fueron registradas esperas de hasta 12 horas de las ambulancias, señaló el Real Colegio de Medicina de Urgencias.

teleSUR, lvm, JCM (2023-03-12). Volcán monte Merapi arroja nubes calientes en Indonesia. telesurtv.net No se ha registrado ninguna víctima, indicó la agencia indonesia.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-03-12). Ataque con bomba deja un muerto y ocho heridos en Afganistán. telesurtv.net Detonan un explosivo durante un acto de entrega de premios a periodistas. Los periodistas se reunían para el acto a las 11H00 hora local.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-03-12). Denuncian asesinato de líder en Valle del Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Andrés Felipe Herrera Mosquera tenía 35 años y militaba en el partido Comunes. Fue asesinado en horas de la noche por sicarios.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-03-12). Filipinas pide ayuda mundial para atender derrame petrolero. telesurtv.net Gobierno declara no tener la capacidad suficiente para resolver el accidente provocado tras el hundimiento de un buque que transportaba 800.000 litros de combustible industrial.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-03-12). Brasil retoma programa Manos a la Obra para regiones y ciudades. telesurtv.net Sobre otros espacios donde se trabajará en Brasil, Lula da Silva manifestó que "el PIB crecerá porque crearemos puestos de trabajo".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-12). Suben a 30 los muertos por deslizamiento de tierra en Indonesia. telesurtv.net El incidente del desplazamiento de tierra tuvo lugar en la isla de Serasan en el archipiélago de las Natuna.

United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2023-03-12). Monday 3/13: From Hunters Point To E. Palestine Prosecute & Jail Tetra Tech & Norfolk Southern CEOs. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 450 Golden Gate | San Francisco, CA…

United State of Women, partners (2023-03-12). Wednesday 3/22: Self-Managed Abortion On Our Own Terms w/ USOW. indybay.org Virtual event…

Eric Walberg (2023-03-12). Creating Culture on the Fly. dissidentvoice.org A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life, by Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein, is an ambitious work — like The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Graeber and David Wengrow — building on the radical anthropology of prehistoric man, and Graham Hancock's Netflix series …

Redacted (2023-03-12). The US Should be ASHAMED of What They're Doing in Syria. dissidentvoice.org The House of Representatives voted not to end the U.S. occupation of Syria on Wednesday. This is disappointing but not surprising. Although all is not lost, 103 leaders voted for it with 56 Democrats joining 47 Republicans to vote in favor of the bill, showing that there is at least some appetite for peace. Opponents …

Dean Baker (2023-03-12). The Answer to the Silicon Valley Bank Bailout: Federal Reserve Banking. cepr.net Word from the grapevine is that the risk of contagion may cause the Fed or the FDIC to engineer some sort of bailout of uninsured deposits, where they get paid back in full, instead of being forced to accept a partial loss on deposits over $250k. That would be unfortunate, since the people who run …

Staff (2023-03-12). Clásico Mundial de Béisbol: Venezuela vence a República Dominicana en el grupo D. cubadebate.cu Venezuela venció República Dominicana cinco carreras por una en su encuentro correspondiente al grupo D del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Batazo de cuatro esquinas de Anthony Santander empató el juego 1-1 en el segundo, y los suramericanos tomaron ventaja 3-1 por imparable de David Peralta con las bases llenas en el cuarto. Peralta remolcó la cuarta.

Staff (2023-03-12). Cuba le gana a Taipéi y sueña en grande con la segunda fase del Clásico. cubadebate.cu Cuba superó convincentemente a Taipéi de China siete carreras por una en el estadio Intercontinental de Taichung, para obtener su segunda victoria en el Clásico Mundial y soñar en grande con la segunda fase. Ahora son variadas sus posibilidades, teniendo en cuenta que necesitaba ganar, y lo hizo, así como permitir el menor número de carreras posible.

Staff (2023-03-12). El tiempo: Calor y aislados chubascos en la costa norte central. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en la región central con aislados chubascos en zonas de la costa norte, en el resto del país será poca nubosidad. En la tarde estará parcialmente nublado, con escasas lluvias.

Staff (2023-03-12). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 12 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 domingo 12 de marzo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-03-12). Crónica de un sueño: °Ganamos y respiramos Clásico! cubadebate.cu Lo más importante no es si este periodista lució pesimista en aquella crónica (quizás más bien realista y desconfiado de las matemáticas y cábalas) tras las dos primeras derrotas, sino la reacción positiva y madura del equipo tras los dos primeros reveses con victorias contundentes ante Panamá 13-4 y Taipei.

Ryan Cristián (2023-03-11). Brian Festa Interview — The Lawsuit Against The EPA For Criminal Malfeasance In East Palestine. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is Brian Festa, founder of We The Patriots USA, a non profit currently suing both the local and federal EPA, as well as numerous Ohio officials such as Governor DeWine, regarding the mishandling and apparent coverup of the chemical disaster in East Palestine, Ohio. The organization is also involved in numerous other

Jim McMahan (2023-03-11). Yemenis picket pro-war Rep. workers.org Renton, Washington March marks eight years of the U.S.-Saudi bombing war against Yemen — a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and wreaked havoc on the people of Yemen. Members of Yemeni Relief and Reconstruction picketed the offices of pro-war Rep. Adam Smith in Renton, Washington, on . . . |

A Guest Author (2023-03-11). Norway, Nord Stream and Vietnam. workers.org By Nadya Williams Feb. 28, 2023 Nadya Williams is Director of Communications, Veterans For Peace, San Francisco Chapter 69; and Board Member, VFP Viet Nam Ch. 160. Williams forwarded to Workers World this guest article, in which most language is left in her style. Anti-NATO protest, Norway, Oct. 27, 2018.Credit: . . . |

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-03-11). Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin—Former Member of Raytheon Board of Directors—Has Awarded Over $30 Billion in Contracts to Raytheon Since His Confirmation in January, 2021. covertactionmagazine.com [This article was originally published in April, 2021 at which time Raytheon had obtained $2.36 billion in Pentagon contracts since Austin's appointment. Since that time, CAM has kept tabs on Raytheon's contracts and the article has been updated.—Editors] The Pentagon has awarded the defense giant Raytheon Technologies, the second largest weapons-maker in the world, over …

Fight Back (2023-03-11). Tallahassee FRSO holds International Women's Day rally. fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL — On Wednesday, March 8, more than 40 people rallied outside the Leon County Courthouse to defend women's and reproductive rights and to commemorate the 115th anniversary of International Women's Day. The rally was organized by the Tallahassee Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO). | Chants like "We won't go back; we will fight back!" and "Pro-life? That's a lie! You don't care if people die!" echoed down the Monroe Street corridor. | For more than 100 years, workers, progressives and revolutionaries all over the world have celebrated International Women's Day with protests, rallies and…

Fight Back (2023-03-11). University of New Orleans students demand justice for Tampa 4 and increased Black enrollment. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – On Thursday, March 9, over a dozen students at the University of New Orleans rallied at the school administrative building. They demanded that the Florida State Attorney drop all charges against four University of South Florida students who were brutalized and then arrested earlier in the week. | Students United, an affiliate of Students for a Democratic Society, organized the protest in response to a national call to support the Tampa 4. UNO students also pressed their demand for increased Black enrollment. Organizers demanded that UNO take action to support a growth in Black enrollment up fro…

Fight Back (2023-03-11). Seattle rallies to celebrate International Women's Day. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – On Wednesday, March 8, 40 people rallied in front of the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle to celebrate International Women's Day and to defend women's and reproductive rights. The event was called by Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) Seattle. | Despite near freezing temperatures, people came to hear speeches from women leaders in the labor movement, anti-imperialist organizers with the International Women's Alliance, and reproductive rights organizers. Attendees united under the rallying call to "Defend women's and reproductive rights!" | Opening and emceeing the event,…

Fight Back (2023-03-11). Job market renews slowdown in February. fightbacknews.org San José, CA – Cracks in economy began to show up as Silicon Valley Bank, based in Santa Clara, California, just north of San José, was shut down on Friday, March 10. The bank was the 18th largest bank in the United States, and mainly served high-tech startups, venture capitalists and wealthy individuals. | The recent slowdown in Silicon Valley and interest rate hikes by the U.S. central bank, the Federal Reserve, undid the bank. A run on the bank developed, as depositors pulled their money out of the bank. The bank was forced to sell U.S. government bonds at a loss because of higher interest rates and tried to r…

Fight Back (2023-03-11). FRSO Orlando hosts International Women's Day speakout. fightbacknews.org Orlando, FL – On March 4, members of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) and the Orlando Liberation Initiative (OLI) held a speak out to commemorate International Women's Day, a holiday honoring the contributions of women to the people's struggle. With attacks on reproductive rights intensifying, the activists gathered to speak on the history of International Women's Day, the current state of the women's movement internationally, and how to fight back against gender-based oppression, especially in Florida, which is leading the crusade against reproductive rights. | In Florida, these attacks on basic r…

Anand Naidoo (2023-03-11). The Heat: U.S.-Europe Relations. america.cgtn.com EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen meets with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss coordinating efforts on Ukraine and trade issues. After months of expressing concerns about the U.S. Inflation Act, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European …

Joel Richards (2023-03-11). Chilean President Boric marks first year in office. america.cgtn.com One year ago Saturday, leftist Gabriel Boric was sworn into office as president of Chile. At the age of 36, he was the youngest leader ever to take the helm of his nation. He rode a wave of optimism, that his election would bring …

Jim Spellman (2023-03-11). Three years since WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. america.cgtn.com Nearly seven million deaths. Three quarters of a billion infections. Countless lives upended. In the three years since the World Health Organization classified COVID-19 as a pandemic the whole world has been impacted.

Suheir Sheikh (2023-03-11). Palestine Marathoners run to highlight lack of movement for Palestinians. america.cgtn.com The ninth Palestine Marathon was held Friday, March 10, with a route that must be run twice, all because of a 30-foot wall that obstructs the path of the runners. The wall is part of a 700-kilometer (435 miles) barrier that cuts deep into traditional …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-11). Ukrainian air force claims U.S./NATO Patriots will down Russian ballistic missiles, planes. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformMarch 11, 2023 Patriot air defense systems will shoot down ballistic missiles, enemy aircraft — Air Force spox Patriot air defense systems, which Ukraine receives from international partners, can shoot down not only ballistic missiles but also enemy aircraft that launch missile and bomb attacks on Ukraine from temporarily occupied territories. "The system is good …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-11). U.S. to deliver first of 116 Abrams tanks to Poland soon. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish Press AgencyMarch 8, 2023 First US Abrams tanks to arrive in Poland in April — MoD The first of 116 used Abrams tanks ordered from the US will be delivered to Poland in April, the Polish defence minister has said. The tanks' arrival forms part of a significant expansion of the Polish armed forces. …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-11). Ukraine demands "incredible amount" of new Turkish combat drones — DM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahMarch 6, 2023 Ukraine needs 'incredible amount of drones,' defense chief says Ukraine's defense chief said on Monday that his country needed "an incredible amount of drones," as Moscow's war with Kyiv rages on into its second year. "This is also a game changer. Both drones for reconnaissance and adjustment, shock drones from 3 …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-11). Top Georgian opposition leader meets with Biden's NSA, ex-Saakashvili interior chief hails new Maidan coup. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2March 10, 2023 Vano Merabishvili compares the events on Rustaveli to the Maidan protests and does not rule out a similar scenario in Tbilisi Georgia's former Interior Minister Vano Merabishvili claimed ensuring the release of the imprisoned Mikheil Saakashvili was one of the goals of the public protests held in Tbilisi over the Draft Law …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-11). NATO commemorates International Women's Day in Jordan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Jordan is a NATO Enhanced Opportunity Partner and a member of the Partnership Interoperability Initiative along with Australia, Finland, Georgia, Sweden and Ukraine. It is also a member of NATO's Mediterranean Dialogue partnership with Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia. It has participated in NATO's wars and occupations in Bosnia, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan and Libya. — …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-11). NATO chief orders EU cohorts to boost arms purchases, stockpiles for Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMarch 8, 2023 NATO Secretary General at EU Defence Ministerial: we must boost ammunition stockpiles, ramp up production Video Arriving at a meeting of EU Defence Ministers on Wednesday (8 March 2023), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg underlined the importance of strengthened ammunition stockpiles and more joint procurement in order to continue supporting Ukraine. He …

_____ (2023-03-11). Eight Contradictions of Imperialist 'Rules-Based Order'. strategic-culture.org

_____ (2023-03-11). John Bolton, the Washington Post and the Death of Arms Control. strategic-culture.org Arms control and disarmament are on life support, and John Bolton and the Washington Post have predictably come along to try to prevent any resuscitation.

_____ (2023-03-11). More Due Effort to Possibly Sum Up Russian Special Military Operation in Ukraine. strategic-culture.org Now all the services from Kiev, across Brussels and the Pentagon seem to be thinking: What is Gerasimov up to now? | During March 2022, the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine began first in Belarus and then in Istanbul. Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to the Russian delegation announced in public that they managed to align their viewpoints on a number of issues and then Kiev presented a document in writing, which for Russia contained sufficient number of acceptable views with the neutral status out of any political bloc of Ukraine without foreign military bases, units or weaponry, nuclear arms included. | I…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-03-11). Colombia's government and ELN rebels revise peace talks agenda. colombiareports.com Negotiators of Colombia's government and guerrilla group ELN presented a revised peace talks agenda, which includes the possibility of an early ceasefire. The so-called "Mexico Accord" is a revised version…

americanthinker (2023-03-11). A Tale of Two Train Wrecks: The East Palestine Disaster Response. americanthinker.com The response on the ground after the derailment and the release of toxic chemicals failed the residents in muliple ways.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). Joe Biden's Preposterous Student Loan Bailout. americanthinker.com This is no help for debt-ridden Americans. It is a carefully timed and unconscionable political stunt.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). Politicians and the Problems of Age. americanthinker.com Is it ageist to cajole politicians over a certain age to submit to a mental competency test?

americanthinker (2023-03-11). Regional Racism and the Democrats Who Love It. americanthinker.com What the Northern and coastal elite feel toward the South and West is a level of contempt that amounts to racism.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). A massive but subtle sociological shift observed through the lens of a conservative mind. americanthinker.com Watching mothers photograph and film grown men dance sexually in front of crawling babies is evidence of a radical disruption in attitudes toward photography and film.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). Academia's latest invention: 'Petro-masculinity'. americanthinker.com Are you a White man? Do you own a personal vehicle and drive around as you please? Well, you're a racist, and you're killing the planet.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). Does artificial intelligence have 'rights'? americanthinker.com No, chatbots don't have human rights.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). Fasten your money belt — it's going to be an extremely bumpy few years. americanthinker.com We just witnessed the second largest failure in U.S. banking history. What's next?>

americanthinker (2023-03-11). For Democrats, Joe Biden's 'right' to spend is absolute… americanthinker.com and everyone else, from small fry investors, to the Fed, to the GOP Congress, is supposed to clean up after Joe.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). God, please forgive me for being a liberal. americanthinker.com For decades, I voted for the same politician, and we get the same results. What is wrong with me?>

americanthinker (2023-03-11). How long can a credit card sustain you in Biden's economy? americanthinker.com More and more Americans are leaning on credit cards to cover necessities like food and rent.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). In the Middle East, the Abraham Accords are 'out,' mediation by Beijing is 'in.' Thanks, Joe! americanthinker.com Joe Biden can take a bow for that one, too: the loss of the U.S. role as a power broker in the Middle East.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). LA Times blames white drivers for polluting the air breathed by 'people of color'. americanthinker.com How on Earth does a professor, who is supposed to be an individual of accomplishment and considerable education, think of dedicating time to such futile pursuits?>

americanthinker (2023-03-11). LA Times blames white drivers for polluting the air breathed by 'people of color'. americanthinker.com How on earth does a professor, who is supposed to be an individual of accomplishment and considerable education think of dedicating time to such futile pursuits?>

americanthinker (2023-03-11). 'Teacher of the Year' accused of crimes against children, and new questions swirl. americanthinker.com The upward trend of female predators continues.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). The debt and the deficit: Where are we really? americanthinker.com How the current administration can spin poor numbers to somehow sound positive is simply amazing and should be discounted.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). The press make fools of themselves over Tucker Carlson's January 6 videos. americanthinker.com They make themselves denizens of the world's oldest profession with some of the nonsense they've got out there.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). Tucker pulled his punches. americanthinker.com His performance was a disgrace. He had the most important journalistic job of his and our lifetimes and he blew it.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). Where were the regulators on SVB? americanthinker.com Seems a lot of guys in the market could see the bank's liquidity issue before the collapse.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). Writer/essayist/educator/poet David Solway discusses Doctor Jill's doctoral thesis and Michelle's Princeton senior thesis. americanthinker.com Never forget: the Obama administration persecuted Dinesh D'Souza, who made fun of the Michelle's senior thesis.

americanthinker (2023-03-11). Writer/essayist/educator/poet David Solway discusses Doctor Jill's doctoral thesis and Michelle's Princeton senior thesis. americanthinker.com Never forget: The Obama administration persecuted Dinesh D'Souza, who made fun of the wooky's senior thesis.

Andrew Green (2023-03-11). [Obituary] Andrew P Goldberg. thelancet.com Expert in gerontology and geriatric medicine. Born in the Bronx, NY, USA, on March 12, 1945, he died of pancreatic cancer on Oct 25, 2022, in Columbia, MD, USA, aged 77 years.

Andy Kroll (2023-03-11). Inside the Private Conservative Group That Promises to "Crush Liberal Dominance" truthout.org A few months ago, Leonard Leo laid out his next audacious project. Ever since the longtime Federalist Society leader helped create a conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court, and then received more than a billion dollars from a wealthy Chicago business owner to disburse to conservative causes, Leo's next moves had been the subject of speculation. Now, Leo declared in a slick but private… |

Andy Worthington. (2023-03-11). Global Vigils For The Closure Of Guantánamo On Women's Day. popularresistance.org Monthly vigils — or even weekly vigils — for the closure of Guantánamo were a noticeable feature of the London protest scene for many years, while British prisoners were still held there, although, with the release of Shaker Aamer, the prison's last British resident, in October 2015, it became impossible to sustain the impetus, and the Trump years, of course, were bleak for protestors, because Trump had tweeted, even before he took office, that "there must be no more releases from Gitmo," and he was largely true to his word, releasing only one man in his nearly 1,500 days in office.

Angela (2023-03-11). Saturday 3/11: Free virtual screening of the the documentary film "The Sabra and Chatila Sky" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Ann Brown (2023-03-11). Psychopathic Wealthy Lawyer Convicted Of Murdering Family: A Black Man Did It, Not Me. moguldom.com Wealthy South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was convicted on March 2 of murder in the June 2021 shooting deaths of his 52-year-old wife, Maggie, and son Paul, 22. He also was found guilty of two counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. He has received two consecutive life sentences. …

Anonymous103 (2023-03-11). Dems Blast "Threat" Of "So-Called Journalists" As Taibbi, Shellenberger Expose "State-Sponsored Thought-Policing" southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Originally published by Update (1300ET): Well, that escalated quickly… | As one might expect, the Judiciary hearing on the "weaponization" of federal agencies, featuring Matt Taibbi and Michael Shellenberger as witnesses was full of fireworks, facts, and ad hominem friction. | Out of the gate, Ranking Member Democratic Del. Stacey E. Plas…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-11). In Video: Unsuccessful Hunting Of Ukrainian Soldier In Northern Donbass. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-11). Kiev Threatens Crimeans: 'Ukraine Should Be Treated Not With Respect, But With Great Fear'. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Amid the wave of loud claims on the upcoming Ukrainian offensive on Crimea, the Kiev officials do not hide the Nazi nature of their goals. Adviser to the head of the office of the President of Ukraine turned to direct threats to the citizens of the Russian peninsula. | The tourist season in Crimea this year will be "hot," said Mikhail Podolyak, adviser to the head of the office of the President of Ukraine, in his recent interview."Ukraine will explain that it needs to be treated not with respect,…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-11). Hezbollah Leader Praises Iranian-Saudi Reconciliation. southfront.org Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah addressing a memorial service of commander Assad Saghir on March 10. Source: Al Manar TV. | Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah Secretary-General of Lebanese Hezbollah has praised the Iranian-Saudi reconciliation agreement that was announced on March 10 after breakthrough talks in the Chinese capital, Beijing, calling it a "good development". | Under the agreement, Iran and Saudi Arabia will reestablish diplomatic relations, reopen embassies and reimplement a se…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-11). In Video: Russian Army Takes Out Ukrainian Stormer HVM Air Defense System With Lancet Drone. southfront.org ZALA Lancet attack drone. © Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military has destroyed a British-made Stormer HVM short-range air defense system for the first time since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine. | On March 11, the Russian Ministry of Defense released video footage showing the Stormer HVM being destroyed by a Lancet loitering munition. According to the ministry, the system was deployed on the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic. | The Stormer HVM, which is built around the…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-11). Iran Launches Production Line Of Yasin Training Jet (Video). southfront.org A new version of Iran's homegrown Yasin Training jet is unveiled during a ceremony attended by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani in Tehran, Iran, on March 11, 2023. (Photo by Tasnim news agency) | On March 11, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani launched the production line of the Yasin training jet which was developed by the Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO). | A new version of the training jet was showcased during the launch ceremony, wh…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-11). Suspected ISIS Terrorists Slaughter Three Civilians, Abduct 26 Others In Central Syria. southfront.org Illustrative image. | On March 11, terrorists believed to be members of ISIS attacked a group of civilians who were collecting truffles near Khanaser town in the southern countryside of Aleppo in Syria's central region. | According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the terrorists "slaughtered" three of the civilians, all young men, and abducted 26 others, including women. The London-based monitoring group said that the attack took place near a position of Iranian-backed forces, w…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-11). Syria Welcomes Iranian-Saudi Agreement, Calls For Arabian Rapprochement. southfront.org Syria flag (flickr). | On March 11, Syria welcomed the Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies after breakthrough talks in the Chinese capital Beijing. Th…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-11). Syrian Army Mortar Strike Kills HTS Militant, Wounds Others In Greater Idlib. southfront.org Syrian Army soldier launches a mortar round toward insurgents on the western rural Aleppo, Syria, during the offensive. Source: SANA | On March 11, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) shelled positions of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in the outskirts of the town of al-Atarib in the western Aleppo countryside, a part of the Greater Idlib region, with heavy mortars. | According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the shelling killed a militant of HTS and wounded several other people. | The mortar attac…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-11). Ukraine Has Used JDAM-ER Bombs Against Russian Forces: DPR Official. southfront.org A B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares for an operational demonstration of the Quickstrike-ER (QS-ER) Naval mine project at the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 28, 219. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman) | Kiev forces dropped a bomb with the American-made Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range (JDAM-ER) guidance kit on the area of Kurdyumovka near Artyo…

Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-11). The Ghost of Hugo Grotius: The UN High Seas Treaty. dissidentvoice.org Ever so rarely, the human species can reach accord and agreement on some topic seemingly contentious and divergent. Such occasions tend to be rarer than hen's teeth, but the UN High Seas Treaty was one of them. It took over two decades of agonising, stuttering negotiations to draft an agreement and went someway to suggest …

Catherine Cluver, Christianne de Groot, Ben W Mol, Kellie E Murphy, Jane E Norman, Rodolfo Pacagnella, Kirsten Palmer, Liona C Poon, Daniel L Rolnik, Catherine Y Spong, Sarah J Stock, Shakila Thangaratinam, Stephen Tong, Corine Verhoeven, Lan N Vuong, Sue P Walker, Liu Xiaohua (2023-03-11). [Correspondence] The need for appropriate language in the debate on medicalisation of pregnancy. thelancet.com Although the majority of pregnancies progress smoothly and result in the birth of a healthy baby, this is not always the case. Pregnancy can have severe complications, including stillbirth, affecting eight in 1000 pregnancies in France;1 maternal hypertension, affecting 74 in 1000,2 or neonatal death, affecting three in 1000. Obstetrics and midwifery are the fields of study focused on pregnancy, childbirth, and…

Cheryl Keech, Vicki E Miller, Barbara Rizzardi, Christopher Hoyle, Melinda J Pryor, Jonathan Ferrand, Ken Solovay, Marcel Thalen, Stephanie Noviello, Peter Goldstein, Andrew Gorringe, Breeze Cavell, Qiushui He, Alex-Mikael Barkoff, Keith Rubin, Camille Locht (2023-03-11). [Articles] Immunogenicity and safety of BPZE1, an intranasal live attenuated pertussis vaccine, versus tetanus—diphtheria—acellular pertussis vaccine: a randomised, double-blind, phase 2b trial. thelancet.com BPZE1 induced nasal mucosal immunity and produced functional serum responses. BPZE1 has the potential to avert B pertussis infections, which ultimately could lead to reduced transmission and diminished epidemic cycles. These results should be confirmed in large phase 3 trials.

Clean Energy Wire (2023-03-11). Climate Change Impacts could Cost Germany up to Nearly $1 Trillion by 2050. juancole.com By Carolina Kyllmann | — ( Clean Energy Wire ) — The consequences of climate change could cost Germany up to 900 billion euros by 2050, found a report by the Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IàñW), the Institute of Economic Structures Research (GWS) and consultancy Prognos AG. More frequent extreme weather events such as …

Colin Todhunter (2023-03-11). Food, Dispossession and Dependency. Resisting the New World Order. globalresearch.ca Food, Dispossession and Dependency.: | Resisting the New World Order: | by: | Colin Todhunter: | We are currently seeing an acceleration of the corporate consolidation of …

Colonel Ann Wright, Popular Resistance. (2023-03-11). DOD Continues To Stonewall Information On Defueling Of Red Hill. popularresistance.org According to the March 5, 2023 Honolulu Star Advertiser article, titled "Military spending act stirs defueling concerns," the DNAA REQUIRES, before defueling of the Red Hill jet fuel tanks, a certification from DOD that closing Red Hill will not affect Indo-Pacific military operations. | At this point, 4 months after the passage of the NDAA and until the March 5 Star Advertiser article, despite intense public interest in the defueling and closing of the Red Hill facilities, neither Senator Hirono, Senator Brian Schatz nor Representative Case mentioned the certification requirement in their press releases about th…

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, Ecowatch. (2023-03-11). Tiktok Campaign Targets Controversial Alaska Willow Oil Project. popularresistance.org With 161.5 million views and counting on TikTok alone, the #StopWillow social media campaign has left no question of the groundswell of opposition to the proposed oil development project Willow on Alaska's remote North Slope. | Social media users have been using the hashtag to voice their resistance to President Joe Biden's failure to keep his campaign pledges to reduce oil drilling. | "With all of the progress that the U.S. government has made on climate change, it now feels like they're turning their backs by allowing Willow to go through," said climate activist Hazel Thayer, who posted TikTok videos using the…

Daniel Campione (2023-03-11). Revolución rusa y socialismo, pasado y presente. globalizacion.ca Este es el segundo volumen de la serie del autor en torno a Actualidad de la revolución y socialismo. En una primera entrega titulada Rusia 1917: Vertientes y afluentes, Casas indagó en los antecedentes revolucionarios y en el "asalto al…

David Giesen (2023-03-11). Wednesday 3/22: Solon's Salon. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…

Derek Seidman (2023-03-11). Farmworkers Push Wendy's, Kroger and Publix to Take Stance Against Forced Labor. truthout.org There are few human rights achievements that are so universally celebrated today as the farmworker-led Fair Food Program, a partnership between agricultural growers, sellers and workers with a proven record of ensuring an "ethical supply chain" from the farms where products are harvested, to the grocery stores where they're sold, to the kitchen tables where they're consumed. The program has been… |

Dongsheng News (2023-03-11). Li Keqiang's Report at the Two Sessions. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China in 2 minutes. ‚Ä¢ Li Keqiang's report at the Two Sessions ‚Ä¢ US sanctioned companies at the Two Sessions ‚Ä¢ Douyin contests the e-commerce market ‚Ä¢ Chinese diplomats on social networks…

Dr. Vladislav B. Sotirović (2023-03-11). History: On Illyrian Geopolitics and Balkan Highlanders. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). China's accession to 1961 Apostille Convention to bring two boons: FM. ecns.cn She noted that the main purpose of the Convention is to simplify procedures for the use of public documents abroad and facilitate international trade and people-to-people exchange.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). China-Laos Railway a golden route for int'l logistics: FM. ecns.cn Data shows the China-Laos Railway has become a golden route for international logistics, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). China, Saudi Arabia, Iran issue joint statement. ecns.cn The People's Republic of China, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a joint statement on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). China's national supervision commission chief pledges allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn Liu Jinguo, China's newly elected director of the National Commission of Supervision, made a public pledge of allegiance to the Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday. ‚ñ…

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). China's Supreme People's Court president pledges allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn Zhang Jun, newly elected president of the Supreme People's Court, made a public pledge of allegiance to China's Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). China's national legislature to vote on new premier. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, started a plenary meeting of its first session Saturday morning to decide on the premier, and vice chairpersons and members of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). Xi nominates Li Qiang candidate for premier. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping nominated Li Qiang the candidate for premier at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). Liu Jinguo nominated candidate for China's national supervision commission director. ecns.cn Liu Jinguo was nominated by the presidium of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, candidate for director of the National Commission of Supervision.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). Zhang Youxia, He Weidong nominated candidates for PRC Central Military Commission vice chairmen. ecns.cn Zhang Youxia and He Weidong were nominated as candidates for vice chairmen of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People's Republic of China (PRC) at the annual session of the 14th National People's Congress.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). Zhang Jun nominated candidate for China's top court president. ecns.cn Zhang Jun was nominated candidate for the president of the Supreme People's Court by the presidium of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). Ying Yong nominated candidate for procurator-general of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate. ecns.cn Ying Yong was nominated candidate for procurator-general of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate by the presidium of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, the national legislature.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). Saudi Arabia, Iran ink deal to resume diplomatic relations, reopen embassies. ecns.cn As announced by China, Saudi Arabia and Iran on Friday, the latter two have reached a deal which includes the agreement to resume diplomatic relations and reopen embassies and missions within two months.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). Xi signs presidential order to appoint Li Qiang as premier. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a presidential order to appoint Li Qiang as premier Saturday at the ongoing session of China's national legislature.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). Liu Jinguo elected director of National Commission of Supervision. ecns.cn Liu Jinguo was elected director of the National Commission of Supervision on Saturday at the ongoing first session of the 14th National People's Congress.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). Zhang Jun elected China's Supreme People's Court president. ecns.cn Zhang Jun was elected president of the Supreme People's Court on Saturday at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). Ying Yong elected procurator-general of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate. ecns.cn Ying Yong was elected procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Saturday at the ongoing first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). Newly appointed Chinese premier pledges allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn Newly appointed Chinese Premier Li Qiang made a public pledge of allegiance to the Constitution on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). New PRC Central Military Commission vice chairmen, members pledge allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn Vice chairmen and members of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People's Republic of China (PRC) pledged allegiance to the Constitution on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). Procurator-general of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate pledges allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn Ying Yong, China's newly elected procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, pledged allegiance to China's Constitution on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-11). Scenery of cole flower fields in SW China. ecns.cn This aerial photo taken on March 9, 2023 shows cole flower fields in Wayao Village of Mugang Town, Liuzhi Special District, Liupanshui, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)…

Editor (2023-03-11). Rail-lobbyist-turned-Senator could block safety bill. mronline.org John Thune embodies the rail industry's Washington influence machine that could now kill bipartisan safety legislation.

Editor (2023-03-11). Reading, writing, and thinking alongside Lee Maracle. mronline.org When Lee Maracle passed into the spirit world on November 11, 2021, the loss was felt throughout activist, academic, and artistic communities in North America and beyond.

Editor (2023-03-11). 'Siblings': An East German novella reminds us of what had once been possible. mronline.org Brigitte Reimann's Siblings has just been published in English translation by Penguin in its series of classic international literature. It comes 60 years after the original German novella appeared. The translator is Lucy Jones.

Editor (2023-03-11). Six war mongering think tanks and the military contractors that fund them. mronline.org Leaders at top think tanks like the Atlantic Council and Hudson Institute have even been called upon to set focus priorities for the House Intelligence Committee. However, one look at the funding sources of the most influential think tanks reveals whose interests they really serve: that of the U.S. military and its defense contractors.

Editor (2023-03-11). The heinous instrumentalisation of Human Rights against Nicaragua. mronline.org Last week saw the advance release of a summary of the United Nations Human Rights Council's still-pending detailed report on Nicaragua. The report supposedly results from an investigation by a group of experts of "all alleged human rights violations and abuses committed in Nicaragua since April 2018."

Editor (2023-03-11). California Considers Giving the Incarcerated a Right to Vote. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-11). Public Universities Run on Underpaid Labor. Now Grad Workers Are Fighting Back. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-03-11). The Chris Hedges Report: Kshama Sawant's New 'Workers Strike Back' Coalition Will Fight for $25 Minimum Wage and More. scheerpost.com Socialist Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant is launching a national coalition called Workers Strike Back to fight for wages, universal healthcare, LGBTQ rights, a clean energy transition, and more.

Editor (2023-03-11). The 'Stop Cop City' Movement Roots Going Back Decades. scheerpost.com The Stop Cop City movement recalls Atlanta's 1996 Olympic bid and the city's long history of prioritizing tourists, business interests, and wealthy white communities over Black and working-class people…

Ellen Brown (2023-03-11). What Will Happen When Banks Go Bust? Bank Runs, Bail-Ins and Systemic Risk. globalresearch.ca

Ethan Huff (2023-03-11). Many People Fully Vaccinated for COVID Are Now Going Blind. globalresearch.ca

eugyppius (2023-03-11). Exhaustive Study of German Mortality Data Finds Excess Deaths Tightly Correlated with Mass Vaccination. globalresearch.ca

F. William Engdahl (2023-03-11). The Dark Origins of the Davos Great Reset. globalresearch.ca Klaus Schwab is little more than a slick PR agent for a global technocratic agenda, a corporatist unity of corporate power with government, including the UN, an agenda whose origins go back to the beginning of the 1970s, and even earlier.

Fran Quigley, Waging Nonviolence. (2023-03-11). Multiracial Tenant Union At The Forefront Of A Growing Movement. popularresistance.org Louisville, Kentucky – Private police officers guide a line of late-model SUVs through the January morning's cold rain into a lane of Louisville's Grinstead Avenue, specially cleared to ease their path to the entrance of Collegiate School. Brake lights shine through the gloom as children in plaid uniforms climb out and head inside. Collegiate, founded by a plantation-owning Kentucky family and led by a board president who is the heir to the Brown-Forman liquor dynasty, has an annual tuition of $26,000 per year. | Just to the west of a new, modern Collegiate playground is the Yorktown Apartments, separated from sc…

Freddie Ponton (2023-03-11). NATO's Trojan Horse Behind Europe's COVID-19 Response. globalresearch.ca

Gadudage, Last Real Indians. (2023-03-11). Defining Genocide And America's Selective Memory. popularresistance.org On December 9, 1984 the United Nations (UN) General Assembly approved the Genocide Convention and developed an international law that recognizes acts of genocide. Article 2 of the Genocide Convention lists the following acts. (a) Killing members of the group. (b) Causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group. (c) Deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part. (d) Imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group. (e) Forcibly transferring children of one group to another group.

Hedelberto López Blanch (2023-03-11). Las compañías armamentistas y la guerra en Ucrania. globalizacion.ca Detrás de la enorme cantidad de dinero que Estados Unidos y la Unión Europea han entregado a Ucrania para tratar de debilitar a Rusia tras la Operación Especial Militar lanzada por Moscú, se hallan las enormes ganancias que reciben las…

His Excellency Carlo Maria Viganà≤ (2023-03-11). Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganà≤: The COVID Pandemic Farce Served as a Trial Balloon for the New World Order. globalresearch.ca

Isheka N. Harrison (2023-03-11). Dan Runcie: Here Are The Potential Challenges For Tyler Perry Buying BET Media Group. moguldom.com The internet has been abuzz lately with news that Paramount Global may be selling the Black Entertainment Television network, affectionately known to viewers as BET. Tyler Perry is rumored to be considering a bid and Trapital founder Dan Runcie had some thoughts about the challenges and opportunities Perry may encounter. Runcie expressed his opinions in a Twitter …

It's Going Down (2023-03-11). After Neo-Nazis Threaten March by Trans Youth, Proud Boys Associate Pulls Gun While Sacramento Police Look On. itsgoingdown.org Over 75 pro-LGBTQ+ and antifascist demonstrators rallied in downtown Sacramento on March 10th, opposing a much smaller anti-trans rally that attracted neo-Nazis and far-Right activists. The anti-trans rally was organized by up and coming conservative star Chloe Cole of nearby Manteca, CA. Cole has become a darling in conservative and far-Right circles, after the 18…

Jacob Nordangard (2023-03-11). World Economic Forum's "Young Global Leaders" Revealed. globalresearch.ca For several decades, this program has nurtured compliant leaders acting as WEF agents in governments around the world. The consequences are far-reaching and may turn out to be devastating for humanity.

Jacques Baud (2023-03-11). The Military Situation In The Ukraine. Jacques Baud. globalresearch.ca

Jake Johnson (2023-03-11). Silicon Valley Bank Collapses in Largest Failure Since 2008 Crisis. truthout.org Santa Clara-based Silicon Valley Bank, a major lender to technology startups, collapsed on Friday after its emergency attempts to raise money and find a potential buyer failed, forcing regulators to step in and take over the institution. The speed of SVB's collapse, the largest since the fall of Washington Mutual in 2008, stunned observers and rattled Wall Street, with bank stocks selling off… |

Jenny Brown, Labor Notes. (2023-03-11). New York City Retirees Fight Their Own Unions To Stop Health Care Cuts. popularresistance.org New York City, New York – Defying two years of protests and lawsuits by union retirees, New York City's Municipal Labor Committee voted Thursday to scrap some of the best retiree health care coverage in the country. The change aims to put 250,000 city retirees into a for-profit Medicare Advantage plan run by Aetna. | Twenty-six unions in the MLC voted no, while others abstained. But their votes were swamped by the votes of the largest unions on the committee, AFSCME District Council 37 and the New York United Federation of Teachers. | Retirees and active members protested during the MLC vote and marched to City H…

Jenny Brown (2023-03-11). NYC Retirees Fight Their Own Unions to Stop Catastrophic Health Care Cuts. truthout.org Defying two years of protests and lawsuits by union retirees, New York City's Municipal Labor Committee voted Thursday to scrap some of the best retiree health care coverage in the country. The change aims to put 250,000 city retirees into a for-profit Medicare Advantage plan run by Aetna. Twenty-six unions in the MLC voted no, while others abstained. But their votes were swamped by the votes of… |

Jorge Elbaum (2023-03-11). Injerencismo marca Washington. globalizacion.ca El Departamento de Estado decidió el último lunes participar de forma abierta en la política doméstica de México. A través de un comunicado firmado por Antony Blinken, el gobierno estadounidense secundó la marcha opositora que se había realizado un día…

Kathryn M Edwards, Michael D Decker (2023-03-11). [Comment] An alternative route to pertussis protection? thelancet.com Around 40 years ago, growing concern in many countries about severe adverse events in infants after receipt of parenteral whole-cell pertussis vaccines combined with diphtheria and tetanus toxoids (DTP) drove the development of more highly purified acellular pertussis vaccines. These diphtheria—tetanus acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccines, which are also administered parenterally, contain one or more purified pertussis proteins. DTaP provides excellent protection against disease in infants and toddlers and its safety profile is much better than that of DTP.

Kevin Gosztola (2023-03-11). Unauthorized Disclosure: Brian Becker. thedissenter.org Brian Becker, antiwar activist and national director for the ANSWER Coalition, reflects on the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War.

Kim Petersen (2023-03-11). Total Worldwide Disarmament: Security Must Be for All Countries. dissidentvoice.org Read Parts 1, 2, and 3. A new consciousness is developing which sees the earth as a single organism and recognizes that an organism at war with itself is doomed. We are one planet. One of the great revelations of the age of space exploration is the image of the earth finite and lonely, somehow …

Kirk Off Campus (2023-03-11). Phone Zap! Tell UC Davis Chancellor May We Don't Want Another Proud Boy Hate Rally! indybay.org Phone Zap! Call and email UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May and refuse to let our taxes and student fees be used to pay for a Turning Point USA hate rally! Charlie Kirk says trans people need to be "took care of!" At the last TPUSA event at UC Davis, Proud Boys attacked students and community members. Enough is enough!

Labor Video Project (2023-03-11). The Fukushima Catastrophe Continues 12 Years After The Meltdowns. indybay.org March 11 is the 12th anniversary of the Fukushima earthquake and meltdown of three reactors. The disaster continues and the melted nuclear rods still remain in the broken reactors and have to be cooled by water which then becomes radiated. Two activists talk about the present situation after 12 years.

Lambert Strether, Naked Capitalism. (2023-03-11). Silicon Valley Bank Fails; Deposits Of Venture-Backed Companies Frozen. popularresistance.org Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest in the US, was shut down and put under the control of California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation on Friday. This failure is set to send ripples across smaller technology companies. Even though there is good reason to think that uninsured depositors will eventually be made whole or nearly whole, some may have had so much of their working funds tied up at Silicon Valley Bank that it may be hard for them to find work-arounds, particularly with so many other companies in the same pickle. While is it is likely someone will cobble together financing, at what speed…

Lara Catherine Morley, Colette Sparey, Dileep Wijeratne, Kerry Turner (2023-03-11). [Clinical Picture] A planned caesarean hysterectomy for placenta accreta spectrum at 35 weeks of gestation: antenatal identification and a multidisciplinary approach to manage an increasing condition. thelancet.com A 37-year-old woman, who was 35 weeks into a singleton pregnancy, was admitted to our hospital for a planned caesarean hysterectomy.

Larry Johnson (2023-03-11). How Could Western Intelligence Have Got It Wrong, Again? They Didn't. They Had Other Purposes. sonar21.com By Alastair Crooke [NOTE — The following is reprinted with the express permission of Mr. Crooke.] The West now faces the task of de-fusing the landmine of their own electorate's…

Lioba Hirsch (2023-03-11). [Perspectives] Can museums overcome their colonial past? thelancet.com Grace Ndiritu's The Healing Pavilion is an exhibition that is felt and experienced, rather than simply visited. The work invites a reckoning with what we want decolonial futures to be. It can be seen as an attempt of institutional healing for the Wellcome Collection, London, UK, in line with Ndiritu's continuing work Healing the Museum. The Healing Pavilion features Ndiritu's The Twin Tapestries: Repair (1915) and Restitution (1973). The panels that make up the pavilion are reconstituted from the Medicine Man exhibition, which closed in November, 2022, and held Henry Wellcome's personal artifacts, many of which h…

LoàØc Sentilhes, Joelle Belaisch Allart, Paul Berveiller, Aline Bibes, Thierry Schaeverbeke, FRENCH-ARRIVE Study Group, the Groupe de Recherche en Obstétrique et Gynécologie (2023-03-11). [Correspondence] FRENCH-ARRIVE: a serious, evidence-free, and false accusation of unethical research. thelancet.com We—the investigators and Trial Steering Committee of the FRENCH-ARRIVE trial, members of the Groupe de Recherche en Obstétrique Gynécologie, representatives of the French College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Bordeaux University Hospital (appendix)—were stunned to read Richard Horton's1 Comment spreading the erroneous accusations of Claudine Schalck and Raymonde Gagnon7 claiming that the FRENCH-ARRIVE trial (NCT04799912) is scientific misconduct and unethical research that "obeys a pseudo-scientific rational logic" and is "a denial of what childbirth and motherhood mean to women".

Luis Feliz Leon, Labor Notes. (2023-03-11). Grocery Teamsters Face Firing And Retaliation For Exercising Their Rights. popularresistance.org Workers couldn't wear a sticker or button, because what if it fell into the fruits and vegetables they packaged for the Anthony Marano Company, a major distributor of produce in Chicago and the greater Midwest for restaurants and grocery chains including Aldi's, Sysco, and Pete's Fresh Market? | They couldn't do a red T-shirt day; the temperatures are frigid in the warehouse, and workers must cover themselves in layers to keep warm. But they are allowed to wear hats over their hairnets. | Luckily, there was a crafty person on the organizing team. When Latino Teamsters in Local 703 needed to take collective action…

Manlio Dinucci (2023-03-11). La UE Svuota Gli Arsenali per Riempire gli Arsenali. globalresearch.ca I ministri della Difesa dei 27 paesi della UE, riuniti a Stoccolma, hanno approvato il piano — presentato da Josep Borrell, Alto Rappresentante della UE per gli Affari Esteri e la Politica di Sicurezza — per "l'acquisto congiunto di munizioni …

mforinoco (2023-03-11). Travels Through El Perú Profundo. orinocotribune.com By Clau O'Brien Moscoso — Mar 8, 2023 | The people of Peru continue to protest the coup which ousted President Pedro Castillo Terrones. Clau O'Brien Moscoso reports from Peru. A Spanish translation follows. | National Strike, Day 61: | I embark at 5pm from the center of Lima headed to Juliaca, Puno. The lady working at the bus depot assures me it will only be 21 hours, but the bloqueos (roadblocks) in Puno have made it nearly impossible to travel through the southernmost region. At the end of the day, I can only admire the resistance of Puno that saw its bloodiest day on January 9th, with 18 murdered in the…

mforinoco (2023-03-11). US Congress Votes Against Ending Occupation of Syria. orinocotribune.com Around 900 US troops remain illegally stationed in Syria, controlling large swathes of the country's oil-rich regions | A War Powers Resolution that would have ended the US army's illegal occupation of Syria was The bill, introduced late last month by Republican

Michael Fox, The Real News Network. (2023-03-11). Life Inside An MST Landless Workers' Settlement In Brazil. popularresistance.org For nearly 40 years, Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement (MST) has been fighting the concentration of landownership among the country's elite through the direct occupation and settlement of fallow lands. Founded at the end of Brazil's military dictatorship, the MST now has settlements and occupations throughout the nation. TRNN contributor Michael Fox reports from an MST settlement in the state of Paraná, where landless workers have built their own homes, schools, and cooperative farms. Brazil's Landless Workers Movement, or MST; the largest social movement in the Americas, one and a half million members.

Mickey Z. (2023-03-11). Henry Kissinger, AWOL Soldiers, VD & the "Good" War. dissidentvoice.org Henry Kissinger as he launched his long and murderous career To believe and perpetrate the "Good War" and "Greatest Generation" myths, we must ignore many sordid realities. I've written about some of them here, here, and here (and several other posts). This time, I'll focus on the memory-holed topic of AWOL American soldiers running wild …

Mickey Z. (2023-03-11). That Time a Homeless Woman's Prayer was Answered… dissidentvoice.org I've written about B before. She's a homeless woman I knew through my project. But here's a little reminder of her backstory: B lost both her legs in a subway accident. When I met her, she was living in a medical homeless shelter and panhandling daily in a wheelchair. B has four kids who, for …

Miguel àÅngel Ferrer (2023-03-11). En 2024, liberales contra conservadores. globalizacion.ca Es notoria y notable la diferencia entre un Presidente de la República con ideología conservadora o neoliberal o neoporfirista, y otro de pensamiento liberal, revolucionario o patriótico. El catálogo de presidentes conservadores incluye a cuatro priistas (De la Madrid, Salinas,…

Mike Whitney (2023-03-11). Some of Us Don't Think the Russian Invasion Was "Aggression." Here's Why. globalresearch.ca

Moon Of Alabama. (2023-03-11). Mediated By China, Iran And Saudi Arabia Restore Ties. popularresistance.org Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties after years of tensions | The deal, which will see the two countries reopen embassies in each other's capitals, was sealed during a meeting in China and announced Friday in a joint communique. Archrivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to restore diplomatic relations, a dramatic breakthrough brokered by China after years of soaring tensions between the regional rivals. The deal, which will see the two countries reopen embassies in each other's capitals, was sealed during a meeting in China — a boost to Beijing's efforts to rival the United Stat…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Who should be screened for colorectal cancer? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Colorectal cancer cannot be totally prevented, but there are ways to lower your risk and that's with regular screening. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society encourage patients to start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45. Dr. John Kisiel, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, also says patients should begin screening at 45. He recommends checking with your health care team about your risks, and with your…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Advances in care for medication-resistant epilepsy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My son is in his 20s and has had epilepsy for years. He had undergone extensive evaluation over a decade ago. Lately, his medication hasn't been effectively preventing seizures. What are some of the innovations available to provide him the chance of seizure freedom and improve his quality of life? ANSWER: An epilepsy diagnosis can be challenging for anyone. Epilepsy can be frustrating because of the unpredictability of seizures and the challenge many people…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-11). Mayo Clinic discovery leads to life-changing treatment for young girl with ultra-rare disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28 raises awareness of the 30 million people in the U.S. who have a rare disease. Months after young Maggie Carmichael started taking an experimental drug for her ultra-rare genetic disease, she was able to trade in her wheelchair for a walker. The 9-year-old Mayo Clinic patient even took a few of her first-ever steps on her own. She also became better at feeding herself, her speech improved and she…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-11). Obesity makes it harder to diagnose and treat heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Being overweight impacts your heart health in more ways than you might think. A new JACC review paper from Mayo Clinic outlines how obesity affects the common tests used to diagnose heart disease and impacts treatments. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and globally, yet it is largely preventable. "Excess fat acts as a kind of filter and can skew test readings to under-or overdiagnosis," says senior…

noreply (2023-03-11). Bernhard About VSU Losses. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-03-11). Georgians Riot Over 'Foreign Agent' Law. orinocotribune.com Attacked by Molotov cocktails, police in Tbilisi used tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators | Thousands of protesters in Tbilisi clashed with the police on Tuesday over a proposed bill on foreign agents that critics claim has been modeled after a Russian law. Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has endorsed the protest while visiting the US. | According to local media reports, police used rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons against the protesters. The authorities said appropriate force was used after riot officers were attacked with incendiary projectiles. | Opposition activists have accused…

People's Dispatch. (2023-03-11). Protesters Charged With Terrorism In Atlanta. popularresistance.org At least 23 protesters have been charged with domestic terrorism amid a week of action against the construction of "Cop City" in Atlanta, a proposed $90 million police training complex. Atlanta police detained 35 people and arrested 23 on the night of March 5, they claim, for vandalism against the Cop City construction site and violence towards police. Activists dispute this narrative. While video footage shows a small group torching the construction site and throwing fireworks towards police, according to activists, none of the 35 people detained were detained at the construction site itself.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-11). Daily Round-up | Protests in South Africa to demand freedom for Mumia & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we look at protests in South Africa demanding freedom for Mumia; 14 dead in boat drowning off Tunisia; US Senate hearing over Ohio train derailment; and Ex-Peru president Castillo's detention extended by 36 months.

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-03-11). International Working Women's Day in Uruguay is the culmination of decades of mobilization. peoplesdispatch.org Feminist collectives in Uruguay held another day of action on March 8, building on decades of mobilization for women's rights in the country…

Peter Boyle (2023-03-11). Video: 2023 Sydney International Women's Day march. greenleft.org.au Hundreds of women took part in the 2023 International Women's Day march in Sydney, reports Peter Boyle.

Peter Koenig (2023-03-11). The Big Lie: Worldwide Energy Shortage Plus Multiple Crises — All Manufactured — Meant for Destruction of Western Civilization. globalresearch.ca Energy Crisis. Food crisis. Industrial collapse. Supply chains disruptions. Fractured Communications. Cyber-attacks. Black-outs? Hyper-inflation. Climate change. Wars, civil conflicts, and more plandemics, culminating in human misery… Yes. It's all manufactured.

Philip Giraldi (2023-03-11). US Foreign Policy Goes "Woke"? globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-11). "Preemptive Nuclear War": The Historic Battle for Peace and Democracy. A Third World War Threatens the Future of Humanity. globalresearch.ca US nuclear doctrine consists in portraying nuclear weapons as a means of "self defense" rather than a "weapon of mass destruction". There are powerful financial interests behind Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion nuclear weapons program initiated under Obama.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-11). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca First published on November 26, 2022 | *** | We are being accused of "spreading disinformation" regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media "trackers" and "fact checkers" will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-03-11). The Pentagon's "Ides of March 2021": Best Month to Go to War? globalresearch.ca or the Romans, the month of March (Martius) marked "the time to start new military campaigns." As in the heyday of the Roman Empire, the Pentagon has a mandate to plan and implement a precise "timeline" of military operations.

Prof Rodrigue Tremblay (2023-03-11). Why Does Humanity Still Tolerate the Tragedy of Wars in the 21st Century? The Big Picture. globalresearch.ca

Prof. Alex Wellerstein (2023-03-11). Counting the Dead at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. globalresearch.ca

Prof. Claudia von Werlhof (2023-03-11). Climate Disruption: It's Not Due to CO2. globalresearch.ca The UN's climate change summit (COP27) "has opened in Egypt. | More than 120 world leaders are attending the COP27 summit in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, amidst a stylized propaganda campaign: | "Our Planet is "Sending a Distress Signal". …

ProPublica (2023-03-11). Inside the "Private and Confidential" Conservative Group That Promises to "Crush Liberal Dominance" juancole.com by Andy Kroll and Andrea Bernstein, ProPublica, and Nick Surgey, Documented Co-published with Documented ( ProPublica ) — A few months ago, Leonard Leo laid out his next audacious project. Ever since the longtime Federalist Society leader helped create a conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court, and then received more than a billion dollars from …

Ralph Nader (2023-03-11). Haass's Ten Civic Obligations Need Facilities to Address Abuses of Power. dissidentvoice.org A friend just gave me a book by Richard N. Haass with the intriguing title, The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens. Mr. Haass is a self-described member of the establishment — in his words "people and institutions that have often been vilified and blamed for the failures of democracy." Having worked in …

Rebecca Barksby (2023-03-11). [Perspectives] Saviour at sea. thelancet.com Human cultures have always been fascinated by the ocean—as Herman Melville wrote in his novel Moby Dick: "There is, one knows not what sweet mystery about this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath". At the time of Moby Dick's publication in 1851, the British Royal Navy was the largest and most powerful fleet in the world, patrolling the ocean and defending the territories of the British empire. Establishing this maritime power required violence and seafaring doctors had a vital role in these endeavours.

Richard Horton (2023-03-11). [Comment] Offline: The case for diversifying diversity. thelancet.com It is time to rethink our ideas about diversity. Gender equity? Anti-racism? Yes, of course, but our approach to diversity—what it means and what we do about it—is simply too narrow. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) recently hosted a discussion about diversity of thought in (social) science. It was led by Frédéric Basso. He argued that the concept of diversity implied the existence of a reference point, a standard, against which everything else is compared. Whatever is standard defines what we call diverse.

Robert J. Burrowes (2023-03-11). We Are Being Smashed Politically, Economically, Medically and Technologically by the Elite's 'Great Reset': Why? How Do We Fight Back Effectively? globalresearch.ca

scorinoco (2023-03-11). 1706 Medical Students Graduate from ELAM Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Friday, March 10, 1,706 medical students graduated from the Doctor Salvador Allende Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM) and the Hugo Chávez Frías University of Health Sciences. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro led the graduation ceremony, in which Venezuelan students and scholarship holders from various countries like Brazil, Haiti, Chile, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, Colombia, Palestine, Congo, Guinea, Kenya, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Zambia and Nigeria were awarded the title of integral community doctors and dentists. | The graduates were assigned to positions in the different health centers o…

scorinoco (2023-03-11). Associated Press Reveals Almagro Used OAS Funds to Travel With Female Aide (Ethics Violation Probe). orinocotribune.com The secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, made 34 work trips with a female staffer with whom he maintained a long-running intimate relationship, according to a

scorinoco (2023-03-11). Venezuela Deports Ex-Parliamentarian Aida Merlano to Colombia. orinocotribune.com On Friday, March 10, Venezuelan and Colombian authorities announced that former senator of Colombia, Aida Merlano, has been deported to her country, at the request of the Colombian government. Merlano, who had fled from a Colombian prison in 2019, had been detained on January 27, 2020 in El Milagro sector of Maracaibo, in the Venezuelan state of Zulia. Since then, she was in prison in Venezuela. | "Today, ex-parliamentarian Aida Merlano is being transferred from Venezuela to Colombia," a statement by the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. | The document clarified that it was not an extradition, some…

Silabat Manaye (2023-03-11). Untold Realities About the Hydro-Politics of the Nile River. Is Ethiopia Considered the "Water Tower" of the Region? globalresearch.ca

Sophie Cousins (2023-03-11). [World Report] New reform proposals for Australian health care. thelancet.com A Government report on primary care recommends a slew of changes to improve access to care. Sophie Cousins reports.

Staff (2023-03-11). Archivo CD: De cómo el Segundo Frente Oriental Zona Norte pasó a llamarse Frank País. cubadebate.cu Este 11 de marzo se cumplen 65 años de la creación del Segundo Frente Oriental Frank País. Para rememorar los sucesos, Cubadebate propone a sus lectores el artículo De cómo el Segundo Frente Oriental Zona Norte pasó a llamarse Frank País, de José Luis Cuza Téllez de Girón.

Staff (2023-03-11). Celia: El intento de un diario. cubadebate.cu Celia Esther de los Desamparados Sánchez Manduley, combatiente de la Sierra y el llano, primera mujer que participó en un combate como parte del Ejército Rebelde -el de Uvero, el 28 de mayo de 1957-, también daba mucho valor a cómo contar aquellos momentos de revolución. Por eso se dio a la tarea de conservar documentos -"hasta el último papelito"- para que en el futuro no se desvirtuase la historia.

Staff (2023-03-11). Buena Fe presentó su disco Morada. cubadebate.cu La agrupación Buena Fe presentó ayer, en el anfiteatro del Centro Histórico de La Habana Vieja su más reciente producción discográfica titulada Morada.

Staff (2023-03-11). La sequía que ha cambiado las tradicionales postales de Venecia. cubadebate.cu La postal de Venecia que suele multiplicarse en el mundo es la de una góndola, navegando por uno de sus famosos canales por debajo de uno de sus inconfundibles puentes.Sin embargo, esta imagen no refleja la realidad que se está viendo en la ciudad italiana en los últimos días.

Staff (2023-03-11). Colapsa el Silicon Valley Bank: La mayor quiebra bancaria de EEUU desde 2008. cubadebate.cu El Silicon Valley Bank protagonizó este viernes la mayor quiebra bancaria en EE.UU. desde la crisis financiera mundial de hace más de una década. El colapso del Silicon Valley Bank arrastró consigo la estabilidad de las bolsas estadounidenses, así como de las entidades financieras europeas, que sufrieron este viernes importantes pérdidas en sus cotizaciones.

Staff (2023-03-11). Gobierno chino entrega donativo de equipos y medios a Ministerio de la Construcción de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de la Construcción de Cuba recibió esta semana un donativo del Gobierno chino con el propósito de contribuir con las acciones de pavimentación en las pistas de los aeropuertos internacionales, así como en las carreteras. Se incluyen 26 grupos electrógenos con torres de iluminación para el trabajo en el horario nocturno, así como cargadores y retropalas.

Staff (2023-03-11). Huracanes de Mayabeque van por más en la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Huracanes de Mayabeque buscarán los play off de la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, cuyo inicio está previsto para el 22 de marzo próximo. Un total de 12 novatos impactan en un elenco que logró su mejor resultado histórico el pasado año, cuando concluyeron en el sexto lugar y lideró el conjunto de Portuarios en la I Liga Élite del Beisbol Cubano.

Staff (2023-03-11). La Casa de las Américas acogerá la semana próxima la segunda edición del Coloquio Internacional Patria (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Periodistas, intelectuales, artistas y comunicadores de varios países convocaron hoy a la segunda edición del Coloquio Internacional Patria, que se realizará los días 13 y 14 de marzo próximos en la Sala Che Guevara de la emblemática Casa de las Américas. El evento organizado por la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba se centrará en denunciar los efectos del bloqueo estadounidense en el espacio digital.

Staff (2023-03-11). Las 3 del día: øQué fue noticia esta semana? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a todos los seguidores de "Las 3 del día". Este viernes 10 de marzo de 2023 hacemos un resumen de lo más importante ocurrido en la semana en nuestro país y en el contexto internacional. "Las 3 del día" es el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo un poco en materia informativa. En la voz de nuestros editores, periodistas y colaboradores escucha un podcast resumen con las principales noticias de la jornada. °Conéctese ya!

Staff (2023-03-11). Sondeo indica que ocho de cada diez peruanos pide adelanto de elecciones generales. cubadebate.cu Una mayoría abrumadora de la población en Perú aboga por un adelanto de elecciones para superar la crisis política que atraviesa el país, así como reprueba la gestión del Gobierno y del Congreso de la República, como se comprobó en un sondeo publicado este viernes 10 de marzo.

Staff (2023-03-11). øCómo funciona el cerebro de los genios? cubadebate.cu Saber qué sucede dentro de un genio ha fascinado a científicos y curiosos durante siglos y varías teorías sobre cómo funcionan sus cerebros se han esbozado sin llegar a conclusiones definitivas.

Staff (2023-03-11). Desarrollan un generador termoeléctrico biodegradable inspirado en la piel de cebra. cubadebate.cu Ingenieros del Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Gwangju, Corea del Sur, desarrollaron un generador termoeléctrico (TEG, por sus siglas en inglés) flexible, liviano y biodegradable que se inspira en la piel de cebra. El diseño se basa en un patrón en blanco y negro para crear un alto gradiente de temperatura en el plano necesario para generar electricidad.

Staff (2023-03-11). Diez novatos integran la nómina de Pinar del Río para la Serie Nacional. cubadebate.cu Los vegueros de Pinar del Río pretenden mantener un puesto en la postemporada durante la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, cuyo inicio está previsto para el 22 de marzo. Alexander Urquiola, uno de los seis mentores que se mantienen en la lid de un año a otro, manifestó su satisfacción por la actitud de atletas y entrenadores durante un período de preparación.

Staff (2023-03-11). Intensas lluvias en California dejan dos fallecidos y miles de evacuados (+Video). cubadebate.cu Las ráfagas de fuertes vientos e intensas lluvias provocadas por el río atmosférico bautizado como Pineapple Express, que ha afectado al estado de California durante los últimos días, han causado la muerte de al menos dos personas, así como inundaciones que arrasaron carreteras y la evacuación de miles de habitantes.

Staff (2023-03-11). Investigadores detectan una nueva enfermedad causada por plásticos que afecta a las aves marinas. cubadebate.cu Fue bautizada por investigadores como 'plasticosis'. Los animales descubiertos con esta condición evidencian tractos digestivos afectados por la ingestión de desechos, aumentando el riesgo de infecciones y la pérdida de la habilidad para alimentarse.

Staff (2023-03-11). Lázaro àÅlvarez conquistó la victoria entre los pesos ligeros en el boxeo profesional. cubadebate.cu El tricampeón mundial Lázaro àÅlvarez derrotó en 10 asaltos al venezolano Willmank Canónico y conquistó la faja de los pesos ligeros de la Federación Centroamericana y del Caribe de Boxeo (FECARBOX).En Guanajuato, México, el también dueño de tres bronces olímpicos mereció votación unánime de los jueces (97-93, 96-94×2).

Staff (2023-03-11). Potente río atmosférico inunda California, EEUU, y obliga a evacuar a más de 9 000 personas (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Más de 9 000 residentes de California recibieron la orden de evacuar el viernes luego de que un nuevo río atmosférico trajo consigo lluvias torrenciales, tormentas eléctricas y fuertes vientos, provocando crecidas en ríos y arroyos e inundando varias autopistas durante la hora pico del tránsito matutino.

Staff (2023-03-11). Reportan explosión en el capitalino municipio de Marianao. cubadebate.cu En horas de la tarde de este sábado ocurrió una explosión en las inmediaciones de los municipios de Marianao y Playa.De acuerdo a información brindada por Yamila Lamadrid, intendente de Marianao al periodista Lázaro Manuel Alonso, la explosión se produjo a partir de un incendio forestal en la maleza que se ubicaba en el terrero.

Staff (2023-03-11). Reto viral: Encuentra qué objeto no tiene su par en la sala. cubadebate.cu En la ilustración que verás deberás identificar al objeto que no tiene su par dentro de la sala, es decir, el siguiente desafío consiste en hallar a la cosa que no se repite en la imagen. La superficie de apoyo o el sillón no cuenta. Recuerda que solo tienes 15 segundos. øCrees que puedas lograrlo?. Déjanos saber en los comentarios si lograste vencer el reto.

Staff (2023-03-11). Se desarrolla el Festival de la Prensa en El Husillo, Marianao. cubadebate.cu Desde bien temprano en la mañana de este sábado en el barrio el Husillo, Marianao, se desarrolla el Festival Prensa pública, prensa del pueblo. Los profesionales de los más importantes medios del país comparten con los habitantes de esta comunidad capitalina. Ideas Multimedios también está presente en el festival.

Staff (2023-03-11). Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 550 MW en el pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu Para el horario pico se estima la entrada de la unidad 3 de Energas Boca de Jaruco con 30 MW. Con este pronóstico, se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2340 MW y una demanda máxima de 2820 MW, para un déficit de 480 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 550 MW en este horario.

Staff (2023-03-11). China Urges US to End Illegal Military Presence in Syria. orinocotribune.com China urged the United States to end its military occupation of Syria, withdraw its troops, and lift the unilateral sanctions against the country. This was stated by the spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, on Friday, March 10. | "China urges the United States to truly respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of other states, as well as immediately end its illegal military presence in Syria and its looting of the country's resources," Mao Ning said. | US Congress rejects troop withdrawal | China's pronouncement comes two days after the US Congress refused to w…

Staff (2023-03-11). Rafael Correa in Caracas: 'If Someone From the Left Proposes Dollarization, That Person is a Traitor'. orinocotribune.com Caracas, January 19, 2023 ( Correa made these comments on Thursday, March 9, in his speech at an official event in commemoration of Bolivarian Anti-imperialism Day, held in Plaza Bolívar, Caraca…

Tanupriya Singh (2023-03-11). Prevent: Health workers resist UK's 'counter terrorism' strategy that weaponizes public services. peoplesdispatch.org Public sector workers in the UK have a statutory duty under the 'Prevent' strategy to report 'signs of radicalization'. The program is notorious for targeting Muslims and uses key services like healthcare to implement discriminatory 'counter-terror' tactics…

Ted Snider, Antiwar. (2023-03-11). Why Is The US So Unhappy That China Offered A Peace Proposal? popularresistance.org On February 24, China published its "Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis." The US reacted very negatively very quickly. They reacted more negatively even than Ukraine. | What is it about the Chinese proposal that so unnerves the US? It is not even a fully developed settlement proposal ripe for negotiation. There was no hurry to take it off the table. It is merely a declaration of China's position and a pledge that China is willing to assume "a constructive role in this regard." | In a first response so comical it could only be intended for public consumption, the US discredited China as a b…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-11). Trabajadores públicos belgas protagonizan huelga general. telesurtv.net Los sindicatos denuncian el déficit de recursos humanos en casi todos los servicios debido a la falta de contratación e inversión durante años.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-11). Ratifican intención de juicio político contra Guillermo Lasso. telesurtv.net El informe elaborado por la Comisión que investigó el caso Gran Padrino, responsabiliza al presidente de delitos contra la seguridad del Estado y la administración pública.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-11). Rusia compara protestas de Georgia con Maidán ucraniano de 2014. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al canciller ruso, "los desarrollos en Georgia ciertamente están siendo orquestados desde el extranjero. El motor es el mismo".

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-11). Senado investigará posible caso de soborno de Jair Bolsonaro. telesurtv.net En valores convertidos actualizados, las joyas objeto de la controversia valen alrededor de 3.000 millones de dólares.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-11). Asamblea de Georgia rechaza normativa sobre agentes extranjeros. telesurtv.net El proyecto "Sobre la transparencia de la influencia extranjera" obtuvo un voto a favor, 35 en contra y 58 abstenciones.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-11). Transnistria pedirá a ONU abordar atentado contra su presidente. telesurtv.net Vadim Krasnoselski señaló que "este acto terrorista habría causado una gran resonancia en caso de cometerse".

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-03-11). Cristina Fernández examinará situación actual de la Argentina. telesurtv.net Impartirá una conferencia en la Universidad Nacional de Río Negro, que le entregará el Doctorado Honoris Causa.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-11). Miles de trabajadores protestan contra reforma de pensiones en Francia. telesurtv.net Los sindicatos franceses criticaron lo que consideran una actitud de provocación del Gobierno por seguir sin escuchar el rechazo a su proyecto de reforma de las pensiones.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-03-11). Cierra segundo ciclo de diálogos de paz entre Gobierno de Colombia y el ELN. telesurtv.net Anuncian acuerdos sobre una nueva agenda para la Paz de Colombia. Gobierno y el ELN firman Acuerdo de México.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-11). Detienen a 5 personas por secuestro de estadounidenses en México. telesurtv.net Los cuerpos sin vida de dos estadounidenses fueron entregados a las autoridades diplomáticas.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-11). Vicepresidenta argentina recibe doctorado honoris causa en Río Negro. telesurtv.net La política argentina descartó que el aumento de los salarios sea la causa de la inflación.

teleSUR, MER (2023-03-11). Deportan de Venezuela a Colombia a la excongresista Aída Merlano. telesurtv.net Esta acción fue producto de la gestión diplomática adelantada por el Gobierno colombiano ante las autoridades venezolanas, indicó el Ministerio de Justicia y del Derecho.

teleSUR, MER (2023-03-11). Felicitan a Xi Jinping por reelección como presidente de China. telesurtv.net En la sesión de la XIV Asamblea Popular Nacional, Xi Jinping fue reelecto por unanimidad como mandatario del país.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-11). China insta a EE.UU. a retirar sus militares de Siria. telesurtv.net El conflicto armado en Siria, que ya dura 13 años y es promovido por Occidente, hasta el momento provocó la muerte de al menos 350.000 personas.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-11). Gobierno de Colombia reanuda diálogo con mineros en paro. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes piden la formalización minera y un plan para eliminar la burocracia que la impide.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-11). Türkiye convoca a elecciones presidenciales y legislativas. t.co El actual jefe de Estado, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, se presentaría a la reelección como candidato por su partido Justicia y Desarrollo.

teleSUR, nama, YSM (2023-03-11). Intensas lluvias dejan 80.000 afectados en Manabí, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Las inundaciones y deslaves causaron pérdidas de alrededor de ocho millones de dólares en el sector productivo.

teleSUR, nbb, JDO (2023-03-11). Atentan contra directora de centro penitenciario en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La funcionaria salió ilesa del ataque armado, pero resultaron heridos dos agentes que la escoltaban.

teleSUR, nbb, JDO (2023-03-11). Cuerno de àÅfrica sufre mayor número de epidemias del siglo XXI. telesurtv.net Unas 129.000 personas han alcanzado el nivel máximo de inseguridad alimentaria en la región, integrada por Djibouti, Etiopía, Kenia, Somalia, Sudán del Sur, Sudán y Uganda.

teleSUR, nbb, YSM (2023-03-11). Mueren seis personas por lluvias e inundaciones en Perú. telesurtv.net Las lluvias registradas en Tumbes, han afectado hasta el momento a un total de 749 viviendas y 2.092 personas.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-11). Organizan el III Foro Mundial de Derechos Humanos en Argentina. telesurtv.net El espacio abordará temas de debate público sobre los Derechos Humanos en el mundo, los principales avances y desafíos centrados en el respeto a las diferencias.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-11). Soldados israelíes asesinan a un menor palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Sanidad palestino identificó al fallecido como Amir Mamoun Odeh, de 16 años.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-11). Sube a 47.932 la cifra de muertos por terremotos en Türkiye. twitter.com Según las autoridades, de momento hay 1.619 personas cuya identidad intenta establecerse.

teleSUR, YSM, MER (2023-03-11). Continúan movilizaciones contra el Gobierno de Perú. telesurtv.net Fueron notificados 17 puntos de bloqueo en vías nacionales en varias provincias, entre ellas Carabaya, Melgar, Azángaro, San Román, Puno, El Collao y Chucuito.

The Dissenter (2023-03-11). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: March 11, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

The Lancet (2023-03-11). [Editorial] Long COVID: 3 years in. thelancet.com March 11 marks 3 years since WHO declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic. While the world is determined to move on from the acute phase, at least 65 million people are estimated to struggle with long COVID, a debilitating post-infection multisystem condition with common symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, and cognitive dysfunction, impairing their ability to perform daily activities for several months or years. Although the majority of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 recover within a few weeks, long COVID is estimated to occur in 10—20% of cases and affects people of all ages, including children, with mo…

Thomas Pedrotti (2023-03-11). Private train companies threaten lives and livelihoods of working people. liberationnews.org Train derailments are common, but they are not inevitable except under the profits-over-people system of capitalis.

Timothy Alexander Guzman (2023-03-11). The Cult of Globalism: The Great Reset and Its "Final Solution" for "Useless People" globalresearch.ca

Udani Samarasekera (2023-03-11). [Perspectives] Camara Phyllis Jones: anti-racism thought leader. thelancet.com Family doctor and epidemiologist Camara Phyllis Jones is an anti-racism thought leader and researcher. Presently in the UK as a Leverhulme Visiting Professor in Global Health and Social Medicine at King's College London, she says: "The racism denial that characterises the US…is even more entrenched in the UK" and her aim is "to equip anti-racism researchers and activists in the UK with additional communication and action tools to accelerate anti-racism work."

Udani Samarasekera (2023-03-11). [World Report] UK position on Horizon Europe remains uncertain. thelancet.com Despite a new post-Brexit agreement, the UK's association to the EU's flagship research programme has not been confirmed. Udani Samarasekera reports.

Udani Samarasekera (2023-03-11). [World Report] Fresh criticisms over WHO sexual exploitation. thelancet.com Members of an independent commission into sexual exploitation and abuse by WHO staff have slammed the organisation. Udani Samarasekera reports.

unitedEditor (2023-03-11). NATO's growing military presence in Latin America and the Caribbean (III and final). uwidata.com Guatemala Although in 2021 the United States Congress issued a decree that prohibited the delivery of funds to the armies of Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras until there were improvements in the fight against corruption, the Department of Defense used a pretext to circumvent that decision to use unrestricted funds. The donation of J8 military …

Victoria Koski-Karell (2023-03-11). Colonialism Created Food Insecurity in Haiti, Now Climate Change Compounds It. truthout.org 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… |

Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute For Social Research. (2023-03-11). Contradictions Of The Imperialist 'Rules-Based Order'. popularresistance.org The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has now moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds to midnight, the closest it has been to the symbolic time of the annihilation of humanity and the Earth since 1947. This is alarming, which is why leaders in the Global South have been making the case to halt the warmongering over Ukraine and against China. As Namibia's Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said, 'We are promoting a peaceful resolution of that conflict so that the entire world and all the resources of the world can be focused on improving the conditions of people around the world instead of being spent on acq…

William Boardman (2023-03-11). Ron DeSantis for President? Among His Qualifications, War Crimes? dissidentvoice.org Ron DeSantis was there watching us. We were crying, screaming. We were tied to the feeding chair. And he was watching. He was laughing. Our stomachs could not hold this amount of Ensure. They poured one can after another. So when he approached me, I said, "This is the way we are treated!" He said, …

WSWS (2023-03-11). Excess deaths in Australia highest since World War II. wsws.org Labor, the Coalition and the Greens are all responsible for the murderous "let it rip" COVID-19 policy that has led to more than 20,000 excess deaths.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Far-right Ukrainian World Congress demands Hollywood take "appropriate action" against Top Gun: Maverick. wsws.org The UWC expressed its "serious concerns over Russia's influence on the Hollywood film industry."

WSWS (2023-03-11). Husband and wife report Dana fired them within same month at Dry Ridge, Kentucky plant after filing grievance over lost wages. wsws.org According to a reports from workers in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, workers are being fired at the Dana plant "left and right," just like in Toledo, Ohio.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Husband and wife report Dana fired them within same week at Dry Ridge, Kentucky plant after filing grievance over lost wages. wsws.org According to a reports from workers in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, workers are being fired at the Dana plant "left and right," just like in Toledo, Ohio.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Texas executes two mentally impaired death row inmates, temporarily spares a third. wsws.org Texas has sent five condemned prisoners to their deaths so far in 2023, including two mentally impaired men over the past week.

WSWS (2023-03-11). US Director of National Intelligence confirms end of "strategic ambiguity" over Taiwan. wsws.org Testifying before the Senate Intelligence committee, Avril Haines confirmed that Biden was stating the official government position last year when he pledged to go to war with China over Taiwan.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Flint, Michigan mother arrested, fined $350 for the "crime" of stealing vitamins. wsws.org The quick judgement against Samantha is a stark contrast with the failure to prosecute anyone associated with the poisoning of Flint's water in 2014.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Leading Republicans call for US military intervention against Mexico. wsws.org The Republican threats and Democrats' acquiescence express bipartisan support for whatever measures are required—up to and including an invasion.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Philadelphia students kept in asbestos-ridden school for over two years. wsws.org Parents and educators are outraged that children and school workers were exposed to cancer-causing asbestos for two years.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Pakistan economy unravels as IMF imposes ever harsher conditions for access to bailout funds. wsws.org Even as Pakistan's government implements a brutal regime of IMF-dictated austerity measures, the US-dominated international lender is pushing for even more sweeping "reforms" from Islamabad before allowing it access to a previously agreed tranche of $1.1billion from its 2019 loan.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Pakistan economy unravels as IMF imposes ever harsher conditions. wsws.org Even as Pakistan's government implements a brutal regime of IMF-dictated austerity measures, the US-dominated international lender is pushing for even more sweeping "reforms" from Islamabad before allowing it access to a previously agreed tranche of $1.1billion from its 2019 loan.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Canada's New Democrats stoke intelligence agency-incited furor over alleged Chinese election interference. wsws.org The NDP's trumpeting of the lurid, unsubstantiated claims of Chinese interference have emboldened the Conservatives' newly-minted, far-right leader, Pierre Poilievre, in his denunciations of Liberal government "collusion" with China and his portrayal of Trudeau as semi-treasonous.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Norfolk Southern CEO testifies to the US Senate on East Palestine, Ohio disaster, hours after yet another derailment. wsws.org The Senate committee members grandstanding in the hearing voted overwhelmingly to ban a rail strike last year over safety and understaffing.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Three years and 21 million dead from the COVID-19 pandemic. wsws.org Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, the focus of the American ruling elite has been to use the pandemic to transfer massive amounts of money to the financial oligarchy.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Promoting NATO, Ukrainian fascists and right-wing Russian oppositionists: Leading US universities host pro-war events on campus. wsws.org Events on the Ukraine war at the most prestigious US institutions have been dominated by figures directly implicated in the US government and military, the Ukrainian regime, or the US-backed opposition in Russia against Putin.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Deadly atmospheric river storm causes massive flooding in California, forcing thousands to evacuate. wsws.org An Oakland warehouse worker was killed and another was injured on the job early Friday morning after the roof collapsed during the pounding storm.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Anti-China campaign ramps up in New Zealand. wsws.org Public comments by the former US ambassador Scott Brown point to growing pressure on the New Zealand government to decisively align with US war plans against China.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Georgian government withdraws "foreign agents" bill after two days of NATO-backed protests. wsws.org The withdrawal of the bill is an indication of the intense pressure exerted by NATO and the pro-Western opposition on the Georgian government.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Build action committees in every workplace! Fight for a united struggle against Sri Lankan government's austerity measures. wsws.org The Sri Lankan unions' actions are restricted to opposing the government's income tax hikes and fail to raise the host of other savage social attacks being unleashed by the government on the IMF's orders.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Second biggest bank failure in US history as Silicon Valley Bank collapses. wsws.org SVB was the sixteenth largest bank in the US and heavily integrated into Silicon Valley high-tech, serving around half of all new tech start-ups funded by venture capital investors.

Zhi Qu (2023-03-11). [Correspondence] International cooperation to end the COVID-19 pandemic. thelancet.com The recent COVID-19 pandemic in China has brought new uncertainties to the world. I am glad that an Editorial1 has brought this situation to the attention of the international community. However, I disagree with how the editors described the international community (ie, "far from showing compassion"1) when discussing the many reasons why China is facing difficulties.

Dean Baker (2023-03-11). The Really Great February Jobs Report. cepr.net The failure of Silicon Valley Bank yesterday overtook the really big event of the day, the February jobs report. The 311,000 jobs were far more than I had expected. I thought the huge January number was a fluke of seasonal adjustments and unusually good winter weather. For that reason, I expected the February number to …

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