Gloria Rubac(2023-04-08). Houston supports Starbucks workers.workers.org Houston — The Texas Star bar was packed with over 100 Houstonians in the evening, April 1, for a successful fundraiser for Starbucks workers. In the Houston area, three stores — Shepherd and Harold, the medical center on Cambridge and Fannin, and Rock Creek in Kingwood — have filed for . . . |
Jim McMahan(2023-04-08). Antiwar forces march on Boeing.workers.org Seattle — University of Washington students, supporters and youths of oppressed nationalities targeted by U.S. imperialism marched on the Seattle Boeing plant on March 26. The march by 150 chanting demonstrators protested on the 20-year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Boeing is the Pentagon's second largest war contractor. . . . |
Staff(2023-04-08). Cambio climático está ayudando a aumentar producción de jonrones en MLB, asegura estudio.cubadebate.cuEl cambio climático está convirtiendo a los toleteros de las Ligas Mayores en bateadores aún más calientes, ayudando a que se envíen alrededor de 50 jonrones adicionales por año por encima de las vallas, según afirma un nuevo estudio. El aire más caliente y más delgado que permite que las pelotas vuelen más lejos contribuyó un poco a un aumento en los jonrones.
Staff(2023-04-08). Quinta de los Molinos: Luz y alegría para los más pequeños.cubadebate.cuComo es tradicional, la Quinta de los Molinos en La Habana abrió sus puertas para recibir a niños que padecen de Xerodermia Pigmentosa y organizarles actividades infantiles, informó a través de Facebook, Magda Resik.
Staff(2023-04-08). Tin Cremata a La Jornada: Cuando arte e infancia se juntan, lo único que puede surgir es una bomba de amor.cubadebate.cuUn visitante al Complejo Cultural Los Pinos calificó como de ensueño la tarde del miércoles: cielo azul, el verdor habitual del recinto, donde se vio a mucha gente joven compitiendo en un torneo importante de ajedrez y lo mejor: presenciar una obra de teatro musical como la ofrecida por La Colmenita, creado por Cremata, quien comentó a este medio: "cuando arte e infancia se juntan, lo único que puede surgir es una bomba de amor".
Staff(2023-04-08). 62 SNB: A bates sueltos, maltrecho picheo.cubadebate.cuAntes de que reinicien este domingo las acciones en diferentes estadios del país, les compartimos algunas estadísticas, luego de los dos primeros compromisos de la temporada beisbolera. Súmese al intercambio, no deje de ponernos su equipo favorito en los comentarios y, si también tiene numeritos atractivos, déjenoslo saber. Vale señalar que, en esta última subserie, los lanzadores cubanos permitieron 574 carreras.
Staff(2023-04-08). Culmina Feria Comercial ExpoHolguín 2023.cubadebate.cuJulio César Estupiñán Rodríguez, gobernador de Holguín destacó durante la clausura, la participación de más de 200 entidades estatales, emprendedores, trabajadores por cuenta propia y empresarios de Panamá, España, Canadá, China y Trinidad y Tobago, los cuales establecieron alianzas comerciales, contratos de trabajo y proyecciones de desarrollo local.
Staff(2023-04-08). Crecen en un 50 por ciento las muertes de menores por arma de fuego en EEUU.cubadebate.cuLa cifra de niños y adolescentes asesinados por armas de fuego en Estados Unidos (EE.UU.) aumentó un 50% entre 2019 y 2021, según un análisis del Pew Research Center sobre los datos de mortalidad publicados por los Centro de Control y Enfermedades (CDC).
Staff(2023-04-08). En fotos, Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la enseñanza del Ballet.cubadebate.cuEl 28 Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la Enseñanza del Ballet se efectúa en La Habana desde el pasado 2 de abril y hasta el 12 de este propio mes con presencia de unos 300 participantes extranjeros de 14 países. Cubadebate recoge en imágenes momentos de este hermoso encuentro de estudiantes y profesores para promover el desarrollo del arte danzario.
Staff(2023-04-08). Desde las redes: Cirujana, rescatista, mujer.cubadebate.cu-Camila, øqué te pasó en ese ojo? -Una basurita, profe – øQué tipo de "basurita", hollín? Y baja la cabeza, tímida y quizás temerosa de un regaño. Yo tengo que aguantar las lágrimas y solo darle un abrazo, decirle gracias. Sus compañeras de guardia le han dicho que se vaya, que descanse, y ella se niega.
Fight Back(2023-04-08). Day 3 of the Legalization For All Network Delegation to U.S.-Mexico border.fightbacknews.orgSan Diego, CA – On April 3, a group of activists from the Legalization For All Network hiked along the U.S. Border State Park Trail and toward Friendship Park. This park was created so that people on opposite sides of the U.S.-Mexico border could meet. In the past, families have used the site to touch and slip gifts to one another, but with the new Trump Wall, they won't even be able to see each other. | The activists traveled dry and rugged, then wet and muddy, terrain that at times resembled quicksand. In some instances, the park trail would abruptly stop due to flooding from rainfall days before. However, the…
Fight Back(2023-04-08). Milwaukee: FPC set to vote on policy for release of footage in police-involved critical incidents.fightbacknews.orgMilwaukee, WI – On Thursday, April 6, inside a packed City Hall room, families, organizations and concerned residents offered public testimony to the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) in support of the 24/48 Campaign demands. At this meeting, the FPC made a motion to present the resolution for the creation of a standard operating procedure (SOP) pertaining to the release of video footage of critical incidents involving officers from the Milwaukee Police Department. After a nearly two-year struggle led by the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, the FPC is poised to adopt this SOP when it is…
Alain Braillon, Adam Edward Lang(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Electronic nicotine delivery systems: pragmatism or expectancy?thelancet.comThe advocacy for maximising the global use of e-cigarettes to reduce smoking harms based on the UK nicotine vaping report,1 as commented on by Sarah Jackson and Chris Bullen,2 is most questioning as it is neither comprehensive nor practical.
Andrew Green(2023-04-08). [Obituary] Judith Heumann.thelancet.comDisability rights activist. Born on Dec 18, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, USA, she died on March 4, 2023 in Washington, DC, USA, aged 75 years.
Anne-Emanuelle Birn, Ramya Kumar, Erika Arteaga-Cruz, Baone Twala, Mbali Baduza(2023-04-08). [Perspectives] Imagining alternative paths for WHO 75 years in.thelancet.comWHO's 75th anniversary comes at a fraught moment. The vaccine apartheid that has marked the COVID-19 pandemic response has once again raised questions about the influence of corporate actors and their Global North partners on global health. Amid perennial debates around reform and mounting calls for decolonising global health and interrogation of who is represented by WHO, we highlight a set of missed opportunities from the past and offer reimaginings of how WHO might propitiously forge a path towards its centenary in a more equitable, representative, and counter-hegemonic way.
Brenda Norrell(2023-04-08). Chief Na'Moks Grabbed and Isolated by Royal Bank of Canada at Stakeholders Meeting.indybay.orgWet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief Na'moks was violently prevented from entering the Royal Bank of Canada annual general meeting. "Such a racist act, they've actually laid hands on me, a Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief on my regalia just now," Chief Na'Moks told the RBC, as snipers were stationed on the buildings where traditional elders gathered in an Indigenous delegation.
Clean Energy Wire(2023-04-08). Environmental NGO wins greenwashing lawsuit against French Oil Co. TotalEnergies SE.juancole.comBy Carolina Kyllmann | — ( Clean Energy Wire ) — Climate Action Germany (DUH) has won a lawsuit against TotalEnergies over "climate-neutral" and "CO2-compensated" heating oil claims, the environmental NGO announced. DHU had sued on the basis that TotalEnergies' Thermoplus heating oil was advertised to consumers in a way that violated consumer protection law, …
Danny Haiphong, Black Agenda Report.(2023-04-08). US Push To Strip China's Developing Country Status.popularresistance.orgOn March 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act" by a unanimous vote of 415-0 in yet another demonstration of the solid bipartisanship that exists in the United States when it comes to containing and isolating China. Under the terms of the bill, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken would be directed to seek the removal of China's status as a developing country from international organizations and institutions. | The United Nations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank all recognize China as a developing country for good reason. China's GDP per c…
DJ Mouse(2023-04-08). Rally to Free Mumia Tuesday, April 4, Oakland Federal Building.indybay.orgOn March 31, 2023, Judge Lucretia Clemons…former law partner w/ Ed Rendell…denied Mumia Abu Jamal's appeal…ludicrously claiming evidence proving key witnesses were paid in exchange for false testimony was "not material" to showing that the trial was unfair!
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). More China-Europe trains running.ecns.cnChina Railway Wuhan Group said on Wednesday that it saw significant growth in the number of its cross-border freight trains operating between China and Europe in the first quarter of this year.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). People related to chained mother of eight sentenced.ecns.cnDong Zhimin, the husband in a high-profile case of a woman being trafficked, tortured and giving birth to eight children, was sentenced to 9 years for abuse and illegal detention.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). Greater Bay Area moves toward further alignment.ecns.cnThe Guangdong provincial government on Thursday unveiled 20 examples in which efforts have been made to further align rules and systems in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in a bid to advance market integration.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). Canberra's move against TikTok hurts confidence in Australia.ecns.cnAustralia's discriminatory restrictions against TikTok undermine the confidence of the international community in the country's business environment, and harm the interests of Australian enterprises and people.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). Glass beads on moon found to contain water.ecns.cnChinese scientists have discovered a new water reservoir on the moon in the form of glass beads, which could be of major significance in efforts to probe for water on the Earth's only natural satellite and potentially extract it to support future lunar missions.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). China-built Mombasa-Nairobi railway promotes Kenya growth.ecns.cnData released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that the revenue from the Mombasa-Nairobi railway, built by Chinese enterprises, reached KES 15.3 billion (0.11 billion) last year. Both passenger and freight volumes have steadily increased, continuing to play a positive role in the economic and social development of Kenya.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). China's forex reserves rise in March.ecns.cnChina's foreign exchange reserves came in at 3.1839 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of March, up 1.62 percent from a month earlier, according to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). Driver who killed 5 pedestrians is executed.ecns.cnA man who killed five people and injured eight others in a hit-and-run vehicle assault in 2021 in Dalian, Liaoning province, was executed on Friday, a local court reported.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). Technology empowers strawberry farmers in Xinjiang.ecns.cnYoung green strawberry seedlings are thriving under the most suitable conditions of light, temperature and humidity thanks to an intelligent water and nutrient control system at a virus-free propagation center overseen by the Agricultural Institute of the Twelfth Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps(XPCC).
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). China launches solid-propellant carrier rocket.ecns.cnA Hyperbola-1 (SQX-1), solid-propellant commercial carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 7, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). Comicomment: Another farce unfolds as political polarization divides U.S.ecns.cnJust days after the so-called second "Democracy Summit" in the United States, another farce has unfolded. On April 4, former President Trump appeared in court in Manhattan, New York City, becoming the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges. The courtroom was filled with supporters and opponents of Trump, leading to a tense standoff.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). Insights丨Spanish Scholar: China and Europe are striving to strengthen cooperation.ecns.cnRecently, European leaders have visited China one after another, aiming to clarify that Europe is not intending to "decouple" with China. China and Europe are striving to strengthen cooperation and reciprocity in both economic and political fields. I think EU-China relations are very important because it can help promote global peace and development.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). Happy Songkran Festival celebrated in HK.ecns.cnThe Happy Songkran Festival is celebrated at D2 Place One in Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong, from April 5 to 10. The event showcases Thai culture and features a Thai-themed market, dance performance, prayer ceremony, and water-splashing activities.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). 'Train to spring' stuns visitors in Beijing.ecns.cnFootage of the S2 train winding through blazes of apricot flowers in Beijing has gone viral on the Internet. The train passes through Shuiguan Great Wall and Badaling Great Wall. "ÄÄ…
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). Tianjin opens new container shipping route to Europe.ecns.cnA container ship passed through a water gate at Tianjin Port on Thursday morning, marking the opening of a new direct container shipping route linking Tianjin with European ports. "ÄÄ…
Editor(2023-04-08). Chris Hedges: The Hypocrisy of the Christian Church.scheerpost.com This is a talk Chris Hedges gave on April 6 at a protest at Princeton Theological Seminary demanding the removal of hedge fund billionaire Michael Fisch as chair of the seminary's trustee board.
Eilis Kennedy, Guy Skinner(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] The needs of children born preterm are too often overlooked.thelancet.comThe new WHO recommendations for the care of preterm or low birthweight infants, as commented on by Gary Darmstadt and colleagues,1 are to be commended. In particular, the recommendation that kangaroo mother care should be routinely started soon after birth and the emphasis on the centrality of family support and involvement in care should help facilitate the promotion of a neonatal care environment that embraces an integrated approach to addressing the medical and broader developmental and psychosocial needs of infants and their families.
ELEL(2023-04-08). [Department of Error] Department of Error.thelancet.comMitjà O, Alemany A, Marks M, et al. Mpox in people with advanced HIV infection: a global case series. Lancet 2023; 401: 939—49—The SHARE-NET Collaborators and the appendix have been updated and Valentina Mazzotta's affiliation has been amended. These corrections has been made to the online version as of April 6, 2023.
Gary L Darmstadt, Silke Mader, Karen Edmond(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] The needs of children born preterm are too often overlooked — Authors' reply.thelancet.comWe thank Eilis Kennedy and Guy Skinner for highlighting the importance of the new WHO recommendations for the care of preterm or low birthweight infants—with particular attention to immediate kangaroo mother care and family involvement and support—and for pointing out some key challenges to ensuring that the new recommendations are carried out and achieve their potential benefits.1 Challenges in supporting families in the care of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units have been well documented.
Gururaj Arakeri, Vishal Rao US, Shekar Patil, Peter A Brennan(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Unsuccessful ban on gutkha and need for tobacco control in India.thelancet.comIn India, the use of smokeless tobacco, including gutkha, is a prevalent and dangerous practice that poses serious health risks, especially for oral cancer. Despite being banned by Indian states since 2012, gutkha remains widely used and available.1 Gutkha is a mixture of areca nuts, slaked lime, catechu, tobacco, added flavourings, and sweeteners.2 The ban on gutkha aimed to control addiction rates and adverse effects on the oral mucosa. However, companies producing gutkha have found ways to circumvent the ban by producing pan masala (a non-tobacco product containing areca nuts, slaked lime, catechu, and seasoni…
John Mullen(2023-04-08). The French left and the ongoing workers' revolt.greenleft.org.auA historic social explosion is always a test for any left organisation, writes John Mullen, as he looks behind the latest wave of revolt in France, which is entering its 12th week.
Kyle Anzalone(2023-04-08). US Will Threaten Europe To Implement Sanctions on Russia.news.antiwar.comThe White House plans to send a clear message to its European partners in the economic war against Russia, "you are either with us or against us." Two US Treasury officials will visit European and Central Asian partners next month to demand all sanctions on Russia be implemented. Treasury officials Liz Rosenberg and Brian Nelson …
mforinoco(2023-04-08). The Nordstream Ghost Ship.orinocotribune.comThe false details in the CIA's cover story | America's Central Intelligence Agency is constantly running covert operations around the world, and all must have a cover story in case things go badly, as they often do. It is just as important to have an explanation when things go well, as they did in the Baltic Sea last fall. Within weeks of my
Middle East Monitor(2023-04-08). Netanyahu Brought Israeli Extremists to Power and Seeks more Arab Recognition; He can't have Both.juancole.com Dr Adnan Abu Amer AdnanAbuAmer2 There are concerns in Israel that the path towards normalisation with more Arab countries is no longer smooth in light of the planned legislation to suit the extreme far-right in the coalition government. Added to this is the stepping up of action to annex the occupied West Bank, and …
Nayvin Gordon(2023-04-08). From Inequality of the Gods to Equality of Humankind.indybay.orgHistory demonstrates clearly that humans can live in egalitarian societies, we do not have to accept the brutality of social dominance and inequality. We must take matters into our own hands to change the world.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgSpinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck, called cervical spinal stenosis, and in the lower back, called lumbar spinal stenosis. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to arthritis. Most people with spinal stenosis are over 50. Younger people…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Not all lumps are breast cancer: Benign breast disease.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgChanges to your breast can cause a lot of worry. This is understandable. But not all breast changes are a result of breast cancer. Any breast symptoms, such as a breast lump, nipple discharge or breast pain, should be evaluated by a medical professional. If they are diagnosed as benign, it means they are not cancer. Noncancerous breast symptoms are known as benign breast disease. Some cases of benign breast disease are discovered during a…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Colorectal cancer myths and facts.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt can be easy to feel confused by screening recommendations for common types of cancer. Your health care team is a trusted resource for keeping you up to date on screenings, including screening for colorectal cancer. Test your knowledge of why, when and how you can be screened with these myths and facts: Colorectal cancer is rare. Myth. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women combined. Roughly 1 in 25 women will…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Science Saturday: Igniting the interest of young cancer researchers.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThe 2022 SPARK scholars gather for a photo before the Mayo Clinic SPARK Mini Science Fair on Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida. Back row: Sara Wasserman, Krish Relan, Nyla Searl, Manish Kota, William Li, Garrett Davidsen, Riya Kar, Ella McCarthy. Front row: Kristi Biswas, Ysabella Wijaya, Yangying Jiang, Katie Shapiro, Esinam Ekpeh, Nia Atcherson, Katherine Jones and Hazel Parent. Not pictured: Jessica Desgroseilliers. "My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer when I…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Consumer Health: The truth about organ donation.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgApril is National Donate Life Month. This annual observation raises awareness about donation, encourages people to register as donors and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. And it's estimated 20 patients die every day in the U.S. because of the lack of donor organs. Have you considered becoming a donor? If you've never considered organ donation or delayed becoming…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 19 and just finished her first year of college. It has been a stressful transition for her, but she has managed to stay quite active. She is a swimmer and runner, and she also plays volleyball. About eight months ago, she noticed her periods becoming irregular. Her family medicine physician said this sometimes happens in athletes, and we should not be overly concerned about it. Now, my daughter hasn't had…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Cancer-free and embracing new adventures thanks to Mayo's collaborative care.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIn January 2021, after being in remission from melanoma for almost a decade, Christina Armendariz began to feel unwell. The 42-year-old mother went to the emergency room at a hospital near her Orlando, Florida, home. After several imaging tests, Christina was told her cancer had returned. She had a mass under her arm and multiple soft tissue tumors throughout her body. Although she began treatment locally, Christina's condition worsened over time. She experienced significant cognitive…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Successful conception and delivery with a heart issue.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 32 and have lived with a congenital heart issue since childhood. I am newly married and would like to have children, but I understand that a pregnancy might be high-risk for me. How does pregnancy affect the heart? And is there anything I can do to reduce my risk for complications if I do conceive? ANSWER: Pregnancy results in many changes that can increase the workload of the heart. During pregnancy, your…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Patients with multiple tumors in one breast may not need mastectomy, research finds.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients who have multiple tumors in one breast may be able to avoid a mastectomy if the tumors can be removed while leaving enough breast tissue, according to research led by the Alliance in Clinical Trials in Oncology and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patients would receive breast-conserving therapy: a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy, rather than mastectomy. The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Watch: Dr. Judy…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMuslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. "In Minnesota, as we start Ramadan, that's going…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to deal with 2023 spring pollen and allergies.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIf you are one of the millions of people who suffer pollen and allergies, you don't need a calendar to tell you it's spring. Sometimes called hay fever, allergic rhinitis can sometimes be confused with a cold. So, what's happening and what can you do? While hay fever alone may not be life threatening, it can be uncomfortable, says Dr. Arveen Bhasin, a Mayo Clinic allergy and immunology expert. She offers these tips for relief from spring pollen and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking barriers for patients who need kidney transplants.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgOften, patients whose body mass index, or BMI, is too high aren't able to get a kidney transplant because of the higher risks of complications before and during surgery. But an innovative program at Mayo Clinic is giving patients hope by helping to break that barrier to transplant through a weight loss program. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Vqzp1A9GYw8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Athletic or personal trainer: What's the best fit for you?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgYou may have seen athletic trainers on the sidelines of team sports and personal trainers working one-on-one with people at the gym. If you're seeking personalized advice and support to help you refine or advance your physical activity, which type of trainer would be the best fit for you? Here are some tips to consider. What's the difference between an athletic and a personal trainer? While the two terms often are used interchangeably, these professionals…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on self-care for plantar fasciitis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, Minn. — Most runners will run into a case of plantar fasciitis occasionally, and this heel pain can range from slightly uncomfortable to utterly debilitating. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue extending from the heel to the ball of the foot, and plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive stress, which brings on inflammation and, typically, heel pain. "Plantar fasciitis can affect anyone," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Consider organ donation during Donate Life Month.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMore than 105,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for an organ transplant according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. Sadly, an average of 17 people die daily waiting for a transplant, while another name is added to the waiting list every nine minutes. While 2022 set a new annual record with the number of organ transplants being performed, less than 50% of all adults are registered as organ donors, according to LifeSource. April is National…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Mayo Clinic to ease universal face mask requirement.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgBeginning Monday, April 10, wearing a face mask will no longer be required for patients and staff in most patient care areas on Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health System campuses. In line with Mayo Clinic's commitment to patient care, Mayo Clinic will continue to require wearing a face mask in high-risk patient settings. High-risk immunocompromised patients will be notified to wear a mask while they are at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is evolving its…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Artificial intelligence creates opportunities to close health care, workplace equity gaps.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAdvances in artificial intelligence (AI) and platform models are increasingly driving everyone's day-to-day experiences, including how people receive health care. However, those experiences are not always the same for everyone. April is Minority Health Awareness Month, a national observance to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups. At Mayo Clinic, experts are looking at the ways AI and digital tools can and are shaping the future…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Mayo Clinic expert: 3 advances lead to more lifesaving organ transplants.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgApril is Donate Life Month ROCHESTER, Minn. — All too often, people waiting for lifesaving organ transplants cannot get them. One of the biggest challenges is the lack of viable donated organs. Promising medical advances are opening the doors to more transplants and saving more lives, says Mauricio Villavicencio, M.D., surgical director of heart and lung transplantation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. There are 104,000 people on the waiting list in the U.S. for a…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-08). New Campaign To Reinvigorate the Establishment of Zone of Peace in Our Americas.orinocotribune.com By Bill Hackwell — April 4, 2023 | Today in a press conference in Washington DC the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) along with key allies launched a popular collective campaign to promote the urgent need to establish a Zone of Peace in Our Americas. The press conference coincided with similar events that took place in Havana, Cuba; and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. | The "Zone of Peace" concept emerged from the January 29, 2014, meeting of the heads of state and governments of the Community of | Washington DC | Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), all of which declared Latin America and the Caribbean should…
Paul Webster(2023-04-08). [World Report] PEPFAR at 20.thelancet.comThe President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has worked to provide care for patients with HIV/AIDS for two decades. Paul Webster reports.
Pierre-Guillaume Piriou, Thibaut Manigold, Vincent Letocart, Patrice Guérin, Mickael Vourc'h(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] BRIGHT-4 trial: bivalirudin strikes back.thelancet.comWe read with great interest the study by Yi Li and colleagues1 that reports the comparison of bivalirudin plus high-dose infusion versus heparin monotherapy in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction having percutaneous coronary intervention. The authors conclude that bivalirudin reduced the 30-day composite rate of all-cause mortality or Bleeding Academic Research Consortium types 3—5 major bleeding compared with heparin. This large, well conducted study provides new data to the debate regarding the appropriate anticoagulation for these patients.
ProPublica(2023-04-08). Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire.juancole.comBy Joshua Kaplan, Justin Elliott and Alex Mierjeski ( ProPublica) — In late June 2019, right after the U.S. Supreme Court released its final opinion of the term, Justice Clarence Thomas boarded a large private jet headed to Indonesia. He and his wife were going on vacation: nine days of island-hopping in a volcanic archipelago …
Richard Horton(2023-04-08). [Comment] Offline: The world's forgotten children.thelancet.comMomentum has stalled. There is no high-level political leadership for maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health. Not even high-level UN leadership. Multilateral organisations are distracted and weakened. Domestic country resources are constrained. The competition for limited donor financing has increased. Accountability has withered. Advocacy has quietened. This is an era of de-development for women and children. How have we reached such a desperate and dishonourable place?
Rise Up Bay Area(2023-04-08). Monday 4/10: Protest Illegitimate Banning of the Abortion Pill.indybay.orgSame date, time, 3 Bay Area locations: | Ferry Building, The Embarcadero, San Francisco | San Pedro Square Market, 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose | Downtown Berkeley BART, 2160 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
Saheli Chowdhury(2023-04-08). Israel Bombs Gaza and Lebanon After Palestinian Retaliation Against Al-Aqsa Attacks.orinocotribune.comCaracas, April 7, 2023 ( At midnight on Friday, April 7, Israeli occupation warplanes launched a series of missile strikes on various sites in the Gaza Strip, targeting a Palestinian Resistance site in the south of Gaza City, an observatory post in the east of the city, agricultural lan…
Sebastian Paul, Kirsten Dietrich(2023-04-08). The Legacy of Liberation Theology.indybay.orgLiberation theology was the theological promise of Latin America and sounded like a more colorful, people-friendly church. The Vatican saw things differently… Ratzinger's successor in the papacy is pursuing a completely different course: Pope Francis is seeking dialogue, but he himself also comes from Latin America.
Staff(2023-04-08). Recibió Marrero Cruz a Ministro de Estado de Angola.cubadebate.cuEn el encuentro, el Jefe de Gobierno cubano reiteró la voluntad de ampliar las relaciones económicas y comerciales entre ambos países, sobre todo en los sectores agroalimentario y de la energía…
Subcommandante Marcos(2023-04-08). The Seven Loose Pieces of the Global Jigsaw Puzzle.indybay.orgToward the end of the Cold War, capitalism created a military horror: the neutron bomb, a weapon that destroys life while leaving buildings intact. During the Fourth World War, however, a new wonder has been discovered: the financial bomb. This new bomb destroys the polis (here, the nation), imposing death, terror, and misery .
Tanya Wadhwa(2023-04-08). Argentina and Brazil rejoin UNASUR.peoplesdispatch.orgUNASUR was founded in May 2008, with the objective to build regional integration in the cultural, economic, social and political areas while respecting the diversity of each of the member nations…
Tatsuya Fukami(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Shared decision making with psychological safety.thelancet.comPsychological safety is defined as a shared belief that individuals within a team or group are able to take risks without fear of being embarrassed or punished.1,2 Psychological safety consists of an environment in which people feel respected and comfortable to speak up and express their ideas, opinions, and concerns, which is essential for effective communication and collaboration and encourages creativity and innovation.
Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute For Social Research.(2023-04-08). Women Hold Up 76.2% Of The Sky.popularresistance.orgThere is no need to delve too deeply into statistical data when the findings are obvious. For instance, when women and men work at the same job, women are paid — on average — 20 percent less than men. To raise awareness about this persistent disparity, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nations Women host the International Equal Pay Day every year on 18 September and, through their Equal Pay International Coalition, lobby corporations and governments to close the yawning gender pay gap. The idea of 'equal pay for equal work' was established in the ILO's Equal Remuneration Conventio…
_____(2023-04-08). Kosovo Liberation Army Leader Hashim Thaci on Trial for War Crimes.strategic-culture.orgBy Peter SCHWARZ | From March 24 to June 9, 1999, NATO bombed Serbia for 77 days. It was the first major war on European soil since the Second World War—even this fact is suppressed and denied today in view of the war in Ukraine. | War propaganda was in full swing at the time: NATO was laying waste to Serbian cities in order to defend "human rights" and to stop the "ethnic cleansing" Serbia was accused of carrying out in Kosovo. Greens, liberals and pseudo-left groups, who only a few weeks before had been invoking pacifism, eagerly took up this propaganda and switched to the war camp with flying colours. In…
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). China's economy showing strong momentum in blooming season.ecns.cnThe tantalizing aroma of fresh coffee fills the air as staff from Italian coffee giant Illycaffe arrange their booth for the upcoming third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), slated to open on April 10 in southern China's island province of Hainan.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). Birth of an Airbus A321 in China's Tianjin.ecns.cnThe first Airbus A321neo aircraft assembled in China rolled off the assembly line in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin for delivery on March 24.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). Xi, Macron hold informal meeting in China.ecns.cnChinese President Xi Jinping held an informal meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in south China.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). Taiwan question is not about democracy: Chinese spokesperson.ecns.cnThe Taiwan question is not about democracy and such moves of supporting "Taiwan independence" separatist forces in the name of democracy and using the Taiwan question to contain China are highly dangerous and will get nowhere, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). China's AC332 helicopter makes first full-state flight.ecns.cnChina's AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter successfully conducted its first full-state flight here on Friday, announced its developer, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
ecns.cn(2023-04-08). Multi-functional helicopter makes maiden flight.ecns.cnAviation Industry Corp of China"ÄÄ(AVIC), the nation's leading aircraft maker, on Friday conducted the maiden flight of its AC332, a new type of multifunctional helicopter designed for civilian use, especially on plateaus. "ÄÄ…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Allergies or a virus? How to tell the difference.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: Every year I am plagued by springtime allergies. But in the last few weeks I have been experiencing congestion, runny nose and a persistent cough. How can I determine whether this is a cold, allergies or something more? When should I seek medical care? ANSWER: As the seasons shift, it can be harder to distinguish between the symptoms of the common cold, COVID-19, the flu and allergies, since all can have similar symptoms. This…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Using AI to predict kidney failure in patients with polycystic kidney disease.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgKidney failure can be caused by many reasons: diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune diseases and polycystic kidney disease, or PKD. PKD is an inherited disease that causes cysts to form around your kidneys. The most common form of PKD is autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), where it is most often diagnosed in adults between the ages of 30 and 40. Dr. Fouad Chebib, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist and expert on polycystic kidney disease, says patients understand…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-08). Kale: Discover the 'secret powers' of this superfood.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAlthough it may seem like it, kale isn't a new vegetable. Thomas Jefferson experimented with several varieties of kale at his Monticello estate in the early 1800s. It's long been popular in northern Europe and now throughout the U.S. Before becoming a popular salad green, kale was often used in restaurants as a decorative garnish on plates. But over the past 10 years, the popularity of kale has skyrocketed. You've probably heard it referred to…
Staff(2023-04-08). La educación cubana: un referente a nivel internacional.cubadebate.cuHasta el cierre de febrero del presente año, el Ministerio de Educación de Cuba, cuenta actualmente, con 543 colaboradores distribuidos en trece países de àÅfrica, América Latina y el Caribe y Oceanía ( Bahamas, Argentina, Ecuador, Jamaica, Panamá, Honduras, México, Venezuela, Guinea Ecuatorial, Sudáfrica, República àÅrabe Saharaui, Islas Reunión y Australia) donde se han promovido varios proyectos, entre ellos y el más importante el de alfabetización, a través del método "Yo, sí puedo", "Yo, sí puedo seguir".
Staff(2023-04-08). Falleció Antonio Conde, El Cuate, amigo de Fidel y dueño del yate Granma (+ Video).cubadebate.cuEl legendario Antonio Conde, conocido por los cubanos y mexicanos como El Cuate, murió a los 97 años de edad. Fue el Cuate quien compró y reparó el yate Granma que entregó a Fidel para que, con sus 82 expedicionarios, pusiera rumbo a Cuba para iniciar en la sierra Maestra la guerra necesaria contra la dictadura de Fulgencio Batista, el 2 de diciembre de 1956.
Staff(2023-04-08). Seis equipos empatan en Serie Nacional de Béisbol.cubadebate.cuLa cerrada porfía continúa en vilo, y tras los resultados de hoy existe un séxtuple empate en la cima de la LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol que dejó caer las cortinas de sus segundas subseries particulares; los abrazados son el subcampeón nacional Matanzas, Villa Clara, Guantánamo, Camagàºey, Sancti Spíritus y Las Tunas.
Staff(2023-04-08). Copa Ronaldo Veitía: Recuerdo y futuro, magia y amor.cubadebate.cuMás de 100 niños en las categorías sub 13 y sub 15 inundaron los tatamis ubicados en el hotel Meliá Internacional y los nombres de los 32 campeones importan (con medallas incluidas), pero lo más trascendente quedará siempre en el recuerdo competitivo de haber inaugurado un evento-homenaje. No hizo falta fotos ni palabras introductorias, tampoco videos con sus frases preferidas o anécdotas.
Staff(2023-04-08). Cuidaremos siempre el Granma, Cuate.cubadebate.cuLeo que ha muerto el Cuate, el mexicano cubanísimo que compró el yate Granma por indicaciones de Fidel para la expedición libertaria de 1956, el amigo incondicional de Cuba. Y aunque sé que ya rebasaba los noventa, no deja de apretárseme el pecho. Sé que hace muy poco tiempo, en su más reciente visita, fue a ver su yate. Allí estuvo acompañado de las muchachas que siempre lo reciben en el Museo de la Revolución, conversaron y estoy segura de una vez más les pidió con insistencia que le cuidasen "su yate". El Cuate se despedía siempre, pero definitivamente esta vez….
John Catalinotto(2023-04-07). Will workers turn toward taking the offensive in France?workers.org For the 11th time since Jan. 19, millions of people in France, led by the workers of the major union confederations, especially the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), took to the streets all over the country on April 6. Once again, they shut France down. Early reports in the New . . . |
infobrics(2023-04-07). Petro-Yuan or Petro-BRICS: The Need for Better Alternative Reserve Currencies to Break Dollar Dominance.infobrics.orgThe dominance of the US dollar has been causing increasing problems for economies around the world. As a result, there is a growing undercurrent of interest in finding alternative reserve currencies. China is pushing for the yuan to become a reserve currency, but a possible BRICS+ Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) may have the edge…
infobrics(2023-04-07). India-Russia Meet on Roads, Transport Systems Held.infobrics.orgIn an effort to establish an effective bilateral relationship of communication and cooperation in the road transportation, logistics, Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and green mobility sector, the first meeting of the India-Russia Working Group on Roads and ITS was held in the national Capital…
infobrics(2023-04-07). The 'Holy Trinity' behind Russian military dominance in Ukraine.infobrics.orgAlthough these weapons might not seem as important as Russia's hypersonic missiles or its doomsday strategic arsenal, they are no less valuable on a tactical level. Thousands of howitzers, MLRS, tanks, air defense systems, command posts, weapons production facilities, ammunition, etc. have been destroyed by these extremely cost-effective weapons.
Fight Back(2023-04-07). Victory in fight for Tampa Citizens Review Board independence.fightbacknews.orgTampa, FL — The Tampa City Council voted 4-3 to pass an ordinance granting the city's Citizen Review Board (CRB) an independent attorney, April 6. The CRB is a city board that was established in 2015 to review closed cases of police misconduct, as well as be a place where people can bring complaints about the police. | An independent attorney would be more impartial and fair than the current arrangement, where the board uses the city's attorney. Using the city's attorney, by its nature, creates a conflict of interest, which the Tampa police attorney himself admitted in a CRB meeting, stating that the CRB,…
Fight Back(2023-04-07). Minneapolis: MPD consent decree falls short and keeps power out of community hands.fightbacknews.orgFight Back News Service is circulating the following April 6 joint statement of the Twin Cities Coalition 4 Justice 4 Jamar and Minneapolis for Community Control of Police. | Consent decree falls short and keeps power out of community hands | We need an all-elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission to permanently reign in the abuses of MPD | On Friday, March 31, the City of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) announced the signing of a consent decree to address human rights violations by the Minneapolis Police Department. The agreement was negotiated entirely behind closed door…
Fight Back(2023-04-07). Austin students protest attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion.fightbacknews.orgAustin, TX — On Wednesday, April 5, Austin Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) met on Speedway at UT Austin with the Texas Students for DEI Coalition to protest recent Texas legislative and administrative attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The rally was also called in solidarity with the Tampa 4, a group of University of South Florida SDS members currently facing felony charges after being brutalized and arrested while protesting Florida's attacks on DEI programs. | "While Republican lawmakers like Governor Greg Abbott try to claim that these laws are in the interest of fai…
Fight Back(2023-04-07). Legalization For All network's delegation to the US Mexico border in Tijuana.fightbacknews.orgTijuana, Mexico – On April 2, a group of activists from the Legalization For All network crossed the U.S.-Mexico border to witness the effects of U.S. border militarization. The group met with Robert Vivar, binational coordinator at VÂA Internacional, and Aída Amador, coordinator of VÂA Migrante. They visited the Unified U.S. Deported Veterans Office, the border wall at Friendship Park on the Tijuana side, and the Casa de Luz LGBTQ+ immigrant collective house. | Crossing from the U.S. into Tijuana was quick and easy with no lines – the group did not even need to present their passports, which showed just how eas…
Fight Back(2023-04-07). Brandon Johnson elected mayor of Chicago.fightbacknews.orgChicago, IL – On Tuesday April 4, Brandon Johnson won 51.4% of vote in the Chicago mayoral runoff election. Johnson's victory is also a victory for working and oppressed people, as demonstrated by the range of organizations and individuals who celebrated with Johnson and his family at the Marriott Marquis on election night. | Frank Chapman, executive director of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, said "I've been living for this moment since the Great Harold Washington in 1986, yet we didn't wait on history; we, the oppressed and the working class, made history." | Sever…
Chris Hedges(2023-04-07). No, COVID-19 isn't 'over'—but millions of Americans' Medicaid coverage is about to be.therealnews.com The Biden administration is poised to allow the national emergency on COVID-19 to expire on May 11, 2023. Once that occurs, between 5 to 14 million Americans previously covered under Medicaid will lose their insurance. Although the pandemic continues to rage, killing thousands and infecting hundreds of thousands each week, a bipartisan consensus has settled in Washington to simply pretend COVID-19 is "over." What meager safety net was extended at the start of the pandemic is now being rolled back—leaving Americans to shoulder the risks and expenses of illness and death entirely on their own. Dr. Marga…
Taya Graham, Stephen Janis(2023-04-07). After years of racial political struggle, Pocomoke City, MD elects first Black mayor.therealnews.com Days before Todd Nock would become the first Black mayor of Pocomoke City, a small town on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore, he paused as he tried to express what the historic achievement meant—not just to him, but to the community he was preparing to serve. | "I started sitting in the back of council meetings, then moving to the front, becoming first vice president, and now here we are," Nock said. | "I had no idea [I could be Mayor.] At the time," in 2015, "I was an unemployed college dropout. I had just lost my jobs a couple weeks prior to that, I couldn't afford to go back to school."pocomoke cit…
Mariam Barghouti(2023-04-07). Israel attacks Al-Aqsa two nights in a row, beating worshipers at holy site.therealnews.com This story originally appeared in On Wednesday evening , the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem was full of Muslim worshippers praying into the night during the holy month of Ramadan. Earlier that morning, worshipers were beaten, and forced out of the holy mosque's prayer halls. | In the midst of night prayers Wednesday, Israeli forces stormed the compound again with weapons and riot gear, unleashing a co…
Anand Naidoo(2023-04-07). The Heat: China-France Ties.america.cgtn.com Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron at the Great Hall of the People for a state visit. Chinese President Xi and French President Macron held lengthy bilateral talks on Thursday in Beijing. The two leaders pledged to deepen cooperation on trade, advance new …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-07). Poland, Moldova form united front against Russia over Ukraine, Transnistria.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPolish RadioApril 7, 2023 Polish, Moldovan PMs discuss support for Ukraine, countering Russian threat Poland's prime minister met with his Moldovan counterpart in Chi»ôinƒÉu on Thursday, and both leaders reaffirmed support for war-torn Ukraine, while also discussing ways to ensure stability in Moldova amid the threat from Russia, officials said. *** Morawiecki and Recean also …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-07). Turkish, U.S. defense chiefs discuss NATO expansion, "regional security"antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAnadolu AgencyApril 7, 2023 Turkish, US defense chiefs discuss NATO, regional security issues Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin on Thursday spoke over the phone and discussed NATO and the Black Sea grain deal. Akar and Austin also discussed Finland's accession to NATO, bilateral and regional defense …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-07). High-level S. Korean military delegation summoned to NATO, SHAPE HQs.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeApril 6, 2023 High Level Republic of Korea Visits to SHAPE and NATO Headquarters SHAPE and NATO Headquarters hosted delegates from the Republic of Korea during the week of Mar. 27 to 31, 2023 to discuss a variety of issues with the partner nation. Deputy Chief of Staff Partnership Directorate Rear …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-07). European war games: 9,000 U.S. troops, 17,000 from 26 NATO allies, partners in 10 nations.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comThe four partner nations involved are Bosnia, Georgia, Kosovo (pseudo-nation) and Moldova, all with territorial disputes that could erupt into war at any moment. ==== U.S. Department of DefenseApril 5, 2023 Multinational Exercise Defender 23 Kicks Off This Month in Europe Nearly 9,000 American troops are expected to participate in the Defender 23 exercise which …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-07). Poland: Brzezinski presides over largest NATO infrastructure hub in 30 years.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comStars and StripesApril 6, 2023 US Army's new weapons depot in Poland is largest NATO facility buy in decades A sprawling U.S. Army weapons depot in central Poland opened this week, giving NATO allies a readily accessible site with thousands of pieces of armor and other equipment that can be mobilized in a crisis. In …
_____(2023-04-07). On Kim Sung-han's resignation.journal-neo.org National Security Advisor of the Republic of Korea (to put it bluntly, a key advisor on foreign and national security affairs of South Korea) said that he was stepping down on March 29, 2023, less than a month before President Yoon Suk-yeol's state visit to the United States. Kim stated in a press release, "When […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
_____(2023-04-07). Should the US Remain Responsible for European Security?journal-neo.org This is the question Donald Trump brought to the forefront when he started asking why the US was paying the lion's share for European security and demanding that members of NATO foot the bill, with at least 2 percent of their GNP. It remains pertinent because the present situation can only exist if the US […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
_____(2023-04-07). Al-Aqsa Raid: How BBC Coverage Is Enabling Israeli Violence.strategic-culture.org The late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a Nobel laureate and tireless campaigner against South African apartheid, once observed: "If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor." For decades, the BBC's editorial policy in reporting on Israel and Palestine has consistently chosen the side of the oppressor – and all too often, not even by adopting the impartiality the corporation claims as the bedrock of its journalism.
_____(2023-04-07). Finland Joins NATO in Foreboding But Fitting Historical Coming Out.strategic-culture.orgBiden and other NATO cheerleaders celebrating "peace" and "security" with Finland joining the bloc this week is not just grotesque. It is a foreboding warning of a more disastrous war. | During the Cold War decades, Finland prided itself in adopting a non-aligned position in relations between the United States and the Soviet Union. Of course, there were good reasons for this Finnish nominal neutrality. The Nordic country not only shared a long border with Soviet Russia, thereby making its neutrality an essential Moscow requisite for security. But in addition, too, Finland bore the shame of having been defeated by…
_____(2023-04-07). The Imminent Collapse of Eurofascism.strategic-culture.orgOnly by crushing Eurofascism and expelling the Anglo-Saxon fascists from the Old Continent can the world be saved from a nuclear holocaust. | After the collapse of Nazi Germany, the Americans entered Western Europe with the firm intention of staying there forever, and to be completely honest, they never really hid it from us. The first Secretary General of NATO, the British general and diplomat, Hastings Ismay, explained the essence of the founding of the military alliance, which he headed, in a short but more than precise and vivid formulation, saying that its goal is "to keep the Soviet Union out, the Americans…
_____(2023-04-07). The Warm Embrace and the Cold Shoulder: China Mines Europe's Fractures During Joint Visit.strategic-culture.orgFrench President Emmanuel Macron got parades and banquets. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen was mostly left alone. | Suzanne LYNCH and Stuart LAU reported from Brussels | French President Emmanuel Macron was given the full red-carpet treatment this week in Beijing, fêted at a state banquet, and greeted by military parades and firing cannons on Tiananmen Square. When Macron's plane touched down, China's foreign minister personally welcomed him. | When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived, she got the ecology minister — at the regular passenger exit. | It was a pattern on display again a…
African Stream(2023-04-07). AFRICOM: Securing African or U.S. Interests?towardfreedom.orgThe United States Africa Command—or AFRICOM—was founded in 2007. But it's failed to bring peace and security. Major failures in Somalia, Libya and elsewhere have left many Africans suspecting it exists only to serve U.S. interests. African Stream reports.
Alexander Rubinstein(2023-04-07). Leaked documents expose US-NATO Ukraine war plans.thegrayzone.comClassified Pentagon documents containing information about US and NATO plans for a Ukrainian offensive and key details of the ongoing war have leaked. And the Biden administration is reportedly demanding they be scrubbed from the internet. Is there a hidden agenda behind the leak? The New York Times has reported "a significant breach of American intelligence in the effort to aid Ukraine" through the leak of classified documents which have been shared on social media. It correspondents cited "senior Biden …
Amy Goodman(2023-04-07). Black Tennessee Lawmaker Justin Jones Discusses His Expulsion From State House.truthout.orgWe speak with Justin Jones, one of two Black Democratic lawmakers expelled by a Republican supermajority in the Tennessee state House of Representatives Thursday for peacefully protesting gun violence in the chamber last week as thousands rallied at the Capitol to demand gun control after the Covenant elementary school shooting in Nashville. A vote to expel their white colleague who joined them in… |
Ann Brown(2023-04-07). Trump's Father, Fred Trump, Laundered Casino Chips And Was Arrested At A KKK Rally In 1927.moguldom.comFormer President Donald Trump today would be considered a nepo baby (or nepotism baby), as his fortune and fame—and career in real estate— were derived from that of his New York real estate mogul father, Fred Trump. Fred was a Bronx-born real estate and construction magnate. But he was also known as a racist landlord, …
Ann Brown(2023-04-07). Coolio's Cause Of Death Revealed: Fentanyl, Heroin And Crystal Meth Found In System.moguldom.comIt's been five months since hip-hop legend Coolio died, and the cause of his death has finally been revealed. The veteran West Coast artist died at the age of 59 from a fentanyl overdose, according to his autopsy report obtained by Page Six. The report also noted he had heroin and methamphetamine in his system. At …
Anonymous669(2023-04-07). ISIS Claims Attack In Syria's Daraa For First Time In Eight Months.southfront.org File image. | On April 6, an officer of the Syrian Police was killed in a drive-by shooting attack by ISIS terrorists in the southern governorate of Daraa. | The attack took place on a road near the town of Qarfa in the northern Daraa countryside. The terrorists were reportedly moving on a motorcycle. The Syrian Ministry of Interior identified the fallen police officer as Wasim Musa al-Ghazali, a native of Qarfa. | ISIS confirmed its responsibility for the attack via its official news agency, Amaq, marking the f…
Anonymous669(2023-04-07). ISIS Killed Or Wounded 18 SDF Fighters In Northeastern Syria In Two Weeks: Monitoring Group.southfront.org Illustrative image. | ISIS cells in Syria's northeastern region killed or wounded 18 fighters of the United States-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the first two weeks of the holy Islamic month of Ramadan that began on March 23, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said in a report released on April 6. | According to the London-based monitoring group, the terrorists carried out 12 operations against the Kurdish-led group in Deir Ezzor and al-Hasakah during the said period."12 op…
Anonymous669(2023-04-07). Israel Launches Strikes Against Gaza, Lebanon In Response To Rocket Attacks (Videos).southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | Early on April 7, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a series of strikes against positions of the Palestinian Hamas Movement in the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon in response to recent rocket attacks which were launched from the two regions. | The escalation began on April 5, when Israeli Police stormed al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem city and arrested hundreds of Palestinians worshipers. In an initial response,…
Anonymous669(2023-04-07). Russia Is Developing Anti-Satellite Missile, Laser Systems.southfront.org The Peresvet laser system. | Russia is developing two airborne anti-satellite systems, according to an article published in the Defense Ministry's Military Thought journal on April 7. | The first system is based on the MiG-31D fighter and the Kontakt anti-satellite missile, while the second is a version of the Peresvet laser system installed on an Il-76 aircraft. | The article was co-authored by retired Lieutenant-General Alexander Kovalyov, President of the St. Petersburg branch of the Tsiolkovsky Cosmonautics…
Anonymous669(2023-04-07). Turkistan Militants In Greater Idlib Are Preparing Drone Attacks On Syrian Army: Russian MoD.southfront.org File image. | The al-Qaeda-affiliated Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP) is preparing to launch drone attacks from the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, deputy head of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, revealed on April 6. | The TIP is a close ally of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler of Greater Idlib and the former main branch of al-Qaeda in Syria."According to information obtained by the Russian Center for Reconciliation of…
Anonymous669(2023-04-07). Two Israelis Killed, Another Critically Wounded In West Bank Shooting Attack (Video).southfront.org Click to see full-size image. | On April 7, two Israelis were killed and a third was critically wounded in yet another shooting attack in the occupied West Bank. | The attack took place on the Route 57 highway in the northern Jordan Valley, near the Hamra Junction. The gunmen opened fire at the Israeli-owned car twice causing its crash, before fleeing. At least 22 7.62mm shell casings, typically used by a Kalashnikov rifle, were found at the scene. | The Israel Defense Forces (I…
Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy.(2023-04-07). Inside Russia: Economists Describe Impact Of Sanctions And Ukraine War.popularresistance.orgEconomists Radhika Desai and Alan Freeman of the Geopolitical Economy Research Group traveled to Russia to participate in several conferences and investigate the impact of Western sanctions and the Ukraine war. | They spoke with Geopolitical Economy Report about the economic situation in the ground, the country's deepening integration with Asia, and Russian economists' gradual move away from neoliberalism. | Russian "economists have always been looking to the East; what is interesting is what's going on in the leadership now", Freeman said. | He noted that Moscow is trying to implement a program of import substit…
Ben Norton(2023-04-07). German Leftist Lawmaker Says US Soldiers and Nukes Must Leave Her Country.orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Mar 31, 2023 | On the floor of Germany's parliament, Left Party MP Sevim Daƒüdelen called for the c. 38,000 US soldiers in her country to leave, and to take their nuclear weapons with them. She lamented that Washington "doesn't actually want allies, just loyal vassals". | A member of parliament from Germany's Left Party has called for the thousands of US soldiers and nuclear weapons in her country to leave. | "After 78 years, it is now time for US soldiers to go home. All other allies left Germany a long time ago", said Die Linke MP Sevim Daƒüdelen on the floor of Germany'
Brittani Banks(2023-04-07). The Fear of AI Is Overblown—and Here's Why.independentmediainstitute.orgThe unprecedented popularity of ChatGPT has turbocharged the AI hype machine. We are being bombarded daily by news articles announcing humankind's greatest invention—Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is "qualitatively different," "transformational," "revolutionary," "will change everything,"—they say. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced a major upgrade of the technology behind ChatGPT called GPT4. Already, Microsoft researchers are …
Brittani Banks(2023-04-07). The World Bank and the BRICS Bank Have New Leaders and Different Outlooks.independentmediainstitute.orgIn late February 2023, U.S. President Joe Biden announced that the United States had placed the nomination of Ajay Banga to be the next head of the World Bank, established in 1944. There will be no other official candidates for this job since—by convention—the U.S. nominee is automatically selected for…
cameron orr(2023-04-07). Detroit anti-eviction activists go toe-to-toe with court bailiffs.cpusa.org The fight against predatory landlords has reached a new stage of struggle in the city of Detroit. On March 21, after months of grassroots struggle for the protection of Taura Brown and her home, Wayne County Judge Shawn Jacque of the 36th District Court signed a court order for her eviction. She had ten …
cameron orr(2023-04-07). Understanding issues on the border: a working-class perspective.cpusa.org A working-class position regarding issues on the border demands full rights for workers and their families, documented and undocumented immigrants, and an end to oppressive immigration policy that justifies and normalizes persecution through state-sanctioned violence. We demand comprehensive immigration policy that upholds the dignity of the labor that both documented and undocumented immigrants contribute …
Cecilia Vergara Mattei(2023-04-07). En tiempo récord, Boric promulgó la polémica ley de protección policial.globalizacion.caTras el homicidio del cabo primero de Carabineros, Daniel Palma durante un operativo policial en el barrio Matta de Santiago centro que aceleró la agenda, el presidente chileno Gabriel Boric promulgó la Ley Naín-Retamal, medida que busca fortalecer y proteger…
Chris Walker(2023-04-07). 12-Year-Old Trans Girl in WV Allowed to Keep Playing Sports, Supreme Court Says.truthout.orgOn Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled not to intervene in a dispute involving a 12-year-old transgender girl and the state of West Virginia after GOP lawmakers in the state attempted to block her from taking part in a girls' track and field team. In 2021, Becky Pepper-Jackson and her family sued West Virginia over a law banning students from participating in sports teams that don't correspond… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-07). Critics Decry Apparent Racism in Expulsion of 2 Dems From Tennessee Legislature.truthout.orgOn Thursday night, Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee state House of Representatives expelled two of three Democratic legislators who engaged in a peaceful protest on the House floor a week prior, in a move that observers have condemned as both authoritarian and racist. The move leaves tens of thousands of constituents in Memphis and Nashville without representation during the final weeks of… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-07). Florida School District Bans Graphic Novel Version of Anne Frank's Diary.truthout.orgA Florida school district has removed a visual adaptation of Anne Frank's diary, an acclaimed first-person telling of a teenage girl's life in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II. For decades, students in classrooms across the U.S. have read Frank's diary, which documents her everyday life as Jewish child forced into hiding during the Holocaust. "Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic… |
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes(2023-04-07). Coal phaseout must move 4.5 times more quickly to avoid climate chaos, report warns.peoplesworld.org As operating coal power plants were retired last year and scheduled projects canceled, the number of plants decreased in developing and developed countries, except China, according to the ninth annual global survey of the coal plant pipeline by Global Energy Monitor, a press release from Global Energy Monitor said. However, in order for the world to be on track to phase out …
Dan Dinello(2023-04-07). Trump's Arraignment was Unprecedented, but so is the Enormity of his Crimes against America.juancole.com Chicago (Feature; Special to Informed Comment) — Adding another humiliating chapter to his despicable life, the twice-impeached former President becomes the first ex-president to face criminal charges. Responding to the indictment, Trump said, "Never before in our nation's history has this been done." He's right, never before in our nation's history have we had a …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-07). Largest Hedge Fund Bridgewater: Here Are The Reasons Recessions Will Be Longer And Deeper In America.moguldom.comKaren Karniol-Tambour, the co-chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates, warned investors that upcoming recessions may play out more painfully than in the past, may be more difficult to handle and "longer" than we're used to as the Federal Reserve struggles to intervene. Bridgewater has almost $130 billion in assets under management. In February, Karniol-Tambour, 37, became the first …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-07). Report: Saudis and Houthis Might Renew Ceasefire Soon.news.antiwar.comWarring parties in Yemen could soon sign a deal to renew a ceasefire that would last until the end of 2023, The New Arab reported Thursday. A ceasefire that took effect in April 2022 expired last October. While there has been an uptick in fighting on the ground, there have still been no Saudi airstrikes …
David Klein(2023-04-07). Sabotaging Oil and Gas Infrastructure Is an Act of Climate Heroism.truthout.orgThe environmental movement has offered waves of demonstrations, petition drives, lobbying and other forms of protest. Yet, despite all that, Earth and its inhabitants are losing the war waged against us by capitalism. It follows that a reevaluation of strategy and tactics of the environmental movement is in order, including a closer examination of how nonviolence should be understood and practiced. |
Deepika Joshi(2023-04-07). World Health Day 2023: continuing the struggle for health.peoplesdispatch.orgThe celebration of the 75th World Health Day this April 7, amidst the WHO's As poverty rates grow, global health inequities and inequalities between countries have been exacerbated in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The failure to learn from the pandemic, or to respond…
Derek Seidman(2023-04-07). Longtime Astroturf Firm Obscures Funders as It Targets Starbucks Union.truthout.org"I get up every morning and I try to figure out how to screw with the labor unions." These were the words uttered by Rick Berman during a 2014 talk to the Western Energy Alliance, a fossil fuel industry group, according to The New York Times, which received a leaked recording of the presentation. Berman is a high-profile corporate consultant who has made headlines for decades because of his… |
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Airbus inks deal for 160 aircraft in China.ecns.cnEuropean aircraft manufacturer Airbus signed an agreement with China Aviation Supplies Holding Co on Thursday and landed orders of 160 Airbus commercial aircraft.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Airbus to open second assembly line in Tianjin.ecns.cnAirbus plans to open its second production line in northern China to expand its assembly capacity of the A320 airliner family, Airbus announced Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Compatriots urged to boost cross-Straits exchanges.ecns.cnPeople on both sides of the Taiwan Straits are Chinese and can resolve their domestic affairs through consultation, but no external interference should be allowed, said Song Tao, a senior Taiwan affairs official, at a farewell dinner in Shanghai on Thursday for Ma Ying-jeou.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Tsai Ing-wen's 'transit' trips through U.S.: Truths and Facts.ecns.cnIn disregard of China's strong opposition and solemn representation, the United States has allowed Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's "transit" trip through the United States and the high-profile meeting between Tsai and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Universities to focus on tech, industry.ecns.cnChina plans to adjust around 20 percent of its university majors by 2025, with majors focusing on new technologies and industries being established, while majors unfit for socioeconomic development will be weeded out, a new plan said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Economy gets uplifting news from indexes.ecns.cnChina's services sector activity expanded for a third straight month in March, pointing to further recovery in business activity amid the optimized COVID-19 containment measures, a private survey showed on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Shanghai unveils new bonus to attract investment.ecns.cnA package of measures aimed to attract more investments with a maximum incentive of 100 million yuan ($14.54 million) was announced by the Shanghai government on Thursday during an investment promotion event in the metropolis.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). 2 killed in U.S. Colorado shooting.ecns.cnTwo people were killed and another hospitalized after a shooting at a residence Thursday in U.S. state of Colorado, authorities said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). 2nd trial for couple who killed two kids begins.ecns.cnThe highly anticipated second trial for a man and his girlfriend who were responsible for the deaths of his two children began on Thursday at Chongqing High People's Court.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). China, India to account for half of global economic growth in 2023: IMF chief.ecns.cnManaging Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the world economy is expected to grow less than 3 percent this year, with India and China projected to account for half of global growth in 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Renminbi settlement for the trading of HK-listed shares set to kick off.ecns.cnThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority aims to launch renminbi settlement of Hong Kong-listed stocks around the middle of the year, as part of the financial hub's efforts to promote renminbi internationalization, the head of the HKMA said on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Countries urged not to act as U.S. pawns.ecns.cnChina's Foreign Ministry on Thursday blasted the announcement of four new military bases by the Philippines for the United States, urging regional countries not to act as Washington's pawns so as to avoid harming themselves.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Hainan Free Trade Port project in progress.ecns.cnHainan will finish building all the necessary infrastructure for independent customs operations for the Hainan Free Trade Port, which covers the whole island and the No. 1 project in Hainan, by 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Unique landscape of 'earth forest' in Tibet.ecns.cnUnique landscape of Zanda earth forest in Zanda County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Zanda earth forest is the largest and most distinctive clay forest in China and was listed as a national geopark in 2007.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Ma Ying-jeou visits Fudan University.ecns.cnMa Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, led a group of Taiwan students to Fudan University in Shanghai on Thursday morning.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). China's largest flying car debuts in Sichuan.ecns.cnAerofugia, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, displayed its independently-developed AE200 manned aircraft (flying car) for the first time in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province on Thursday. "ÄÄ…
Editor(2023-04-07). Chile pushes authoritarian police law.mronline.org Chile's neoliberal government is close to securing a new law that expands the right of security forces to use firearms against the population. The Naín-Retamal Law, a proposal of the executive branch, was today approved by the Senate for a third and final reading.
Editor(2023-04-07). Trump derangement syndrome returns.mronline.org If democrats were smart, Donald Trump would be a disgraced former president, forgotten by all but his most ardent admirers. But they aren't smart and they may have given him a political resurrection.
Editor(2023-04-07). 5 Other Modern Presidents Who Should Have Been Indicted for Their Crimes.scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Seeing Trump arraigned in New York on Tuesday was satisfying even if the outcome of the trial cannot be foreseen and he has a presumption of innocence. There is obviously evidence that he falsified his business records for the purpose of hiding material facts …
Editor(2023-04-07). As Congress Considers Prolonging Cuba's Designation as a Terrorism Supporter, Biden Dithers.scheerpost.com By W.T. Whitney / CounterPunch Although Cuba's Revolution survived military invasion, guerrilla actions, terrorist attacks, and bacteriologic warfare, enough was not enough. Now there are pay-offs to dissidents, manipulation of worldwide media coverage, and weaponization of social media capabilities. The U.S. economic and financial blockade persists, after 60 years, and will continue. That's mostly because …
Editor(2023-04-07). Belmarsh Warden Blocks Assange From Meeting With Representatives of Press Freedom Organization.scheerpost.com By Kevin Gosztola / The Dissenter The warden of Her Majesty's Prison Belmarsh blocked representatives with the press freedom organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) from visiting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, despite previously reviewing RSF's request and agreeing to grant access. Rebecca Vincent, the director of operations and campaigns for RSF, declared, "We followed all rules …
Editor(2023-04-07). Iran 1953: The Birthplace of Western Backed Coups.scheerpost.com Despite its unique circumstance and history, the Iranian coup in 1953—as explored by Taghi Amirani in his film Coup 53—proved to be a template for the West's exploitation of the world.
Guest Contributor(2023-04-07). Gallego Is Making History in Arizona (OPINION).latinorebels.comCongressman Rubén Gallego, who is running for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, has made history by raising more money in the first fundraising quarter than any other Latino Democrat in history, writes senior adviser Chuck Rocha.
Ingar Solty & K D Kolenda(2023-04-07). Four taboo truths about the Ukraine war.indybay.orgLike every war in history, the Ukrainian war has a prehistory that does not begin with Russia's invasion of the neighboring country nearly a year ago, or even in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea to Russia. Second, the war has an immense potential for escalation.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-07). Iran and Saudi Arabia: A Chinese Win-Win.libya360.wordpress.comPepe Escobar The single Iranian-Saudi handshake buried trillions of dollars of western divide-and-rule investments across West Asia, and has global leaders rushing to Beijing for global solutions. The idea that History has an endpoint, as promoted by clueless neoconservatives in the unipolar 1990s, is flawed, as it is in an endless process of renewal. The recent official meeting between…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-07). Thai Opposition Asks US to "Restore Democracy" in Thailand.libya360.wordpress.com-Thai "human rights activist" Sirikan Chaloernsiri has called for the US to "seize this opportunity" and "restore democracy" in Thailand by ensuring the opposition takes power; -Sirikan's opposition group, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights has been funded since its creation in 2014 by the US government through the National Endowment for Democracy (NED); -The NED…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-07). The Global South is Dumping the Dollar.libya360.wordpress.comThe Global South is dumping the dollar. We're joined by journalists in Beirut, Nairobi, Recife (Northeast Brazil) and Sà£o Paulo, for this special panel. Clinton Nzala is a political commentator and analyst based in Nairobi, and writer for Pan-African media outlet, African Stream. Esteban Carrillo is an Ecuadorian journalist based out of Beirut. He is…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-07). US Resumes Construction of Biolabs in Ukraine.libya360.wordpress.comRussian Defense Ministry briefing on analysis of documents related to U.S. military and biological activities April 07, 2023 According to the document, despite a forced pause due to a special military operation, activities under the Program have now been resumed. The main tasks at this stage are to continue the construction of biolaboratories in Ukraine,…
It's Going Down(2023-04-07). Burgerville Fires IWW Shop Steward as New Contract Draws Near; Union Vows, "We Will Escalate"itsgoingdown.orgThe Burgerville Workers Union, part of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), is reporting that a shop steward and member of the union's bargaining team was "wrongfully terminated" on April 3rd. In 2018 the Burgerville Workers Union made history, becoming the first labor union recognized by a fast food chain after years of strikes,…
Jake Johnson(2023-04-07). Israel Bombs Lebanon and Gaza, Sparking Fears of Escalating Conflict.truthout.orgFears of a wider conflict in the Middle East mounted Friday after Israel bombed Lebanon and the occupied Gaza Strip in the early hours of the morning, an assault that followed two consecutive nights of violent raids on the Al-Aqsa mosque compound. The raids spurred global condemnation and retaliatory rocket fire from southern Lebanon and Gaza, prompting Israel's latest barrage of airstrikes. |
Jeff Ernsthausen(2023-04-07). IRS Vows to Renew Pursuit of Wealthy Tax Dodgers.truthout.orgFlush with $80 billion in new funding, the IRS is aiming to ramp up audits of wealthy taxpayers and large corporations, according to a strategic operating plan it released Thursday. The 150-page plan also includes a lengthy list of proposed changes intended to improve customer service, upgrade the agency's notoriously outdated computer systems, boost hiring and even "explore making it easier" to… |
Jesús Inojosa(2023-04-07). ICJ May Review UK's Fraudulent 1899 Paris Arbitration Regarding Essequibo Region.orinocotribune.comThe International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced that the fraud committed by the United Kingdom through the Paris Arbitration Award of 1899, by which it stole the Essequibo territory from Venezuela, may go under review. The vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, welcomed this decision and read a statement by the Venezuelan government ratifying its adherence to the Geneva Agreement signed in 1966 to settle Venezuela's territorial dispute regarding the Essequibo region. | "Venezuela celebrates that the Court's incidental sentence today validates our arguments: firstly, by recognizing that the illicit and f…
Kelly Hayes(2023-04-07). Latin American Feminism Has Much to Teach US Left on How to Fight for Abortion.truthout.orgIn this episode of "Movement Memos," host Kelly Hayes talks with Camila Valle, translator of Set Fear on Fire: The Feminist Call That Set the Americas Ablaze by LASTESIS. Hayes and Valle discuss the struggle for abortion rights and access in Chile and Argentina, the need for democratic structures in movement work, and how LASTESIS has used art and performance to bring feminist theory to the… |
Kevin Gosztola, Scheer Post.(2023-04-07). Belmarsh Warden Blocks Assange From Meeting With Press Freedom Advocates.popularresistance.orgThe warden of Her Majesty's Prison Belmarsh blocked representatives with the press freedom organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) from visiting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, despite previously reviewing RSF's request and agreeing to grant access. | Rebecca Vincent, the director of operations and campaigns for RSF, declared, "We followed all rules this morning. We were there very early with all required documentation. Without even checking our documentation, we were told that we would not be allowed in." | "The first official that we spoke to said that they had received 'intelligence' that we were journa…
Lee Camp, Mintpress News.(2023-04-07). Drought Profiteers: Wall Street Billionaires Snatch Up America's Water.popularresistance.orgIt is time to stop calling the financial industry executives who are buying up freshwater "investors" or "hedge fund managers" and instead call them "drought profiteers." | I mean, you can also call them vultures and parasites. They all apply quite well. Come up with your own names for them. Get creative with it. Really listen to your heart. | Water. We all need it to survive. It's the main ingredient in alcohol. Just think of how many more people would be killed each year if we didn't have alcohol to take the edge off. But here's the problem: as the climate crisis causes drought around the world, the richest of…
Lorena Guillén(2023-04-07). Brasil y China acuerdan intercambios sin dólar.globalizacion.caEntrevista de Lorena Guillen, de ABYA YALA TV (Bolivia) a Julio Gambina sobre los acuerdos entre China y Brasil para el intercambio en monedas locales, sin depender del dólar. El acuerdo se realizó el 29/3/2023 y la nota fue realizada…
manager(2023-04-07). Strong Job Growth Again in March, but Hours Drop, and Wage Growth Slows Further.cepr.netThe March employment report gave clear evidence that the Fed's rate hikes are weakening the labor market. Job growth was strong—with 236,000 jobs created—but the index of aggregate hours fell for the second consecutive month. Perhaps most importantly, wage growth slowed further, with the average hourly wage rising at just a 3.2 percent annual rate …
Margaret Kimberley(2023-04-07). Uganda LGBTQ Law Obscures Crimes Committed on Behalf of the US.orinocotribune.comBy Margaret Kimberley — Mar 29, 2023 | Uganda's anti-LGBTQ legislation has elicited worldwide condemnation. But that nation's history of invading, pillaging, and killing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with U.S. blessings, is rarely discussed. | The parliament of the Republic of Uganda recently passed the
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-07). Los camioneros se preparan para la huelga forzada de UPS.peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Con las negociaciones sobre un nuevo contrato maestro a punto de comenzar, los Teamsters advierten a sus miembros que se preparen para una posible huelga forzada en United Parcel Service. El nuevo presidente del sindicato, Sean O'Brien, ha estado recorriendo el país desde su toma de posesión, y prometió a los Teamsters de UPS que …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-07). The Trump indictment: It's not just the crime, it's the cover-up.peoplesworld.org By now, the world knows Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicted Republican former Oval Office occupant Donald Trump on 34 felony counts associated with Trump's checks to former adult film performer and stripper Stormy Daniels, via lawyer-fixer Michael Cohen, to cover up his pre-presidential affairs with her. It was a conspiracy to illegally influence the …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-07). With rocky bargaining looming, Teamsters prepare for forced UPS strike.peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—With negotiations over a new master contract about to begin, the Teamsters are warning their members to prepare for a potential forced strike at United Parcel Service. The union's new president, Sean O'Brien, has been touring the country ever since his inauguration, vowing to UPS Teamsters that the union would go to the mat for …
Marshall Project(2023-04-07). What it's like to be arrested when your name isn't Donald Trump.peoplesworld.org The arrest and arraignment of former President Donald J. Trump may have been an unprecedented moment in American history, with seismic implications for the political process. But as a legal process, it was more routine: On Tuesday, he became just another one of the roughly 31,000 people arraigned for felonies in dreary courtrooms across New York State …
mforinoco(2023-04-07). What If the Protests in France Were in Cuba?orinocotribune.comBy José Manzaneda — Apr 3, 2023 | 300 demonstrations with more than three million people, 500 people arrested in a single day. If it were Cuba, Belarus or China… the headlines would be filled with terms such as "social outburst," "popular uprising," "repression," "regime…" | But since they are in France, they speak of "serious riots," in which the only people injured — 440 in a single day — were "policemen." Only policemen. Curious this "free and independent press" which repeats, in unison, the data offered by the French Minister of the Interior. | A report by three human rights organizations…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Consumer Health: What do you know about cornea transplantation?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgA cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea. Nearly 80,000 corneal transplants were performed worldwide in 2021, according to the Eye Bank Association of America. More than 2 million people have recovered their sight through corneal transplants since 1961. Why it's done A cornea transplant most…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). $41 million federal grant to help Mayo Clinic, collaborators advance multiethnic Alzheimer's research.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alzheimer's disease affects people of all ethnic groups. Armed with $41 million in new federal funding, Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from 13 other institutions around the country are pursuing three multiethnic projects to identify targets for treatment. Alzheimer's disease robs victims of their memories and families of quality time with their loved ones. Deaths from Alzheimer's more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, and the number of people living with the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating colon cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member recently was diagnosed with colon cancer. After researching potential treatment options, I came across intraoperative radiation therapy. What is the difference between this and normal radiation? Is radiation a standard treatment option, or are there other approaches? ANSWER: Colon cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the U.S., with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Over a lifetime, it is estimated that 1 in 23 men and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on choosing the right running shoes.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, Minn. — Congratulations on setting a goal to run a long-distance race. You've just joined a group of more than 60 million people in the U.S. who participate in organized runs and races. Running doesn't require much gear, but well-fitting, running-specific shoes are a must. "Someone training for a long-distance run such as a marathon can log 800 or more miles before a race," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgConsuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in almost any grocery store. Claims are Himalayan salt and other sea salts are a healthier alternative than regular table salt. Are the claims true? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says, before you stock up on Himalayan sea salt, there are some…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-07). Israel Attacks Aqsa Mosque; Nightly Protests in Gaza, West Bank Calling For Palestinian Mobilization.orinocotribune.com UPDATES: | Red Crescent: Seven Palestinians reportedly wounded in Israeli attack on Palestinian worshipers in Jerusalem. Al Jazeera: Over 400 Palestinians arrested by Israeli soldiers. Israeli Media: 10 rockets fired towards Israel from besieged Gaza. | Israeli occupation forces have reportedly attacked and forcefully evicted Muslim worshipers from Al-Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, leading to many injuries and arrests. | After smashing windows in the Mosque, the occupation troops fired stun grenades before storming the holy shrines, beating up people and handcuffing worshipers. | Palestinians quickly mobil…
People's Dispatch.(2023-04-07). UN Human Rights Council Condemns Impact Of Unilateral Sanctions.popularresistance.orgOn Monday, April 3, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a resolution condemning the "negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights." The text titled A/HRC/52/L.18 was presented by Azerbaijan on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. | Emphasizing that unilateral coercive measures, legislation, and secondary sanctions were a violation of international law, norms and principles as well as the UN Charter, the text expressed "grave concern" over the negative impact of sanctions on human rights, including the right to development, which is recognized as…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-07). Finland becomes 31st NATO member, Russia warns of escalation.peoplesdispatch.orgFinland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as a full member on Tuesday, April 4, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Monday. | Finland's President Sauli Niinistà∂ along with his defense and foreign ministers are expected to join the ceremony at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, where US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will also be present. | Finland's accession was announced days after the Turkish parliament
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-07). Protests against pension reform rage across France.peoplesdispatch.orgAround two million people hit the streets across France on Thursday, April 6, to protest the pension reforms forcefully passed by the government of Emmanuel Macron. Thursday marked the eleventh major protest against the reforms since January 19. The unpopular reforms will increase restrictions on accessing pensions in the country. | During Thursday's national mobilization, police tried to forcefully quell the protests in many cities and reportedly made around 111 arrests. A coalition of trade unions have called for another round of mobilization on April 13, a day before the decision of the Constitutional Council…
Pivot to Peace.(2023-04-07). Protesters Gather As Kevin McCarthy Meets With Taiwan's Tsai Ing-Wen.popularresistance.orgOn April 5th at 10 am protesters from the Chinese community, Pivot to Peace, CODEPINK, the ANSWER Coalition and other communities gathered at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA as U.S. Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy and other politicians met with Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-Wen. In the final stop of her Americas tour, Tsai's meeting with McCarthy signals yet another provocation on U.S.-China relations. This comes just months after McCarthy's predecessor, Nancy Pelosi deliberately violated the "One China Policy" agreed upon in the joint U.S.-China Shanghai Communique by visiting Taiwan.
Press Associates(2023-04-07). Kroger-Safeway merger could raise grocery prices and cost jobs, UFCW warns.peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON (PAI)—Members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 and their allies took to informational picket lines in metro D.C. on April 5 in a campaign to save local supermarkets—and jobs—from a mega-merger threat which could also raise prices for consumers. Lines went up at three stores. Their goal, shared by their parent union: …
Resumen Latinoamericano(2023-04-07). La brecha de seguridad con la OTAN pone en riesgo tácticas en Ucrania.globalizacion.caSe filtra información clave de estrategias de EE.UU. y OTAN en Ucrania en las redes sociales, lo que podría poner a Rusia a un paso adelante en el frente de batalla. | El Departamento de Defensa de Estados Unidos (Pentágono) está…
Roger McKenzie(2023-04-07). Brazil refuses to sign U.S. statement on Russia's Ukraine invasion at 'democracy summit'.peoplesworld.org Brazil has refused to sign a statement condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The move came during the Summit for Democracy, a virtual event hosted by the United States to "renew democracy at home and confront autocracies abroad." President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who did not personally participate in the event, said that his country …
scorinoco(2023-04-07). Argentina Officially Announces Its Return to UNASUR.orinocotribune.comThe government of Argentina announced its formal return to the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) after nearly four years outside the organization. The announcement was made by Argentinian Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero on Wednesday, April 5. | "By sovereign decision, Argentina returns to UNASUR as a member state to promote its institutional revitalization and build an increasingly integrated region," Cafiero wrote on his Twitter account. | Por decisión soberana, la Argentina vuelve a la
scorinoco(2023-04-07). President Maduro: Venezuela Will Continue Its Historical Struggle for Essequibo.orinocotribune.comThe president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, stated that the Venezuelan people will continue to respect the Geneva Agreement and pursue their historical struggle for the Essequibo region. | "The Venezuelan people will continue to struggle firmly and tirelessly in their defense of the historic Geneva Agreement and the territorial integrity of our nation," President Maduro stated on social media on Thursday, April 6. "The truth is with us, the Essequibo belongs to Venezuela!" | Los venezolanos y las venezolanas seguiremos la lucha incansable y firme por defender el respeto al histórico Acuerdo de Ginebra y la territ…
Seymour Hersh.(2023-04-07). Seymour Hersh: The Nord Stream Ghost Ship.popularresistance.orgAmerica's Central Intelligence Agency is constantly running covert operations around the world, and all must have a cover story in case things go badly, as they often do. It is just as important to have an explanation when things go well, as they did in the Baltic Sea last fall. Within weeks of my report that Joe Biden ordered the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines, the agency produced a cover story and found willing takers in the New York Times and two major German publications. | By creating a story of deep sea divers and a crew who did not exist, the agency was following protocol, and the story would hav…
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-07). GOP Donor Funding Thomas Also Funded Conservative Democrats' 2021 Revolt.truthout.orgBillionaire Republican megadonor Harlan Crow rocketed into infamy on Thursday after an explosive ProPublica investigation found that he has been giving lavish gifts to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for decades now, as the Court, influenced by people like Crow, lurches further to the right. But, as a search of public donation information shows, Crow has also been quietly funding another… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-07). North Dakota Republicans Vote to Boost Own Meals After Nixing Free School Meals.truthout.orgLast week, Republicans in the North Dakota Senate killed a bill that would have expanded a program to provide children living close to the federal poverty line access to meals at school for free. The vote was met with outcry over its cruelty, as one Senate Republican asked, "Is [children going hungry] the problem of the state of North Dakota?" This week, 13 of the Republicans who voted to kill the… |
Snejana Farberov, New York Post.(2023-04-07). French Pension Protesters Occupy BlackRock, Torch Restaurant.popularresistance.orgA new wave of unrest over a pension reform engulfed Paris and other French cities Thursday, with enraged protesters occupying the building of the US-based investment firm BlackRock and setting fire to a popular restaurant favored by President Emmanuel Macron. | Dozens of trade union members streamed into BlackRock's Paris offices in the historical Centorial building, where they set off firecrackers and chanted slogans directed at the company's private pension fund. | "The government wants to throw away pensions, it wants to force people to fund their own retirement with private pension funds, but what we know is…
Special to People's World(2023-04-07). April screenings in L.A. honor the Hollywood Ten at 75.peoplesworld.org Seventy-five years ago, Hollywood entered one of its bleakest periods. In 1947, 10 Hollywood writers and directors famously refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and were held in contempt of Congress. In response, Hollywood's top studio heads turned their backs on these filmmakers. The Hollywood Ten—Alvah Bessie, Herbert Biberman, Lester Cole, …
Staff(2023-04-07). Punto Deportivo: Declaraciones de la subserie Sancti Spíritus-Industriales desde el Latino (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuEste viernes retomamos la sección Punto Deportivo. Les proponemos un repaso de lo sucedido hasta el momento en la 62 Serie Nacional, una mirada a la tabla de posiciones tras los partidos de esta jornada, y compartiremos declaraciones del entrenador de Industriales Alexander Malleta y de uno de los directores debutantes en esta temporada, el espirituano Lázaro Martínez Alfonso.
Staff(2023-04-07). Transfermóvil y la bolsa MiTransfer: Todo lo que debes saber en el podcast de Cubadebate.cubadebate.cuPara conversar más sobre cómo usar este nuevo servicio y algunas de las novedades de Transfermóvil me acompañan Héctor Luis Mora Hechavarría, director de Servicios Digitales de Etecsa y Julio García Trápaga, director de Soporte y Desarrollo de Productos Digitales de Etecsa. °Bienvenidos!
Staff(2023-04-07). Cuba prioriza la gestión sostenible del agua en medio del cambio climático.cubadebate.cuLa búsqueda de soluciones alternativas y la implementación de estrategias para gestionar el uso del agua con eficiencia, son prioridades del Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos (INRH) para este 2023, afirmó Manuel Marrero Cruz, Primer Ministro de la República de Cuba.
Staff(2023-04-07). Yoan Moncada está encendido y lidera la Liga Americana.cubadebate.cuEl tercera base regular de los Chicago White Sox, el cubano Yoan Moncada, ha tenido un gran inicio de temporada en MLB 2023. La víspera, su equipo de White Sox derrotó 7àó3 a San Francisco Giants y Moncada impulsó una carrera.
Staff(2023-04-07). 7 de abril: Día Mundial de la Salud.cubadebate.cu"Necesitamos generar cambios en los sistemas sanitarios que permitan el acceso real a los servicios", expresó este miércoles el doctor José Moya Medina, representante en Cuba de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud / Organización Mundial de la Salud (OPS/OMS). Este 7 de abril cuando se celebra el Día Mundial de la Salud (DMS).
Staff(2023-04-07). Baltimore: Más de 150 sacerdotes y personas asociadas con la arquidiócesis abusaron sexualmente de niños.cubadebate.cuUnos 156 sacerdotes católicos y otras personas asociadas con la arquidiócesis de Baltimore abusaron sexualmente de más de 600 niños en un periodo de 80 años, informó el procurador del estado de Maryland, al este de los Estados Unidos, Anthony Brown. Algunas parroquias, escuelas y congregaciones tenían más de un abusador al mismo tiempo.
Staff(2023-04-07). Cultura y Patrimonio del 1 al 5 de mayo en FitCuba 2023.cubadebate.cuLa Feria Internacional de Turismo es el acontecimiento profesional más significativo que desarrolla anualmente la industria turística cubana. El sitio web del evento destaca que la presente edición, FitCuba 2023, se realizará del 1ro al 5 de mayo en La Habana, urbe que ostenta la condición de Ciudad Maravilla del mundo moderno.
Staff(2023-04-07). Es oficial: Brasil regresa a Unasur mediante decreto presidencial de Lula.cubadebate.cuSegún establece el decreto 11.475 del presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brasil regresará formalmente a la Unión de Naciones Suramericanas (Unasur). Con el decreto presidencial, la reincorporación entrará en vigor en el campo externo el 6 de mayo de 2023, aunque se concretará durante una cumbre de jefes de Estado de la región.
Staff(2023-04-07). Reportan derrumbe de un tabique en el área de la chimenea de la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras.cubadebate.cuDos personas fueron rescatadas con vida, un fallecido y una persona atrapada tras el derrumbe de un tabique en el área de la chimenea de la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras de Matanzas, reporta TV Yumurí. Los trabajadores laboraban en la parte inferior de la chimenea en la zona conocida por cenicero dónde extraían hollin y otras labores de limpieza.
Staff(2023-04-07). "Cuenten con la voluntad y el compromiso de Cuba para la integración regional"cubadebate.cuConfiamos en que las propuestas y acciones iniciales que emanen de este encuentro pronto se extenderán hacia otros países de América Latina y el Caribe. Nuestro compromiso con una visión integradora y de cooperación regional será piedra angular de los esfuerzos comunes. Así se puede aprovechar también lo avanzado en la CELAC.
Staff(2023-04-07). Should Clarence Thomas Be Impeached? GOP Megadonor Gave Justice Free Luxury Vacations for 20 Years.democracynow.org Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to report frequent luxury trips paid for by a billionaire Republican megadonor named Harlan Crow, leading to renewed calls for the conservative jurist's impeachment. According to ProPublica, Thomas has for decades accepted flights on Crow's private jet, trips on his yacht and frequent stays at his exclusive lakeside resort, in apparent violation of a law requiring justices and other federal officials to disclose most gifts. "Justice Thomas has this extraordinary and apparently unprecedented relationship with this outside billionaire who is basically s…
Staff(2023-04-07). Headlines for April 7, 2023.democracynow.orgIsrael Strikes Gaza and Lebanon After Rocket Fire; 2 Israeli Settlers Shot Dead in West Bank, U.N. Aid Workers Halt Work in Afghanistan After Taliban Bans Female Members, GOP Supermajority Expels Two Black Lawmakers from Tennessee House over Gun Control Protests, ProPublica: Billionaire GOP Donor Lavished Clarence Thomas with Luxury Trips for 2 Decades, Biden Admin Proposes Rule Barring Blanket Bans on Transgender Student Athletes, Idaho Enacts "Abortion Trafficking" Law That Bans Helping Minors Get an Out-of-State Abortion, DOJ to Probe Police Killing of D.C. Teenager Dalaneo Martin, Sudan's Mi…
Staff(2023-04-07). "A Public Lynching": Justin Jones, Black Tennessee Lawmaker, Responds to Expulsion from State House.democracynow.org We speak with Justin Jones, one of two Black Democratic lawmakers expelled by a Republican supermajority in the Tennessee state House of Representatives Thursday for peacefully protesting gun violence in the chamber last week as thousands rallied at the Capitol to demand gun control after the Covenant elementary school shooting in Nashville. A vote to expel their white colleague who joined them in solidarity failed. "They thought by expelling us they would silence us, they would silence our movements that we're part of, but in fact they've amplified it, because the nation can see how racist they are. The na…
Staff(2023-04-07). Palestinian Poet Mohammed El-Kurd on Israeli Apartheid, Growing Tension in Region & Raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque.democracynow.org Israel has bombed southern Lebanon and Gaza as tension soars in the region days after Israeli police repeatedly attacked Palestinian worshipers inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. In response to the raids on the mosque, militants in southern Lebanon and Gaza fired dozens of rockets into Israel. It was the largest rocket attack from Lebanon in 17 years. Meanwhile, a Palestinian gunman opened fire on a vehicle near an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank on Friday, killing two Israeli settlers. This all comes as Israel continues to impose a violent crackdown in the occupied West B…
Staff(2023-04-07). 7 April, Vancouver: Banner Drop for Palestine.samidoun.net Friday, April 7 3: 30 pm Gather at Main and Prior (5 minute walk from Main Street — Science World Skytrain), Vancouver Defend Al-Aqsa, Al-Quds, Palestine! Long Live the Resistance! Vancouver solidarity-resistance-liberation banner drop for Palestine. All welcome to join us: the more folks we have, the more banners and flags we can display!
Staff(2023-04-07). Defend Al-Aqsa, Defend Jerusalem, Defend Palestine! Protests and actions around the world.samidoun.net On 4 and 5 April, the scenes of Israeli occupation forces invading Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan and brutally attacking Palestinian worshipers were displayed around the world on video. The beatings, the mass arrests, the vicious assault on Palestinians gathering in the mosque or in prayer once again exposed the reality of …
Steve Lalla(2023-04-07). NATO Formed 74 Years Ago To Defend Capitalist Profits.orinocotribune.com By Steve Lalla — Apr 4, 2023 | On this day in 1949, 12 countries signed the "Washington treaty," making NATO official. The NATO military alliance was formed by the US to defend the property of the capitalists, colonizers, and corporations of the West against the growing popularity of revolutionary socialism, which threatened to expropriate and distribute the riches that the imperialists had accumulated over centuries of pillage and exploitation. | Although the original treaty
The Associated Press(2023-04-07). Buenos Aires Airport Becomes Unofficial Homeless Shelter.latinorebels.comThe Jorge Newbery International Airport in Argentina's capital has practically become a homeless shelter at night, a reflection of the rising poverty in a country where high inflation rates are making it difficult for many to make ends meet.
The Global Research Team(2023-04-07). Global Research Donation Drive.globalresearch.caDear Readers, | We publish pieces by a wide variety of contributors including journalists, scholars, political analysts, historians, ex-military and intelligence personnel, scientists, and environmental experts among others. The publications are not selected in the interest of pushing a specific narrative …
The Lever(2023-04-07). üéß LEVER TIME PREMIUM: AOC On DC's "Psychologically Manipulative Environment"levernews.comOn this week's episode of Lever Time Premium, our extended weekly podcast for paying subscribers, progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) reveals what it's like trying to function in Washington amid the power and pressure of massive corporate spending.As AOC notes: "It really feels like going to another planet with different social rules. Let's say you get elected speaker. You don't get there without raising an ungodly amount of money, because you are not just raising money for yourself, you are raising money for an entire political party that constitutes hundreds of people. The whole society is str…
Tomdispatch(2023-04-07). Savage Capitalism: From Climate Change to Bank Failures to War.juancole.com By David Barsamian and Noam Chomsky | — [The following is excerpted from David Barsamian's recent interview with Noam Chomsky at AlternativeRadio.org.] David Barsamian: On March 20th, the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued its latest report. The new IPCC assessment from senior scientists warned that there's little time to lose in tackling the …
Vijay Prashad(2023-04-07). Women hold up 76.2% of the sky: The Fourteenth Newsletter (2023).mronline.org he idea of 'equal pay for equal work' was established in the ILO's Equal Remuneration Convention (1951) in recognition of the fact that women had always worked in industrial factories, increasingly so during the Second World War.
Walt Zlotow, Antiwar.(2023-04-07). Africa 'All Out,' 54-0, Against Joining Biden's Proxy War On Russia.popularresistance.orgWhen President Biden announced sanctions against Russia over their February, 2022 invasion of Ukraine, he called it a battle of democracy over tyranny. He expected Africa to rally to the US lead. | Unsurprisingly, not one of Africa's 54 countries as joined US sanctions against Russia. Many are neutral; some even supporting Russia's war to prevent NATO's eastward expansion to Russia's borders and gain independence of Ukrainian Donbas from Kyiv aggression that has killed thousands of Ukrainians there. | Why unsurprisingly? For starters, the US was delusional Africa would follow America's proxy war on Russia.
Walter Mignolo(2023-04-07). Hacia la multipolaridad: Las movidas de Xi Jinping.globalizacion.caLa visita del mandatario Xi Jinping a Moscú, la primera después de haber sido electo presidente de la República Popular China por tercera vez, fue un evento orquestado y decisivo en la mutación del orden mundial unipolar hacia un orden…
WSWS(2023-04-07). Lessons of the Temple University strike.wsws.orgTwo paths presented themselves to the Temple graduate workers—one, an isolated struggle coupled with appeals to the Democratic Party; the other, the expansion of the struggle in the working class through the formation of a rank-and-file committee.
WSWS(2023-04-07). IYSSE holds anti-war meeting in Sydney, Australia.wsws.orgOne attendee commented: "None of the discussion in the media on the war in Ukraine, or the rapidly moving preparations for military conflict with China, provides any serious explanation of how we've got to this point and the insane consequences for humanity."
WSWS(2023-04-07). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific.wsws.orgIndia: Public sector bank workers protest privatisation and outsourcing; Odisha state contract teachers demand permanent jobs; Australian building workers protest against repressive industrial laws and for higher pay; Melbourne Zoo workers begin industrial action…
Zane McNeill(2023-04-07). NJ Gov Signs Order Making State a Haven for Trans Kids Seeking Health Care.truthout.orgThis week, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order making the state a safe haven for health care providers and transgender refugees fleeing states that have banned gender-affirming care for trans youth. Currently, more than half of transgender youth have lost or are at risk of losing access to gender-affirming care, according to the Human Rights Campaign. New Jersey is estimated… |
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). China takes countermeasures against Hudson Institute, Reagan library.ecns.cnChina has decided to take countermeasures against the Hudson Institute, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and the relevant people in charge of these organizations, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Ma Ying-jeou concludes mainland visit.ecns.cnA delegation led by Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, left for Taiwan from Shanghai on Friday, concluding their visit to the Chinese mainland.
Staff(2023-04-07). Mario Rivera Vena: Consagración y lealtad verde olivo.cubadebate.cuRivera, de fluido hablar, nívea cabellera de setenta años de vida, brillante la mirada que delata sus pasiones de oficio cámara en mano, y sus sueños que me confiesa: "Capturar en imágenes el lenguaje de los árboles y la luz".
Staff(2023-04-07). Doce mujeres y el privilegio de ser las primeras entre doce cuerdas (+ Fotos, Podcast y Video).cubadebate.cuAl llegar este equipo de prensa, el técnico Santiago Suárez lo tiene todo coordinado junto al también entrenador Jorge Noriega. Llama para el ring a las chicas y entre las doce cuerdas conocemos cómo han sido estos primeros meses de la práctica del boxeo femenino en Cuba, después de que se aprobara el 5 de diciembre de 2022.
Staff(2023-04-07). Punto Deportivo: Declaraciones sobre la subserie Sancti Spíritus-Industriales desde el Latino (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuEste viernes retomamos la sección Punto Deportivo. Les proponemos un repaso de lo sucedido hasta el momento en la 62 Serie Nacional, una mirada a la tabla de posiciones tras los partidos de esta jornada, y compartiremos declaraciones del entrenador de Industriales Alexander Malleta y de uno de los directores debutantes en esta temporada, el espirituano Lázaro Martínez Alfonso.
Staff(2023-04-07). Las 3 del día: 23 Bienal Internacional de Humorismo Gráfico y las noticias del 6 de abril (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuLa Unión de Periodistas de Cuba y el Museo del Humor de San Antonio de los Baños celebrarán del 9 al 12 de abril la edición 23 de la Bienal Internacional de Humorismo Gráfico.Sobre esta y otras noticias le comentamos aquí en su podcast Las 3 del día, donde hacemos un resumen de lo ocurrido este 6 de abril. Póngase los audífonos que ya comenzamos.
Staff(2023-04-07). Vietnam advierte que redes sociales difunden contenido tóxico.cubadebate.cuTikTok difunde un contenido "de noticias falsas", "desviado" y "antigubernamental", afirmó este jueves Le Quang Tu Do, director de la Autoridad de Transmisión e Información Electrónica de Vietnam, citado por Bloomberg. Acusó también a Facebook (perteneciente a la compañía Meta) y YouTube de las mismas violaciones.
Staff(2023-04-07). Cuádruple empate en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol.cubadebate.cuDerrota del equipo Villa Clara y victorias de Guantánamo, Las Tunas y Sancti Spíritus provocaron un cuádruple empate en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, todos con seis triunfos y tres reveses en la tabla de posiciones. Este viernes concluirán las estas subseries pactadas a cinco juegos, en todos los casos con hora de comienzo de las 10 de la mañana.
Staff(2023-04-07). Ejecutan inversión para ampliar capacidad de almacenamiento de aceite comestible.cubadebate.cuPara materializar su objeto social, la entidad cuenta con dos unidades: una ubicada en la cabecera provincial, encargada de envasar el producto en bolsas de 500 mililitros y en formato de bidones de cuatro, cinco y 20 litros, y otra en Nuevitas, que es la receptora del aceite de importación a través de buques.
Staff(2023-04-07). El tiempo: Calor y algunas lluvias en el interior y sur oriental.cubadebate.cuAmanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte oriental y con poca nubosidad en el resto del país. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado, nublándose en la tarde hacia zonas del interior y sur de la región oriental con algunas lluvias y tormentas eléctricas, las que serán escasas en el resto del territorio nacional.
Staff(2023-04-07). La imagen del día: La luna y la flotante turca.cubadebate.cuUna noche de abril, el cielo se iluminó con la luz de la luna llena. En la bahía de La Habana, una planta eléctrica flotante turca se reflejaba en el agua tranquila. Era una escena impresionante que capturó la atención de nuestro fotógrafo Ismael Francisco. Con su cámara, logró tomar una fotografía bella que muestra el contraste entre la naturaleza y la tecnología.
Staff(2023-04-08). Recibió Marrero Cruz a Ministro de Estado de Angola.cubadebate.cuEn el encuentro, el Jefe de Gobierno cubano reiteró la voluntad de ampliar las relaciones económicas y comerciales entre ambos países, sobre todo en los sectores agroalimentario y de la energía…
Alain Braillon, Adam Edward Lang(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Electronic nicotine delivery systems: pragmatism or expectancy?thelancet.comThe advocacy for maximising the global use of e-cigarettes to reduce smoking harms based on the UK nicotine vaping report,1 as commented on by Sarah Jackson and Chris Bullen,2 is most questioning as it is neither comprehensive nor practical.
Andrew Green(2023-04-08). [Obituary] Judith Heumann.thelancet.comDisability rights activist. Born on Dec 18, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, USA, she died on March 4, 2023 in Washington, DC, USA, aged 75 years.
Anne-Emanuelle Birn, Ramya Kumar, Erika Arteaga-Cruz, Baone Twala, Mbali Baduza(2023-04-08). [Perspectives] Imagining alternative paths for WHO 75 years in.thelancet.comWHO's 75th anniversary comes at a fraught moment. The vaccine apartheid that has marked the COVID-19 pandemic response has once again raised questions about the influence of corporate actors and their Global North partners on global health. Amid perennial debates around reform and mounting calls for decolonising global health and interrogation of who is represented by WHO, we highlight a set of missed opportunities from the past and offer reimaginings of how WHO might propitiously forge a path towards its centenary in a more equitable, representative, and counter-hegemonic way.
Eilis Kennedy, Guy Skinner(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] The needs of children born preterm are too often overlooked.thelancet.comThe new WHO recommendations for the care of preterm or low birthweight infants, as commented on by Gary Darmstadt and colleagues,1 are to be commended. In particular, the recommendation that kangaroo mother care should be routinely started soon after birth and the emphasis on the centrality of family support and involvement in care should help facilitate the promotion of a neonatal care environment that embraces an integrated approach to addressing the medical and broader developmental and psychosocial needs of infants and their families.
ELEL(2023-04-08). [Department of Error] Department of Error.thelancet.comMitjà O, Alemany A, Marks M, et al. Mpox in people with advanced HIV infection: a global case series. Lancet 2023; 401: 939—49—The SHARE-NET Collaborators and the appendix have been updated and Valentina Mazzotta's affiliation has been amended. These corrections has been made to the online version as of April 6, 2023.
Gary L Darmstadt, Silke Mader, Karen Edmond(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] The needs of children born preterm are too often overlooked — Authors' reply.thelancet.comWe thank Eilis Kennedy and Guy Skinner for highlighting the importance of the new WHO recommendations for the care of preterm or low birthweight infants—with particular attention to immediate kangaroo mother care and family involvement and support—and for pointing out some key challenges to ensuring that the new recommendations are carried out and achieve their potential benefits.1 Challenges in supporting families in the care of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units have been well documented.
Gururaj Arakeri, Vishal Rao US, Shekar Patil, Peter A Brennan(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Unsuccessful ban on gutkha and need for tobacco control in India.thelancet.comIn India, the use of smokeless tobacco, including gutkha, is a prevalent and dangerous practice that poses serious health risks, especially for oral cancer. Despite being banned by Indian states since 2012, gutkha remains widely used and available.1 Gutkha is a mixture of areca nuts, slaked lime, catechu, tobacco, added flavourings, and sweeteners.2 The ban on gutkha aimed to control addiction rates and adverse effects on the oral mucosa. However, companies producing gutkha have found ways to circumvent the ban by producing pan masala (a non-tobacco product containing areca nuts, slaked lime, catechu, and seasoni…
Paul Webster(2023-04-08). [World Report] PEPFAR at 20.thelancet.comThe President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has worked to provide care for patients with HIV/AIDS for two decades. Paul Webster reports.
Pierre-Guillaume Piriou, Thibaut Manigold, Vincent Letocart, Patrice Guérin, Mickael Vourc'h(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] BRIGHT-4 trial: bivalirudin strikes back.thelancet.comWe read with great interest the study by Yi Li and colleagues1 that reports the comparison of bivalirudin plus high-dose infusion versus heparin monotherapy in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction having percutaneous coronary intervention. The authors conclude that bivalirudin reduced the 30-day composite rate of all-cause mortality or Bleeding Academic Research Consortium types 3—5 major bleeding compared with heparin. This large, well conducted study provides new data to the debate regarding the appropriate anticoagulation for these patients.
Richard Horton(2023-04-08). [Comment] Offline: The world's forgotten children.thelancet.comMomentum has stalled. There is no high-level political leadership for maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health. Not even high-level UN leadership. Multilateral organisations are distracted and weakened. Domestic country resources are constrained. The competition for limited donor financing has increased. Accountability has withered. Advocacy has quietened. This is an era of de-development for women and children. How have we reached such a desperate and dishonourable place?
Tatsuya Fukami(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Shared decision making with psychological safety.thelancet.comPsychological safety is defined as a shared belief that individuals within a team or group are able to take risks without fear of being embarrassed or punished.1,2 Psychological safety consists of an environment in which people feel respected and comfortable to speak up and express their ideas, opinions, and concerns, which is essential for effective communication and collaboration and encourages creativity and innovation.
infobrics(2023-04-07). Petro-Yuan or Petro-BRICS: The Need for Better Alternative Reserve Currencies to Break Dollar Dominance.infobrics.orgThe dominance of the US dollar has been causing increasing problems for economies around the world. As a result, there is a growing undercurrent of interest in finding alternative reserve currencies. China is pushing for the yuan to become a reserve currency, but a possible BRICS+ Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) may have the edge…
infobrics(2023-04-07). India-Russia Meet on Roads, Transport Systems Held.infobrics.orgIn an effort to establish an effective bilateral relationship of communication and cooperation in the road transportation, logistics, Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and green mobility sector, the first meeting of the India-Russia Working Group on Roads and ITS was held in the national Capital…
infobrics(2023-04-07). The 'Holy Trinity' behind Russian military dominance in Ukraine.infobrics.orgAlthough these weapons might not seem as important as Russia's hypersonic missiles or its doomsday strategic arsenal, they are no less valuable on a tactical level. Thousands of howitzers, MLRS, tanks, air defense systems, command posts, weapons production facilities, ammunition, etc. have been destroyed by these extremely cost-effective weapons.
Staff(2023-04-07). "Cuenten con la voluntad y el compromiso de Cuba para la integración regional"cubadebate.cuConfiamos en que las propuestas y acciones iniciales que emanen de este encuentro pronto se extenderán hacia otros países de América Latina y el Caribe. Nuestro compromiso con una visión integradora y de cooperación regional será piedra angular de los esfuerzos comunes. Así se puede aprovechar también lo avanzado en la CELAC.
Staff(2023-04-07). Punto Deportivo: Declaraciones de la subserie Sancti Spíritus-Industriales desde el Latino (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuEste viernes retomamos la sección Punto Deportivo. Les proponemos un repaso de lo sucedido hasta el momento en la 62 Serie Nacional, una mirada a la tabla de posiciones tras los partidos de esta jornada, y compartiremos declaraciones del entrenador de Industriales Alexander Malleta y de uno de los directores debutantes en esta temporada, el espirituano Lázaro Martínez Alfonso.
Staff(2023-04-07). Es oficial: Brasil regresa a Unasur mediante decreto presidencial de Lula.cubadebate.cuSegún establece el decreto 11.475 del presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brasil regresará formalmente a la Unión de Naciones Suramericanas (Unasur). Con el decreto presidencial, la reincorporación entrará en vigor en el campo externo el 6 de mayo de 2023, aunque se concretará durante una cumbre de jefes de Estado de la región.
Staff(2023-04-07). Reportan derrumbe de un tabique en el área de la chimenea de la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras.cubadebate.cuDos personas fueron rescatadas con vida, un fallecido y una persona atrapada tras el derrumbe de un tabique en el área de la chimenea de la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras de Matanzas, reporta TV Yumurí. Los trabajadores laboraban en la parte inferior de la chimenea en la zona conocida por cenicero dónde extraían hollin y otras labores de limpieza.
Staff(2023-04-07). 7 de abril: Día Mundial de la Salud.cubadebate.cu"Necesitamos generar cambios en los sistemas sanitarios que permitan el acceso real a los servicios", expresó este miércoles el doctor José Moya Medina, representante en Cuba de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud / Organización Mundial de la Salud (OPS/OMS). Este 7 de abril cuando se celebra el Día Mundial de la Salud (DMS).
Staff(2023-04-07). Cultura y Patrimonio del 1 al 5 de mayo en FitCuba 2023.cubadebate.cuLa Feria Internacional de Turismo es el acontecimiento profesional más significativo que desarrolla anualmente la industria turística cubana. El sitio web del evento destaca que la presente edición, FitCuba 2023, se realizará del 1ro al 5 de mayo en La Habana, urbe que ostenta la condición de Ciudad Maravilla del mundo moderno.
Staff(2023-04-07). Baltimore: Más de 150 sacerdotes y personas asociadas con la arquidiócesis abusaron sexualmente de niños.cubadebate.cuUnos 156 sacerdotes católicos y otras personas asociadas con la arquidiócesis de Baltimore abusaron sexualmente de más de 600 niños en un periodo de 80 años, informó el procurador del estado de Maryland, al este de los Estados Unidos, Anthony Brown. Algunas parroquias, escuelas y congregaciones tenían más de un abusador al mismo tiempo.
Staff(2023-04-07). Transfermóvil y la bolsa MiTransfer: Todo lo que debes saber en el podcast de Cubadebate.cubadebate.cuPara conversar más sobre cómo usar este nuevo servicio y algunas de las novedades de Transfermóvil me acompañan Héctor Luis Mora Hechavarría, director de Servicios Digitales de Etecsa y Julio García Trápaga, director de Soporte y Desarrollo de Productos Digitales de Etecsa. °Bienvenidos!
Fight Back(2023-04-07). Victory in fight for Tampa Citizens Review Board independence.fightbacknews.orgTampa, FL — The Tampa City Council voted 4-3 to pass an ordinance granting the city's Citizen Review Board (CRB) an independent attorney, April 6. The CRB is a city board that was established in 2015 to review closed cases of police misconduct, as well as be a place where people can bring complaints about the police. | An independent attorney would be more impartial and fair than the current arrangement, where the board uses the city's attorney. Using the city's attorney, by its nature, creates a conflict of interest, which the Tampa police attorney himself admitted in a CRB meeting, stating that the CRB,…
Fight Back(2023-04-07). Minneapolis: MPD consent decree falls short and keeps power out of community hands.fightbacknews.orgFight Back News Service is circulating the following April 6 joint statement of the Twin Cities Coalition 4 Justice 4 Jamar and Minneapolis for Community Control of Police. | Consent decree falls short and keeps power out of community hands | We need an all-elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission to permanently reign in the abuses of MPD | On Friday, March 31, the City of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) announced the signing of a consent decree to address human rights violations by the Minneapolis Police Department. The agreement was negotiated entirely behind closed door…
Fight Back(2023-04-07). Austin students protest attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion.fightbacknews.orgAustin, TX — On Wednesday, April 5, Austin Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) met on Speedway at UT Austin with the Texas Students for DEI Coalition to protest recent Texas legislative and administrative attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The rally was also called in solidarity with the Tampa 4, a group of University of South Florida SDS members currently facing felony charges after being brutalized and arrested while protesting Florida's attacks on DEI programs. | "While Republican lawmakers like Governor Greg Abbott try to claim that these laws are in the interest of fai…
Fight Back(2023-04-07). Legalization For All network's delegation to the US Mexico border in Tijuana.fightbacknews.orgTijuana, Mexico – On April 2, a group of activists from the Legalization For All network crossed the U.S.-Mexico border to witness the effects of U.S. border militarization. The group met with Robert Vivar, binational coordinator at VÂA Internacional, and Aída Amador, coordinator of VÂA Migrante. They visited the Unified U.S. Deported Veterans Office, the border wall at Friendship Park on the Tijuana side, and the Casa de Luz LGBTQ+ immigrant collective house. | Crossing from the U.S. into Tijuana was quick and easy with no lines – the group did not even need to present their passports, which showed just how eas…
Fight Back(2023-04-07). Brandon Johnson elected mayor of Chicago.fightbacknews.orgChicago, IL – On Tuesday April 4, Brandon Johnson won 51.4% of vote in the Chicago mayoral runoff election. Johnson's victory is also a victory for working and oppressed people, as demonstrated by the range of organizations and individuals who celebrated with Johnson and his family at the Marriott Marquis on election night. | Frank Chapman, executive director of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, said "I've been living for this moment since the Great Harold Washington in 1986, yet we didn't wait on history; we, the oppressed and the working class, made history." | Sever…
Chris Hedges(2023-04-07). No, COVID-19 isn't 'over'—but millions of Americans' Medicaid coverage is about to be.therealnews.com The Biden administration is poised to allow the national emergency on COVID-19 to expire on May 11, 2023. Once that occurs, between 5 to 14 million Americans previously covered under Medicaid will lose their insurance. Although the pandemic continues to rage, killing thousands and infecting hundreds of thousands each week, a bipartisan consensus has settled in Washington to simply pretend COVID-19 is "over." What meager safety net was extended at the start of the pandemic is now being rolled back—leaving Americans to shoulder the risks and expenses of illness and death entirely on their own. Dr. Marga…
Taya Graham, Stephen Janis(2023-04-07). After years of racial political struggle, Pocomoke City, MD elects first Black mayor.therealnews.com Days before Todd Nock would become the first Black mayor of Pocomoke City, a small town on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore, he paused as he tried to express what the historic achievement meant—not just to him, but to the community he was preparing to serve. | "I started sitting in the back of council meetings, then moving to the front, becoming first vice president, and now here we are," Nock said. | "I had no idea [I could be Mayor.] At the time," in 2015, "I was an unemployed college dropout. I had just lost my jobs a couple weeks prior to that, I couldn't afford to go back to school."pocomoke cit…
Mariam Barghouti(2023-04-07). Israel attacks Al-Aqsa two nights in a row, beating worshipers at holy site.therealnews.com This story originally appeared in On Wednesday evening , the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem was full of Muslim worshippers praying into the night during the holy month of Ramadan. Earlier that morning, worshipers were beaten, and forced out of the holy mosque's prayer halls. | In the midst of night prayers Wednesday, Israeli forces stormed the compound again with weapons and riot gear, unleashing a co…
Anand Naidoo(2023-04-07). The Heat: China-France Ties.america.cgtn.com Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron at the Great Hall of the People for a state visit. Chinese President Xi and French President Macron held lengthy bilateral talks on Thursday in Beijing. The two leaders pledged to deepen cooperation on trade, advance new …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-07). Turkish, U.S. defense chiefs discuss NATO expansion, "regional security"antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAnadolu AgencyApril 7, 2023 Turkish, US defense chiefs discuss NATO, regional security issues Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin on Thursday spoke over the phone and discussed NATO and the Black Sea grain deal. Akar and Austin also discussed Finland's accession to NATO, bilateral and regional defense …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-07). High-level S. Korean military delegation summoned to NATO, SHAPE HQs.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeApril 6, 2023 High Level Republic of Korea Visits to SHAPE and NATO Headquarters SHAPE and NATO Headquarters hosted delegates from the Republic of Korea during the week of Mar. 27 to 31, 2023 to discuss a variety of issues with the partner nation. Deputy Chief of Staff Partnership Directorate Rear …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-07). European war games: 9,000 U.S. troops, 17,000 from 26 NATO allies, partners in 10 nations.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comThe four partner nations involved are Bosnia, Georgia, Kosovo (pseudo-nation) and Moldova, all with territorial disputes that could erupt into war at any moment. ==== U.S. Department of DefenseApril 5, 2023 Multinational Exercise Defender 23 Kicks Off This Month in Europe Nearly 9,000 American troops are expected to participate in the Defender 23 exercise which …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-07). Poland: Brzezinski presides over largest NATO infrastructure hub in 30 years.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comStars and StripesApril 6, 2023 US Army's new weapons depot in Poland is largest NATO facility buy in decades A sprawling U.S. Army weapons depot in central Poland opened this week, giving NATO allies a readily accessible site with thousands of pieces of armor and other equipment that can be mobilized in a crisis. In …
_____(2023-04-07). Should the US Remain Responsible for European Security?journal-neo.org This is the question Donald Trump brought to the forefront when he started asking why the US was paying the lion's share for European security and demanding that members of NATO foot the bill, with at least 2 percent of their GNP. It remains pertinent because the present situation can only exist if the US […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
Alexander Rubinstein(2023-04-07). Leaked documents expose US-NATO Ukraine war plans.thegrayzone.comClassified Pentagon documents containing information about US and NATO plans for a Ukrainian offensive and key details of the ongoing war have leaked. And the Biden administration is reportedly demanding they be scrubbed from the internet. Is there a hidden agenda behind the leak? The New York Times has reported "a significant breach of American intelligence in the effort to aid Ukraine" through the leak of classified documents which have been shared on social media. It correspondents cited "senior Biden …
Brenda Norrell(2023-04-07). Chief Na'Moks Grabbed and Isolated by Royal Bank of Canada at Stakeholders Meeting.indybay.orgWet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief Na'moks was violently prevented from entering the Royal Bank of Canada annual general meeting. "Such a racist act, they've actually laid hands on me, a Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief on my regalia just now," Chief Na'Moks told the RBC, as snipers were stationed on the buildings where traditional elders gathered in an Indigenous delegation.
Dan Dinello(2023-04-07). Trump's Arraignment was Unprecedented, but so is the Enormity of his Crimes against America.juancole.com Chicago (Feature; Special to Informed Comment) — Adding another humiliating chapter to his despicable life, the twice-impeached former President becomes the first ex-president to face criminal charges. Responding to the indictment, Trump said, "Never before in our nation's history has this been done." He's right, never before in our nation's history have we had a …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-07). Report: Saudis and Houthis Might Renew Ceasefire Soon.news.antiwar.comWarring parties in Yemen could soon sign a deal to renew a ceasefire that would last until the end of 2023, The New Arab reported Thursday. A ceasefire that took effect in April 2022 expired last October. While there has been an uptick in fighting on the ground, there have still been no Saudi airstrikes …
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Airbus inks deal for 160 aircraft in China.ecns.cnEuropean aircraft manufacturer Airbus signed an agreement with China Aviation Supplies Holding Co on Thursday and landed orders of 160 Airbus commercial aircraft.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Airbus to open second assembly line in Tianjin.ecns.cnAirbus plans to open its second production line in northern China to expand its assembly capacity of the A320 airliner family, Airbus announced Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Compatriots urged to boost cross-Straits exchanges.ecns.cnPeople on both sides of the Taiwan Straits are Chinese and can resolve their domestic affairs through consultation, but no external interference should be allowed, said Song Tao, a senior Taiwan affairs official, at a farewell dinner in Shanghai on Thursday for Ma Ying-jeou.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Tsai Ing-wen's 'transit' trips through U.S.: Truths and Facts.ecns.cnIn disregard of China's strong opposition and solemn representation, the United States has allowed Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's "transit" trip through the United States and the high-profile meeting between Tsai and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Universities to focus on tech, industry.ecns.cnChina plans to adjust around 20 percent of its university majors by 2025, with majors focusing on new technologies and industries being established, while majors unfit for socioeconomic development will be weeded out, a new plan said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Economy gets uplifting news from indexes.ecns.cnChina's services sector activity expanded for a third straight month in March, pointing to further recovery in business activity amid the optimized COVID-19 containment measures, a private survey showed on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Shanghai unveils new bonus to attract investment.ecns.cnA package of measures aimed to attract more investments with a maximum incentive of 100 million yuan ($14.54 million) was announced by the Shanghai government on Thursday during an investment promotion event in the metropolis.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). 2 killed in U.S. Colorado shooting.ecns.cnTwo people were killed and another hospitalized after a shooting at a residence Thursday in U.S. state of Colorado, authorities said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). 2nd trial for couple who killed two kids begins.ecns.cnThe highly anticipated second trial for a man and his girlfriend who were responsible for the deaths of his two children began on Thursday at Chongqing High People's Court.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). China, India to account for half of global economic growth in 2023: IMF chief.ecns.cnManaging Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the world economy is expected to grow less than 3 percent this year, with India and China projected to account for half of global growth in 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Renminbi settlement for the trading of HK-listed shares set to kick off.ecns.cnThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority aims to launch renminbi settlement of Hong Kong-listed stocks around the middle of the year, as part of the financial hub's efforts to promote renminbi internationalization, the head of the HKMA said on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Countries urged not to act as U.S. pawns.ecns.cnChina's Foreign Ministry on Thursday blasted the announcement of four new military bases by the Philippines for the United States, urging regional countries not to act as Washington's pawns so as to avoid harming themselves.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Hainan Free Trade Port project in progress.ecns.cnHainan will finish building all the necessary infrastructure for independent customs operations for the Hainan Free Trade Port, which covers the whole island and the No. 1 project in Hainan, by 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Unique landscape of 'earth forest' in Tibet.ecns.cnUnique landscape of Zanda earth forest in Zanda County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Zanda earth forest is the largest and most distinctive clay forest in China and was listed as a national geopark in 2007.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Tianjin opens new container shipping route to Europe.ecns.cnTwelve 24,000 TEU ultra-large container ships will be put into operation on the new route, which connects Tianjin with major European ports, including Algeciras in Spain, Rotterdam in the Netherlands, Hamburg in Germany and Antwerp in Belgium.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Ma Ying-jeou visits Fudan University.ecns.cnMa Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, led a group of Taiwan students to Fudan University in Shanghai on Thursday morning.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). China's largest flying car debuts in Sichuan.ecns.cnAerofugia, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, displayed its independently-developed AE200 manned aircraft (flying car) for the first time in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province on Thursday. "ÄÄ…
Editor(2023-04-07). Chile pushes authoritarian police law.mronline.org Chile's neoliberal government is close to securing a new law that expands the right of security forces to use firearms against the population. The Naín-Retamal Law, a proposal of the executive branch, was today approved by the Senate for a third and final reading.
Editor(2023-04-07). Trump derangement syndrome returns.mronline.org If democrats were smart, Donald Trump would be a disgraced former president, forgotten by all but his most ardent admirers. But they aren't smart and they may have given him a political resurrection.
Editor(2023-04-07). Iran 1953: The Birthplace of Western Backed Coups.scheerpost.com Despite its unique circumstance and history, the Iranian coup in 1953—as explored by Taghi Amirani in his film Coup 53—proved to be a template for the West's exploitation of the world.
Ingar Solty & K D Kolenda(2023-04-07). Four taboo truths about the Ukraine war.indybay.orgLike every war in history, the Ukrainian war has a prehistory that does not begin with Russia's invasion of the neighboring country nearly a year ago, or even in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea to Russia. Second, the war has an immense potential for escalation.
John Catalinotto(2023-04-07). Will workers turn toward taking the offensive in France?workers.org For the 11th time since Jan. 19, millions of people in France, led by the workers of the major union confederations, especially the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), took to the streets all over the country on April 6. Once again, they shut France down. Early reports in the New . . . |
manager(2023-04-07). Strong Job Growth Again in March, but Hours Drop, and Wage Growth Slows Further.cepr.netThe March employment report gave clear evidence that the Fed's rate hikes are weakening the labor market. Job growth was strong—with 236,000 jobs created—but the index of aggregate hours fell for the second consecutive month. Perhaps most importantly, wage growth slowed further, with the average hourly wage rising at just a 3.2 percent annual rate …
Nayvin Gordon(2023-04-07). From Inequality of the Gods to Equality of Humankind.indybay.orgHistory demonstrates clearly that humans can live in egalitarian societies, we do not have to accept the brutality of social dominance and inequality. We must take matters into our own hands to change the world.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgSpinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck, called cervical spinal stenosis, and in the lower back, called lumbar spinal stenosis. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to arthritis. Most people with spinal stenosis are over 50. Younger people…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Consumer Health: What do you know about cornea transplantation?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgA cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea. Nearly 80,000 corneal transplants were performed worldwide in 2021, according to the Eye Bank Association of America. More than 2 million people have recovered their sight through corneal transplants since 1961. Why it's done A cornea transplant most…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Not all lumps are breast cancer: Benign breast disease.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgChanges to your breast can cause a lot of worry. This is understandable. But not all breast changes are a result of breast cancer. Any breast symptoms, such as a breast lump, nipple discharge or breast pain, should be evaluated by a medical professional. If they are diagnosed as benign, it means they are not cancer. Noncancerous breast symptoms are known as benign breast disease. Some cases of benign breast disease are discovered during a…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Colorectal cancer myths and facts.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt can be easy to feel confused by screening recommendations for common types of cancer. Your health care team is a trusted resource for keeping you up to date on screenings, including screening for colorectal cancer. Test your knowledge of why, when and how you can be screened with these myths and facts: Colorectal cancer is rare. Myth. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women combined. Roughly 1 in 25 women will…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Science Saturday: Igniting the interest of young cancer researchers.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThe 2022 SPARK scholars gather for a photo before the Mayo Clinic SPARK Mini Science Fair on Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida. Back row: Sara Wasserman, Krish Relan, Nyla Searl, Manish Kota, William Li, Garrett Davidsen, Riya Kar, Ella McCarthy. Front row: Kristi Biswas, Ysabella Wijaya, Yangying Jiang, Katie Shapiro, Esinam Ekpeh, Nia Atcherson, Katherine Jones and Hazel Parent. Not pictured: Jessica Desgroseilliers. "My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer when I…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Consumer Health: The truth about organ donation.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgApril is National Donate Life Month. This annual observation raises awareness about donation, encourages people to register as donors and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. And it's estimated 20 patients die every day in the U.S. because of the lack of donor organs. Have you considered becoming a donor? If you've never considered organ donation or delayed becoming…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). $41 million federal grant to help Mayo Clinic, collaborators advance multiethnic Alzheimer's research.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alzheimer's disease affects people of all ethnic groups. Armed with $41 million in new federal funding, Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from 13 other institutions around the country are pursuing three multiethnic projects to identify targets for treatment. Alzheimer's disease robs victims of their memories and families of quality time with their loved ones. Deaths from Alzheimer's more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, and the number of people living with the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 19 and just finished her first year of college. It has been a stressful transition for her, but she has managed to stay quite active. She is a swimmer and runner, and she also plays volleyball. About eight months ago, she noticed her periods becoming irregular. Her family medicine physician said this sometimes happens in athletes, and we should not be overly concerned about it. Now, my daughter hasn't had…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating colon cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member recently was diagnosed with colon cancer. After researching potential treatment options, I came across intraoperative radiation therapy. What is the difference between this and normal radiation? Is radiation a standard treatment option, or are there other approaches? ANSWER: Colon cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the U.S., with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Over a lifetime, it is estimated that 1 in 23 men and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Cancer-free and embracing new adventures thanks to Mayo's collaborative care.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIn January 2021, after being in remission from melanoma for almost a decade, Christina Armendariz began to feel unwell. The 42-year-old mother went to the emergency room at a hospital near her Orlando, Florida, home. After several imaging tests, Christina was told her cancer had returned. She had a mass under her arm and multiple soft tissue tumors throughout her body. Although she began treatment locally, Christina's condition worsened over time. She experienced significant cognitive…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on choosing the right running shoes.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, Minn. — Congratulations on setting a goal to run a long-distance race. You've just joined a group of more than 60 million people in the U.S. who participate in organized runs and races. Running doesn't require much gear, but well-fitting, running-specific shoes are a must. "Someone training for a long-distance run such as a marathon can log 800 or more miles before a race," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Patients with multiple tumors in one breast may not need mastectomy, research finds.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients who have multiple tumors in one breast may be able to avoid a mastectomy if the tumors can be removed while leaving enough breast tissue, according to research led by the Alliance in Clinical Trials in Oncology and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patients would receive breast-conserving therapy: a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy, rather than mastectomy. The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Watch: Dr. Judy…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMuslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. "In Minnesota, as we start Ramadan, that's going…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgConsuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in almost any grocery store. Claims are Himalayan salt and other sea salts are a healthier alternative than regular table salt. Are the claims true? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says, before you stock up on Himalayan sea salt, there are some…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to deal with 2023 spring pollen and allergies.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIf you are one of the millions of people who suffer pollen and allergies, you don't need a calendar to tell you it's spring. Sometimes called hay fever, allergic rhinitis can sometimes be confused with a cold. So, what's happening and what can you do? While hay fever alone may not be life threatening, it can be uncomfortable, says Dr. Arveen Bhasin, a Mayo Clinic allergy and immunology expert. She offers these tips for relief from spring pollen and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Athletic or personal trainer: What's the best fit for you?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgYou may have seen athletic trainers on the sidelines of team sports and personal trainers working one-on-one with people at the gym. If you're seeking personalized advice and support to help you refine or advance your physical activity, which type of trainer would be the best fit for you? Here are some tips to consider. What's the difference between an athletic and a personal trainer? While the two terms often are used interchangeably, these professionals…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on self-care for plantar fasciitis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, Minn. — Most runners will run into a case of plantar fasciitis occasionally, and this heel pain can range from slightly uncomfortable to utterly debilitating. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue extending from the heel to the ball of the foot, and plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive stress, which brings on inflammation and, typically, heel pain. "Plantar fasciitis can affect anyone," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-07). Israel Attacks Aqsa Mosque; Nightly Protests in Gaza, West Bank Calling For Palestinian Mobilization.orinocotribune.com UPDATES: | Red Crescent: Seven Palestinians reportedly wounded in Israeli attack on Palestinian worshipers in Jerusalem. Al Jazeera: Over 400 Palestinians arrested by Israeli soldiers. Israeli Media: 10 rockets fired towards Israel from besieged Gaza. | Israeli occupation forces have reportedly attacked and forcefully evicted Muslim worshipers from Al-Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, leading to many injuries and arrests. | After smashing windows in the Mosque, the occupation troops fired stun grenades before storming the holy shrines, beating up people and handcuffing worshipers. | Palestinians quickly mobil…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-07). Finland becomes 31st NATO member, Russia warns of escalation.peoplesdispatch.orgFinland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as a full member on Tuesday, April 4, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Monday. | Finland's President Sauli Niinistà∂ along with his defense and foreign ministers are expected to join the ceremony at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, where US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will also be present. | Finland's accession was announced days after the Turkish parliament
Seymour Hersh.(2023-04-07). Seymour Hersh: The Nord Stream Ghost Ship.popularresistance.orgAmerica's Central Intelligence Agency is constantly running covert operations around the world, and all must have a cover story in case things go badly, as they often do. It is just as important to have an explanation when things go well, as they did in the Baltic Sea last fall. Within weeks of my report that Joe Biden ordered the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines, the agency produced a cover story and found willing takers in the New York Times and two major German publications. | By creating a story of deep sea divers and a crew who did not exist, the agency was following protocol, and the story would hav…
Staff(2023-04-07). Cuba prioriza la gestión sostenible del agua en medio del cambio climático.cubadebate.cuLa búsqueda de soluciones alternativas y la implementación de estrategias para gestionar el uso del agua con eficiencia, son prioridades del Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos (INRH) para este 2023, afirmó Manuel Marrero Cruz, Primer Ministro de la República de Cuba.
Staff(2023-04-07). Yoan Moncada está encendido y lidera la Liga Americana.cubadebate.cuEl tercera base regular de los Chicago White Sox, el cubano Yoan Moncada, ha tenido un gran inicio de temporada en MLB 2023. La víspera, su equipo de White Sox derrotó 7àó3 a San Francisco Giants y Moncada impulsó una carrera.
Staff(2023-04-07). Should Clarence Thomas Be Impeached? GOP Megadonor Gave Justice Free Luxury Vacations for 20 Years.democracynow.org Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to report frequent luxury trips paid for by a billionaire Republican megadonor named Harlan Crow, leading to renewed calls for the conservative jurist's impeachment. According to ProPublica, Thomas has for decades accepted flights on Crow's private jet, trips on his yacht and frequent stays at his exclusive lakeside resort, in apparent violation of a law requiring justices and other federal officials to disclose most gifts. "Justice Thomas has this extraordinary and apparently unprecedented relationship with this outside billionaire who is basically s…
Staff(2023-04-07). Headlines for April 7, 2023.democracynow.orgIsrael Strikes Gaza and Lebanon After Rocket Fire; 2 Israeli Settlers Shot Dead in West Bank, U.N. Aid Workers Halt Work in Afghanistan After Taliban Bans Female Members, GOP Supermajority Expels Two Black Lawmakers from Tennessee House over Gun Control Protests, ProPublica: Billionaire GOP Donor Lavished Clarence Thomas with Luxury Trips for 2 Decades, Biden Admin Proposes Rule Barring Blanket Bans on Transgender Student Athletes, Idaho Enacts "Abortion Trafficking" Law That Bans Helping Minors Get an Out-of-State Abortion, DOJ to Probe Police Killing of D.C. Teenager Dalaneo Martin, Sudan's Mi…
Staff(2023-04-07). "A Public Lynching": Justin Jones, Black Tennessee Lawmaker, Responds to Expulsion from State House.democracynow.org We speak with Justin Jones, one of two Black Democratic lawmakers expelled by a Republican supermajority in the Tennessee state House of Representatives Thursday for peacefully protesting gun violence in the chamber last week as thousands rallied at the Capitol to demand gun control after the Covenant elementary school shooting in Nashville. A vote to expel their white colleague who joined them in solidarity failed. "They thought they would silence us, but in fact they amplified it, because the nation can see how racist they are. The nation can see how retaliatory, how authoritarian they are," says Jo…
Staff(2023-04-07). Palestinian Poet Mohammed El-Kurd on Israeli Apartheid, Growing Tension in Region & Raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque.democracynow.org Israel has bombed southern Lebanon and Gaza as tension soars in the region days after Israeli police repeatedly attacked Palestinian worshipers inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. In response to the raids on the mosque, militants in southern Lebanon and Gaza fired dozens of rockets into Israel. It was the largest rocket attack from Lebanon in 17 years. Meanwhile, a Palestinian gunman opened fire on a vehicle near an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank on Friday, killing two Israeli settlers. This all comes as Israel continues to impose a violent crackdown in the occupied West B…
Steve Lalla(2023-04-07). NATO Formed 74 Years Ago To Defend Capitalist Profits.orinocotribune.com By Steve Lalla — Apr 4, 2023 | On this day in 1949, 12 countries signed the "Washington treaty," making NATO official. The NATO military alliance was formed by the US to defend the property of the capitalists, colonizers, and corporations of the West against the growing popularity of revolutionary socialism, which threatened to expropriate and distribute the riches that the imperialists had accumulated over centuries of pillage and exploitation. | Although the original treaty
Subcommandante Marcos(2023-04-07). The Seven Loose Pieces of the Global Jigsaw Puzzle.indybay.orgToward the end of the Cold War, capitalism created a military horror: the neutron bomb, a weapon that destroys life while leaving buildings intact. During the Fourth World War, however, a new wonder has been discovered: the financial bomb. This new bomb destroys the polis (here, the nation), imposing death, terror, and misery .
The Global Research Team(2023-04-07). Global Research Donation Drive.globalresearch.caDear Readers, | We publish pieces by a wide variety of contributors including journalists, scholars, political analysts, historians, ex-military and intelligence personnel, scientists, and environmental experts among others. The publications are not selected in the interest of pushing a specific narrative …
Tomdispatch(2023-04-07). Savage Capitalism: From Climate Change to Bank Failures to War.juancole.com By David Barsamian and Noam Chomsky | — [The following is excerpted from David Barsamian's recent interview with Noam Chomsky at AlternativeRadio.org.] David Barsamian: On March 20th, the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued its latest report. The new IPCC assessment from senior scientists warned that there's little time to lose in tackling the …
WSWS(2023-04-07). Lessons of the Temple University strike.wsws.orgTwo paths presented themselves to the Temple graduate workers—one, an isolated struggle coupled with appeals to the Democratic Party; the other, the expansion of the struggle in the working class through the formation of a rank-and-file committee.
WSWS(2023-04-07). IYSSE holds anti-war meeting in Sydney, Australia.wsws.orgOne attendee commented: "None of the discussion in the media on the war in Ukraine, or the rapidly moving preparations for military conflict with China, provides any serious explanation of how we've got to this point and the insane consequences for humanity."
Anonymous669(2023-04-07). Israel Launches Strikes Against Gaza, Lebanon In Response To Rocket Attacks (Videos).southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | Early on April 7, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a series of strikes against positions of the Palestinian Hamas Movement in the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon in response to recent rocket attacks which were launched from the two regions. | The escalation began on April 5, when Israeli Police stormed al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem city and arrested hundreds of Palestinians worshipers. In an initial response,…
Anonymous669(2023-04-07). Russia Is Developing Anti-Satellite Missile, Laser Systems.southfront.org The Peresvet laser system. | Russia is developing two airborne anti-satellite systems, according to an article published in the Defense Ministry's Military Thought journal on April 7. | The first system is based on the MiG-31D fighter and the Kontakt anti-satellite missile, while the second is a version of the Peresvet laser system installed on an Il-76 aircraft. | The article was co-authored by retired Lieutenant-General Alexander Kovalyov, President of the St. Petersburg branch of the Tsiolkovsky Cosmonautics…
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes(2023-04-07). Coal phaseout must move 4.5 times more quickly to avoid climate chaos, report warns.peoplesworld.org As operating coal power plants were retired last year and scheduled projects canceled, the number of plants decreased in developing and developed countries, except China, according to the ninth annual global survey of the coal plant pipeline by Global Energy Monitor, a press release from Global Energy Monitor said. However, in order for the world to be on track to phase out …
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). More China-Europe trains running.ecns.cnChina Railway Wuhan Group said on Wednesday that it saw significant growth in the number of its cross-border freight trains operating between China and Europe in the first quarter of this year.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). China takes countermeasures against Hudson Institute, Reagan library.ecns.cnChina has decided to take countermeasures against the Hudson Institute, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and the relevant people in charge of these organizations, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Ma Ying-jeou concludes mainland visit.ecns.cnA delegation led by Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, left for Taiwan from Shanghai on Friday, concluding their visit to the Chinese mainland.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). People related to chained mother of eight sentenced.ecns.cnDong Zhimin, the husband in a high-profile case of a woman being trafficked, tortured and giving birth to eight children, was sentenced to 9 years for abuse and illegal detention.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Greater Bay Area moves toward further alignment.ecns.cnThe Guangdong provincial government on Thursday unveiled 20 examples in which efforts have been made to further align rules and systems in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in a bid to advance market integration.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Canberra's move against TikTok hurts confidence in Australia.ecns.cnAustralia's discriminatory restrictions against TikTok undermine the confidence of the international community in the country's business environment, and harm the interests of Australian enterprises and people.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Glass beads on moon found to contain water.ecns.cnChinese scientists have discovered a new water reservoir on the moon in the form of glass beads, which could be of major significance in efforts to probe for water on the Earth's only natural satellite and potentially extract it to support future lunar missions.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). China-built Mombasa-Nairobi railway promotes Kenya growth.ecns.cnData released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that the revenue from the Mombasa-Nairobi railway, built by Chinese enterprises, reached KES 15.3 billion (0.11 billion) last year. Both passenger and freight volumes have steadily increased, continuing to play a positive role in the economic and social development of Kenya.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). China's forex reserves rise in March.ecns.cnChina's foreign exchange reserves came in at 3.1839 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of March, up 1.62 percent from a month earlier, according to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Driver who killed 5 pedestrians is executed.ecns.cnA man who killed five people and injured eight others in a hit-and-run vehicle assault in 2021 in Dalian, Liaoning province, was executed on Friday, a local court reported.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Technology empowers strawberry farmers in Xinjiang.ecns.cnYoung green strawberry seedlings are thriving under the most suitable conditions of light, temperature and humidity thanks to an intelligent water and nutrient control system at a virus-free propagation center overseen by the Agricultural Institute of the Twelfth Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps(XPCC).
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). China launches solid-propellant carrier rocket.ecns.cnA Hyperbola-1 (SQX-1), solid-propellant commercial carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 7, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). Happy Songkran Festival celebrated in HK.ecns.cnThe Happy Songkran Festival is celebrated at D2 Place One in Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong, from April 5 to 10. The event showcases Thai culture and features a Thai-themed market, dance performance, prayer ceremony, and water-splashing activities.
ecns.cn(2023-04-07). 'Train to spring' stuns visitors in Beijing.ecns.cnFootage of the S2 train winding through blazes of apricot flowers in Beijing has gone viral on the Internet. The train passes through Shuiguan Great Wall and Badaling Great Wall. "ÄÄ…
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-07). Los camioneros se preparan para la huelga forzada de UPS.peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Con las negociaciones sobre un nuevo contrato maestro a punto de comenzar, los Teamsters advierten a sus miembros que se preparen para una posible huelga forzada en United Parcel Service. El nuevo presidente del sindicato, Sean O'Brien, ha estado recorriendo el país desde su toma de posesión, y prometió a los Teamsters de UPS que …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-07). The Trump indictment: It's not just the crime, it's the cover-up.peoplesworld.org By now, the world knows Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicted Republican former Oval Office occupant Donald Trump on 34 felony counts associated with Trump's checks to former adult film performer and stripper Stormy Daniels, via lawyer-fixer Michael Cohen, to cover up his pre-presidential affairs with her. It was a conspiracy to illegally influence the …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-07). With rocky bargaining looming, Teamsters prepare for forced UPS strike.peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—With negotiations over a new master contract about to begin, the Teamsters are warning their members to prepare for a potential forced strike at United Parcel Service. The union's new president, Sean O'Brien, has been touring the country ever since his inauguration, vowing to UPS Teamsters that the union would go to the mat for …
Marshall Project(2023-04-07). What it's like to be arrested when your name isn't Donald Trump.peoplesworld.org The arrest and arraignment of former President Donald J. Trump may have been an unprecedented moment in American history, with seismic implications for the political process. But as a legal process, it was more routine: On Tuesday, he became just another one of the roughly 31,000 people arraigned for felonies in dreary courtrooms across New York State …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Successful conception and delivery with a heart issue.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 32 and have lived with a congenital heart issue since childhood. I am newly married and would like to have children, but I understand that a pregnancy might be high-risk for me. How does pregnancy affect the heart? And is there anything I can do to reduce my risk for complications if I do conceive? ANSWER: Pregnancy results in many changes that can increase the workload of the heart. During pregnancy, your…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking barriers for patients who need kidney transplants.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgOften, patients whose body mass index, or BMI, is too high aren't able to get a kidney transplant because of the higher risks of complications before and during surgery. But an innovative program at Mayo Clinic is giving patients hope by helping to break that barrier to transplant through a weight loss program. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Vqzp1A9GYw8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Consider organ donation during Donate Life Month.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMore than 105,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for an organ transplant according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. Sadly, an average of 17 people die daily waiting for a transplant, while another name is added to the waiting list every nine minutes. While 2022 set a new annual record with the number of organ transplants being performed, less than 50% of all adults are registered as organ donors, according to LifeSource. April is National…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Mayo Clinic to ease universal face mask requirement.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgBeginning Monday, April 10, wearing a face mask will no longer be required for patients and staff in most patient care areas on Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health System campuses. In line with Mayo Clinic's commitment to patient care, Mayo Clinic will continue to require wearing a face mask in high-risk patient settings. High-risk immunocompromised patients will be notified to wear a mask while they are at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is evolving its…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Artificial intelligence creates opportunities to close health care, workplace equity gaps.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAdvances in artificial intelligence (AI) and platform models are increasingly driving everyone's day-to-day experiences, including how people receive health care. However, those experiences are not always the same for everyone. April is Minority Health Awareness Month, a national observance to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups. At Mayo Clinic, experts are looking at the ways AI and digital tools can and are shaping the future…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-07). Mayo Clinic expert: 3 advances lead to more lifesaving organ transplants.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgApril is Donate Life Month ROCHESTER, Minn. — All too often, people waiting for lifesaving organ transplants cannot get them. One of the biggest challenges is the lack of viable donated organs. Promising medical advances are opening the doors to more transplants and saving more lives, says Mauricio Villavicencio, M.D., surgical director of heart and lung transplantation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. There are 104,000 people on the waiting list in the U.S. for a…
Press Associates(2023-04-07). Kroger-Safeway merger could raise grocery prices and cost jobs, UFCW warns.peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON (PAI)—Members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 and their allies took to informational picket lines in metro D.C. on April 5 in a campaign to save local supermarkets—and jobs—from a mega-merger threat which could also raise prices for consumers. Lines went up at three stores. Their goal, shared by their parent union: …
Roger McKenzie(2023-04-07). Brazil refuses to sign U.S. statement on Russia's Ukraine invasion at 'democracy summit'.peoplesworld.org Brazil has refused to sign a statement condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The move came during the Summit for Democracy, a virtual event hosted by the United States to "renew democracy at home and confront autocracies abroad." President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who did not personally participate in the event, said that his country …
Special to People's World(2023-04-07). April screenings in L.A. honor the Hollywood Ten at 75.peoplesworld.org Seventy-five years ago, Hollywood entered one of its bleakest periods. In 1947, 10 Hollywood writers and directors famously refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and were held in contempt of Congress. In response, Hollywood's top studio heads turned their backs on these filmmakers. The Hollywood Ten—Alvah Bessie, Herbert Biberman, Lester Cole, …
Staff(2023-04-07). Mario Rivera Vena: Consagración y lealtad verde olivo.cubadebate.cuRivera, de fluido hablar, nívea cabellera de setenta años de vida, brillante la mirada que delata sus pasiones de oficio cámara en mano, y sus sueños que me confiesa: "Capturar en imágenes el lenguaje de los árboles y la luz".
Staff(2023-04-07). Doce mujeres y el privilegio de ser las primeras entre doce cuerdas (+ Fotos, Podcast y Video).cubadebate.cuAl llegar este equipo de prensa, el técnico Santiago Suárez lo tiene todo coordinado junto al también entrenador Jorge Noriega. Llama para el ring a las chicas y entre las doce cuerdas conocemos cómo han sido estos primeros meses de la práctica del boxeo femenino en Cuba, después de que se aprobara el 5 de diciembre de 2022.
Staff(2023-04-07). Las 3 del día: 23 Bienal Internacional de Humorismo Gráfico y las noticias del 6 de abril (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuLa Unión de Periodistas de Cuba y el Museo del Humor de San Antonio de los Baños celebrarán del 9 al 12 de abril la edición 23 de la Bienal Internacional de Humorismo Gráfico.Sobre esta y otras noticias le comentamos aquí en su podcast Las 3 del día, donde hacemos un resumen de lo ocurrido este 6 de abril. Póngase los audífonos que ya comenzamos.
Staff(2023-04-07). Vietnam advierte que redes sociales difunden contenido tóxico.cubadebate.cuTikTok difunde un contenido "de noticias falsas", "desviado" y "antigubernamental", afirmó este jueves Le Quang Tu Do, director de la Autoridad de Transmisión e Información Electrónica de Vietnam, citado por Bloomberg. Acusó también a Facebook (perteneciente a la compañía Meta) y YouTube de las mismas violaciones.
Staff(2023-04-07). Cuádruple empate en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol.cubadebate.cuDerrota del equipo Villa Clara y victorias de Guantánamo, Las Tunas y Sancti Spíritus provocaron un cuádruple empate en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, todos con seis triunfos y tres reveses en la tabla de posiciones. Este viernes concluirán las estas subseries pactadas a cinco juegos, en todos los casos con hora de comienzo de las 10 de la mañana.
Staff(2023-04-07). Ejecutan inversión para ampliar capacidad de almacenamiento de aceite comestible.cubadebate.cuPara materializar su objeto social, la entidad cuenta con dos unidades: una ubicada en la cabecera provincial, encargada de envasar el producto en bolsas de 500 mililitros y en formato de bidones de cuatro, cinco y 20 litros, y otra en Nuevitas, que es la receptora del aceite de importación a través de buques.
Staff(2023-04-07). El tiempo: Calor y algunas lluvias en el interior y sur oriental.cubadebate.cuAmanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte oriental y con poca nubosidad en el resto del país. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado, nublándose en la tarde hacia zonas del interior y sur de la región oriental con algunas lluvias y tormentas eléctricas, las que serán escasas en el resto del territorio nacional.
Staff(2023-04-07). La imagen del día: La luna y la flotante turca.cubadebate.cuUna noche de abril, el cielo se iluminó con la luz de la luna llena. En la bahía de La Habana, una planta eléctrica flotante turca se reflejaba en el agua tranquila. Era una escena impresionante que capturó la atención de nuestro fotógrafo Ismael Francisco. Con su cámara, logró tomar una fotografía bella que muestra el contraste entre la naturaleza y la tecnología.
The Associated Press(2023-04-07). Buenos Aires Airport Becomes Unofficial Homeless Shelter.latinorebels.comThe Jorge Newbery International Airport in Argentina's capital has practically become a homeless shelter at night, a reflection of the rising poverty in a country where high inflation rates are making it difficult for many to make ends meet.
infobrics(2023-04-06). F-35 readiness rates get in way of NATO war planning.infobrics.orgDefense Secretary under the Trump administration, Christopher C. Miller, was so frustrated with the jet that he referred to it as "a monster" and "a piece of… (you get the idea)". Even the late John McCain, well known for anything but enmity towards the US MIC (Military Industrial Complex), called it "a textbook example of our broken defense acquisition system".
infobrics(2023-04-06). France about to take militarization measures.infobrics.orgParis could be looking to improve its defense capacity in the midst of a tense world, but the action could also be aimed at mitigating the effects of the serious domestic crisis.
Maximillian Alvarez(2023-04-06). An essential workers' history of the pandemic.therealnews.com The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic devastated the working class from the start. Those deemed "essential workers" in the service, medical, transportation, agriculture, and other sectors were hit particularly hard. While the sacrifices of workers were paid lip service in the early days of the pandemic, the rhetoric rapidly shifted towards denunciations of a "labor shortage" as worker resistance mounted with time. As the capitalist class continues to espouse a dominant narrative of the pandemic that insists that the worst is over and workers ought to accept diminished real wages and deteriorating conditions, the ne…
Sean Callebs(2023-04-06). The Heat: Islamic State Khorasan.america.cgtn.com Global warnings over a new terror group. Who are they and what do they want? The emergence of a new militant organization is raising alarm throughout Afghanistan. The Islamic State Khorasan or IS-K has taken responsibility for several deadly attacks across the country since the …
Nitza Soledad Perez(2023-04-06). Florida passes permit-less concealed carry gun law.america.cgtn.com At a time when the United States is seeing a surge in mass shootings, Florida has become the latest state to allow citizens to carry concealed loaded weapons almost anywhere without a permit.
Dan Collyns(2023-04-06). Peru's Indigenous communities protest controversial bill.america.cgtn.com A lawmaker from a right-wing party in Peru has put forward a parliamentary bill that would dismantle Amazon reserves created for indigenous people living in isolation. The controversial move has sparked pushback from Indigenous Amazon groups who want to protect the vulnerable tribes. CGTN's Dan …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Largest air combat exercise in NATO history to include new member Finland.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAir Force TimesApril 6, 2023 Largest air exercise in NATO history to include hundreds of Guardsmen NATO countries this summer will launch the largest military air exercise in the transatlantic alliance's 74-year history, spanning more than 220 aircraft and 10,000 participants from 24 nations. Exercise Air Defender, slated for June 12-23, aims to project a …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Azerbaijani troops stage incursions into Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPanArmenian.netApril 5, 2023 Armenian villagers have foiled Azerbaijan's attempts to advance — MP Lawmaker Andranik Kocharyan from the ruling Civil Contract party has said that Azerbaijan has tried to violate Armenia's border in different parts in recent days, but the residents of the villages have prevented Baku's attempt. *** According to Kocharyan, both the border …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Azerbaijan expels four Iranian diplomats.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAnadolu AgencyApril 6, 2023 4 Iranian diplomats declared 'persona non grata' in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry declared four employees working for Iran's Embassy in Baku "persona non grata" and told them to leave the country within the next 48 hours over alleged provocations, the ministry said Thursday. A statement issued by the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Regime change proceeds: State Departments sanctions Georgian judges, assassinations feared next.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comCivil GeorgiaApril 6, 2023 Georgian Judges Sanctioned by US State Department Speak Out Against Accusations Mikheil Chinchaladze, Levan Murusidze, Irakli Shengelia and Valerian Tsertsvadze, the judges from the Georgian "judicial clan" who were sanctioned by the U.S. State Department on April 5, have made their first comments on the sanctions imposed yesterday by the US …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Azerbaijan pushes fragmentation of Iran, rule by diaspora.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAzertagApril 4, 2023 The social and political situation in Iran is getting tense day by day The protests that started in Iran in September of last year are still going on. The slogans raised in these actions are getting sharper. Protest actions were again held in West and East Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, Mazandaran, Khuzistan and a …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Insatiable NATO prepares to swallow Malta.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOAllied Maritime CommandApril 6, 2023 Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 builds partnership with Malta Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG 2) conducted a scheduled port visit to La Valletta from April 1-3. *** Commander, SNMCMG2 Turkish Navy Captain Ahmet Serhat Akyazi, along with his chief of staff and the ships' commanding officers, paid …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). NATO installs anti-ballistic missile system in nation bordering Ukraine.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOAllied Air CommandApril 6, 2023 Italian surface-based air defence system fully operational in Slovakia The Italian Army SAMP/T surface-based air defence system deployed to Slovakia has officially been declared fully operational by Allied Air Command further enhancing Alliance interoperability and collective defence. Italy deployed its SAMP/T to Slovakia in March and the system is now …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Video: NATO allies join largest French multi-domain war games in decades.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeApril 6, 2023 Video: France conducts its largest military exercise in decades, Orion 23, with NATO forces France has launched its biggest military exercise in decades, together with its NATO Allies. The second phase of Exercise Orion 23 involves 7,000 personnel and assets from France and several Allied countries, including Germany, …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Ukrainian, Japanese FMs meet at NATO HQ: Ukraine can occur "anywhere in the world"antibellum679354512.wordpress.comKyodo NewsApril 5, 2023 Japan vows to "seamlessly" deliver promised aid to Ukraine Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi pledged to "seamlessly and steadily" deliver assistance worth $7.6 billion to Ukraine in a meeting Tuesday with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba. Meeting on the sidelines of NATO meetings in Brussels, Hayashi told Kuleba that Prime Minister …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Japan to further assist NATO's expansion into Indo-Pacific: FM.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comKyodo NewsApril 5, 2023 Japan welcomes increased NATO involvement in Indo-Pacific region Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Wednesday he welcomes the increased involvement of NATO member states in the Indo-Pacific region, where China has become increasingly assertive militarily. During an extended session of the two-day NATO foreign ministerial meeting in Brussels, Hayashi also …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). U.S., NATO allies to hold largest-ever multinational drills in Serbia.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAzertagApril 5, 2023 Serbia will conduct joint military exercises with the United States Serbia will hold a joint military exercise with the United States and 10 partner countries in mid-June. AZERTAC reports that Serbian Defense Minister Milo≈° Vuƒçeviƒá said this. The minister said that the "Platinum Wolf" exercise…will be held with the participation of the …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Lithuania adopts resolution for Ukraine to join NATO at July summit.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAzertagApril 6, 2023 Lithuania adopted a resolution on inviting Ukraine to NATO The Lithuanian Sejm has adopted a resolution to be submitted to the NATO summer summit in Vilnius. AZERTAC reports with reference to the press service of the Lithuanian Parliament that the Resolution contains an official invitation for Ukraine to join the Alliance. The …
_____(2023-04-06). The Conflict Between Israel and Iran Adopts New Contours.journal-neo.org Israel is renowned for its active diplomacy, particularly in the Middle East and surrounding areas. Tel Aviv is seeking partners among the pro-Western countries of the Arab East, the de-facto Kurdish autonomy in Iraq, NATO Turkey, and the newly formed Muslim countries of…
_____(2023-04-06). Why's the US Doing Air Strikes on Syria?journal-neo.org Could this just be a coincidence that the US has begun conducting airstrikes on Syria right after the announcement of a China brokered peace deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia? Following the announcement of this deal, it was revealed that the Saudis are also in talks with the Syrians to normalise ties. The China factor, […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
_____(2023-04-06). Biden's Looming Trap in Ukraine.strategic-culture.orgThree key factors show why the administration needs to press the accelerator pedal on negotiations with Russia now. | By George BEEBE | Three big factors are in motion that will shape prospects for the war in Ukraine. Each of these affects the others in potentially reinforcing ways. Together, they could soon create a dynamic that might greatly constrain the ability of the Biden administration to steer events toward its desired outcomes. | The first is the course of battlefield developments. Bolstered by the mobilization Putin ordered last fall, Russian forces are pressing closer toward encircling Bakhmut, and…
_____(2023-04-06). Fascism Denial American Style: Exceptionalism in the Ivory Tower.strategic-culture.orgIt borders on cliché the number of times historians lament how "fascism" is an over-used term. But Sinclair Lewis, writing about the specter of fascism a century ago, understood something most historians don't — that U.S. intellectual culture is loathe to acknowledge fascist undercurrents in this country. I attribute this hostility to intellectuals' belief that their nation is an exceptionalist democracy — hence fascism "can't happen here."
A Guest Author(2023-04-06). Comunicado: La clase obrera en Francia entierra a sus sepultureros.workers.org Los estudiantes se suman a la lucha para defender la jubilación. París, 7 de marzo. Por CNC en el Estado Español Comunicado de la Coordinadora de Núcleos Comunistas (CNC) en el Estado Español (España), publicado el 28 de marzo de 2023. Workers World publica este comunicado porque también podría aplicarse . . . |
A Guest Author(2023-04-06). Chicago: Unions rally for pro-labor mayoral candidate.workers.org Special to Workers World Chicago Bulletin: Brandon Johnson was elected mayor of Chicago April 4, defeating pro-cop, pro-gentrification candidate Paul Vallas. A vigorous rally was held on the campus of the University of Illinois Chicago on March 29 to encourage the April 4 vote for Brandon Johnson for mayor. Johnson . . . |
Adriaan Alsema(2023-04-06). Miners from northern Colombia suspend strike.colombiareports.comMiners from one of Colombia's most important gold mining regions said they have suspended a strike they went on more than a month ago. According to a representatives of the…
Amanda Yee, Black Agenda Report.(2023-04-06). Tiktok On Trial: The Latest Front In The US Tech War On China.popularresistance.orgOn March 23, CEO of TikTok Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee addressing concerns over the popular social media app's data collection practices and parent company ByteDance's alleged links to the Chinese government. Though TikTok is a subsidiary of ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, it operates as an independent entity. Chew has maintained the company has never shared user data with the Chinese government, and would refuse if pressed to do so. Still, the Congressional hearings amounted to nothing more than racist political theater, a McCarthyite witch trial, in which members…
Amy Goodman(2023-04-06). Calls Grow for Russia to Release Jailed US Journalist Accused of Espionage.truthout.orgWe speak with Joshua Yaffa, a close friend of Evan Gershkovich, The Wall Street Journal reporter who has been jailed in Russia since his arrest last week, when he was accused of trying to obtain state secrets related to the Russian military — days after the United States indicted a Russian man in Brazil on espionage charges. Gershkovich's parents left the Soviet Union for the United States before… |
Andrew Korybko(2023-04-06). Lula se entromete en Nicaragua bajo el paraguas de Biden.globalizacion.ca Nota del Editor: Artículo publicado originalmente el 9 de marzo de 2023. | Por "políticamente inconveniente" que pueda ser admitir para algunos, ya sean partidarios multipolares fuera de Brasil o miembros del PT, podría decirse que Lula se está entrometiendo en…
Ann Brown(2023-04-06). After Blacklash, Dr. Jill Biden Disinvites Losing Team Iowa.moguldom.comNational sports champions have traditionally been invited to the White House for decades. The losers stay home. So when First Lady Jill Biden verbally invited both the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers, which took home the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association national basketball championship title on April 2, and the University of Iowa's Hawkeyes, the …
Ann Brown(2023-04-06). Stacey Abrams to Join Howard University Political Science Faculty as Endowed Chair.moguldom.comHistorically Black University Howard University in Washington, D.C., has tapped politician and voter rights advocate Stacey Abrams to join its political science faculty. The former Georgia gubernatorial candidate will take an endowed chair at the HBCU. Her role will focus on race and politics. Abrams, the former two-time candidate for Georgia governor, will be the …
Anonymous Contributor(2023-04-06). Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair: August 11th — 13th, Asheville, NC.itsgoingdown.org Announcing Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in Asheville, NC, August 11th — 13th. For more info, see here. Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair is back from COVID hiatus and will be held in Asheville, NC from August 11-13. This year we will be working once again with our comrades in Pansy Collective, who will complement days of…
Anonymous Contributor(2023-04-06). Report Back: 2023 Houston Anarchist Book Fair.itsgoingdown.orgReport back from Space City Anarchist Organization (SCAO) on the Houston Anarchist Bookfair. Originally posted here. On Saturday, March 25th, Space City Anarchist Organization, with the help of Screwston Antifascist Committee, threw its first ever Anarchist Bookfair, and the first Anarchist Book Fair in Houston since 2017. We're happy to announce that the book fair…
Anonymous103(2023-04-06). Executive Donkeys and War Powers Reform.southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | The decision to go to war should be as burdensome as possible. The more impediments to such folly, the better. Such a state of affairs does not characterise the Westminster system of government. It certainly does not apply to Australia, which is all the more troubling given a string of disastrous military interventions led by a slavish, ignoramus complex. | As things stand, the National Security Committee, comprising inner cabinet members including the Pri…
Anonymous103(2023-04-06). Military Situation In Syria On April 6, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 6, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On April 5, the AANES handed over four women and ten children of ISIS families to a Canadian delegation; | On April 5, unknown armed men riding a motorbike killed a civilian in the town of al-Busayrah; | On April 5, Foreign Ministers of Syria and Tunisia exchanged views on boosting the bilateral ties in all fields in a phone cal…
Anonymous103(2023-04-06). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 6, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces destroyed one tank, four armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, a howitzer in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer in the Liman region; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured fighting vehicles, and two pick-up trucks in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed two motor vehicles, and one Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer in the Kherson region; | Clashes between…
Anonymous103(2023-04-06). Military Situation In Yemen On April 6, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 41 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | Saddam Hossein al-Salehi, the commander of Hizam al-Amini forces in the district of Mudiyah was killed in the internal conflict between Hizam al-Amini forces and the STC; | A civilian was killed and seven others were wounded in the Shada and Qitabar districts by the Saudi artillery attacks. | MORE ON THE TOPIC: : | <...
Anonymous103(2023-04-06). Ukrainian Nazis Killed At Least 12 Civilians In Donbass.southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 6, Ukrainian nazis cowardly shelled civilians in the DPR and LPR. In just one day, at least 12 civilians became victims of Ukrainian shelling. | According to the Mayor of Donetsk Alexey Kulemzin, at about 5 pm the AFU launched at least four rounds of ammunition from multiple rocket launchers in the Kalininsky and Budyonnovsky districts of the city. Ten minutes later, in the direction of the Kievsky district, fire was opened from 155-mm artillery of the NATO sample. | Nine civil…
Anonymous669(2023-04-06). Seven Al-Quds Brigade Fighters Killed During Anti-ISIS Operation In Central Syria.southfront.org A poster with the photo of the seven fallen al-Quds Brigade fighters. Via Facebook. | On April 6, the al-Quds Brigade mourned seven of its fighters who were killed during a combing operation against ISIS cells in Syria's central region. | The Palestinian armed group, which has been supporting Syrian government forces for around ten years, said that its fighters were killed in al-Amour mountain chain and al-Mara mount in the eastern countryside of Homs between April 3 and 4. | Despite sustaining s…
Anonymous669(2023-04-06). Ukraine To Receive M120K Rak Self-Propelled Mortars From Poland.southfront.org Polish M120K Rak self-propelled mortars. By Wikimedia user (Jaros≈Çaw Wolski). | Ukraine and Poland have agreed on a new military aid package that includes M120K Rak self-propelled 120mm mortars, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced during a joint conference with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Warsaw on April 5. | Morawiecki said that three company-level sets of Rak mortars will be supplied to Kiev forces as a part of the new package. | A typical Polish military Rak company has eight…
Antoine Davis, Waging Nonviolence.(2023-04-06). Inside The Prisoner-Led Struggle To Win Education For All.popularresistance.orgDespite increasing recognition that prison education is a key tool for reducing crime, Washington State prisoners were recently forced to gather in a janitor's closet to organize and facilitate college education for people incarcerated in several prisons across the state. | They took this dramatic step because new official restrictions are jeopardizing a liberating, prisoner-led program known as Taking Education And Creating History, or TEACH. Organized by a handful of incarcerated people — including me — over a decade ago, TEACH's goal is to democratize education for people with long sentences.
Bella Piacente, The New School Free Press.(2023-04-06). What You Don't Know About The Willow Project.popularresistance.orgOn March 13, 2023, President Biden approved the Willow project, an oil drilling venture by the large crude oil producer, ConocoPhillips, occurring on Alaska's North Slope. The proposed drilling area is believed to hold 600 million barrels of oil, which will be extracted from three different drill pads. While there is no exact date for the project to begin, construction is set to commence at any time and will continue for decades. | The detrimental climate impact is by far the project's most severe effect. However, the media is ignoring a crucial factor: the drill site sits next to the Nuiqsut tribe, an Inupiaq co…
Black Alliance for Peace, Popular Resistance.(2023-04-06). Black Alliance For Peace Launches People(s)-Centered Campaign For A Zone Of Peace In The Americas.popularresistance.orgApril 4, 2023—Today, the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) will launch a collective campaign for a Zone of Peace in Our Americas with organizations throughout our region in Washington, D.C.; Havana, Cuba; and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. | The "Zone of Peace" concept emerged from the January 29, 2014, meeting of the heads of state and governments of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), all of which declared Latin America and the Caribbean should be seen and respected as a "Zone of Peace." BAP is leading an effort to activate the popular movement element of this state-centered declaration by…
Brett Wilkins(2023-04-06). Students Across the US Stage Walkouts, Demanding an End to Gun Violence.truthout.orgStudents across the United States walked out of their classrooms Wednesday to take part in a nationwide protest demanding gun control legislation amid relentless shootings that have already claimed more than 10,000 lives in a little over three months this year. Wednesday's National School Walkout followed a smaller demonstration Monday in Nashville, Tennessee, where six people including three 9… |
Brittani Banks(2023-04-06). We Are Living Through a Paradigm Shift in Our Understanding of Human Evolution.independentmediainstitute.orgThere's a paradigm shift underway in our understanding of the past 4 million years of human evolution: ours is a story that includes combinations with other Homo species, spread unevenly across today's populations—not a neat and linear evolutionary progression. Technological advances and a growing body of archaeological evidence have allowed experts in the study of …
cameron orr(2023-04-06). At Fox news, profits trumps truth.cpusa.org The Dominion defamation lawsuit against Fox News isn't scheduled to go to trial until April 17, but information from Fox internal emails and texts, as well as depositions, yields new shockers every day. By the time the trial starts, proceedings may seem like a rehash of old news. And the sheer volume of startling …
Cathy Vogan, Consortium News.(2023-04-06). Protest At Australian Nuke Sub Port.popularresistance.orgUnder the AUKUS plan, Australia would pay the U.S. and Britain to the build and deliver three nuclear submarines by the early 2030s to the Port of Kembla in the city of Wollongong, 85 kms south of Sydney. Opponents of the plan, including the former Prime Minister Paul Keating, say China poses no military threat to Australia, but rather that the U.S. is leading Australia into a dangerous provocation against China.
Chris Walker(2023-04-06). Florida Senate Bill Would Ban Removal of Confederate Monuments.truthout.orgA bill advancing in the Florida state Senate would forbid the removal of memorials related to Confederate figures or events, and ban the addition of text on or near monuments to provide added historical context. The proposal would also impose steep fines on individuals who damage historical memorials, including Confederate statues, plaques, and other sites glorifying people who fought to preserve… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-06). GOP Election Bill in Florida Aims to Make It Harder for Gen Z to Vote.truthout.orgFlorida Republican state senators have advanced a new elections bill that would create additional burdens for a number of voting groups — particularly college and university students. Senate Bill 7050 was submitted on Monday and forwarded by the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee for full consideration by the state Senate just 24 hours later, giving the public very little time to comment on the… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-06). KS Sports Ban on Trans Athletes Could Include "Genital Inspection," Critics Say.truthout.orgThe Republican-controlled Kansas state legislature has overridden a veto by Gov. Laura Kelly (D) to enact a law that will block transgender girls and women in the state from participating in sports that correspond with their gender. GOP lawmakers had been attempting to pass a trans sports ban for nearly three years, but Kelly vetoed the legislation every time. This week, however… |
Claudio Della Croce(2023-04-06). Sorpresa en Argentina por nuevo informe del FMI.globalizacion.caEl directorio del Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) aprobó las metas del cuarto trimestre de 2022 del programa con la Argentina, autorizó el giro por 5.400 millones de dólares y flexibilizó las metas de las reservas pero sorprendió al gobierno con…
D Goessmann, W Pomrehn & A Bacevich(2023-04-06). Inflation, Ukraine and China.indybay.orgWhat impresses me is China's diplomatic engagement. And I say that also in terms of their role in restoring diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Our diplomacy, American diplomacy, seems to me reactive, unimaginative, and ineffective. | Chinese diplomacy, on the other hand, seems to me to be more imaginative and potentially more effective. (Andrew Bacevich)…
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-06). Morgan Stanley: What's Coming To Commercial Real Estate Will Be Worse Than The 2008 Financial Crisis.moguldom.comMore than 6 million U.S. households lost their homes to foreclosure during the residential real estate disaster of the Great Financial Crisis, but an investment officer at Morgan Stanley, a Big 4 investment bank, predicts that what's coming for commercial real estate will be worse. Lisa Shalett, the chief investment officer for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, said …
Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.(2023-04-06). House Speaker McCarthy Meets Taiwan's President Tsai In California.popularresistance.orgHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, marking the highest level meeting between US and Taiwanese officials since the previous House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, visited Taipei in August 2022. | The meeting is historic and risks provoking a major Chinese response as it makes McCarthy the highest-level US official to host a Taiwanese leader on US soil since Washington severed diplomatic relations with Taipei in 1979 to open up with Beijing. | China has warned strongly against the plans and launched a naval patrol in the Taiwan Strait ahead of the meeting…
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-06). Stoltenberg Says Ukraine Must Win the War to Become a NATO Member.news.antiwar.comNATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that in order for Ukraine to become a NATO member, it must prevail in its war with Russia and become more interoperable with the Western military alliance. "NATO's position is that Ukraine will become a member of the alliance, and that position has not changed. But we know that …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-06). CIA Director Tells Saudis the US Was Blindsided By Iran Normalization.news.antiwar.comCIA Director William Burns visited Saudi Arabia earlier this week to express frustration over Riyadh's surprise normalization deal with Tehran that was brokered by Beijing, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. According to the Journal, Burns told Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that the US "has felt blindsided" by Riyadh's rapprochement with Iran as well …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-06). Israel 'Ready' to Attack Iran Without US Help: IDF Chief.news.antiwar.comThe head of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said Wednesday that Israel is "ready" to attack Iran and could do so without help from the US. "We are ready to act against Iran. The Israeli army has the ability to strike both in distant countries and near home," IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said. The …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-06). Macron Says He Can Count on Xi to Bring Russia, Ukraine to Negotiating Table.news.antiwar.comFrench President Emmanuel Macron told Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday that he can count on the Chinese leader to bring Russia to "its senses" and bring the warring sides in Ukraine to the negotiating table. "I know I can count on you … to bring Russia to its sense and bring everyone …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-06). NATO to Hold Its Largest-Ever Air Exercises in June.news.antiwar.comNATO is preparing to hold its largest-ever air exercises this June, known as Exercise Air Defender, that will involve 220 aircraft and 10,0000 personnel from 24 nations. The drills will include a massive deployment of aircraft from the US Air National Guard, which is tasked with defending the homeland but, according to Defense One, also …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-06). Report: US Pushing Back Against Giving Ukraine a 'Road Map' to NATO.news.antiwar.comFinancial Times reported Thursday that the US is pushing back against an effort by some of its European allies to provide Ukraine with a "road map" toward NATO membership at an alliance summit this July that will be held in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius. While NATO's position is that Ukraine will eventually become a …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-06). Ukrainian Official Says Kicking Russia Out of Crimea Is Still the Plan.news.antiwar.comA Ukrainian official said Thursday that Kyiv's goal of kicking Russia out of Crimea hasn't changed after an aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested Ukraine might be open to negotiating the issue. "Ukraine will choose the way to bring Crimea back, using political and military means," Tamila Tasheva, Zelensky's envoy for Crimea, told POLITICO. Andriy …
Dave Maisel(2023-04-06). The Loss of Dollar Hegemony by Rod Brana.peoplesparty.orgAt the end of World War II, the US emerged as the only power without wholesale destruction of its cities and towns, with its manufacturing at its peak, and its infrastructure unscathed. This position of dominance was further enforced and cemented by the US dollar becoming the currency of trade and reserve that is the basis of economic activity in the world. The advantage of having the dollar, which the US could "print" (now digitize) has been huge. But, it has also been abused by generations of politicians in Washington DC, and the arrangement is starting to unravel, at an accelerating pace. | Consider the effect…
David Barsamian(2023-04-06). Noam Chomsky: There Are Signs of Hope Amid Climate Crisis, Bank Failures and War.truthout.org[The following is excerpted from David Barsamian's recent interview with Noam Chomsky at AlternativeRadio.org.] David Barsamian: On March 20th, the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued its latest report. The new IPCC assessment from senior scientists warned that there's little time to lose in tackling the climate crisis. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said… |
Disability Justice, Rights Caucus of Workers World Party(2023-04-06). Mary Pinotti Kaessinger: Revolutionary, disability justice and rights fighter, labor organizer — Rest in power!workers.org The Disability Justice and Rights Caucus of Workers World Party (WWP) sadly announces the passing of our magnificent leader, Mary Pinotti Kaessinger, on March 14, 2023, at the age of 77. Mary Pinotti first became politically aware in the 1960s, during the Civil Rights Movement and the movement to protest . . . |
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). CATL: Hungary EV battery plant still a 'go'.ecns.cnIts battery plant in Hungary is "proceeding as planned", rebutting market rumors that the Hungarian plant had halted construction plans due to environmental issues.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Int'l flights continue to resume.ecns.cnInternational flights to and from China have been resuming since the country optimized its COVID-19 management measures, an official said on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts.ecns.cnFormer U.S. president Donald Trump turned his head toward photographers as he sat, stone-faced with shoulders rounded, at the defense table in a downtown Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). WTO urged to investigate chip export restrictions.ecns.cnChina has called on the World Trade Organization to step up supervision of United States-led export restrictions on crucial semiconductor technologies, which it says violate the body's fairness and transparency principles.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). More European countries said to be mulling prohibitions of AI chatbots.ecns.cnMore European countries are considering whether stricter measures are needed to restrain popular chatbots powered by artificial intelligence, or AI, after Italy became the first Western country to block ChatGPT last week.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Chinese scientists discover vast water source on the moon.ecns.cnChinese scientists have discovered a new water reservoir on the moon in the form of glass beads, which could have major significance for probing the water content of the Earth's only natural satellite and potentially extracting them to support future lunar missions.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). RMB's role grows globally as dollar alternatives sought.ecns.cnFactors supporting the growing role of the renminbi as an alternative to the dollar are China's role as a manufacturing powerhouse and the stability of the renminbi's value, experts said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Free HPV vaccines offered to students in Jiangsu.ecns.cnMore than 240,000 female students in Jiangsu province will receive free HPV shots this year to prevent cervical cancers, the vast majority of which have been confirmed to be caused by human papillomavirus.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). China-Laos Railway improving lives, trade.ecns.cnThe China-Laos Railway has significantly increased employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for residents along the line, accelerated the development of local tourism.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Fujian launches sea patrol operation in Taiwan Straits.ecns.cnA three-day joint patrol operation was launched in the central and northern parts of the Taiwan Straits, the Maritime Safety Administration of coastal Fujian province announced on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Expert applauds new modernization route.ecns.cnChina now contributes more to global growth than any other country, said Martin Jacques, a senior fellow at the United Kingdom's Cambridge University, adding it has taken the baton from the United States and become a powerhouse in the global economy.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Murder suspects caught after fleeing back to China.ecns.cnThree Chinese men suspected of kidnapping and killing a Chinese woman in Thailand and then returning to China have been detained in Wenzhou, a city in Zhejiang province, local police said on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). U.S. urged to forego Cold War mentality in ties with China.ecns.cnThe United States needs to reject the Cold War framework, as it is at a crossroads in relations with China, and is unfortunately and dangerously going down the wrong path, according to a recent opinion piece.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Harvard admits record number of Asian Americans.ecns.cnHarvard University has admitted a record number of Asian American students to its Class of 2027 as it faces allegations of bias against Asian students in its admissions process.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). New commander appointed for PLA garrison in Macao SAR.ecns.cnYu Changjiang, commander of the Sansha military garrison in Hainan Province, has been appointed as commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Garrison in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), the PLA garrison in Macao said on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Nearly 70% Chinese sweep tombs in environmentally-friendly way.ecns.cnData from Chinese authorities shows that about 10.4 million visitors swept tombs in an environmentally-friendly way on Qingming Festival, which fell on Wednesday this year, accounting for 69.45 percent of the total number of people who paid their respects on site.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Saudi, Iranian FMs meet in Beijing.ecns.cnSaudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met in Beijing on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). China carries out successful rocket vertical landing at sea.ecns.cnChina recently carried out a successful rocket vertical landing test at sea, with developers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) saying Thursday that the technology would lay the foundation for future applications including a recyclable near-space experiment platform as well as the development of space travel.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Glamorous view of Pangong Tso Lake in Tibet.ecns.cnAerial view shows the stunning scenery of Pangong Tso Lake at an average altitude of 4,242 meters in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Water-releasing Festival held in Sichuan.ecns.cnThe Water-releasing Festival is held at Dujiangyan, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 5, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Xinhai ferry terminal hub under construction in Haikou.ecns.cnThe terminal is a key project to promot integrated port and shipping operations with zero transfer services for tourists across the Qiongzhou Strait, and also an important project to support independent customs operations in the Hainan free trade port.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Joint patrol underway in Taiwan Strait.ecns.cnA Haixun 06, the largest patrol and rescue vessel in the Taiwan Strait, patrols in central and northern parts of the strait in east China's Fujian Province, April 5, 2023.
Editor(2023-04-06). Inside the Israeli panopticon.mronline.org Israeli surveillance is used to crush Palestinian resistance and their model is being exported across the globe.
Editor(2023-04-06). Why Zelensky will NOT take back Crimea.mronline.org Any attempt by a Ukrainian government to "take back" Crimea would be met with firm opposition and resistance from the people who live there.
Editor(2023-04-06). Sparing the Athletes: Revising the Russia-Belarus Sporting Ban.scheerpost.com By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch Collateral damage? Deserving and worthy of their punishment? The exclusion and banishment of Russian and Belarusian athletes has become the acceptable prejudice of many governments and a slew of sporting bodies. After the invasion of Ukraine in February last year, a number banded together to find ways to punish Russia, …
Editor(2023-04-06). UN Human Rights Council Condemns Impact of Unilateral Sanctions.scheerpost.com The resolution presented by Azerbaijan on behalf of Non-Aligned countries noted the impact of sanctions on key rights related to life, health, and freedom from hunger. It was predictably rejected by the US and its allies.
Efemia Chela(2023-04-06). Inside the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Africa.greenleft.org.auColonial-era laws are still used to oppress LGBTQ+ Africans, writes Efemia Chela, but the struggle to organise grassroots mutual aid and for legal rights continues.
Elsa Ojalehto, Yiqiang Zhan, Juulia Jylhà§và§, Chandra A. Reynolds, Anna K. Dahl Aslan, Ida K. Karlsson(2023-04-06). [Articles] Genetically and environmentally predicted obesity in relation to cardiovascular disease: a nationwide cohort study.thelancet.comObesity was associated with CVD regardless of PGSBMI category, but obesity influenced by genetic predisposition (genetically predicted high BMI) was less harmful than obesity influenced by environmental factors (obesity despite genetically predicted low BMI). However, additional genetic factors, not captured by the PGSBMI, still influence the associations.
Eric A. Gordon(2023-04-06). The Met stages Terence Blanchard's opera 'Champion' about boxer Emile Griffith.peoplesworld.org New York City's Metropolitan Opera, housed at Lincoln Center, ranks among the highest and most sophisticated expressions of artistic culture in the United States. The company shares a global renown with the leading opera houses of Europe. The Met attracts a great deal of attention, not only as a leader in the cultural field but …
Fabio Vighi(2023-04-06). Senile Economics: Bubble Ontology and the Pull of Gravity.indybay.orgThe entire banking system is closing in on folding, which is why it so desperately needs new inflationary liquidity to keep afloat. The Great Reset is our owners' authoritarian attempt to respond to this systemic threat by taking control of the collateral (our lives) and remain in the driving seat. All the rest is perception management.
Gerardo Villagrán del Corral(2023-04-06). Pactan 11 países latinoamericanos acciones contra la ola inflacionaria.globalizacion.caLa primera cumbre a distancia de la recién creada Alianza de Países de América Latina y el Caribe contra la Inflación acordó formar un grupo técnico que proponga y aplique las condiciones idóneas para intercambiar alimentos básicos y bienes intermedios,…
Gloria Rubac(2023-04-06). Hunger strikes at ICE detention centers protest slave labor.workers.org Protesters outside Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center in Bakersfield, California, June 4, 2020. "GEO is a billion-dollar company, and they're paying us $1 a day," 21-year-old detainee Cruz Martinez said. "They're getting rich off of us." (tinyurl.com/bdfm4y9h) On Feb. 16, Martinez and over 80 incarcerated immigrants began a hunger strike . . . |
Horacio Duque(2023-04-06). Colombia — øFracasará la paz total?globalizacion.caEl lamentable hecho de violencia ocurrido la semana anterior en el municipio de El Carmen (norte de Santander) en que perecieron 9 soldados y otro tanto resulto afectado como consecuencia de una acción militar ofensiva del Eln; que de acuerdo…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-06). Canada's Legacy Press Smears Assange to Deny the Public's Right to Know.libya360.wordpress.comPeter Biesterfeld Ithaka the Movie (@IthakaMovie). Free Julian Assange advocates with the Shiptons after a screening of Ithaka in Toronto, Ontario. 'Death spiral' is an apt description of the status of Canadian establishment journalism today, journalism that misinforms Canadian news consumers about international affairs, coverage that fails to bring reliable insight and understanding of Canada's…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-06). Russia and the Emergence of the Post-Western World.libya360.wordpress.comPaul Robinson A man holds a Russian flag during demonstrations in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Photo by Issouf Sanogo. Russian relations with the West are in tatters. In much of the rest of the world, however, the opposite seems to be true A few years back, at the University of Ottawa's summer convocation, I was startled…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-06). The Fight Against Neo-Colonialism in the Political Discourse of South Africa.libya360.wordpress.comVadim Balytnikov Neo-colonialism … meant few African countries could independently embark on any political and economic development route…The Western powers never envisaged independent African countries to decide their own development paths; rather, they sought to create dependent client states which could be manipulated according to the … requirements of … Western countries. Kgalema Motlanthe, former…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-06). Uganda Homosexuality Law Hides Behind Crimes of Empire.libya360.wordpress.comMargaret Kimberley Uganda's anti-homosexuality legislation has elicited worldwide condemnation. But that nation's history of invading, pillaging, and killing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with U.S. blessings, is rarely discussed. The parliament of the Republic of Uganda recently passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 , which makes it a crime to identify as gay. Same sex relationships…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-06). Ukraine: A Matter of Time?libya360.wordpress.comBoris Perius Zabolotsky The NATO war in Ukraine against Russia has been prolonged and intensified, as increasing hostilities. If we understand violence as the acceleration of time, the longer the conflict lasts, the greater its consequences will be, writes Valdai Club expert Boris Perius Zabolotsky. In March 2022, just after the start of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, the cover of Time magazine, referring to conflict,…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-06). Warmaking is Canada's Feminist Foreign Policy.libya360.wordpress.comTamara Lorincz The Trudeau government has militarized the Women, Peace and Security agenda. To mark International Women's Day, the Trudeau government hosted Ursula von der Leyen, the first female President of the European Commission, with a martial welcome to Canada. The EU President's visit was a public relations exercise that strategically deployed women and feminist tropes to…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-06). Why Pan-Africanists Must Defend Burkina Faso.libya360.wordpress.comKweku Martin-Peprah Cold War We all know we are in a Cold War. Some say the last one is still here, others say it's a newer, shallower one ("first as tragedy, then as farce blah blah"). Some say it was a struggle between ideological opposites, others say it was a crude struggle for power determined…
Jamal Rich(2023-04-06). D.C. to decriminalize street vending, if Congressional Republicans don't interfere.peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, April 4, the Washington, D.C., Council unanimously voted in favor of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023, a bylaw which will decriminalize street vending without a license, create vending zones, and waive unpaid civil citations related to licensing. Passage of the measure comes after several years of campaigning led by street …
Jason Ide, Labor Notes.(2023-04-06). What To Expect When You're Expecting (To Win).popularresistance.orgYou've done it. Your team of rank-and-file members has run for union office and won. In a few short weeks or months you will leave the truck, classroom, or hospital floor behind and join the staff of your local union. You've made promises to the members, and you don't want to let them down. | Back in 2009 I was in exactly this situation. I had been a member of Teamsters Local 814, packing art in a warehouse and filling in as shop steward. When incompetent leaders plunged our local into financial insolvency, our slate decided to run for union office. Soon we won our election and I found myself principal officer of…
Jay Stanley(2023-04-06). Tesla Camera Scandal is the Latest Lesson in Dangers of Letting Companies Record You.aclu.org Tesla employees passed around videos taken in car owners' private garages and other interesting recordings captured by the cameras built in to the company's vehicles, File this under "shocking but unsurprising." Shocking because it's a significant abuse of privacy — but unsurprising be…
John Perry, Covert Action Magazine.(2023-04-06). The United Nations Is Being Used In US Propaganda War Against Nicaragua.popularresistance.orgWhile the United States pays little regard to the human rights of many of its own citizens, it manifests intense interest in those of countries that it regards as its enemies. | Nicaragua, designated by both Trump and Biden as a "strategic threat," is seen as one of those enemies. Of the countries selected for their own annual human rights assessment by the U.S. State Department, Nicaragua merited special attention in 2022, with a 43-page report compared with, for example, only a 36-page analysis of neighboring El Salvador, where 66,000 people have been subjected to mass arrests in the past year. This is part of…
Judy Greenspan(2023-04-06). Prisoners and family members demand care not jails.workers.org Dublin, California In what was an incredibly moving ceremony and protest, former prisoners, family members, clergy, prison abolitionists and community organizations gathered at the Santa Rita Alameda County Jail in Dublin, April 1, to send this powerful message: "We need healing, housing and care, not deaths!" WW Photo: Judy GreenspanNoise . . . |
Latino Rebels(2023-04-06). Labor Victory in L.A. Schools.latinorebels.comHost Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Roosevelt High School teacher Jason Torres-Rangel to explain the plight of service workers in L.A. schools that led them to strike last month and why educators followed their lead.
Lee Camp, Mintpress News.(2023-04-06). How The Global South Has Risen In The Face Of US Sabotage.popularresistance.orgAjamu Baraka is a former U.S. Green Party vice-presidential candidate, a longstanding political activist, and a spokesperson for the Black Alliance for Peace. He joins Lee Camp this week for an interview with "Behind the Headlines." China's rise, U.S. meddling worldwide, international resistance to Western domination, and much more are covered in the hour. | "It would be unbelievable just a few years ago to see that the Chinese are able to broker an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, that countries in Latin America would actually openly criticize U.S. policies," Baraka said, discussing signs that global pow…
Maddi Johnson(2023-04-06). Transphobia — a product of capitalism.workers.org Portland, Oregon Note: The following talk was given during the Trans Day of Resistance, March 31 in Portland, Oregon. Johnson is a member of the Portland branch of Workers World Party. Maddi Johnson speaking at Trans Day of Resistance in Portland, March 31. Where does transphobia come from? Are we . . . |
manager(2023-04-06). The Fed Alone Cannot Create Black Full Employment.cepr.netFederal Reserve action may be a necessary component to reaching Black full employment, but it is not sufficient. Full employment for Black people will require additional policies including subsidized employment. The Federal Reserve aids job growth by lowering its interest rate. From the end of 2008 through 2016, and again for most of 2020 and …
Marjorie Cohn(2023-04-06). New York Indictment Is Just the Beginning of Trump's Mounting Legal Woes.truthout.orgOn March 30, Donald J. Trump was charged in New York with 34 felony counts of "Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree," for attempting to hide hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels. In the historic Indictment and accompanying Statement of Facts, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has amassed a strong case against Trump. Statements of Facts, which provide a road map of the… |
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-06). Chicago REI Store workers seek to unionize.peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—Can disappointment with your company's failure to live up to its professed progressive ideals drive your organizing drive? Apparently, for the workers at the REI store at the corner of Kingsbury and Schiller in Chicago, the answer is "yes." Like REI workers elsewhere, including those who have unionized with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-06). NLRB OKs union vote at Ohio charter school complex.peoplesworld.org COLUMBUS, Ohio —The National Labor Relations Board's top regional official in Southern Ohio OK'd union authorization votes at the big KIPP charter school complex in Columbus. Regional Director Patricia Nachand ruled on April 3 for votes among one unit of 125 educators, social workers, intervention specialists, teacher fellows, and student life coordinators and the other …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-06). UAW bargaining convention: From opening uncertainty to a path forward.peoplesworld.org DETROIT—The Auto Workers' bargaining convention in Detroit last month opened in uncertainty —who would lead it—and ended in setting tough priorities for upcoming talks with the Detroit 3. The uncertainty loomed because it was unclear, until the day before the March 27 start, that Shawn Fain, the challenger to incumbent Ray Curry in the union's …
Martha Grevatt(2023-04-06). March for Queer & Trans Youth Autonomy.workers.org New York City More than 430 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been pushed in legislatures across the U.S. within the past three months, a terrifyingly swift escalation in cruelty, even for this country. To say that we are witnessing an emerging genocide would not be hyperbole. This is why an impressive number . . . |
Martha Grevatt(2023-04-06). UAW's Bargaining Convention revives its fighting tradition.workers.org Detroit The Special Bargaining Convention of the United Auto Workers met March 27-29 in Detroit. These conventions are held quadrennially, typically in the same year that the union's contracts with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) expire. Delegates from every UAW local discuss and vote on an "omnibus" resolution . . . |
Middle East Monitor(2023-04-06). Saudi Arabia invests almost $40bn to become Video Gaming Hub.juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — In line with its ambitions to diversify its economy away from oil and to become a video gaming powerhouse, Saudi Arabia will be investing $38 billion in the local online gaming industry in Riyadh. According to a report by Bloomberg on Monday, Savvy Gaming Group, a subsidiary of the …
Mike Ludwig(2023-04-06). Narcan No Longer Needs a Prescription, But Its Price Tag Could Limit Access.truthout.orgThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved over-the-counter sales of the opioid overdose reversal medication Narcan, a move that advocates say will reduce stigma around a lifesaving medication and increase access for people in need — if they can afford to pay for it. Narcan is a popular nasal spray version of the drug naloxone, the antidote administered to quickly block the effects of… |
Nazz Aboutabl(2023-04-06). Grassroots Power Catapults Working Class Hero Brandon Johnson to Chicago Mayor's Office.peoplesaction.orgPeople's Action Members Play a Key Role in Victory WASHINGTON, D.C. — People's Action and its members today celebrated Brandon Johnson's election as mayor of Chicago, bringing home People's Action's vision of trusted elected officials working for public safety rooted in communities with good jobs, a sustainable economy, and a government that works for all …
Nazz Aboutabl(2023-04-06). Judge Janet Protasiewicz's Victory Is a Win for Democracy in Wisconsin and the Nation.peoplesaction.orgPeople's Action Members Play a Key Role in Victory WASHINGTON, D.C. — People's Action and its members celebrate the election of Judge Janet Protasiewicz to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, a victory for democracy in Wisconsin and the nation. Grassroots organizing powered Judge Protasiewicz's victory. "Wisconsin voters demanded democracy loud and clear and will accept nothing …
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-06). Brazil Presidential Advisor Met With Putin in Moscow.orinocotribune.comCelso Amorim, head advisor to the Brazilian Presidency, met with President Vladimir Putin for a one hour meeting during a discreet trip to Moscow last week. | Amorim was received by the Secretary of the Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, and by the Kremlin's main advisor for international affairs, Yuri Ushakov. He also had lunch with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who will visit Brasília on the 17th. | The two spoke a little about bilateral issues: the trade flow between Brazil and Russia, the supply of fertilizers, the possibility of using local currencies to offset exports and imports. Then they turned to qu…
P. M. Campbell, Left Voice.(2023-04-06). Measuring The Value Of Student Housing.popularresistance.orgCUNY Hunter College's Brookdale Residence Hall is home to over 600 Hunter College students, where residents have a unique opportunity to foster community through social, educational, and cultural programs. It is organized by Resident Assistants, and a quick commute from New York City's cultural hotspots and classes. Brookdale is unique in its affordability among CUNY housing, costing students less than $10,000 per academic year, but the dorm is currently in danger. | On October 13, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayer Eric Adams publicized the creation of an "Education Hub" at Brookdale Campus without mentioning…
Paul Buhle(2023-04-06). A Singular Reality, or Not.mronline.org John Bellamy Foster, John Ross, Deborah Veneziale, and Vijay Prashad, Washington's New Cold War: A Socialist Perspective (New York: Monthly Review Press, 2023), 108 pages, $15. The "singular reality" (my phrase) on display here is the imagined reality in the mind's eye of Beltline/Pentagon global strategists. Few readers will be surprised at the cravings of …
Paul Kiel(2023-04-06). Luxury Yachts and Private Planes Are Huge Tax Breaks for the Ultrawealthy.truthout.orgThis story was originally published by ProPublica. Flying to Ireland to inhale the seaside air as you drive a golf ball into the scenic distance. Crossing the country to reach your enormous yacht, which is ready for your Hudson River pleasure cruise. Hosting a governor's wife on your very own aircraft. These are only a few of the joys that the richest Americans have experienced in recent years… |
People's Dispatch.(2023-04-06). 15 Million In The US To Be Kicked Off Of Public Health Benefits.popularresistance.orgAs US-based news is inundated with coverage surrounding the spectacle of former president Donald Trump's arraignment, 15 million people are being quietly phased out of receiving Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits, beginning April 1 and going through May and July. | As the Joe Biden administration will end the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration on May 11, starting this past weekend states have already begun to kick people off of Medicaid and CHIP. These states are all Republican Party-controlled: Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, New Hampshire, and South Dakota.
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-06). Another fragmented election verdict in Bulgaria may worsen political crisis.peoplesdispatch.orgThe elections held in Bulgaria on April 2—the fifth in the last two years—have again resulted in a fragmented verdict as no single party or bloc managed to attain a simple majority in the 240-seat parliament, plunging the country into deeper political chaos. The polls saw a voter turnout of 40.63% as the majority of voters abstained from participating. As per the results, the conservative GERB-led coalition, led by former President Boyko Borisov, is in the front with 69 seats (2+) and 26.49% votes, while the liberal coalition of We Continue the Change (PP) and Democratic Bulgaria (DB), led by Kiril Pe…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-06). Greek workers intensify protests against further privatization of water utilities.peoplesdispatch.orgOn March 21, the Greek parliament passed a bill to revamp the Energy Regulatory Authority as the Waste, Energy, and Water Regulatory Authority, and expand its scope to include water and urban services. Unions and the communist party say that this will pave the way for further privatization…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-06). Israeli aggression continues for the third day at Al-Aqsa compound.peoplesdispatch.org Israel has been carrying out attacks inside the Al-Aqsa mosque compound during Ramadan for the last couple of years. Also known as Haram al-Sharif, the mosque inside occupied East Jerusalem is considered the third holiest site in Islam…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-06). Peruvian Congress votes against impeaching de-facto President Dina Boluarte.peoplesdispatch.orgOn Tuesday April 4, Peru's right-wing dominated Congress, with 37 votes in favor, 64 against and 10 abstentions, rejected a motion to launch an impeachment process against de-facto President Dina Boluarte. Boluarte emerged unscathed due to the key political alliances she made with conservative legislators in the parliament, in betrayal of the progressive ticket she was elected on. | The
rebekah(2023-04-06). Norfolk Southern's Huge Profits Go 80 Percent To Top Honchos' Checks.inequality.orgUnions, safety specialists, and—now—the residents of East Palestine, Ohio, have contended that corporate greed drove Norfolk Southern Railway to cut corners on safety inspections and prevention, thus leading to the disastrous Feb. 3 wreck there. But buried deep in the March 31 federal Justice Department filing, for both itself and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, …
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-06). AOC Renews Call for Clarence Thomas to Be Impeached Following Bombshell Report.truthout.orgCalls for conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to be impeached erupted again on Thursday after a bombshell report from ProPublica unveiled ethics violations at a level that experts say has never before been seen within the Supreme Court. According to an explosive investigation published by ProPublica Thursday morning, Clarence Thomas has accepted a huge number of lavish vacations… |
Shawn Fremstad(2023-04-06). Jobs Day Preview: What to Expect in the March Report.cepr.netThe monthly Employment Situation is scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, April 7th at 8: 30 AM Eastern Time. The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the resulting contagion added a major element of uncertainty to an economy that already was not following any clear course. There were already widespread …
Staff(2023-04-06). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: El trabajo de notarías y registros (II parte).mesaredonda.cubadebate.cuDirectivos del Ministerio de Justicia responderán este jueves en la Mesa Redonda a las inquietudes de la población sobre el trabajo actual, los avances y dificultades en las Notarías y los diversos Registros legales existentes, en la segunda de las emisiones dedicadas a este sensible tema.
Staff(2023-04-06). La dirección del país intercambia con los principales dirigentes juveniles.cubadebate.cuDe manera muy natural y en estas horas que todavía saben a festejos por los nuevos aniversarios de la Juventud Comunista y de los Pioneros, se produjo el intercambio entre la dirección del país, y el Buró Nacional de la UJC y presidentes de organizaciones estudiantiles y movimientos juveniles.
Staff(2023-04-06). Florida: Hombre de 21 años arroja a su hijo a los caimanes, tras asesinar a la madre del niño.cubadebate.cuUn niño de dos años fue encontrado dentro de la boca de un caimán en Florida poco después de la muerte de su madre. Ahora, un miembro de su familia rompió el silencio desde que las tragedias ocurrieron. El cuerpo del niño pequeño Taylen Mosley fue encontrado dentro del reptil la semana pasada, un día después de que su madre fuera brutalmente apuñalada.
Staff(2023-04-06). Ministerio de Justicia apuesta por la transformación digital para mejorar los servicios notariales y registrales.cubadebate.cuAl comentar sobre las dinámicas de los servicios notariales y registrales del sistema del Ministerio de Justicia, Olga Lidia Pérez Díaz, directora general de Notarías y Registros Públicos del MINJUS, resaltó que en los últimos tiempos se han incrementado exponencialmente los servicios notariales y también los registrales. "Creo que es la primera vez luego del triunfo revolucionario que se autorizan tantos documentos notariales", expresó.
Staff(2023-04-06). Celebrarán este mes XXIII Bienal Internacional de Humorismo Gráfico.cubadebate.cuLa Unión de Periodistas de Cuba y el Museo del Humor de San Antonio de los Baños celebrarán del 9 al 12 de abril la edición 23 de la Bienal Internacional de Humorismo Gráfico. El evento invita a humoristas e historietistas nacionales y del mundo a debatir a través del arte sobre la discriminación patriarcal, la violencia de género y otros temas.
Staff(2023-04-06). Cuba y China firman acuerdo para abrir un laboratorio en la ciudad de Chengdu.cubadebate.cuInstituciones de Cuba y China firmaron esta jornada un acuerdo que sienta las bases para abrir un laboratorio en la ciudad de Chengdu (suroccidente) dedicado a las investigaciones en neurotecnología y bioingeniería. El nuevo laboratorio se sumará a otros centros operados en el gigante asiático por los dos Gobiernos.
Staff(2023-04-06). Extienden autorizo de vacuna Soberana 02 como dosis de refuerzo.cubadebate.cuEl Centro para el Control Estatal de Medicamentos, Equipos y Dispositivos Médicos aprobó la extensión del Autorizo de Uso en Emergencia de la vacuna Soberana 02 como dosis de refuerzo en personas inmunizadas con diferentes vacunas contra la COVID-19.Así lo informó en su cuenta oficial en Twitter, el Instituto Finlay de Vacunas.
Staff(2023-04-06). Reafirman Cuba y Angola históricos nexos diplomáticos.cubadebate.cuCuba y Angola reafirmaron este jueves la histórica relación bilateral que une a ambos países, en la XV Sesión de la Comisión Intergubernamental de Cooperación Económica y Científico-Técnica, con sede en La Habana. El evento estuvo presidido por Ricardo Cabrisas Ruíz, y Adao Francisco Correia de Almeida, ministro angolano de Estado.
Staff(2023-04-06). Calls Grow for Russia to Free Jailed U.S. Journalist Evan Gershkovich, Accused of Espionage.democracynow.org We speak with Joshua Yaffa, a close friend of Evan Gershkovich, The Wall Street Journal reporter who has been jailed in Russia since his arrest last week, when he was accused of trying to obtain state secrets related to the Russian military — days after the United States indicted a Russian man in Brazil on espionage charges. Gershkovich's parents left the Soviet Union for the United States before he was born, and he has reported in Russia since 2017. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Press freedom groups have denounced his arrest and urged Russia to immediately release him. Yaffa is The…
Staff(2023-04-06). Headlines for April 6, 2023.democracynow.orgIsrael Raids Al-Aqsa Mosque for Second Night, Bombs Gaza in Response to Rocket Fire, New Studies Find Ice Sheets Are Vulnerable to Rapid Collapse from Global Heating, Saudi and Iranian Envoys Agree to Reopen Embassies in China-Brokered Deal, France's Macron Asks China's Xi to "Bring Russia to Its Senses" over Ukraine, House Speaker Meets Taiwanese President, Urges Speed-Up of U.S. Arms Deliveries, Pence Won't Appeal Order to Testify to Federal Grand Jury over Jan. 6 Insurrection, Indiana, Idaho and Kansas Latest States to Pass Laws Violating Trans Rights, Texas Agrees to Pay $144M to…
Staff(2023-04-06). "The Undertow": Author Jeff Sharlet on Trump, the Far Right & the Growing Threat of Fascism in U.S.democracynow.org We speak with award-winning journalist and author Jeff Sharlet, who has spent the last decade reporting on the growing threat of fascism across the United States. In his new book, The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War, Sharlet says the language of "civil war" has become central to right-wing rhetoric, mainstreamed by former President Donald Trump, Congressmember Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Republicans.
Staff(2023-04-06). Reporters Without Borders Denied Entry to Visit Assange in U.K. Prison; No NGO Has Seen Him in 4 Years.democracynow.org WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has spent the last four years locked up at the Belmarsh high-security prison in London, where he has been fighting extradition to the United States on espionage charges. He faces up to 175 years in prison if convicted. This week, amid growing concerns about Assange's health, Reporters Without Borders attempted to become the first NGO to visit with Assange since his arrest four years ago. Despite being given approval, RSF representatives, including our guest, RSF secretary-general and executive director Christophe Deloire, were denied entry.
Staff(2023-04-06). Latin American Governments Work Together To Tackle Inflation (+Delcy Rodríguez).orinocotribune.comThis Wednesday, Mexico and 10 Latin American countries, members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), reached seven agreements to combat inflation and facilitate regional trade, including the creation of a Technical Working Group with government representatives from each nation to identify cooperation measures. | The participating nations also agreed to promote logistical and financial measures that allow the exchange of basic food basket products and intermediate goods in better conditions, taking into account the reality of each country, with the priority of lowering costs. | In accor…
Staff(2023-04-06). PSUV's Hugo Cabezas Arrested in Corruption Crackdown.orinocotribune.comA presentation hearing of 13 new detainees for corruption in the Venezuelan Corporation of Guayana and Cartones de Venezuela has been held, in which former PSUV leader Hugo Cabezas is one of the detainees. | This information was released on Wednesday, March 5, by the minister for communication and information, Freddy àëáñez, via social media. He added that Pedro Maldonado, Edgar Sánchez, and Felipe Contreras from the Corporación Venezolana de Guayana (CVG), among others, were also presented. | Hugo Cabezas served as a PSUV deputy until his appointment as president of Cartones de Venezuela, a Venezuelan state…
Staff(2023-04-06). PSUV's Hugo Cabezas Captured in New Round of Corruption Arrests.orinocotribune.comA presentation hearing of 13 new detainees for corruption in the Venezuelan Corporation of Guayana and Cartones de Venezuela has been held, in which former PSUV leader Hugo Cabezas is one of the detainees. | This information was released on Wednesday, March 5, by the minister for communication and information, Freddy àëáñez, via social media. He added that Pedro Maldonado, Edgar Sánchez, and Felipe Contreras from the Corporación Venezolana de Guayana (CVG), among others, were also presented. | Hugo Cabezas served as a PSUV deputy until his appointment as president of Cartones de Venezuela, a Venezuelan state…
Staff(2023-04-06). Venezuela's Public Ministry: 51 People Detained on Corruption Charges So Far.orinocotribune.comA total of 51 people have been detained for being involved in different acts of corruption across Venezuela, reported Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab. At a press conference, Saab explained that the detainees include, but are not limited to, those related to the PDVSA-Crypto cases, the Corporación Venezolana de Guayana (CVG) case, as well as detained judges and regional/parliamentary officials. | "To date, there are 51 people who have been detained for various corruption schemes, including that of PDVSA-Crypto, CVG, and detained judges," the Attorney General announced this Wednesday, March 5. "When…
Staff(2023-04-06). Venezuela's VP Rodríguez Meets With Guinea-Bissau Minister.orinocotribune.comThe vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, held a working meeting this Wednesday with the vice prime minister for interior and public order of Guinea-Bissau, Soares Sambú. | The meeting aimed to strengthen the strategic alliances between nations and relaunch a program enabling each country to face the new challenges facing their respective regions. | Venezuela and Guinea-Bissau, in 17 year…
Staff(2023-04-06). 7 April, Ottawa: Hands off Al-Aqsa! Emergency Protest.samidoun.net 🚨OTTAWA — EMERGENCY PROTEST FOR AL-AQSA🚨 In the past two nights, Zionist Occupation Forces stormed the al-Aqsa mosque and brutally shot, assaulted, detained and forcibly removed Palestinian Muslim worshippers. The worshippers were in al-Aqsa performing i'tikaf, a part of Ramadan's rituals where Muslims remain in mosques overnight to pray. The desecration of one of Jerusalem's …
Staff(2023-04-06). 8 April, Berlin: Demonstrate for Al-Aqsa and the Palestinian People.samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network and the Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, call for broad participation in the popular demonstration on Saturday, April 8, in Berlin, Germany "to declare with one voice that our Palestinian people will respond to the call of duty in defense of their people and sanctities, and in …
Staff(2023-04-06). 8 April, Cologne: Solidarity with Palestine, Defend Al-Aqsa.samidoun.net The armed resistance, based on popular support, has shown that it is the only legitimate protector of Al-Aqsa and Palestine. And just as the masses of our people in the occupied homeland rose up in all the squares of Palestine, the time has come for our people in the diaspora to rise up to express …
Staff(2023-04-06). 8 April, Online Event — Palestine, Land, Liberation and Return: Learn about the Ottawa conference.samidoun.net Join us Saturday, April 8 at 10 AM Pacific, 1 PM Eastern, 5 PM UTC to discuss Palestine, the next steps in the struggle on Turtle Island/in North America, and the Ottawa Liberation Conference, coming up at the end of the month. The news from Palestine — the outrageous attacks on Al-Aqsa, the vicious settler …
Staff(2023-04-06). In Michigan, a Historic Victory for Abortion Rights.aclu.org Last year's decision overturning Roe v. Wade proved to be a major galvanizing moment for people who support abortion rights in communities across the country as some bans already on the books began to go into effect. One of those states is Michigan, where a grassroots coalition had growing concerns about an archaic 1931 abortion ban that could go into effect if the Supreme Court overturned Roe, and had already been working to prepare. Their tireless work put abortion rights on the ballot with Proposition 3, which secures the right to reproductive freedom in Michigan, protecting abortion, prenatal care, birth c…
The Associated Press(2023-04-06). Mexico's President Calls Charges Against Trump Political.latinorebels.comMexico's president said Wednesday he opposes the criminal charges filed against former U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting they were brought for political reasons during an electoral campaign.
The Conversation(2023-04-06). Migrant Deaths in Mexico Put Spotlight on US Immigration Enforcement Policy.latinorebels.comAmong the factors that led to the fire-related deaths of migrants in a detention facility in Juárez is the decadeslong immigration enforcement policies of the U.S. and Mexican governments that have seen the number of people kept in such facilities skyrocket.
The Lever(2023-04-06). Analyzing Brandon Johnson's Surprise Victory In Chicago.levernews.comIn this special bonus episode for paying subscribers, we explore the surprise win of progressive Brandon Johnson over corporate-backed candidate Paul Vallas in Chicago's mayoral election this week. Lever reporters
Tom Athanasiou, Resilience.(2023-04-06). The Planet Will Warm Past 1.5 ∞C — What Now?popularresistance.orgThe only way of ensuring that the overshoot is temporary is to decisively defeat the fossil fuel cartel. | The 1.5 ∞C temperature target is difficult to honestly and openly discuss. Within the climate movement, it has become a locus of anguish, confusion, and even despair. Long a symbol of mobilization and hope, 1.5 ∞ has become central to both activist campaigns and scientific analysis. Yet it's now clear that the planet will almost certainly warm more than 1.5 ∞C. | This is a rough prospect. It will likely condemn countless communities, many of them largely innocent of responsibility for the c…
W. T. Whitney Jr.(2023-04-06). U.S. Congress terrorizes Cuba: GOP seeks power to designate island a terrorism sponsor.peoplesworld.org Although Cuba's Revolution survived military invasion, guerrilla actions, terrorist attacks, and bacteriologic warfare, enough was not enough. Now, there are pay-offs to dissidents, manipulation of worldwide media coverage, and weaponization of social media capabilities. And of course, the U.S. economic and financial blockade persists, after 60 years, with no sign of stopping any time soon. …
WSWS(2023-04-06). IYSSE in New Zealand holds meeting against the war in Ukraine.wsws.orgThe IYSSE's meeting at Victoria University of Wellington called for an anti-war movement based on the international working class. Speakers discussed the causes of the war in Ukraine, the pro-imperialist politics of pseudo-left groups, and the university's promotion of far-right war propaganda.
WSWS(2023-04-06). Ford Saarlouis: The strikes in France and the fight against plant closure.wsws.orgIt is now essential for workers to take the initiative and wage a serious fight to defend all remaining jobs at the plant. The plant is still standing, production is still running. It is now that a strike and a real struggles must be discussed and organized.
WSWS(2023-04-06). US House Speaker McCarthy demands faster arms sales to Taiwan.wsws.orgHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy met with Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen in California, in the latest move in a bipartisan effort by the White House and Congress to end the one China policy and escalate the US confrontation with China.
WSWS(2023-04-06). Teachers across England overwhelmingly reject derisory pay offer.wsws.orgBoth the education unions and the government knew full well that educators would reject the pay offer and have used the "talks" to diffuse anger and opposition through political theatre and posturing, with the unions now calling for "fresh talks".
WSWS(2023-04-06). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa.wsws.orgRail workers in Portugal begin further strikes to last through April, over pay, conditions and safety; Palestinians in Israel hold one-day general strike after 26-year-old doctor shot dead by police outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City; strikes continue in South Africa at retail giant Makro for pay and to protest the sacking of strikers…
WSWS(2023-04-06). Los Angeles school workers speak out on working conditions, sellout tentative agreement.wsws.orgThis week, 30,000 classified workers in Los Angeles Unified School District are voting on a tentative agreement that fails to raise their pay and working conditions out of the poverty-level conditions that have prevailed for decades, following a three-day strike last month which shut down the nation's second-largest school district.
WSWS(2023-04-06). Question marks emerge over dollar supremacy.wsws.orgThe series of financial storms in the US, of which the collapse of SVB and concerns over the stability of middle-sized banks is the latest, is causing nervousness.
WSWS(2023-04-06). Sri Lankan Telecom workers strike against privatisation.wsws.orgThe privatisation of state-owned enterprises and the destruction of tens of thousands of public sector jobs, are part of the IMF-dictated austerity measures being imposed by the Wickremesinghe government.
_____(2023-04-06). NATOstan, Previously Known as Europe.strategic-culture.org "The NATO expanders are telling us that Russia's actions inside its unchanged borders are exactly why we had to expand NATO's borders. Russia's reaction to NATO's expansion enlargement justifies NATO's enlargement expansion." — Patrick Armstrong | (Click on the image to enlarge)…
Al Mayadeen, Orinoco Tribune.(2023-04-06). Cuba Wins Lawsuit Against Vulture Fund In London Court.popularresistance.orgIn a hearing held on Tuesday at the High Court of England and Wales, Judge Sara Cockerill notified the lawyers for the parties of the judgment corresponding to the lawsuit filed by the vulture fund CRF 1 Limited against the Republic of Cuba and the Banco Nacional de Cuba (BNC). | The ruling accepted the standpoint sustained by the Cuban side during the process and dismissed CRF's claim against the Cuban state. | According to the court ruling, the wrongdoings by BNC officials, subject first to a criminal investigation and then a court ruling, were reasonable grounds for the Cuban government to deny its consent to…
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Regional countries need to see who is fueling tensions across the Taiwan Strait: FM spokeswoman.ecns.cnComments on the locations of the four new military bases added in the Philippines say that it is apparently targeted at China, which speaks to the concern shared by many insightful people in the Philippines, who worry that this may draw their country into the whirlpool of a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). China's service sector expands, still room for stability.ecns.cnChina's services sector activity expanded for a third straight month in March amid further recovery in business activity with the optimized COVID-19 containment measures, a private survey showed on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). NATO is in no position to criticize or pressure China: FM spokeswoman.ecns.cnThe U.S. and the military bloc of NATO shoulder unshirkable responsibilities on the Ukraine crisis and NATO is in no position to criticize or pressure China, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday at a press conference in Beijing.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). With secret contract, U.S. uses spyware to supervise world: NYT.ecns.cnUnder the secret contract finalized on Nov. 8, 2021, the Israeli firm, NSO Group, gave the U.S. government access to one of its most powerful weapons — a geolocation tool that can covertly track mobile phones around the world without the phone user's knowledge or consent.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Xi, Macron jointly meet the press.ecns.cnChinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly met the press after their talks in Beijing on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Xi holds trilateral meeting with Macron, von der Leyen.ecns.cnChinese President Xi Jinping held a trilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Insights丨China's economic strength, resilience to bring Asia Pacific increased prosperity: expert.ecns.cnNew Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe said China is already the engine of Asia, and increasingly, China is also the engine of the world. "We're gonna rely on China's economic strength and resilience to be able to pull our part of the world, the Asia Pacific region, into an era of increased prosperity."
Jamal Rich(2023-04-06). D.C. to decriminalize street vending if Congressional Republicans don't interfere.peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, April 4, the Washington, D.C., Council unanimously voted in favor of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023, a bylaw which will decriminalize street vending without a license, create vending zones, and waive unpaid civil citations related to licensing. Passage of the measure comes after several years of campaigning led by street …
Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa(2023-04-06). CovertAction Bulletin — The Occupation Has One Face: Palestinian Reaction to Israeli Protests.covertactionmagazine.comMass protests in Israel broke out after Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu fired his Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant. Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated against Netanyahu's planned judicial reform—really, a legislative coup. But nowhere in the media coverage was any discussion of how the protests or the judicial reform itself would impact the Palestinian people who continue to live under Israeli occupation and terror…
Staff(2023-04-06). øCómo el uso de celulares ha cambiado el cerebro humano?cubadebate.cuLa primera llamada con un teléfono móvil se hizo hace 50 años. Desde entonces, estos dispositivos se han convertido en una herramienta esencial que nos ayuda a llevar adelante nuestras vidas. øPero también alteran la forma en que funciona nuestro cerebro?.
Staff(2023-04-06). Presentador de Fox News sobre acciones de Trump: "Se ve muy mal atacar a la familia del juez"cubadebate.cuSteve Doocy, de Fox News, criticó Donald Trump por perseguir a la familia del juez que supervisa el caso penal de Trump en Manhattan. En "Fox & Friends" el miércoles por la mañana, Doocy señaló que el juez Juan Merchan le había advertido a Trump durante su comparecencia el martes que no usara las redes sociales para incitar a la violencia.
Staff(2023-04-06). SNB 62: Villa Clara vence a Ciego de àÅvila y se queda solo en la cima de la tabla.cubadebate.cuVilla Clara venció hoy 9×4 a Ciego de àÅvila en su estadio Augusto César Sandino y aprovechó la derrota de Las Tunas para quedarse solo en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, que transita por sus segundas subseries particulares.Los anaranjados del mentor Ramón Moré pegaron 14 jits y fueron comandados por Yeniet Pérez.
Staff(2023-04-06). Argentina deberá pagar 1330 millones de euros a los fondos buitres tras fallo del Tribunal de Londres.cubadebate.cuArgentina recibió este miércoles un nuevo fallo desfavorable en la justicia internacional. Esta vez por parte del Tribunal Superior de Londres, que determinó que el país deberá pagar 1330 millones de euros por el incumplimiento de los pagos de bonos atados al crecimiento económico que se emitieron en los canjes de deuda de 2005 y 2010, los famosos "Cupones PBI".
Staff(2023-04-06). Asesinato del fundador de Cash App eleva las críticas sobre la falta de seguridad en San Francisco.cubadebate.cuBob Lee, fundador de la multimillonaria empresa tecnológica Cash App, murió el martes después de recibir varias puñaladas en el centro de la ciudad californiana, informó su familia.La Policía encontró a Lee, de 43 años, con heridas de arma blanca. Intentó salvarle la vida, pero finalmente falleció en el hospital. Hubo 56 homicidios en la ciudad en 2021 y 2022.
Staff(2023-04-07). Cuba prioriza la gestión sostenible del agua en medio del cambio climático.cubadebate.cuLa búsqueda de soluciones alternativas y la implementación de estrategias para gestionar el uso del agua con eficiencia, son prioridades del Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos (INRH) para este 2023, afirmó Manuel Marrero Cruz, Primer Ministro de la República de Cuba.
Staff(2023-04-07). Yoan Moncada está encendido y lidera la Liga Americana.cubadebate.cuEl tercera base regular de los Chicago White Sox, el cubano Yoan Moncada, ha tenido un gran inicio de temporada en MLB 2023. La víspera, su equipo de White Sox derrotó 7àó3 a San Francisco Giants y Moncada impulsó una carrera.
Staff(2023-04-06). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: El trabajo de notarías y registros (II parte).mesaredonda.cubadebate.cuDirectivos del Ministerio de Justicia responderán este jueves en la Mesa Redonda a las inquietudes de la población sobre el trabajo actual, los avances y dificultades en las Notarías y los diversos Registros legales existentes, en la segunda de las emisiones dedicadas a este sensible tema.
Staff(2023-04-06). Celebrarán este mes XXIII Bienal Internacional de Humorismo Gráfico.cubadebate.cuLa Unión de Periodistas de Cuba y el Museo del Humor de San Antonio de los Baños celebrarán del 9 al 12 de abril la edición 23 de la Bienal Internacional de Humorismo Gráfico. El evento invita a humoristas e historietistas nacionales y del mundo a debatir a través del arte sobre la discriminación patriarcal, la violencia de género y otros temas.
Staff(2023-04-06). Extienden autorizo de vacuna Soberana 02 como dosis de refuerzo.cubadebate.cuEl Centro para el Control Estatal de Medicamentos, Equipos y Dispositivos Médicos aprobó la extensión del Autorizo de Uso en Emergencia de la vacuna Soberana 02 como dosis de refuerzo en personas inmunizadas con diferentes vacunas contra la COVID-19.Así lo informó en su cuenta oficial en Twitter, el Instituto Finlay de Vacunas.
Staff(2023-04-06). Cuba y China firman acuerdo para abrir un laboratorio en la ciudad de Chengdu.cubadebate.cuInstituciones de Cuba y China firmaron esta jornada un acuerdo que sienta las bases para abrir un laboratorio en la ciudad de Chengdu (suroccidente) dedicado a las investigaciones en neurotecnología y bioingeniería. El nuevo laboratorio se sumará a otros centros operados en el gigante asiático por los dos Gobiernos.
Staff(2023-04-06). La dirección del país intercambia con los principales dirigentes juveniles.cubadebate.cuDe manera muy natural y en estas horas que todavía saben a festejos por los nuevos aniversarios de la Juventud Comunista y de los Pioneros, se produjo el intercambio entre la dirección del país, y el Buró Nacional de la UJC y presidentes de organizaciones estudiantiles y movimientos juveniles.
Staff(2023-04-06). Reafirman Cuba y Angola históricos nexos diplomáticos.cubadebate.cuCuba y Angola reafirmaron este jueves la histórica relación bilateral que une a ambos países, en la XV Sesión de la Comisión Intergubernamental de Cooperación Económica y Científico-Técnica, con sede en La Habana. El evento estuvo presidido por Ricardo Cabrisas Ruíz, y Adao Francisco Correia de Almeida, ministro angolano de Estado.
Maximillian Alvarez(2023-04-06). An essential workers' history of the pandemic.therealnews.com The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic devastated the working class from the start. Those deemed "essential workers" in the service, medical, transportation, agriculture, and other sectors were hit particularly hard. While the sacrifices of workers were paid lip service in the early days of the pandemic, the rhetoric rapidly shifted towards denunciations of a "labor shortage" as worker resistance mounted with time. As the capitalist class continues to espouse a dominant narrative of the pandemic that insists that the worst is over and workers ought to accept diminished real wages and deteriorating conditions, the ne…
Sean Callebs(2023-04-06). The Heat: Islamic State Khorasan.america.cgtn.com Global warnings over a new terror group. Who are they and what do they want? The emergence of a new militant organization is raising alarm throughout Afghanistan. The Islamic State Khorasan or IS-K has taken responsibility for several deadly attacks across the country since the …
Dan Collyns(2023-04-06). Peru's Indigenous communities protest controversial bill.america.cgtn.com A lawmaker from a right-wing party in Peru has put forward a parliamentary bill that would dismantle Amazon reserves created for indigenous people living in isolation. The controversial move has sparked pushback from Indigenous Amazon groups who want to protect the vulnerable tribes. CGTN's Dan …
Nitza Soledad Perez(2023-04-06). Florida passes permit-less concealed carry gun law.america.cgtn.com At a time when the United States is seeing a surge in mass shootings, Florida has become the latest state to allow citizens to carry concealed loaded weapons almost anywhere without a permit.
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Azerbaijani troops stage incursions into Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPanArmenian.netApril 5, 2023 Armenian villagers have foiled Azerbaijan's attempts to advance — MP Lawmaker Andranik Kocharyan from the ruling Civil Contract party has said that Azerbaijan has tried to violate Armenia's border in different parts in recent days, but the residents of the villages have prevented Baku's attempt. *** According to Kocharyan, both the border …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Azerbaijan expels four Iranian diplomats.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAnadolu AgencyApril 6, 2023 4 Iranian diplomats declared 'persona non grata' in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry declared four employees working for Iran's Embassy in Baku "persona non grata" and told them to leave the country within the next 48 hours over alleged provocations, the ministry said Thursday. A statement issued by the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Regime change proceeds: State Departments sanctions Georgian judges, assassinations feared next.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comCivil GeorgiaApril 6, 2023 Georgian Judges Sanctioned by US State Department Speak Out Against Accusations Mikheil Chinchaladze, Levan Murusidze, Irakli Shengelia and Valerian Tsertsvadze, the judges from the Georgian "judicial clan" who were sanctioned by the U.S. State Department on April 5, have made their first comments on the sanctions imposed yesterday by the US …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Azerbaijan pushes fragmentation of Iran, rule by diaspora.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAzertagApril 4, 2023 The social and political situation in Iran is getting tense day by day The protests that started in Iran in September of last year are still going on. The slogans raised in these actions are getting sharper. Protest actions were again held in West and East Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, Mazandaran, Khuzistan and a …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Insatiable NATO prepares to swallow Malta.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOAllied Maritime CommandApril 6, 2023 Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 builds partnership with Malta Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG 2) conducted a scheduled port visit to La Valletta from April 1-3. *** Commander, SNMCMG2 Turkish Navy Captain Ahmet Serhat Akyazi, along with his chief of staff and the ships' commanding officers, paid …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). NATO installs anti-ballistic missile system in nation bordering Ukraine.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOAllied Air CommandApril 6, 2023 Italian surface-based air defence system fully operational in Slovakia The Italian Army SAMP/T surface-based air defence system deployed to Slovakia has officially been declared fully operational by Allied Air Command further enhancing Alliance interoperability and collective defence. Italy deployed its SAMP/T to Slovakia in March and the system is now …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Video: NATO allies join largest French multi-domain war games in decades.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeApril 6, 2023 Video: France conducts its largest military exercise in decades, Orion 23, with NATO forces France has launched its biggest military exercise in decades, together with its NATO Allies. The second phase of Exercise Orion 23 involves 7,000 personnel and assets from France and several Allied countries, including Germany, …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Ukrainian, Japanese FMs meet at NATO HQ: Ukraine can occur "anywhere in the world"antibellum679354512.wordpress.comKyodo NewsApril 5, 2023 Japan vows to "seamlessly" deliver promised aid to Ukraine Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi pledged to "seamlessly and steadily" deliver assistance worth $7.6 billion to Ukraine in a meeting Tuesday with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba. Meeting on the sidelines of NATO meetings in Brussels, Hayashi told Kuleba that Prime Minister …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Japan to further assist NATO's expansion into Indo-Pacific: FM.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comKyodo NewsApril 5, 2023 Japan welcomes increased NATO involvement in Indo-Pacific region Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Wednesday he welcomes the increased involvement of NATO member states in the Indo-Pacific region, where China has become increasingly assertive militarily. During an extended session of the two-day NATO foreign ministerial meeting in Brussels, Hayashi also …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). U.S., NATO allies to hold largest-ever multinational drills in Serbia.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAzertagApril 5, 2023 Serbia will conduct joint military exercises with the United States Serbia will hold a joint military exercise with the United States and 10 partner countries in mid-June. AZERTAC reports that Serbian Defense Minister Milo≈° Vuƒçeviƒá said this. The minister said that the "Platinum Wolf" exercise…will be held with the participation of the …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-06). Lithuania adopts resolution for Ukraine to join NATO at July summit.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAzertagApril 6, 2023 Lithuania adopted a resolution on inviting Ukraine to NATO The Lithuanian Sejm has adopted a resolution to be submitted to the NATO summer summit in Vilnius. AZERTAC reports with reference to the press service of the Lithuanian Parliament that the Resolution contains an official invitation for Ukraine to join the Alliance. The …
_____(2023-04-06). Why's the US Doing Air Strikes on Syria?journal-neo.org Could this just be a coincidence that the US has begun conducting airstrikes on Syria right after the announcement of a China brokered peace deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia? Following the announcement of this deal, it was revealed that the Saudis are also in talks with the Syrians to normalise ties. The China factor, […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
A Guest Author(2023-04-06). Comunicado: La clase obrera en Francia entierra a sus sepultureros.workers.org Los estudiantes se suman a la lucha para defender la jubilación. París, 7 de marzo. Por CNC en el Estado Español Comunicado de la Coordinadora de Núcleos Comunistas (CNC) en el Estado Español (España), publicado el 28 de marzo de 2023. Workers World publica este comunicado porque también podría aplicarse . . . |
Adriaan Alsema(2023-04-06). Miners from northern Colombia suspend strike.colombiareports.comMiners from one of Colombia's most important gold mining regions said they have suspended a strike they went on more than a month ago. According to a representatives of the…
Amanda Yee, Black Agenda Report.(2023-04-06). Tiktok On Trial: The Latest Front In The US Tech War On China.popularresistance.orgOn March 23, CEO of TikTok Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee addressing concerns over the popular social media app's data collection practices and parent company ByteDance's alleged links to the Chinese government. Though TikTok is a subsidiary of ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, it operates as an independent entity. Chew has maintained the company has never shared user data with the Chinese government, and would refuse if pressed to do so. Still, the Congressional hearings amounted to nothing more than racist political theater, a McCarthyite witch trial, in which members…
Ann Brown(2023-04-06). After Blacklash, Dr. Jill Biden Disinvites Losing Team Iowa.moguldom.comNational sports champions have traditionally been invited to the White House for decades. The losers stay home. So when First Lady Jill Biden verbally invited both the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers, which took home the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association national championship title on April 2, and the University of Iowa's Hawkeye, the losing …
Black Alliance for Peace, Popular Resistance.(2023-04-06). Black Alliance For Peace Launches People(s)-Centered Campaign For A Zone Of Peace In The Americas.popularresistance.orgApril 4, 2023—Today, the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) will launch a collective campaign for a Zone of Peace in Our Americas with organizations throughout our region in Washington, D.C.; Havana, Cuba; and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. | The "Zone of Peace" concept emerged from the January 29, 2014, meeting of the heads of state and governments of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), all of which declared Latin America and the Caribbean should be seen and respected as a "Zone of Peace." BAP is leading an effort to activate the popular movement element of this state-centered declaration by…
D Goessmann, W Pomrehn & A Bacevich(2023-04-06). Inflation, Ukraine and China.indybay.orgWhat impresses me is China's diplomatic engagement. And I say that also in terms of their role in restoring diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Our diplomacy, American diplomacy, seems to me reactive, unimaginative, and ineffective. | Chinese diplomacy, on the other hand, seems to me to be more imaginative and potentially more effective. (Andrew Bacevich)…
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-06). Stoltenberg Says Ukraine Must Win the War to Become a NATO Member.news.antiwar.comNATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that in order for Ukraine to become a NATO member, it must prevail in its war with Russia and become more interoperable with the Western military alliance. "NATO's position is that Ukraine will become a member of the alliance, and that position has not changed. But we know that …
Dave Maisel(2023-04-06). The Loss of Dollar Hegemony by Rod Brana.peoplesparty.orgAt the end of World War II, the US emerged as the only power without wholesale destruction of its cities and towns, with its manufacturing at its peak, and its infrastructure unscathed. This position of dominance was further enforced and cemented by the US dollar becoming the currency of trade and reserve that is the basis of economic activity in the world. The advantage of having the dollar, which the US could "print" (now digitize) has been huge. But, it has also been abused by generations of politicians in Washington DC, and the arrangement is starting to unravel, at an accelerating pace. | Consider the effect…
David Brophy(2023-04-06). David Brophy: 'The justifications for AUKUS are simply not convincing'.greenleft.org.auThe defence minister claims the South China Sea is of vital national interest, because all trade with Japan and South Korea goes through it. David Brophy argues this is absurd, saying Canberra is spending billions of dollars to defend its trade with China — from China.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). CATL: Hungary EV battery plant still a 'go'.ecns.cnIts battery plant in Hungary is "proceeding as planned", rebutting market rumors that the Hungarian plant had halted construction plans due to environmental issues.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Int'l flights continue to resume.ecns.cnInternational flights to and from China have been resuming since the country optimized its COVID-19 management measures, an official said on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts.ecns.cnFormer U.S. president Donald Trump turned his head toward photographers as he sat, stone-faced with shoulders rounded, at the defense table in a downtown Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). WTO urged to investigate chip export restrictions.ecns.cnChina has called on the World Trade Organization to step up supervision of United States-led export restrictions on crucial semiconductor technologies, which it says violate the body's fairness and transparency principles.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). More European countries said to be mulling prohibitions of AI chatbots.ecns.cnMore European countries are considering whether stricter measures are needed to restrain popular chatbots powered by artificial intelligence, or AI, after Italy became the first Western country to block ChatGPT last week.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Chinese scientists discover vast water source on the moon.ecns.cnChinese scientists have discovered a new water reservoir on the moon in the form of glass beads, which could have major significance for probing the water content of the Earth's only natural satellite and potentially extracting them to support future lunar missions.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). RMB's role grows globally as dollar alternatives sought.ecns.cnFactors supporting the growing role of the renminbi as an alternative to the dollar are China's role as a manufacturing powerhouse and the stability of the renminbi's value, experts said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Free HPV vaccines offered to students in Jiangsu.ecns.cnMore than 240,000 female students in Jiangsu province will receive free HPV shots this year to prevent cervical cancers, the vast majority of which have been confirmed to be caused by human papillomavirus.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). China-Laos Railway improving lives, trade.ecns.cnThe China-Laos Railway has significantly increased employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for residents along the line, accelerated the development of local tourism.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Fujian launches sea patrol operation in Taiwan Straits.ecns.cnA three-day joint patrol operation was launched in the central and northern parts of the Taiwan Straits, the Maritime Safety Administration of coastal Fujian province announced on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Expert applauds new modernization route.ecns.cnChina now contributes more to global growth than any other country, said Martin Jacques, a senior fellow at the United Kingdom's Cambridge University, adding it has taken the baton from the United States and become a powerhouse in the global economy.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Murder suspects caught after fleeing back to China.ecns.cnThree Chinese men suspected of kidnapping and killing a Chinese woman in Thailand and then returning to China have been detained in Wenzhou, a city in Zhejiang province, local police said on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). U.S. urged to forego Cold War mentality in ties with China.ecns.cnThe United States needs to reject the Cold War framework, as it is at a crossroads in relations with China, and is unfortunately and dangerously going down the wrong path, according to a recent opinion piece.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Harvard admits record number of Asian Americans.ecns.cnHarvard University has admitted a record number of Asian American students to its Class of 2027 as it faces allegations of bias against Asian students in its admissions process.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). New commander appointed for PLA garrison in Macao SAR.ecns.cnYu Changjiang, commander of the Sansha military garrison in Hainan Province, has been appointed as commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Garrison in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), the PLA garrison in Macao said on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Nearly 70% Chinese sweep tombs in environmentally-friendly way.ecns.cnData from Chinese authorities shows that about 10.4 million visitors swept tombs in an environmentally-friendly way on Qingming Festival, which fell on Wednesday this year, accounting for 69.45 percent of the total number of people who paid their respects on site.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Saudi, Iranian FMs meet in Beijing.ecns.cnSaudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met in Beijing on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). China carries out successful rocket vertical landing at sea.ecns.cnChina recently carried out a successful rocket vertical landing test at sea, with developers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) saying Thursday that the technology would lay the foundation for future applications including a recyclable near-space experiment platform as well as the development of space travel.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Glamorous view of Pangong Tso Lake in Tibet.ecns.cnAerial view shows the stunning scenery of Pangong Tso Lake at an average altitude of 4,242 meters in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Water-releasing Festival held in Sichuan.ecns.cnThe Water-releasing Festival is held at Dujiangyan, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 5, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Xinhai ferry terminal hub under construction in Haikou.ecns.cnThe terminal is a key project to promot integrated port and shipping operations with zero transfer services for tourists across the Qiongzhou Strait, and also an important project to support independent customs operations in the Hainan free trade port.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Joint patrol underway in Taiwan Strait.ecns.cnA Haixun 06, the largest patrol and rescue vessel in the Taiwan Strait, patrols in central and northern parts of the strait in east China's Fujian Province, April 5, 2023.
Editor(2023-04-06). Why Zelensky will NOT take back Crimea.mronline.org Any attempt by a Ukrainian government to "take back" Crimea would be met with firm opposition and resistance from the people who live there.
Efemia Chela(2023-04-06). Inside the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Africa.greenleft.org.auColonial-era laws are still used to oppress LGBTQ+ Africans, writes Efemia Chela, but the struggle to organise grassroots mutual aid and for legal rights continues.
Fabio Vighi(2023-04-06). Senile Economics: Bubble Ontology and the Pull of Gravity.indybay.orgThe entire banking system is closing in on folding, which is why it so desperately needs new inflationary liquidity to keep afloat. The Great Reset is our owners' authoritarian attempt to respond to this systemic threat by taking control of the collateral (our lives) and remain in the driving seat. All the rest is perception management.
Gloria Rubac(2023-04-06). Hunger strikes at ICE detention centers protest slave labor.workers.org Protesters outside Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center in Bakersfield, California, June 4, 2020. "GEO is a billion-dollar company, and they're paying us $1 a day," 21-year-old detainee Cruz Martinez said. "They're getting rich off of us." (tinyurl.com/bdfm4y9h) On Feb. 16, Martinez and over 80 incarcerated immigrants began a hunger strike . . . |
Ingar Solty & K D Kolenda(2023-04-06). Four taboo truths about the Ukraine war.indybay.orgLike every war in history, the Ukrainian war has a prehistory that does not begin with Russia's invasion of the neighboring country nearly a year ago, or even in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea to Russia. Second, the war has an immense potential for escalation.
John Perry, Covert Action Magazine.(2023-04-06). The United Nations Is Being Used In US Propaganda War Against Nicaragua.popularresistance.orgWhile the United States pays little regard to the human rights of many of its own citizens, it manifests intense interest in those of countries that it regards as its enemies. | Nicaragua, designated by both Trump and Biden as a "strategic threat," is seen as one of those enemies. Of the countries selected for their own annual human rights assessment by the U.S. State Department, Nicaragua merited special attention in 2022, with a 43-page report compared with, for example, only a 36-page analysis of neighboring El Salvador, where 66,000 people have been subjected to mass arrests in the past year. This is part of…
Lee Camp, Mintpress News.(2023-04-06). How The Global South Has Risen In The Face Of US Sabotage.popularresistance.orgAjamu Baraka is a former U.S. Green Party vice-presidential candidate, a longstanding political activist, and a spokesperson for the Black Alliance for Peace. He joins Lee Camp this week for an interview with "Behind the Headlines." China's rise, U.S. meddling worldwide, international resistance to Western domination, and much more are covered in the hour. | "It would be unbelievable just a few years ago to see that the Chinese are able to broker an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, that countries in Latin America would actually openly criticize U.S. policies," Baraka said, discussing signs that global pow…
Maddi Johnson(2023-04-06). Transphobia — a product of capitalism.workers.org Portland, Oregon Note: The following talk was given during the Trans Day of Resistance, March 31 in Portland, Oregon. Johnson is a member of the Portland branch of Workers World Party. Maddi Johnson speaking at Trans Day of Resistance in Portland, March 31. Where does transphobia come from? Are we . . . |
Martha Grevatt(2023-04-06). March for Queer & Trans Youth Autonomy.workers.org New York City More than 430 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been pushed in legislatures across the U.S. within the past three months, a terrifyingly swift escalation in cruelty, even for this country. To say that we are witnessing an emerging genocide would not be hyperbole. This is why an impressive number . . . |
Middle East Monitor(2023-04-06). Saudi Arabia invests almost $40bn to become Video Gaming Hub.juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — In line with its ambitions to diversify its economy away from oil and to become a video gaming powerhouse, Saudi Arabia will be investing $38 billion in the local online gaming industry in Riyadh. According to a report by Bloomberg on Monday, Savvy Gaming Group, a subsidiary of the …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgSpinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck, called cervical spinal stenosis, and in the lower back, called lumbar spinal stenosis. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to arthritis. Most people with spinal stenosis are over 50. Younger people…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Consumer Health: What do you know about cornea transplantation?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgA cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea. Nearly 80,000 corneal transplants were performed worldwide in 2021, according to the Eye Bank Association of America. More than 2 million people have recovered their sight through corneal transplants since 1961. Why it's done A cornea transplant most…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Not all lumps are breast cancer: Benign breast disease.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgChanges to your breast can cause a lot of worry. This is understandable. But not all breast changes are a result of breast cancer. Any breast symptoms, such as a breast lump, nipple discharge or breast pain, should be evaluated by a medical professional. If they are diagnosed as benign, it means they are not cancer. Noncancerous breast symptoms are known as benign breast disease. Some cases of benign breast disease are discovered during a…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Colorectal cancer myths and facts.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt can be easy to feel confused by screening recommendations for common types of cancer. Your health care team is a trusted resource for keeping you up to date on screenings, including screening for colorectal cancer. Test your knowledge of why, when and how you can be screened with these myths and facts: Colorectal cancer is rare. Myth. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women combined. Roughly 1 in 25 women will…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Science Saturday: Igniting the interest of young cancer researchers.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThe 2022 SPARK scholars gather for a photo before the Mayo Clinic SPARK Mini Science Fair on Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida. Back row: Sara Wasserman, Krish Relan, Nyla Searl, Manish Kota, William Li, Garrett Davidsen, Riya Kar, Ella McCarthy. Front row: Kristi Biswas, Ysabella Wijaya, Yangying Jiang, Katie Shapiro, Esinam Ekpeh, Nia Atcherson, Katherine Jones and Hazel Parent. Not pictured: Jessica Desgroseilliers. "My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer when I…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Consumer Health: The truth about organ donation.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgApril is National Donate Life Month. This annual observation raises awareness about donation, encourages people to register as donors and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. And it's estimated 20 patients die every day in the U.S. because of the lack of donor organs. Have you considered becoming a donor? If you've never considered organ donation or delayed becoming…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). $41 million federal grant to help Mayo Clinic, collaborators advance multiethnic Alzheimer's research.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alzheimer's disease affects people of all ethnic groups. Armed with $41 million in new federal funding, Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from 13 other institutions around the country are pursuing three multiethnic projects to identify targets for treatment. Alzheimer's disease robs victims of their memories and families of quality time with their loved ones. Deaths from Alzheimer's more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, and the number of people living with the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 19 and just finished her first year of college. It has been a stressful transition for her, but she has managed to stay quite active. She is a swimmer and runner, and she also plays volleyball. About eight months ago, she noticed her periods becoming irregular. Her family medicine physician said this sometimes happens in athletes, and we should not be overly concerned about it. Now, my daughter hasn't had…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating colon cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member recently was diagnosed with colon cancer. After researching potential treatment options, I came across intraoperative radiation therapy. What is the difference between this and normal radiation? Is radiation a standard treatment option, or are there other approaches? ANSWER: Colon cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the U.S., with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Over a lifetime, it is estimated that 1 in 23 men and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Cancer-free and embracing new adventures thanks to Mayo's collaborative care.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIn January 2021, after being in remission from melanoma for almost a decade, Christina Armendariz began to feel unwell. The 42-year-old mother went to the emergency room at a hospital near her Orlando, Florida, home. After several imaging tests, Christina was told her cancer had returned. She had a mass under her arm and multiple soft tissue tumors throughout her body. Although she began treatment locally, Christina's condition worsened over time. She experienced significant cognitive…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on choosing the right running shoes.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, Minn. — Congratulations on setting a goal to run a long-distance race. You've just joined a group of more than 60 million people in the U.S. who participate in organized runs and races. Running doesn't require much gear, but well-fitting, running-specific shoes are a must. "Someone training for a long-distance run such as a marathon can log 800 or more miles before a race," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Patients with multiple tumors in one breast may not need mastectomy, research finds.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients who have multiple tumors in one breast may be able to avoid a mastectomy if the tumors can be removed while leaving enough breast tissue, according to research led by the Alliance in Clinical Trials in Oncology and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patients would receive breast-conserving therapy: a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy, rather than mastectomy. The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Watch: Dr. Judy…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMuslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. "In Minnesota, as we start Ramadan, that's going…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgConsuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in almost any grocery store. Claims are Himalayan salt and other sea salts are a healthier alternative than regular table salt. Are the claims true? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says, before you stock up on Himalayan sea salt, there are some…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to deal with 2023 spring pollen and allergies.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIf you are one of the millions of people who suffer pollen and allergies, you don't need a calendar to tell you it's spring. Sometimes called hay fever, allergic rhinitis can sometimes be confused with a cold. So, what's happening and what can you do? While hay fever alone may not be life threatening, it can be uncomfortable, says Dr. Arveen Bhasin, a Mayo Clinic allergy and immunology expert. She offers these tips for relief from spring pollen and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Athletic or personal trainer: What's the best fit for you?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgYou may have seen athletic trainers on the sidelines of team sports and personal trainers working one-on-one with people at the gym. If you're seeking personalized advice and support to help you refine or advance your physical activity, which type of trainer would be the best fit for you? Here are some tips to consider. What's the difference between an athletic and a personal trainer? While the two terms often are used interchangeably, these professionals…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-06). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on self-care for plantar fasciitis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, Minn. — Most runners will run into a case of plantar fasciitis occasionally, and this heel pain can range from slightly uncomfortable to utterly debilitating. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue extending from the heel to the ball of the foot, and plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive stress, which brings on inflammation and, typically, heel pain. "Plantar fasciitis can affect anyone," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-06). Another fragmented election verdict in Bulgaria may worsen political crisis.peoplesdispatch.orgThe elections held in Bulgaria on April 2—the fifth in the last two years—have again resulted in a fragmented verdict as no single party or bloc managed to attain a simple majority in the 240-seat parliament, plunging the country into deeper political chaos. The polls saw a voter turnout of 40.63% as the majority of voters abstained from participating. As per the results, the conservative GERB-led coalition, led by former President Boyko Borisov, is in the front with 69 seats (2+) and 26.49% votes, while the liberal coalition of We Continue the Change (PP) and Democratic Bulgaria (DB), led by Kiril Pe…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-06). Greek workers intensify protests against further privatization of water utilities.peoplesdispatch.orgOn March 21, the Greek parliament passed a bill to revamp the Energy Regulatory Authority as the Waste, Energy, and Water Regulatory Authority, and expand its scope to include water and urban services. Unions and the communist party say that this will pave the way for further privatization…
Shawn Fremstad(2023-04-06). Jobs Day Preview: What to Expect in the March Report.cepr.netThe monthly Employment Situation is scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, April 7th at 8: 30 AM Eastern Time. The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the resulting contagion added a major element of uncertainty to an economy that already was not following any clear course. There were already widespread …
Staff(2023-04-06). Florida: Hombre de 21 años arroja a su hijo a los caimanes, tras asesinar a la madre del niño.cubadebate.cuUn niño de dos años fue encontrado dentro de la boca de un caimán en Florida poco después de la muerte de su madre. Ahora, un miembro de su familia rompió el silencio desde que las tragedias ocurrieron. El cuerpo del niño pequeño Taylen Mosley fue encontrado dentro del reptil la semana pasada, un día después de que su madre fuera brutalmente apuñalada.
Staff(2023-04-06). Ministerio de Justicia apuesta por la transformación digital para mejorar los servicios notariales y registrales.cubadebate.cuAl comentar sobre las dinámicas de los servicios notariales y registrales del sistema del Ministerio de Justicia, Olga Lidia Pérez Díaz, directora general de Notarías y Registros Públicos del MINJUS, resaltó que en los últimos tiempos se han incrementado exponencialmente los servicios notariales y también los registrales. "Creo que es la primera vez luego del triunfo revolucionario que se autorizan tantos documentos notariales", expresó.
Staff(2023-04-06). Calls Grow for Russia to Free Jailed U.S. Journalist Evan Gershkovich, Accused of Espionage.democracynow.org We speak with Joshua Yaffa, a close friend of Evan Gershkovich, The Wall Street Journal reporter who has been jailed in Russia since his arrest last week, when he was accused of trying to obtain state secrets related to the Russian military — days after the United States indicted a Russian man in Brazil on espionage charges. Gershkovich's parents left the Soviet Union for the United States before he was born, and he has reported in Russia since 2017. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Press freedom groups have denounced his arrest and urged Russia to immediately release him. Yaffa is The…
Staff(2023-04-06). Headlines for April 6, 2023.democracynow.orgIsrael Raids Al-Aqsa Mosque for Second Night, Bombs Gaza in Response to Rocket Fire, New Studies Find Ice Sheets Are Vulnerable to Rapid Collapse from Global Heating, Saudi and Iranian Envoys Agree to Reopen Embassies in China-Brokered Deal, France's Macron Asks China's Xi to "Bring Russia to Its Senses" over Ukraine, House Speaker Meets Taiwanese President, Urges Speed-Up of U.S. Arms Deliveries, Pence Won't Appeal Order to Testify to Federal Grand Jury over Jan. 6 Insurrection, Indiana, Idaho and Kansas Latest States to Pass Laws Violating Trans Rights, Texas Agrees to Pay $144M to…
Staff(2023-04-06). "The Undertow": Author Jeff Sharlet on Trump, the Far Right & the Growing Threat of Fascism in U.S.democracynow.org We speak with award-winning journalist and author Jeff Sharlet, who has spent the last decade reporting on the growing threat of fascism across the United States. In his new book, The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War, Sharlet says the language of "civil war" has become central to right-wing rhetoric, mainstreamed by former President Donald Trump, Congressmember Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Republicans.
Staff(2023-04-06). Reporters Without Borders Denied Entry to Visit Assange in U.K. Prison; No NGO Has Seen Him in 4 Years.democracynow.org WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has spent the last four years locked up at the Belmarsh high-security prison in London, where he has been fighting extradition to the United States on espionage charges. He faces up to 175 years in prison if convicted. This week, amid growing concerns about Assange's health, Reporters Without Borders attempted to become the first NGO to visit with Assange since his arrest four years ago. Despite being given approval, RSF representatives, including our guest, RSF secretary-general and executive director Christophe Deloire, were denied entry.
Staff(2023-04-06). PSUV's Hugo Cabezas Captured in New Round of Corruption Arrests.orinocotribune.comA presentation hearing of 13 new detainees for corruption in the Venezuelan Corporation of Guayana and Cartones de Venezuela has been held, in which former PSUV leader Hugo Cabezas is one of the detainees. | This information was released on Wednesday, March 5, by the minister for communication and information, Freddy àëáñez, via social media. He added that Pedro Maldonado, Edgar Sánchez, and Felipe Contreras from the Corporación Venezolana de Guayana (CVG), among others, were also presented. | Hugo Cabezas served as a PSUV deputy until his appointment as president of Cartones de Venezuela, a Venezuelan state…
Staff(2023-04-06). Venezuela's Public Ministry: 51 People Detained on Corruption Charges So Far.orinocotribune.comA total of 51 people have been detained for being involved in different acts of corruption across Venezuela, reported Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab. At a press conference, Saab explained that the detainees include, but are not limited to, those related to the PDVSA-Crypto cases, the Corporación Venezolana de Guayana (CVG) case, as well as detained judges and regional/parliamentary officials. | "To date, there are 51 people who have been detained for various corruption schemes, including that of PDVSA-Crypto, CVG, and detained judges," the Attorney General announced this Wednesday, March 5. "When…
WSWS(2023-04-06). IYSSE in New Zealand holds meeting against the war in Ukraine.wsws.orgThe IYSSE's meeting at Victoria University of Wellington called for an anti-war movement based on the international working class. Speakers discussed the causes of the war in Ukraine, the pro-imperialist politics of pseudo-left groups, and the university's promotion of far-right war propaganda.
WSWS(2023-04-06). Ford Saarlouis: The strikes in France and the fight against plant closure.wsws.orgIt is now essential for workers to take the initiative and wage a serious fight to defend all remaining jobs at the plant. The plant is still standing, production is still running. It is now that a strike and a real struggles must be discussed and organized.
WSWS(2023-04-06). US House Speaker McCarthy demands faster arms sales to Taiwan.wsws.orgHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy met with Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen in California, in the latest move in a bipartisan effort by the White House and Congress to end the one China policy and escalate the US confrontation with China.
WSWS(2023-04-06). Los Angeles school workers speak out on working conditions, sellout tentative agreement.wsws.orgThis week, 30,000 classified workers in Los Angeles Unified School District are voting on a tentative agreement that fails to raise their pay and working conditions out of the poverty-level conditions that have prevailed for decades, following a three-day strike last month which shut down the nation's second-largest school district.
WSWS(2023-04-06). Question marks emerge over dollar supremacy.wsws.orgThe series of financial storms in the US, of which the collapse of SVB and concerns over the stability of middle-sized banks is the latest, is causing nervousness.
WSWS(2023-04-06). Sri Lankan Telecom workers strike against privatisation.wsws.orgThe privatisation of state-owned enterprises and the destruction of tens of thousands of public sector jobs, are part of the IMF-dictated austerity measures being imposed by the Wickremesinghe government.
WSWS(2023-04-06). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa.wsws.orgRail workers in Portugal begin further strikes to last through April, over pay, conditions and safety; Palestinians in Israel hold one-day general strike after 26-year-old doctor shot dead by police outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City; strikes continue in South Africa at retail giant Makro for pay and to protest the sacking of strikers…
WSWS(2023-04-06). Teachers across England overwhelmingly reject derisory pay offer.wsws.orgBoth the education unions and the government knew full well that educators would reject the pay offer and have used the "talks" to diffuse anger and opposition through political theatre and posturing, with the unions now calling for "fresh talks".
_____(2023-04-06). Fascism Denial American Style: Exceptionalism in the Ivory Tower.strategic-culture.orgIt borders on cliché the number of times historians lament how "fascism" is an over-used term. But Sinclair Lewis, writing about the specter of fascism a century ago, understood something most historians don't — that U.S. intellectual culture is loathe to acknowledge fascist undercurrents in this country. I attribute this hostility to intellectuals' belief that their nation is an exceptionalist democracy — hence fascism "can't happen here."
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Regional countries need to see who is fueling tensions across the Taiwan Strait: FM spokeswoman.ecns.cnComments on the locations of the four new military bases added in the Philippines say that it is apparently targeted at China, which speaks to the concern shared by many insightful people in the Philippines, who worry that this may draw their country into the whirlpool of a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). China's service sector expands, still room for stability.ecns.cnChina's services sector activity expanded for a third straight month in March amid further recovery in business activity with the optimized COVID-19 containment measures, a private survey showed on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). NATO is in no position to criticize or pressure China: FM spokeswoman.ecns.cnThe U.S. and the military bloc of NATO shoulder unshirkable responsibilities on the Ukraine crisis and NATO is in no position to criticize or pressure China, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday at a press conference in Beijing.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). With secret contract, U.S. uses spyware to supervise world: NYT.ecns.cnUnder the secret contract finalized on Nov. 8, 2021, the Israeli firm, NSO Group, gave the U.S. government access to one of its most powerful weapons — a geolocation tool that can covertly track mobile phones around the world without the phone user's knowledge or consent.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Xi, Macron jointly meet the press.ecns.cnChinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly met the press after their talks in Beijing on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Xi holds trilateral meeting with Macron, von der Leyen.ecns.cnChinese President Xi Jinping held a trilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-06). Insights丨China's economic strength, resilience to bring Asia Pacific increased prosperity: expert.ecns.cnNew Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe said China is already the engine of Asia, and increasingly, China is also the engine of the world. "We're gonna rely on China's economic strength and resilience to be able to pull our part of the world, the Asia Pacific region, into an era of increased prosperity."
Editor(2023-04-06). Sparing the Athletes: Revising the Russia-Belarus Sporting Ban.scheerpost.com By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch Collateral damage? Deserving and worthy of their punishment? The exclusion and banishment of Russian and Belarusian athletes has become the acceptable prejudice of many governments and a slew of sporting bodies. After the invasion of Ukraine in February last year, a number banded together to find ways to punish Russia, …
Editor(2023-04-06). UN Human Rights Council Condemns Impact of Unilateral Sanctions.scheerpost.com The resolution presented by Azerbaijan on behalf of Non-Aligned countries noted the impact of sanctions on key rights related to life, health, and freedom from hunger. It was predictably rejected by the US and its allies.
Elsa Ojalehto, Yiqiang Zhan, Juulia Jylhà§và§, Chandra A. Reynolds, Anna K. Dahl Aslan, Ida K. Karlsson(2023-04-06). [Articles] Genetically and environmentally predicted obesity in relation to cardiovascular disease: a nationwide cohort study.thelancet.comObesity was associated with CVD regardless of PGSBMI category, but obesity influenced by genetic predisposition (genetically predicted high BMI) was less harmful than obesity influenced by environmental factors (obesity despite genetically predicted low BMI). However, additional genetic factors, not captured by the PGSBMI, still influence the associations.
Eric A. Gordon(2023-04-06). The Met stages Terence Blanchard's opera 'Champion' about boxer Emile Griffith.peoplesworld.org New York City's Metropolitan Opera, housed at Lincoln Center, ranks among the highest and most sophisticated expressions of artistic culture in the United States. The company shares a global renown with the leading opera houses of Europe. The Met attracts a great deal of attention, not only as a leader in the cultural field but …
Jamal Rich(2023-04-06). D.C. to decriminalize street vending if Congressional Republicans don't interfere.peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, April 4, the Washington, D.C., Council unanimously voted in favor of the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023, a bylaw which will decriminalize street vending without a license, create vending zones, and waive unpaid civil citations related to licensing. Passage of the measure comes after several years of campaigning led by street …
Mark Gruenberg, Steve Noffke(2023-04-06). UAW bargaining convention: From opening uncertainty to a path forward.peoplesworld.org DETROIT—The Auto Workers' bargaining convention in Detroit last month opened in uncertainty —who would lead it—and ended in setting tough priorities for upcoming talks with the Detroit 3. The uncertainty loomed because it was unclear, until the day before the March 27 start, that Shawn Fain, the challenger to incumbent Ray Curry in the union's …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-06). Chicago REI Store workers seek to unionize.peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—Can disappointment with your company's failure to live up to its professed progressive ideals drive your organizing drive? Apparently, for the workers at the REI store at the corner of Kingsbury and Schiller in Chicago, the answer is "yes." Like REI workers elsewhere, including those who have unionized with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-06). NLRB OKs union vote at Ohio charter school complex.peoplesworld.org COLUMBUS, Ohio —The National Labor Relations Board's top regional official in Southern Ohio OK'd union authorization votes at the big KIPP charter school complex in Columbus. Regional Director Patricia Nachand ruled on April 3 for votes among one unit of 125 educators, social workers, intervention specialists, teacher fellows, and student life coordinators and the other …
Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa(2023-04-06). CovertAction Bulletin — The Occupation Has One Face: Palestinian Reaction to Israeli Protests.covertactionmagazine.comMass protests in Israel broke out after Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu fired his Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant. Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated against Netanyahu's planned judicial reform—really, a legislative coup. But nowhere in the media coverage was any discussion of how the protests or the judicial reform itself would impact the Palestinian people who continue to live under Israeli occupation and terror…
Staff(2023-04-06). øCómo el uso de celulares ha cambiado el cerebro humano?cubadebate.cuLa primera llamada con un teléfono móvil se hizo hace 50 años. Desde entonces, estos dispositivos se han convertido en una herramienta esencial que nos ayuda a llevar adelante nuestras vidas. øPero también alteran la forma en que funciona nuestro cerebro?.
Staff(2023-04-06). Presentador de Fox News sobre acciones de Trump: "Se ve muy mal atacar a la familia del juez"cubadebate.cuSteve Doocy, de Fox News, criticó Donald Trump por perseguir a la familia del juez que supervisa el caso penal de Trump en Manhattan. En "Fox & Friends" el miércoles por la mañana, Doocy señaló que el juez Juan Merchan le había advertido a Trump durante su comparecencia el martes que no usara las redes sociales para incitar a la violencia.
Staff(2023-04-06). SNB 62: Villa Clara vence a Ciego de àÅvila y se queda solo en la cima de la tabla.cubadebate.cuVilla Clara venció hoy 9×4 a Ciego de àÅvila en su estadio Augusto César Sandino y aprovechó la derrota de Las Tunas para quedarse solo en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, que transita por sus segundas subseries particulares.Los anaranjados del mentor Ramón Moré pegaron 14 jits y fueron comandados por Yeniet Pérez.
Staff(2023-04-06). Argentina deberá pagar 1330 millones de euros a los fondos buitres tras fallo del Tribunal de Londres.cubadebate.cuArgentina recibió este miércoles un nuevo fallo desfavorable en la justicia internacional. Esta vez por parte del Tribunal Superior de Londres, que determinó que el país deberá pagar 1330 millones de euros por el incumplimiento de los pagos de bonos atados al crecimiento económico que se emitieron en los canjes de deuda de 2005 y 2010, los famosos "Cupones PBI".
Staff(2023-04-06). Asesinato del fundador de Cash App eleva las críticas sobre la falta de seguridad en San Francisco.cubadebate.cuBob Lee, fundador de la multimillonaria empresa tecnológica Cash App, murió el martes después de recibir varias puñaladas en el centro de la ciudad californiana, informó su familia.La Policía encontró a Lee, de 43 años, con heridas de arma blanca. Intentó salvarle la vida, pero finalmente falleció en el hospital. Hubo 56 homicidios en la ciudad en 2021 y 2022.
Subcommandante Marcos(2023-04-06). The Seven Loose Pieces of the Global Jigsaw Puzzle.indybay.orgToward the end of the Cold War, capitalism created a military horror: the neutron bomb, a weapon that destroys life while leaving buildings intact. During the Fourth World War, however, a new wonder has been discovered: the financial bomb. This new bomb destroys the polis (here, the nation), imposing death, terror, and misery .
The Associated Press(2023-04-06). Mexico's President Calls Charges Against Trump Political.latinorebels.comMexico's president said Wednesday he opposes the criminal charges filed against former U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting they were brought for political reasons during an electoral campaign.
The Lever(2023-04-06). Analyzing Brandon Johnson's Surprise Victory In Chicago.levernews.comIn this special bonus episode for paying subscribers, we explore the surprise win of progressive Brandon Johnson over corporate-backed candidate Paul Vallas in Chicago's mayoral election this week. Lever reporters
W. T. Whitney Jr.(2023-04-06). U.S. Congress terrorizes Cuba: GOP seeks power to designate island a terrorism sponsor.peoplesworld.org Although Cuba's Revolution survived military invasion, guerrilla actions, terrorist attacks, and bacteriologic warfare, enough was not enough. Now, there are pay-offs to dissidents, manipulation of worldwide media coverage, and weaponization of social media capabilities. And of course, the U.S. economic and financial blockade persists, after 60 years, with no sign of stopping any time soon. …
Fight Back(2023-04-05). Tampa Bay SDS statement regarding USF trying to intimidate student activists with false charges.fightbacknews.orgFight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from Tampa Bay SDS. | On Tuesday, April 4th, one of our members, Lauren Pineiro, retroactively received student code of conduct violations relating to our protest on March 6th in which we were brutally attacked by University of South Florida police officers. This comes as two of our other members, who were previously charged, are having student code of conduct hearings. Pineiro is set to graduate at the end of this semester, with a major in Sociology and a minor in Women's and Gender Studies, but these conduct violations could put their degree in jeop…
Fight Back(2023-04-05). Border delegation in San Diego: Chicano Park, Barrio Logan tour and meeting with Aztlan Youth.fightbacknews.orgSan Diego, CA – On April 2, part of the Legalization for All Network's border delegation spent the day in San Diego, the city on the U.S. side of the border across from Tijuana, México. | The group of immigrant rights activists from Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Chicago and Minnesota spent the day in San Diego's Barrio Logan neighborhood. | They started with a tour of Chicano Park at the heart of the neighborhood, and then did a walkthrough of the surrounding neighborhood. | As a border city on land that was part of Mexico until 1848, until the U.S.'s theft of the states that are now the southwestern part of the U.
Sean Callebs(2023-04-05). The Heat: Trump Arrested in New York.america.cgtn.com History in the United States as Donald Trump becomes the first sitting or former president arrested on criminal charges. Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in New York today to 34 felony charges of falsifying business records and conspiracy stemming from hush-money payments to two women …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-05). B61-12 nuclear sharing: Finnish flag raised at NATO Air Command HQ.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOAllied Air CommandApril 4, 2023 Finnish flag raised at NATO Air Command See: NATO's Nuclear Sharing Arrangements Headquarters Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) marked the accession of Finland to the Alliance as its 31st member in a flag-raising ceremony on 4 April, 2023. AIRCOM leadership and staff assembled at the Headquarters on Ramstein Air Base on …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-05). Turkish official: Turkey, Northern Cyprus, Azerbaijan are one nation, three states.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAzeri Press AgencyApril 5, 2023 Serdar Aktunch: Türkiye, Northern Cyprus and Azerbaijan are 3 states and one nation "Türkiye, Northern Cyprus, and Azerbaijan are 3 states and one nation," said the head of the press service of Türkiye's Ministry of Tourism and Environment Serdar Aktunch…. He called Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Northern Cyprus "3 states and …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-05). Azeri government press praises flying of Azerbaijani flag in Iran riots.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAzeri Press AgencyApril 5, 2023 Azerbaijani flag raised in Iranian cities Protests continued in Western and Eastern Azerbaijan, including Tabriz, Ardabil, Kurdistan, Mazandaran, Khuzestan, and a number of provinces. Activists hung Azerbaijan's flag in various places in Iranian cities. Participants of protests chant slogans such as "Death to the dictator!", "Death to Khamenei!", "Death to …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-05). War in Ukraine: Georgian death toll climbs to 40.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comRustavi 2April 5, 2023 Two more Georgian fighters die in Ukraine Two more Georgian fighters have been killed in Ukraine. Georgians fighting in Ukraine wrote on social networks. "We have lost 2 dearest patriots. Glory to the heroes!" writes Nadim Khmaladze. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has claimed the lives of 40 Georgians since February 24, …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-05). Video: NATO headquarters hosts Asia-Pacific partners to "tackle global challenges"antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOApril 5, 2023 Secretary General welcomes Indo-Pacific partner countries to NATO HQ NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoshimasa Hayashi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta, Vice Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Do Hoon Lee, and Deputy Ambassador of Australia to NATO David Dutton …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-05). Biden rhapsodizes over NATO gaining new 1,300-kilometer border with Russia.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comThe White HouseApril 4, 2023 Statement from President Joe Biden Welcoming Finland to NATO Today, I am proud to welcome Finland as NATO's 31st Ally. In May 2022, Finland and Sweden applied for NATO membership….Less than a year later, we are welcoming Finland as a member — the fastest ratification process in NATO's modern history. …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-05). Newly enlarged NATO takes on Asia.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comDeutsche WelleApril 5, 2023 Newly enlarged NATO talks China and Ukraine NATO foreign ministers are meeting for a second day, with talks focusing on "China's growing alignment with Russia." Finland is represented as a member for the first time after joining the military alliance on Tuesday. NATO foreign ministers…will on Wednesday discuss China's seemingly ever-closer …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-05). NATO's Baltic adjuncts help shepherd Georgia into bloc.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comGeorgian Ministry of DefenseApril 4, 2023 Lela Chikovani met the ambassadors of the Baltic countries The First Deputy Minister of Defense hosted the Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republics of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in Georgia. Lela Chikovani thanked Edith Medne, Andrew Kalindra and Riina Kaliurand for their long-term unwavering support of Georgia's Euro-Atlantic …
_____(2023-04-05). Second "Summit for Democracy"journal-neo.org The Summit for Democracy had its second forum on March 28-30 this year. The current US administration established the event in the second part of 2021, and it was held for the first time in December of that year. Because the Covid-19 pandemic was still active at the time, this event was held online a […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
_____(2023-04-05). The West's Denial Strategy and the Surfacing Multipolar World.journal-neo.org In the news in the western hemisphere today, the truth is like the Holy Grail. And like the cup of Christ, it too may be lost forever. Take any information about Russia or China, for instance. Reality is now shifted not only in the halls of power in Washington, London, and Brussels, but in journalism, […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
_____(2023-04-05). Executive Order Lays Foundation for Lab-Created Foods.strategic-culture.orgIn this article, I discuss the rapidly advancing trend of food being grown in labs, and the reasons why it's done in the first place. | Dr. Joseph MERCOLA | STORY AT-A-GLANCE | September 12, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed an "Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe and Secure American Bioeconomy." This executive order makes biotechnology a national priority across agencies and branches of government. Similar legislation has been introduced in the U.K. | In late March 2023, Biden expanded on this premise in a "Bold Goals for U.S. Biotechnology and B…
_____(2023-04-05). Marco Rubio Accidentally Makes a Great Argument Against U.S. Dollar Hegemony.strategic-culture.org We saw just such an instance last Wednesday during a conversation between empire propagandist Sean Hannity and warmongering senator Marco Rubio on Fox News. So frenzied was Rubio in his vitriol about the rise of China on the world stage that he accidentally wound up providing a very good argument against the hegemony of the US dollar.
Albert Bender(2023-04-05). Work of renowned Indigenous artist Jeffrey Gibson showcased at Nashville's Frist Museum.peoplesworld.org NASHVILLE— Artist Jeffrey Gibson, a celebrated member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, is showcasing his work at the Nashville Frist Art Museum now through April 23. is Entitled "Jeffrey Gibson: The Body Electric," the ground-breaking exhibition is a clarion call for Indigenous power, queer recognition, and environmental resistance to the carnage of profit-mad …
Alejandro Marcó del Pont(2023-04-05). Un cuento de hadas, los autos eléctricos.globalizacion.ca Acabar con el medio ambiente es la forma más rápida de acabar con la distribución del ingreso. (El Tábano Economista) | Europa tenía que conseguir que todos los automovilistas que recorren menos de 80 kilómetros al día los hicieran en modo…
Alex Salmon(2023-04-05). Britain: Corbyn's ban 'a disgraceful attack on democracy'.greenleft.org.auIn a move that has been condemmed as deceitful and undemocratic, the British Labour Party's National Executive Committee (NEC) voted on March 29 to bar former leader Jeremy Corbyn from standing as a Labour candidate in the 2024 general election, reports Alex Salmon.
Amy Goodman(2023-04-05). Trump Has Broken Many More Laws Than He's Currently Being Charged With.truthout.orgAs we cover the historic arraignment of former President Donald Trump, we look at the crimes for which he has not been charged. We speak with Ralph Nader, longtime consumer advocate, corporate critic and former presidential candidate. Nader says that though "all presidents violate laws," Trump has "taken it to a new and diverse height." This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. |
Ann Brown(2023-04-05). Brandon Johnson Fights Off Big Money Opposition And Becomes Mayor Of Chicago.moguldom.comProgressive Democrat Brandon Johnson, 47, has become the next mayor of Chicago, beating moderate Democrat Paul Vallas. The tense race, which, according to some reports, pitted Black voters against the city's white voters, ended on April 4 when Johnson won by 51.4 percent to 48.6 percent. Chicago's population is 45.3 percent white, and Black residents …
Ann Brown(2023-04-05). What The Latest Mortality Rate Data Says About Early Death, the Deep South, and Black Lives.moguldom.comAmericans aren't living as long as they used to. From 2019 to 2021, life expectancy in the U.S. decreased by 2.7 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the mortality rate has increased. The CDC estimates life expectancy at birth in the U.S. decreased to 76.1 years in 2021, down 2.7 years …
Anonymous Contributor(2023-04-05). Notes on Mutual Aid: A Local History of Survival and Struggle.itsgoingdown.orgThe first in a series looking critically at mutual aid programs that exploded following the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd rebellion. Originally posted to Notes on Mutual Aid. Zine PDF For Printing HERE In Spring of 2022 we were rejected by our anonymous friends at PugetSoundAnarchists.org. The site admins declined to…
Anonymous103(2023-04-05). France on Fire: "Fires" Everywhere. Who Is Behind them? "Men in Black"southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Written by Today's tragedy is nobody connects the dots. No analyst. No journalist. They all focus on the fire and nobody asks what is behind it. How does one fire connect to the other. | For weeks on end, France is on fire. It appears, as if France was fighting Macron's controversial pension age increase fr…
Anonymous103(2023-04-05). Military Situation In Donbass On April 5, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Novobakhmutivka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue on the outskirts of Ugledar; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Clashes continue in the forest area south of Kreminna; | Up to 80 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 motor vehicles, 2 armored vehicles were destro…
Anonymous103(2023-04-05). Military Situation In Iraq On April 5, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 5, a U.S. logistical convoy was targeted by IED attack in the Babil province; | On April 4, Masrour Barzani, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, at the head of a high-ranking delegation, arrived in Baghdad and met with the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammad Shia al-Sudani; | On April 4, Ambassadors of Syria, Idris Mayya, Iraq, Qais Al-Amiri, Saudi Arabia, Abdullah al-Enezi and Iran, Ali Najafi to Oman held a quadrilateral meeting in Muscat, the capital of Om…
Anonymous103(2023-04-05). Military Situation In Syria On April 5, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 5, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On April 5, several SAA servicemen reportedly were killed and wounded by an IED explosion in Homs desert; | On April 5, unknown armed men riding a motorcycle killed an SAA serviceman in the town of al-Kiheel; | On April 4, Tunisian President Kais Saied instructs his foreign minister to appoint a new ambassador to Damascus, filli…
Anonymous103(2023-04-05). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 5, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces destroyed one tank, four armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, a howitzer in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer in the Liman region; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured fighting vehicles, and two pick-up trucks in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed two motor vehicles, and one Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer in the Kherson region; | Clashes between…
Anonymous103(2023-04-05). Turkey's 2023 Election A Choice Between Eurasianism And Atlanticism.southfront.org Illustrative ImageErdoƒüan blasts US Ambassador for meeting with opposition leader Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | The Turkish President refuses to speak any further with the American ambassador to Ankara. The reason: a recent meeting between the diplomat and the leader of the Turkish opposition only a month and a half before the presidential election…
Anonymous103(2023-04-05). Ukrainian Kamikaze Pilot "Mistakenly" Crashed In Russia.southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | On April 6, a Ukrainian light-engine plane crashed in the Klintsovsky district of the Russian border Bryansk region. According to the border department of the Federal Security Service of Russia, "the plane crashed near the village of Butovsk for unknown reasons." | The pilot, who tried to escape to Ukrainian territory, was detained. He was armed with an AKS-74U assault rifle and he had a bulletproof vest. | According to media reports, the A-22 Flying Fox airplane that landed in an eme…
Anonymous669(2023-04-05). Iran Says It Foiled Drone Attack On Military Complex In Isfahan.southfront.org File image. | Iran has foiled a drone attack on a complex of the Defense Ministry in the central province of Isfahan late on April 4, according to the Tasnim news agency. "The Amir al-Momenin complex in Isfahan was the target of a failed attack by a small drone which was foiled by defense systems," the semi-official news agency reported, adding that the attempt did not cause any damage. | Commenting on the report, Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said "for now, I cannot confirm this as it…
Anonymous669(2023-04-05). Israeli Police Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, Palestinians Retaliate With Rocket Fire (Videos).southfront.org Screen grab, via Twitter. | Early on April 5, Israeli police stormed the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem during Ramadan prayers, arresting hundreds of Palestinians and provoking retaliatory rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. | Police officers smashed doors and windows to enter al-Aqsa, one of Islam's holiest sites, and deployed stun grenades and rubber bullets once inside. Videos that surfaced online show the officers striking screaming people with batons inside the mosque. | In a…
Anonymous669(2023-04-05). Kiev Forces Spotted Firing Israeli Cluster Mortar Rounds.southfront.org File image. | Kiev forces have begun using Israeli cluster mortar rounds against the Russian military, according to a photo that surfaced online on April 4. | The photo shows two Ukrainian soldiers loading an Israeli-made M971 fin-stabilized, cargo carrier mortar round into a Soviet-made 2B11 towed 120 mm mortar cannon. It's still unknown when or where the photo was taken. | Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | The…
Anonymous669(2023-04-05). Senior ISIS Leader Killed In U.S. Drone Strike On Syria's Greater Idlib.southfront.org A fully armed MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle taxis down the runway at an air base in Afghanistan on its way to another wartime mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson). | The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has claimed responsibility for a drone strike that killed a senior leader of ISIS in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib on April 3. | In a statement released a day after the attack, the command said that the slain leader, Khalid 'Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri, was responsib…
Anonymous669(2023-04-05). Syria Renews Calls For Turkish Withdrawal During Four-Way Talks In Moscow.southfront.org Turkish forces are seen near Mount Barsaya, northeast of Afrin, Syria January 23, 2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi | On April 4, senior diplomats from Russia, Turkey, Iran and Syria held a long-awaited meeting in Moscow to push forward the normalization process between Ankara and Damascus. | Greeting the participants of the talks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urged Syrian and Turkish diplomats to show "flexibility and constructive attitude," and abandon the "confrontational rhetoric and past offenses."
Anonymous669(2023-04-05). Syria Warns Of 'Total Escalation' After Fourth Israeli Attack.southfront.org An Israeli F-16 fighter jet en route to an exercise in Germany in an undated photograph. (Israel Defense Forces) | Syria warned Israel on April 4 that it risks pushing the Middle East towards "total escalation" following a new wave of airstrikes that targeted Damascus and nearby areas. | The Israeli airstrikes, which were launched by Israeli warplanes in the early morning hours, targeted a civilian glass factory and military positions in the countryside of Damascus as…
Atilio A. Boron(2023-04-05). Trump en el laberinto judicial.globalizacion.caDonald Trump se presentó ante el Tribunal Penal de Lower Manhattan para enfrentar los cargos, supuestamente más de treinta, por haber comprado el silencio de la actriz de películas porno Stormy Daniels durante la campaña presidencial del 2016. | Trump pagó…
Barbara Madeloni, Labor Notes.(2023-04-05). Slinghot: Take The High Road.popularresistance.orgWhen I ran for president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association I ran headlong into attacks about my character, my competency, and the intentions of our reform caucus. We were accused of being divisive, of being controlled by outside forces, and of cheating. | As we campaigned, we tapped into a deep vein of anger and disappointment with the former leadership. We put forward a vision of well-funded schools, autonomy in the classroom, and dignity at work. We invited each other into building a fighting union that would organize to achieve these goals. | Instead of proposing their own vision, our opponents pulled…
Brant Rosen(2023-04-05). Our Vision of Liberation This Passover Must Include Palestinians.truthout.orgOn Passover, when we gather at the seder table to tell the story of the Exodus, we are reminded by the haggadah (the seder text) that merely telling the story is not enough. We are asked to not only relate but to interrogate this sacred narrative, to contemplate its meaning and to discuss the questions it raises for us. Most importantly, we must connect the lessons of the Exodus story to… |
Brittani Banks(2023-04-05). Global News Dispatches: 3 Stories.independentmediainstitute.orgHeadlines in This News Package: Regional Isolation of Syria May End Soon Peru Announces Definitive Withdrawal of Ambassador From Colombia Tragedy in Ciudad Juárez Highlights Dangers Faced by Migrants [NEWS ITEM TEXT] Regional Isolation of Syria May End Soon [259 words] Saudi Arabia may invite Syria to attend the upcoming Arab League summit in …
Brittani Banks(2023-04-05). How Union Workers Are Fighting to Save America's Beleaguered Health Care System.independentmediainstitute.orgAmong the handful of neurologically impaired patients in Judy Danella's care one day in March 2023 were three so ill that they struggled just to swallow. She fed each of them in turn, delivering spoonful after spoonful of pureed food, patiently nourishing them toward better health even as she herself was stretched thinner by the …
Calla Walsh(2023-04-05). The US blockade of Cuba is a violation of democracy.geopoliticaleconomy.comThe US State Department admitted its blockade aims "to bring about hunger, desperation and overthrow of government." Washington's goal is to destroy Cuba's socialist democracy and force it to return to a capitalist dictatorship.
cameron orr(2023-04-05). Trump faces the music: the scene outside.cpusa.org "Equal and exact justice to all men of whatever state or persuasion." These words are carved into the exterior granite facade of the Manhattan Criminal Court. For the thousands who file by on their way to arraignment court each year, these words bring little by way of assurance. The New York criminal justice system …
Chaila R. Scott(2023-04-05). Many Are Falling Short Chasing the American Dream.otherwords.orgMost of us have been given the same life directives: go to college, get a good job, get married, have kids, retire. As a former alumni adviser for high school grads, I can assure you that narrative is alive and well. | We get this plan from well-meaning people who love us, often long before we can form a definition of what happiness means to us. There's nothing wrong with these goals, of course. But they may not be for everyone — and in our unequal society, pursuing them can be a big risk that doesn't always pay off. | For my part, I thought following these steps was a direct route to the American Dream.
Chris Walker(2023-04-05). Liberal Judge Wins WI Supreme Court Race — But GOP Gains Impeachment Powers.truthout.orgA liberal judge won the election for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court on Tuesday, defeating her Trump-aligned conservative opponent by 11 points — a margin that's almost unheard of in a state as politically divided as the Badger State. The election result means that the liberal bloc of justices on the state's highest court will be in control for the first time in 15 years, halting what has been a… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-05). Trump Pushes Conspiracy Theories, Attacks Manhattan DA in Post-Indictment Speech.truthout.orgHours after becoming the first former president to be indicted in U.S. history, Donald Trump gave a rambling speech at Mar-a-Lago, presenting himself as a victim of the political establishment and airing grievances about his perceived enemies in what appeared to be an attempt to rally his followers for his 2024 presidential campaign. Trump has been indicted by the Manhattan District Attorney's… |
Combined Sources(2023-04-05). French Communist Party leads workers in march on Macron's palace over retirement scheme.peoplesworld.org PARIS—French Communist parliamentarians marched to the Élysée Palace, the residence of President Emmanuel Macron, Monday to hand in a letter demanding he drop his unpopular plan to raise the retirement age by two years to 64. The proposal has sparked a wave of strikes and brought millions of people into the streets since it was …
contributors(2023-04-05). How to Create Positive Change: Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali at Progress Network (Video).juancole.comThe Progress Network | How does change actually occur? And what are the best tactics for bringing large coalitions together? Hosts of Democracy-ish, Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali, discuss the balance between angry revolution and individual hope, and what ultimately gets people on board with a movement. Plus, we take a look at the World …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-05). Inside The Digital Advertising Stock That's Breaking Away From The Pack: The Trade Desk.moguldom.com The Trade Desk, a Silicon Valley-based media buying platform specializing in real-time automated advertising technology, has defied industry trends and seen its stock grow by 980 percent over the past five years while other ad-related stocks have lost ground. Industry and macroeconomic pressures led to reduced ad spending at large digital advertising companies such as Alphabet's …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-05). Venezuela's Opposition Envoy Calls on Biden to Ease Sanctions.news.antiwar.comFernando Blasi, the new envoy for Venezuela's US-backed opposition, is calling on the Biden administration to ease crippling sanctions on Venezuela, saying not doing so could turn the country into another Cuba, which has been under a US trade embargo since 1962. "If we continue down this path, Venezuela is destined to be another Cuba," …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-05). Belarusian Troops Train on Russia's Nuclear-Capable Iskander Missiles.news.antiwar.comBelarusian troops have begun training on Russia's nuclear-capable Iskander missiles after President Vladimir Putin announced he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus. According to Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, Belarusians started training on the Iskander systems at a Russian testing ground on April 3. The Belarusian Defense Ministry also announced the training. "The program …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-05). Blinken Can't Reschedule His Trip to China After Canceling.news.antiwar.comSecretary of State Antony Blinken is looking to reschedule his trip to China that he canceled over the Chinese balloon that wound up floating over the US, but Beijing is rebuffing the effort, POLITICO reported Wednesday. The POLITICO report said China has effectively frozen high-level contacts with US officials. An unnamed US official said that …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-05). House Speaker McCarthy Meets Taiwan's Tsai in California.news.antiwar.comHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, marking the highest level meeting between US and Taiwanese officials since the previous House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, visited Taipei in August 2022. The meeting is historic and risks provoking a major Chinese response as it makes McCarthy the highest-level US …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-05). Iran Says It Foiled Drone Attack in Iranian City of Isfahan.news.antiwar.comIranian authorities have said they foiled a drone attack on a military facility in the Iranian city of Isfahan. According to Iran's PressTV, the Iranian Defense Ministry said one of its facilities in the city had come under attack by a Micro Aerial Vehicle (MAV), which was shot down by air defenses. The ministry said …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-05). Ukraine 'Ready' to Talk About Crimea With Russia If Counteroffensive Succeeds.news.antiwar.comAn advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Financial Times that Kyiv would be "ready" to negotiate the status of Crimea with Russia if it launches a successful counteroffensive and captures the territory Russia controls that borders the peninsula. "If we will succeed in achieving our strategic goals on the battlefield and when we will …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-05). Zelensky Says Poland Will Form Coalition to Send Warplanes to Ukraine.news.antiwar.comUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Warsaw on Wednesday and said he believes Poland will form a coalition of NATO countries to send warplanes to Kyiv as the Polish led the charge to provide Western-made tanks. "Just as your (Polish) leadership proved itself in the tank coalition, I believe that it will manifest itself in the …
Disability Justice, Rights Caucus of Workers World Party(2023-04-05). April 9 meeting to honor Mary Pinotti-Kaessinger.workers.org A virtual meeting will be held to honor Mary Pinotti-Kaessinger, Revolutionary, Disability Justice and Rights Fighter, Labor Organizer — Rest in power! The Disability Justice and Rights Caucus of Workers World Party (DJRC) is hosting its monthly 2nd Sunday Dialogue, April 9 at 7: 00 p.m. EDT, to honor Mary and . . . |
Dr. Lauro Amezcua-Patino(2023-04-05). Guns, Gender and Masculinity (OPINION).latinorebels.comMany people believe that owning a gun is a symbol of power and protection. These associations are often tied to traditional gender roles, with men expected to be dominant and protective while women are to be submissive and nurturing.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). Sibos 2024 financial services forum to be held in Beijing.ecns.cnBeijing will play host city to the Swift International Banker's Operation Seminar (Sibos) financial services forum in 2024, according to a joint announcement from Beijing authorities and the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT).
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). China firmly opposes meeting between Tsai Ing-wen and Kevin McCarthy: FM spokeswoman.ecns.cnChina firmly opposes the U.S. arrangement for Tsai Ing-wen's "transit" trip to the U.S. and a meeting between her and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, because it seriously contravenes the one-China principle and provisions in the three China-U.S. joint communiqués and gravely undermines China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). Archaeological work advances made in Tibet in 2022.ecns.cnA series of archaeological excavations and investigations were carried out in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region last year, providing important facts for understanding the region's ancient history and culture.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). China builds vast solar, wind power parks in deserts.ecns.cnThe northern region of China is witnessing a remarkable surge in the construction of solar and wind power parks along its desert belt and this development is transforming the once barren and desolate areas into a bustling hub for renewable energy.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). China's Tibet discovers earliest cave tomb built 3,000 yrs ago.ecns.cnThe cemetery site is indicative of diverse cultures and exchanges and connections between different areas in the hinterland of Tibet at that time, said Tashi Tsering, a researcher with the regional institute of cultural relics protection.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). China to deepen new cooperation pattern with Indonesia: Wang Yi.ecns.cnWang Yi (R), director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, shakes hands with Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Indonesia's Coordinator for Cooperation with China and Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment in Beijing, China, April 4, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). Tax policies to boost market confidence.ecns.cnForeign enterprises are expected to expand funding into research and development in China as the country strengthens its support to innovation with long-term preferential tax policy arrangements, they said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). Xi stresses Party theoretic study drive to enhance cohesion and pool strengths.ecns.cnA meeting on the education campaign about the study and implementation of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era was held on Monday in Beijing. President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), attended the meeting and made an important speech.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). China's hyperspectral Earth observation satellite put into use.ecns.cnChina's hyperspectral satellite for Earth observation has gone into use after completing in-orbit tests, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the primary developer of the spacecraft, announced on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). Former chairman of China Everbright Group under investigation.ecns.cnLi Xiaopeng, former Party chief and chairman of China Everbright Group has been placed under investigation for suspected severe violations of Party discipline and laws, according to an official statement released Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). China plans to restructure disciplines, majors at universities.ecns.cnChina will adjust the composition of about 20 percent of the disciplines and majors at its higher education institutions, replacing outdated disciplines with new ones that keep abreast with new technologies, emerging sectors and new business modes.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). FM urges relevant U.S. congressman not to undermine China-U.S. ties.ecns.cnRelevant U.S. congressman needs to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques and avoid undermining the China-U.S. relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
Editor(2023-04-05). Japan needs to reconsider wastewater discharge plan.mronline.org It may be recalled that after Japan alarmingly announced in April 2021 its plan to start releasing around 1.3 million metric tons of contaminated wastewater from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, countries in the rest of eastern Asia and the Pacific region protested. Environmental groups and even the Japanese people opposed it.
Editor(2023-04-05). "Legitimate target" — Bellingcat defends terror attack at St. Petersburg cafe.mronline.org Christo Grozev of the U.S. government-sponsored Bellingcat endorsed the terror attack that killed a Russian war reporter and injured many others during a public event in St. Petersburg. He also defended Ukraine's attempt to assassinate a Russian philosopher because he was a "propagandist."
Editor(2023-04-05). TikTok on trial: The latest front in the U.S. tech war on China.mronline.org On March 23, CEO of TikTok Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee addressing concerns over the popular social media app's data collection practices and parent company ByteDance's alleged links to the Chinese government.
Editor(2023-04-05). Netanyahu's Power Grab Is Shattering the Myth of a United, Democratic Israel.scheerpost.com The illusion of a cohesive Israel, an Israel that is a miraculous success, exists only in the minds of privileged Israeli and some diaspora Jews. Some European politicians may also believe this to be the case, having been convinced by Jews in their countries. But it was never the case.
Editor(2023-04-05). 'Now Do Bush': Trump Arraignment Contrasts Typical Immunity for US Leaders.scheerpost.com "Trump should be prosecuted for a variety of crimes, committed both as a private citizen and public official," argues Jeremy Scahill. "But if we want to claim that our system is exceptional, then the same fate should be brought to bear on the Bushes, Cheneys, and Kissingers of the world as well."
Editor(2023-04-05). Patrick Lawrence: The Happiness of Others.scheerpost.com For Americans, admitting that people in other parts of the world have and want different things from what they have and want can, in its subtle way, be devastating to their view of the world.
Editor(2023-04-05). The Broad, Vague RESTRICT Act Is a Dangerous Substitute for Comprehensive Data Privacy Legislation.scheerpost.com By Jason Kelley and David Greene / Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) The recently introduced RESTRICT Act (S. 686, Sen. Warner and Sen. Thune) rightfully is causing a lot of concern. This bill is being called a "TikTok ban," but it's more complicated than that. As we wrote in our initial review of the bill, the RESTRICT …
Editor(2023-04-05). Is Israel a 'democracy'? An editorial.workers.org For the past 13 weeks, Israel has been rocked with massive demonstrations in the hundreds of thousands, especially in Tel Aviv, targeting the far-right, neofascist government headed by the butcher Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What prompted the protests was a proposed "reform package" that would curtail the judiciary branch of . . . |
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-05). Canada: The Case Against Iran Sanctions.libya360.wordpress.comGreg ShupakA mural in the holy city of Qom depicts Ayatollah Khomeini, leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, on the left and Ali Khamenei, the current Supreme Leader of Iran, on the right. Photo by David Stanley "We hear the pleas of the Iranian people and we commend them for their bravery and resilience," Minister…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-05). "Children & Armed Conflict: Ukrainian Crisis. Evacuating Children from Conflict Zone"libya360.wordpress.comUNSC Arria formula meeting on the topic "Children and armed conflict: Ukrainian crisis. Evacuating children from conflict zone" Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights M.Lvova-Belova to brief. 1/3 @UKUN_NewYork blocked UN webcast of our tomorrow's informal meeting of Security Council on "Children and armed conflict: Ukrainian crisis. Evacuating children from conflict zone". Western countries are clearly…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-05). China's Historical Destiny is to Stand With the Third World.libya360.wordpress.comTricontinental: Institute for Social Research On 20 March 2023, China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin spent over four hours in private conversation. According to official statements after the meeting, the two leaders talked about the increasing economic and strategic partnership between China and Russia—including building the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline—and the Chinese peace initiative for…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-05). Guangzhou 1927: The Paris Commune of the East.libya360.wordpress.comFriends of Socialist China The Paris Commune, which lasted from March 18-May 28 1871, is generally regarded as the first seizure of power by the proletariat, and formation of a workers' government, in history. As such, it has continued to inspire varied attempts to establish workers power and build socialism, whether in terms of inspiration…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-05). Hunger in Haiti: Made in USA.libya360.wordpress.comGreg Dunkel U.S. rice producers have destroyed the livelihoods of many Haitian rice farmers, like the one above, by dumping cheap U.S. rice in Haiti. The United States under enslaver president Thomas Jefferson imposed a blockade of Haiti in 1806, which lasted until 1862. This was the first of a multitude of sanctions the U.S….
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-05). The Nord Stream Ghost: The False Details in the CIA's Cover Story.libya360.wordpress.comSeymour HershGas emanating from the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in the Baltic Sea, September 28, 2022. / Swedish Coast Guard. America's Central Intelligence Agency is constantly running covert operations around the world, and all must have a cover story in case things go badly, as they often do. It is just as important to have…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-05). The Ukrainian Diaspora's Influence on Canadian Foreign Policy Decisions.libya360.wordpress.comValeriy Krylko Chrystia Freeland posed with a banner emblazoned with the official battle flag of the fascist Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). She deleted the tweet after individuals noticed the flag. (Chrystia Freeland/Twitter) The first foreign servicemen to arrive in Ukraine during February 2022 were Canadians. The first foreign officer arrested by Russian troops during Russia's…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-05). War Mongering, CIA-Connected Think-Tank Calls for World War III.libya360.wordpress.comValeriy Krylko [Source: atlanticcouncil.org] Fellows at the Atlantic Council advocate bombing and confronting Russia, while eschewing any opportunities for peace. The Atlantic Council is an American think tank, founded in 1961, which lies at the heart of what 27-year CIA veteran Ray McGovern and whistleblower termed the Military-Industrial-Congressional-Intelligence-Media-Academia-Think Tank Complex (MICIMATTC). Its close ties to the CIA were…
It's Going Down.(2023-04-05). One Person Killed, Two Injured In Vehicle Assault On Food Not Bombs.popularresistance.orgTwo volunteers with the mutual aid group Reno Food Not Bombs are in "critical, but stable condition" and one unhoused person, Michelle "Mama Bear," is dead after a 57 year old man, David Turner, "suddenly and inexplicably drove his car through the area where the women were standing" on Monday. All three were reportedly transported to a local hospital directly following the attack, however Michelle sadly passed away due to her injuries. According to law enforcement, Turner claimed that the attack was "intentional." As This Is Reno reported: | David Turner, 57, is facing one count of murder and two counts of attemp…
It's Going Down(2023-04-05). New Day and Times for It's Going Down on Pacifica Radio!itsgoingdown.orgAttention IGD listeners on Pacifica radio! It's Going Down is moving from Fridays at 12 NOON to Wednesdays at 11 AM — 12 PM NOON, right between Letters and Politics and Against the Grain. It's Going Down plays on Pacifica radio on 94.1 FM, KPFA across the San Francisco bay area, from Marin County in…
It's Going Down(2023-04-05). One Person Killed and Two Members of Reno Food not Bombs Hospitalized After Vehicle Attack.itsgoingdown.orgTwo volunteers with the mutual aid group Reno Food Not Bombs are in "critical, but stable condition" and one unhoused person, Michelle "Mama Bear" Jardine, is dead after a 57 year old man, David Turner, reportedly "suddenly and inexplicably drove his car through the area where the women were standing" on Monday. All three were…
Jacob Andrewartha(2023-04-05). CFMEU demands Labor scrap anti-union laws.greenleft.org.auThousands of workers took to the streets in a national day of action to demand wage rises and protest anti-union laws, report Jacob Andrewartha, Sue Bolton, Alex Bainbridge and Jim McIlroy.
JANET(2023-04-05). 19 years after the coup d'état: Statement from Fanmi Lavalas Political Organization.iacenter.orgMarch 24, 2023 This Feb. 28 statement from Fanmi Lavalas, a people's party of Haiti, commemorates the February 29, 2004, coup d'état that overthrew Haiti's first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Fanmi Lavalas honors those who fell during the coup and outlines its call for a Haitian solution to the crisis that has now engulfed the country. Unofficial translation by the Haiti Action Committee. San Francisco, July 28, 2021. Credit: Haiti Action Committee On the eve of the commemoration of the 19th anniversary of the bloody coup d'état of 2004, the harmful consequences of which we are living…
JANET(2023-04-05). As Zelensky speaks, vigil to demand Austria maintain neutrality.iacenter.orgMarch 27, 2023 The International Action Center received this petition and call for a vigil from the Austrian group, the Social Alliance for Peace and Neutrality. Translation: John Catalinotto. Vienna protest of German decision to send tanks to Ukraine, Jan. 30, 2023. Credit: Social Alliance for Peace and Neutrality Vigil: Building peace without weapons Thursday, March 30, 2023, 8 a.m. at the Parliament building The Ukrainian war President [Volodymyr] Zelensky is scheduled to speak virtually to the deputies of the Parliament on March 30. What he will say is already clear. He wants more weapons, more sanctions, mor…
JANET(2023-04-05). Communiqué: The working class in France buries its gravediggers.iacenter.orgApril 3, 2023 Communiqué of the Coordination of Communist Nuclei (CNC) in the Spanish State (Spain) published March 28, 2023. Workers World publishes this communiqué because it could also apply as a message for the working class in the United States. Translation: John Catalinotto. Workers on France's high-speed TGV trains demonstrate near the Lyon Station in Paris. Allez vous-faire foutre! (Go to hell!) Esclaves du capital! (Slaves of capital!) Servants de l'OTAN (Servants of NATO!) The French working class gives us, once again, a great lesson of class struggle, and starting from the beginning, it showed us what…
JANET(2023-04-05). Denial of Mumia's appeal: An affront to basic justice and the law.iacenter.orgBy Betsey Piette April 3, 2023 Philadelphia Mumia Abu-Jamal, his family and his supporters around the world had every reason and right to hope that all their hard work would pay off in persuading Judge Lucretia Clemons from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to follow and apply the law, as has been done in other cases involving Brady and Batson violations. Since her Dec. 16, 2022, notice of intention to dismiss Abu-Jamal's current appeal, thousands of people have signed petitions, written letters and passed resolutions on Abu-Jamal's behalf directed to Clemons. Supporters include the 20-million-member…
JANET(2023-04-05). Despite government attacks: Workers, students in France stay strong.iacenter.orgBy G. Dunkel March 28, 2023 Since President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Élizabeth Borne rammed through the "reform" of France's pension system March 16 — an attack which will require workers to work longer to obtain a full pension — the class struggle has grown more intense. Women retirees on the front lines, March 2023. Millions of workers struck on March 23 to protest this new law, which extends their retirement age to 64 from 62. The law must still be reviewed by the Constitutional Council, which can reject or modify it. The new pension law provides fewer protections for workers who have ard…
JANET(2023-04-05). Germany: Warning strike turns up the steam.iacenter.orgBy Arnold Schà∂lzel March 30, 2023 The author is a former editor of the German newspaper junge Welt, where this article was published March 27. Translation: John Catalinotto Railroad and Transport Workers rally by the main train station in Bremen, Germany, March 25, 2023, for strike action. A foretaste of the depth of the strike waves in France or Britain occurred in Germany on March 27: For 24 hours, buses and trains remained largely in depots, airplanes on the ground. Some 335,000 workers responded to the joint call by the United Services Trade Union (Verdi) and the railway and transport union (EVG) for a…
JANET(2023-04-05). Trump's indictment: only a beginning.iacenter.orgFormer President Donald J. Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury March 31. The unexpected news was celebrated by many oppressed people, class-conscious workers and many on the left. Trump's Supreme Court appointments reversed the legal right to abortion. In addition to being the 45th occupant of the White House, Trump is known for being a bigoted billionaire, who emboldened the violent far right over the last several years and led a vicious Islamophobic, racist, misogynist, anti-migrant and anti-worker presidential campaign and administration. Good people believe he deserves to be punished. Trump was indic…
JANET(2023-04-05). U.S. immigration policy causes migrant deaths.iacenter.orgBy Ted Kelly April 4, 2023 On March 30, Mexican police arrested three officials from the National Immigration Institute and two private security guards. The arrests occurred just days after a deadly blaze at a migrant detention facility in Ciudad Juárez. One of the incarcerated migrants, who has been accused of starting the fire, has also been arrested. (NPR, March 31) Mexico side of the U.S. border wall at Friendship Park in Las Playas de Tijuana, Baja California, December 2018. (Photo Credit: Ted Kelly) While an investigation into the fire, which killed 40 people, is underway, those really responsible are still…
Jeremy Loffredo(2023-04-05). ICC's Putin Arrest Warrant Based on State Dept-Funded Report That Debunked Itself.orinocotribune.com Jeremy Loffredo and Max Blumenthal exposes fabrications and contradictions in the US State Department-funded report on which the International Criminal Court based its arrest warrant against the Russian president. | The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of the "unlawful deportation" of Ukrainian children to a network of camps inside Russia. The warrant was based on a report by the Yale HRL center, which is funded by the US State Department. | US journalist Jeremy Loffredo visited one of Russian government-sponsored camps in question. At The Do…
Jim Hightower(2023-04-05). Stop This Corporate Child Abuse.otherwords.orgWith new outrages erupting every day, I find some comfort in knowing that we the people have at least eliminated certain particularly ugly plutocratic abuses. Child labor, for example — outlawed in 1938, right? | Well, outlawed, yes; stopped, no. To be clear, there's nothing wrong with teenagers working to help their families, gain experience,…
John Wojcik(2023-04-05). Progressive coalition brings Brandon Johnson across the finish line in Chicago.peoplesworld.org CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson, a progressive African-American community activist, union organizer, and former teacher, defied the pollsters and was elected as Chicago's next mayor yesterday in a major victory for progressives. His win was propelled, in major part, part by a huge turnout among enthusiastic young voters. According to the Chicago Board of Elections, a …
John Wojcik(2023-04-05). Progressives win key swing seat in Wisconsin State Supreme Court race.peoplesworld.org MADISON, Wisc. — In what was perhaps the most consequential state Supreme Court race in U.S. history yesterday the winner was a liberal judge, Janet Protasiewicz, giving progressives their first majority on the court since 2008. Her victory in the race for the key swing seat on the state's Supreme Court will enable the ending …
John Wojcik(2023-04-05). With democracy on the line, People's World does the job corporate media won't.peoplesworld.org The argument for keeping People's World alive is a more critical one now than ever before. That's because we are at a critical juncture in U.S. history, one that could end up with a fascist takeover of our country. At such a time as this, the need for truth-telling journalists who work in print, online, …
Josh Eidelson, Portside.(2023-04-05). The Undercover Organizers Behind America's Union Wins.popularresistance.orgIf you want to unionize a workplace, Will Westlake was saying, get used to unclogging the drains. At a secret off-hours gathering held in Rochester, New York, in March, the 25-year-old former barista told a few dozen labor activists that a great way to build trust with co-workers and bosses is to volunteer for thankless chores. In his case, that meant spending months at a Starbucks outside Buffalo in 2021 getting on his knees and reaching beneath the sinks to yank loose the grimy mix of mocha chips, espresso beans, congealed milk and rotten fruit that regularly stopped things up. "Be the person who's willing," We…
Juan Cole(2023-04-05). 5 Other Modern Presidents who Should have been Indicted for their Crimes.juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Seeing Trump arraigned in New York on Tuesday was satisfying even if the outcome of the trial cannot be foreseen and he has a presumption of innocence. There is obviously evidence that he falsified his business records for the purpose of hiding material facts from the American people in October …
Kenny Stancil(2023-04-05). Israeli Forces Condemned for Brutal Raid of Al-Aqsa Mosque.truthout.orgIsraeli police brutally attacked Palestinians inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday night, injuring at least a dozen peaceful worshipers and arresting more than 400 during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. "Dozens of heavily armed officers stormed the site, used stun grenades, and fired tear gas into the Qibli prayer hall — the building with the silver dome… |
manager(2023-04-05). La nueva integración sudamericana.cepr.netLa Tercera Ver artículo en el sitio original Al asumir la Presidencia, Lula afirmó "nuestro protagonismo se materializará a través de la reanudación de la integración sudamericana". Por su parte, el Presidente Boric reafirmó en su primera reunión con Lula la importancia de la rearticulación de América del Sur. Hace pocos días, tanto Lula como …
Marc Martorell Junyent(2023-04-05). The Decline and Fall of Republican Afghanistan (Review).juancole.com Review of Ahmad Shuja Jamal and William Maley, The Decline and Fall of Republican Afghanistan (London: Hurst and Co., 2023). Munich, Germany (Special to Informed Comment) — The Republic of Afghanistan unraveled quickly after May 2021 when US-led foreign troops prepared to abandon the country. This defied the forecasts of most experts on the capacity …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-05). Trump indicted on 34 felonies linked to election interference.peoplesworld.org NEW YORK—Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has indicted former Republican Oval Office occupant Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, in a case that is only the opening salvo in a looming barrage of legal troubles for the former White House denizen. The Trump indictment itself is bad news, of course, for …
Matthew Ehret(2023-04-05). Woke-ism and the Self-Induced Suicide of America.thelastamericanvagabond.comPerhaps one of the greatest obstacles to saving the beleaguered republic at this late stage of self-induced rot is a pervading belief among a large portion of the US citizenry that America itself were better off burnt to a crisp. It isn't just the Antifa or BLM rioters who lit cities on fire in 2019-2020
Naveena Sadasivam(2023-04-05). Manchin Furious Over Latest Legal Setback to Mountain Valley Pipeline Project.truthout.orgThis story was originally published by Grist. Subscribe to its weekly newsletter here. In exchange for his help passing the most far-reaching climate law in U.S. history, Senator Joe Manchin hoped to fast-track a 303-mile natural gas pipeline that's being built in his home state of West Virginia. Those hopes were dashed yet again on Monday, when a federal appeals court ruled that the pipeline's… |
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Know the signs of strep throat in children.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgImage courtesy: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. "Group A streptococcal disease is a group of conditions caused by a bacteria called 'group A strep,'" says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "The one that people are probably most familiar with is strep throat. Strep throat is a relatively common infection,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Consumer Health: Colorectal cancer — risk factors and prevention.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the risk factors for colorectal cancer and what you can do to prevent it. Cancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum often are referred to together as colorectal cancer. Approximately 106,970 new cases of colon cancer and 46,050 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, according to the American Cancer Society. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Science Saturday: Understanding the speed of brain communication.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt often was thought that the speed of information transmitted among regions of the brain stabilized during early adolescence. A new study in Nature Neuroscience by Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from the Netherlands found transmission speeds continue to increase into early adulthood. Because problems such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders can emerge in late adolescence and early adulthood, a better understanding of brain development may help clinicians offer therapies to treat these disorders. "A fundamental understanding…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Managing your health during Ramadan fasting.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Depending on geography and the time of year when Ramadan occurs, daily fasting can range from as little as 10 hours in the winter months to more than 17 hours during the summer. This daily fast should not have a negative effect on health for most individuals. However, even if you have a chronic condition, including coronary artery disease,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Babesiosis and what you need to know about the 2023 tick season.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAn infected black-legged tick can transmit babesiosis and other infections Tick season is underway in much of the U.S. This season, another tick-borne disease is on the list of concerns. That's because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found a significant increase in reported cases of babesiosis(bah-beez-E-oh-sis) infection in eastern parts of the U.S. "Babesiosis is another tick-borne disease that we hear about, in addition to Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and others," says Dr. Bobbi…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Innovative treatments for rectal cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic has been taking care of patients with rectal cancer for more than 100 years, dating back to the Mayo brothers. Even at that time, doctors were innovative with their approach to the care of patients with rectal cancer. That continues today as Mayo Clinic offers the latest in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon, explains some of the surgical treatment options being offered. Watch: Dr. Eric…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Women in science: Q&A with Martha Grogan, M.D.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Martha Grogan March is Women's History Month and an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in science and research. Women make up just 33% of the world's researchers, according to the United Nations. That's changing according to Felicity Enders, Ph.D., director of the Office of Research Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. As is their role in the field. Today, there are "more women not only entering the field but also moving into leadership," she says. Among them…
Nicole Karlis(2023-04-05). Latest Ruling Against ACA Could Lead to Thousands of New HIV Infections Per Year.truthout.orgThe passage of Obamacare — formally, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) — in 2010 meant that that most private insurance plans were required to cover recommended preventive care services without making patients bear some of the cost. Since then, the ACA, or parts of it, have been legally challenged nearly 2,000 times. In the most recent litigation, Braidwood Management v. Becerra… |
no más transfobia!(2023-04-05). Trans Day of Visibility Rally in San Jose.indybay.orgMarch 31 is Trans Day of Visibility every year. This year the group "Queer Trans Youth Assemble" called for student walkouts and rallies nationwide. Dozens of locations across the US saw actions in solidarity. In San Jose, Silicon Valley Pride organized a rally with music, singalongs, speakers, and lots of youth power and creativity.
noreply(2023-04-05). I Liked Larry's Eisenhower's Analogy.smoothiex12.blogspot.comExcellent talk with Judge. By now only idiots from "Institute for NOT Study of War" didn't get the fact of why Russians sat into Strategic Defense (it doesn't mean that you do not go on offensive). Why chasing the enemy when it comes to you, and you kill it, is an excellent mode of conducting a war. As I am ON RECORD, Washington doesn't have a concept of all state's institutions working as a whole based on a coherent strategy and contingency planning. Yeah, I know, "strategy" is such a popular word.
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-05). 47th Anniversary of Land Day: Palestinians Rally Against Israelis' Theft of Their Land.orinocotribune.comPalestinians have held rallies to commemorate the 47th anniversary of Land Day, in honor of the struggle against Israeli settler-apartheid oppression and the call for freedom, justice and equality. | People in the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East al-Quds took to the streets on Thursday to mark the event that takes place on March 30 every year. | In the Gaza Strip, protesters gathered near the fence that separates the besieged enclave from the occupied territories as Israeli troops fired live bullets and tear gas canisters. According to local sources, five Palestinians were injured, three of them with live bullets,…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-05). Peru: How an Attempt To Censor a Report on Human Rights Violations Failed.orinocotribune.comBy Carlos Noriega — Mar 30, 2023 | The right wing tried to prevent the presentation of Amnesty International's annual report. It did not succeed. The worldwide report, in the case of Peru, denounces serious human rights violations, including the death of demonstrators by gunshots of the security forces and arbitrary detentions in the repression of the social protests against the government of Dina Boluarte. | The municipality of the Lima district of Miraflores, administered by the ultra-right wing that governs with Boluarte, ordered the closure of the Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion (LUM), a…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-05). 15 million in the US to be kicked off of public health benefits.peoplesdispatch.orgAs US-based news is inundated with coverage surrounding the spectacle of former president Donald Trump's arraignment, 15 million people are being quietly phased out of receiving Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits, beginning April 1 and going through May and July. | As the Joe Biden administration will end the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration on May 11, starting this past weekend states have already begun to kick people off of Medicaid and CHIP. These states are all Republican Party-controlled: Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, New Hampshire, and South Dakota. | Medicaid and CHIP…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-05). Massive rally of farmers and workers in Indian capital New Delhi.peoplesdispatch.orgOn Wednesday, April 5, thousands of farmers and workers from across India came to the capital New Delhi to protest the central government and its anti-farmer and anti-labor policies. The rally, organized under the banner 'Mazdoor Kisan Sangharsh Rally' was held at the Ramlila Maidan grounds. | Protesters
Pepe Escobar(2023-04-05). The Capital of the Multipolar World: A Moscow Diary.orinocotribune.comBy Pepe Escobar — Mar 30, 2023 | In Moscow you feel no crisis. No effects of sanctions. No unemployment. No homeless people in the streets. Minimal inflation. | How sharp was good ol' Lenin, prime modernist, when he mused, "there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen". This global nomad now addressing you has enjoyed the privilege of spending four astonishing weeks in Moscow at the heart of an historical crossroads — culminating with the Putin-Xi geopolitical game-changing summit at the Kremlin. | To quote Xi, "changes that haven't been seen in 100 years" do have a…
Peter Boyle(2023-04-05). Corporations finance Myanmar coup regime's war on the people.greenleft.org.auBurmese/Myanma democracy activists are stepping up their campaign to pressure the United States to impose sanctions to stop North American oil and gas companies from financing the Myanmar military's war against the people, reports Peter Boyle.
Peter Boyle(2023-04-05). Video: Sydney construction workers march through city.greenleft.org.auConstruction workers demanding protection from silicosis and calling on Labor governments to keep their promises to remove anti-union laws took to Sydney streets in their thousands. Peter Boyle reports.
Peter Certo(2023-04-05). In OtherWords: April 5, 2023.otherwords.orgStarbucks CEO Howard Schultz has stepped down, concluding a controversial third stint as leader of the iconic company with a Senate hearing on his union busting | This week in OtherWords, Sonali Kolhatkar explains Also this week, we offer a pair of op-eds about ho…
rebekah(2023-04-05). Student Debt Forgiveness Is a Win-Win for Our Country.inequality.orgThe Supreme Court is gearing up to weigh in on the ongoing student loan debt debate prompted by President Joe Biden's sweeping debt cancellation plan that would help over 35 million Americans. I spent over two decades paying off my federal student loans — and like a lot of people with educational debt, I paid $20,000 more …
Robert Inlakesh(2023-04-05). Israel Assaults Worshippers In Al-Aqsa Mosque, Threatens Multi-Front War.thelastamericanvagabond.comDuring the early hours of Wednesday morning, Israeli occupation police forces raided the al-Aqsa Mosque compound and severely beat a number of worshippers at the site. The raid was carried out in order to prevent Palestinian worshippers from remaining inside the Holy Site, at times when extremist Israeli settlers planned to storm the area. The
Robert Inlakesh(2023-04-05). Why Is Israel Attacking Syria Nearly Everyday Now?thelastamericanvagabond.comTensions continue to escalate inside Syria, following another round of unprovoked Israeli airstrikes on Monday night, which killed two civilians in Damascus. Israel has carried out four separate aerial assaults on Syria, since Thursday last week, with tensions continuing to rise as Iran vows to respond to the killing of its citizens in one of
Sasha Abramsky(2023-04-05). The Party of "Family Values" Sees No Irony in Axing Child Labor Protections.truthout.orgThe New York Times's recent exposé on child labor in the United States wasn't about what might be called "child labor lite": examples, say, of kids working in candy stores, logging long hours as babysitters, or getting up early to do paper-delivery rounds. Instead, it was about truly Dickensian conditions: children, many of whom were unaccompanied migrants, getting mangled while working overnight… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-05). Michigan Becomes First State to Repeal Abortion Ban Post-"Roe"truthout.orgOn Wednesday, Michigan became the first state to formally repeal an abortion ban after the fall of Roe v. Wade. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed a bill on Wednesday afternoon that the state legislature passed last month, repealing crucial parts of a nearly century-old abortion ban in the state. The bill revokes the section of a 1931 abortion law that makes it a felony in nearly all cases to… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-05). Progressive Johnson Triumphs Against "Tough-on-Crime" Democrat in Chicago.truthout.orgProgressive Brandon Johnson won the Chicago mayoral race on Tuesday, triumphing over conservative Democrat Paul Vallas in a victory that serves as a rebuke to Vallas's "tough-on-crime" platform and shows that candidates running on left-wing platforms can win. Johnson, a former labor organizer for the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), defeated his well-financed opponent on a platform of supporting… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-05). Republicans File to Repeal a Tax That Only Affects the Richest 0.1 Percent.truthout.orgThe vast majority of the Senate Republican caucus united last week to introduce a bill that would permanently repeal the estate tax, targeting one of the few provisions in the U.S. tax code that solely affects the richest 0.1 percent of Americans. Led by Sen. John Thune (South Dakota), the top Republican on the Senate Subcommittee on Taxation and Internal Revenue Service Oversight… |
Sonali Kolhatkar(2023-04-05). Howard Schultz: Union Buster in Chief.otherwords.orgOutgoing Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, in a recent The conversation was meant to showcase Schultz's commitment to Starbucks coffee as he prepared to step down as CEO of the company for the third time. But it took place in Italy, prompting his interviewer to ask: Why wasn't Schultz sitting down with unionizing workers back home?
splcenter(2023-04-05). Marjorie Taylor Greene, Other Extremists Rage for Trump.splcenter.orgThe New York Young Republican Club (NYYRC) hosted a pro-Trump gathering headlined by Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday in New York City, where speakers struggled to be heard over raucous counterprotesters.
Staff(2023-04-05). Contra la inflación: Declaración de la Cumbre de Presidentes de América Latina y el Caribe.cubadebate.cu"Nos reunimos el 5 de abril de 2023 a iniciativa de México para encontrar soluciones conjuntas frente a las presiones de precios y la carestía presentes en la región, así como para fortalecer la integración y el comercio regional", señala la declaración oficial de la Cumbre de Presidentes de América Latina y el Caribe. Reproducimos el texto.
Staff(2023-04-05). De Irak a Cuba: De la propaganda de guerra al periodismo subvencionado (+ Video).cubadebate.cuEl pasado febrero, un periodista de News Nation era arrestado, cuando cubría la rueda de prensa del gobernador de Ohio, sobre el incendio de un tren con químicos peligrosos. Imaginen los titulares si el incendio ocurrido en la base petrolífera de Matanzas se hubiera tapado durante varios días. De esa manipulación mediática a conveniencia se trata este material.
Staff(2023-04-05). Armada estadounidense ampliará su trabajo con herramientas no tripuladas y de inteligencia artificial.cubadebate.cuLa Marina de Estados Unidos ampliará su trabajo con herramientas no tripuladas y de inteligencia artificial a la 4 ™ Flota de ese país, tras el éxito de la Task Force 59 en Oriente Medio. El secretario de la Armada y el jefe de operaciones navales anunciaron la expansión a América Central y del Sur durante la conferencia anual Sea Air Space de la Liga Naval.
Staff(2023-04-05). El Ministerio de Economía y Planificación aprobó hoy 213 nuevos actores económicos (+ PDF).cubadebate.cuEl Ministerio de Economía y Planificación aprobó hoy 213 nuevos actores económicos. Así lo dio a conocer la entidad a través de su canal en Telegram. De estos nuevos actores, 208 son mipymes privadas, cuatro estatales y una cooperativa no agropecuaria, que deben generar nuevos puestos de trabajo en la economía nacional.
Staff(2023-04-05). From Teacher & Union Organizer to Mayor: Brandon Johnson Wins Chicago Race in Upset Victory.democracynow.org We get an update on a major victory for progressives in Chicago's mayoral race, where union organizer and former teacher Brandon Johnson narrowly defeated Paul Vallas in a runoff election Tuesday. Johnson called for community investment, while Vallas, who was backed by the police union, focused his campaign on crime. "Now comes the difficult part of governance," says Democracy Now! co-host Juan González, who is in Chicago and notes Johnson faces a hostile police force and skepticism from the city's business community.
Staff(2023-04-05). Donald Trump Charged with 34 Felonies; He Intensifies Attacks on Judge, DA & Their Families.democracynow.org Donald Trump has been formally charged with 34 felonies in an indictment unsealed on Tuesday. After surrendering to authorities at a New York courthouse, Trump was placed under arrest and fingerprinted. He then appeared in a courtroom, where he pleaded not guilty to all 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection to hush-money payments he paid out during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump is the first U.S. president to ever be charged with a crime. For more on the charges levied against Trump and their significance, we speak to Bobbi Sternheim, a criminal defense lawyer who has tried several high-pr…
Staff(2023-04-05). Headlines for April 5, 2023.democracynow.orgTrump Pleads Not Guilty to 34 Felony Counts Before Lashing Out at DA Bragg, Judge on His Case, Teachers' Union Leader Brandon Johnson Defeats Corporate Candidate to Become Next Mayor of Chicago, Liberal Judge Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race in Major Victory for Voting and Abortion Rights, Israeli Forces Violently Attack Al-Aqsa Worshipers, Arrest Hundreds During Ramadan Prayers, Colombia Tops List of Deadliest Country for Human Rights Activists, Massive Blaze at Bangladesh Clothing Market Burns Down 3,000 Shops, Anger and Mourning After 13 Women and Children Killed in Pakistan Food Distribution Stampede,…
Staff(2023-04-05). Progressive Judge Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat "In the Most Important Election of 2023"democracynow.org Democrat-backed Judge Janet Protasiewicz won a high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday, giving liberals a majority on the court for the first time since 2008 and renewing hopes the state's abortion ban can be reversed. Protasiewicz's rival, former Justice Dan Kelly, had support from Republicans and anti-abortion groups. The Wisconsin Supreme Court is also likely to weigh in on gerrymandering and voting access, with the potential to impact national elections for Congress and president. We get an update from John Nichols, national affairs correspondent for The Nation, who joins us from Madison,…
Staff(2023-04-05). Ralph Nader: Trump Arrest Was "Massively Overdue" After Turning White House into a "Daily Crime Scene"democracynow.org As we cover the historic arraignment of former President Donald Trump, we look at the crimes for which he has not been charged. We speak with Ralph Nader, longtime consumer advocate, corporate critic and former presidential candidate. Nader says that though "all presidents violate laws," Trump has "taken it to a new and diverse height."…
Staff(2023-04-05). Tennessee Republicans Move to Expel 3 Democratic Lawmakers for Supporting Student-Led Gun Protests.democracynow.org As students across the United States today join a nationwide school walkout to demand lawmakers take action on gun control, we go to Tennessee, where Republicans are trying to expel three Democratic lawmakers for supporting student-led gun control protests at the state Capitol after last week's school shooting in Nashville. "We're demanding that lawmakers hear that we can't be ignored anymore," says Ezri Tyler, a student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and a national organizer for March for Our Lives. "This is authoritarianism," Tennessee state Representative Justin…
Staff(2023-04-05). Cuba Wins Lawsuit Against Vulture Fund in London Court.orinocotribune.comIn a hearing held on Tuesday at the High Court of England and Wales, Judge Sara Cockerill notified the lawyers for the parties of the judgment corresponding to the lawsuit filed by the vulture fund CRF 1 Limited against the Republic of Cuba and the Banco Nacional de Cuba (BNC). | The ruling accepted the standpoint sustained by the Cuban side during the process and dismissed CRF's claim against the Cuban state. | According to the court ruling, the wrongdoings by BNC officials, subject first to a criminal investigation and then a court ruling, were reasonable grounds for the Cuban government to deny its consent to…
Staff(2023-04-05). Venezuela & Guinea-Bissau Celebrate 17 Years of Diplomacy, Launch Bilateral Commission.orinocotribune.comGiven the turmoil of the current global geopolitical landscape, the Global South must demonstrate that "it can build a more egalitarian world under cooperation, solidarity and complementarity," said the foreign minister of Venezuela, Yván Gil, during the Venezuela—Guinea-Bissau Joint Commission this Tuesday. | The launching ceremony of the joint commission between the two countries took place in the Casa Amarilla, headquarters of the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Venezuela, with the presence of Guinea Bissau's vice prime minister of interior and public order, Soares Sambú, and the Venezuelan Foreign M…
Staff(2023-04-05). Venezuela's Army Seizes Armed Narco Vehicle in Zulia State.orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) located and seized a vehicle, modified to launch multiple explosives, on a border trail in Catatumbo, Zulia state, near the border with Colombia, reported the head of FANB Strategic Operational Command (CEOFANB), Domingo Hernández Lárez. | Through his social media accounts, Hernández Lárez specified that the seized truck with Venezuelan plates is linked to armed Colombian drug-trafficking terrorist groups (TANCOL) and was used to terrorize the population. | "Venezuela will not be a base or platform for any type of armed terrorist group," wrote Hernández Lárez. "
teleSUR, JCM(2023-04-05). OMS alerta sobre creciente problema de la infertilidad.telesurtv.netA pesar de la magnitud del problema, las soluciones para la prevención, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la infertilidad siguen estando insuficientemente financiadas y son inaccesibles para muchos.
The Associated Press(2023-04-05). Indigenous Anti-Mining Activist Found Slain in Mexico.latinorebels.comAn Indigenous anti-mining activist has been killed in western Mexico, authorities confirmed Tuesday. The killing of Eustacio Alcalá comes just over two months after two other anti-mining activists disappeared near where his body was found.
WSWS(2023-04-05). Chicago State University faculty and staff strike against low pay and high workloads.wsws.orgMore than 160 faculty and staff at Chicago State University (CSU) went on strike Monday against low pay and high workloads, as administrators remained firm in their resolve to make workers pay for decades of budget cuts at public universities throughout the state.
WSWS(2023-04-05). Australian parliamentary report urges boost to war powers.wsws.orgThis report is another warning that the Labor government is preparing to join an aggressive US-led war against China, and regardless of even pretences of adhering to international law.
WSWS(2023-04-05). The mass protests in Israel and the "left-anti-Semitism" witch-hunt.wsws.orgThe political lie of the unchallenged universal legitimacy of the state of Israel has suffered a devastating exposure with the mass protest movement of Jewish Israelis against the far-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Zane McNeill(2023-04-05). ICE Has Quietly Been Forcing Schools and Abortion Clinics to Share Private Data.truthout.orgImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have requested information from news organizations, elementary schools and abortion clinics, according to documents received by Wired. The agency has also demanded data from major tech firms, money transfer services, telecommunications companies, and utility companies by issuing administrative subpoenas known as 1509 custom summonses. |
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). Shanghai announces trade promotion policy agenda.ecns.cnA slew of measures to promote international trade and attract foreign investment have been recently unveiled by the municipal government of Shanghai.
infobrics(2023-04-05). South Africa –°hairs Most Powerful Global Grouping.infobrics.orgAs South Africa chairs the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa grouping, and prepares to host the next annual summit scheduled for August this year, The bloc recently eclipsed the G7 group of developed countries in share of real global GDP…
Jeremy Kuzmarov(2023-04-05). A Look Back at the American Experience in World War I Shows the Danger of Where We May Be Headed.covertactionmagazine.comSo far the 2020s have been a very bad time for American democracy, with the January 6, 2021, riots, censorship on Twitter, Facebook and in the classrooms, rising anti-Russian fervor resulting from the conflict in Ukraine, COVID-19 lockdowns, declining newspapers and marginalization of anti-war voices. Still, as bleak as things are, they are not quite …
John Wojcik(2023-04-05). Progressives win key race in Wisconsin State Supreme Court race.peoplesworld.org MADISON, Wisc. — In what was perhaps the most consequential state Supreme Court race in U.S. history yesterday the winner was a liberal judge, Janet Protasiewicz, giving progressives their first majority on the court since 2008. Her victory in the race for the key swing seat on the state's Supreme Court will enable the ending …
Staff(2023-04-05). Juan Manuel Muñoa: "La cámara me llena de vida y me da fuerzas" (+ Fotos).cubadebate.cuUna cosa es el tiempo y otra es la vida. Cuando un hombre entregado a su oficio, sirve, lucha y persevera, su espíritu no envejece y el cuerpo -cargado de años- se muestra enhiesto y firme. Eso le pasa a Juan Manuel Muñoa, quien con 88 años sigue en pie, dibujando el tiempo con su mirada y su latir. "La cámara me llena de vida y me da fuerzas".
Staff(2023-04-05). Chapeando: Trump o la lucha (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuCuando se revelan las declaraciones de ingresos salta a la vista que están viviendo de esta guerra contra su país sin arriesgar más que su propia imagen, aunque no parece importarles demasiado. Trump y sus seguidores se merecen mutuamente. Y ambas partes merecen cárcel, aunque aún ahora, en el contexto del posible juicio, es dudoso que les toque allí.
Staff(2023-04-05). øQué ha pasado con la sal en Cuba? Almacenes llenos, pero…cubadebate.cuAdiss no tuvo otra alternativa que comprar el paquete a 150 pesos. "Sí, sellado, de los que tiene el cartelito", dice enfáticamente y agrega que hace varios meses hay atrasos en su bodega para adquirir el producto.
Staff(2023-04-05). Conozca el equipo cubano de béisbol a los V Juegos del Alba.cubadebate.cuDos receptores, cinco jugadores de cuadro, igual cifra de jardineros y ocho lanzadores componen el equipo cubano sub-23 años convocado a los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023, previstos del 21 al 29 de abril en los estados de Caracas, Miranda y La Guaira. El elenco se entrena por estos días en Morón, bajo la dirección del villaclareño Julio César àÅlvarez.
Staff(2023-04-05). Javier Mirabal encauza lechada para Villa Clara en béisbol cubano.cubadebate.cu"El 20 de abril me incorporaré al conjunto Olmecas de Tabasco, con sede en Villahermosa, Tabasco, México, pero aproveché para aportar a mi equipo Azucareros, mientras llega el visado", dijo el espigado lanzador. Al diestro, oriundo del municipio Placetas, le marcaron hoy lanzamientos de 95 millas por hora y anduvo en todo el trayecto rondando las 90.
Staff(2023-04-05). Las 3 del día: La República de Cuba ganó el pleito en Londres y las noticias del 4 de abril (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuBienvenidos a Las 3 del Día, el podcast de Cubadebate que te trae las noticias más importantes de este cuatro de abril. Sobre las actividades realizadas en conmemoración al 4 de abril, la victoria de la República de Cuba en el pleito de Londres, así como otras noticias del día hablamos aquí en nuestro podcast. Ponte los audífonos que ya comenzamos.
Staff(2023-04-05). Participará Díaz-Canel en Cumbre de Presidentes de América Latina y el Caribe convocada por México.cubadebate.cuSegún la Presidencia, durante el evento se acordarán acciones para encontrar soluciones conjuntas y enfrentar con urgencia los altos precios de los alimentos y las presiones inflacionarias sobre la canasta básica, bienes intermedios y servicios en la región. Los participantes avanzarán en la definición de facilidades comerciales, medidas logísticas y financieras.
Staff(2023-04-05). Policía israelí ataca a palestinos en la Mezquita de Al_Aqsa.cubadebate.cuLa policía israelí llevó a cabo una redada en la mezquita de Al-Aqsa en la Ciudad Vieja de Jerusalén el miércoles temprano (hora local) y atacó a feligreses palestinos, de acuerdo con reportes de medios de comunicación palestinos, aumentando los temores de que se intensifiquen las tensiones mientras coinciden las festividades islámica y judía.
contributors(2023-04-05). How to Create Positive Change: Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali at Progress Network (Video).juancole.comThe Progress Network | How does change actually occur? And what are the best tactics for bringing large coalitions together? Hosts of Democracy-ish, Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali, discuss the balance between angry revolution and individual hope, and what ultimately gets people on board with a movement. Plus, we take a look at the World …
D Goessmann, W Pomrehn & A Bacevich(2023-04-05). Inflation, Ukraine and China.indybay.orgWhat impresses me is China's diplomatic engagement. And I say that also in terms of their role in restoring diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Our diplomacy, American diplomacy, seems to me reactive, unimaginative, and ineffective. | Chinese diplomacy, on the other hand, seems to me to be more imaginative and potentially more effective. (Andrew Bacevich)…
Disability Justice, Rights Caucus of Workers World Party(2023-04-05). April 9 meeting to honor Mary Pinotti-Kaessinger.workers.org A virtual meeting will be held to honor Mary Pinotti-Kaessinger, Revolutionary, Disability Justice and Rights Fighter, Labor Organizer — Rest in power! The Disability Justice and Rights Caucus of Workers World Party (DJRC) is hosting its monthly 2nd Sunday Dialogue, April 9 at 7: 00 p.m. EDT, to honor Mary and . . . |
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). Sibos 2024 financial services forum to be held in Beijing.ecns.cnBeijing will play host city to the Swift International Banker's Operation Seminar (Sibos) financial services forum in 2024, according to a joint announcement from Beijing authorities and the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT).
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). China firmly opposes meeting between Tsai Ing-wen and Kevin McCarthy: FM spokeswoman.ecns.cnChina firmly opposes the U.S. arrangement for Tsai Ing-wen's "transit" trip to the U.S. and a meeting between her and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, because it seriously contravenes the one-China principle and provisions in the three China-U.S. joint communiqués and gravely undermines China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). Archaeological work advances made in Tibet in 2022.ecns.cnA series of archaeological excavations and investigations were carried out in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region last year, providing important facts for understanding the region's ancient history and culture.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). China builds vast solar, wind power parks in deserts.ecns.cnThe northern region of China is witnessing a remarkable surge in the construction of solar and wind power parks along its desert belt and this development is transforming the once barren and desolate areas into a bustling hub for renewable energy.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). China's Tibet discovers earliest cave tomb built 3,000 yrs ago.ecns.cnThe cemetery site is indicative of diverse cultures and exchanges and connections between different areas in the hinterland of Tibet at that time, said Tashi Tsering, a researcher with the regional institute of cultural relics protection.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). China to deepen new cooperation pattern with Indonesia: Wang Yi.ecns.cnWang Yi (R), director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, shakes hands with Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Indonesia's Coordinator for Cooperation with China and Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment in Beijing, China, April 4, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). Tax policies to boost market confidence.ecns.cnForeign enterprises are expected to expand funding into research and development in China as the country strengthens its support to innovation with long-term preferential tax policy arrangements, they said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). Xi stresses Party theoretic study drive to enhance cohesion and pool strengths.ecns.cnA meeting on the education campaign about the study and implementation of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era was held on Monday in Beijing. President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), attended the meeting and made an important speech.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). China's hyperspectral Earth observation satellite put into use.ecns.cnChina's hyperspectral satellite for Earth observation has gone into use after completing in-orbit tests, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the primary developer of the spacecraft, announced on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). Former chairman of China Everbright Group under investigation.ecns.cnLi Xiaopeng, former Party chief and chairman of China Everbright Group has been placed under investigation for suspected severe violations of Party discipline and laws, according to an official statement released Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). China plans to restructure disciplines, majors at universities.ecns.cnChina will adjust the composition of about 20 percent of the disciplines and majors at its higher education institutions, replacing outdated disciplines with new ones that keep abreast with new technologies, emerging sectors and new business modes.
ecns.cn(2023-04-05). FM urges relevant U.S. congressman not to undermine China-U.S. ties.ecns.cnRelevant U.S. congressman needs to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques and avoid undermining the China-U.S. relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
Editor(2023-04-05). Is Israel a 'democracy'? An editorial.workers.org For the past 13 weeks, Israel has been rocked with massive demonstrations in the hundreds of thousands, especially in Tel Aviv, targeting the far-right, neofascist government headed by the butcher Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What prompted the protests was a proposed "reform package" that would curtail the judiciary branch of . . . |
Fabio Vighi(2023-04-05). Senile Economics: Bubble Ontology and the Pull of Gravity.indybay.orgThe entire banking system is closing in on folding, which is why it so desperately needs new inflationary liquidity to keep afloat. The Great Reset is our owners' authoritarian attempt to respond to this systemic threat by taking control of the collateral (our lives) and remain in the driving seat. All the rest is perception management.
Ingar Solty & K D Kolenda(2023-04-05). Four taboo truths about the Ukraine war.indybay.orgLike every war in history, the Ukrainian war has a prehistory that does not begin with Russia's invasion of the neighboring country nearly a year ago, or even in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea to Russia. Second, the war has an immense potential for escalation.
Juan Cole(2023-04-05). 5 Other Modern Presidents who Should have been Indicted for their Crimes.juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Seeing Trump arraigned in New York on Tuesday was satisfying even if the outcome of the trial cannot be foreseen and he has a presumption of innocence. There is obviously evidence that he falsified his business records for the purpose of hiding material facts from the American people in October …
Marc Martorell Junyent(2023-04-05). The Decline and Fall of Republican Afghanistan (Review).juancole.com Review of Ahmad Shuja Jamal and William Maley, The Decline and Fall of Republican Afghanistan (London: Hurst and Co., 2023). Munich, Germany (Special to Informed Comment) — The Republic of Afghanistan unraveled quickly after May 2021 when US-led foreign troops prepared to abandon the country. This defied the forecasts of most experts on the capacity …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Know the signs of strep throat in children.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgImage courtesy: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. "Group A streptococcal disease is a group of conditions caused by a bacteria called 'group A strep,'" says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "The one that people are probably most familiar with is strep throat. Strep throat is a relatively common infection,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Consumer Health: Colorectal cancer — risk factors and prevention.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the risk factors for colorectal cancer and what you can do to prevent it. Cancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum often are referred to together as colorectal cancer. Approximately 106,970 new cases of colon cancer and 46,050 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, according to the American Cancer Society. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgSpinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck, called cervical spinal stenosis, and in the lower back, called lumbar spinal stenosis. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to arthritis. Most people with spinal stenosis are over 50. Younger people…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Consumer Health: What do you know about cornea transplantation?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgA cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea. Nearly 80,000 corneal transplants were performed worldwide in 2021, according to the Eye Bank Association of America. More than 2 million people have recovered their sight through corneal transplants since 1961. Why it's done A cornea transplant most…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Colorectal cancer myths and facts.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt can be easy to feel confused by screening recommendations for common types of cancer. Your health care team is a trusted resource for keeping you up to date on screenings, including screening for colorectal cancer. Test your knowledge of why, when and how you can be screened with these myths and facts: Colorectal cancer is rare. Myth. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women combined. Roughly 1 in 25 women will…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Science Saturday: Understanding the speed of brain communication.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt often was thought that the speed of information transmitted among regions of the brain stabilized during early adolescence. A new study in Nature Neuroscience by Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from the Netherlands found transmission speeds continue to increase into early adulthood. Because problems such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders can emerge in late adolescence and early adulthood, a better understanding of brain development may help clinicians offer therapies to treat these disorders. "A fundamental understanding…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Managing your health during Ramadan fasting.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Depending on geography and the time of year when Ramadan occurs, daily fasting can range from as little as 10 hours in the winter months to more than 17 hours during the summer. This daily fast should not have a negative effect on health for most individuals. However, even if you have a chronic condition, including coronary artery disease,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). $41 million federal grant to help Mayo Clinic, collaborators advance multiethnic Alzheimer's research.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alzheimer's disease affects people of all ethnic groups. Armed with $41 million in new federal funding, Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from 13 other institutions around the country are pursuing three multiethnic projects to identify targets for treatment. Alzheimer's disease robs victims of their memories and families of quality time with their loved ones. Deaths from Alzheimer's more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, and the number of people living with the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 19 and just finished her first year of college. It has been a stressful transition for her, but she has managed to stay quite active. She is a swimmer and runner, and she also plays volleyball. About eight months ago, she noticed her periods becoming irregular. Her family medicine physician said this sometimes happens in athletes, and we should not be overly concerned about it. Now, my daughter hasn't had…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating colon cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member recently was diagnosed with colon cancer. After researching potential treatment options, I came across intraoperative radiation therapy. What is the difference between this and normal radiation? Is radiation a standard treatment option, or are there other approaches? ANSWER: Colon cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the U.S., with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Over a lifetime, it is estimated that 1 in 23 men and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Babesiosis and what you need to know about the 2023 tick season.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAn infected black-legged tick can transmit babesiosis and other infections Tick season is underway in much of the U.S. This season, another tick-borne disease is on the list of concerns. That's because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found a significant increase in reported cases of babesiosis(bah-beez-E-oh-sis) infection in eastern parts of the U.S. "Babesiosis is another tick-borne disease that we hear about, in addition to Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and others," says Dr. Bobbi…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Innovative treatments for rectal cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic has been taking care of patients with rectal cancer for more than 100 years, dating back to the Mayo brothers. Even at that time, doctors were innovative with their approach to the care of patients with rectal cancer. That continues today as Mayo Clinic offers the latest in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon, explains some of the surgical treatment options being offered. Watch: Dr. Eric…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Women in science: Q&A with Martha Grogan, M.D.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Martha Grogan March is Women's History Month and an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in science and research. Women make up just 33% of the world's researchers, according to the United Nations. That's changing according to Felicity Enders, Ph.D., director of the Office of Research Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. As is their role in the field. Today, there are "more women not only entering the field but also moving into leadership," she says. Among them…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on choosing the right running shoes.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, Minn. — Congratulations on setting a goal to run a long-distance race. You've just joined a group of more than 60 million people in the U.S. who participate in organized runs and races. Running doesn't require much gear, but well-fitting, running-specific shoes are a must. "Someone training for a long-distance run such as a marathon can log 800 or more miles before a race," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Patients with multiple tumors in one breast may not need mastectomy, research finds.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients who have multiple tumors in one breast may be able to avoid a mastectomy if the tumors can be removed while leaving enough breast tissue, according to research led by the Alliance in Clinical Trials in Oncology and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patients would receive breast-conserving therapy: a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy, rather than mastectomy. The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Watch: Dr. Judy…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMuslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. "In Minnesota, as we start Ramadan, that's going…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgConsuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in almost any grocery store. Claims are Himalayan salt and other sea salts are a healthier alternative than regular table salt. Are the claims true? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says, before you stock up on Himalayan sea salt, there are some…
Ted Kelly(2023-04-05). U.S. immigration policy causes migrant deaths.workers.org On March 30, Mexican police arrested three officials from the National Immigration Institute and two private security guards. The arrests occurred just days after a deadly blaze at a migrant detention facility in Ciudad Juárez. One of the incarcerated migrants, who has been accused of starting the fire, has also . . . |
teleSUR, JCM(2023-04-05). OMS alerta sobre creciente problema de la infertilidad.telesurtv.netA pesar de la magnitud del problema, las soluciones para la prevención, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la infertilidad siguen estando insuficientemente financiadas y son inaccesibles para muchos.
WSWS(2023-04-05). Chicago State University faculty and staff strike against low pay and high workloads.wsws.orgMore than 160 faculty and staff at Chicago State University (CSU) went on strike Monday against low pay and high workloads, as administrators remained firm in their resolve to make workers pay for decades of budget cuts at public universities throughout the state.
WSWS(2023-04-05). Australian parliamentary report urges boost to war powers.wsws.orgThis report is another warning that the Labor government is preparing to join an aggressive US-led war against China, and regardless of even pretences of adhering to international law.
_____(2023-04-05). Second "Summit for Democracy"journal-neo.org The Summit for Democracy had its second forum on March 28-30 this year. The current US administration established the event in the second part of 2021, and it was held for the first time in December of that year. Because the Covid-19 pandemic was still active at the time, this event was held online a […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
Alex Salmon(2023-04-05). Britain: Corbyn's ban 'a disgraceful attack on democracy'.greenleft.org.auIn a move that has been condemmed as deceitful and undemocratic, the British Labour Party's National Executive Committee (NEC) voted on March 29 to bar former leader Jeremy Corbyn from standing as a Labour candidate in the 2024 general election, reports Alex Salmon.
Anonymous Contributor(2023-04-05). Notes on Mutual Aid: A Local History of Survival and Struggle.itsgoingdown.orgThe first in a series looking critically at mutual aid programs that exploded following the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd rebellion. Originally posted to Notes on Mutual Aid. Zine PDF For Printing HERE In Spring of 2022 we were rejected by our anonymous friends at PugetSoundAnarchists.org. The site admins declined to…
Calla Walsh(2023-04-05). The US blockade of Cuba is a violation of democracy.geopoliticaleconomy.comThe US State Department admitted its blockade aims "to bring about hunger, desperation and overthrow of government." Washington's goal is to destroy Cuba's socialist democracy and force it to return to a capitalist dictatorship.
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-05). Venezuela's Opposition Envoy Calls on Biden to Ease Sanctions.news.antiwar.comFernando Blasi, the new envoy for Venezuela's US-backed opposition, is calling on the Biden administration to ease crippling sanctions on Venezuela, saying not doing so could turn the country into another Cuba, which has been under a US trade embargo since 1962. "If we continue down this path, Venezuela is destined to be another Cuba," …
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-05). 47th Anniversary of Land Day: Palestinians Rally Against Israelis' Theft of Their Land.orinocotribune.comPalestinians have held rallies to commemorate the 47th anniversary of Land Day, in honor of the struggle against Israeli settler-apartheid oppression and the call for freedom, justice and equality. | People in the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East al-Quds took to the streets on Thursday to mark the event that takes place on March 30 every year. | In the Gaza Strip, protesters gathered near the fence that separates the besieged enclave from the occupied territories as Israeli troops fired live bullets and tear gas canisters. According to local sources, five Palestinians were injured, three of them with live bullets,…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-05). Peru: How an Attempt To Censor a Report on Human Rights Violations Failed.orinocotribune.comBy Carlos Noriega — Mar 30, 2023 | The right wing tried to prevent the presentation of Amnesty International's annual report. It did not succeed. The worldwide report, in the case of Peru, denounces serious human rights violations, including the death of demonstrators by gunshots of the security forces and arbitrary detentions in the repression of the social protests against the government of Dina Boluarte. | The municipality of the Lima district of Miraflores, administered by the ultra-right wing that governs with Boluarte, ordered the closure of the Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion (LUM), a…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-05). 15 million in the US to be kicked off of public health benefits.peoplesdispatch.orgAs US-based news is inundated with coverage surrounding the spectacle of former president Donald Trump's arraignment, 15 million people are being quietly phased out of receiving Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits, beginning April 1 and going through May and July. | As the Joe Biden administration will end the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration on May 11, starting this past weekend states have already begun to kick people off of Medicaid and CHIP. These states are all Republican Party-controlled: Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, New Hampshire, and South Dakota. | Medicaid and CHIP…
Pepe Escobar(2023-04-05). The Capital of the Multipolar World: A Moscow Diary.orinocotribune.comBy Pepe Escobar — Mar 30, 2023 | In Moscow you feel no crisis. No effects of sanctions. No unemployment. No homeless people in the streets. Minimal inflation. | How sharp was good ol' Lenin, prime modernist, when he mused, "there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen". This global nomad now addressing you has enjoyed the privilege of spending four astonishing weeks in Moscow at the heart of an historical crossroads — culminating with the Putin-Xi geopolitical game-changing summit at the Kremlin. | To quote Xi, "changes that haven't been seen in 100 years" do have a…
Peter Boyle(2023-04-05). Corporations finance Myanmar coup regime's war on the people.greenleft.org.auBurmese/Myanma democracy activists are stepping up their campaign to pressure the United States to impose sanctions to stop North American oil and gas companies from financing the Myanmar military's war against the people, reports Peter Boyle.
Peter Boyle(2023-04-05). Video: Sydney construction workers march through city.greenleft.org.auConstruction workers demanding protection of workers from silicosis and calling on Labor governments to keep their promises to remove anti-union laws took to Sydney streets in their thousands, reports Peter Boyle.
Sean Callebs(2023-04-05). The Heat: Trump Arrested in New York.america.cgtn.com History in the United States as Donald Trump becomes the first sitting or former president arrested on criminal charges. Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in New York today to 34 felony charges of falsifying business records and conspiracy stemming from hush-money payments to two women …
Staff(2023-04-05). Juan Manuel Muñoa: "La cámara me llena de vida y me da fuerzas" (+ Fotos).cubadebate.cuUna cosa es el tiempo y otra es la vida. Cuando un hombre entregado a su oficio, sirve, lucha y persevera, su espíritu no envejece y el cuerpo -cargado de años- se muestra enhiesto y firme. Eso le pasa a Juan Manuel Muñoa, quien con 88 años sigue en pie, dibujando el tiempo con su mirada y su latir. "La cámara me llena de vida y me da fuerzas".
Staff(2023-04-05). Conozca el equipo cubano de béisbol a los V Juegos del Alba.cubadebate.cuDos receptores, cinco jugadores de cuadro, igual cifra de jardineros y ocho lanzadores componen el equipo cubano sub-23 años convocado a los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023, previstos del 21 al 29 de abril en los estados de Caracas, Miranda y La Guaira. El elenco se entrena por estos días en Morón, bajo la dirección del villaclareño Julio César àÅlvarez.
Staff(2023-04-05). Javier Mirabal encauza lechada para Villa Clara en béisbol cubano.cubadebate.cu"El 20 de abril me incorporaré al conjunto Olmecas de Tabasco, con sede en Villahermosa, Tabasco, México, pero aproveché para aportar a mi equipo Azucareros, mientras llega el visado", dijo el espigado lanzador. Al diestro, oriundo del municipio Placetas, le marcaron hoy lanzamientos de 95 millas por hora y anduvo en todo el trayecto rondando las 90.
Staff(2023-04-05). Las 3 del día: La República de Cuba ganó el pleito en Londres y las noticias del 4 de abril (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuBienvenidos a Las 3 del Día, el podcast de Cubadebate que te trae las noticias más importantes de este cuatro de abril. Sobre las actividades realizadas en conmemoración al 4 de abril, la victoria de la República de Cuba en el pleito de Londres, así como otras noticias del día hablamos aquí en nuestro podcast. Ponte los audífonos que ya comenzamos.
Staff(2023-04-05). Participará Díaz-Canel en Cumbre de Presidentes de América Latina y el Caribe convocada por México.cubadebate.cuSegún la Presidencia, durante el evento se acordarán acciones para encontrar soluciones conjuntas y enfrentar con urgencia los altos precios de los alimentos y las presiones inflacionarias sobre la canasta básica, bienes intermedios y servicios en la región. Los participantes avanzarán en la definición de facilidades comerciales, medidas logísticas y financieras.
Staff(2023-04-05). Policía israelí ataca a palestinos en la Mezquita de Al_Aqsa.cubadebate.cuLa policía israelí llevó a cabo una redada en la mezquita de Al-Aqsa en la Ciudad Vieja de Jerusalén el miércoles temprano (hora local) y atacó a feligreses palestinos, de acuerdo con reportes de medios de comunicación palestinos, aumentando los temores de que se intensifiquen las tensiones mientras coinciden las festividades islámica y judía.
Staff(2023-04-05). Trump en el laberinto judicial.cubadebate.cuEl 4 de abril es un día cargado de simbolismo para la sociedad norteamericana. En 1968 fue asesinado en Memphis, Tennessee, Martin Luther King, el gran líder de la lucha por los derechos civiles de los afroamericanos. Ese mismo día, pero de 2023, Donald Trump ingresa, desafiante y con el puño en alto, en los tribunales del Lower Manhattan de la ciudad de Nueva York. øSe podía pedir una coincidencia más afortunada para lanzar una campaña presidencial?
Staff(2023-04-05). Venezuela & Guinea-Bissau Celebrate 17 Years of Diplomacy, Launch Bilateral Commission.orinocotribune.comGiven the turmoil of the current global geopolitical landscape, the Global South must demonstrate that "it can build a more egalitarian world under cooperation, solidarity and complementarity," said the foreign minister of Venezuela, Yván Gil, during the Venezuela—Guinea-Bissau Joint Commission this Tuesday. | The launching ceremony of the joint commission between the two countries took place in the Casa Amarilla, headquarters of the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Venezuela, with the presence of Guinea Bissau's vice prime minister of interior and public order, Soares Sambú, and the Venezuelan Foreign M…
Staff(2023-04-05). Venezuela's Army Seizes Armed Narco Vehicle in Zulia State.orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) located and seized a vehicle, modified to launch multiple explosives, on a border trail in Catatumbo, Zulia state, near the border with Colombia, reported the head of FANB Strategic Operational Command (CEOFANB), Domingo Hernández Lárez. | Through his social media accounts, Hernández Lárez specified that the seized truck with Venezuelan plates is linked to armed Colombian drug-trafficking terrorist groups (TANCOL) and was used to terrorize the population. | "Venezuela will not be a base or platform for any type of armed terrorist group," wrote Hernández Lárez. "
Staff(2023-04-05). Chapeando: Trump o la lucha (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuCuando se revelan las declaraciones de ingresos salta a la vista que están viviendo de esta guerra contra su país sin arriesgar más que su propia imagen, aunque no parece importarles demasiado. Trump y sus seguidores se merecen mutuamente. Y ambas partes merecen cárcel, aunque aún ahora, en el contexto del posible juicio, es dudoso que les toque allí.
Staff(2023-04-05). øQué ha pasado con la sal en Cuba? Almacenes llenos, pero…cubadebate.cuAdiss no tuvo otra alternativa que comprar el paquete a 150 pesos. "Sí, sellado, de los que tiene el cartelito", dice enfáticamente y agrega que hace varios meses hay atrasos en su bodega para adquirir el producto.
_____(2023-04-04). Anonymity Online: Is It Possible to Not Leave a Trace?strategic-culture.orgGiven that close monitoring online (online surveillance) now begins at an early age, digital hygiene should be well taken care of ever since one's childhood. | There seems to be an illusion with the inexperienced internet users that only some individuals are being closely monitored and secretly 'surveilled' online. An ordinary user tends to think that to secretly monitor and listen to an unsuspecting online user is too costly and complicated and that one particular individual, he or she i.e. a simple user, is not particularly interesting to anybody to be listened to or closely monitored at all. | But the facts ha…
_____(2023-04-04). Congress Has Been Captured by the Arms Industry.strategic-culture.orgBy William D. HARTUNG | On March 13th, the Pentagon rolled out its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The results were — or at least should have been — stunning, even by the standards of a department that's used to getting what it wants when it wants it. | The new Pentagon budget would come in at
_____(2023-04-04). Remembering the Iraq Invasion.strategic-culture.org Twenty years ago, the United States supported by some if its allies, launched the invasion of Iraq. It invaded a sovereign country under a false pretext and unleashed almost two decades of armed conflict, which claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. | (Click on the image to enlarge)…
_____(2023-04-04). The Tragedy of U.S. Diplomacy Pushing for War, but Never Peace.strategic-culture.orgIn a brilliant op-ed published in the New York Times, the Quincy Institute's Trita Parsi explained how China, with help from Iraq, was able to mediate and resolve the deeply-rooted conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia, whereas the United States was in no position to do so after siding with the Saudi kingdom against Iran for decades. The title of Parsi's article, "The U.S. Is Not an Indispensable Peacemaker,"refers to former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's use of the term "indispensable nation" to describe the U.S. role in…
Alasdair Baverstock(2023-04-04). Mexico prepares for Spring Break.america.cgtn.com With the spring break holidays upon us, many U.S. holiday-makers will be traveling to Mexico to enjoy the sunshine. However, a worsening situation with violence is making many consider their options.
Amy Goodman(2023-04-04). Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Has Major Ramifications for 2024 Election.truthout.orgA crucial election in Wisconsin on Tuesday will decide the fate of democracy in the state and have major ramifications for the 2024 presidential election, says reporter Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones. At stake is a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which currently has a 4-3 conservative majority. Although technically nonpartisan, the election is a showdown… |
Ana Zorita(2023-04-04). Ecuador: Rising death toll from landslides highlights mining risks.greenleft.org.auLandslides in Ecuador's Chimborazo province have left at least 28 people dead, with dozens still missing, reports Ana Zorita. Despite the region's steep topography and vulnerability to earthquakes, companies are seeking to exploit the area for large-scale copper and gold mining.
Andy Kroll(2023-04-04). The Shift from Pink to Green in Latin America.tomdispatch.comGustavo Petro doesn't just want to transform his own country; he wants to change the world. The new leader of Colombia, who took office last August, is targeting what he calls his nation's "economy of death." That means pivoting away from oil, natural gas, coal, and narcotics toward more sustainable economic activities. Given that oil and coal make up half his country's exports — and Colombia is the world's leading cocaine producer — that's not going to be easy. Still, if Colombia were to undertake such a pivot, it would prove to other countries similarly addicted to such powerful substances — i…
Anonymous103(2023-04-04). Military Overview: Ukrainian Forces Retreat To Western Outskirts Of Bakhmut (Video 18+).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | New victories of the Wagner PMC are reported in the region of Bakhmut. The Armed Forces of Ukraine fail to stop Russian advance on the streets of the city and are threatened to loose control of the settlements on its outskirts. | According to Ukrainian media sources, Ukrainian forces lost control of up to 10% of the city in the past three days. The AFU were forced to withdraw beyond the Bakhmut railway station located in the western district of the city due to disru…
Anonymous103(2023-04-04). Military Situation In Donbass On April 4, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Russian forces took full control of AZOM industrial complex in Bakhmut; | Up to 30 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 D-20 howitzer and 2 armored vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery on Krasniy-Liman front, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 65 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 motor vehicles and 4 armoured vehicles wer…
Anonymous103(2023-04-04). Military Situation In Syria On April 4, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 4, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 2 times: 1 — in Latakia province, 1 — in Aleppo province; | On April 4, Ambassadors of Syria, Idris Mayya, Iraq, Qais Al-Amiri, Saudi Arabia, Abdullah al-Enezi and Iran, Ali Najafi to Oman held a quadrilateral meeting in Muscat, the capital of Oman; | On April 4, heavy clashes erupted between Turkish-backed armed groups in the city of Azaz; | On April 3, three Turkish…
Anonymous103(2023-04-04). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 4, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian UAVs struck military facilities in the Odessa region. Shkolny airfield was damaged; | Russian forces destroyed two motor vehicles and two D-30 howitzers in the Kerson region; | Russian forces destroyed four armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed three armoured vehicles, one Gvozdika howitzer, one D-30 howitzer in the Liman region; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured fighting vehicle…
Anonymous103(2023-04-04). Philippines Announces Locations of Four New US Bases.southfront.org Click to see full-size imageThree bases are in the north, facing Taiwan, and one is in the South China Sea province of Palawan | Originally published on The Philippines on Monday
Anonymous103(2023-04-04). Protest US-UK-NATO War Policy: April 15 in Topsham, Maine.southfront.org Click to see full-size imageWe are sure some of SouthFront readers may be interested in the upcoming event in Topsham | Following a great turnout in Westbrook on March 18 where we said NO to war with Russia and China (which you can read about
Anonymous103(2023-04-04). UPDATED: Donald Trump Under Arrest And Awaiting Arraignment.southfront.org Click to see full-size image,UPDATE: The Manhattan Criminal Court in New York brought criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump on 34 counts, CNN reports. The ex-president stayed in court for about two hours, during this time he was under arrest. He has pleaded not guilty to all 34 counts in the Manhattan indictment against him. Donald Trump became the first ex-president with the status of a prisoner. After he left the courtroom, the arrest was lifted. | A New York court had arrested former US President D…
Anonymous103(2023-04-04). Western Analysts Do Not Understand Psychological War Behind Ukrainian Frontlines.southfront.org Illustrative ImageDespite its existence, the "psychological front" has another meaning in current tensions. | Written by In all situations of armed conflict, something that runs parallel to the fighting on the frontlines is the psychological clash, with both sides trying to exhibit force and intimidate the enemy to give up fighting. This constant attempt to morally…
Anonymous103(2023-04-04). What Kind of Ukraine Do We Support?southfront.org Illustrative Image. Source: Alexey Fedorenko/Shutterstock | Written by The slogan "Support for Ukraine" continues to bloom. Do those who promote it know that the Ukrainians were the most martyred people in Europe BEFORE the war? Because of the very person the West cherishes… President Zelensky. | In summary, here is what our media hide from us and w…
Berry Craig(2023-04-04). Reagan and Trump, two peas in a union-busting pod.peoplesworld.org The old saying "many a truth is spoken in jest" reminds me of a sign in a Paducah union hall from 1980: "A union member voting for Ronald Reagan is like a chicken voting for Col. Sanders." The same goes for Donald Trump, who despite his indictment, looks like the favorite to win next year's …
Betsey Piette(2023-04-04). Denial of Mumia's appeal: An affront to basic justice and the law.workers.org Philadelphia Mumia Abu-Jamal, his family and his supporters around the world had every reason and right to hope that all their hard work would pay off in persuading Judge Lucretia Clemons from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to follow and apply the law, as has been done in . . . |
Binoy Kampmark(2023-04-04). Inglorious Inertia: The Albanese Government and Julian Assange.dissidentvoice.orgThe sham that is the Assange affair, a scandal of monumental proportions connived in by the AUKUS powers, shows no signs of abating. Prior to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assuming office in Australia, he insisted that the matter dealing with the WikiLeaks publisher would be finally resolved. It had, he asserted, been going on for …
Centro de Periodismo Investigativo(2023-04-04). Public Nuisances or Private Business?latinorebels.comTwenty-two mayors across Puerto Rico have delegated the process of declaring structures as public nuisances to a private firm, a practice that has led to many of the original property owners being deprived of fair compensation.
Chris Walker(2023-04-04). DeSantis Signs Permitless Carry Gun Bill Into Law During Nonpublic Ceremony.truthout.orgDuring a private signing ceremony — and exactly one week after a mass shooting that killed three children and three adults at a school in Nashville, Tennessee — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis quietly signed a bill into law allowing state residents to carry a concealed loaded gun without a permit. The bill was signed behind closed doors — an unusual move for the governor, who typically signs bills with… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-04). Tennessee GOP Plans to Expel Democrats Over Peaceful Gun Reform Protests.truthout.orgRepublican lawmakers in the Tennessee state House of Representatives have taken steps to expel three of their Democratic colleagues after the Democrats participated in a protest for gun reform on the House floor last week. Thousands of protesters have gathered at the Tennessee capitol over the past week to demand gun reform after a Nashville school shooting killed three adults and three children… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-04). Trump Becomes First Ex-President to Be Indicted in US History.truthout.orgOn Tuesday, former President Donald Trump was formally arraigned by the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York City, making him the first former president to be indicted in United States history. District Attorney Alvin Bragg charged Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, each of which is a felony offense, and conspiracy relating to those payments. |
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-04). Russia Will Beef Up Forces in Northwest as Finland Joins NATO.news.antiwar.comRussian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko has said that Russia will beef up its military presence in its northwestern territory in response to Finland joining NATO. Finland's ascension into NATO will more than double the alliance's territory on the Russian border. The Russian-Finnish border is about 810 miles long and will now become more militarized. …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-04). Two Civilians Killed in Latest Israeli Airstrikes in Syria.news.antiwar.comIsrael continued its relentless bombing campaign in Syria early Tuesday morning, launching airstrikes targeting the southern suburbs of Damascus and killing two civilians, Syria's SANA news agency reported. The pro-opposition UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported that two civilians were killed in the Israeli bombardment. The SOHR described the target that was hit …
Earth Day Santa Cruz(2023-04-04). Saturday 4/22: Earth Day Santa Cruz.indybay.orgDowntown Santa Cruz. Free parking will be available at the County building, located at 701 Ocean St. It is a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to the event.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). New China-Brazil cargo air route promotes e-commerce trade.ecns.cnA ceremony was held on Monday for the opening of a new cargo air route linking the southern Chinese metropolis Shenzhen to Sao Paulo of Brazil, which is expected to stimulate the e-commerce trade between the two countries.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). 'Map of happiness' utilized in Shanghai.ecns.cnWhile Shanghai is often considered one of the most livable cities in China, local authorities have been working to drive further improvements using the concept of the 15-minute community life circle.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). SOEs make infrastructure milestones.ecns.cnChina's infrastructure construction continues to progress at a fast pace amid the nation's overall economic recovery, with State-owned enterprises playing critical roles in several massive and urgent undertakings nationwide.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Fans mourn legendary Japanese musician.ecns.cnOscar-winning Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto died of cancer on March 28 at the age of 71, Japanese recording company Avex announced in a statement on its website on Sunday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Revised labor rules sought as gig work rises.ecns.cnData from a recent survey showed that a growing number of people in China are working in the gig economy, a fact that experts said underscores the dire need to overhaul labor rules to better protect these people from long, grueling work hours, inadequate social security coverage and other issues.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Experts: Public mask wearing can be eased.ecns.cnChinese health experts suggest relaxing mandatory mask wearing in public except for elderly care centers and other high-risk facilities as the global COVID-19 pandemic is nearing an end and domestic flu infections are declining.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Japan's curbs on chip exports opposed.ecns.cnChina expressed strong dissatisfaction on Monday over Japan's export restrictions on semiconductor manufacturing equipment, hoping Tokyo would prudently make decisions and avoid complicating mutual trust and bilateral ties.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Nation boosts community life circles.ecns.cnChina has heightened its efforts to provide city residents easy access to a variety of services within a 15-minute walk from home. It is expected to bolster and upgrade consumer buying while creating more jobs and improving the business environment, experts said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Millenniums-old tiger-patterned ritual weapon unearthed in east China.ecns.cnArchaeologists found an extremely rare stone relic, an axe-shaped weapon used for rituals in ancient China, engraved with a tiger pattern, in Wuxi City in east China's Jiangsu Province. The relic dates back some 4,500 years.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Gagea flowers ready to welcome spring on Nalati grassland in Xinjiang.ecns.cnGagea flowers start to bloom on Nalati grassland in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in April. These flowers usually appear as the snow on the mountains thaws, and locals say they signal the end of winter.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Return capsule of Shenzhou-14 spacecraft displayed in Xiamen.ecns.cnPeople view the return capsule of Shenzhou-14 manned spaceship displayed during a space science themed exhibition at the Chengyi Discovery Center in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province, April 3, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Ma Ying-jeou visits Chongqing Urban Planning Exhibition Gallery.ecns.cnMa Ying-jeou (front central) visits the Chongqing Urban Planning Exhibition Gallery, which demonstrates achievements of urban and rural planning, in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 3, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Spring landscape of Yellow River in Qinghai.ecns.cnStunning spring scenery along the Yellow River with blooming apricot flowers on the banks and a snow-covered mountain at the background in Hualong Hui Autonomous County in Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April, 3, 2023.
Editor(2023-04-04). My feminism is Trans inclusive.mronline.org Attacks against Trans women are attacks against the women's movement and the fight for better equality and justice.
Editor(2023-04-04). The indictment of Donald Trump: A politically bankrupt diversion.mronline.org Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is reportedly planning on leveraging this charge, which is a misdemeanor that has exceeded the statute of limitations, into a felony by arguing that the business records were falsified to cover up an illegal donation to Trump's campaign, namely the money from Cohen to pay off Daniels.
Editor(2023-04-04). Documents Reveal Oil Giant Shell Knew About Climate Impacts Even Earlier.scheerpost.com "Despite internal awareness, the company systematically downplayed the problem to the public, instead promoting more and more fossil fuel use despite the dangers," said one expert. "Now, five decades later, Shell continues to dawdle and delay."
Editor(2023-04-04). German Leftist Lawmaker Says US Soldiers and Nukes Must Leave Her Country.scheerpost.com On the floor of Germany's parliament, Left Party MP Sevim Dağdelen called for the c. 38,000 US soldiers in her country to leave, and to take their nuclear weapons with them. She lamented that Washington "doesn't actually want allies, just loyal vassals".
Editor(2023-04-04). States Try to Obscure Execution Details as Drugmakers Hinder Lethal Injection.scheerpost.com By Renuka Rayasam/ Kaiser Health News In 2011, Jeffrey Motts was executed in South Carolina. More than a decade later, the state hasn't carried out another execution because officials have struggled to obtain the drugs needed for lethal injection. Now, to resume executions, lawmakers are debating a bill that would further shroud the state's lethal injection …
Felicity Arbuthnot(2023-04-04). "God's Wars" : "Looking into the Silence to Find the Answers"globalresearch.caBeneath the "shock and awe" geopolitics of the Bush- Blair "humanitarian crusade", Felicity Arbuthnot reflects on the indescribable barbarity of the 2004 Fallujah massacre, resulting in countless deaths and destruction. | And it has happened ever since. They are killing our …
Fight Back News!.(2023-04-04). New Orleans March Condemns Anti-LGBTQ Bills.popularresistance.orgNew Orleans, Louisiana – On Friday, March 31, hundreds marched from Washington Square Park to Jackson Square to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility. The marchers also gathered in response to nine anti-LGBTQ bills being considered by the Louisiana legislature. These bills reflect a growing crisis of targeted attacks against LGBTQ youth. | The Deadname bill, HB 81, would mandate that public school teachers misgender trans students and use their birth names. Students could appeal for their real names and pronouns to be used with a parental note, but staff would still be allowed to ignore that appeal based on "religiou…
Fight Back(2023-04-04). $17,000 raised in FRSO Spring Fundraising Drive.fightbacknews.orgMinneapolis, MN — In less than a week, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization's (FRSO) Spring Fundraising Drive has netted more than $17,000. FRSO aims to raise over $130,000 to hire more full-time organizers to work in our national office, grow our fund to purchase a building, and publish more revolutionary literature. | Anti-war activist Sarah Martin states, "Now is the time to dig deep and contribute to FRSO so we can continue to grow and expand our work as we build towards a new world. The future is bright!" | Local FRSO groups will be going out to members and supporters to make the Spring Fundraisin…
Fight Back(2023-04-04). Commentary: For Black Chicagoans, the mayoral election is about community control of the police.fightbacknews.orgChicago, IL – Two factors have made public safety a lynchpin issue in the upcoming mayoral election between Brandon Johnson, former teacher supported by the Chicago Teacher's Union, and Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, backed by the Fraternal Order of the Police (FOP). First is the rise in the crime rate in the city in recent years. The second, and principal, reason is the law-and-order backlash that followed the historic protests of the George Floyd Rebellion. | Groups like the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (CAARPR) are fighting to make sure that the city's supposed c…
Fight Back(2023-04-04). Commentary: Why Brandon is better for the people.fightbacknews.orgChicago, IL – On April 4, Chicago faces its most crucial mayoral election since Harold Washington ran in 1983. Brandon Johnson, Cook County commissioner, union organizer, and former public school teacher, won enough votes in the February 28 primary to move into the runoff election against Paul Vallas, an administrator with a record of privatizing school systems in Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Bridgeport. Unions, community organizations and other progressive groups have formed a coalition behind Brandon Johnson to ensure better working, living and organizing conditions for the next four years. | The mass…
Fight Back(2023-04-04). Students picket to demand abortion clinics on all U of MN campuses.fightbacknews.orgMinneapolis, MN — Bright yellow picket signs stood tall by University Avenue at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, as students and campus community gathered to protest outside the Donhowe building at the University of Minnesota to demand immediate action from administration to expand abortion access on campus. The action was organized by the UMN chapter of Students for a Democratic Society and co-hosted by the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee. Students chanted "Hey Gabel, what do you say? Protect abortion rights today!" calling on University President Joan Gabel to act on their demands to defend women's and re…
Fight Back(2023-04-04). Dallas rallies for LGBTQ rights.fightbacknews.orgDallas, TX – On Saturday, April 1, over 50 members of the LGBTQ community and their allies gathered at Dallas City Hall to protest transphobic and anti-drag legislation currently being passed by the Texas state government. Four of those bills are Senate Bill 14 which takes away trans youth's right to transition; Senate Bill 15, which bans trans athletes from participating in college sports, and Senate Bills 12 and 1601, which greatly restrict the freedom to perform in drag. | The rally called for the city of Dallas to refuse to prosecute anyone for these anti-LGBTQ laws. | The rally was called by the Freed…
Fight Back(2023-04-04). Milwaukee rallies for abortion access ahead of important spring ballot initiative.fightbacknews.orgMilwaukee, WI – On April 1, activists, medical providers, community members and local politicians rallied in Red Arrow Park encouraging the people of Milwaukee to vote in a pivotal election for the state of Wisconsin. The community joined together, in the bitter wind, with a common goal in mind: to end the statewide ban on abortion. | Milwaukee showed up loud and proud with pickets reading, "Repeal 940.04" and "Abortion is not a crime," accompanied by live music and speakers. Local organizations provided information on how to access abortion services and the ways the people can get involved in the fight for repr…
Fight Back(2023-04-04). Pinellas County teachers' union rallies against right-wing attacks on public education.fightbacknews.orgSt. Petersburg, FL – The Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association and Pinellas Educational Support Professionals Association rallied dozens of their members, members of the community, and other supportive groups on Saturday, April 1, in response to a slew of right-wing attacks on public education in the state. | The teachers and support staff aimed the message at legislators. They demanded relief from staffing shortages, raised awareness of the impact of these attacks on their working conditions and students' learning conditions, and pushed back against the attempt to gut their union. | The rally began at the Sai…
Fight Back(2023-04-04). U of Washington students rally in support of Farm Workers.fightbacknews.orgSeattle, WA – On Friday, March 31, Students for Farm Workers led a demonstration of more than 150 people starting from the steps of the Suzzallo Library in the middle of University of Washington-Seattle campus to the Husky Union Building. | Students for Farm Workers, SSFW, is a support group for United Farm Workers, fighting to stop the University of Washington from selling and serving mushrooms from Greenwood Mushrooms Farms in both grocery stores and dining halls. The farm, originally Ostrom Mushroom Farm, has been sued by the state for mistreatment of workers. Workers at the farm are fighting to unionize under…
Franziska Heinisch(2023-04-04). The first signs of an ecological class struggle in Germany.greenleft.org.auFranziska Heinisch and Julia Kaiser explain how, during the global climate strike on March 3, climate activists and public transport workers in Germany coordinated their efforts to take joint strike action in around 30 cities.
H. Patricia Hynes(2023-04-04). As Tax Day Approaches: Is the Federal Budget Moral or Immoral?juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment) — April, the month tax filings are due, prompts us to ponder what our income taxes pay for. Are they used to provide all citizens sufficient resources and public goods for human security and well-being — the core of our national security? How much of our taxes pay …
Henry A. Giroux(2023-04-04). The Right Wing Is Waging a Dirty War Against History and Education.truthout.orgAt the core of all authoritarian regimes is a politics of disappearance: a practice of elimination that targets the oppositional press, revolutionary ideas, perceived enemies, migrants, people of color, women and trans people, troubling knowledge and historical memories that threaten the existing racist capitalist order. In the contemporary U.S., this authoritarian politics of disappearance… |
infobrics(2023-04-04). Chairman Says Gazprom Close to Maximum Gas Supply to China.infobrics.orgRussia's Gazprom is increasing gas supplies to China and expects soon to reach the maximum planned level through a Siberian pipeline, its chairman said, highlighting Beijing's importance as his country's top export market in the face of Western sanctions…
Jake Johnson(2023-04-04). Florida Democratic Leaders Arrested While Protesting 6-Week Abortion Ban.truthout.orgTwo Florida Democratic leaders were among the protesters arrested late Monday during a demonstration against a proposed six-week abortion ban, which the Republican-controlled state Senate passed hours earlier. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried and Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book were handcuffed and detained along with roughly a dozen other protesters who gathered and sat down in a park… |
Julia Conley(2023-04-04). New York Governor Backs Proposal to Gut State's Landmark Climate Law.truthout.orgClimate action groups and scientists are denouncing an effort by New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul to gut the state's signature emissions reduction law — one of the most ambitious in the United States — as the governor's office claims the move is aimed at saving money for consumers and attempts to disguise it as a technical accounting change. The proposal Hochul is backing has won approval… |
Julia Rock(2023-04-04). Hochul Is Helping Her Fossil Fuel Donors Gut Key Climate Law.levernews.com New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is pushing to gut the state's signature climate law after raking in nearly half a million dollars from the corporations and lobbyists pushing the move, according to a Lever review of campaign finance records.The governor's office wants to place a provision into the state's $230 billion budget that would change how the state counts methane emissions, allowing energy companies to include more natural gas in their energy mix while still complying with the state's climate law."The governor and her administration's track record of decisive action to move away from fossil fuels toward a…
Kevin Gosztola(2023-04-04). Belmarsh Warden Blocks Assange From Meeting With Representatives Of Press Freedom Organization.thedissenter.org The warden of Her Majesty's Prison Belmarsh blocked representatives with the press freedom organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) from visiting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, despite previously reviewing RSF's request and agreeing to grant access. | Rebecca Vincent, the director of operations and campaigns for RSF, declared, "We followed all rules this morning. We were there very early with all required documentation. Without even checking our documentation, we were told that we would not be allowed in." | "The first official that we spoke to said that they had received 'intelligence' t…
Linn Washington(2023-04-04). Lucretia And The Law Of Lawlessness.thiscantbehappening.netWhen Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Lucretia Clemons released an inmate from prison in May 2021, she clearly saw how prosecutors illegally withholding evidence of innocence caused that Philadelphia man to languish in prison for nearly 30-years on a wrongful murder conviction. As Clemons released Eric Riddick from prison on May 28, 2021, she declared … |
Marc Steiner(2023-04-04). Israel's protest movement can't succeed without embracing Palestinian liberation.therealnews.com As Israelis march en masse against Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial coup, many around the world are questioning why these protests did not materialize in defense of Palestinian land and life. For a special Passover installment of the "Not in Our Name" series, Rabbi Arik Ascherman joins The Marc Steiner Show to talk about the current protest movement in Israel and why democracy there cannot be attained without Palestinian liberation. |
Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG.(2023-04-04). How The US Uses International Bodies To Manufacture Consent For Warfare.popularresistance.orgBoth the Obama and Trump administrations used alleged chemical attacks in 2013 and 2018 to justify bombing Syria. When inspectors with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, who inspected the site of the attacks, stated that there was not evidence to prove the Syrian military was responsible, and in the case of the 2018 attack, that chemical weapons were even used, they were silenced and punished. Aaron Mate has been covering this story for several years and has testified before the United Nations Security Council three times, most recently on March 24 of this year. He speaks to Clearing the FO…
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-04). Norfolk Southern's huge profits go 80 percent to top honchos' checks.peoplesworld.org CLEVELAND—Unions, safety specialists, and—now—the residents of East Palestine, Ohio, have contended that corporate greed drove Norfolk Southern Railway to cut corners on safety inspections and prevention, thus leading to the disastrous Feb. 3 wreck there. But buried deep in the March 31 federal Justice Department filing, for both itself and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, …
Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network.(2023-04-04). Duke University's Ploy To Ban Graduate Student Unions.popularresistance.orgAt colleges and universities across the country, a heated battle is playing out right now over workers' right to organize and have a say over how the institutions they keep afloat with their labor are run. From graduate student-worker unionization efforts and strikes at Temple University, the University of California, Columbia University, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern University, Northeastern University, the University of Chicago, and Indiana University, to faculty strikes (and near-strikes) at the University of Illinois at Chicago, The New School, Howard University, etc., to workers across the higher ed sector str…
Maximillian Alvarez(2023-04-04). Uganda's draconian new anti-LGBTQ law includes life in prison and the death penalty.therealnews.com A new law in Uganda broadly criminalizing the LGBTI* community has captured global attention. The law includes provisions against "Aggravated Homosexuality" that criminalize the sexual activity of HIV+ people with life in prison or even the death penalty. Other loosely defined activities such as "abetting homosexuality" and "conspiracy to engage in homosexuality" are also criminalized. TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez speaks with renowned Ugandan LGBTI activist Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera to discuss the origins of Uganda's recent turn towards politicized homophobia and transphobia, as well as the co…
Michael Roberts(2023-04-04). What's the problem with pensions?mronline.org The recent massive demonstrations against the Macron administration in France forcing through so-called pension reforms reveals the determined attempts of pro-capitalist governments in all the major economies to cut real wages when we are old and can no longer work.
Mike Ludwig(2023-04-04). Trump Campaign Uses Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories to Fundraise Off Indictment.truthout.orgDonald Trump and his campaign are leveraging misinformation and anti-Jewish conspiracy theories to turn the media circus around the former president's indictment in New York into a cash cow. The indictment stems from hush money allegedly paid to porn icon and sex work activist Stormy Daniels and potentially one other woman. At an arraignment in Manhattan on Tuesday, a judge announced that Trump… |
Mike Walter(2023-04-04). The Heat: Trump Faces Charges in New York.america.cgtn.com Former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to surrender in New York. A historic day is about to play out in New York on Tuesday when former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in to authorities. Trump, who was indicted last week, arrived …
Paul Simon(2023-04-04). 'Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict'—book bridges divide between Marxists and Christians.peoplesworld.org Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict provides an important refocusing and reprioritizing of earlier Scriptural studies as seen through the lens of historical materialist analysis. Although containing little original research, authors James Crossley and Robert J. Myles have painstakingly examined many of the mainstream interpretations of the life, teachings, and execution of Jesus. They have …
People's Dispatch.(2023-04-04). Peruvian Legislators Present Impeachment Motion Against Boluarte.popularresistance.orgOn Thursday March 30, Peruvian legislators from the parliamentary benches of progressive Free Peru, Democratic Peru and Democratic Change-Together for Peru political parties presented in Congress a vacancy motion against the de-facto President Dina Boluarte for "permanent moral incapacity" to continue in office. | The left-wing legislators condemned Boluarte for unleashing brutal police and military repression against peaceful protesters during the past four months of protests against her government. The legislators pointed out that at least 49 protesters have been killed in these months at the hands of public se…
Ramzy Baroud(2023-04-04). Lying about Lying: Why We Must Revisit the Definition of 'Fake News'.mintpressnews.comThe phrase 'fake news' continues to be deployed routinely in US politics. In a polarized political atmosphere, both Republicans and Democrats distrust media organizations affiliated with opposing parties. This means that most of what is uttered or written by CNN is 'fake news' for Republicans, and much of what appears in Republicans-affiliated media is 'fake news' for Democrats. | The phrase is now so prevalent and has multiple meanings to the point that it is impossible to agree on a common definition. Even 'fact checking' organizations or news desks contribute to the troubling phenomenon of 'fake news' by selec…
Reba Landers, B. C. Daurelle, Left Voice.(2023-04-04). To Protect Trans Youth, We Must Organize Ourselves.popularresistance.orgTo the organizers of yesterday's march, and to trans youth everywhere: thank you for fighting. No one should have to fight for their very existence, but your example reminds us that there is a joyous, expansive range of human experience that capitalism tries to erase and forget. Your example shows us that there is beauty to be found everywhere and in every moment of the struggle for a better world. We find in your combative example the spirit of the world we will build—free of every oppression. | We also thank our trans and queer elders. It's an incredible thing to have lived in a world so pitted against yo…
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-04). Azeri president awarded "Karabakh" medal to CEO of world's deadliest drone company.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAnd son-in-law of Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, president of one nation, two state Turco-Azeristan. ==== Daily SabahApril 3, 2023 Baykar head Bayraktar meets Azerbaijan's Aliyev, awarded medal The Azerbaijani president on Monday received the head and chief technology officer (CTO) of Turkish defense company Baykar in the capital Baku. In a statement, the Azerbaijani presidency said …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-04). Envoy summoned: Azerbaijan steps up diplomatic (for now) warfare against Iran.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comTrend News AgencyApril 3, 2023 Azerbaijani MFA sends response note to Iranian side The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has sent a response note to the Iranian side, Spokesperson for the ministry Aykhan Hajizada said…. Hajizada made the remark commenting on…Iran sen[ding] a note to the ministry to take appropriate measures to prevent anti-Iranian publications and articles …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-04). NATO. 1999: 16 members. 2023: 31…32 members.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOApril 4, 2023 Finland joins NATO as 31st Ally Finland became NATO's newest member today (4 April 2023), upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the United States at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. NATO Allies signed Finland's Accession Protocol on 5 July 2022, after which all 30 national parliaments voted …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-04). Second front: Georgia being prodded into war with Russia.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comB92April 4, 2023 Opening a second front? Georgia is under great pressure: pushed into war with Russia Russia's intelligence chief claims the West is pushing Georgia, which borders Russia, into conflict with Moscow. According to Sergey Naryshkin, the West is doing this in order to open a second front because the war in Ukraine "is …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-04). Ukraine's FM in two-day visit at NATO HQ to plan "path to Euro-Atlantic integration"antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOApril 4, 2023 Secretary General welcomes Foreign Minister of Ukraine to NATO NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to NATO Headquarters on Tuesday (4 April 2023), at the start of the two-day meeting of Allied Foreign Ministers. The Secretary General [said] that today's meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission will address …
Robert Inlakesh(2023-04-04). Has The Ukraine War Allowed A Western Counter To China's Belt and Road Initiative?thelastamericanvagabond.comBeijing's Belt and Road Initiative has catapulted China into the position of a worldwide superpower, since its inception. Whilst Washington has for years scrambled to find an answer, how has the Ukraine war affected the ability of the US and its allies to combat China's rising power? Since February 24, 2022, when Russia declared its
Sam Marcy(2023-04-04). Following murder of Dr. King: Lessons of the April 1968 Black rebellions.workers.org Following are excerpts from an article published on April 11, 1968, in WW newspaper, by Workers World Party founding Chairperson Sam Marcy, a week after the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., in Memphis, Tennessee, The Rev. Ralph Abernathy, right, and Bishop Julian Smith, left, flank Dr. Martin . . . |
Shannon Kelleher(2023-04-04). Emissions From Offshore Drilling in Gulf of Mexico Are Double Official Estimates.truthout.orgOffshore oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico are releasing far higher quantities of a potent greenhouse gas than regulators have estimated, according to a new study published Monday. The analysis reveals that the climate change impact of these activities is more than double what official estimates suggest. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-04). "Corporations Are Not People": Jayapal Files Bill to Reverse "Citizens United"truthout.orgRep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington) has introduced a bill that would end corporate personhood with the goal of reversing Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the infamous Supreme Court decision that has unleashed a flood of corporate "dark money" into the U.S. election system, threatening to undermine democracy altogether. The We the People Amendment, introduced in the House with 26… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-04). Report: Iowa GOP's Child Labor Bill Was Spearheaded by Restaurant Lobbyists.truthout.orgLobbyists and the restaurant industry are the driving force behind a proposed child labor bill that Republicans are pushing through the Iowa legislature, a new investigation has revealed, as the GOP wages an extremist push to loosen child labor regulations across the country. According to an investigation by More Perfect Union, the extremely powerful restaurant industry group the National… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-04). Republicans Parroted Oil Lobbyist Talking Points Verbatim in Energy Bill Debate.truthout.orgLast week, House Republicans passed a sweeping energy bill containing so many pro-fossil fuel provisions that climate advocates and progressives noted it may as well have been written by the industry itself — and, as a new report reveals, Republicans parroted talking points lifted verbatim from industry lobbyists as they argued for the bill. "Energy security is national security." That's a quote… |
Shimbun Akahata(2023-04-04). Japanese youth oppose government's military buildup in conjunction with U.S.' anti-China campaign.peoplesworld.org TOKYO—Shouting in chorus, "No to Japan's possession of enemy base strike capabilities!", "No to a war-fighting Japan!", hundreds of young people marched in a demonstration through Tokyo's famous shopping district of Shinjuku on March 18. This action was called for by an organizing committee consisting of various youth groups, including the Democratic Youth League of …
splcenter(2023-04-04). Douglass Mackey Verdict Sinks 'Shitposting' Defense.splcenter.orgFollowing four days of deliberation, a jury handed radical-right activist Douglass Mackey a guilty verdict on Friday, March 31, asserting that he interfered with the 2016 election through his infamous "Ricky Vaughn" pseudonym.
Staff(2023-04-04). Esta tarde en la Mesa Redonda: Acto central por el 4 de abril.mesaredonda.cubadebate.cuLa Mesa Redonda retransmitirá el acto central por el 4 de abril en saludo de los aniversarios 61 de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas y 62 de la Organización de Pioneros José Martí. En el acto, la UJC convocó al 12mo. Congreso de la organización juvenil.
Staff(2023-04-04). La saliva, una "chivata" de lo que sucede en nuestro cuerpo.cubadebate.cuDetectar algunas enfermedades, saber si una mujer está embarazada y si es de riesgo, o medir si hay dopaje o consumo de drogas, son algunas de las cosas que se pueden detectar a través de la saliva. Podría decirse que la saliva vive pluriempleada. En este trabajo les contamos de sus ocho trabajos o funciones principales en el cuerpo humano.
Staff(2023-04-04). Vale la pena… volver a escuchar: El relevo (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuLey de la vida! El relevo es su continuidad. Sin relevo habrá perpetuación quizás del pasado, pero no habrá futuro. El relevo toca a la puerta y dice: Aquí estoy. Y hay que no solo dejarlo entrar, sino también darle las llaves de la casa.
Staff(2023-04-04). Acusada del atentado que mató a corresponsal de guerra ruso en San Petersburgo recibe sentencia.cubadebate.cuDaria Trépova, sospechosa principal del atentado en San Petersburgo que acabó con la vida del corresponsal de guerra Vladlén Tatarski, fue acusada formalmente de cometer un ataque terrorista en San Petersburgo. Durante el interrogatorio, tras su detención, la acusada admitió ante las cámaras haber entregado la estatuilla que explotó.
Staff(2023-04-04). Finlandia se convierte oficialmente en el miembro número 31 de la OTAN.cubadebate.cuCabe destacar que el país nórdico tiene unos 1300 kilómetros de frontera con Rusia, lo que significa que la frontera de la OTAN con el país euroasiático pasará casi a duplicarse. En este sentido, la medida podría aumentar aún más las tensiones entre Moscú y la Alianza.
Staff(2023-04-04). Reportan que Trump será puesto bajo arresto y enfrentará 34 cargos.cubadebate.cuEl exmandatario ya ha reaccionado a estos reportes, asegurando que se trata de una "filtración ilegal". Está previsto que el expresidente comparezca este 4 de abril ante un tribunal de Manhattan para la lectura de los cargos en su contra.
Staff(2023-04-04). Tras más de 50 años en cautiverio, la orca "Lolita" volverá a ser libre (+ Fotos).cubadebate.cuLolita, la orca más anciana en cautiverio, fue sacada de su hogar en el noroeste del Pacífico cuando tenía sólo cuatro años; ahora, más de 50 años después, se está preparando para finalmente ser liberada en sus aguas nativas. Toda su vida la ha pasado siendo una atracción de acuario en Estados Unidos.
Staff(2023-04-04). Juan González on Chicago Mayoral Race: Can a Progressive, Multiracial Coalition Win?democracynow.org Chicago residents are voting Tuesday in a mayoral runoff election that has been dominated by issues of public safety, with the two leading candidates coming from different ends of the Democratic Party's political spectrum. Brandon Johnson is an organizer with the Chicago Teachers Union and backed by progressive forces in the city, and Paul Vallas is the former head of Chicago Public Schools who is endorsed by the police union. Democracy Now! co-host Juan González, who lives in Chicago, gives his analysis of the race and why it holds national implications. "It raises the question of 'Can a progress…
Staff(2023-04-04). Debate: Will Finland's Addition to NATO Make Direct Conflict with Russia More Likely?democracynow.org Finland is formally joining NATO on Tuesday in a move that doubles the military alliance's border with Russia. Finland and Russia share an 800-mile border. Finland is joining NATO a week after Turkey's parliament voted to ratify the Nordic country's membership. Turkey and Hungary have yet to approve Sweden as a member of NATO, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan accusing Stockholm of harboring Kurdish dissidents he considers terrorists. Finland and Sweden had applied to join NATO in May 2022, just months after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. For more on NATO's expans…
Staff(2023-04-04). Headlines for April 4, 2023.democracynow.orgDonald Trump Prepares to Surrender to New York Court to Face 34 Felony Counts, Philippines Announces Locations of Four New U.S. Military Bases, Syria Says 2 Civilians Killed in Israeli Missile Attacks on Damascus , Jailed U.S. Journalist Evan Gershkovich Appeals Arrest on Spying Charges in Russia , 11 Arrested at Pro-Choice Protest as Florida Senate Approves Six-Week Abortion Ban, Nashville Students Walk Out of Classes to Demand Gun Controls, Tennessee GOP Moves to Expel 3 House Democrats Who Joined Peaceful Anti-Gun Protests, Virginia Medical Examiner: Irvo Otieno Died by Homicide Due to Asphyxiation , Justice D…
Staff(2023-04-04). History in the Making: David Cay Johnston on Why Trump's Arraignment May Renew American Democracy.democracynow.org On the day of Donald Trump's historic arraignment in New York, making him the first former president ever to be criminally charged, we speak with the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston, who has covered Trump for decades. Trump is said to face 34 felony counts for falsifying business records. The case centers in part on hush-money payments Trump made during the 2016 presidential campaign to adult film star Stormy Daniels. After his appearance before a judge in Manhattan, where he is expected to plead not guilty to all charges, Trump will fly back to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where h…
Staff(2023-04-04). Ari Berman on the Race That Could Decide the Fate of Democracy in Wisconsin — and the 2024 Election.democracynow.org A crucial election in Wisconsin on Tuesday will decide the fate of democracy in the state and have major ramifications for the 2024 presidential election, says reporter Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones. At stake is a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which currently has a 4-3 conservative majority. Although technically nonpartisan, the election is a showdown between Democratic-backed Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz and Republican-backed former state Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly. Berman says the outcome of the race could determine if abortion remain…
Staff(2023-04-04). Venezuela Rejects Politicization of Human Rights by ICC Prosecutor Khan.orinocotribune.comThrough an official statement on Monday, Venezuela condemned the most recent comments by International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan, in which he joined a campaign to politicize the issue of human rights to the country's detriment. | "Venezuela rejects accusations by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Ahmad Khan. [These remarks] demonstrate a prejudiced vision that instrumentalizes justice and human rights for political purposes, to the detriment of the seriousness and rigor expected of that body," Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil wrote on social media. | "Once again,…
teleSUR, dcdc, JCM(2023-04-04). Tropas israelíes asesinan a dos jóvenes palestinos en Nablus.telesurtv.netAhmed Jibril, director de Ambulancias y Emergencias de la Media Luna Roja en Nablus, explicó a la prensa que ambos llegaron con graves heridas a dos hospitales en la urbe, donde fallecieron.
The Associated Press(2023-04-04). Trump Is Heading to Court. Here's What to Expect.latinorebels.comFormer President Donald Trump is set to appear in a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday on charges related to falsifying business records in a hush money investigation, the first president ever to be charged with a crime. Here's what to expect.
Valeriy Krylko(2023-04-04). War Mongering, CIA-Connected Think-Tank Calls For World War III.covertactionmagazine.comFellows at the Atlantic Council advocate bombing and confronting Russia, while eschewing any opportunities for peace. The Atlantic Council is an American think tank, founded in 1961, which lies at the heart of what 27-year CIA veteran Ray McGovern and whistleblower termed the Military-Industrial-Congressional-Intelligence-Media-Academia-Think Tank Complex (MICIMATTC). Its close ties to the CIA were evident when its former …
Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute.(2023-04-04). Illuminating Report On Veterans Administration's Staffing Shortages.popularresistance.orgToday, the Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute, in association with the American Federation of Government Employees, released a comprehensive report on the urgent struggles of thousands of VA employees, and how they threaten to impede the future of America's best healthcare and benefits systems. | Entitled "Disadvantaging the VA: How VA Staff View Agency Privatization and Other Detrimental Policies," the 74-page report leans on dozens of interviews, hundreds of written comments, and thousands of survey responses, as well as Congressional testimony, federal watchdog reports, and other previous investigations. It…
WSWS(2023-04-04). Workers Struggles: The Americas.wsws.orgTeachers in Bolivia are continuing strikes and protests over begun last month while 5,500 machinists at Spirit AeroSystems in Witchita have voted by a 99.9 percent margin to authorize strike.
_____(2023-04-04). Yoon Suk-yeol's Visit to Japan.journal-neo.org Yoon Suk-yeol, the current president of South Korea, has consistently expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral ties with Japan, in contrast to his predecessor, Moon Jae-in. Yoon has said that both nations should abide by the spirit of the Japan—South Korea Joint Declaration of 1998 issued by Japanese Prime Minister Keiz≈ç Obuchi and South Korean […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
Ann Brown(2023-04-04). The Black American Intelligence Report On The Rising 'No Labels' Political Organization.moguldom.comThe No Labels political organization continues to grow and is wielding its power. The bi-partisan group has also gotten the backing of Black American notables. But is this a good move? Established in 2010, No Labels is a political organization supporting centrist, bi-partisan policies and politics. It is a registered non-profit and does not disclose …
Ann Brown(2023-04-04). LSU Champion and MVP Angel Reese on Jill Biden's Invite to Iowa: 'A Joke'.moguldom.comOn April 2, the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers women's basketball team won the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association national championship title. It was the first basketball title, men's or women's, in school history. The team bested the University of Iowa's Hawkeyes and its star player, guard Caitlin Clark. LSU's Angel Reese was named Most …
Ann Brown(2023-04-04). 5 Things to Know About The Mayor Race in Chicago: Is It As Simple as Black and White?moguldom.comThe race for mayor of Chicago will come to a head today, April 4. The 2023 Chicago mayoral election was held on Feb. 28, but no candidate received a majority of votes in the initial round of the election. So now a runoff election will determine things. Incumbent mayor Lori Lightfoot ran for a second …
Anonymous765(2023-04-04). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — April 4, 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…
Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams.(2023-04-04). Over 400 Human Rights Defenders Murdered Worldwide Last Year.popularresistance.orgFor the first time since such killings have been tracked, more than 400 human rights defenders were murdered worldwide last year, with nearly half of these targeted killings occurring in Colombia, a report published Tuesday revealed. | According to Front Line Defenders' annual global analysis, at least 401 human rights defenders (HRDs) in 26 countries were victims of targeted killings in 2022, up from 358 people murdered in 35 countries the previous year. | The report notes that five countries—Colombia, Ukraine, Mexico, Brazil, and Honduras—accounted for over 80% of HRD murders in 2022, with Colombia…
Chris Wright(2023-04-04). The Second Cold War is more dangerous than the first.mronline.org Americans have to ask themselves: Is it worth risking nuclear war—and an apocalyptic nuclear winter—for no loftier purpose than to maintain their country's violently enforced grasp of overwhelming global power?>
Dana Drugmand, DeSmog.(2023-04-04). Montana Repeals State Energy Policy As Climate Trial Nears.popularresistance.orgMontana has repealed its 30-year-old energy policy — including a 2011 amendment that prioritized fossil-fuel development. The move comes as a June trial date approaches for a youth-led climate lawsuit against the state. | In the lawsuit, Held v. State of Montana, sixteen Montana children and teenagers say that by actively promoting a fossil-fuel based energy system that is dangerous to the climate, state officials are violating the "right to a clean and healthful environment" for present and future generations under the state Constitution. It is the first constitutional climate case to go to trial in the Un…
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-04). Fact Check: 21 Percent Of CEOs In Corporate America Are Psychopaths.moguldom.comDespite a world-class talent for entrepreneurship, Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs parked in the disabled parking spots, displayed low empathy and antisocial behavior and bullied his employees. He eventually got fired from his own company. Twitter owner and Tesla co-founder Elon Musk was combative with investors, the media, employees, and his social media audience. …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-04). A Microchip Brain: Company Releases Brain Implant To Treat Depression.moguldom.comA penny-sized microchip embedded under your scalp and powered wirelessly by an external device could deliver tiny electrical pulses to the region of your brain affected by severe depression and replace conventional antidepressants, according to Los Angeles-based startup Inner Cosmos. Inner Cosmos is one of a growing number of tech companies making brain implants, but …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-04). CENTCOM Says US Strike Killed ISIS Leader in Syria.news.antiwar.comUS Central Command (CENTCOM) has said its forces launched a "unilateral strike" in Syria on Monday and claimed it killed a senior ISIS leader. CENTCOM said the man's name was Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri and claimed he was responsible for planning terrorist attacks in Europe and Turkey. The command said no civilians were harmed in …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-04). Finland Formally Joins NATO, Doubling the Alliance's Border With Russia.news.antiwar.comFinland formally became the 31st member of NATO on Tuesday, officially ending the country's post-World War II policy of neutrality and raising tensions between Helsinki and Moscow. "Finland has today become a member of the defense alliance NATO. The era of military non-alignment in our history has come to an end. A new era begins," …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-04). First Batch of Polish MiG-29 Fighter Jets Arrive in Ukraine.news.antiwar.comA Polish official said Monday that Warsaw had delivered its first batch of Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. "A few MiG-29s have already been sent. They are indeed helpful to Ukraine in its defense of our collective security," said Marcin Przydacz, a Polish presidential aide, according to AFP. It's not clear how many planes Poland will provide …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-04). Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak Admits Israel Has Nukes.news.antiwar.comOn Tuesday, Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak acknowledged that Israel has nuclear weapons in a now-deleted tweet about concerns over the current Israeli government's judicial overhaul plans. Barak wrote: "In conversations between Israelis and Western diplomatic officials, there are deep concerns raised of the possibility that if the coup in Israel succeeds, a messianic …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-04). Moscow Hosts Meeting Aimed at Syria-Turkey Normalization.news.antiwar.comThe deputy foreign ministers of Syria, Turkey, Iran, and Russia wrapped up two days of talks in Moscow on Tuesday that were aimed at working toward a normalization deal between Ankara and Damascus. There's no sign a breakthrough was made, but a follow-up meeting at the foreign minister level is expected to happen soon. A …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-04). US Announces $2.6 Billion Weapons Package for Ukraine.news.antiwar.comThe Biden administration on Tuesday announced a new massive $2.6 billion weapons package for Ukraine that includes HIMARS ammunition, missiles for air defense systems, artillery rounds, and other equipment. The package includes $500 million in the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows President Biden to ship weapons to Ukraine directly from Pentagon stockpiles. The other $2.1 …
Editor(2023-04-04). Ukraine 2014: The Tipping Point of Terror.mronline.org Part I of a CAM investigation into the origins of the Ukraine War: U.S. and NATO involvement in the February 2014 Coup and Maidan Massacre, and their historical antecedents.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-04). Brazil Presidential Advisor Met with Putin in Moscow.libya360.wordpress.comCelso Amorim, head advisor to the Brazilian Presidency, met with President Vladimir Putin for a one hour meeting during a discreet trip to Moscow last week. Amorim was received by the Secretary of the Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, and by the Kremlin's main advisor for international affairs, Yuri Ushakov. He also had lunch with Foreign…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-04). How Russia Sees its Role in the Construction of the Multipolar World.libya360.wordpress.comThierry Meyssan Russia has just published its "Foreign Policy Concept". After recalling its position in the world, this document describes the end of Western domination and the efforts of the United States and its allies to maintain the hegemony of Washington. It lists Moscow's interests and goals. It emphasizes the primacy of contemporary international law…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-04). The Counter-Summit for Democracy.libya360.wordpress.comOn 2 April 2023, Friends of Socialist China and the International Manifesto Group co-hosted a powerful and successful Counter-Summit for Democracy, a response to the US-sponsored so-called Summit for Democracy held a few days earlier. The participants at this counter-summit exposed the hegemonic reality behind the US's talk of a 'rules-based world order'; explored alternative models…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-04). U.S. Prepares for Election Amid Undeclared Civil War.libya360.wordpress.comEditorial Comment: The war that is apparent is being waged by the state against the people. Sadly, many are so engaged in petty organizational disputes and left-vs right power struggles that they have failed to notice, let alone respond appropriately. — A.V. Observateur Continental A black plume rises as a result of a controlled detonation…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-04). U.S. Push to Strip China's Developing Country Status an Attack on Development Itself.libya360.wordpress.comDanny Haiphong Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Credit: Xinhua On March 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act" by a unanimous vote of 415-0 in yet another demonstration of the solid bipartisanship that exists in the United States when it comes to containing and isolating China. Under…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-04). What if the Protests in France Were in Cuba?libya360.wordpress.comJosé Manzaneda 300 demonstrations with more than three million people, 500 people arrested in a single day. If it were Cuba, Belarus or China… the headlines would be filled with terms such as "social outburst", "popular uprising", "repression", "regime"…. But since they are in France, they speak of "serious riots", in which the only people…
isabella(2023-04-04). In New York, the Wrong Workers Get the Biggest Pay Bumps.inequality.orgWall Street bonuses averaged $176,700 last year — down from 2021 but still 1,165 percent higher than in 1985. If the federal minimum wage had grown at the same rate, it would be worth $42.37, according to Institute for Policy Studies analysis. An alliance of essential workers, tenants, and union members are rallying to …
jamanetwork(2023-04-04). Human Flu Cases in Cambodia Not Due to Bird Flu Outbreak Viruses.jamanetwork.comTwo people in Cambodia who were infected by avian influenza A(H5N1) in February, including a child who died, were the first human cases the country has seen in about 9 years. Genetic sequencing revealed that the viruses belonged to H5 clade 2.3.2.1c and are not the same as the H5 clade 2.3.4.4b viruses currently infecting birds worldwide, according to a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statement.
jamanetwork(2023-04-04). Early Respiratory Infections Tied to Premature Death Later in Life.jamanetwork.comAfter adjusting for certain baseline factors, people who had lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia before age 2 years were almost twice as likely to die from a respiratory disease by age 73 years compared with those who were not infected as children.
jamanetwork(2023-04-04). Addressing the Long-term Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children and Families.jamanetwork.comThis Viewpoint discusses a consensus report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) that reviews the impact of COVID-19 on the health and well-being of children and families and what needs to be done to attenuate longer-term negative effects.
jamanetwork(2023-04-04). The Emergence of Rural Emergency Hospitals.jamanetwork.comThis Viewpoint discusses the potential benefits of the rural emergency hospital model, which exclusively provides outpatient and emergency services, in rural communities faced with possible hospital closures, as well as safeguards to monitor and minimize unintended consequences.
jamanetwork(2023-04-04). Menstrual Hygiene With Less Environmental Impact.jamanetwork.comThis JAMA Insights in the Women's Health series aims to expand clinician knowledge about the safety and best practices of menstrual cup use to support patients who choose this product by discussing the advantages, insertion and removal process, and potential risks of menstrual cup use.
jamanetwork(2023-04-04). Toward Personalizing Care: Assessing Heterogeneity of Treatment Effects in Randomized Trials.jamanetwork.comClinicians know that individual patients may respond differently to a given treatment and that the overall treatment effect reported in a randomized trial of the treatment may not be directly applicable to all patients in clinical practice. Determining the treatment effect for an individual patient involves a comparison of the outcome when that patient is exposed to the treatment vs the outcome of the same patient exposed to a control treatment at the same time, a comparison impossible to make in conventional parallel-group trial designs. A practical alternative is to examine heterogeneity of (variation in) treat…
jamanetwork(2023-04-04). Do Patient Satisfaction Instruments Harm Patients and Physicians?—Reply.jamanetwork.comIn Reply In his Letter about our recent Viewpoint, Dr Lee shares our concerns over the linkage of financial incentives for individual physicians to patient satisfaction measures such as the use of the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Provider and Systems survey (CG-CAHPS) in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Merit-Based Incentive Payment System.
jamanetwork(2023-04-04). Mindfulness Training and Exercise and Cognitive Function in Older Adults—Reply.jamanetwork.comIn Reply We thank Drs Salmoirago-Blotcher and Cohen for their interest in the MEDEX study, which showed that mindfulness training and/or exercise did not improve cognitive function in older adults with subjective cognitive concerns. However, we disagree with their concern that the negative findings "can be explained by…methodological limitations."
jamanetwork(2023-04-04). Medicare Advantage vs Traditional Medicare and 30-Day Mortality in Patients With AMI—Reply.jamanetwork.comIn Reply As noted by Dr Roehm, Medicare Advantage health plans principally are paid via capitation payments that are adjusted for the health status of the enrolled population. A large body of research suggests that this payment system has created strong incentives for Medicare Advantage health plans to improve their coding of diagnoses in order to increase their payments. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) estimated that Medicare Advantage risk scores in 2021 were more than 10% higher than scores for similar beneficiaries in traditional Medicare . To achieve these scores, Medicare Advantage plans r…
jamanetwork(2023-04-04). Mindfulness Training and Exercise and Cognitive Function in Older Adults.jamanetwork.comTo the Editor A recent study reported that, compared with health education, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and exercise (alone or in combination) did not improve cognitive function in older adults with self-reported cognitive concerns. These findings, in our opinion, can be explained by a number of methodological limitations.
jamanetwork(2023-04-04). Medicare Advantage vs Traditional Medicare and 30-Day Mortality in Patients With AMI.jamanetwork.comTo the Editor A recent study compared outcomes of 30-day mortality following myocardial infarction in patients with Medicare Advantage vs traditional Medicare. However, greater coding intensity occurs in Medicare Advantage plans, which makes reliable interpretation of outcome data difficult when comparing Medicare Advantage plans with traditional Medicare.
jamanetwork(2023-04-04). Author Affiliations Omitted.jamanetwork.comIn the Original Investigation titled "Effect of Direct Transportation to Thrombectomy-Capable Center vs Local Stroke Center on Neurological Outcomes in Patients With Suspected Large-Vessel Occlusion Stroke in Nonurban Areas: The RACECAT Randomized Clinical Trial," published in the May 10, 2022, issue of JAMA, 2 authors, Sà≤nia Abilleira, PhD, and Mercè Salvat-Plana, RN, were missing affiliations. Both of these authors were listed as affiliated with the Stroke Programme, Catalan Health Department, Agency for Health Quality and Assessment of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain, but should have additionally been listed a…
Jean Toschi Marazzani Visconti(2023-04-04). Le Campagne Militari Us/Nato Dal 1991 Ad Oggi.globalresearch.caTutti gli articoli di Global Research possono essere letti in 51 lingue attivando il pulsante Traduci sito web sotto il nome dell'autore. | Per ricevere la newsletter quotidiana di Global Research (articoli selezionati), fare Fare clic sul pulsante …
John Ross(2023-04-04). The U.S. is trying to persuade China to commit suicide.mronline.org The U.S. knows from its experience in defeating Germany, Japan, and the "Asian Tigers," that a decisive way to slow a competitor's growth rate is to get it to reduce its level of investment, which is what it is now trying to do to China.
Juan Guahán(2023-04-04). Argentina: Crisis desgasta a la dirigencia y acerca el fin de ciclo.globalizacion.caEl reciente anuncio de Mauricio Macri que se baja de la pelea por la candidatura presidencial del Frente para el Cambio (FpC) puede ser abordado desde diferentes ópticas. Desde el punto de vista de la actual coyuntura resulta obvio que…
kwjorinoco(2023-04-04). Moscow Accuses US of Trying to Sabotage 2nd Russia—Africa Summit.orinocotribune.comRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that Washington and its allies are attempting to disrupt the second Russia—Africa Summit by putting pressure on countries on the African continent to cancel their participation. | The senior Kremlin official stated that "the United States and its vassals" are doing everything possible to try to isolate Russia from the rest of the international community. | "In particular,…
kwjorinoco(2023-04-04). Peru: Autopsies Find Police & Army Bullets in Corpses of 30 Demonstrators.orinocotribune.com At least 30 Peruvian demonstrators killed during ongoing protests in Peru were murdered by live ammunition fired by police officers and soldiers. In total, 67 deaths have been reported during months of demonstrations following the ouster and imprisonment of democratically elected President Pedro Castillo in December, 2022. Of these, 49 demonstrators were reportedly killed by police and military gunfire. | By killing demonstrators with live ammunition, officials certainly violated the operating protocols of the Peruvian police, according to which they are prohibited from shooting at protesters except in the case o…
kwjorinoco(2023-04-04). UN Human Rights Council Condemns Use of Sanctions.orinocotribune.comThe United Nations Human Rights Council approved a resolution on Monday rejecting the imposition of unilateral coercive measures—euphemistically referred to as "sanctions"—against less developed nations. | This was reported on by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil: "UN Human Rights Council adopts by majority a resolution that condemns the application and unilateral and continued execution of coercive measures as an instrument of pressure against any country, in particular against least developed countries and developing countries." | 33 votes were cast in favor, 13 against, and 1 member abstained. T…
manager(2023-04-04). Ecuador: Murder of Key Witness in Investigation of President Lasso, Others, Raises More Questions.cepr.netWitness Was Close Associate of Lasso's Inner Circle, Business Partners, and Campaign Donors Washington, DC — On Friday, Ecuadorian police found the body of Rubén Cherres, who had apparently been murdered, alongside three other people, in Punta Blanca, a seaside resort on the Ecuadorian coast. Authorities had been looking for Cherres since January 21, when …
Miko Peled, Mintpress News.(2023-04-04). Netanyahu's Power Grab Shatters Myth Of A United, Democratic Israel.popularresistance.orgA few observations on things surrounding the issue of Israel. For reasons that are hard to understand at this point, the rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia has had very little mention in the Israeli press. Considering its importance and potential impact on the region, it is difficult to see how Israel is hardly moved by this development. There was an expectation that Saudi Arabia would normalize relations with Israel. However, now the kingdom not only has not done so, but they are also building bridges with Iran, Israel's biggest nemesis. It is a slap in the face of the U.S. and Israel and may soon be se…
Nicolás Centurión(2023-04-04). Uruguay — El gobierno de los escándalos de Luis Lacalle.globalizacion.caA esta altura del gobierno derechista liderado por Luis Lacalle, el adjetivo que mejor lo describe es "escandaloso". Por donde se lo mire y cada vez en mayor cantidad y magnitud se destapan situaciones que revisten gravedad. Mucho se debate,…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-04). Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Youth Near Al-Aqsa Mosque on 2nd Friday of Ramadan.orinocotribune.com Israeli forces have fatally shot a young Palestinian in front of one of the gates to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds as the occupying regime ramps up violence against Muslim worshipers in the fasting holy month of Ramadan. | The Palestinian media said the young man, identified as Muhammad al-Osibi, was killed on Friday evening near the Chain Gate, one of the entrances to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound. | Eyewitnesses said gunfire was clearly heard from inside the mosque and that the young man was shot dead as he tried to protect a Palestinian girl who was being prevented by troops fro…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-04). Reporters Without Borders barred from visiting Julian Assange.peoplesdispatch.orgTwo leaders from NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF) were barred from visiting imprisoned journalist Julian Assange on April 4 in Belmarsh Prison. RSF Secretary-General Christophe Deloire and Director of Operations Rebecca Vincent were not able to carry out their visit with Assange, a visit which had taken months to secure. Belmarsh Prison Governor Jenny Louis denied their visit at the last minute because she had "received intelligence" that the two were journalists. | "We followed all of the prison's procedures and rules. We arrived early with all documents. But we were told at reception that we would not be all…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-04). UN Human Rights Council condemns impact of unilateral sanctions.peoplesdispatch.org The resolution presented by Azerbaijan on behalf of Non-Aligned countries noted the impact of sanctions on key rights related to life, health, and freedom from hunger. It was predictably rejected by the US and its allies…
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-04). NATO upgrades new command structure in nations bordering Ukraine.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATO Force Integration Unit HungaryApril 4, 2023 NATO Force Integration Hungary sums up over six years under Multinational Corps Northeast [T]he handover of one NATO military organization between different higher commands is a significant event that requires careful planning and execution. On March 31, 2023, following more than six years of exercising its command function …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-04). Top NATO military headquarters inducts 31st member state.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeApril 4, 2023 SHAPE welcomes its newest member — The Republic of Finland MONS, Belgium — Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) welcomed NATO's newest member, the Republic of Finland, during a ceremonial flag raising on Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2023. The event to recognise Finland as the 31st nation to join …
Saira Bajwa, Next City.(2023-04-04). The Buy Nothing Movement Is Restitching Our Social Fabric.popularresistance.orgPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania – Fresh out of an abusive relationship, Andrea O'Reilly was ready to give her twin boys a new life. But facing a cost of living crisis atop a personal crisis, the prospect of buying the basics they would need — clothes, bottles, bouncers, a changing table, a baby monitor, car seats, strollers and more — was daunting. | That's when the Philadelphia mom decided to try her neighborhood Buy Nothing group, where hundreds of locals gave away and exchanged items for free. "I went to the Buy Nothing [Facebook] page and the compassion and generosity of everyone was amazing," says O'R…
Staff(2023-04-04). Tuneros y villaclareños lideran la SNB 62.cubadebate.cuFeroz ofensiva de 17 jits sirvió a los Leñadores tuneros para vencer hoy por nocaut de 15×5 a Artemisa. Eso, unido al fracaso de Villa Clara, dejó a ambos equipos en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, que inició sus segundas subseries particulares.
Staff(2023-04-04). Feria Comercial EXPOHOLGUÂN 2023 apuesta por alianzas entre la economía local y empresariado foráneo.cubadebate.cuLa XVI Feria EXPOHOLGUÂN 2023 quedó inaugurada en la mañana de este 4 de abril, encuentro concebido "Para que Cuba crezca", como reza su eslogan, a partir del establecimiento de alianzas entre los actores de la economía local y el entramado empresarial foráneo, así como la promoción de la cartera de oportunidades y rubros exportables de la provincia anfitriona.
Staff(2023-04-04). Hombres con flores: Moník Molinet deconstruye Masculinidades en Fábrica de Arte Cubano.cubadebate.cuUna invitación a cuestionar la construcción hegemónica de las masculinidades es la exposición que propone la fotógrafa cubana Monik Molinet, y que llegará este jueves 6 de abril a la Fábrica de Arte Cubano. Esta propuesta artística es un llamado a cambiar, desde el arte, la concepción de las masculinidades, y colocar nuevamente en el debate la violencia de género.
teleSUR, nbb, JGN(2023-04-04). China y Cuba firman un acuerdo sobre ciberseguridad.telesurtv.netSegún los funcionarios, la norma refleja la voluntad de los Gobiernos de ambos países de trabajar por un Internet que sirva para el desarrollo y el bienestar de los pueblos.
teleSUR, nbb, JGN(2023-04-04). FMI libera 5.400 millones de dólares para Argentina.telesurtv.netEl organismo resaltó en un comunicado la necesidad de aplicar un paquete de políticas aún más fuertes para garantizar la estabilidad, enfrentar los retrocesos y asegurar los objetivos del programa.
Vladimir Prokhvatilov(2023-04-04). Macron pone a Francia al borde de una guerra civil.globalizacion.caLa ola de protestas que recorre Francia debido a la reforma a las pensiones que está haciendo el gobierno de Macron, impulsada incluso pasando por encima del Parlamento y en contra de la voluntad de la mayoría de la población…
unitedEditor(2023-04-04). Putin-Xi meeting in the US and European press.uwidata.comThe meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping on March 20 has been the most widely reported and commented meeting of the last few months. The meeting was characterized not only by the meeting of the heads of two powerful states, but also by the "personal bond" of the two leaders …
Betsey Piette(2023-04-04). Denial of Mumia's appeal: An affront to basic justice and the law.workers.org Philadelphia Mumia Abu-Jamal, his family and his supporters around the world had every reason and right to hope that all their hard work would pay off in persuading Judge Lucretia Clemons from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to follow and apply the law, as has been done in . . . |
D Goessmann, W Pomrehn & A Bacevich(2023-04-04). Inflation, Ukraine and China.indybay.orgWhat impresses me is China's diplomatic engagement. And I say that also in terms of their role in restoring diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Our diplomacy, American diplomacy, seems to me reactive, unimaginative, and ineffective. | Chinese diplomacy, on the other hand, seems to me to be more imaginative and potentially more effective. (Andrew Bacevich)…
Earth Day Santa Cruz(2023-04-04). Saturday 4/22: Earth Day Santa Cruz.indybay.orgDowntown Santa Cruz. Free parking will be available at the County building, located at 701 Ocean St. It is a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to the event.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). New China-Brazil cargo air route promotes e-commerce trade.ecns.cnA ceremony was held on Monday for the opening of a new cargo air route linking the southern Chinese metropolis Shenzhen to Sao Paulo of Brazil, which is expected to stimulate the e-commerce trade between the two countries.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). 'Map of happiness' utilized in Shanghai.ecns.cnWhile Shanghai is often considered one of the most livable cities in China, local authorities have been working to drive further improvements using the concept of the 15-minute community life circle.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). SOEs make infrastructure milestones.ecns.cnChina's infrastructure construction continues to progress at a fast pace amid the nation's overall economic recovery, with State-owned enterprises playing critical roles in several massive and urgent undertakings nationwide.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Fans mourn legendary Japanese musician.ecns.cnOscar-winning Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto died of cancer on March 28 at the age of 71, Japanese recording company Avex announced in a statement on its website on Sunday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04).
. ecns.cnA Chinese health brand declared on Monday that it has terminated its cooperation with brand ambassador Zhang Jike after the table tennis superstar was allegedly involved in a scandal.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Revised labor rules sought as gig work rises.ecns.cnData from a recent survey showed that a growing number of people in China are working in the gig economy, a fact that experts said underscores the dire need to overhaul labor rules to better protect these people from long, grueling work hours, inadequate social security coverage and other issues.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Experts: Public mask wearing can be eased.ecns.cnChinese health experts suggest relaxing mandatory mask wearing in public except for elderly care centers and other high-risk facilities as the global COVID-19 pandemic is nearing an end and domestic flu infections are declining.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Japan's curbs on chip exports opposed.ecns.cnChina expressed strong dissatisfaction on Monday over Japan's export restrictions on semiconductor manufacturing equipment, hoping Tokyo would prudently make decisions and avoid complicating mutual trust and bilateral ties.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Nation boosts community life circles.ecns.cnChina has heightened its efforts to provide city residents easy access to a variety of services within a 15-minute walk from home. It is expected to bolster and upgrade consumer buying while creating more jobs and improving the business environment, experts said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Millenniums-old tiger-patterned ritual weapon unearthed in east China.ecns.cnArchaeologists found an extremely rare stone relic, an axe-shaped weapon used for rituals in ancient China, engraved with a tiger pattern, in Wuxi City in east China's Jiangsu Province. The relic dates back some 4,500 years.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Gagea flowers ready to welcome spring on Nalati grassland in Xinjiang.ecns.cnGagea flowers start to bloom on Nalati grassland in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in April. These flowers usually appear as the snow on the mountains thaws, and locals say they signal the end of winter.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Return capsule of Shenzhou-14 spacecraft displayed in Xiamen.ecns.cnPeople view the return capsule of Shenzhou-14 manned spaceship displayed during a space science themed exhibition at the Chengyi Discovery Center in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province, April 3, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Ma Ying-jeou visits Chongqing Urban Planning Exhibition Gallery.ecns.cnMa Ying-jeou (front central) visits the Chongqing Urban Planning Exhibition Gallery, which demonstrates achievements of urban and rural planning, in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 3, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-04). Spring landscape of Yellow River in Qinghai.ecns.cnStunning spring scenery along the Yellow River with blooming apricot flowers on the banks and a snow-covered mountain at the background in Hualong Hui Autonomous County in Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April, 3, 2023.
Fabio Vighi(2023-04-04). Senile Economics: Bubble Ontology and the Pull of Gravity.indybay.orgThe entire banking system is closing in on folding, which is why it so desperately needs new inflationary liquidity to keep afloat. The Great Reset is our owners' authoritarian attempt to respond to this systemic threat by taking control of the collateral (our lives) and remain in the driving seat. All the rest is perception management.
H. Patricia Hynes(2023-04-04). As Tax Day Approaches: Is the Federal Budget Moral or Immoral?juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment) — April, the month tax filings are due, prompts us to ponder what our income taxes pay for. Are they used to provide all citizens sufficient resources and public goods for human security and well-being — the core of our national security? How much of our taxes pay …
Ingar Solty & K D Kolenda(2023-04-04). Four taboo truths about the Ukraine war.indybay.orgLike every war in history, the Ukrainian war has a prehistory that does not begin with Russia's invasion of the neighboring country nearly a year ago, or even in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea to Russia. Second, the war has an immense potential for escalation.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Know the signs of strep throat in children.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgImage courtesy: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. "Group A streptococcal disease is a group of conditions caused by a bacteria called 'group A strep,'" says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "The one that people are probably most familiar with is strep throat. Strep throat is a relatively common infection,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Consumer Health: Colorectal cancer — risk factors and prevention.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the risk factors for colorectal cancer and what you can do to prevent it. Cancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum often are referred to together as colorectal cancer. Approximately 106,970 new cases of colon cancer and 46,050 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, according to the American Cancer Society. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgSpinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck, called cervical spinal stenosis, and in the lower back, called lumbar spinal stenosis. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to arthritis. Most people with spinal stenosis are over 50. Younger people…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Consumer Health: What do you know about cornea transplantation?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgA cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea. Nearly 80,000 corneal transplants were performed worldwide in 2021, according to the Eye Bank Association of America. More than 2 million people have recovered their sight through corneal transplants since 1961. Why it's done A cornea transplant most…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Colorectal cancer myths and facts.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt can be easy to feel confused by screening recommendations for common types of cancer. Your health care team is a trusted resource for keeping you up to date on screenings, including screening for colorectal cancer. Test your knowledge of why, when and how you can be screened with these myths and facts: Colorectal cancer is rare. Myth. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women combined. Roughly 1 in 25 women will…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Science Saturday: Understanding the speed of brain communication.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt often was thought that the speed of information transmitted among regions of the brain stabilized during early adolescence. A new study in Nature Neuroscience by Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from the Netherlands found transmission speeds continue to increase into early adulthood. Because problems such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders can emerge in late adolescence and early adulthood, a better understanding of brain development may help clinicians offer therapies to treat these disorders. "A fundamental understanding…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Managing your health during Ramadan fasting.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Depending on geography and the time of year when Ramadan occurs, daily fasting can range from as little as 10 hours in the winter months to more than 17 hours during the summer. This daily fast should not have a negative effect on health for most individuals. However, even if you have a chronic condition, including coronary artery disease,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). $41 million federal grant to help Mayo Clinic, collaborators advance multiethnic Alzheimer's research.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alzheimer's disease affects people of all ethnic groups. Armed with $41 million in new federal funding, Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from 13 other institutions around the country are pursuing three multiethnic projects to identify targets for treatment. Alzheimer's disease robs victims of their memories and families of quality time with their loved ones. Deaths from Alzheimer's more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, and the number of people living with the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 19 and just finished her first year of college. It has been a stressful transition for her, but she has managed to stay quite active. She is a swimmer and runner, and she also plays volleyball. About eight months ago, she noticed her periods becoming irregular. Her family medicine physician said this sometimes happens in athletes, and we should not be overly concerned about it. Now, my daughter hasn't had…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating colon cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member recently was diagnosed with colon cancer. After researching potential treatment options, I came across intraoperative radiation therapy. What is the difference between this and normal radiation? Is radiation a standard treatment option, or are there other approaches? ANSWER: Colon cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the U.S., with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Over a lifetime, it is estimated that 1 in 23 men and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Babesiosis and what you need to know about the 2023 tick season.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAn infected black-legged tick can transmit babesiosis and other infections Tick season is underway in much of the U.S. This season, another tick-borne disease is on the list of concerns. That's because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found a significant increase in reported cases of babesiosis(bah-beez-E-oh-sis) infection in eastern parts of the U.S. "Babesiosis is another tick-borne disease that we hear about, in addition to Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and others," says Dr. Bobbi…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Innovative treatments for rectal cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic has been taking care of patients with rectal cancer for more than 100 years, dating back to the Mayo brothers. Even at that time, doctors were innovative with their approach to the care of patients with rectal cancer. That continues today as Mayo Clinic offers the latest in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon, explains some of the surgical treatment options being offered. Watch: Dr. Eric…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Women in science: Q&A with Martha Grogan, M.D.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Martha Grogan March is Women's History Month and an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in science and research. Women make up just 33% of the world's researchers, according to the United Nations. That's changing according to Felicity Enders, Ph.D., director of the Office of Research Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. As is their role in the field. Today, there are "more women not only entering the field but also moving into leadership," she says. Among them…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on choosing the right running shoes.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, Minn. — Congratulations on setting a goal to run a long-distance race. You've just joined a group of more than 60 million people in the U.S. who participate in organized runs and races. Running doesn't require much gear, but well-fitting, running-specific shoes are a must. "Someone training for a long-distance run such as a marathon can log 800 or more miles before a race," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Patients with multiple tumors in one breast may not need mastectomy, research finds.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients who have multiple tumors in one breast may be able to avoid a mastectomy if the tumors can be removed while leaving enough breast tissue, according to research led by the Alliance in Clinical Trials in Oncology and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patients would receive breast-conserving therapy: a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy, rather than mastectomy. The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Watch: Dr. Judy…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMuslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. "In Minnesota, as we start Ramadan, that's going…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgConsuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in almost any grocery store. Claims are Himalayan salt and other sea salts are a healthier alternative than regular table salt. Are the claims true? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says, before you stock up on Himalayan sea salt, there are some…
Sam Marcy(2023-04-04). Following murder of Dr. King: Lessons of the April 1968 Black rebellions.workers.org Following are excerpts from an article published on April 11, 1968, in WW newspaper, by Workers World Party founding Chairperson Sam Marcy, a week after the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., in Memphis, Tennessee, The Rev. Ralph Abernathy, right, and Bishop Julian Smith, left, flank Dr. Martin . . . |
teleSUR, dcdc, JCM(2023-04-04). Tropas israelíes asesinan a dos jóvenes palestinos en Nablus.telesurtv.netAhmed Jibril, director de Ambulancias y Emergencias de la Media Luna Roja en Nablus, explicó a la prensa que ambos llegaron con graves heridas a dos hospitales en la urbe, donde fallecieron.
WSWS(2023-04-04). Workers Struggles: The Americas.wsws.orgTeachers in Bolivia are continuing strikes and protests over begun last month while 5,500 machinists at Spirit AeroSystems in Witchita have voted by a 99.9 percent margin to authorize strike.
Staff(2023-04-04). Venezuela Rejects Politicization of Human Rights by ICC Prosecutor Khan.orinocotribune.comThrough an official statement on Monday, Venezuela condemned the most recent comments by International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan, in which he joined a campaign to politicize the issue of human rights to the country's detriment. | "Venezuela rejects accusations by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Ahmad Khan. [These remarks] demonstrate a prejudiced vision that instrumentalizes justice and human rights for political purposes, to the detriment of the seriousness and rigor expected of that body," Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil wrote on social media. | "Once again,…
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-04). Russia Will Beef Up Forces in Northwest as Finland Joins NATO.news.antiwar.comRussian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko has said that Russia will beef up its military presence in its northwestern territory in response to Finland joining NATO. Finland's ascension into NATO will more than double the alliance's territory on the Russian border. The Russian-Finnish border is about 810 miles long and will now become more militarized. …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-04). Two Civilians Killed in Latest Israeli Airstrikes in Syria.news.antiwar.comIsrael continued its relentless bombing campaign in Syria early Tuesday morning, launching airstrikes targeting the southern suburbs of Damascus and killing two civilians, Syria's SANA news agency reported. The pro-opposition UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported that two civilians were killed in the Israeli bombardment. The SOHR described the target that was hit …
Ana Zorita(2023-04-04). Ecuador: Rising death toll from landslides highlights mining risks.greenleft.org.auLandslides in Ecuador's Chimborazo province have left at least 28 people dead, with dozens still missing, reports Ana Zorita. Despite the region's steep topography and vulnerability to earthquakes, companies are seeking to exploit the area for large-scale copper and gold mining.
Binoy Kampmark(2023-04-04). Turning tides: The US Congress and Julian Assange.greenleft.org.auIn the United States, Democratic Congressperson Rashida Tlaib has urged fellow Congress members to sign a letter to US Attorney-General Merrick Garland urging him to drop the charges against Julian Assange, reports Binoy Kampmark.
Binoy Kampmark(2023-04-04). Inglorious Inertia: The Albanese Government and Julian Assange.dissidentvoice.orgThe sham that is the Assange affair, a scandal of monumental proportions connived in by the AUKUS powers, shows no signs of abating. Prior to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assuming office in Australia, he insisted that the matter dealing with the WikiLeaks publisher would be finally resolved. It had, he asserted, been going on for …
Fight Back(2023-04-04). $17,000 raised in FRSO Spring Fundraising Drive.fightbacknews.orgMinneapolis, MN — In less than a week, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization's (FRSO) Spring Fundraising Drive has netted more than $17,000. FRSO aims to raise over $130,000 to hire more full-time organizers to work in our national office, grow our fund to purchase a building, and publish more revolutionary literature. | Anti-war activist Sarah Martin states, "Now is the time to dig deep and contribute to FRSO so we can continue to grow and expand our work as we build towards a new world. The future is bright!" | Local FRSO groups will be going out to members and supporters to make the Spring Fundraisin…
Fight Back(2023-04-04). Commentary: For Black Chicagoans, the mayoral election is about community control of the police.fightbacknews.orgChicago, IL – Two factors have made public safety a lynchpin issue in the upcoming mayoral election between Brandon Johnson, former teacher supported by the Chicago Teacher's Union, and Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, backed by the Fraternal Order of the Police (FOP). First is the rise in the crime rate in the city in recent years. The second, and principal, reason is the law-and-order backlash that followed the historic protests of the George Floyd Rebellion. | Groups like the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (CAARPR) are fighting to make sure that the city's supposed c…
Fight Back(2023-04-04). Commentary: Why Brandon is better for the people.fightbacknews.orgChicago, IL – On April 4, Chicago faces its most crucial mayoral election since Harold Washington ran in 1983. Brandon Johnson, Cook County commissioner, union organizer, and former public school teacher, won enough votes in the February 28 primary to move into the runoff election against Paul Vallas, an administrator with a record of privatizing school systems in Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Bridgeport. Unions, community organizations and other progressive groups have formed a coalition behind Brandon Johnson to ensure better working, living and organizing conditions for the next four years. | The mass…
Fight Back(2023-04-04). Students picket to demand abortion clinics on all U of MN campuses.fightbacknews.orgMinneapolis, MN — Bright yellow picket signs stood tall by University Avenue at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, as students and campus community gathered to protest outside the Donhowe building at the University of Minnesota to demand immediate action from administration to expand abortion access on campus. The action was organized by the UMN chapter of Students for a Democratic Society and co-hosted by the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee. Students chanted "Hey Gabel, what do you say? Protect abortion rights today!" calling on University President Joan Gabel to act on their demands to defend women's and re…
Mike Walter(2023-04-04). The Heat: Trump Faces Charges in New York.america.cgtn.com Former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to surrender in New York. A historic day is about to play out in New York on Tuesday when former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in to authorities. Trump, who was indicted last week, arrived …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-04). Azeri president awarded "Karabakh" medal to CEO of world's deadliest drone company.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAnd son-in-law of Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, president of one nation, two state Turco-Azeristan. ==== Daily SabahApril 3, 2023 Baykar head Bayraktar meets Azerbaijan's Aliyev, awarded medal The Azerbaijani president on Monday received the head and chief technology officer (CTO) of Turkish defense company Baykar in the capital Baku. In a statement, the Azerbaijani presidency said …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-04). Envoy summoned: Azerbaijan steps up diplomatic (for now) warfare against Iran.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comTrend News AgencyApril 3, 2023 Azerbaijani MFA sends response note to Iranian side The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has sent a response note to the Iranian side, Spokesperson for the ministry Aykhan Hajizada said…. Hajizada made the remark commenting on…Iran sen[ding] a note to the ministry to take appropriate measures to prevent anti-Iranian publications and articles …
Staff(2023-04-04). Tuneros y villaclareños lideran la SNB 62.cubadebate.cuFeroz ofensiva de 17 jits sirvió a los Leñadores tuneros para vencer hoy por nocaut de 15×5 a Artemisa. Eso, unido al fracaso de Villa Clara, dejó a ambos equipos en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, que inició sus segundas subseries particulares.
Anonymous103(2023-04-03). Overview: Who Is Behind Assassination Of Vladlen Tatarsky.southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On the evening of April 2, prominent Russian war correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky was killed in a terrorist attack in the city of St. Petersburg. The number of victims of the terrorist attack has grown to 33 wounded. Eight of them are in hospitals in serious conditions.
Anonymous103(2023-04-03). Simultaneous US Aggression In Black Sea And Mediterranean As Multipolarity Accelerates.southfront.org The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails through the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)In the meantime, the world is working towards creating conditions for peaceful coexistence and cooperation of the globe's numerous civilizations. Organizations such as BRICS and SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) are rapidly expanding by admitting new members. | Written by
Anonymous103(2023-04-03). US Proxy Attrition War In Ukraine Backfiring, Says US Diplomat.southfront.org Click to see full-size imageDiplomat claims exhausted "Ukraine needs everything, everywhere, all at once" — it remains to be seen how much the US-led West is willing to give, while the Washington world system collapses. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts | Former US ambassador to Finland, Earle Mack has visited Ukraine several times, on humanitarian missions. He claims, in a March 29 piece for The Hill, that, during his last visit, he could see a lack…
Anonymous103(2023-04-03). Military Situation In Donbass On April 3, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 3, a woman was wounded as a result of the PFM mine explosion in Donetsk; | On April 3, a woman was killed as a result of the shelling by the AFU in Gorlovka; | Over the past three months, the Representative of the LPR in the JCCC recorded 67 attacks by the AFU in 32 settlements, including 112 missiles for HIMARS MLRS were launched. 126 civilians became victims, 32 of them died, including 2 children; | Clashes between the Russian Army and…
Anonymous103(2023-04-03). Sparing the Athletes: Revising the Russia-Belarus Sporting Ban.southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | Collateral damage? Deserving and worthy of their punishment? The exclusion and banishment of Russian and Belarusian athletes has become the acceptable prejudice of many governments and a slew of sporting bodies. After the invasion of Ukraine in February last year, a number banded together to find ways to punish Russia, and those of its ally, Belarus. Pitifully, and weakly, athletes were considered fair game, ironically enough by those obsessed by the idea of fairness i…
Anonymous103(2023-04-03). Military Overview: Russian Flag Raised Over Bakhmut.southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On the evening of April 2, Russian flag was raised over the building of the city administration in the center of Bakhmut. De jure, the city came under Russian control. However, the clashes are ongoing. The Ukrainian military was forced to retreat to the western outskirts of Bakhmut. | The head of the Wagner PMC published his video appeal from the center of Bakhmut, showing the Wagner fighters raising the flags of the Russian Federation and of the Wagner PMC on the ruins of the city admi…
Anonymous103(2023-04-03). How America's News-Media Hide the Extent of America's Corruptness.southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Written by This article will show how America's 'news'-media carried-out a virtually total corruption — 100% censorship against reporting the basic truth — in order to protect the banksters who had masterminded and made billions from the corruptness that had actually produced the 2008 economic crash. If that corruptness had…
_____(2023-04-03). Shifting Sands of the Arab Gulf Herald a New Middle East.strategic-culture.orgThe shifting sands of the Arab Gulf may turn rock-solid in an alliance across the region with Iran, Steven Sahiounie writes. | The shifting sands of the Arab Gulf may turn rock-solid in an alliance across the region with Iran. This new alliance is in defiance of the old divide and conquer policy used by the U.S. State Department. | The rapprochement between The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia could transform the region, after being brokered by China on March 10, ending seven years of tensions. The nations are aware that there is safety in numbers, and strength in unity instead of standing…
_____(2023-04-03). 'Significant Portion' of 4.8bn UK Lethal Aid for Ukraine Will Remain Secret.strategic-culture.orgThe British government is refusing to reveal how a large part of the billions in weaponry it is sending to Ukraine is being spent. The policy raises particular concerns following revelations it is supplying depleted uranium ammunition to Ukraine. | By Matt KENNARD | "A significant proportion of our lethal aid [for Ukraine] is procured overseas and for both operational and commercial reasons, the detail of these contracts will not be published," the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has The…
_____(2023-04-03). The Simple Reason Why the U.S. Wants 'Full Spectrum Dominance' of the Earth.strategic-culture.orgBy Roger MCKENZIE | Imagine the uproar if China or Russia—or any other country for that matter—said it aimed to exercise military control over land, sea, air, and space to protect its interests and investments. | This amazingly has been the stated United States policy since 1997. | Full spectrum dominance, as the doctrine is known, is the reason the United States behaves the way that it does on the international stage. | The United States demands that the world bow down to its leadership. A failure to do so is met with the full force of the international military-industrial complex controlled by the A…
_____(2023-04-03). The Crucial Ideological Transformation of Our Time.strategic-culture.orgThe regional transformation came about because the U.S. and its toxic 'with us, or against us' doctrine was wholly excluded from the negotiations. | Can one arrive at a better grip on the dynamics behind the Russo—Sino 'transformation' sweeping the Middle East through visiting the points in the western Global Order that are at maximum high stress? Do these latter arcs of tension cast the regional Middle Eastern metamorphosis in a wider context? I believe they do. | The U.S. gives one clear example: For most of recent history, American liberal democracy was a Protestant mainline project — as Ross Douth…
A Guest Author(2023-04-03). Communiqué: The French working class buries its gravediggers.workers.org Communiqué of the Coordination of Communist Nuclei (CNC) in the Spanish State (Spain) published March 28, 2023. Workers World publishes this communiqué because it could also apply as a message for the working class in the United States. Translation: John Catalinotto. Workers on France's high-speed TGV trains demonstrate near the . . . |
Alejandra Garcia, Resumen English.(2023-04-03). Political Crisis In Ecuador: President Lasso To Face Impeachment.popularresistance.orgEcuador is on the way to an impeachment trial against its neo liberal president, Guillermo Lasso. This Wednesday, the Constitutional Court listened to the voice of parliamentarians, workers, Indigenous people, and many other citizens of Ecuador and admitted, in part, the demand for an impeachment trial of the banker turned president, Lasso, for the alleged crime of embezzlement. | Ecuador's National Assembly overcame the first filter of the Legislative Administration Council (CAL), formed by seven assembly members, who are mostly from the opposition parties. CAL approved the impeachment request and sent the docum…
Amy Goodman(2023-04-03). Ron DeSantis Watched My Torture at Guantánamo, Says Former Prisoner.truthout.orgAs Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to run for president in 2024, his time at Guantánamo is coming under scrutiny. Prior to entering politics, DeSantis served in the Navy as an attorney, first at the U.S. prison at the Guantánamo Bay prison in Cuba and later in Iraq. Former Guantánamo prisoner Mansoor Adayfi says DeSantis personally witnessed him being force-fed and tortured… |
Andrew DeMillo(2023-04-03). Los republicanos se niegan a actuar sobre la violencia armada, en su lugar culpan a las personas trans.peoplesworld.org La retórica violenta contra las personas transgénero y la desinformación flagrante en los días posteriores al tiroteo en una escuela cristiana de Nashville que mató a seis personas han aumentado los temores de una comunidad que ya estaba al límite en medio de un impulso histórico para imponer más restricciones a los derechos de las …
Anonymous Contributor(2023-04-03). Extreme Right Wing Political Agenda Aims to Crush Pro-Choice Activism in Florida.itsgoingdown.orgUpdate on continued harassment of pro-choice activists in so-called Florida. Originally posted by the South Florida Anti-Repression Committee. Following months of FBI harassment, two additional pro-choice individuals have been charged as co-defendants in the first such use of the FACE Act (a law intended to protect abortion access and abortion clinics). On the morning of…
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). "Facing Clear Evidence of Peril" in a Country of Lies.transcend.org28 Mar 2023 – Perhaps silence is the best response to the endless cavalcade of official lies that is United States history. The Internet and digital technology have allowed those lies to increase exponentially in number and frequency with the result that people's minds have become like 7-Eleven stores, open 24/7 for snack-crap "news."
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). (Franàßais) Guerre en Ukraine : pourquoi les pays émergents ne s'alignent pas sur l'Occident.transcend.org21 mars 2023 – Les pays occidentaux ont les plus grandes peines à entraàÆner les pays émergents dans la logique des sanctions contre la Russie. Cette perte d'influence s'enracine pour une bonne part dans l'unilatéralisme et le double standard dont les Occidentaux, États-Unis en tête, ont fait preuve dans des dossiers importants aux yeux des pays du Sud global.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). (Franàßais) Nouvelles du Front de la Guerre Economique.transcend.org19 mars 2023 – Le soutien américain et l'escalade de la guerre d'Ukraine sont au c≈ìur de la politique de l'administration Biden et de ses stratèges NEOCON qui tentent de maintenir l'hégémonie américaine sur le monde entier. L'Ukraine est un pion dans la stratégie d'attaque contre la Russie considérée comme le principal ennemi de cette hégémonie avec la Chine.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). (Italiano) Il potere dei senza potere.transcend.org27 Marzo 2023 – 1. Václav Havel 2. Capitini 3. Bobbio 4. Gandhi 5. Gene Sharp 6. Democrazia 7. Vite nella verità 8. Václav Havel 9. Per chiudere la pagina…
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). Martin Luther King: Beyond Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan…transcend.org4 Apr is the day the USA lost a great prophet, truth teller, and leader on nonviolence. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on that day in 1968; exactly one year after he delivered an extraordinary and prophetic speech titled "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence."
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). News from the Front of the Economic War.transcend.org19 Mar 2023 – The US support and escalation of the Ukraine War is central to the politics of the Biden administration and its NEOCON strategists trying to maintain US hegemony. Ukraine is a pawn in the strategy of attacking Russia that is considered the principal enemy of that hegemony along with China.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). (Português) Brasil: Lava-Jato, Essa Desconhecida.transcend.org2 abril 2023 -Publicamos este texto-pesquisa que revela o escondido da Lava-Jato e mantido escondido pela grande imprensa empresarial e conservadora do Brasil. Foi preciso que pesquisadores estrangeiros pusessem esse escondido à luz e assim refutar tantas afirmaàßàµes de jornalistas nacionais que nà£o se comprometem com a verdade dos fatos mas servem aos interesses do grande sistema nacional e norte-americano.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). The Banality of Biden's 'Exceptional' Elite Advisers.transcend.org27 Mar 2023 – Sophomores running U.S. foreign policy live in a dream world on the verge of a war with both Russia and China. It is scary that Biden is out of it as his advisers are oblivious to the tectonic-change implications of Russia-China entente. Blinded by US "exceptionalism," they have to learn the hard way.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). The Great Importance of the ICC.transcend.orgIn 1998, in Rome, representatives of 120 countries signed a statute establishing an International Criminal Court, with jurisdiction over the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. By 11 Apr 2002, 66 countries had ratified it, 6 more than the 60 needed to make the court permanent.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). The Iinternational Criminal Court's Selective Prosecution.transcend.org29 Mar 2023 – The ICC's double standard in the treatment of Ukraine and Palestine is largely due to political coercion by the U.S., which isn't even a party to the court's Rome Statute.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). The So Far Non-Existent Vulkan Leaks.transcend.org31 Mar 2023 – The Guardian, Washington Post and Der Spiegel have today published "bombshell" revelations about Russian cyber warfare based on leaked documents, but have produced only one single, rather innocuous leaked document between them (in the Washington Post), with zero links to any. Where are these documents and what do they actually say?>
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). UN Security Council Won't Probe Nord Stream Bombing.transcend.org28 Mar 2023 – The UNSC voted yesterday against a Russian effort to get an independent investigation into the bombings of the Nord Stream pipelines. The only members that voted in favor of the resolution were Russia, China and Brazil. The remaining 12 members abstained from the vote–including the US, the likely culprit of the attacks. Politics as usual.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). Why EU Strategic Autonomy Apart from the U.S. Is Currently Impossible.transcend.org30 Mar 2023 – With Paris distracted by a populist revolt, Washington is exercising a kind of hegemony on the continent not seen since President Reagan. A politically stable France and German buy-in are the two foundational prerequisites for strategic autonomy to succeed. And as of this writing, there is neither.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). Why Zelensky Will NOT Take Back Crimea.transcend.orgSeventeen months ago the US State Department officially declared the US will "NEVER" recognize Crimea as part of Russia. Three months ago Ukrainian President Zelensky vowed to "take back" Crimea. Is this possible? The misinformation about Crimea shows how distorted media coverage of the entire Ukraine conflict is.
Brenda Norrell(2023-04-03). College Withdraws Honorary Degree Due to Vatican Desecration of Mount Graham.indybay.orgSuny Geneseo College bulletin said that a planned honorary degree has been withdrawn for a Vatican planetary scientist because the Vatican is responsible for the telescope long opposed by Apaches on sacred Mount Graham in central Arizona.
C.J. Polychroniou(2023-04-03). Is a Livable Future Still Possible? Chomsky and Pollin Discuss the IPCC Report.truthout.orgThe UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a new climate report which updates and combines the findings from all past reports in the IPCC's sixth assessment. The synthesis report urges immediate action to curb global warming and secure a livable future for all. In this exclusive interview for Truthout, Noam Chomsky and Robert Pollin offer remarkable insights on what the… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-03). Minnesota GOP Lawmaker Decries Popular Vote, Says Democracy "Not a Good Thing"truthout.orgDuring debate on an omnibus spending bill in the Minnesota state legislature, a Republican lawmaker said that expanding democracy in the United States is "not a good thing." The comment was made by Rep. Matt Bliss (R), who opposed elements of the bill during debate within the Minnesota State House Elections Finance and Policy Committee on Friday. The bill deals primarily with funding for state and… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-03). Trump Personally Rifled Through Mar-a-Lago Docs Before Subpoena — Report.truthout.orgThe Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly obtained new evidence suggesting that former President Donald Trump sought to obstruct the return of several government documents he had improperly transferred from the White House to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. The new details of Trump's obstruction efforts were published in a Washington Post report over the weekend… |
Combined Sources(2023-04-03). French Communist leader refuses to meet Macron's PM until pension scheme withdrawn.peoplesworld.org The leader of the French Communists, Fabien Roussel, has refused to meet with Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne until her boss, President Emmanuel Macron, backs down on his plan to raise the retirement age of French workers. Roussell, who is General Secretary of the French Communist Party (PCF), called for members of parliament to march on …
Dan Schwartz(2023-04-03). Warnings Mount About the Dangers of Long Freight Trains.truthout.orgJust before 5 a.m., Harry Shaffer's wife called to him from across the living room, where he'd fallen asleep on the couch, exhausted from installing an aboveground pool. Did he hear that sound, that metallic screeching from up the valley? She opened the door of their double-wide trailer and walked outside as Shaffer closed his eyes. A moment later came a thunderous crack of splintering lumber. |
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-03). Russia to Put Nukes Near Belarus' Western Border: Envoy.news.antiwar.comThe Russian ambassador to Belarus, Boris Gryzlov, said Sunday that Russian tactical nuclear weapons will be placed in western Belarus, near its border with NATO members. According to The Associated Press, Gryzlov said the nuclear weapons will be "moved up close to the Western border of our Union State." The union state refers to the …
Earth First! Journal(2023-04-03). 2023 Earth First! The Gathering: July 1st-9th, Occupied Abenaki Territory.itsgoingdown.orgCall to participate in the Earth First! summer 2023 gathering. Originally posted to Earth First! Journal. Occupied Abenaki territory (so-called Vermont or New Hampshire) exact location tba later. Earth first! is, has been, and will continue to be a think tank and proving ground of direct action in defense of the earth and those who…
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). China leads in NEV assessment facility, program.ecns.cnChina is leading the world in new energy vehicle assessment thanks to the country's market size and leading position in the sector, according to a top expert.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Automakers drive China's export recovery.ecns.cnMade-in-China vehicles are gaining overseas popularity, which is expected to drive exports that serve as a major pillar of the country's economic growth.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Haikou prepares for international consumer products expo.ecns.cnThe third China International Consumer Products Expo is scheduled to be held from April 11 to 15 in Haikou, the capital city of south China's tropical island province of Hainan.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). More soccer corruption uncovered by authorities.ecns.cnThe General Administration of Sport of China vowed to support the fight against corruption in soccer after Du Zhaocai, deputy director of the administration and vice-president of the Chinese Football Association, was placed under investigation by China's top anti-graft bodies over the weekend.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). 1 dead, 25 injured in Russia cafe blast.ecns.cnAt least one person was killed and 25 others injured after an explosive device went off on Sunday in a cafe in Russia's St. Petersburg, Russian authorities said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Crowded job market leads to grads to adopt flexible approach.ecns.cnA graduate from a well-known university who has chosen to work as a garbage collector and seller, and who is making more than 10,000 yuan ($1,452) a month, has triggered heated debates online regarding what counts as a decent job for college graduates.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Skepticism voiced over Trump indictment.ecns.cnAs former U.S. president Donald Trump prepared to be arraigned Tuesday on a New York indictment, a former U.S. attorney general expressed reservations Sunday about the effect on the legal system.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). China's registered organ donors exceed 6 mln.ecns.cnThe number of registered organ donors in China reached nearly 6.2 million with the number of annual organ transplants continuing to rank the second-highest in the world, China Daily reported Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). 2 dead in U.S. medical helicopter crash.ecns.cnA medical helicopter on Sunday crashed in northeast Shelby County, the southern U.S. state of Alabama, killing two crew members.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). French President Emmanuel Macron to visit China.ecns.cnAt the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to China from April 5 to 7, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Tornadoes and storms ravage multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states.ecns.cnA batch of ferocious storms and tornadoes devastated communities across the American South and Midwest. The death toll has risen to 29 after tornadoes and storms touched down in multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states since Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Tianlong-2 carrier rocket makes maiden flight.ecns.cnA Tianlong-2 Y1 carrier rocket carrying a remote sensing satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 2, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Dunhuang comes into apricot blossoms season.ecns.cnDozens of hectares of apricot blossoms are in full bloom at the foot of Mingsha Mountain, making the city an ideal destination for spring outings in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, April 1, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Aerial view of Changzhou Water Conservancy Project in Guangxi.ecns.cnAerial view shows cargo vessels passing through ship locks at the Changzhou reservoir, a water conservancy project on the Xijiang River, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, April 2, 2023.
Fight Back(2023-04-03). Against Trotskyism: Trotskyism and the national question.fightbacknews.orgBy now it should come as no surprise that Trotskyism, with its ultra-left emphasis on "pure proletarian revolution" originating in Trotsky's theory of "permanent revolution," that Trotskyism's errors extend to the national question. | But, before we can get into Trotsky's view on the subject, what is the national question? When Marxists talk about the "national question" we're talking about the analysis of the problems posed to the revolutionary movement by the materialist process by which nations form and develop, and the role that plays in revolutionary change. Practically, we're talking about how the proletar…
Fight Back(2023-04-03). Detroit Celtic Supporters Club stands with Palestine.fightbacknews.orgHamtramck, MI – On Saturday, March 25, the Detroit City FC, a soccer team, played their home opener at Keyworth Stadium against the Indy Eleven. For this game, the Detroit Celtic Supporters Club (DCSC) called for a Palestinian solidarity protest and called for fans to bring a Palestinian flag to wave. This was due to Israel – the Zionist entity – banning the waving and public use of the Palestinian flag in Palestine. | At least 30 people were waving flags at the game with many more supporters standing close by in this solidarity bloc of the fan section. This caused other attendees of the game who weren't taking p…
Fight Back(2023-04-03). New Orleans march condemns anti-LGBTQ bills.fightbacknews.orgNew Orleans, LA – On Friday, March 31, hundreds marched from Washington Square Park to Jackson Square to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility. The marchers also gathered in response to nine anti-LGBTQ bills being considered by the Louisiana legislature. These bills reflect a growing crisis of targeted attacks against LGBTQ youth. | The Deadname bill, HB 81, would mandate that public school teachers misgender trans students and use their birth names. Students could appeal for their real names and pronouns to be used with a parental note, but staff would still be allowed to ignore that appeal based on "religious and m…
Fight Back(2023-04-03). Polk County, FL teachers march to protect their union.fightbacknews.orgBartow, FL – About 40 teachers and supporters protested in downtown Bartow on Saturday, April 1 demanding funding for public schools and protection of collective bargaining rights. The Polk Education Association hosted a picnic at their union hall followed by a march to State Senator Ben Albritton's office. The PEA protest as part of a statewide day of action against Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida legislature's attacks on teachers' unions. | Ben Albritton is the senate majority leader who will vote on two important bills in Florida's legislative session this year. SB 202 allows private schools to get state…
Fight Back(2023-04-03). Milwaukee's Public Safety and Health Commission passes anti-closure resolution as pressure mounts on Ascension.fightbacknews.orgMilwaukee, WI – On Friday, March 31, the Common Council's Public Safety and Health Commission unanimously passed a resolution urging Ascension Wisconsin to reconsider the closure of the Labor and Delivery (L&D) unit at St. Francis Hospital. The St. Francis L&D was the only department of its kind within a roughly 10 mile radius. The hospital serves a predominantly Latino and immigrant community on Milwaukee's Southside, including many Spanish- and Rohingya-only speakers. The resolution also calls on Ascension Wisconsin to establish a one-year moratorium on any downsizing or service reductions at Milwaukee hea…
Gabriel Torres & Ki-Jana Carter(2023-04-03). Undergraduate unions sweeping the U.S.liberationnews.org Across the country, undergraduate student workers are unionizing and taking action to demand better pay and working conditions. On March 15, residential advisors (RAs) at the University of Pennsylvania announced supermajority support for their new union, becoming the 18th undergraduate union effort in the U.S. Young workers at Boston University, Dartmouth, RPI, Wesleyan, Harvard, Tufts, Fordham, and many other campuses have rallied for recognition, won landslide elections, and successfully negotiated first contracts. What explains this uptick in undergraduate labor organizing?>
Hedelberto López Blanch(2023-04-03). Occidente tiembla por alianza Rusia-China.globalizacion.caContrario a lo que elucubraron Estados Unidos y Europa Occidental para tratar de aislar a Rusia, las relaciones del gigante euroasiático se han reforzado enormemente con China, así como con naciones de Asia, àÅfrica y América Latina. Pero el fortalecimiento…
infobrics(2023-04-03). Indian Demand for Urals Crude Keeps Russia's Exports Up.infobrics.orgIndia was the biggest buyer of seaborne Urals oil in March and the country's demand for the grade means Russia has to maintain high exports, two traders said and Refinitiv Eikon data showed…
Jenny Farrell(2023-04-03). Sean O'Casey's 'The Shadow of a Gunman' at 100.peoplesworld.org Sean O'Casey's play The Shadow of a Gunman premiered 100 years ago, on April 12, 1923, at Dublin's national Irish theatre, the Abbey Theatre. The theatre, which grew out of the Irish Renaissance movement for the renewal of Irish literature in 1904, encouraged new Irish writers and provided a platform for the exploration of progressive …
Keith McHenry(2023-04-03). April Fools Day March to End Homelessness.indybay.orgOne of the agenda items at the weekly Food Not Bombs meeting was that morning's Lookout story "In the Public Interest: A new law-and-order approach to homelessness in Santa Cruz?"
Larry Holmes(2023-04-03). La crisis bancaria øEmpujará a la clase obrera o al fascismo a alzarse?workers.org A la clase dominante capitalista le preocupa que la crisis bancaria, que comenzó hace menos de un mes con el colapso del Silicon Valley Bank y se extendió rápidamente, pueda convertirse en una crisis financiera mundial mayor que el crack de 2008. Se acabó hablar de un "aterrizaje suave". La . . . |
Marc Vandepitte(2023-04-03). øHasta qué punto es peligrosa la "amistad" entre Putin y Xi?globalizacion.caDurante una visita del presidente chino a Rusia ambos países profundizaron su ´asociación sin fronteras ª. La visita se produce en un momento en que Occidente se opone diametralmente a Rusia en Ucrania y Washington ha lanzado una Guerra Fría contra…
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-03). Wisconsin and Chicago elections tomorrow have national implications.peoplesworld.org MILWAUKEE—April 4 elections tomorrow in the Midwest will impact major policies across the country. In Wisconsin voters, in perhaps the most important judicial election ever, will select a state supreme court judge who will be a swing vote in determining the future of abortion rights in that state and possibly the outcome of the 2024 …
Maximillian Alvarez(2023-04-03). University of Michigan seeks court injunction to stop grad student strike.therealnews.com Editor's Note (4/3/23): In the first half of the episode, Alvarez mistakenly refers to the previous GEO strike as having occurred in the fall of 2022, but it took place in fall of 2020. Stark and Alvarez make the correction in the second half of the conversation. | Graduate student-workers at the University of Michigan are on strike for the second time in three years, officially hitting the picket line this week. Speaking to The Michigan Daily, Amir Fleischmann, chair of the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) Contracts Committee, said, "Grad workers are very frustrated. They're struggling to pay rent. Th…
Miko Peled(2023-04-03). Netanyahu's Power Grab Is Shattering the Myth of a United, Democratic Israel.mintpressnews.comThe illusion of a cohesive Israel, an Israel that is a miraculous success, exists only in the minds of privileged Israeli and some diaspora Jews. Some European politicians may also believe this to be the case, having been convinced by Jews in their countries. But it was never the case.
Mouris Salloum George(2023-04-03). Tik Tok calienta el debate.globalizacion.caLa irrupción de Tik Tok en el mercado de las redes sociales de internet sumó en pocos años a 1,500 millones de suscriptores en todo el mundo —otras mediciones le adjudican poco más de mil millones-. En Estados Unidos y…
Movement for Socialism(2023-04-03). Banking crisis in Switzerland: Socialise the financial sector!greenleft.org.auThe recent takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS, with the Swiss state stepping in to cover losses, highlights the need for a broad social movement to demand the socialisation of the financial sector, says Switzerland's Movement for Socialism (BFS/MPS).
Nathan Taylor(2023-04-03). Mayor of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Fires Up Environmentalist Wrath.indybay.orgWhile the mountains in general, and Mont Blanc in particular, are now being forced to rethink their future and their economic activities in a context of accelerated climate change, some municipalities seem to be taking these considerations rather lightly.
Newsclick(2023-04-03). The Startup bubble: How it works | With Aunindyo Chakravarty.peoplesdispatch.orgSenior journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty analyzes the tech startup bubble and explains how these start-ups raise money, and why it the sector remains one of the last avenues for finance capital to engage in speculation…
Olivia Rosane(2023-04-03). 'Ocean is at stake' at International Seabed Authority negotiations over deep-sea mining.peoplesworld.org This week in Kingston, Jamaica, the United Nations' International Seabed Authority (ISA) is conducting a second week of negotiations that could shape the future of the deep ocean. In 2021, the Pacific nation of Nauru triggered something called the two-year rule, which gives the ISA until July 9 to establish regulations to govern the controversial practice …
Orry Moore(2023-04-03). Weekly Round-Up: Worldwide Protests, Climate Litigation and Human Rights in the Premier League.ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news The Illegal Migration Bill has drawn a wide range of criticism this week, including from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Council of Europe and the Weiner Holocaust Library, after MPs rejected all proposed amendments during a five-hour debate last Monday. The UNHRC told the Joint Committee on Human Rights …
Otis Grotewohl(2023-04-03). Trump's indictment: only a beginning.workers.org Former President Donald J. Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury March 31. The unexpected news was celebrated by many oppressed people, class-conscious workers and many on the left. Trump's Supreme Court appointments reversed the legal right to abortion. In addition to being the 45th occupant of the White . . . |
Pauline Lipman(2023-04-03). Chicago Mayoral Candidate Vallas Destabilized Majority-Black Schools Across US.truthout.orgPaul Vallas, the conservative Democrat facing off against former public school teacher Brandon Johnson in Chicago's April 4 mayoral runoff election, claims he "has made it his life's work to restore broken education systems." But as education researchers who have documented the destructive impact of Vallas's leadership of school systems in Chicago, Philadelphia and New Orleans, we need to set the… |
People's Dispatch.(2023-04-03). ICJ Rules US Freezing Of Some Iranian Assets As Illegal.popularresistance.orgOn Thursday, March 30, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered the US government to pay compensation to Iranian companies for allowing its courts to freeze their assets, which the ICJ ruled as illegal. | The UN court said that the exact amount of compensation will be decided later. The court, however, refused to pass a similar judgment regarding the US freezing US$ 1.7 billion of assets of the Central Bank of Iran (Bank Markazi), saying that it lacked jurisdiction over the matter. | The ICJ was hearing a case filed by Iran in 2016. In 2016, the US Supreme Court had ruled that the assets of Iran's central…
People's World(2023-04-03). Reserve your ad now for the People's World May Day E-Book Edition.peoplesworld.org May Day was born in Chicago in the fight for the eight-hour day but celebrated as International Workers Day, a day of solidarity in the global fight for justice, democratic rights, and equality. Call it the U.S. working class's gift to the world. U.S. workers have a lot to celebrate this year, including the heroic …
Prabhat Patnaik(2023-04-03). A common misconception about capitalism.mronline.org THERE is a commonly-held view that while capitalism in its early stages brings about unemployment and hence an accentuation of poverty, this initial damage is subsequently reversed as it keeps growing…
Ramzy Baroud(2023-04-03). Lying about Lying: Why we must revisit the Definition of 'Fake News' from Iraq to Palestine.juancole.com Dr Ramzy Baroud RamzyBaroud The phrase "fake news" continues to be deployed routinely in US politics. In a polarised political atmosphere, both Republicans and Democrats distrust media organisations affiliated with opposing parties. This means that most of what is uttered or written by CNN is "fake news" for Republicans, and much of what …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). Georgia: European Parliament continues to stir violent coup, war pot.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comCivil GeorgiaApril 3, 2023 Georgian Dream Reacts to MEP Viola von Cramon's Participation in the Rally MEP Viola von Cramon's presence at a rally near the Government Administration in support of Lazare Grigoriadis, arrested on March 29 for allegedly throwing stones and the so-called "Molotov cocktails" during the March 7-9 protest rallies, has caused discontent …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). NATO dragoons sixth nation on Russia's northwest border.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOApril 3, 2023 Finland to join NATO as Allied Foreign Ministers meet Finland will become the 31st member of NATO on Tuesday (4 April 2023), immediately preceding a two-day meeting of Allied Foreign Ministers. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Finland's imminent accession, saying: "It will be a good day for Finland's security, for Nordic security …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). NATO provides F-35s first wartime preview of war with Russia, China.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comDefense NewsMarch 31, 2023 The US Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here's what it learned America's most advanced fighter jet is in its element over Eastern Europe. As Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in February 2022, NATO's eastern flank became an ideal proving ground for the F-35 Lightning II…. Members of the …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). Poland, Slovakia deliver first MiG warplanes to Ukraine.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPolish RadioApril 3, 2023 Poland supplied first MiG-29 jets to Ukraine: official A senior aide to the Polish president has said that Poland has already transferred the first batch of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine to help Kyiv fight the Russian invasion. Marcin Przydacz made the statement in a radio interview on Monday… *** He …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). Presentation: 55 years after end of WWII, NATO reintroduced war on European soil.antibellum679354512.wordpress.com≈Ωivadin Jovanoviƒá,Belgrade Forum for a World of Equals For the Sake of the FutureSpeech at the Round Table "NATO Aggression — 24 years on"Held on March 23, 2023 in the House of the Serbian Armed Forces Ladies and Gentlemen, It has been almost a quarter of a century since NATO's aggression against Serbia and Montenegro …
Rose Mackenzie(2023-04-03). Abortion is Our Right, and We Won't Be Silenced.aclu.org If you thought anti-abortion extremists were going to stop at banning abortion, punishing pregnant people, and allowing bounty hunters to sue abortion providers, you'd be wrong. Politicians across the country have proposed bills taking aim at our right to discuss abortion care, to express the benefits of being able to determine if and when to become pregnant, and even to create art about reproductive health care. They're continuing their attacks on our reproductive freedom by going after our right to free speech and our access to life-saving information. This isn't just about taking away people's decisio…
Sasha Abramsky(2023-04-03). The GOP Has Preemptively Declared Trump Innocent Without Hearing Evidence.truthout.orgThe indictment of Donald J. Trump has been part of the ongoing national public imagination since the earliest days of the real estate mogul's candidacy in 2015. And yet, now that it's here, the territory seems somehow peculiarly dangerous, not least because of the scandalous abnegation of moral leadership from the House GOP. Trump has been leaving hostages to fortune in his wake for decades… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-03). Filings Reveal Amazon Spent Over $14 Million to Bust Union in 2022 Alone.truthout.orgAs Amazon Labor Union's groundbreaking labor movement gained momentum — and, in some ways, faltered — in 2022, Amazon was busy shelling out millions of dollars to anti-union consultants in order to ensure that the union movement would fail, new filings show. As first reported by HuffPost, new financial disclosures filed on Friday with the Department of Labor show that Amazon spent $14.2… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-03). Musk Calls New York Times "Propaganda" as He Removes Its Twitter Verification.truthout.orgOver the weekend, self-described free speech absolutist Elon Musk appeared to personally request the removal of the blue check verification for The New York Times's Twitter account as he derided the publication's reporting as "propaganda" and its social media feed as "diarrhea." On Saturday, Twitter was slated to remove blue check marks that, before Musk's takeover, indicated that a user's… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-03). Report on ChatGPT Model's Emissions Offers Rare Glimpse of AI's Climate Impacts.truthout.orgA new report by Stanford University researchers finds that just training the model behind the popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT released emissions equivalent to those of 9 cars over the course of their lifetimes, adding another layer of scrutiny regarding the future of humanity on Earth to technocrats' promised AI revolution. According to Stanford's Artificial Intelligence Index… |
splcenter(2023-04-03). Extremist Crypto and Finance: Q1 2023 Briefing.splcenter.orgDespite volatility in cryptocurrency's exchange rates, far-right extremists and hate groups continue to turn to digital currencies to raise funds. In the first quarter of this year, several high-profile extremists accepted donations and made business transactions using cryptocurrency.
splcenter(2023-04-03). Texas A&M Corps Let Cadet Skip Training for Extremist Event.splcenter.orgTexas A&M University's Corps of Cadets allowed a cadet to skip training to provide logistic support for the white nationalist National Policy Institute (NPI) in November 2017, according to emails Hatewatch obtained.
Staff(2023-04-03). Este lunes en la Mesa Redonda: Comenzando la semana con Trump, la Cumbre sobre inflación y China.mesaredonda.cubadebate.cuLa Cumbre sobre inflación en América Latina, convocada por el presidente mexicano Andrés Manuel López Obrador para el próximo 5 de abril es el primer tema de la Mesa Redonda Comenzando la semana que abordará en La esquina de Taladrid la anunciada comparecencia de Donald Trump ante un tribunal de Nueva York mañana y cerrará la emisión un análisis especializado sobre el liderazgo chino en el mundo.
Staff(2023-04-03). 62 SNB: øCómo se comportaron las áreas del juego en la primera subserie?cubadebate.cuPara los que gustan las estadísticas y desde el comienzo seguir la temporada beisbolera, hoy compartimos algunos números. Tengan en cuenta que recién inicia la campaña y que el panorama puede cambiar de un compromiso particular a otro, pero todo va contando en la etapa clasificatoria de la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, pactada a 75 juegos y con 15 subseries.
Staff(2023-04-03). Hablamos… øen español? øInfluencias o colonialismo cultural?cubadebate.cuParecería muy fácil responder a esta pregunta, como que "se cae de la mata", pues °Claro que hablamos español! Pero hace falta poner los sentidos más atentos a las conversaciones cotidianas, comunicaciones radiales, televisivas y hasta escritos y propaganda diversos, para ver y oír: "Vamos a la shopping" (es decir, "compras" ). En inglés, go shopping (ir de compras); shopping centre (centro comercial o de compras).
Staff(2023-04-03). CIGB de Cuba inicia estudios preclínicos de vacuna contra el dengue.cubadebate.cuCientíficos de Cuba iniciaron los estudios preclínicos con pruebas de dos formulaciones del candidato vacunal contra el dengue, informó hoy en su cuenta en Twitter el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología (CIGB). El futuro inmunógeno está en etapa de investigación-desarrollo, con vistas a determinar cuál variante será la que se llevará a los estudios clínicos.
Staff(2023-04-03). La NASA enviará a cuatro astronautas a la Luna, después de 50 años (+ Video).cubadebate.cuLa NASA dio a conocer a los cuatro tripulantes de la misión Artemis II que en 2024 llevarán a cabo una misión espacial de diez días alrededor de la Luna, preparatoria del regreso del hombre al satélite natural de la Tierra. Los cuatro despegarán en noviembre de 2024 desde Florida (EE.UU.) a bordo de la nave Orion y el potente cohete SLS.
Staff(2023-04-03). Se disparan los precios del petróleo tras anuncio de algunos países de recortar la producción de crudo.cubadebate.cuLos precios del petróleo se dispararon la mañana de este lunes después de que algunos de los exportadores más grandes del mundo anunciaran recortes inesperados en la producción. El crudo Brent, que es la referencia internacional de precios, se estaba cotizando por encima de los 84 dólares estadounidenses por barril tras un aumento de más del 5%.
Staff(2023-04-03). Stoltenberg anuncia que Finlandia se convertirá este martes en miembro de la OTAN.cubadebate.cuFinlandia se convertirá este martes en el miembro número 31 de la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN), según anunció el secretario general de la alianza Jens Stoltenberg, en Bruselas. Moscú señaló repetidamente que la OTAN tiene como objetivo la confrontación con Rusia y su expansión no traerá seguridad a Europa.
Staff(2023-04-03). Former Guantánamo Prisoner: Ron DeSantis Watched My Torture When He Was a Navy Lawyer at Gitmo.democracynow.org As Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to run for president in 2024, his time at Guantánamo is coming under scrutiny. Prior to entering politics, DeSantis served in the Navy as an attorney, first at the U.S. prison at the Guantánamo Bay prison in Cuba and later in Iraq. Former Guantánamo prisoner Mansoor Adayfi says DeSantis personally witnessed him being force-fed and tortured, and other prisoners have backed up Adayfi's account. He joins us from his home in Belgrade for his first television interview about DeSantis's role at Guantánamo. "While I was screaming, yelling because I coul…
Staff(2023-04-03). Elie Mystal: Trump "Did the Deed," But Long Overdue Indictment Is Built on Shaky Foundation.democracynow.org As former President Donald Trump is expected to be arrested in New York on charges related to paying hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign, we speak with The Nation's justice correspondent Elie Mystal, who says the case against Trump is far from a slam dunk. Trump is reportedly facing about 30 criminal counts related to business fraud, but Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has yet to release the exact charges, which reportedly include at least one felony. Mystal says it's clear that Trump "did the deed," but the timing of the charges could und…
Staff(2023-04-03). As GOP Pushes for Nationwide Abortion Ban, Judge Blocks Mandate for ACA to Cover Basic Prenatal Care.democracynow.org A federal Judge in Texas on Thursday blocked the Affordable Care Act mandate for health insurance companies to provide preventive care. We speak with Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation, about his piece, "The GOP's War on Obamacare Is Screwing Up Its War on Abortion," and how the Republican Party opposes access to abortion but will not require insurance companies to cover basic prenatal care.
Staff(2023-04-03). Headlines for April 3, 2023.democracynow.orgUkraine Disputes Russian Claim It Captured Bakhmut as Russian Shelling Kills 6 in Eastern City, Russia Arrests Suspect in Pro-War Blogger Killing as It Assumes UNSC Presidency, Finnish Voters Oust PM Sanna Marin and Social Democrats, Vote in Conservative Party, Tornadoes Across Midwest and South Kill 32 People as Residents Brace for More Extreme Weather, Taliban Shuts Down Women-Run Radio Station for Playing Music During Ramadan, Israel Kills 2 Palestinians as Fundamentalist Minister Ben-Gvir Gets Wish to Form New Nat'l Guard, Iranian Police Arrest 2 Women After They Were Attacked by Man Who Poured Yogurt o…
Staff(2023-04-03). Elie Mystal on Tennessee's Anti-Drag Ban: GOP Is Pushing Bigotry & Attacking the First Amendment.democracynow.org On Friday, a Federal Judge in Memphis, Tennessee, temporarily blocked a law signed by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee banning drag shows in public, and legal experts say it will likely continue to be blocked all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. "Tennessee's drag ban was always bad law. It was always against the First Amendment," says Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation. "One of the things that these Republicans are trying to do is to directly attack the First Amendment when it suits them to push their bigotry against the LGBT community."…
Staff(2023-04-03). Attorney General Saab: New Arrests in CVG Corruption Case.orinocotribune.comVenezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab, reported this Sunday that new arrests have been made with regards to the corruption case being carried out against the Venezuelan Corporation of Guayana (CVG). The information was released by the prosecutor through his social media accounts. | Up until then, the comprehensive list of detainees were: Executive Vice President of the CVG Lino Mora, Vice President of Finance Tulio Medina, Traffic and Customs Manager Carlos Moreno, Office Manager Johan Sequera and Manager of Legal Affairs Isaac Mouhamad Salazar. | #NuevosDETENIDOS por caso de Staff(2023-04-03). Brazil & China Sign Trade Deals in Local Currency.orinocotribune.comBrazil's state-owned company for the promotion of exports and investments, ApexBrasil, announced on Wednesday the beginning of the establishment of bilateral trade between China and Brazil in local currencies, directly between the Chinese Yuan and the Brazilian Real, excluding the US dollar as a method of payment. | During the Brazil-China Economic Seminar, held in Beijing, two initial agreements were signed to implement the mechanism. The first agreement establishes that the Brazilian bank BBM, based in the city of Salvador and under the control of the Chinese Bank of Communications (Bocom), enters the China Int…
Staff(2023-04-03). Chinese Currency Displaces Euro in Brazil's Foreign Reserves.orinocotribune.comThe Chinese currency, referred to as the yuan, surpassed the euro and became the second most important currency of Brazil's foreign reserves in 2022, according to a report published this Friday by the Central Bank of the South American country. | Until 2019, the yuan was virtually absent from Brazil's foreign exchange reserves. However, by the end of 2022, the Chinese currency came to represent 5.37% of the holdings of the Brazilian Central Bank, surpassing the 4.74% share of the euro. In 2021 the share of the yuan constituted 4.99% and that of the euro 5.04%. | Meanwhile, the US dollar continues to dominate, hol…
Staff(2023-04-03). The High Price of the Guatemala-Taiwan Relationship.orinocotribune.comBy Marco Fernandes — Mar 29, 2023 | Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen is struggling to maintain what little diplomatic support she still has in Latin America | The leader of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen, traveled on Wednesday, March 29, to visit the United States, with stops in Guatemala and Belize, two of the 13 countries in the world that still maintain diplomatic relations with the Chinese island. On Sunday, March 26, Honduras announced that it would sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan, and immediately established relations with the People's Republic of China. It was a hard blow for Tsai, days before a trip that may in…
Stan Cox(2023-04-03). MAGA Legislators Increasingly Force Taxpayers to Support Fossil Fuel Industry.truthout.orgThe demise of Silicon Valley Bank last month triggered plenty of angst among solar energy developers. Before it collapsed, SVB claimed it had "financed or helped finance 62 percent of community solar projects in America," according to Washington Post business reporter Evan Halper. At first, it wasn't clear who might fill that gap. MAGA politicians took great delight in the disruption of what they… |
Taya Graham, The Real News Network.(2023-04-03). Atlanta's "Cop City" Is A Blueprint For America's Future.popularresistance.orgIn a special episode of Police Accountability Report, TRNN reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis report from the ground in Atlanta, where for weeks forest defenders have been fighting and risking their lives to stop the construction of "Cop City"—a massive planned police training center that would be used to instruct officers from around the country in deadly repression tactics. Speaking directly with activists on the frontlines, Graham and Janis explore the truth behind the police killing of Manuel "Tortuguita" Tehran, and the dark money sources funding the creation of the Atlanta Public Safety Center.
The Associated Press(2023-04-03). Activists' Network in Mexico Helps U.S. Women Get Abortions.latinorebels.comA network of groups in Mexico provides virtual guidance as well as shipments of abortion pills for women who want to terminate a pregnancy on their own. Their work has sparked interest in the U.S. and a surge of requests for help, after the Supreme Court moved to eliminate the constitutional right to abortion last year.
Wei Yu, Nuvpreet Kalra, Melissa Garriga(2023-04-03). TikTok, TikTok…the countdown toward a new Cold War speeds up.peoplesworld.org Ten years ago, Edward Snowden told the whole world the truth about the U.S. global surveillance programs. If Congress cares about our digital privacy as some members are claiming, it should first begin by investigating the surveillance policies of its own U.S. agencies. The campaign against TikTok is a fear-mongering tactic to wage war on …
WSWS(2023-04-03). Dana paid shareholders $57 million last year, but where is our "profit sharing"?wsws.orgDana workers across the US noticed as March 31, the date by which Appendix P of the contract says Dana must pay "profit sharing," passed without workers receiving much needed income. We, the rank-and-file, are demanding answers as to why we did not get paid.
WSWS(2023-04-03). Verdi union uses questionable vote to push through cuts in real wages for postal workers in Germany.wsws.orgVerdi, the union representing postal workers, has declared our fight is over; but it has only just begun. The fact that in this contract dispute, the close collaboration and downright conspiracy of government, corporations and union against us became so clearly visible only shows how important our work as an action committee is.
WSWS(2023-04-03). Australian by-election defeat highlights Liberal Party crisis.wsws.orgThe Liberal disaster in the seat of Aston increases the reliance of the capitalist class on the Labor Party, which is currently in office across the country, except for the small island state of Tasmania.
WSWS(2023-04-03). Surprise oil production cut in response to recession concerns.wsws.orgThe announcement was unusual in that it took place outside of a formal meeting of the oil-producing countries, "suggesting an element of urgency by the members taking part in the cuts," according to the Financial Times.
WSWS(2023-04-03). Netflix airs docudrama on the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff: Part two.wsws.orgThat major financial players ignored the flashing warning lights and continued to invest with Madoff points to the social psychology of a ruling class so manic in its pursuit of ever-greater personal wealth that it has become blinded by its own greed. More, however, is involved in this sociopathic outlook than subjective personality traits.
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-03). Gracias a Dios: The People's Church in Nicaragua.orinocotribune.comBy Becca Renk — Mar 30, 2023 | "We are not typical Catholics," explains Yamil Ríos of the Saint Paul the Apostle Christian Base Community in Managua. "Because we don't have a priest here, thanks be to God." Around the room parishioners chuckle on their folding chairs which are set up in a half circle. At the front of the room, musicians shift their instruments, gearing up for another upbeat number. | In today's Nicaragua, there is a rupture between the Catholic hierarchy and its abandoned base. The politicized official church has long collaborated with U.S. imperialism and, as a consequence, is losing the co…
M. K. Bhadrakumar(2023-04-03). US Is Stirring up Syrian Cauldron.orinocotribune.comBy M.K. Bhadrakumar — Mar 27, 2023 | The specter that is haunting Wash3wassington is that the stabilization of Syria following Assad's normalization with the Arab countries and with Turkey will inexorably coalesce into a Syrian settlement that completely marginalizes the "collective West" | The circumstances surrounding the flare-up in Syria between the US occupation forces and pro-Iranian militia groups remain murky. President Biden
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-03). Wagner Group Raises Russian Flag Over Bakhmut City Hall.news.antiwar.comThe head of Russia's Wagner Group said Sunday that his forces raised a Russian flag over the city hall in Bakhmut, but the battle is still raging as Ukrainian forces still control some western districts in the Donbas city. "From a legal point of view, Bakhmut has been taken. The enemy is concentrated in the …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-03). Philippines Announces Locations of Four New US Bases.news.antiwar.comThe Philippines on Monday announced the locations of four military bases that the US will now have access to under a deal Washington and Manila signed in February. Three of the Philippine bases will be located in northern Philippine provinces, a move that angers China since they can be used as staging grounds for a …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-03). Report: US Discusses Sanctions Relief for Iran Freezing Nuclear Program.news.antiwar.comThe Biden administration has spoken with European allies and Israel about a potential interim deal with Iran that would give the Islamic Republic some sanctions relief in exchange for a freeze of some aspects of its civilian nuclear program, Axios reported Monday. The report cited unnamed Israeli officials and Western diplomats and said the idea …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-03). McCarthy to Host Taiwan's President on Wednesday, Risking a Chinese Response.news.antiwar.comHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will host Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, a meeting that risks provoking major Chinese military exercises around Taiwan. The Tsai-McCarthy meeting has been long-anticipated but wasn't officially confirmed until McCarthy released the details on Monday. His office said he will host a bipartisan meeting with Tsai at …
Vijay Prashad(2023-04-03). On the Threshold of a New International Order.mronline.org In the current global climate of conflict and division, it is essential to develop lines of communication and encourage exchange between China, the West, and the developing world.
Editor(2023-04-03). U.S. invites authoritarian far-right regimes to 'Summit for Democracy'.mronline.org The Joe Biden administration invited numerous authoritarian far-right leaders to the U.S. State Department's so-called "Summit for Democracy", including Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, Poland's Andrzej Duda, India's Narendra Modi, Italy's Giorgia Meloni, and Pakistan's coup regime.
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-03). A Run On The Bank, A Run On Twitter: Rejection Of Paid Blue Checks Could Undermine Solvency.moguldom.comIf you're willing to pay $8 a month, you can keep your previously free verified blue checks on Twitter but some of the biggest-name athletes in the world are announcing publicly they have no intention of paying in what sounds like an act of defiance against Elon Musk and his financially strapped social network. Musk …
Ann Brown(2023-04-03). Los Angeles Political Legend Mark Ridley-Thomas Convicted of Bribery and Conspiracy.moguldom.comMark Ridley-Thomas had been a major player in the Los Angeles political scene. The former Los Angeles County Supervisor spearheaded several initiatives during his tenure. He has been convicted of federal bribery and conspiracy charges. He was also convicted of mail and wire fraud from his time serving on the county Board of Supervisors and …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-03). Saudi Arabia Shocks Markets With Oil Supply Cut: What This Means For Elevated American Inflation.moguldom.comOil prices rose on Monday after some of the world's biggest oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia agreed to reduce production by more 1 million barrels a day, raising concerns of continuing inflation in the U.S. economy. The move is a significant reduction and represents the abandonment of earlier OPEC assurances that it would keep supply …
Ann Brown(2023-04-03). LSU Wins Women's Basketball Title: 'Becky With The Good Shot' Caitlin Clark And Keith Olbermann Spark Blacklash.moguldom.comThe Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers women's basketball team bested the University of Iowa's Hawkeyes for the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association national championship title. In the surprise win, the Tigers outplayed Iowa's star player Caitlin Clark, the Associated Press national player of the year, with a score of 102-85 on April 2. The win …
Lauren DeLisa Coleman(2023-04-03). Netherlands And UN Present Dutch Slavery In New Amsterdam In A New Light Through Film And Art.moguldom.comThough the Netherlands government has yet to itemize an actual tactile global strategy for its previously announced "slavery apology," it appears that art, at least for the moment, is taking the lead on driving the conversation. At the invitation of the United Nations, the Amsterdam-based national museum the Rijksmuseum produced a capsule version of its …
Ann Brown(2023-04-03). California Police Union Director Charged with Importing Fentanyl Into America.moguldom.comJoanne Marian Segovia, 64, the executive director of a police union in California, is facing federal charges after allegedly importing drugs from overseas and distributing them nationwide. Segovia has been charged with an attempt to unlawfully import valeryl fentanyl, a new synthetic opioid, and faces up to a maximum sentence of 20 years, according to …
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-03). Russia Outlines the Programme of Work of the Security Council for April.libya360.wordpress.comPress Conference by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia dedicated to the beginning of the Russian Presidency of UNSC in April 2023 Vassily Nebenzia: It is a pleasure to see you all on the first working day of the Russian Presidency in the UN Security Council. Allow me to briefly update you on what we are planning…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-03). Ukraine: Why the Battle for a 'Strategically Unimportant' Town May Decide the Outcome of the Conflict.libya360.wordpress.comSergey Poletaev Since the beginning of the year, the Ukrainian front has been shrouded in a deceptive silence. Various insiders and anonymous sources predicted a looming large-scale offensive by the Russian Armed Forces. First expected around New Year, it was then anticipated in early February, and again around February 24 — the anniversary of Russia's…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-03). Anti-Imperialist Push from the Brazilian Grassroots.libya360.wordpress.comKawsachun News Overshadowed by the media frenzy surrounding Lula's new term in office, Brazil's social movements are vowing to remain mobilized to push for policies favorable to the working majority. They're also engaged in the fight against imperialism with hopes of steering foreign policy towards solidarity, amid pressure by North America and Europe to join…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-03). Kwame Nkrumah is No Doubt Rolling in His Grave as AFRICOM Carries Out Military Training Exercises in Ghana.libya360.wordpress.comJeremy Kuzmarov Nkrumah had envisioned the creation of an all-African military force to police the continent and protect it from outside exploiters—AFRICOM is his worst nightmare. In early March, the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted a two-week training exercise called Flintlock around the Ghanaian cities of Daboya, Tamale and Volta as well as in the Ivory…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-03). Liberation Movement Emerges in the U.S.libya360.wordpress.comOllantay Itzamná Guatemalan migrants make a call to vote for the MLP in the U.S. Another of the abysmal differences between the MLP and the rest of the neoliberal or conservative parties of the left and right is the attempt to build a plurinational and multi-territorial country project involving the millions of Guatemalans in the…
Anonymous Contributor(2023-04-03). Letter from Anarchist Prisoner Jorge "Yorch" Esquivel.itsgoingdown.org Letter from anarchist prisoner Jorge "Yorch" Esquivel, showing solidarity with Alfredo Cospito and Miguel Peralta, and announcing his next hearing for April 14, 2023. Hey everyone, I send my greetings from the Reclusorio Oriente (Eastern Prison in Mexico City). My stay here hasn't been that bad because of the support you've all given me. Life…
Brittani Banks(2023-04-03). Global News Dispatches: 3 Stories.independentmediainstitute.orgHeadlines in This News Package: War Criminals & Military Aggressors Who Occupy Seats in the Security Council Ending the World's Cycles of Conflict, Disaster and Extreme Poverty U.S. Policies Are Slowing World Economy [NEWS ITEM TEXT] War Criminals & Military Aggressors Who Occupy Seats in the Security Council [1,583 words] Come April 1, a post-Ukraine …
Alexander Rubinstein(2023-04-03). "Legitimate target" — Bellingcat defends terror attack at St. Petersburg cafe.thegrayzone.comChristo Grozev of the US government-sponsored Bellingcat endorsed the terror attack that killed a Russian war reporter and injured many others during a public event in St. Petersburg. He also defended Ukraine's attempt to assassinate a Russian philosopher because he was a "propagandist." In the hours that followed the April 2, 2023 bombing of a cafe in St. Petersburg, Russia, Christo Grozev of the US government-funded Bellingcat outlet defended the terror attack that killed a war reporter and wounded 30 others. …
Manlio Dinucci(2023-04-03). La Linea Rossa Nucleare Di Putin | Grandangolo — Pangea.globalresearch.caLa rassegna stampa internazionale di Byoblu | 92 ∞ puntata: | "La Russia dispiegherà le sue armi nucleari tattiche in Bielorussia su richiesta di Minsk", annuncia il presidente Putin. "In realtà — chiarisce — stiamo facendo tutto cià≤ che gli Stati Uniti …
Julio C. Gambina(2023-04-03). La crisis bancaria y la respuesta del Estado capitalista.globalizacion.caLa crisis bancaria evidencia la preocupación del poder político en los principales países del capitalismo mundial. | I — La crisis bancaria | El fenómeno de la crisis bancaria se hizo visible con las recientes caídas de algunos bancos regionales estadounidenses, caso…
Rodolfo Bueno(2023-04-03). Insólita actitud anglosajona, bélica y agresiva.globalizacion.caQuizás, el mensaje más importante de la visita de Estado del Presidente Xi Jinping a Moscú y el encuentro con su homólogo Vladímir Putin es que en el mundo todo cambia y que la alianza de sus países es más…
Manolo Monereo(2023-04-03). øRealmente estamos en el inicio de la Tercera Guerra Mundial?globalizacion.caQuerida Ana: | De nuevo hay muchas preguntas y enormes demandas de información. Cada uno da lo que puede. No me gusta nada escribir en función de aniversarios, de fechas señaladas que imponen los grandes medios de desinformación y control cognitivo….
Francisco Lemus(2023-04-03). México — Morena y la izquierda: Merencia y legado.globalizacion.caDefinir a la izquierda es un reto por sí mismo, pero a grandes rasgos se ha caracterizado por siempre defender el cambio, contrario al conservadurismo, que como su nombre mismo lo dice, toma partido por mantener el statu quo y…
Eric Nepomuceno(2023-04-03). Jair Bolsonaro: la mentira permanente.globalizacion.caEn el mundo hispánico hay una fecha —si no me equivoco, el 28 de diciembre— que es el "Día de los santos inocentes", cuando se cuentan mentiras con supuestas caras de verdad. Bastante más contundente y directo, en Brasil decimos…
Emir Sader(2023-04-03). Brasil — La maldita herencia dejada a Lula.globalizacion.caEn este artículo el autor analiza las tres herencias malditas dejadas por Bolsonaro al gobierno de Lula: un Banco Central independiente dirigido por un ultraneoliberal, un parlamento dominado por la derecha y una amenaza permanente procedente de las fuerzas golpistas….
José Natanson(2023-04-03). Argentina — Rosario en la geopolítica del narco.globalizacion.caEn el comienzo, una decisión de Richard Nixon. Corría el año 1971 y el Presidente estadounidense, asombrado por el aumento del consumo de estupefacientes, la explosión de violencia en las calles de algunas ciudades y las nuevas drogas traídas por…
Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy.(2023-04-03). US Invites Authoritarian Far-Right Regimes To 'Summit For Democracy'.popularresistance.orgThe US government organized a conference of its allies which it misleadingly called a "Summit for Democracy", but which actually featured numerous anti-democratic, far-right regimes. | The State Department invited 120 global leaders to participate in the summit on March 29 and 30. They did so virtually, via video calls. | Several of the heads of state who spoke represent governments that even Western officials, corporate media outlets, and mainstream human rights organizations have admitted are authoritarian, including Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, Andrzej Duda of Poland, and Narendra Modi of India.
Dean Baker(2023-04-03). Washington Post Piece on SVB's Failure Indicates Lack of Access to Internet.cepr.netThe Washington Post apparently lacks access to the Internet, but it bravely struggles on anyhow. This lack of access was apparent in a piece on how Rippling, a payroll company, was struggling to find money to issue paychecks after the FDIC froze its account in the Silicon Valley Bank. The piece never once mentioned that …
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). World's largest DP shuttle tanker built by China delivered.ecns.cnChina National Offshore Oil Corporation announced on Friday that the world's largest DP shuttle tanker, NS Pioneer, independently designed and built in China, was officially delivered in Dalian.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). More cargo transported between China, SE Asia.ecns.cnNearly 200,000 containers were transported on freight trains on a cross-border land-sea route between January and March, a year-on-year increase of 11.7 percent, China Railway Nanning Group said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). U.S.-based chip firm Micron placed under Chinese cybersecurity review.ecns.cnChina's cyberspace authority said on Friday that it is commencing a review of products sold in the Chinese market by U.S.-based memory chip maker Micron to ensure supply chain security for key information infrastructure and to ward off cybersecurity risks.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). China rail-sea intermodal trains ship 191,000 containers in Q1.ecns.cnA total of 191,000 TEU (20-foot equivalent unit) containers have been transported by rail-sea intermodal trains along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor from January to March, up 11.7 percent year on year, according to the China Railway Nanning Group.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). 3 killed in 3 shootings in southern France.ecns.cnAt least three people were killed and several others injured in three shootings in southern France on Sunday night, news channel BFMTV reported citing police sources.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to visit China.ecns.cnAs agreed between China and the European Union, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will visit China from April 5 to 7, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). China's major cotton producer starts spring sowing.ecns.cnNorthwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the country's major cotton producer, has entered its cotton sowing period this year, local agricultural authorities said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). As population grays, average life expectancy rises.ecns.cnThe average life expectancy in China is expected to continue rising in coming years to reach 81.3 years in 2035, according to a recent study published by researchers in The Lancet Public Health, an international journal.
Editor(2023-04-03). Mexico's AMLO Calls Out US 'Oligarchy' at Biden's Democracy Summit.scheerpost.com Mexico's leftist President Andrés Manuel López Obrador used the US government's "Summit for Democracy" to indirectly call out Washington's hypocrisy: "The oligarchy reigns with the faàßade of democracy", he said, calling for "greater equality" and "separation of economic and political power."
Franc Contreras(2023-04-03). Venezuelan migrant struggles for survival in Mexico.america.cgtn.com Following the migrant detention center fire in Mexico, many families across Latin America are grieving the loss of 39 migrants. Franc Contreras reports the story of one Venezuelan migrant who is struggling for survival in Ciudad Juarez after the fire.
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). Ex-Israeli defense chief contrasts angelic Azerbaijan to "saber-rattling" Iran.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comTrend News AgencyApril 3, 2023 President Ilham Aliyev combines traditions and modern achievements in his country — Avigdor Lieberman President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev combines traditions and modern achievements in his country, Knesset member, ex-Minister of Finance and Defense of Israel Avigdor Lieberman told "Vesti", Trend reports. "…We must pay tribute to President Ilham Aliyev, …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). Hague: Clark, Kouchner, Walker to support KLA cutthroats.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comDeutsche WelleApril 3, 2023 Kosovo Liberation Army war crimes trial begins in The Hague Former top commanders in the Kosovo Liberation Army are facing war crimes charges at a special tribunal in The Hague this week. They stand accused of persecuting political rivals and ethnic minorities. *** Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). NATO completes largest joint European air-missile defense exercise.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOAllied Air CommandApril 3, 2023 Largest European Integrated Air and Missile Defence exercise ends Joint Project Optic Windmill 2023 (JPOW23) — and with it the largest European Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) exercise — concluded in Vreedepeel, the Netherlands on March 29, 2023. [T]his year, 1,000 military personnel from 22 Nations participated and trained …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). Ukrainian NCOs trained at U.S. military base in Germany.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comU.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces AfricaApril 3, 2023 Ukrainian NCOs, CMSAF, visit and study in the KMC Noncommissioned officers from Ukraine's Air Force and National Guard, along with the Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, visited and studied in the Kaiserslautern Military Community for three weeks in March …
Staff(2023-04-03). øRepresentan bien las empresas de la música en Cuba a sus artistas? II y final.cubadebate.cu"La burocracia nos está matando", reflexiona uno de los entrevistados. No se dan cuenta que el mercado funciona solo, no se puede controlar". A partir de las insatisfacciones de los artistas, en el 2020 y la primera mitad del 2021 funcionó el grupo de expertos integrado por músicos, promotores y directores de empresas, que realizó un exhaustivo análisis de la situación del sistema empresarial de la música y la dinámica de sus relaciones con otros organismos.
Staff(2023-04-03). °El caballo! (+ Fotos).cubadebate.cuEl 3 de abril del 2012, hace hoy 11 años, algo insólito ocurrió en el Estadio Latinoamericano. El caballo de los caballos partió el bate, pero la bola se fue del parque, logrando en ese momento el récord nacional de jonrones para una Serie Nacional.
Staff(2023-04-03). Convoca Central de Trabajadores de Cuba al desfile por el Primero de Mayo.cubadebate.cuLa Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC) y sus sindicatos nacionales convocan para el próximo Primero de Mayo a una masiva jornada de movilización— bajo el lema "A la Patria, manos y corazón"—para celebrar el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. La fiesta del proletariado mundial se dedicará a la heroicidad del pueblo cubano.
Staff(2023-04-03). Estados Unidos: Pelea en mitin pro-Trump en Huntington Beach deja dos heridos.cubadebate.cuEl sábado un pequeño grupo de simpatizantes del expresidente Donald Trump, se reunió en el condado de Orange en los Estados Unidos para protestar por la acusación contra Trump. Durante la reunión cerca del muelle de Huntington Beach el sábado por la tarde, el grupo de aproximadamente 40 personas enarboló banderas que decían "Make America Great Again" .
Staff(2023-04-03). Papa Francisco oficia misa del Domingo de Ramos.cubadebate.cuEl papa Francisco ofició la misa del Domingo de Ramos en la Plaza de San Pedro del Vaticano ante decenas de miles de fieles, al día siguiente de recibir el alta tras una hospitalización por bronquitis. El sol asomó entre las nubes durante la misa, una de las más largas del calendario eclesiástico, mientras Francisco se sentaba en una silla bajo palio en la plaza.
Staff(2023-04-03). Alemania podría prohibir uso del chatGPT de la empresa estadounidense OpenAI.cubadebate.cuAlemania podría prohibir el uso del prototipo de 'chatbot' de inteligencia artificial (IA) ChatGPT debido a problemas de privacidad, según lo afirmó este lunes el portavoz del Comisionado Federal de Protección de Datos, Ulrich Kelber. Días atrás Italia se convirtió en el primer país del mundo en restringir el acceso a esa herramienta desarrollada por la empresa estadounidense OpenAI.
Staff(2023-04-03). Etiopía y Cuba protagonizan IV Maratón Internacional de Varadero 2023.cubadebate.cuMinutos antes de las cinco de la mañana todo estaba listo para la IV Maratón Internacional de Varadero 2023, que prometía emociones y no defraudó con protagonismos de Etiopía y Cuba.Tadese Setargie Demeke y Taye Birhan Nigatu figuraban como los inscritos de más linaje para cubrir los 42 kilómetros y 195 metros. Ambos son referentes para el resto de los maratonistas.
Staff(2023-04-03). Gobernador de Florida, en EEUU, firma ley que permite porte de armas sin permiso.cubadebate.cuEl gobernador de Florida, el republicano Ron DeSantis, firmó la ley que permite portar un arma de fuego sin necesidad de permiso estatal, una normativa fuertemente criticada por los demócratas. La ley HB 543 entrará en vigor a partir del 1 de julio, y convertirá a Florida en el vigésimo sexto estado de EE.UU. en promulgar una legislación de este tipo.
Staff(2023-04-03). Las 3 del día: A las puertas del 4 de abril, una convocatoria de la CTC y las noticias de la jornada (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuHoy en Las 3 del día haremos un resumen informativo de lo más importante publicado este 3 de abril en nuestra web. Además, contamos con las declaraciones de Laura Vilar, directora del Centro de Investigaciones de la Música Cubana, a propósito del trabajo de nuestra portada de este lunes. No deje de conectarse. Póngase ya los audífonos y dele play al debate.
Staff(2023-04-03). Lula afirma que crecimiento económico de Brasil "será mayor de lo que pronostican los pesimistas"cubadebate.cuEl presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva afirmó este lunes que el crecimiento económico en Brasil "será mayor de lo que pronostican los pesimistas" y que "el salto será importante". Lula hizo estas declaraciones durante una reunión en el Palacio de Planalto, sede del Ejecutivo, adonde acudió este lunes tras recuperase de una bronconeumonía.
Staff(2023-04-03). Servicio de Guardacostas retorna a Cuba a 64 migrantes irregulares.cubadebate.cuEl Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos retornó a Cuba este domingo a 64 migrantes irregulares (54 hombres y 10 mujeres) por el Puerto de Orozco, en Bahía Honda, Artemisa, quienes habían participado en seis salidas ilegales del país por la vía marítima y luego fueron interceptados. La mayoría residen en Matanzas y Mayabeque.
unitedEditor(2023-04-03). Agreement between China and Brazil deepens the crisis of hegemony of the dollar.uwidata.comBy Ana Laura Dagorret / reporting from Rio da Janerio, Brazil * The governments of Brazil and China have advanced in negotiations so that trade and investment between the two countries can be carried out directly between the Real and the Yuan. Said agreement intends to exclude the US dollar as a reference currency in …
unitedEditor(2023-04-03). Banking crisis: Is it all over?uwidata.comBy Michael Roberts * Bank stock prices have stabilized at the start of last week. And all the key officials at the Federal Reserve, the US Treasury and the European Central Bank are reassuring investors that the crisis is over. Last week, Fed Chair Jerome Powell called the U.S. banking system "strong and resilient" and there was …
Larry Johnson(2023-04-03). The West Pushes A New Terrorism Meme in Russia.sonar21.com The murder of Russian blogger Vladlen Tatarsky has led some Western pundits to pontificate that this is "evidence" that Russia's policy towards Ukraine is facing growing opposition in Russia. Nonsense!…
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). (Português) Brasil: Lava-Jato, Essa Desconhecida.transcend.org2 abril 2023 -Publicamos este texto-pesquisa que revela o escondido da Lava-Jato e mantido escondido pela grande imprensa empresarial e conservadora do Brasil. Foi preciso que pesquisadores estrangeiros pusessem esse escondido à luz e assim refutar tantas afirmaàßàµes de jornalistas nacionais que nà£o se comprometem com a verdade dos fatos mas servem aos interesses do grande sistema nacional e norte-americano.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). Why EU Strategic Autonomy Apart from the U.S. Is Currently Impossible.transcend.org30 Mar 2023 – With Paris distracted by a populist revolt, Washington is exercising a kind of hegemony on the continent not seen since President Reagan. A politically stable France and German buy-in are the two foundational prerequisites for strategic autonomy to succeed. And as of this writing, there is neither.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). The So Far Non-Existent Vulkan Leaks.transcend.org31 Mar 2023 – The Guardian, Washington Post and Der Spiegel have today published "bombshell" revelations about Russian cyber warfare based on leaked documents, but have produced only one single, rather innocuous leaked document between them (in the Washington Post), with zero links to any. Where are these documents and what do they actually say?>
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). The Banality of Biden's 'Exceptional' Elite Advisers.transcend.org27 Mar 2023 – Sophomores running U.S. foreign policy live in a dream world on the verge of a war with both Russia and China. It is scary that Biden is out of it as his advisers are oblivious to the tectonic-change implications of Russia-China entente. Blinded by US "exceptionalism," they have to learn the hard way.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). (Franàßais) Guerre en Ukraine : pourquoi les pays émergents ne s'alignent pas sur l'Occident.transcend.org21 mars 2023 – Les pays occidentaux ont les plus grandes peines à entraàÆner les pays émergents dans la logique des sanctions contre la Russie. Cette perte d'influence s'enracine pour une bonne part dans l'unilatéralisme et le double standard dont les Occidentaux, États-Unis en tête, ont fait preuve dans des dossiers importants aux yeux des pays du Sud global.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). The Iinternational Criminal Court's Selective Prosecution.transcend.org29 Mar 2023 – The ICC's double standard in the treatment of Ukraine and Palestine is largely due to political coercion by the U.S., which isn't even a party to the court's Rome Statute.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). (Franàßais) Nouvelles du Front de la Guerre Economique.transcend.org19 mars 2023 – Le soutien américain et l'escalade de la guerre d'Ukraine sont au c≈ìur de la politique de l'administration Biden et de ses stratèges NEOCON qui tentent de maintenir l'hégémonie américaine sur le monde entier. L'Ukraine est un pion dans la stratégie d'attaque contre la Russie considérée comme le principal ennemi de cette hégémonie avec la Chine.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). News from the Front of the Economic War.transcend.org19 Mar 2023 – The US support and escalation of the Ukraine War is central to the politics of the Biden administration and its NEOCON strategists trying to maintain US hegemony. Ukraine is a pawn in the strategy of attacking Russia that is considered the principal enemy of that hegemony along with China.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). Martin Luther King: Beyond Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan…transcend.org4 Apr is the day the USA lost a great prophet, truth teller, and leader on nonviolence. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on that day in 1968; exactly one year after he delivered an extraordinary and prophetic speech titled "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence."
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). UN Security Council Won't Probe Nord Stream Bombing.transcend.org28 Mar 2023 – The UNSC voted yesterday against a Russian effort to get an independent investigation into the bombings of the Nord Stream pipelines. The only members that voted in favor of the resolution were Russia, China and Brazil. The remaining 12 members abstained from the vote–including the US, the likely culprit of the attacks. Politics as usual.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). (Italiano) Il potere dei senza potere.transcend.org27 Marzo 2023 – 1. Václav Havel 2. Capitini 3. Bobbio 4. Gandhi 5. Gene Sharp 6. Democrazia 7. Vite nella verità 8. Václav Havel 9. Per chiudere la pagina…
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). Why Zelensky Will NOT Take Back Crimea.transcend.orgSeventeen months ago the US State Department officially declared the US will "NEVER" recognize Crimea as part of Russia. Three months ago Ukrainian President Zelensky vowed to "take back" Crimea. Is this possible? The misinformation about Crimea shows how distorted media coverage of the entire Ukraine conflict is.
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). "Facing Clear Evidence of Peril" in a Country of Lies.transcend.org28 Mar 2023 – Perhaps silence is the best response to the endless cavalcade of official lies that is United States history. The Internet and digital technology have allowed those lies to increase exponentially in number and frequency with the result that people's minds have become like 7-Eleven stores, open 24/7 for snack-crap "news."
Antonio C.S. Rosa(2023-04-03). The Great Importance of the ICC.transcend.orgIn 1998, in Rome, representatives of 120 countries signed a statute establishing an International Criminal Court, with jurisdiction over the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. By 11 Apr 2002, 66 countries had ratified it, 6 more than the 60 needed to make the court permanent.
Otis Grotewohl(2023-04-03). Trump's indictment: only a beginning.workers.org Former President Donald J. Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury March 31. The unexpected news was celebrated by many oppressed people, class-conscious workers and many on the left. Trump's Supreme Court appointments reversed the legal right to abortion. In addition to being the 45th occupant of the White . . . |
infobrics(2023-04-03). Indian Demand for Urals Crude Keeps Russia's Exports Up.infobrics.orgIndia was the biggest buyer of seaborne Urals oil in March and the country's demand for the grade means Russia has to maintain high exports, two traders said and Refinitiv Eikon data showed…
Miko Peled(2023-04-03). Netanyahu's Power Grab Is Shattering the Myth of a United, Democratic Israel.mintpressnews.comThe illusion of a cohesive Israel, an Israel that is a miraculous success, exists only in the minds of privileged Israeli and some diaspora Jews. Some European politicians may also believe this to be the case, having been convinced by Jews in their countries. But it was never the case.
Staff(2023-04-03). CIGB de Cuba inicia estudios preclínicos de vacuna contra el dengue.cubadebate.cuCientíficos de Cuba iniciaron los estudios preclínicos con pruebas de dos formulaciones del candidato vacunal contra el dengue, informó hoy en su cuenta en Twitter el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología (CIGB). El futuro inmunógeno está en etapa de investigación-desarrollo, con vistas a determinar cuál variante será la que se llevará a los estudios clínicos.
Staff(2023-04-03). Este lunes en la Mesa Redonda: Comenzando la semana con Trump, la Cumbre sobre inflación y China.mesaredonda.cubadebate.cuLa Cumbre sobre inflación en América Latina, convocada por el presidente mexicano Andrés Manuel López Obrador para el próximo 5 de abril es el primer tema de la Mesa Redonda Comenzando la semana que abordará en La esquina de Taladrid la anunciada comparecencia de Donald Trump ante un tribunal de Nueva York mañana y cerrará la emisión un análisis especializado sobre el liderazgo chino en el mundo.
Staff(2023-04-03). Hablamos… øen español? øInfluencias o colonialismo cultural?cubadebate.cuParecería muy fácil responder a esta pregunta, como que "se cae de la mata", pues °Claro que hablamos español! Pero hace falta poner los sentidos más atentos a las conversaciones cotidianas, comunicaciones radiales, televisivas y hasta escritos y propaganda diversos, para ver y oír: "Vamos a la shopping" (es decir, "compras" ). En inglés, go shopping (ir de compras); shopping centre (centro comercial o de compras).
Staff(2023-04-03). La NASA enviará a cuatro astronautas a la Luna, después de 50 años (+ Video).cubadebate.cuLa NASA dio a conocer a los cuatro tripulantes de la misión Artemis II que en 2024 llevarán a cabo una misión espacial de diez días alrededor de la Luna, preparatoria del regreso del hombre al satélite natural de la Tierra. Los cuatro despegarán en noviembre de 2024 desde Florida (EE.UU.) a bordo de la nave Orion y el potente cohete SLS.
Staff(2023-04-03). Se disparan los precios del petróleo tras anuncio de algunos países de recortar la producción de crudo.cubadebate.cuLos precios del petróleo se dispararon la mañana de este lunes después de que algunos de los exportadores más grandes del mundo anunciaran recortes inesperados en la producción. El crudo Brent, que es la referencia internacional de precios, se estaba cotizando por encima de los 84 dólares estadounidenses por barril tras un aumento de más del 5%.
Staff(2023-04-03). Stoltenberg anuncia que Finlandia se convertirá este martes en miembro de la OTAN.cubadebate.cuFinlandia se convertirá este martes en el miembro número 31 de la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN), según anunció el secretario general de la alianza Jens Stoltenberg, en Bruselas. Moscú señaló repetidamente que la OTAN tiene como objetivo la confrontación con Rusia y su expansión no traerá seguridad a Europa.
Staff(2023-04-03). 62 SNB: øCómo se comportaron las áreas del juego en la primera subserie?cubadebate.cuPara los que gustan las estadísticas y desde el comienzo seguir la temporada beisbolera, hoy compartimos algunos números. Tengan en cuenta que recién inicia la campaña y que el panorama puede cambiar de un compromiso particular a otro, pero todo va contando en la etapa clasificatoria de la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, pactada a 75 juegos y con 15 subseries.
Fight Back(2023-04-03). Against Trotskyism: Trotskyism and the national question.fightbacknews.orgBy now it should come as no surprise that Trotskyism, with its ultra-left emphasis on "pure proletarian revolution" originating in Trotsky's theory of "permanent revolution," that Trotskyism's errors extend to the national question. | But, before we can get into Trotsky's view on the subject, what is the national question? When Marxists talk about the "national question" we're talking about the analysis of the problems posed to the revolutionary movement by the materialist process by which nations form and develop, and the role that plays in revolutionary change. Practically, we're talking about how the proletar…
Fight Back(2023-04-03). Detroit Celtic Supporters Club stands with Palestine.fightbacknews.orgHamtramck, MI – On Saturday, March 25, the Detroit City FC, a soccer team, played their home opener at Keyworth Stadium against the Indy Eleven. For this game, the Detroit Celtic Supporters Club (DCSC) called for a Palestinian solidarity protest and called for fans to bring a Palestinian flag to wave. This was due to Israel – the Zionist entity – banning the waving and public use of the Palestinian flag in Palestine. | At least 30 people were waving flags at the game with many more supporters standing close by in this solidarity bloc of the fan section. This caused other attendees of the game who weren't taking p…
Fight Back(2023-04-03). New Orleans march condemns anti-LGBTQ bills.fightbacknews.orgNew Orleans, LA – On Friday, March 31, hundreds marched from Washington Square Park to Jackson Square to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility. The marchers also gathered in response to nine anti-LGBTQ bills being considered by the Louisiana legislature. These bills reflect a growing crisis of targeted attacks against LGBTQ youth. | The Deadname bill, HB 81, would mandate that public school teachers misgender trans students and use their birth names. Students could appeal for their real names and pronouns to be used with a parental note, but staff would still be allowed to ignore that appeal based on "religious and m…
Fight Back(2023-04-03). Polk County, FL teachers march to protect their union.fightbacknews.orgBartow, FL – About 40 teachers and supporters protested in downtown Bartow on Saturday, April 1 demanding funding for public schools and protection of collective bargaining rights. The Polk Education Association hosted a picnic at their union hall followed by a march to State Senator Ben Albritton's office. The PEA protest as part of a statewide day of action against Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida legislature's attacks on teachers' unions. | Ben Albritton is the senate majority leader who will vote on two important bills in Florida's legislative session this year. SB 202 allows private schools to get state…
Fight Back(2023-04-03). Milwaukee's Public Safety and Health Commission passes anti-closure resolution as pressure mounts on Ascension.fightbacknews.orgMilwaukee, WI – On Friday, March 31, the Common Council's Public Safety and Health Commission unanimously passed a resolution urging Ascension Wisconsin to reconsider the closure of the Labor and Delivery (L&D) unit at St. Francis Hospital. The St. Francis L&D was the only department of its kind within a roughly 10 mile radius. The hospital serves a predominantly Latino and immigrant community on Milwaukee's Southside, including many Spanish- and Rohingya-only speakers. The resolution also calls on Ascension Wisconsin to establish a one-year moratorium on any downsizing or service reductions at Milwaukee hea…
Maximillian Alvarez(2023-04-03). University of Michigan seeks court injunction to stop grad student strike.therealnews.com Editor's Note (4/3/23): In the first half of the episode, Alvarez mistakenly refers to the previous GEO strike as having occurred in the fall of 2022, but it took place in fall of 2020. Stark and Alvarez make the correction in the second half of the conversation. | Graduate student-workers at the University of Michigan are on strike for the second time in three years, officially hitting the picket line this week. Speaking to The Michigan Daily, Amir Fleischmann, chair of the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) Contracts Committee, said, "Grad workers are very frustrated. They're struggling to pay rent. Th…
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). Georgia: European Parliament continues to stir violent coup, war pot.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comCivil GeorgiaApril 3, 2023 Georgian Dream Reacts to MEP Viola von Cramon's Participation in the Rally MEP Viola von Cramon's presence at a rally near the Government Administration in support of Lazare Grigoriadis, arrested on March 29 for allegedly throwing stones and the so-called "Molotov cocktails" during the March 7-9 protest rallies, has caused discontent …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). Poland, Slovakia deliver first MiG warplanes to Ukraine.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPolish RadioApril 3, 2023 Poland supplied first MiG-29 jets to Ukraine: official A senior aide to the Polish president has said that Poland has already transferred the first batch of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine to help Kyiv fight the Russian invasion. Marcin Przydacz made the statement in a radio interview on Monday… *** He …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). NATO dragoons sixth nation on Russia's northwest border.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOApril 3, 2023 Finland to join NATO as Allied Foreign Ministers meet Finland will become the 31st member of NATO on Tuesday (4 April 2023), immediately preceding a two-day meeting of Allied Foreign Ministers. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Finland's imminent accession, saying: "It will be a good day for Finland's security, for Nordic security …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). NATO provides F-35s first wartime preview of war with Russia, China.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comDefense NewsMarch 31, 2023 The US Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here's what it learned America's most advanced fighter jet is in its element over Eastern Europe. As Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in February 2022, NATO's eastern flank became an ideal proving ground for the F-35 Lightning II…. Members of the …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-03). Presentation: 55 years after end of WWII, NATO reintroduced war on European soil.antibellum679354512.wordpress.com≈Ωivadin Jovanoviƒá,Belgrade Forum for a World of Equals For the Sake of the FutureSpeech at the Round Table "NATO Aggression — 24 years on"Held on March 23, 2023 in the House of the Serbian Armed Forces Ladies and Gentlemen, It has been almost a quarter of a century since NATO's aggression against Serbia and Montenegro …
Alejandra Garcia, Resumen English.(2023-04-03). Political Crisis In Ecuador: President Lasso To Face Impeachment.popularresistance.orgEcuador is on the way to an impeachment trial against its neo liberal president, Guillermo Lasso. This Wednesday, the Constitutional Court listened to the voice of parliamentarians, workers, Indigenous people, and many other citizens of Ecuador and admitted, in part, the demand for an impeachment trial of the banker turned president, Lasso, for the alleged crime of embezzlement. | Ecuador's National Assembly overcame the first filter of the Legislative Administration Council (CAL), formed by seven assembly members, who are mostly from the opposition parties. CAL approved the impeachment request and sent the docum…
Anonymous Contributor(2023-04-03). Extreme Right Wing Political Agenda Aims to Crush Pro-Choice Activism in Florida.itsgoingdown.orgUpdate on continued harassment of pro-choice activists in so-called Florida. Originally posted by the South Florida Anti-Repression Committee. Following months of FBI harassment, two additional pro-choice individuals have been charged as co-defendants in the first such use of the FACE Act (a law intended to protect abortion access and abortion clinics). On the morning of…
Brenda Norrell(2023-04-03). College Withdraws Honorary Degree Due to Vatican Desecration of Mount Graham.indybay.orgSuny Geneseo College bulletin said that a planned honorary degree has been withdrawn for a Vatican planetary scientist because the Vatican is responsible for the telescope long opposed by Apaches on sacred Mount Graham in central Arizona.
D Goessmann, W Pomrehn & A Bacevich(2023-04-03). Inflation, Ukraine and China.indybay.orgWhat impresses me is China's diplomatic engagement. And I say that also in terms of their role in restoring diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Our diplomacy, American diplomacy, seems to me reactive, unimaginative, and ineffective. | Chinese diplomacy, on the other hand, seems to me to be more imaginative and potentially more effective. (Andrew Bacevich)…
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-03). Russia to Put Nukes Near Belarus' Western Border: Envoy.news.antiwar.comThe Russian ambassador to Belarus, Boris Gryzlov, said Sunday that Russian tactical nuclear weapons will be placed in western Belarus, near its border with NATO members. According to The Associated Press, Gryzlov said the nuclear weapons will be "moved up close to the Western border of our Union State." The union state refers to the …
Earth Day Santa Cruz(2023-04-03). Saturday 4/22: Earth Day Santa Cruz.indybay.orgDowntown Santa Cruz. Free parking will be available at the County building, located at 701 Ocean St. It is a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to the event.
Earth First! Journal(2023-04-03). 2023 Earth First! The Gathering: July 1st-9th, Occupied Abenaki Territory.itsgoingdown.orgCall to participate in the Earth First! summer 2023 gathering. Originally posted to Earth First! Journal. Occupied Abenaki territory (so-called Vermont or New Hampshire) exact location tba later. Earth first! is, has been, and will continue to be a think tank and proving ground of direct action in defense of the earth and those who…
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). China leads in NEV assessment facility, program.ecns.cnChina is leading the world in new energy vehicle assessment thanks to the country's market size and leading position in the sector, according to a top expert.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Automakers drive China's export recovery.ecns.cnMade-in-China vehicles are gaining overseas popularity, which is expected to drive exports that serve as a major pillar of the country's economic growth.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Haikou prepares for international consumer products expo.ecns.cnThe third China International Consumer Products Expo is scheduled to be held from April 11 to 15 in Haikou, the capital city of south China's tropical island province of Hainan.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). More soccer corruption uncovered by authorities.ecns.cnThe General Administration of Sport of China vowed to support the fight against corruption in soccer after Du Zhaocai, deputy director of the administration and vice-president of the Chinese Football Association, was placed under investigation by China's top anti-graft bodies over the weekend.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). 1 dead, 25 injured in Russia cafe blast.ecns.cnAt least one person was killed and 25 others injured after an explosive device went off on Sunday in a cafe in Russia's St. Petersburg, Russian authorities said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Crowded job market leads to grads to adopt flexible approach.ecns.cnA graduate from a well-known university who has chosen to work as a garbage collector and seller, and who is making more than 10,000 yuan ($1,452) a month, has triggered heated debates online regarding what counts as a decent job for college graduates.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Skepticism voiced over Trump indictment.ecns.cnAs former U.S. president Donald Trump prepared to be arraigned Tuesday on a New York indictment, a former U.S. attorney general expressed reservations Sunday about the effect on the legal system.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). China's registered organ donors exceed 6 mln.ecns.cnThe number of registered organ donors in China reached nearly 6.2 million with the number of annual organ transplants continuing to rank the second-highest in the world, China Daily reported Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). 2 dead in U.S. medical helicopter crash.ecns.cnA medical helicopter on Sunday crashed in northeast Shelby County, the southern U.S. state of Alabama, killing two crew members.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). French President Emmanuel Macron to visit China.ecns.cnAt the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to China from April 5 to 7, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Tornadoes and storms ravage multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states.ecns.cnA batch of ferocious storms and tornadoes devastated communities across the American South and Midwest. The death toll has risen to 29 after tornadoes and storms touched down in multiple midwestern and southern U.S. states since Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Tianlong-2 carrier rocket makes maiden flight.ecns.cnA Tianlong-2 Y1 carrier rocket carrying a remote sensing satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 2, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Dunhuang comes into apricot blossoms season.ecns.cnDozens of hectares of apricot blossoms are in full bloom at the foot of Mingsha Mountain, making the city an ideal destination for spring outings in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, April 1, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). Aerial view of Changzhou Water Conservancy Project in Guangxi.ecns.cnAerial view shows cargo vessels passing through ship locks at the Changzhou reservoir, a water conservancy project on the Xijiang River, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, April 2, 2023.
Fabio Vighi(2023-04-03). Senile Economics: Bubble Ontology and the Pull of Gravity.indybay.orgThe entire banking system is closing in on folding, which is why it so desperately needs new inflationary liquidity to keep afloat. The Great Reset is our owners' authoritarian attempt to respond to this systemic threat by taking control of the collateral (our lives) and remain in the driving seat. All the rest is perception management.
Hedelberto López Blanch(2023-04-03). Occidente tiembla por alianza Rusia-China.globalizacion.caContrario a lo que elucubraron Estados Unidos y Europa Occidental para tratar de aislar a Rusia, las relaciones del gigante euroasiático se han reforzado enormemente con China, así como con naciones de Asia, àÅfrica y América Latina. Pero el fortalecimiento…
Keith McHenry(2023-04-03). April Fools Day March to End Homelessness.indybay.orgOne of the agenda items at the weekly Food Not Bombs meeting was that morning's Lookout story "In the Public Interest: A new law-and-order approach to homelessness in Santa Cruz?"
Marc Vandepitte(2023-04-03). øHasta qué punto es peligrosa la "amistad" entre Putin y Xi?globalizacion.caDurante una visita del presidente chino a Rusia ambos países profundizaron su ´asociación sin fronteras ª. La visita se produce en un momento en que Occidente se opone diametralmente a Rusia en Ucrania y Washington ha lanzado una Guerra Fría contra…
Mouris Salloum George(2023-04-03). Tik Tok calienta el debate.globalizacion.caLa irrupción de Tik Tok en el mercado de las redes sociales de internet sumó en pocos años a 1,500 millones de suscriptores en todo el mundo —otras mediciones le adjudican poco más de mil millones-. En Estados Unidos y…
Movement for Socialism(2023-04-03). Banking crisis in Switzerland: Socialise the financial sector!greenleft.org.auThe recent takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS, with the Swiss state stepping in to cover losses, highlights the need for a broad social movement to demand the socialisation of the financial sector, says Switzerland's Movement for Socialism (BFS/MPS).
Nathan Taylor(2023-04-03). Mayor of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Fires Up Environmentalist Wrath.indybay.orgWhile the mountains in general, and Mont Blanc in particular, are now being forced to rethink their future and their economic activities in a context of accelerated climate change, some municipalities seem to be taking these considerations rather lightly.
Newsclick(2023-04-03). The Startup bubble: How it works | With Aunindyo Chakravarty.peoplesdispatch.orgSenior journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty analyzes the tech startup bubble and explains how these start-ups raise money, and why it the sector remains one of the last avenues for finance capital to engage in speculation…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Know the signs of strep throat in children.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgImage courtesy: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. "Group A streptococcal disease is a group of conditions caused by a bacteria called 'group A strep,'" says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "The one that people are probably most familiar with is strep throat. Strep throat is a relatively common infection,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Consumer Health: Colorectal cancer — risk factors and prevention.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the risk factors for colorectal cancer and what you can do to prevent it. Cancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum often are referred to together as colorectal cancer. Approximately 106,970 new cases of colon cancer and 46,050 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, according to the American Cancer Society. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgSpinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck, called cervical spinal stenosis, and in the lower back, called lumbar spinal stenosis. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to arthritis. Most people with spinal stenosis are over 50. Younger people…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Consumer Health: What do you know about cornea transplantation?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgA cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea. Nearly 80,000 corneal transplants were performed worldwide in 2021, according to the Eye Bank Association of America. More than 2 million people have recovered their sight through corneal transplants since 1961. Why it's done A cornea transplant most…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Colorectal cancer myths and facts.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt can be easy to feel confused by screening recommendations for common types of cancer. Your health care team is a trusted resource for keeping you up to date on screenings, including screening for colorectal cancer. Test your knowledge of why, when and how you can be screened with these myths and facts: Colorectal cancer is rare. Myth. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women combined. Roughly 1 in 25 women will…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Science Saturday: Understanding the speed of brain communication.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt often was thought that the speed of information transmitted among regions of the brain stabilized during early adolescence. A new study in Nature Neuroscience by Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from the Netherlands found transmission speeds continue to increase into early adulthood. Because problems such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders can emerge in late adolescence and early adulthood, a better understanding of brain development may help clinicians offer therapies to treat these disorders. "A fundamental understanding…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Managing your health during Ramadan fasting.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Depending on geography and the time of year when Ramadan occurs, daily fasting can range from as little as 10 hours in the winter months to more than 17 hours during the summer. This daily fast should not have a negative effect on health for most individuals. However, even if you have a chronic condition, including coronary artery disease,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). $41 million federal grant to help Mayo Clinic, collaborators advance multiethnic Alzheimer's research.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alzheimer's disease affects people of all ethnic groups. Armed with $41 million in new federal funding, Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from 13 other institutions around the country are pursuing three multiethnic projects to identify targets for treatment. Alzheimer's disease robs victims of their memories and families of quality time with their loved ones. Deaths from Alzheimer's more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, and the number of people living with the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 19 and just finished her first year of college. It has been a stressful transition for her, but she has managed to stay quite active. She is a swimmer and runner, and she also plays volleyball. About eight months ago, she noticed her periods becoming irregular. Her family medicine physician said this sometimes happens in athletes, and we should not be overly concerned about it. Now, my daughter hasn't had…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating colon cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member recently was diagnosed with colon cancer. After researching potential treatment options, I came across intraoperative radiation therapy. What is the difference between this and normal radiation? Is radiation a standard treatment option, or are there other approaches? ANSWER: Colon cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the U.S., with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Over a lifetime, it is estimated that 1 in 23 men and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Babesiosis and what you need to know about the 2023 tick season.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAn infected black-legged tick can transmit babesiosis and other infections Tick season is underway in much of the U.S. This season, another tick-borne disease is on the list of concerns. That's because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found a significant increase in reported cases of babesiosis(bah-beez-E-oh-sis) infection in eastern parts of the U.S. "Babesiosis is another tick-borne disease that we hear about, in addition to Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and others," says Dr. Bobbi…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Innovative treatments for rectal cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic has been taking care of patients with rectal cancer for more than 100 years, dating back to the Mayo brothers. Even at that time, doctors were innovative with their approach to the care of patients with rectal cancer. That continues today as Mayo Clinic offers the latest in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon, explains some of the surgical treatment options being offered. Watch: Dr. Eric…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Women in science: Q&A with Martha Grogan, M.D.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Martha Grogan March is Women's History Month and an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in science and research. Women make up just 33% of the world's researchers, according to the United Nations. That's changing according to Felicity Enders, Ph.D., director of the Office of Research Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. As is their role in the field. Today, there are "more women not only entering the field but also moving into leadership," she says. Among them…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on choosing the right running shoes.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, Minn. — Congratulations on setting a goal to run a long-distance race. You've just joined a group of more than 60 million people in the U.S. who participate in organized runs and races. Running doesn't require much gear, but well-fitting, running-specific shoes are a must. "Someone training for a long-distance run such as a marathon can log 800 or more miles before a race," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Patients with multiple tumors in one breast may not need mastectomy, research finds.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients who have multiple tumors in one breast may be able to avoid a mastectomy if the tumors can be removed while leaving enough breast tissue, according to research led by the Alliance in Clinical Trials in Oncology and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patients would receive breast-conserving therapy: a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy, rather than mastectomy. The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Watch: Dr. Judy…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMuslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. "In Minnesota, as we start Ramadan, that's going…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgConsuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in almost any grocery store. Claims are Himalayan salt and other sea salts are a healthier alternative than regular table salt. Are the claims true? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says, before you stock up on Himalayan sea salt, there are some…
People's Dispatch.(2023-04-03). ICJ Rules US Freezing Of Some Iranian Assets As Illegal.popularresistance.orgOn Thursday, March 30, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered the US government to pay compensation to Iranian companies for allowing its courts to freeze their assets, which the ICJ ruled as illegal. | The UN court said that the exact amount of compensation will be decided later. The court, however, refused to pass a similar judgment regarding the US freezing US$ 1.7 billion of assets of the Central Bank of Iran (Bank Markazi), saying that it lacked jurisdiction over the matter. | The ICJ was hearing a case filed by Iran in 2016. In 2016, the US Supreme Court had ruled that the assets of Iran's central…
Prabhat Patnaik(2023-04-03). A common misconception about capitalism.mronline.org THERE is a commonly-held view that while capitalism in its early stages brings about unemployment and hence an accentuation of poverty, this initial damage is subsequently reversed as it keeps growing…
Ramzy Baroud(2023-04-03). Lying about Lying: Why we must revisit the Definition of 'Fake News' from Iraq to Palestine.juancole.com Dr Ramzy Baroud RamzyBaroud The phrase "fake news" continues to be deployed routinely in US politics. In a polarised political atmosphere, both Republicans and Democrats distrust media organisations affiliated with opposing parties. This means that most of what is uttered or written by CNN is "fake news" for Republicans, and much of what …
Staff(2023-04-03). Former Guantánamo Prisoner: Ron DeSantis Watched My Torture When He Was a Navy Lawyer at Gitmo.democracynow.org As Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to run for president in 2024, his time at Guantánamo is coming under scrutiny. Prior to entering politics, DeSantis served in the Navy as an attorney, first at the U.S. prison at the Guantánamo Bay prison in Cuba and later in Iraq. Former Guantánamo prisoner Mansoor Adayfi says DeSantis personally witnessed him being force-fed and tortured, and other prisoners have backed up Adayfi's account. He joins us from his home in Belgrade for his first television interview about DeSantis's role at Guantánamo. "While I was screaming, yelling because I coul…
Staff(2023-04-03). Elie Mystal: Trump "Did the Deed," But Long Overdue Indictment Is Built on Shaky Foundation.democracynow.org As former President Donald Trump is expected to be arrested in New York on charges related to paying hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign, we speak with The Nation's justice correspondent Elie Mystal, who says the case against Trump is far from a slam dunk. Trump is reportedly facing about 30 criminal counts related to business fraud, but Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has yet to release the exact charges, which reportedly include at least one felony. Mystal says it's clear that Trump "did the deed," but the timing of the charges could und…
Staff(2023-04-03). As GOP Pushes for Nationwide Abortion Ban, Judge Blocks Mandate for ACA to Cover Basic Prenatal Care.democracynow.org A federal Judge in Texas on Thursday blocked the Affordable Care Act mandate for health insurance companies to provide preventive care. We speak with Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation, about his piece, "The GOP's War on Obamacare Is Screwing Up Its War on Abortion," and how the Republican Party opposes access to abortion but will not require insurance companies to cover basic prenatal care.
Staff(2023-04-03). Headlines for April 3, 2023.democracynow.orgUkraine Disputes Russian Claim It Captured Bakhmut as Russian Shelling Kills 6 in Eastern City, Russia Arrests Suspect in Pro-War Blogger Killing as It Assumes UNSC Presidency, Finnish Voters Oust PM Sanna Marin and Social Democrats, Vote in Conservative Party, Tornadoes Across Midwest and South Kill 32 People as Residents Brace for More Extreme Weather, Taliban Shuts Down Women-Run Radio Station for Playing Music During Ramadan, Israel Kills 2 Palestinians as Fundamentalist Minister Ben-Gvir Gets Wish to Form New Nat'l Guard, Iranian Police Arrest 2 Women After They Were Attacked by Man Who Poured Yogurt o…
Staff(2023-04-03). Elie Mystal on Tennessee's Anti-Drag Ban: GOP Is Pushing Bigotry & Attacking the First Amendment.democracynow.org On Friday, a Federal Judge in Memphis, Tennessee, temporarily blocked a law signed by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee banning drag shows in public, and legal experts say it will likely continue to be blocked all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. "Tennessee's drag ban was always bad law. It was always against the First Amendment," says Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation. "One of the things that these Republicans are trying to do is to directly attack the First Amendment when it suits them to push their bigotry against the LGBT community."…
Staff(2023-04-03). Attorney General Saab: New Arrests in CVG Corruption Case.orinocotribune.comVenezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab, reported this Sunday that new arrests have been made with regards to the corruption case being carried out against the Venezuelan Corporation of Guayana (CVG). The information was released by the prosecutor through his social media accounts. | Up until then, the comprehensive list of detainees were: Executive Vice President of the CVG Lino Mora, Vice President of Finance Tulio Medina, Traffic and Customs Manager Carlos Moreno, Office Manager Johan Sequera and Manager of Legal Affairs Isaac Mouhamad Salazar. | #NuevosDETENIDOS por caso de Staff(2023-04-03). Brazil & China Sign Trade Deals in Local Currency.orinocotribune.comBrazil's state-owned company for the promotion of exports and investments, ApexBrasil, announced on Wednesday the beginning of the establishment of bilateral trade between China and Brazil in local currencies, directly between the Chinese Yuan and the Brazilian Real, excluding the US dollar as a method of payment. | During the Brazil-China Economic Seminar, held in Beijing, two initial agreements were signed to implement the mechanism. The first agreement establishes that the Brazilian bank BBM, based in the city of Salvador and under the control of the Chinese Bank of Communications (Bocom), enters the China Int…
Staff(2023-04-03). Chinese Currency Displaces Euro in Brazil's Foreign Reserves.orinocotribune.comThe Chinese currency, referred to as the yuan, surpassed the euro and became the second most important currency of Brazil's foreign reserves in 2022, according to a report published this Friday by the Central Bank of the South American country. | Until 2019, the yuan was virtually absent from Brazil's foreign exchange reserves. However, by the end of 2022, the Chinese currency came to represent 5.37% of the holdings of the Brazilian Central Bank, surpassing the 4.74% share of the euro. In 2021 the share of the yuan constituted 4.99% and that of the euro 5.04%. | Meanwhile, the US dollar continues to dominate, hol…
Staff(2023-04-03). The High Price of the Guatemala-Taiwan Relationship.orinocotribune.comBy Marco Fernandes — Mar 29, 2023 | Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen is struggling to maintain what little diplomatic support she still has in Latin America | The leader of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen, traveled on Wednesday, March 29, to visit the United States, with stops in Guatemala and Belize, two of the 13 countries in the world that still maintain diplomatic relations with the Chinese island. On Sunday, March 26, Honduras announced that it would sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan, and immediately established relations with the People's Republic of China. It was a hard blow for Tsai, days before a trip that may in…
Taya Graham, The Real News Network.(2023-04-03). Atlanta's "Cop City" Is A Blueprint For America's Future.popularresistance.orgIn a special episode of Police Accountability Report, TRNN reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis report from the ground in Atlanta, where for weeks forest defenders have been fighting and risking their lives to stop the construction of "Cop City"—a massive planned police training center that would be used to instruct officers from around the country in deadly repression tactics. Speaking directly with activists on the frontlines, Graham and Janis explore the truth behind the police killing of Manuel "Tortuguita" Tehran, and the dark money sources funding the creation of the Atlanta Public Safety Center.
WSWS(2023-04-03). Australian by-election defeat highlights Liberal Party crisis.wsws.orgThe Liberal disaster in the seat of Aston increases the reliance of the capitalist class on the Labor Party, which is currently in office across the country, except for the small island state of Tasmania.
WSWS(2023-04-03). Surprise oil production cut in response to recession concerns.wsws.orgThe announcement was unusual in that it took place outside of a formal meeting of the oil-producing countries, "suggesting an element of urgency by the members taking part in the cuts," according to the Financial Times.
WSWS(2023-04-03). Netflix airs docudrama on the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff: Part two.wsws.orgThat major financial players ignored the flashing warning lights and continued to invest with Madoff points to the social psychology of a ruling class so manic in its pursuit of ever-greater personal wealth that it has become blinded by its own greed. More, however, is involved in this sociopathic outlook than subjective personality traits.
WSWS(2023-04-03). Dana paid shareholders $57 million last year, but where is our "profit sharing"?wsws.orgDana workers across the US noticed as March 31, the date by which Appendix P of the contract says Dana must pay "profit sharing," passed without workers receiving much needed income. We, the rank-and-file, are demanding answers as to why we did not get paid.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). World's largest DP shuttle tanker built by China delivered.ecns.cnChina National Offshore Oil Corporation announced on Friday that the world's largest DP shuttle tanker, NS Pioneer, independently designed and built in China, was officially delivered in Dalian.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). More cargo transported between China, SE Asia.ecns.cnNearly 200,000 containers were transported on freight trains on a cross-border land-sea route between January and March, a year-on-year increase of 11.7 percent, China Railway Nanning Group said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). U.S.-based chip firm Micron placed under Chinese cybersecurity review.ecns.cnChina's cyberspace authority said on Friday that it is commencing a review of products sold in the Chinese market by U.S.-based memory chip maker Micron to ensure supply chain security for key information infrastructure and to ward off cybersecurity risks.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). China rail-sea intermodal trains ship 191,000 containers in Q1.ecns.cnA total of 191,000 TEU (20-foot equivalent unit) containers have been transported by rail-sea intermodal trains along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor from January to March, up 11.7 percent year on year, according to the China Railway Nanning Group.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). 3 killed in 3 shootings in southern France.ecns.cnAt least three people were killed and several others injured in three shootings in southern France on Sunday night, news channel BFMTV reported citing police sources.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to visit China.ecns.cnAs agreed between China and the European Union, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will visit China from April 5 to 7, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). China's major cotton producer starts spring sowing.ecns.cnNorthwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the country's major cotton producer, has entered its cotton sowing period this year, local agricultural authorities said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-03). As population grays, average life expectancy rises.ecns.cnThe average life expectancy in China is expected to continue rising in coming years to reach 81.3 years in 2035, according to a recent study published by researchers in The Lancet Public Health, an international journal.
Editor(2023-04-03). Mexico's AMLO Calls Out US 'Oligarchy' at Biden's Democracy Summit.scheerpost.com Mexico's leftist President Andrés Manuel López Obrador used the US government's "Summit for Democracy" to indirectly call out Washington's hypocrisy: "The oligarchy reigns with the faàßade of democracy", he said, calling for "greater equality" and "separation of economic and political power."
Gabriel Torres & Ki-Jana Carter(2023-04-03). Undergraduate unions sweeping the U.S.liberationnews.org Across the country, undergraduate student workers are unionizing and taking action to demand better pay and working conditions. On March 15, residential advisors (RAs) at the University of Pennsylvania announced supermajority support for their new union, becoming the 18th undergraduate union effort in the U.S. Young workers at Boston University, Dartmouth, RPI, Wesleyan, Harvard, Tufts, Fordham, and many other campuses have rallied for recognition, won landslide elections, and successfully negotiated first contracts. What explains this uptick in undergraduate labor organizing?>
Staff(2023-04-03). øRepresentan bien las empresas de la música en Cuba a sus artistas? II y final.cubadebate.cu"La burocracia nos está matando", reflexiona uno de los entrevistados. No se dan cuenta que el mercado funciona solo, no se puede controlar". A partir de las insatisfacciones de los artistas, en el 2020 y la primera mitad del 2021 funcionó el grupo de expertos integrado por músicos, promotores y directores de empresas, que realizó un exhaustivo análisis de la situación del sistema empresarial de la música y la dinámica de sus relaciones con otros organismos.
Staff(2023-04-03). Convoca Central de Trabajadores de Cuba al desfile por el Primero de Mayo.cubadebate.cuLa Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC) y sus sindicatos nacionales convocan para el próximo Primero de Mayo a una masiva jornada de movilización— bajo el lema "A la Patria, manos y corazón"—para celebrar el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. La fiesta del proletariado mundial se dedicará a la heroicidad del pueblo cubano.
Staff(2023-04-03). Estados Unidos: Pelea en mitin pro-Trump en Huntington Beach deja dos heridos.cubadebate.cuEl sábado un pequeño grupo de simpatizantes del expresidente Donald Trump, se reunió en el condado de Orange en los Estados Unidos para protestar por la acusación contra Trump. Durante la reunión cerca del muelle de Huntington Beach el sábado por la tarde, el grupo de aproximadamente 40 personas enarboló banderas que decían "Make America Great Again" .
Staff(2023-04-03). Papa Francisco oficia misa del Domingo de Ramos.cubadebate.cuEl papa Francisco ofició la misa del Domingo de Ramos en la Plaza de San Pedro del Vaticano ante decenas de miles de fieles, al día siguiente de recibir el alta tras una hospitalización por bronquitis. El sol asomó entre las nubes durante la misa, una de las más largas del calendario eclesiástico, mientras Francisco se sentaba en una silla bajo palio en la plaza.
Staff(2023-04-03). Etiopía y Cuba protagonizan IV Maratón Internacional de Varadero 2023.cubadebate.cuMinutos antes de las cinco de la mañana todo estaba listo para la IV Maratón Internacional de Varadero 2023, que prometía emociones y no defraudó con protagonismos de Etiopía y Cuba.Tadese Setargie Demeke y Taye Birhan Nigatu figuraban como los inscritos de más linaje para cubrir los 42 kilómetros y 195 metros. Ambos son referentes para el resto de los maratonistas.
Staff(2023-04-03). Servicio de Guardacostas retorna a Cuba a 64 migrantes irregulares.cubadebate.cuEl Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos retornó a Cuba este domingo a 64 migrantes irregulares (54 hombres y 10 mujeres) por el Puerto de Orozco, en Bahía Honda, Artemisa, quienes habían participado en seis salidas ilegales del país por la vía marítima y luego fueron interceptados. La mayoría residen en Matanzas y Mayabeque.
Jim Cole(2023-04-02). Ukraine 2014: The Tipping Point of Terror.covertactionmagazine.comPart I of a CAM investigation into the origins of the Ukraine War: U.S. and NATO involvement in the February 2014 Coup and Maidan Massacre, and their historical antecedents As I write, the world is on the edge of nuclear and humanitarian crises after a year of the Ukraine "proxy" war with Russia. No single …
Fight Back(2023-04-02). Border delegation day 1: Tour of East LA Chicano murals and Plaza de Cultura y Artes.fightbacknews.orgLos àÅngeles, CA – Day one of the Legalization for All (L4A) Network border delegation began today, April 1. Delegates of the trip included Drusie Cassanova from the Bay Area of California and Angel Naranjo from Chicago. Unfortunately, 12 delegates with MIRAC traveling from Minnesota were unable to join the first day due to flight delays but will unite with the delegation on day two in San Diego. | Delegates first visited La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, a museum that highlights the histories of Chicanos and Latinos in Los Angeles, as well as the cultural influence they have in shaping Los Angeles. | After L…
Fight Back(2023-04-02). Students rally for diversity at Florida Board of Governors meeting.fightbacknews.orgTallahassee, FL – On Tuesday, March 28, over 100 students held a rally against Florida House Bill 999, at the Skateable Art Park in the city's Railroad Square. This bill gives the Florida Board of Governors the ability to review curriculum in higher education, review tenure of professors with the power of removal, and provides direction to each university on "removing from its programs any major of minor in Critical Race Theory, Gender Studies, or Intersectionality." The bill has passed several committees in the Florida House legislature, with no amendments removing these stipulations. | At the protest, led by th…
Fight Back(2023-04-02). New Orleans: Franklin HS students hold walkout against Louisiana's anti-LGBTQ bills.fightbacknews.orgNew Orleans, LA – On Friday, March 31, close to 300 students at Benjamin Franklin High School walked out of school during last period. They demanded a stop to bills in the Louisiana legislature that target LGBTQ kids. Students gathered on the school's front lawn to hear speeches by their trans classmates. The event coincided with national Trans Day of Visibility. | Students chanted "These bills kill!" and "We say gay!" | "Conservatives are not trying to protect children, they just say that to justify what they are doing. Conservatives just want something that will distract people from how they do not better socie…
Fight Back(2023-04-02). Atlanta activists host community town hall around stop Cop City.fightbacknews.orgAtlanta, GA – On Tuesday, March 28 over 100 community members and activists attended a community town hall hosted by Community Movement Builders (CMB). The purpose of the town hall was to inform the public about the ongoing struggle to stop Cop City, a proposed $90 million facility that would train law enforcement officers from around the country in new and innovative ways to oppress people and repress progressive movements. Additionally, the proposed training facility would be built on the Atlanta Forest, the largest urban forest in the United States. | The town hall began with a speech from Kamau Franklin, the…
_____(2023-04-02). EU wants member states to extend reduced gas consumption target.strategic-culture.orgThe European Commission intends to propose to EU Member States to renew their successful gas reduction target, adopted last year in the face of the shock of the war in Ukraine, for the coming winter. | By The Brussels Times with Belga | In an effort to cushion the fall in Russian supplies and reduce their dependence on imported hydrocarbons, the EU-27 agreed last July to reduce their gas demand over the period August 2022-March 2023 by 15% compared to the average over the past five years. | This "voluntary" target has been largely surpassed, thanks to mild weather and high tariffs that have prompted households an…
_____(2023-04-02). The Sound of the New War Drum Goes Tik-Tok.strategic-culture.orgBy Wei YU | Last Thursday, a Congressional hearing took place where the TikTok CEO was grilled for five hours on the grounds of "security concerns." This was days after the FBI and DOJ launched an investigation on the Chinese-owned American company. Isn't it ironic that while the US government is putting TikTok under the magnifying glass, it's turning a blind eye to its own surveillance programs on the American people? | Ten years ago, Edward Snowden told the whole world the truth about the US global surveillance programs. If Congress cares about our digital privacy, it should first begin by investigating the su…
Amanda Yee(2023-04-02). TikTok on Trial: The Latest Front in the US Tech War on China.orinocotribune.comBy Amanda Yee — Mar 29, 2023 | On March 23, CEO of TikTok Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee addressing concerns over the popular social media app's data collection practices and parent company ByteDance's alleged links to the Chinese government. Though TikTok is a subsidiary of ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, it operates as an independent entity. Chew has
Anna Rebrii(2023-04-02). "Woman, Life, Freedom": Syrian Women Are Rising Up Against Patriarchy.truthout.org"Woman, life, freedom" — the iconic slogan of Iran's women's revolution — has traveled far and wide. First chanted by Kurdish women on March 8, 2006, on the streets of Turkey, it came out of the Kurdish freedom movement's longstanding feminist commitment. The rallying cry then spilled over across the border into Syria to accompany the Kurdish women's heroic fight against ISIS (also known as Daesh). |
Anonymous103(2023-04-02). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On April 2, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Artillery duels between the AFU and the Russian Army continue on the outskirts of Gulyaipole; | Artillery duels between the AFU and the Russian Army continue in the area of Orikhiv; | The Russian Army destroyed a US-made AN/TPQ-36 counter-battery warfare radar station near Zaporozhye; | Up to 40 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 armored vehicles, 3 pickups, 2 howitzers were destroyed by Russian artillery in the South Donetsk and Zaporozhye region, accordin…
Anonymous103(2023-04-02). Military Situation In Syria On April 2, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 2, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Aleppo region in the past 24 hours; | On April 2, the IRGC announced the death of its second servicemember of his wounds as a result of Israeli airstrikes on Damascus on March 31; | On April 2, Israeli warplanes struck SAA positions in Homs countryside with several missiles. Five SAA servicemen were wounded; | On April 1, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled…
Anonymous103(2023-04-02). Prominent Russian War Correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky Killed In Terrorist Attack.southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Kiev regime committed another terrorist attack in Russia. The target of Kiev's terrorists was the famous military reporter from the Donbass Vladlen Tatarsky. The Ukrainian Nazis failed to defeat him during the battle on the front line, so they cowardly killed him in the rear. | Vladlen Tatarsky was a symbol of the free Donbass, a man who raised his voice for the freedom of the people. He is described as an uncompromising man, tough, direct, a real Russian man. | War correspond…
Anonymous669(2023-04-02). Iran Names Second IRGC Advisor Killed In Recent Israeli Attack On Syria.southfront.org Late IRGC officer Meqdad Mehghani. Via Twitter. | On April 2, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that another one of its advisors was killed in a recent Israeli airstrike on the Syrian capital, Damascus. | The Israeli airstrikes, which took place early on March 31, targeted a position near Damascus according to the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency."Meqdad Mehghani Jafarabadi, a member of the Revolutionary Guards, was wounded in a criminal attack of the Zioni…
Anonymous669(2023-04-02). Iran Says It Warned Off U.S. Navy Signal Intelligence Aircraft Over Gulf Of Oman.southfront.org A U.S. Navy EP-3E Aries II maritime patrol aircraft. US Navy Photo. | On April 2, Iranian naval forces detected an unauthorized entry by a United States Navy "spy plane" into the country's airspace over the Gulf of Oman and warned off the aircraft, according to a report by the semi-official Tasnim news agency."After the warning, the plane was prevented from entering the country's skies without authorization," said the report. | The aircraft was identified as an EP-3E, an electronic…
Anonymous669(2023-04-02). Israeli Strikes Hit Syria's Homs, Wound Five Service Members (Videos).southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | A series of Israeli airstrikes hit the central Syrian governorate of Homs early on April 2, in the third such attack on the war-torn country in the last few days. | Citing a military source, the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency said that Israel carried out "an aerial aggression from the direction of northwest Beirut targeting some outposts in Homs city and its countryside at 00: 35 am." | Syrian air defenses intercepted the missiles and shot down some…
Anonymous669(2023-04-02). Russian Lancet Drones Take Out More Ukrainian Howitzers, Rocket Launchers (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 howitzers and rocket launchers of Kiev forces within the special operation zone using Lancet loitering munitions. | Between March 27 and April 2, videos surfaced online showing recent Lancet strikes against a Polish-made Krab self-propelled 155 mm howi…
Anonymous669(2023-04-02). Satellite Images Reveal Targets Of Recent Israeli Attack On Syria's Homs.southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | On March 8, Israel's ImageSat International released new satellite images of al-Dabaa air base in Syria's Homs which was hit by a series of The images revealed that the air base, where Iranian military personnel and fighters from Lebanon's Hezbollah are known to be deployed, had received multiple…
Anonymous669(2023-04-02). Saudi Arabia To Invite Syria's Al-Assad To Upcoming Arab League Summit — Report.southfront.org Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during a recent interview with RT. Photo by RT, via al-Mayadeen TV. | Saudi Arabia is planning to invite Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to the upcoming Arab League summit that will be held in Riyadh, Syria's membership in the Arab League was suspended 12 years ago after the outbreak of the war. Back then, Sa…
Anonymous669(2023-04-02). Syrian Delegation Arrives In Moscow For Meeting With Russian, Iranian & Turkish Officials.southfront.org IMAGE: Sergei Bobylev/TASS Host Photo Agency | All the delegations that will take part in the quadripartite meeting of the deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey, Iran and Syria have arrived in Moscow, TASS reported on April 2. | An unnamed source with knowledge on the matter, told the Russian news agency that preparatory consultations will be held on April 3. | The Syrian Arab News Agency confirmed that the Syrian delegation, headed by deputy foreign minister Ayman Sousan, departed Damascus to Moscow on April 2 m…
Clau O'Brien Moscoso(2023-04-02). 'Muerte o Tierra': Rosalino Flores Death, Comuneros Win Land Struggle and Remain Vigilant in Peru.orinocotribune.comBy Clau O'Brien Moscoso — Mar 29, 2023 | National Strike, Day 82 | Perú continues to face crises upon crises over 100 days since the coup regime ousted democratically elected President Pedro Castillo. The masses have remained mobilized in the streets and delegations from various regions throughout the country continue coming to the capital city to overturn this dictatorship, as well as to reinforce their local struggles and blockades. Despite a long battle in the hospital, a young person lost his life at the hands of this regime. This past Friday also marked the victory of an indigenous campesino community i…
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-02). Blinken, Lavrov Discuss WSJ Reporter Detained in Russia.news.antiwar.comSecretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday held a call with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, to discuss Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and US citizen who was detained in Russia last week over spying allegations. According to a State Department readout of the call, Blinken expressed the US's "grave concern …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-02). Israeli Airstrikes in Syria Kill Two Iranian IRGC Members.news.antiwar.comTwo members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed in Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Syrian capital of Damascus on Friday. The IRGC announced Friday that a military officer and advisor named Milad Heydari was killed in the Israeli attacks. On Sunday, they announced that another IRGC officer, Meqdad Mehghani Jafarabadi, succumbed to his …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-02). Prominent Russian Military Journalist Killed in St. Petersburg Blast.news.antiwar.comA prominent Russian military blogger and war correspondent was killed in an explosion in St. Petersburg on Sunday. According to Russian media, Maksim Fomin, who went by the name Vladlen Tatarsky, was hosting an event at a cafe when an explosion killed him and wounded at least 19 others. Tatarsky was known for his extensive …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-02). Saudi Arabia to Invite Syria's Assad to Arab League Summit.news.antiwar.comSaudi Arabia is planning to invite Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to an Arab League summit Riyadh is hosting in May, Reuters reported Sunday, citing three people familiar with the plan. The move would be a significant step in the normalization of Syria's relations with regional countries. Damascus was suspended from the Arab League in 2011, …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-02). Ukraine Places Orthodox Priest Leader Under House Arrest.news.antiwar.comA Kyiv court on Saturday ordered the house arrest of Metropolitan Pavel, a Ukrainian Orthodox priest who is the head monk at the historic Pechersk Lavra Monastery. Pavel is suspected of justifying Russia's invasion, which is a criminal offense in Ukraine. He has denied the allegations, saying he had "never been on the side of …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-02). Ukrainian Official Outlines Vision for a Russia-Free Crimea.news.antiwar.comOn Sunday, a senior Ukrainian official outlined his vision for what Kyiv would do if it retakes the Crimean peninsula from Russia. Russia annexed Crimea following the 2014 US-backed coup in Kyiv that ousted former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. Polling has shown since then that the majority of people living in Crimea are happy they're …
David I. Backer, In These Times.(2023-04-02). 'He Sold Our Schools Off To The Highest Bidder'.popularresistance.orgShakeda Gaines, former president of the Philadelphia Home and School Council, remembers when Paul Vallas began his term as superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia in 2002. Vallas "brought in his corporate vultures and his spreadsheets and tried to sell us a bill of goods," Gaines says. | Vallas, known for his contempt of teachers unions and his ability to capitalize on disasters to upend public school systems, has gone into Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Haiti, Chile, and Bridgeport, Conn., to hawk himself as a pragmatic problem solver, someone who will turn around distress…
Dean Baker(2023-04-02). Have Workers Gotten Back Their Share of Income?cepr.net I was surprised to see a Twitter thread last week from Jason Furman in which he said that the labor share of national income in 2022 was actually above its pre-pandemic level. I have been following this issue closely and the labor share of corporate income was still down by more than a percentage point …
Dean Henderson(2023-04-02). History: The Federal Reserve Cartel: Freemasons and The House of Rothschild.globalresearch.caOutstanding historical analysis of relevance to an understanding of the so-called "Deep State" and today's global financial establishment. | First published on June 8, 2011 | *** | In 1789 Alexander Hamilton became the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. Hamilton was …
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). China, Singapore substantively conclude FTA subsequent negotiations.ecns.cnChina's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to announce the substantive conclusion of subsequent negotiations on an upgraded bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Chinese premier holds talks with Singaporean PM.ecns.cnChinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with visiting Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Beijing on Saturday, with both sides vowing further efforts to enhance cooperation.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts complete 3rd spacewalk.ecns.cnThe astronauts of China's Shenzhou-15 crew have completed three spacewalks since their journey into space four months ago, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Ma Ying-jeou honors ancestors in mainland's Hunan Province.ecns.cnMa Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, and his family on Saturday morning visited the tomb of his grandfather in the mainland's Hunan Province and honored the family's ancestors at the site.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). 3 killed, 3 wounded in bar shooting in U.S. Oklahoma.ecns.cnThree people were killed on the scene and three others wounded at a bar shooting on Saturday night in Oklahoma City, the capital city of midwestern U.S. state Oklahoma, authorities said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Yellow River protection law takes effect.ecns.cnA new law on the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River basin came into effect on Saturday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Japan raises retirement age of civil servants.ecns.cnThe retirement age for national and local civil workers in Japan was raised Saturday from the current 60 to 61 as the new fiscal year begins.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Vice head of China's sports administration under probe.ecns.cnDu Zhaocai, vice head of the General Administration of Sport of China, is under probe for suspected serious violations of discipline and law, according to the country's top anti-graft authority Saturday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Cradle of Civilization: Wudang Mountain.ecns.cnWudang Mountain in Hubei province is perhaps the most well-known among China's Taoist holy mountain. A sprawling ancient building complex in the mountain was founded in the heyday of the Tang Dynasty and reached its zenith during the Ming Dynasty. The complex was included on the World Cultural Heritage List in 1994.
Editor(2023-04-02). China's Historical Destiny Is to Stand With the Third World.scheerpost.com By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research On 20 March 2023, China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin spent over four hours in private conversation. According to official statements after the meeting, the two leaders talked about the increasing economic and strategic partnership between China and Russia — including building the Power of …
Editor(2023-04-02). The Silicon Valley Bank Bailout: The Purpose of Government Is to Make the Rich Richer.scheerpost.com By Dean Baker / Beat the Press (CEPR) There is a standard tale of politics where conservatives want to leave things to the market, whereas the left want a big role for government. The right likes to tell this story because it advantages them politically, since most people tend to have a positive view of …
Editor(2023-04-02). The Unexpected Pro-Civil Liberty Dissent By Two Supreme Court Trump Appointees.scheerpost.com Following Steven Donziger's appeal to the appointing of three special prosecutors to his controversial contempt of court case, every justice, with the exception of Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, refused to give Donziger a hearing for his appeal and let the conviction stand, raising concerns about constitutional rights. Here is the dissent by Justices …
Ellen Brown(2023-04-02). Amid New Banking Crisis, It's Time to Change the Rules of the Game.truthout.orgOn CNN March 14, Roger Altman, a former deputy Treasury secretary in the Clinton administration, said that American banks were on the verge of being nationalized: The deposit base of the financial system has not actually been nationalized, but Congress is considering modifications to the FDIC insurance limit. Meanwhile, one state that does not face those problems is North Dakota… |
Fight Back(2023-04-02). Denver demands justice for family of Elias Armstrong.fightbacknews.orgDenver, CO – On Thursday March 23, over a dozen activists and members of the community gathered in the morning outside of the district attorney's office to demand justice for Elias Armstrong and his family. | On February 5, a white vigilante tracked Elias' stolen car from the affluent Central Park neighborhood on the eastern edge of the city to a small, working-class community on the opposite side of town. Security footage shows that 12-year-old Elias Armstrong was standing in plain view next to the vehicle when the vigilante located it. With full knowledge that his actions put children at risk, the man drew his…
In Contempt(2023-04-02). In Contempt #27: Judge Rejects Mumia's Attempt at New Trial; Repression of Pro-Choice Activists in Florida.itsgoingdown.orgIn this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always are updates, fundraisers, and birthdays. There's a lot happening, so let's dive right in! Political Prisoner News In political prisoner news, anarchist prisoner Eric King's support crew have launched a…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-02). Malvinas 40 Years: It's Time to End Colonialism.libya360.wordpress.comDaniel Filmus Every April 2, we Argentines pay tribute to the compatriots who fought valiantly for the recovery of the exercise of sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands, other archipelagos of the South Atlantic and their corresponding maritime spaces. On the 40th anniversary of the heroic deed carried out by our young men and women, the…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-02). Mayan Leader Thelma Cabrera Runs for Guatemala's Presidency.libya360.wordpress.comCindy Forster The following is an exclusive interview for Kawsachun News carried out by Cindy Forster, professor at Scripps College "I consider myself a defender of Mother Earth," explains Thelma Cabrera, a Maya-Mam peasant leader whose bid for president —at the head of the Movement for the Liberation of the Peoples (MLP)— was blocked again…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-02). The United Nations is Being Used by the US in its Propaganda War Against Nicaragua.libya360.wordpress.comJohn Perry Biased new report lends weight to U.S. regime-change operations targeting left-wing Sandinista government. While the United States pays little regard to the human rights of many of its own citizens, it manifests intense interest in those of countries that it regards as its enemies. Nicaragua, designated by both Trump and Biden as a…
Jacob Nordangard(2023-04-02). World Economic Forum's "Young Global Leaders" Revealed.globalresearch.caFor 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.
Jake Johnson(2023-04-02). Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces 2024 White House Bid.truthout.orgFormer Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Sunday that he will run for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, casting himself as a "different" kind of Republican than Donald Trump and his most fervent GOP allies. But Hutchinson's record as governor of Arkansas — a post he held from 2015 to 2023 — indicates that his policy positions on abortion rights, immigration, federal spending… |
Juan Cole(2023-04-02). Scotland's Renewables soar by 28%, as new Muslim Leader pledges Net Zero and Just Climate Transition.juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Neil Pooran and Peter A Walker at Business Insider report that 28% more renewable electricity was generated in Scotland in 2022 than in the previous year. The impressive increase was largely driven by onshore wind farms. Scotland's green energy generation capacity is expected to soar further as big offshore wind …
Middle East Monitor(2023-04-02). Israel occupation Forces kill Young Palestinian Physician at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.juancole.com Israeli occupation forces on Friday night shot dead a Palestinian young man in Al-Aqsa Mosque while he was trying to re-enter the holy site after being removed. This came after Israeli occupation forces stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque and evacuated most of the Palestinian worshippers remaining inside. At the same site of the killing, eyewitnesses …
Ngakiya Camara, Truthout.(2023-04-02). Youth Organizers Unite Marginalized Communities To Stop Atlanta's Cop City.popularresistance.orgA crowd of youth organizers have mastered this call and response chant, a unanimous voice talking back to a potential Cop City. Nearing the end of Defend the Atlanta Forest's Week of Action, the energy from the In Defense of Black Lives rally held at the Atlanta Police Foundation Headquarters is palpable. There is laughter, chanting, a fire of hope that electrifies the air — folks have just finished roasting the heavily militarized police, who eye the crowd through the slits of their helmets. The solidarity between these kids is their biggest threat. | Black youth organizers were at the center of this rally…
Ngakiya Camara(2023-04-02). Chemical Plant That Poisoned Philly's Water Forced My School to Evacuate in 2007.truthout.orgThe same chemical complex that forced my elementary school to evacuate has now poisoned my water. I found this out the hard way. Lying in bed, the news is blaring in the background as my mom fervently tries staying up to date with the Philadelphia Water Department's announcements after the tap water advisory. The 8,000-12,000 gallons of latex emulsion that leaked from a burst pipe at a Trinseo… |
Noelle Hanrahan, Popular Resistance.(2023-04-02). Judge Clemons Denies A New Trial For Mumia Abu Jamal.popularresistance.orgToday at 4: 08 pm, March 31, 2023, Common Pleas court Judge Lucretia Clemons denied Mumia Abu-Jamal's request for a new trial. | This is simply devastating news. | After 43 years in prison, Mumia Abu-Jamal has exhausted nearly all of his avenues for relief. | Make no mistake: Justice required that Mumia Abu-Jamal be given a new trial. | The enemy now is time. At 68 years old Mumia is suffering from cardiac disease and has had a double bypass, and nearly died from lack of treatment for acute Hepatitis C. | If you put thick blinders on that block out all reality and rely on procedural minutia for cover, honestly, it…
Olivia Rosane, Ecowatch.(2023-04-02). International Court Of Justice To Weigh In On Climate For First Time.popularresistance.orgIn a major diplomatic win for a Pacific nation extremely vulnerable to the climate crisis, the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution to ask the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to deliver a first-ever advisory opinion on climate change and human rights. | The resolution, championed by Vanuatu, will ask the ICJ to clarify for the nations of the world what they are obligated to do under international law to protect the environment and human rights from the impacts of clearing forests and burning fossil fuels. | "Today we have witnessed a win for climate justice of epic proportions,"
Rae Hodge(2023-04-02). Restrict Act Critics Call the Far-Reaching "TikTok Ban" Bill a "Patriot Act 2.0"truthout.orgFirst off, let's be clear on one thing: The supposed "TikTok ban" bill — aka the bipartisan Restrict Act (S.686) — does not actually ban TikTok. The word "TikTok" does not appear once in the bill's 55 pages. But critics of the Restrict Act on the left and right are now sounding the alarm in rare alignment — calling the measure a Patriot Act 2.0 which opens the door to unprecedented digital… |
Renuka Rayasam(2023-04-02). States Try to Hide Their Execution Methods as Drugmakers Hinder Lethal Injection.truthout.orgIn 2011, Jeffrey Motts was executed in South Carolina. More than a decade later, the state hasn't carried out another execution because officials have struggled to obtain the drugs needed for lethal injection. Now, to resume executions, lawmakers are debating a bill that would further shroud the state's lethal injection protocols from public scrutiny by shielding the identities of the drug… |
Robert Inlakesh(2023-04-02). Israeli Airstrikes Kill IRGC Member In Syria, Iran Vows Revenge.thelastamericanvagabond.comSuccessive unprovoked Israeli airstrikes against Syria, which have picked up in frequency since the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, were reported to have killed a member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This escalatory incident comes only a week after US airstrikes killed as many as 7 in Syria's eastern province
scorinoco(2023-04-02). Colombia Government Urges ELN to Prove Commitment to Peace Following Violence in Catatumbo.orinocotribune.comThe president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, has urged the guerrilla organization National Liberation Army (ELN) to prove its commitment to establishing peace in the country after an ELN group attacked a military contingent in the Colombian Catatumbo that took the lives of nine soldiers and injured nine more. President Petro made the call on Friday, March 31 after meeting with the government delegation assigned to working on the peace dialogue. He also expressed his concern that the country has begun to lose trust in the peace process after the violent incident in Catatumbo. | "Peace is not going to be achieved with…
Staff(2023-04-02). Comienza en La Habana encuentro internacional de academias para la enseñanza del ballet.cubadebate.cuCon la asistencia de 300 participantes extranjeros de 14 países y todas las escuelas provinciales de ballet de Cuba comienza en esta capital el XXVIII Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la Enseñanza del Ballet. Hasta el 12 de abril, en el Teatro Martí, la cita promoverá el desarrollo del arte danzario mediante el intercambio de academias de diversos países.
Staff(2023-04-02). Corresponsal de guerra ruso muere en una explosión en un restaurante en San Petersburgo (+Video).cubadebate.cuEl corresponsal de guerra Maxim Fomín, más conocido por su seudónimo Vladlén Tatarski, perdió la vida este domingo tras una explosión en un restaurante en el centro de la ciudad rusa de San Petersburgo, informa el Ministerio de Asuntos Interiores de Rusia. El incidente se produjo durante un evento dedicado al periodista.
Staff(2023-04-02). Fuerzas estadounidenses han entrenado a más de 7 000 soldados ucranianos.cubadebate.cuLas fuerzas estadounidenses han entrenado a más de 7 mil soldados ucranianos desde que comenzaron las acciones el año pasado, dijo el jueves el principal portavoz del Pentágono. Entre esos soldados había 65 ucranianos que completaron el entrenamiento en el sistema de defensa aérea Patriot en Fort Sill, Oklahoma, y regresaron a Europa esta semana.
Staff(2023-04-02). Investigan acusaciones de exceso de fuerza policial durante las protestas en Francia.cubadebate.cuEl ministro de Interior de Francia, Gérald Darmanin, declaró el domingo en una entrevista que las fuerzas policiales han iniciado al menos 38 investigaciones por acusaciones de exceso de fuerza policial durante la represión contra las movilizaciones populares en el país galo.
Staff(2023-04-02). Reto viral: øPuedes encontrar el valor que falta en solo 10 segundos?cubadebate.cuUn reto que solo podrás realizar en diez segundos y que determinará tu capacidad intelectual. Para ello, deberás analizar la imagen del reto viral con todo detalle para luego intentar dar con la solución. Verás que en la imagen hay un círculo con tres números: 7, 15 y 31; y además un interrogante cuyo valor real tienes que descubrir. øEstás preparado?.
Staff(2023-04-02). àöltimo adiós al multicampeón de remo àÅngel Fournier en su natal Caimanera.cubadebate.cuLas honras fúnebres del multicampeón de remo àÅngel Fournier Rodríguez, el mejor por más de un decenio en Cuba, tuvieron lugar este fin de semana. El excelso atleta falleció hace varios días en Texas, Estados Unidos, desde donde fue trasladado a su natal Caimanera, municipio de la provincia de Guantánamo donde se desarrollaron las honras fúnebres.
Staff(2023-04-02). Un rayo impacta en el One World Trade Center e ilumina el cielo de Nueva York (+Video).cubadebate.cuUn rayo impactó la noche de este sábado en la antena que se encuentra en la parte superior del rascacielos One World Trade Center de Nueva York, iluminando el cielo sobre la ciudad y dejando impresionantes imágenes. El fenómeno ocurrió durante una reciente tormenta eléctrica que azotó la ciudad estadounidense.
Staff(2023-04-02). Former PDVSA Executives Aryenis Torrealba and Alfredo Chirinos Declared Not Guilty of All Charges, Granted Full Freedom.orinocotribune.com Two former executives of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), Aryenis Torrealba and Alfredo Chirinos, have been declared not guilty of all charges against them and the house arrest order against them has been lifted. | In February 2021, the two PDVSA executives were sentenced to five years in prison, for the crime of "disclosure, reservation or supply of information," after they had reported about financial crimes in PDVSA that were very similar to those unveiled recently, although those complaints involved some other top executives. The Venezuelan judiciary finally granted Torrealba and Chirinos full freedom, somethi…
Staff(2023-04-02). Former PDVSA Executives Aryenis Torrealba and Alfredo Chirinos Granted Full Freedom.orinocotribune.com Two former executives of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), Aryenis Torrealba and Alfredo Chirinos, have been granted full freedom and the house arrest order against them has been lifted. | In February 2021, the two PDVSA executives were sentenced to five years in prison, for the crime of "disclosure, reservation or supply of information," after they had reported about financial crimes in PDVSA that were very similar to those unveiled recently, although those complaints involved some other top executives. The Venezuelan judiciary finally granted Torrealba and Chirinos full freedom, something for which the Chavista m…
Staff(2023-04-02). Brussels marks Land Day with film screening and event on Palestinian resistance.samidoun.net Marking Palestinian Land Day, Samidoun Brussels organized a screening of "Arna's Children" and discussion on Friday, 31 March, which brought together around 70 people in the DK community and cultural center in Brussels, Belgium. Following the screening, Samidoun Brussels activists led a discussion about the Palestinian resistance today and the importance of amplifying the call …
Staff(2023-04-02). Charleroi action demands release of Georges Abdallah and Walid Daqqah.samidoun.net On 17 February, 1942, Huey P. Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party (BPP), historical figure of the Black Panthers, was born. For the preface to his autobiography, Revolutionary Suicide , published by Premiers Matins Novembre in rench, Ahmad Sa'adat, general secretary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), evoked three of …
Staff(2023-04-02). Vancouver demonstration demands boycott of "Israeli" wines, freedom for Palestinian prisoners.samidoun.net Marking Palestinian Land Day, the Canada Palestine Association and BDS Vancouver organized a demonstration in Vancouver urging the boycott of "Israeli" wines and demanding that the BC Liquor Stores (owned by the government of British Columbia) stop selling these wines. The demonstration is part of an ongoing 15-year campaign led by CPA demanding a boycott …
Sustainability Times(2023-04-02). Egypt's Nile Delta is badly polluted by Heavy Metals.juancole.com ( Sustainability Times ) — The Nile is one of the world's most iconic rivers and in ancient times it gave rise to a unique cilvilization that lasted for several millennia. Yet its delta, once the heartland of Lower Egypt, could soon be no more in any recognizable form, scientists are warning. "Large-scale heavy metal …
The Lever(2023-04-02). We Just Won Something Huge.levernews.comWe have incredible news to share: Thanks to your support, we just won the 2023 Izzy Award for outstanding achievement in independent media.The award is especially significant because it is named after the closest thing we have to a patron saint: I.F. "Izzy" Stone, the pioneering investigative journalist who exposed racial discrimination, McCarthyism, and government deception related to the Vietnam War in his influential newsletter I.F. Stone's Weekly.As the judges noted, "No news outlet is as thorough and relentless as The Lever in exposing the corrupting influence of corporate power on government and both major…
WSWS(2023-04-02). This week in history: April 3-9.wsws.orgThis 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(2023-04-02). Humza Yousaf replaces Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National Party leader.wsws.orgYousaf's election follows a bitter campaign to select a replacement for Sturgeon, who unexpectedly resigned earlier this year. He is assuming leadership of a party whose president, Michael Russell, described as in a "tremendous mess."
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Prehistoric snake bones discovered in south China.ecns.cnSnake bones that date back to the Neolithic period, around 6,000 years ago, have been discovered in the Zuojiang River basin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). China's first high-temperature superconducting maglev system completes trial operation.ecns.cnChina's first high-temperature superconducting maglev system completed its first trial operation on Friday, which verified a number of core technologies, marking another breakthrough in China's research and development (R&D) of ultrafast maglev transportation system.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). China launches new carrier rocket.ecns.cnA new carrier rocket made its maiden flight in China on Sunday, sending a satellite into its planned orbit.
Florence CGTN(2023-04-02). Tornadoes cause heavy damage in Arkansas.america.cgtn.com At least 29 people are now confirmed dead following a series of fierce weekend storms and tornadoes that swept across dozens of states in the U.S. South and Midwest.
Mary Triny Mena(2023-04-02). Venezuelans face challenges of buying homes.america.cgtn.com Homeownership is a distant dream for many Venezuelans. Even though the Venezuelan government builds homes for low-income families, not everyone is lucky enough to be selected to live in one. Mortgages and housing loans are scarce in the country, while the number of private …
Staff(2023-04-02). 📨 Modo Avión: °Qué mundo más loco! 😵💫 (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuHola pipol. øNos extrañaron? øYa sacaron los ahorros del banco? øO los tienen calenticos debajo del colchón? Recuerden que pueden participar en la puja de un Hyundai Accent— tremenda marca, por cierto —del año 2006 que está en subasta judicial por solo 64 051,03 pesos.
Staff(2023-04-02). Jóvenes y veteranos comparten una tarde de béisbol y alegría (+ Fotos).cubadebate.cuUn encuentro amistoso animó este sábado el partido beisbolero entre integrantes de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) y una representación del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), encabezados por su primer secretario, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. El tope fue anunciado por la cuenta oficial de Twitter de la Presidencia, que compartió varias fotos de los equipos y el público.
Staff(2023-04-02). Pequeñas Ligas Femeninas del Softbol: La Palma se llevó la corona.cubadebate.cuEl estadio de 28 de Enero del pinareño municipio de Consolación del Sur sirvió de escenario a la gran final de las Pequeñas Ligas Femeninas del Softbol en Cuba 2023, en que se coronó el conjunto de La Palma. Las palmeras vencieron en doble jornada a las representantes de Bayamo y se convirtieron en las primeras campeonas de la naciente liga en Cuba.
Staff(2023-04-02). Tornados en EEUU dejan al menos 21 víctimas fatales.cubadebate.cuUna violenta tormenta con fuertes vientos y lluvias arrasaba el sábado el sur y el medio oeste de Estados Unidos en dirección este, dejando 21 muertos y decenas de heridos, según autoridades y medios de comunicación.
Staff(2023-04-02). Víctor Fowler, ganador del Premio Nacional de Periodismo Cultural José Antonio Fernández de Castro.cubadebate.cuEl Premio Nacional de Periodismo Cultural José Antonio Fernández de Castro, por la obra de toda la vida, correspondiente al Ministerio de Cultura, este año fue entregado al columnista, ensayista, poeta, crítico y escritor Víctor Fowler. Victor Fowler, miembro de la Unión Nacional de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba, nació en La Habana en 1960.
Staff(2023-04-02). El tiempo: Madrugada fresca y pocas lluvias.cubadebate.cuAmanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte, occidental y en Pinar del Río, con poca nubosidad en el resto del archipiélago. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado en gran parte del archipiélago con escasas lluvias.
Staff(2023-04-02). Corresponsal de guerra ruso muere en una explosión en un restaurante en San Petersburgo (+Video).cubadebate.cuEl corresponsal de guerra Maxim Fomín, más conocido por su seudónimo Vladlén Tatarski, perdió la vida este domingo tras una explosión en un restaurante en el centro de la ciudad rusa de San Petersburgo, informa el Ministerio de Asuntos Interiores de Rusia. El incidente se produjo durante un evento dedicado al periodista.
Staff(2023-04-02). Fuerzas estadounidenses han entrenado a más de 7 000 soldados ucranianos.cubadebate.cuLas fuerzas estadounidenses han entrenado a más de 7 mil soldados ucranianos desde que comenzaron las acciones el año pasado, dijo el jueves el principal portavoz del Pentágono. Entre esos soldados había 65 ucranianos que completaron el entrenamiento en el sistema de defensa aérea Patriot en Fort Sill, Oklahoma, y regresaron a Europa esta semana.
Staff(2023-04-02). Un rayo impacta en el One World Trade Center e ilumina el cielo de Nueva York (+Video).cubadebate.cuUn rayo impactó la noche de este sábado en la antena que se encuentra en la parte superior del rascacielos One World Trade Center de Nueva York, iluminando el cielo sobre la ciudad y dejando impresionantes imágenes. El fenómeno ocurrió durante una reciente tormenta eléctrica que azotó la ciudad estadounidense.
Staff(2023-04-02). Reto viral: øPuedes encontrar el valor que falta en solo 10 segundos?cubadebate.cuUn reto que solo podrás realizar en diez segundos y que determinará tu capacidad intelectual. Para ello, deberás analizar la imagen del reto viral con todo detalle para luego intentar dar con la solución. Verás que en la imagen hay un círculo con tres números: 7, 15 y 31; y además un interrogante cuyo valor real tienes que descubrir. øEstás preparado?.
Staff(2023-04-02). Investigan acusaciones de exceso de fuerza policial durante las protestas en Francia.cubadebate.cuEl ministro de Interior de Francia, Gérald Darmanin, declaró el domingo en una entrevista que las fuerzas policiales han iniciado al menos 38 investigaciones por acusaciones de exceso de fuerza policial durante la represión contra las movilizaciones populares en el país galo.
Staff(2023-04-02). Comienza en La Habana encuentro internacional de academias para la enseñanza del ballet.cubadebate.cuCon la asistencia de 300 participantes extranjeros de 14 países y todas las escuelas provinciales de ballet de Cuba comienza en esta capital el XXVIII Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la Enseñanza del Ballet. Hasta el 12 de abril, en el Teatro Martí, la cita promoverá el desarrollo del arte danzario mediante el intercambio de academias de diversos países.
Staff(2023-04-02). àöltimo adiós al multicampeón de remo àÅngel Fournier en su natal Caimanera.cubadebate.cuLas honras fúnebres del multicampeón de remo àÅngel Fournier Rodríguez, el mejor por más de un decenio en Cuba, tuvieron lugar este fin de semana. El excelso atleta falleció hace varios días en Texas, Estados Unidos, desde donde fue trasladado a su natal Caimanera, municipio de la provincia de Guantánamo donde se desarrollaron las honras fúnebres.
Fight Back(2023-04-02). Atlanta activists host community town hall around stop Cop City.fightbacknews.orgAtlanta, GA – On Tuesday, March 28 over 100 community members and activists attended a community town hall hosted by Community Movement Builders (CMB). The purpose of the town hall was to inform the public about the ongoing struggle to stop Cop City, a proposed $90 million facility that would train law enforcement officers from around the country in new and innovative ways to oppress people and repress progressive movements. Additionally, the proposed training facility would be built on the Atlanta Forest, the largest urban forest in the United States. | The town hall began with a speech from Kamau Franklin, the…
Fight Back(2023-04-02). Denver demands justice for family of Elias Armstrong.fightbacknews.orgDenver, CO – On Thursday March 23, over a dozen activists and members of the community gathered in the morning outside of the district attorney's office to demand justice for Elias Armstrong and his family. | On February 5, a white vigilante tracked Elias' stolen car from the affluent Central Park neighborhood on the eastern edge of the city to a small, working-class community on the opposite side of town. Security footage shows that 12-year-old Elias Armstrong was standing in plain view next to the vehicle when the vigilante located it. With full knowledge that his actions put children at risk, the man drew his…
Fight Back(2023-04-02). New Orleans: Franklin HS students hold walkout against Louisiana's anti-LGBTQ bills.fightbacknews.orgNew Orleans, LA – On Friday, March 31, close to 300 students at Benjamin Franklin High School walked out of school during last period. They demanded a stop to bills in the Louisiana legislature that target LGBTQ kids. Students gathered on the school's front lawn to hear speeches by their trans classmates. The event coincided with national Trans Day of Visibility. | Students chanted "These bills kill!" and "We say gay!" | "Conservatives are not trying to protect children, they just say that to justify what they are doing. Conservatives just want something that will distract people from how they do not better socie…
Fight Back(2023-04-02). Students rally for diversity at Florida Board of Governors meeting.fightbacknews.orgTallahassee, FL – On Tuesday, March 28, over 100 students held a rally against Florida House Bill 999, at the Skateable Art Park in the city's Railroad Square. This bill gives the Florida Board of Governors the ability to review curriculum in higher education, review tenure of professors with the power of removal, and provides direction to each university on "removing from its programs any major of minor in Critical Race Theory, Gender Studies, or Intersectionality." The bill has passed several committees in the Florida House legislature, with no amendments removing these stipulations. | At the protest, led by th…
Brenda Norrell(2023-04-02). College Withdraws Honorary Degree Due to Vatican Desecration of Mount Graham.indybay.orgSuny Geneseo College bulletin said that a planned honorary degree has been withdrawn for a Vatican planetary scientist because the Vatican is responsible for the telescope long opposed by Apaches on sacred Mount Graham in central Arizona.
D Goessmann, W Pomrehn & A Bacevich(2023-04-02). Inflation, Ukraine and China.indybay.orgWhat impresses me is China's diplomatic engagement. And I say that also in terms of their role in restoring diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Our diplomacy, American diplomacy, seems to me reactive, unimaginative, and ineffective. | Chinese diplomacy, on the other hand, seems to me to be more imaginative and potentially more effective. (Andrew Bacevich)…
Earth Day Santa Cruz(2023-04-02). Saturday 4/22: Earth Day Santa Cruz.indybay.orgDowntown Santa Cruz. Free parking will be available at the County building, located at 701 Ocean St. It is a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to the event.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). China, Singapore substantively conclude FTA subsequent negotiations.ecns.cnChina's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to announce the substantive conclusion of subsequent negotiations on an upgraded bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Chinese premier holds talks with Singaporean PM.ecns.cnChinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with visiting Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Beijing on Saturday, with both sides vowing further efforts to enhance cooperation.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts complete 3rd spacewalk.ecns.cnThe astronauts of China's Shenzhou-15 crew have completed three spacewalks since their journey into space four months ago, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Ma Ying-jeou honors ancestors in mainland's Hunan Province.ecns.cnMa Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, and his family on Saturday morning visited the tomb of his grandfather in the mainland's Hunan Province and honored the family's ancestors at the site.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). 3 killed, 3 wounded in bar shooting in U.S. Oklahoma.ecns.cnThree people were killed on the scene and three others wounded at a bar shooting on Saturday night in Oklahoma City, the capital city of midwestern U.S. state Oklahoma, authorities said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Yellow River protection law takes effect.ecns.cnA new law on the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River basin came into effect on Saturday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Japan raises retirement age of civil servants.ecns.cnThe retirement age for national and local civil workers in Japan was raised Saturday from the current 60 to 61 as the new fiscal year begins.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Yellow River protection law takes effect.ecns.cnA new law on the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River basin came into effect on Saturday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Japan raises retirement age of civil servants.ecns.cnThe retirement age for national and local civil workers in Japan was raised Saturday from the current 60 to 61 as the new fiscal year begins.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Vice head of China's sports administration under probe.ecns.cnDu Zhaocai, vice head of the General Administration of Sport of China, is under probe for suspected serious violations of discipline and law, according to the country's top anti-graft authority Saturday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Cradle of Civilization: Wudang Mountain.ecns.cnWudang Mountain in Hubei province is perhaps the most well-known among China's Taoist holy mountain. A sprawling ancient building complex in the mountain was founded in the heyday of the Tang Dynasty and reached its zenith during the Ming Dynasty. The complex was included on the World Cultural Heritage List in 1994.
Juan Cole(2023-04-02). Scotland's Renewables soar by 28%, as new Muslim Leader pledges Net Zero and Just Climate Transition.juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Neil Pooran and Peter A Walker at Business Insider report that 28% more renewable electricity was generated in Scotland in 2022 than in the previous year. The impressive increase was largely driven by onshore wind farms. Scotland's green energy generation capacity is expected to soar further as big offshore wind …
Keith McHenry(2023-04-02). April Fools Day March to End Homelessness.indybay.orgOne of the agenda items at the weekly Food Not Bombs meeting was that morning's Lookout story "In the Public Interest: A new law-and-order approach to homelessness in Santa Cruz?"
Middle East Monitor(2023-04-02). Israel occupation Forces kill Young Palestinian Physician at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.juancole.com Israeli occupation forces on Friday night shot dead a Palestinian young man in Al-Aqsa Mosque while he was trying to re-enter the holy site after being removed. This came after Israeli occupation forces stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque and evacuated most of the Palestinian worshippers remaining inside. At the same site of the killing, eyewitnesses …
Nathan Taylor(2023-04-02). Mayor of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Fires Up Environmentalist Wrath.indybay.orgWhile the mountains in general, and Mont Blanc in particular, are now being forced to rethink their future and their economic activities in a context of accelerated climate change, some municipalities seem to be taking these considerations rather lightly.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Know the signs of strep throat in children.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgImage courtesy: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. "Group A streptococcal disease is a group of conditions caused by a bacteria called 'group A strep,'" says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "The one that people are probably most familiar with is strep throat. Strep throat is a relatively common infection,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Consumer Health: Colorectal cancer — risk factors and prevention.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the risk factors for colorectal cancer and what you can do to prevent it. Cancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum often are referred to together as colorectal cancer. Approximately 106,970 new cases of colon cancer and 46,050 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, according to the American Cancer Society. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgSpinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck, called cervical spinal stenosis, and in the lower back, called lumbar spinal stenosis. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to arthritis. Most people with spinal stenosis are over 50. Younger people…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Consumer Health: What do you know about cornea transplantation?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgA cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea. Nearly 80,000 corneal transplants were performed worldwide in 2021, according to the Eye Bank Association of America. More than 2 million people have recovered their sight through corneal transplants since 1961. Why it's done A cornea transplant most…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Colorectal cancer myths and facts.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt can be easy to feel confused by screening recommendations for common types of cancer. Your health care team is a trusted resource for keeping you up to date on screenings, including screening for colorectal cancer. Test your knowledge of why, when and how you can be screened with these myths and facts: Colorectal cancer is rare. Myth. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women combined. Roughly 1 in 25 women will…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Science Saturday: Understanding the speed of brain communication.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt often was thought that the speed of information transmitted among regions of the brain stabilized during early adolescence. A new study in Nature Neuroscience by Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from the Netherlands found transmission speeds continue to increase into early adulthood. Because problems such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders can emerge in late adolescence and early adulthood, a better understanding of brain development may help clinicians offer therapies to treat these disorders. "A fundamental understanding…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Managing your health during Ramadan fasting.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Depending on geography and the time of year when Ramadan occurs, daily fasting can range from as little as 10 hours in the winter months to more than 17 hours during the summer. This daily fast should not have a negative effect on health for most individuals. However, even if you have a chronic condition, including coronary artery disease,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). $41 million federal grant to help Mayo Clinic, collaborators advance multiethnic Alzheimer's research.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alzheimer's disease affects people of all ethnic groups. Armed with $41 million in new federal funding, Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from 13 other institutions around the country are pursuing three multiethnic projects to identify targets for treatment. Alzheimer's disease robs victims of their memories and families of quality time with their loved ones. Deaths from Alzheimer's more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, and the number of people living with the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 19 and just finished her first year of college. It has been a stressful transition for her, but she has managed to stay quite active. She is a swimmer and runner, and she also plays volleyball. About eight months ago, she noticed her periods becoming irregular. Her family medicine physician said this sometimes happens in athletes, and we should not be overly concerned about it. Now, my daughter hasn't had…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating colon cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member recently was diagnosed with colon cancer. After researching potential treatment options, I came across intraoperative radiation therapy. What is the difference between this and normal radiation? Is radiation a standard treatment option, or are there other approaches? ANSWER: Colon cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the U.S., with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Over a lifetime, it is estimated that 1 in 23 men and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Babesiosis and what you need to know about the 2023 tick season.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAn infected black-legged tick can transmit babesiosis and other infections Tick season is underway in much of the U.S. This season, another tick-borne disease is on the list of concerns. That's because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found a significant increase in reported cases of babesiosis(bah-beez-E-oh-sis) infection in eastern parts of the U.S. "Babesiosis is another tick-borne disease that we hear about, in addition to Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and others," says Dr. Bobbi…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Innovative treatments for rectal cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic has been taking care of patients with rectal cancer for more than 100 years, dating back to the Mayo brothers. Even at that time, doctors were innovative with their approach to the care of patients with rectal cancer. That continues today as Mayo Clinic offers the latest in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon, explains some of the surgical treatment options being offered. Watch: Dr. Eric…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Women in science: Q&A with Martha Grogan, M.D.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Martha Grogan March is Women's History Month and an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in science and research. Women make up just 33% of the world's researchers, according to the United Nations. That's changing according to Felicity Enders, Ph.D., director of the Office of Research Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. As is their role in the field. Today, there are "more women not only entering the field but also moving into leadership," she says. Among them…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on choosing the right running shoes.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, Minn. — Congratulations on setting a goal to run a long-distance race. You've just joined a group of more than 60 million people in the U.S. who participate in organized runs and races. Running doesn't require much gear, but well-fitting, running-specific shoes are a must. "Someone training for a long-distance run such as a marathon can log 800 or more miles before a race," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Patients with multiple tumors in one breast may not need mastectomy, research finds.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients who have multiple tumors in one breast may be able to avoid a mastectomy if the tumors can be removed while leaving enough breast tissue, according to research led by the Alliance in Clinical Trials in Oncology and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patients would receive breast-conserving therapy: a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy, rather than mastectomy. The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Watch: Dr. Judy…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMuslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. "In Minnesota, as we start Ramadan, that's going…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgConsuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in almost any grocery store. Claims are Himalayan salt and other sea salts are a healthier alternative than regular table salt. Are the claims true? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says, before you stock up on Himalayan sea salt, there are some…
Staff(2023-04-02). Former PDVSA Executives Aryenis Torrealba and Alfredo Chirinos Declared Not Guilty of All Charges, Granted Full Freedom.orinocotribune.com Two former executives of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), Aryenis Torrealba and Alfredo Chirinos, have been declared not guilty of all charges against them and the house arrest order against them has been lifted. | In February 2021, the two PDVSA executives were sentenced to five years in prison, for the crime of "disclosure, reservation or supply of information," after they had reported about financial crimes in PDVSA that were very similar to those unveiled recently, although those complaints involved some other top executives. The Venezuelan judiciary finally granted Torrealba and Chirinos full freedom, somethi…
Sustainability Times(2023-04-02). Egypt's Nile Delta is badly polluted by Heavy Metals.juancole.com ( Sustainability Times ) — The Nile is one of the world's most iconic rivers and in ancient times it gave rise to a unique cilvilization that lasted for several millennia. Yet its delta, once the heartland of Lower Egypt, could soon be no more in any recognizable form, scientists are warning. "Large-scale heavy metal …
WSWS(2023-04-02). Humza Yousaf replaces Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National Party leader.wsws.orgYousaf's election follows a bitter campaign to select a replacement for Sturgeon, who unexpectedly resigned earlier this year. He is assuming leadership of a party whose president, Michael Russell, described as in a "tremendous mess."
_____(2023-04-02). EU wants member states to extend reduced gas consumption target.strategic-culture.orgThe European Commission intends to propose to EU Member States to renew their successful gas reduction target, adopted last year in the face of the shock of the war in Ukraine, for the coming winter. | By The Brussels Times with Belga | In an effort to cushion the fall in Russian supplies and reduce their dependence on imported hydrocarbons, the EU-27 agreed last July to reduce their gas demand over the period August 2022-March 2023 by 15% compared to the average over the past five years. | This "voluntary" target has been largely surpassed, thanks to mild weather and high tariffs that have prompted households an…
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). Prehistoric snake bones discovered in south China.ecns.cnSnake bones that date back to the Neolithic period, around 6,000 years ago, have been discovered in the Zuojiang River basin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). China's first high-temperature superconducting maglev system completes trial operation.ecns.cnChina's first high-temperature superconducting maglev system completed its first trial operation on Friday, which verified a number of core technologies, marking another breakthrough in China's research and development (R&D) of ultrafast maglev transportation system.
ecns.cn(2023-04-02). China launches new carrier rocket.ecns.cnA new carrier rocket made its maiden flight in China on Sunday, sending a satellite into its planned orbit.
Fabio Vighi(2023-04-02). Senile Economics: Bubble Ontology and the Pull of Gravity.indybay.orgThe entire banking system is closing in on folding, which is why it so desperately needs new inflationary liquidity to keep afloat. The Great Reset is our owners' authoritarian attempt to respond to this systemic threat by taking control of the collateral (our lives) and remain in the driving seat. All the rest is perception management.
Robert Inlakesh(2023-04-02). Israeli Airstrikes Kill IRGC Member In Syria, Iran Vows Revenge.thelastamericanvagabond.comSuccessive unprovoked Israeli airstrikes against Syria, which have picked up in frequency since the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, were reported to have killed a member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This escalatory incident comes only a week after US airstrikes killed as many as 7 in Syria's eastern province
Staff(2023-04-02). 📨 Modo Avión: °Qué mundo más loco! 😵💫 (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuHola pipol. øNos extrañaron? øYa sacaron los ahorros del banco? øO los tienen calenticos debajo del colchón? Recuerden que pueden participar en la puja de un Hyundai Accent— tremenda marca, por cierto —del año 2006 que está en subasta judicial por solo 64 051,03 pesos.
Staff(2023-04-02). Jóvenes y veteranos comparten una tarde de béisbol y alegría (+ Fotos).cubadebate.cuUn encuentro amistoso animó este sábado el partido beisbolero entre integrantes de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) y una representación del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), encabezados por su primer secretario, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. El tope fue anunciado por la cuenta oficial de Twitter de la Presidencia, que compartió varias fotos de los equipos y el público.
Staff(2023-04-02). Pequeñas Ligas Femeninas del Softbol: La Palma se llevó la corona.cubadebate.cuEl estadio de 28 de Enero del pinareño municipio de Consolación del Sur sirvió de escenario a la gran final de las Pequeñas Ligas Femeninas del Softbol en Cuba 2023, en que se coronó el conjunto de La Palma. Las palmeras vencieron en doble jornada a las representantes de Bayamo y se convirtieron en las primeras campeonas de la naciente liga en Cuba.
Staff(2023-04-02). Tornados en EEUU dejan al menos 21 víctimas fatales.cubadebate.cuUna violenta tormenta con fuertes vientos y lluvias arrasaba el sábado el sur y el medio oeste de Estados Unidos en dirección este, dejando 21 muertos y decenas de heridos, según autoridades y medios de comunicación.
Staff(2023-04-02). Víctor Fowler, ganador del Premio Nacional de Periodismo Cultural José Antonio Fernández de Castro.cubadebate.cuEl Premio Nacional de Periodismo Cultural José Antonio Fernández de Castro, por la obra de toda la vida, correspondiente al Ministerio de Cultura, este año fue entregado al columnista, ensayista, poeta, crítico y escritor Víctor Fowler. Victor Fowler, miembro de la Unión Nacional de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba, nació en La Habana en 1960.
Staff(2023-04-02). El tiempo: Madrugada fresca y pocas lluvias.cubadebate.cuAmanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte, occidental y en Pinar del Río, con poca nubosidad en el resto del archipiélago. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado en gran parte del archipiélago con escasas lluvias.
The Lever(2023-04-02). We Just Won Something Huge.levernews.comWe have incredible news to share: Thanks to your support, we just won the 2023 Izzy Award for outstanding achievement in independent media.The award is especially significant because it is named after the closest thing we have to a patron saint: I.F. "Izzy" Stone, the pioneering investigative journalist who exposed racial discrimination, McCarthyism, and government deception related to the Vietnam War in his influential newsletter I.F. Stone's Weekly.As the judges noted, "No news outlet is as thorough and relentless as The Lever in exposing the corrupting influence of corporate power on government and both major…
Florence CGTN(2023-04-01). Tornadoes tear through U.S. South and Midwest.america.cgtn.com A series of fierce storms and tornadoes have devastated swaths of the U.S. South and Midwest over the past 24 hours, killing at least 21 people and injuring many others. Five of those deaths took place in the state of Arkansas, but Illinois, Indiana …
Florence CGTN(2023-04-01). How AI technology helps monitor women's health.america.cgtn.com Artificial intelligence and machine learning are increasingly being used to innovate healthcare. But there are concerns over privacy, particularly in the U.S., where data could be used to prosecute people such as under anti-abortion laws.
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-01). Global situation increasingly precarious — Serbian president.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comTanjug News AgencyMarch 31, 2023 Vucic: Global situation becoming increasingly difficult Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday the global situation was becoming increasingly complex and increasingly difficult because no end to the Ukraine war was on the horizon, and noted that, as a small country, Serbia must find a place for itself and survive. …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-01). Bankrolled by EU and U.S., Poland to produce, ship 100 armored vehicles to Ukraine.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPolish RadioApril 1, 2023 Poland to produce 100 Rosomak military vehicles for Ukraine: PM Poland will build 100 Rosomak armoured military vehicles for Ukraine under a deal agreed with the European Union and the United States, the Polish prime minister said on Saturday. Speaking at an armaments plant in Siemianowice ≈ölƒÖskie in the south of …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-01). U.S. to deliver 800 Hellfire missiles to Poland.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPolish RadioApril 1, 2023 US Congress OKs sale of Hellfire missiles to Poland: defence minister The US Congress has cleared the sale of 800 Hellfire missiles to Poland, the Polish defence minister has announced, amid Russia's more than 13-month-long war in neighbouring Ukraine. "The US Congress has approved the purchase by Poland of 800 Hellfire …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-01). NWO values: Marin is just so damn proud fellow Finns will submit to NATO.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comYle NewsMarch 31, 2023 Sanna Marin on Nato process: "I am very proud of the Finnish people" Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has praised the Finnish people for their role in Finland's "historic" accession to the Nato alliance. The last potential barrier to Finland's membership was removed late on Thursday evening when Turkey's parliament voted …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-01). With Erdogan's approval, "Finland will celebrate Easter as new member of NATO"antibellum679354512.wordpress.comYle NewsApril 1, 2023 Erdogan has signed ratification of Finland's Nato membership President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed the Turkish parliament's decision to ratify Finland's Nato membership, several Turkish media outlets reported on Saturday. The president's final decision has been published in Turkey's official gazette. The Turkish parliament decided late on Thursday to ratify Finland's …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-01). 29th Georgian soldier killed in Ukraine.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comCivil GeorgiaApril 1, 2023 Georgian Fighter Killed in Ukraine Another Georgian fighter, Mikheil Mazanashvili has been killed while fighting in Ukraine, the Georgian Foreign Ministry confirmed to Civil.ge. The Ministry noted that the Georgian Embassy in Ukraine has been informed and is taking the necessary steps to repatriate the body to Georgia. *** This latest …
_____(2023-04-01). A Guide to Understanding the Hoax of the Century.strategic-culture.orgBY Jacob SIEGEL | PROLOGUE: THE INFORMATION WAR | In 1950, Sen. Joseph McCarthy claimed that he had proof of a communist spy ring operating inside the government. Overnight, the explosive accusations blew up in the national press, but the details kept changing. Initially, McCarthy said he had a list with the names of 205 communists in the State Department; the next day he revised it to 57. Since he kept the list a secret, the inconsistencies were beside the point. The point was the power of the accusation, which made McCarthy's name synonymous with the politics of the era. | For more than half a century, McCarthy…
_____(2023-04-01). Alexander Dugin and the Origins of the 'Red-Brown Alliance' Myth.strategic-culture.org By Max PARRY | It was a surprising admission when The New York Times The unexpected confession came more than a month after a car bomb killed the 29-year old journalist and daughter of Russian political theorist Aleksandr Dugin who personally witnessed h…
_____(2023-04-01). Italy Plays the Blackmail Card With the EU Over African Immigration.strategic-culture.orgWhat Meloni wants is to manipulate a crisis now so as the EU coughs up either huge amounts of cash, or simply blocks the migrants crossing. | While it's entirely understandable that the new right-wing coalition government in Italy is concerned about levels of immigrants from Africa — via Tunisia and Libya — it's worth wondering how much credibility Giorgia Meloni has left with international institutions and the media in general. Her period in office began with a controversial video clip of her ranting about France and its colonial policies it carries out in its former colonies in West Africa (mostly u…
Aarathi Prasad(2023-04-01). [Perspectives] Annabel Sowemimo: countering inequities in health care.thelancet.comAnnabel Sowemimo is a community sexual and reproductive health (CSRH) registrar in Leicester, UK, working at the Haymarket Health clinic and Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital. She was born in London to a father who came to England from Nigeria as a medical graduate hoping to become a surgeon, and a mother Sowemimo describes as "an advocate for people", who was a special educational needs teacher and had been raised in 1960s' London in a family of working-class Nigerian migrants.
Alberto Palmarrosa Inciarte(2023-04-01). El tropel bancario en los EE.UU.globalizacion.caEn todo sistema de producción en que toda la trama del proceso de reproducción descansa sobre el crédito cuando este cesa repentinamente y solo se admiten los pagos al contado, tiene que producirse inmediatamente una crisis, una demanda violenta y…
Andrew Korybko(2023-04-01). The US-Backed Color Revolution in Israel Just Reached Crisis Proportions.orinocotribune.comBy Andrew Korybko — Mar 27, 2023 | At all costs, America believes that it must do whatever's necessary to prevent the Israeli state from exercising its sovereign right under Bibi's restored leadership to balance between the US-led West's Golden Billion and the Sino-Russo Entente in the New Cold War instead of decisively take the former's side against the latter. Most immediately, its "deep state" wants Israel to arm Kiev, which Bibi himself warned earlier this month could abruptly catalyze a crisis with Russia in Syria, thus opening a "second front" in the US' Eurasian-wide "containment" campaign. | There's…
Anonymous103(2023-04-01). How Billionaires Fund Scholars Who Pump U.S. Imperialism.southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by The super-rich have always profited enormously from imperialism — and that means from invasions, coups, and other international regime-change operations. | Right now, they are especially pumping for WW III (to conquer Russia and China, above all), or at least for increasing the likelihood that it will happen; and here's how they do this [mdas…
Anonymous103(2023-04-01). Inglorious Inertia: The Albanese Government and Julian Assange.southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | The sham that is the Assange affair, a scandal of monumental proportions connived in by the AUKUS powers, shows no signs of abating. Prior to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assuming office in Australia, he insisted that the matter dealing with the WikiLeaks publisher would be finally resolved. It had, he asserted, been going on for too long. | Since then, it is very clear, as with all matters regarding US policy, that Australia will, if not agree outright with Washi…
Anonymous669(2023-04-01). Casualties Reported After Clashes Between Syrian Army, HTS Militants In Western Aleppo (Videos).southfront.org Illustrative image. | Early on April 1, heavy clashes broke out between the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in the western countryside of Syria's Aleppo. | The clashes took place in the outskirts of the 46th Regiments base and the nearby town of Kafr Amma. News sources affiliated to HTS reported that clashes began when the SAA launched an attack at the Greater Idlib region. However, the Syrian Ministry of Defense didn't report any such action.
Anonymous669(2023-04-01). Iraqi Group Threatens To Target U.S. Military Helicopters With Stinger Missiles In New Video.southfront.org Official banner of The Islamic Resistance in Iraq — 'Ashab al-Kahf | A shadowy Iraqi armed group has threatened to target United States military helicopters flying over the country with American-made FIM-92 Stinger man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADs) | The group, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq — 'Ashab al-Kahf, released early on April 1 a photo of a CH-47 Chinook military transport helicopter flying over an unspecified part of Iraq with a caption that re…
Anonymous669(2023-04-01). Kiev Forces Spotted Using U.S. M58 Mine Clearing System (Video).southfront.org File image. | Kiev forces have been spotted using the American-made M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC) for the first time since the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine. | On April 1, video footage surfaced online showing Ukrainian troops using the rocket-projected explosive line charge on an unspecified front. | The MICLIC consists of an M353 or M200A1 utility chassis trailer, a launcher, an M147 firing kit, an M58A3 line charge, and a 127 mm MK22 Mod 4 rocket. The line charge is…
Anonymous669(2023-04-01). Russia Protests 'Provocative Actions' By U.S. Forces In Syria.southfront.org FILE IMAGE: Russian Military Police service members are in Syria | Russia has protested against "provocative actions" United States forces deployed in Syria, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, said on March 31. | The senior Russian military officer said that the "provocative" incidents had occurred in Syria's northeastern governorate of Hassakeh where U.S. forces have been deployed for several years, leading a coalition and backing the so-…
Anonymous669(2023-04-01). Syrian Foreign Minister Makes First Visit To Egypt In Over Ten Years.southfront.org Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry welcoming his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Cairo. Source: the Syrian Arab News Agency . | On April 1, Syria's Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad arrived in Egypt, in the first official visit to the country in more than a decade. | Mekdad held a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry at the foreign ministry building in the capital, Cairo. The Syrian Arab News Agency said that the two ministers discussed bilateral relations as well as recent r…
Anonymous669(2023-04-01). Three Israelis Wounded In West Bank Ramming Attack (Videos).southfront.org Screengrab. Via Twitter. | Late on April 1, A Palestinian driver hit three Israelis south of the West Bank city of Bethlehem in what was described by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as a ramming attack. | The IDF said in a statement that the driver was shot dead on the spot. The three casualties, all in their early twenties, were treated at the scene by paramedics and rushed to a nearby hospital. One was reportedly in serious condition and the two others were lightly wounded. | The alleged ra…
Anonymous669(2023-04-01). U.S. To Keep Carrier Group In Mediterranean After Deadly Confrontation With Iran In Syria.southfront.org The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails through the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released) | The United States will deploy attack aircraft in the Middle East and keep a carrier group in the Mediterranean Sea, the Pentagon announced on March 31. | Pentagon Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Phil Ventura said that a squadron of A-10 attack aircraft are deploying to the region ahead of a scheduled deployment as a result of th…
Anonymous767(2023-04-01). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 1, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Russian forces took control of several buildings in the center of Bakhmut city | The AFU counterattacked south of Ivanivske | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near the Avangard stadium | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Khromove | MORE ON THE TOPIC: : | <...
Anonymous767(2023-04-01). Military Situation In Donbass On April 1, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts | Up to 85 Ukrainian servicemen, 3 pickups and 3 armored vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery on Krasniy-Liman front, according to the Russian MOD | Up to 260 Ukrainian servicemen, 6 motor vehicles and 4 armored vehicles…
Anonymous767(2023-04-01). Military Situation In Syria On April 1, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | On April 1, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in Aleppo region in the past 24 hours | On April 1, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Banin | On March 31, Israeli warplanes struck SAA positions in Damascus countryside. An Iranian IRGC advisor was killed in the attack | On March 31, an NDF member was killed by an ISIS landmine explosion in Deir Ezzor desert while searching for truffles |
Anonymous767(2023-04-01). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 1, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Kherson | Russian forces destroyed two armoured fighting vehicles, one motor vehicle, and one D-20 howitzer in the Kupyansk region | Russian forces destroyed three armoured fighting vehicles, three pick-up trucks, one D-20 howitzer in the Liman region | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk | Clashes between the Russian…
Ben Norton(2023-04-01). US invites authoritarian far-right regimes to 'Summit for Democracy'.geopoliticaleconomy.com The Joe Biden administration invited numerous authoritarian far-right leaders to the US State Department's so-called "Summit for Democracy", including Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, Poland's Andrzej Duda, India's Narendra Modi, Italy's Giorgia Meloni, and Pakistan's coup regime.
Betsey Piette(2023-04-01). Chemical leaks danger to community drinking water in Philadelphia.workers.org In the late afternoon of March 26, Philadelphia residents received a jarring emergency alert that it was not safe to drink or use the water. A chemical leak from a factory in Bristol threatened to contaminate the Delaware River water. For the next few days, the city's water department continued . . . |
Brasil de Fato(2023-04-01). Ecuadorian Congress to review request to impeach President Guillermo Lasso.peoplesdispatch.orgEcuador's National Assembly has received the go-ahead to proceed with the impeachment of President Guillermo Lasso, accused of crimes against the public administration. The request by the deputies was accepted by the Constitutional Court, the legal body responsible for evaluating the admissibility of this type of process. | The request, accepted on the night of March 29, had been filed on March 10. Opposition lawmakers accuse Lasso of involvement in an alleged corruption network involving several public companies, based on a report published earlier this month by the country's Truth, Justice and Corruption Commis…
Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune.(2023-04-01). Organizations File Complaint Against Texas' Takeover Of Houston Schools.popularresistance.orgCivil rights organizations have filed a federal complaint on behalf of several parents against the Texas Education Agency because of its plan to replace the Houston Independent School District's democratically elected school board, claiming the move takes away the rights of Houston voters of color to choose their own school officials. | The complaint was filed with the U.S. Department of Justice Friday morning, with a claim by the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, the Houston NAACP, the League of United Latin American Citizens and the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice that the state's takeover violates…
cameron orr(2023-04-01). From county farm to statewide fame, Nellie Stone Johnson's journey.cpusa.org As we round out Women's History Month, we honor Nellie Allen Stone Johnson, radical farmer, African American union leader, NAACP and Urban League civil rights activist, Farm-Labor organizer, and Young Communist League member, who left an inexhaustible and distinguished legacy of struggle. Born Nellie Allen in 1905 to a rural Minnesota family of radical …
Dean Baker(2023-04-01). The Social Security Scare Story Industry.cepr.netI'm on the road (literally, driving from southern Utah to western Oregon) but I thought I should quickly weigh in on the scare stories we heard yesterday after the release of the 2023 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports. I'll make four quick points: The scare stories stem entirely from how we account for Social …
Defending Rights, Dissent.(2023-04-01). Take Action: End The Persecution Of Julian Assange.popularresistance.orgAustralian publisher Julian Assange is a political prisoner. After being abducted out of the Ecuadorian embassy, he has languished in Belmarsh prison for nearly four years. In the intervening time, press freedom groups, major newspapers, and civil libertarians have all condemned the US's unprecedented charges against Assange. | After years of grassroots advocacy, now members of Congress are starting to speak out. But they need to hear your voice. | Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) is currently circulating a sign-on letter calling for Attorney General Merrick Garland to drop the charges against Assange.
Derek Seidman(2023-04-01). Florida Teachers' Unions Are Front Line of Resistance Against DeSantis's Fascism.truthout.orgBeset with reactionary attempts to curtail their academic freedom and bust their unions, college and university professors have become a key target of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's far right regime — in no small part because they represent one of the few organized statewide forces ready to fight back against his increasingly repressive administration. There are few people better positioned to speak… |
Destiny Spruill(2023-04-01). Students at Little Village Lawndale High School walk out against Vallas.peoplesworld.org CHICAGO — Most of the students at Little Village Lawndale High School (LVLHS) are too young to participate in Chicago's upcoming mayoral election, and many of those old enough are barred from participating because of their immigration status. Nevertheless, scores of high school students protested outside of LVLHS on March 30 to condemn mayoral candidate …
Dr. Jacques R. Pauwels(2023-04-01). Why America Needs War, The Project for The New American Century (PNAC).globalresearch.caIntroductory Note on America's "Long War": The Project for The New American Century (PNAC) : | This incisive and carefully documented article by renowned historian and political scientist Dr. Jacques Pauwels was published by Global Research almost 20 years ago on April …
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Bytedance owned app gains U.S. popularity.ecns.cnBytedance owned lifestyle-sharing platform Lemon8 hits the US App Store's top 10 downloaded apps this week amid ban discussions of Bytedance's Tik Tok, surpassing Youtube, WhatsApp, Gmail and Facebook.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Comicomment: U.S. summit makes a mockery of democracy.ecns.cnThe United States, with its tattered version of "American-style democracy," hosted the second so-called "Summit for Democracy" this week. However, the country is plagued by chronic issues such as money in politics, racial discrimination, gun and police violence, and wealth polarization. Human rights legislation and justice have suffered an extreme regression, further undermining the basic rights and freedoms of the American people.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region sees growth in foreign trade in Jan-Feb.ecns.cnThe Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region saw its foreign trade increase by 6 percent year on year to 783.15 billion yuan (around 113.97 billion U.S. dollars) in the first two months of 2023, said customs of Shijiazhuang, capital city of north China's Hebei Province.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). China continues zero tariffs on coal imports.ecns.cnChina's policy move that continues to implement zero tariffs on coal imports until the end of this year is expected to keep the energy supply stable and help lower costs for companies that rely on the use of imported coals, a finance official said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Major projects worth over 500 bln yuan start in central China.ecns.cnCentral China's Hunan Province on Thursday launched 1,158 major projects with a total investment of 522.1 billion yuan (about 75.98 billion U.S. dollars), according to the provincial government.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). China's manufacturing sector ranks world's first for 13 consecutive years.ecns.cnThe added value of China's manufacturing sector accounted for nearly 30 percent of the global total in 2022, ranking first in the world for 13 consecutive years, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Politicizing trade, tech issue will eventually backfire: Chinese FM.ecns.cnTo politicize, instrumentalize and weaponize trade and tech issues and destabilize the global industrial and supply chains will benefit no one and will eventually backfire, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Japanese FM to begin two-day China visit.ecns.cnJapanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will visit China at the invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang from Saturday to Sunday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Japanese FM to visit China.ecns.cnAt the invitation of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoshimasa Hayashi will visit China from April 1 to 2, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Chinese telescope LAMOST reaches new milestone in spectral data.ecns.cnThe Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST) has become the world's first sky survey telescope to release more than 22 million spectra, said the National Astronomical Observatories under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC).
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Unique water Yardang landform in Qinghai.ecns.cnLying in the Qaidam Basin, the Wusute Yadan Geological Park is home to a unique landscape which consists of wind-eroded rocks known as yardangs.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). China launches Yaogan-34 04 remote sensing satellite.ecns.cnThis remote sensing satellite will be used in areas such as land resources survey, urban planning, crop yield estimation, and disaster prevention and mitigation.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). China launches new Yaogan-34 remote sensing satellite.ecns.cnChina successfully sent a new remote sensing satellite of the Yaogan-34 series into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 2: 27 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Friday.
Editor(2023-04-01). Some Congress Members Need To Sit Down and Shut Up.scheerpost.com By Eve Ottenberg / CounterPunch Not too long ago, senator Marco "Bring Back Aerial Dogfights" Rubio took to the airwaves to inform the American people that their military must send fighter jets to escort drones near Russia's border. About the same time as Rubio's idiotic recipe for global nuclear annihilation, senator Tom "Invade Mexico!" Cotton …
F. William Engdahl(2023-04-01). Global Planned Financial Tsunami Has Just Begun.globalresearch.caGreen Energy mandates are driving this inflation crisis: global shortages of fertilizers, soaring prices of natural gas, grain supply losses, coupled with the global snowballing of defaults, bankruptcies, amid a soaring inflation.
F. William Engdahl(2023-04-01). NATO's Doomsday Seed Vault in the Arctic.globalresearch.caFirst published on September 22, 2008. | Of relevance to the ongoing restructuring of agriculture under the helm of NATO, the Gates Foundation, Monsanto and the Rockefellers. | *** | The controversial 'Doomsday Seed Vault', a nuclear-bomb-proof vault deep into the side of …
G. Dunkel(2023-04-01). Hunger in Haiti made in the U.S.workers.org The United States under enslaver president Thomas Jefferson imposed a blockade of Haiti in 1806, which lasted until 1862. This was the first of a multitude of sanctions the U.S. has imposed on Haiti, which have hindered, distorted and delayed its economic development. Haiti's historic lack of economic independence and . . . |
George Vradenburg(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Health for all requires commitment to healthy ageing.thelancet.comIn a Comment, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasised the "strategic importance of undertaking efforts on human security and universal health coverage [UHC]" during Japan's G7 presidency this year.1 Kishida highlighted three health-related priorities to realise this vision: first, strengthening global health architecture through improved international governance and sustainable financing; second, advancing UHC in…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-01). Fred M'membe: "If We Struggle for the World We Want We Will Win"libya360.wordpress.comFred M'membe I gave a speech in Beijing at the opening ceremony of The Second International Forum on Democracy — The Shared Human Values, organised jointly by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and think tanks from Cambodia, Chile, Nigeria, Spain and Tonga. More than 300 guests, scholars, and experts from over 100 countries and…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-01). George Galloway: The Form of Democracy in Western Countries is Devoid.libya360.wordpress.comGeorge Galloway, leader of the workers party of Britain and former member of parliament, shared his understanding of democratic process at the second International Forum on Democracy: The Shared Human Values on Thursday. "The form of democracy in western countries is devoid", Galloway said. The "west" murdered #Congo president #PatriceLumumba dismembered and dissolved him in…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-01). Reviving Regionalism in the Age of US Decline.libya360.wordpress.comTanupriya Singh The Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement in 1961 (Photo: Museum of Yugoslavia, CC BY-SA 3.0 RS, via Wikimedia Commons) A new dossier by the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research and Cuba's Center for International Policy Research examines the decline of the US-led "rules-based international order" in favor of a decided shift towards regionalism…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-01). The Simple Reason Why the US Wants 'Full Spectrum Dominance' of the Earth.libya360.wordpress.comRoger McKenzie US troops on patrol in Iraq in 2006 (Photo: US Department of Defense) The United States demands that the world bow down to its leadership. A failure to do so is met with the full force of the international military-industrial complex controlled by the US The guardians of capital are highly organized and…
It's Going Down(2023-04-01). Beyond "Alphabet Boys": Police Infiltration and Repression in the Denver Area.itsgoingdown.orgOn this episode of the It's Going Down podcast, we speak with a member of Colorado Springs Anti-Fascists about the history which has now been placed center stage on the popular podcast series, Alphabet Boys, which looks at how the FBI used informants during the George Floyd uprising in the Denver, Colorado area. As Democracy…
It's Going Down(2023-04-01). Mexico: Resistance and Repression in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.itsgoingdown.org The vultures of capitalism, colonialism, imperialism, and nation-states continue to circle over the Indigenous and campesino communities and lands of so-called southern Mexico. The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is the latest feeding ground. There, a multiplicity of national and international state and private interests seek the imposition by any means necessary of the Interoceanic Corridor of…
Jake Johnson(2023-04-01). 15 Million People May Lose Health Coverage as Medicaid "Purge" Begins.truthout.orgBeginning on Saturday, states across the U.S. will start the process of stripping Medicaid coverage from millions of people as pandemic-related protections lapse, part of a broader unraveling of the safety net that was built to help families withstand the public health crisis and resulting economic turmoil. Medicaid's continuous coverage requirements were enacted early in the COVID-19 pandemic to… |
Jane Slaughter(2023-04-01). United Auto Workers Prepare for Big Fights Ahead Under New Reform Leadership.truthout.orgThe brand-new leaders of the United Auto Workers (UAW) are making ambitious demands but face stiff organizing challenges as they seek to jump-start the union, ahead of a momentous contract expiration this September at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler). At the union's Detroit convention this week, hundreds of delegates — often local leaders — signaled they were less ready… |
Jason Clifford, CleanTechnica.(2023-04-01). What If We Owned The Tracks?popularresistance.orgWhen it comes to energy efficient transportation in America, no transportation option is better than the railroads. They have been the freight transportation backbone of America for nearly 200 years, which is why all the recent news about train derailments and union strikes deserves our attention. While more profitable then they have ever been for investors, the railroads are moving less freight and employing fewer workers now then they did in 2006. After underinvesting in their labor force, rolling stock, and tracks for decades, are America's railroads entering a state of decline, and if so, should we start disc…
Jeff Abbott, Waging Nonviolence.(2023-04-01). Water Defenders Protect Guatemalan Lake From Mountains Of Garbage.popularresistance.orgHundreds of activists from across Guatemala walked along the shores of the majestic Lake Atitlán in the country's western highlands in commemoration of World Water Day on March 22. In their hands they carried white flowers, which they left floating along the shores as an offering. | The ceremony was held as part of the regional meeting of water activists to mark the international day meant to bring awareness to the water crisis around the world. This meeting was hosted by the local collective Comunidad Tz'unun Ya', which has become one of the most active water rights defenders in the Central American country.
Jocalyn Clark(2023-04-01). [Perspectives] Equity for women in science: the role of gatekeepers.thelancet.comA new book by Cassidy Sugimoto and Vincent Larivière, Equity for Women in Science: Dismantling Systemic Barriers to Advancement, is aptly timed given concerns about the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic damaged women's productivity, visibility, and recognition within the research—publishing ecosystem. Equality within systems of knowledge production is not only right, as this book shows, denying such equality is also harmful.
John Perry(2023-04-01). The United Nations is Being Used by the U.S. in its Propaganda War Against Nicaragua.covertactionmagazine.comBiased new report lends weight to U.S. regime-change operations targeting left-wing Sandinista government. While the United States pays little regard to the human rights of many of its own citizens, it manifests intense interest in those of countries that it regards as its enemies. Nicaragua, designated by both Trump and Biden as a "strategic threat," …
Julia Conley(2023-04-01). Biden's Justice Department Sues Norfolk Southern Over Toxic East Palestine Crash.truthout.orgThe Biden administration on Friday took its latest step to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the disaster continuing to unfold in East Palestine, Ohio and the surrounding area, filing a lawsuit against the rail company for sending toxic chemicals into the environment. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the company under the Clean Air Act, accusing it of "unlawfully polluting the nation'… |
Kelly Hayes(2023-04-01). April 4 Runoff May Determine Whether Chicago Remains Playground for the Wealthy.truthout.orgTensions are high in Chicago, where early voting is underway in a hotly contested mayoral runoff. Incumbent Lori Lightfoot was roundly rejected by voters in the first round of voting on February 28, leaving Brandon Johnson, a progressive school teacher and Chicago Teachers Union organizer, to square off with neoliberal favorite Paul Vallas, who was CEO of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) from 1995 to… |
Leila Doshmangir, Roghayeh Khabiri, Vladimir Sergeevich Gordeev(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Policies to address the impact of an ageing population in Iran.thelancet.comIran is experiencing an acceleration in population ageing, such that in 2022, the proportion of people older than 60 years in Iran exceeded 10% of the total population. At the same time, the population growth rate in Iran is 0 ∑7, the lowest rate during the past 25 years.1 From 2000 onwards, Iran's fertility rate seems to have stabilised and, based on the demographic transition theory, it is not expected to see many changes in the coming years.2 At the top of the challenges related to population, ageing in Iran is the concern of lonely or unmarried older people who live in families with a small household dime…
Marina Romanello, Wenjia Cai, Anthony Costello, Stella Hartinger, Kris Murray, Georgiana Gordon Stratchan(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] No climate change justice in lieu of global authorship equity — Authors' reply.thelancet.comClimate change is the biggest threat to individual and public health of this century.1 But although no country is immune, people living in low-income settings (which historically contributed the least to the climate crisis) are disproportionately affected.2 Through its annual reports, the Lancet Countdown has exposed the low prioritisation of climate change and health in countries' political agendas and how the failure of high-income countries to deliver a robust response and international climate finance has so far undermined timely action.
Mario R. Fernández(2023-04-01). Canadá: Historia (y presente) de persecución e ironía.globalizacion.caLa hostilidad de una persona a otra, de un grupo humano a otro, incluso de una nación o varias naciones a otra, es realidad. El odio que muchas veces mantiene la hostilidad no es espontáneo como se lo presenta, ni…
Mark E Lindsay, James P Pirruccello, Patrick T Ellinor, Eric J Topol(2023-04-01). [Perspectives] Digitising the aorta to prevent dissection.thelancet.comDuring the 2022 FIFA World Cup, there was shock when the talented US sportswriter Grant Wahl died after an aortic dissection. The cause of aortic dissections in young healthy individuals is often a genetic predisposition towards failure of the extracellular matrix, the structure that gives strength to the aortic wall. Dissections of the ascending aorta are associated with high mortality rates and are a leading cause of sudden cardiac death. Despite the severity of the condition, the management of aortic aneurysm and dissection has not changed greatly in decades.
Mehr Muhammad Adeel Riaz, Marie-Claire Wangari, Joy K Mugambi(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] No climate change justice in lieu of global authorship equity.thelancet.comThe 2022 Countdown on health and climate change1 highlighted the impacts of climate change due to human-made disasters on the overall physical and socioeconomic fabric of human life. This Countdown aims to highlight the global experiences but fails to translate the global point of view in terms of the report's authorship.
Molly Rosenzweig, Left Voice.(2023-04-01). Biden's Proposed Budget Is Nothing But Empty Promises.popularresistance.orgOn March 9, Joe Biden announced his budget plan for fiscal year 2024. Not much of it is likely to pass, since there's a slim majority by Republicans in the House, and much of it is in preparation for the 2024 election. He proposed many social programs and tax increases on the wealthy, many things which he didn't even fight for when Democrats controlled both the House and Senate. Biden likely made these proposals because he knows they won't pass, but he can still say he's at least trying. He touts the paltry things he was able to pass and continues to promote his rose-colored outlook and some elements of economic…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is your exercise program heart-healthy?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgYou're getting to the gym regularly. Meeting your friends for a walk around the block. Maybe aerobics class is your go-to exercise. But is your exercise program the best for your heart health? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease. Experts agree getting regular exercise is…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Consumer Health: What are the symptoms of TB?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgWorld TB Day will be observed Friday, March 24, which makes this a good time to learn about this potentially serious infectious disease. In 2021, 7,882 cases of tuberculosis, or TB, were diagnosed in the U.S., and up to 13 million people in the U.S. were living with latent TB, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An estimated 10.6 million cases were diagnosed worldwide in 2021, according to the World Health Organization. TB is caused by…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding chronic kidney disease.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease but did not have any symptoms, so far as I knew. Are there early symptoms that I missed? Is this hereditary? Should I be advising family members? Is this curable? Am I at risk for other issues? ANSWER: In its early stages, chronic kidney disease rarely causes noticeable symptoms. Kidney disease happens when the kidneys have been damaged and no longer work as they should. Kidneys are…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Heart failure induces cardiac and stem cell aging, Mayo Clinic study finds.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Senescence is an aspect of aging that involves a biological dysfunction that occurs in response to repetitive stressors. Biological aging is associated with an increase in the incidence of cardiovascular disease, but whether heart failure is itself a senescent process independent of age is less clear. Senescent cells acquire a phenotype — characteristics that are genetically related — that may lead to inflammation and induce senescence in neighboring cells, which also can…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can the MIND diet improve brain health?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgYou might be hearing more about the MIND diet of late. A recent study has added to the evidence that the diet, which includes a variety of brain-friendly foods, may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Angie Murad, a registered dietitian and nutritionist and patient educator at Mayo Clinic, explains the benefits of incorporating foods included in the MIND diet. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/hoPg4bkKemQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 01) is…
Olivier Uwishema(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Rwanda's health-care transformation: a case study for war-torn countries.thelancet.comAs the world commemorates the 29th anniversary of Rwanda's genocide against the Tutsi people in 1994, now is an excellent moment to reflect on the remarkable progress the country has made in its health-care system. Despite the devastating loss of life and infrastructure in the aftermath of the Tutsi genocide, Rwanda has been able to rebuild its health-care system and provide its citizens with access to quality care. This progress is a powerful lesson for countries in war conflicts and a testament to the resilience and determination of the Rwandan people.
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-01). Four Candidates to Run in Türkiye Presidential Elections.orinocotribune.comThe Supreme Electoral Council (YSK) of Türkiye announced that four candidates will be eligible to participate in the May 14 presidential election. | The collection of signatures of presidential candidates proposed by non-parliamentary parties closed on March 27. Only two politicians (Muharrem ƒ∞nce and Sinan Ogan) were able to collect the required 100,000 signatures required to be a candidate for parties that do not have parliamentary representation. ƒ∞nce received 114,657 voter signatures, while Sinan Oƒüan received 111,502. | MP Kemal Kilicdaroglu and incumbent President…
Paul Weinberg, The Breach.(2023-04-01). Housing Crisis Pushes Once-Thriving Co-op Movement Back Into Spotlight.popularresistance.orgWhen Eric Tuck lost two jobs at separate times in the 1980s, the Greenhill housing co-operative where he lived provided emergency assistance to him and his family. | First, Tuck was laid off from National Steel in Hamilton, Ont. Two years later, he was laid off again from Firestone Tire Factory, only six months after he'd taken the job. | Tuck was the sole breadwinner back then, raising two young children with his partner. Thrown out of work, he was forced to go on unemployment insurance, which was not enough to supplement his lost wages. But his co-op came through—both times—with a subsidy to reduce…
People's Dispatch.(2023-04-01). Saudi Arabia Joins Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.popularresistance.orgThe government of Saudi Arabia decided to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a dialogue partner on Wednesday, March 29, making it the third Arab country to do so after Egypt and Qatar. | The decision to join the SCO was taken in a cabinet meeting headed by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Saudi Arabia's dialogue partner status can be converted into full membership of the group in the future. | The SCO was established in 2001 with China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan as members. It is the successor of the Shanghai…
Petteri Muukkonen(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Geography education to help understand discrimination in climate change and health.thelancet.comThilagawathi A Deivanayagam and colleagues1 have highlighted that the effects of climate change are not equally distributed around the world, creating discrimination related to climate change and health. The authors mentioned briefly that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recognises education as one way to address this issue.2 However, the problem is so large and multidimensional that it should be answered with cross-disciplinary solutions. The effects of climate change vary across countries and regions due to differences in geography, history, and economic development.
Reinhardt(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] The role of police enforcement in public health emergencies.thelancet.comThe COVID-19 pandemic, which has lasted for nearly 3 years, has killed millions of people worldwide. Globally, during this public health emergency of international concern, the police have played an important role in maintaining social stability and preventing the crisis from further escalating during lockdowns.1 They also partnered with local centres for disease control and prevention (CDC) to track citizens' information to prevent the virus from spreading and conducted crisis communication to keep people away from misinformation.
Richard Horton(2023-04-01). [Comment] Offline: Here is how we avoid collapse.thelancet.comWHO is celebrating health for all on World Health Day (April 7). The agency's messages are important and familiar—that all people deserve good health in a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world; that health is an essential human right; and that universal health coverage is the means to that end. No one could argue with WHO's intentions. But there is an important missing truth. The planet and the life it nurtures are under threat from our own greed, exploitation, and mendacity. Unless the dangers humans have created are addressed, health for all will be nothing more than whimsical fantasy.
Robert Inlakesh(2023-04-01). The Azerbaijan-Israel Alliance Poses A Risk To Iran, The Region And International Trade.thelastamericanvagabond.comAzerbaijan is a central piece in the emerging Middle Corridor trade route, connecting China to Europe, but its relations with Tel Aviv and growing rift between it and Tehran could destabilize not only the region, but also international trade. Since Azerbaijan's war with Armenia in 2020, over territory in Nagorno-Karabakh, Baku's relations with Tehran have
Sarah L Chellappa(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Intersectional inequities in academia.thelancet.comGender equality in academia still faces enduring challenges globally, with under-representation of women in leadership and decision-making positions. However, most universities and research institutions actively implement gender equality plans and undertake activities aimed at increasing it. Despite this remarkable progress, intersectionality lags behind. This term, first coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, corresponds to the "lens through which you can see where power comes and collides, where it interlocks and intersects".
Saurav Sarkar, In These Times.(2023-04-01). What Unionized Starbucks Workers Think Of Howard Schultz' Testimony.popularresistance.orgThe latest round in the fight between Starbucks and its nascent barista network‚Äâ—‚ÄâStarbucks Workers United (SBWU)‚Äâ—‚Äâcame to a head on Wednesday with the appearance of former CEO and current board member Howard Schultz at the Senate Committee on Housing, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). | "It was honestly hard not to laugh out loud at some of the [bald-faced] lies he told," said James Greene, a fired Starbucks shift supervisor in the Pittsburgh area. | "He denied breaking the law repeatedly as senators were listing off mu…
scorinoco(2023-04-01). Ecuador: Impeachment Motion Against President Lasso Advances.orinocotribune.comThe Legislative Administration Council (CAL) of Ecuador's National Assembly approved by six votes in favor and one against the Constitutional Court's ruling to initiate an impeachment trial against President Guillermo Lasso. The vote took place on Friday, March 31. | The procedure now passes to the Auditing Commission, whose members have been requested by the CAL to suspend other processes and political trials in progress in order to prioritize the impeachment motion against Lasso for allegations of embezzlement, as stated by the Constitutional Court. | The Auditing Commission will meet in the coming days to set…
scorinoco(2023-04-01). The Fight Against Corruption, the Banner of Chavismo.orinocotribune.comBy Jesús Faría — Mar 31, 2023 | The Bolivarian Revolution was born in a historical confrontation against multiple forces and phenomena that plunged the country at the end of the 20th century in one of the greatest crises in the nation's history. It was an economic, social and political crisis, as well as a moral crisis of enormous proportions. Let us remember that the military rebellion of February 4, 1992 condemned the disgusting moral decomposition of the political and economic elites. Punto Fijismo [two-party system in Venezuela before the Bolivarian Revolution] was crumbling in the swamp of corruption, w…
scorinoco(2023-04-01). Venezuela Opposition Primaries Falter Between Exclusions, Criticisms, and Lawsuits.orinocotribune.comVenezuelan opposition parties continue to announce their candidates for the 2024 presidential elections amid an environment marked by division, questions of "legitimacy," disqualified pre-candidates, and pleas to the US for more sanctions against the country's government. | Complaints of exclusion, characterizing other aspirants as "scorpions," accusations of treason, attributions of mental illness, etc. seem to be part of a campaign where the highly publicized "unity" is beginning to be exposed as a fabrication. | The so-called Unitary Platform for Venezuela (PUV), made up of the former members of the G4 platfor…
scorinoco(2023-04-01). Wall Street Journal Reporter Arrested in Russia on Suspicion of Espionage.orinocotribune.comA Wall Street Journal correspondent working in Russia, Evan Gershkovich, was arrested in the city of Ekaterinburg in the Urals by the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia on suspicion of espionage. The Russian security agency announced the news of the arrest through a statement issued on Thursday, March 30. | The FSB explained that Gershkovich, who previously worked for the Moscow Times and AFP in Moscow, has been accused of trying to "collect classified information" about a military industry factory, in violation of Russian laws on state secrets. | The FSB alleged that the WSJ reporter, a US citizen who has…
shenby g(2023-04-01). Starbucks' Howard Schultz testifies on "scorched earth union busting" before Senate.liberationnews.org Howard Schultz, board member and former CEO of Starbucks, testified Wednesday the 29th before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee on what Starbucks workers describe as the company's "scorched earth" union busting campaign. Schultz finally agreed to testify one day before a scheduled subpoena vote against him.
Staff(2023-04-01). Un hombre se suicida después de hablar con un chatbot de Inteligencia Artificial.cubadebate.cuUn hombre belga se suicidó después de chatear con un chatbot de IA en una aplicación llamada Chai. El incidente plantea la cuestión de cómo las empresas y los gobiernos pueden regular y mitigar mejor los riesgos de la IA, especialmente cuando se trata de salud mental.
Staff(2023-04-01). Bahamas retorna a 11 migrantes irregulares cubanos.cubadebate.cuEste viernes 31 de marzo en horas de la tarde arribó al Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí de La Habana, un avión procedente de Bahamas con 11 migrantes irregulares devueltos por las autoridades del país vecino, en la décima operación de este tipo que realizan en el presente año, con 502 personas retornadas.
Staff(2023-04-01). Ballet en Cuba celebra el mes de la danza con diversas actividades.cubadebate.cuMuy activo comienza abril en Cuba el ballet, hermoso arte de las puntas, en el llamado mes de la danza. Este domingo se inaugura el 28 Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la enseñanza del Ballet, que reunirá en La Habana a casi 300 participantes de 14 países y a todas las escuelas provinciales de este arte en Cuba.
Staff(2023-04-01). Damián Arce y Rafael Joubert lideran el equipo de boxeo de Cuba para los V Juegos del Alba.cubadebate.cuDamián Arce y Rafael Joubert destacan en el septeto de hombres seleccionado por Cuba para incursionar en los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela. Los otros miembros del elenco varonil están en pleno ascenso: Rogerlandy Delís (63,5 kg), Jorge Daniel Forcades (71 kg), Jorge Manuel Soto (80 kg), Fredy Alberto Pérez (92 kg) y Yoel Alejandro Duvergel (+92 kg).
Staff(2023-04-01). Innovadores de La Habana impulsaron casi 800 iniciativas en 2022.cubadebate.cuLos innovadores de la capital de Cuba impulsaron durante 2022 casi 800 iniciativas con un impacto económico de más de 181,3 millones de pesos (unos 7,5 millones de dólares), se conoció hoy en una reunión del sector. Resulta importante seguir consolidando el papel de las universidades y fortalecer sus relaciones con las entidades laborales.
Staff(2023-04-01). Sebastián Piñera será citado a declarar por la causa de crímenes de lesa humanidad.cubadebate.cuLa fiscal de Alta Complejidad Centro Norte, Ximena Chong, ha citado a declarar al exmandatario chileno Sebastián Piñera en calidad de imputado en la investigación de las violaciones de los derechos humanos durante el estallido social de 2019. Piñera "ha colaborado permanentemente con la investigación" y "ya prestó declaración en esta causa".
Staff(2023-04-01). Peru: Congress Accepts Vacancy Motion Against De Facto President Boluarte.orinocotribune.com The Peruvian Congress accepted a vacancy motion against de facto President Dina Boluarte, which will be put to a vote in the next session of the parliament to decide if it will admitted for debate. The news was announced by the president of Congress, José Williams. | The vacancy motion accuses Boluarte of being morally unfit for office, because since she took office in December 2022, over 70 Peruvians have died in anti-government protests. A majority of Peruvians demand the resignation of Boluarte and the Congress and call for new general elections, accusing Boluarte and the Congress of a parliamentary coup again…
Staff(2023-04-01). Venezuela's National Assembly Approves Law to Seize Assets Linked to Corruption.orinocotribune.com The National Assembly (AN) of Venezuela has unanimously approved the Organic Law on Asset Forfeiture, a legal mechanism in the Venezuelan state's fight against corruption and related crimes. The bill was approved in first discussion at a special session of the National Assembly held on Friday, March 31. | National Assembly deputy and chief of the PSUV bloc, Diosdado Cabello, presented before the plenary the bill, containing 46 articles in 4 chapter, to give legal effect to the seizure of properties linked to corruption and terrorism. | This law will allow the State to take ownership of seized assets related to cr…
Staff(2023-04-01). Collectif Palestine Vaincra presents on Palestinian youth resistance and international solidarity in Toulouse.samidoun.net On Wednesday, 29 March, the Mirail Struggle Committee invited the Collectif Palestine Vaincra to lead a discussion and presentation at the University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès in Toulouse, France about the resistance of Palestinian youth, historically and at present. This marks the third time that Palestine solidarity events have been organized as part of the student mobilization …
Staff(2023-04-01). Land Day in Toulouse: Rally demands end to Tel Aviv-Toulouse "twinning"samidoun.net On Thursday, 30 March — Palestinian Land Day — over 30 organizations joined the call for a rally in Toulouse, France, in support of the Palestinian people and to demand the end of the twinning of Toulouse with Tel Aviv. In particular, Palestinian activists and members of Collectif Palestine Vaincra, Toulouse Anti-CRA, Truth and Justice Committee 31, UJFP, AFPS, Attac, CGT Educ'action, Solidaire , LJR, …
Taylor Giorno(2023-04-01). Gun Rights Groups Continue to Target Assault Weapons Bans Amid Mass Shootings.truthout.orgA fatal shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville on Monday left three students and three adults dead and reignited a contentious political debate around gun policy. Following reports that the shooter used legally-obtained AR-style weapons, President Joe Biden once again called for a ban on assault weapons. But a federal ban is unlikely to pass a divided Congress, in part due to the… |
The Energy & Environmental Legal Institute(2023-04-01). The Rockefeller Way: The Family's Covert 'Climate Change' Plan.globalresearch.caFirst published in December 2016, this article is of relevance to an understanding of the ongoing debate on Climate Change as well the Green New Deal, largely controlled by the financial establishment. The Rockefellers also play a key role in …
The Lancet(2023-04-01). [Editorial] Nigeria: health as a political prerequisite.thelancet.com1 year ago, we published The Lancet Nigeria Commission: investing in health and the future of the nation, which carefully laid out how investing in health would enable Nigeria to fulfil its immense potential and power—in the region, the continent, and on the world stage. The report was led by Professor Ibrahim Abubakar (UCL, London) and written by Nigerians, for Nigerians. The Commission called for health to be placed at the centre of a new social contract, to energise engagement in society, to generate wealth, and ultimately to help inspire a new generation of Nigerians, as the country becomes one of the m…
Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute For Social Research.(2023-04-01). China's Historical Destiny Is To Stand With The Third World.popularresistance.orgOn 20 March 2023, China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin spent over four hours in private conversation. According to official statements after the meeting, the two leaders talked about the increasing economic and strategic partnership between China and Russia — including building the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline — and the Chinese peace initiative for the war in Ukraine. Putin said that 'many of the provisions of the peace plan put forward by China are consonant with Russian approaches and can be taken as the basis for a peaceful settlement when the West and Kiev are ready fo…
Wei Yu, Nuvpreet Kalra, Melissa Garriga, LA Progressive.(2023-04-01). Warmongers In Congress Use Tik-Tok To Justify Aggression Towards China.popularresistance.orgLast Thursday, a Congressional hearing took place where the TikTok CEO was grilled for five hours on the grounds of "security concerns." This was days after the FBI and DOJ launched an investigation on the Chinese-owned American company. Isn't it ironic that while the US government is putting TikTok under the magnifying glass, it's turning a blind eye to its own surveillance programs on the American people? | Ten years ago, Edward Snowden told the whole world the truth about the US global surveillance programs. If Congress cares about our digital privacy, it should first begin by investigating the surveillance po…
William Saas(2023-04-01). Stayed on Freedom w/ Dan Berger.mronline.org Money on the Left presents a public conversation with Dan Berger about his important new book, Stayed on Freedom: The Long History of Black Power through One Family's Journey (Basic Books, 2023). Berger's Stayed on Freedom tells a new history of Black Liberation through the intertwined narratives‚ÄØof two grassroots organizers.
WSWS(2023-04-01). Preview release of ChatGPT shows potential of artificial intelligence.wsws.orgChatGPT, released as a free prototype by the research laboratory OpenAI last November, is a powerful artificial intelligence technology with socially transformative potential that is being used under capitalism to eliminate jobs, increase exploitation and automate warfare.
Yuko Nagasaka(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Japan's role for a peaceful and healthier world.thelancet.comI read Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Comment about Japan's vision for the G7 Hiroshima Summit with great interest.1 However, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also published Comments before the G7 Ise-Shima Summit.
Yuri Rubtsov(2023-04-01). History: Hitler was Financed by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.globalresearch.caNote to readers: please click the share buttons above | feature image: Hitler, Schacht and Prescott Bush | First published by Global Research in May 2016, Minor edits by Global Research. Title as in the original. | Incisive historical analysis. | From World War …
Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy.(2023-04-01). Mexico's AMLO Calls Out US 'Oligarchy' At Biden's 'Democracy' Summit.popularresistance.orgAMLO strongly implied that the United States is an oligarchy, not a real democracy. He argued that the government needs to challenge the power of the economic elites if it truly wants to be democratic. | López Obrador opened his speech warning, "Many of the great crimes against humanity have been committed in the name of God or in the name of democracy". | "In some countries, the oligarchy reigns with the faàßade of democracy", he said, not so subtly referencing his northern neighbor. | "How can we talk about democracy if there is no separation of economic power and political power?" AMLO asked. | He added…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-01). Four Candidates Running in Türkiye Presidential Elections.orinocotribune.comThe Supreme Electoral Council (YSK) of Türkiye announced that four candidates will be eligible to participate in the May 14 presidential election. | The collection of signatures of presidential candidates proposed by non-parliamentary parties closed on March 27. Only two politicians (Muharrem ƒ∞nce and Sinan Ogan) were able to collect the required 100,000 signatures required to be a candidate for parties that do not have parliamentary representation. ƒ∞nce received 114,657 voter signatures, while Sinan Oƒüan received 111,502. | MP Kemal Kilicdaroglu and incumbent President…
Staff(2023-04-01). Reducir el déficit fiscal: Una tarea de país para preservar la equidad y justicia social.cubadebate.cuEstamos ante un asunto tan complejo, que rebasa las dimensiones del Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios (MFP) por sus vínculos con varios organismos y sectores de la sociedad, además de impactar en la vida de los cubanos y que, por tanto, amerita en más de una ocasión ser llevado a la televisión, a los medios de comunicación, en aras de contribuir a la educación económica del pueblo.
Staff(2023-04-01). ETECSA desmiente noticia falsa sobre APN de prueba.cubadebate.cuEn los últimos días ha circulado una noticia falsa sobre la APN de prueba de ETECSA, informó en Twitter la empresa de telecomunicaciones. "Si configuras la APN falsa y sigues navegando, se debe a que la red móvil la redirecciona automáticamente a la APN nauta". "Al usar estos APNs, la red realiza un proceso de registro y pueden cambiar la celda y la portadora".
Staff(2023-04-01). SNB 62: Industriales, Villa Clara y Mayabeque lideran.cubadebate.cuLos cómodos triunfos de Industriales y Mayabeque, unidos al fracaso de Villa Clara, propiciaron hoy un triple empate en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, todos con cota de 3-1 al cumplirse la cuarta fecha competitiva.
Staff(2023-04-01). Aprueban escala progresiva para el pago de impuestos en Cuba.cubadebate.cuSe ratifica la aplicación de las actuales cuantías en el pago de la Contribución Especial a la Seguridad Social y el Impuesto sobre los Ingresos Personales a todos los trabajadores asalariados por las remuneraciones salariales, la distribución de utilidades y los fondos de estimulación hasta 15 000.00 pesos mensuales.
Staff(2023-04-01). La humanidad podría ser inmortal en 8 años gracias a los nanobots.cubadebate.cuEl exingeniero de Google Ray Kurzweil afirmó que en ocho años el ser humano conseguiría ser inmortal gracias a la creación de "nanobots". El exingeniero de Google mencionó que los "nanobots" tendrán la capacidad de reparar las células y los tejidos dañados que se deterioran a medida que el cuerpo envejece.
Andrew Korybko(2023-04-01). Popular Expectations About BRICS' New Currency Project Should Be Tempered.thealtworld.comThere's no doubt that BRICS' planned creation of a new reserve currency will accelerate de-dollarization processes and advance financial multipolarity, but that's very different from the dollar's death that many folks prematurely predicted. | Duma Deputy Chairman Alexander Babakov's remarks last week in Delhi during the
Andrew Korybko(2023-04-01). The Azerbaijani-Israeli "United Front" Against Iran Raises Some Serious Questions.thealtworld.comFrom the Russian perspective, any partnership aimed against third parties is concerning, hence why Moscow is expected to tacitly disapprove of the Azerbaijani-Israeli "united front" against Iran even if it doesn't publicly express such sentiment owing to its sensitive ties with Baku. | Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen declared the creation of a "
Caitlin Johnstone(2023-04-01). Australia Isn't A Nation, It's A US Military Base With Kangaroos.thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | One of the many, many signs that Australia is nothing more than a US military and intelligence asset is the way its government has consistently refused to intervene to protect Australian citizen Julian Assange from political persecution at the hands of the US empire. | In a new article titled "
Larry Johnson(2023-04-01). Putting Evan Gershkovich in Context.sonar21.com I am fascinated by the reaction to my article that , in my view, was about freedom of the press. Press freedom is not and should not be a right…
thecommunists(2023-04-01). Israeli persecution of Palestinians taken to a new level in January.thecommunists.orgIn January 2023 alone, 35 Palestinian people were murdered by either the so-called Israeli 'Defence Force' (IDF) or by the even more bloodthirsty (if that is possible) zionist settler movement, a horrific fact that was marked mostly by its near total absence from the TV and newspaper reports emitting from within the multiheaded imperialist western …
Staff(2023-04-02). Víctor Fowler, ganador del Premio Nacional de Periodismo Cultural José Antonio Fernández de Castro.cubadebate.cuEl Premio Nacional de Periodismo Cultural José Antonio Fernández de Castro, por la obra de toda la vida, correspondiente al Ministerio de Cultura, este año fue entregado al columnista, ensayista, poeta, crítico y escritor Víctor Fowler. Victor Fowler, miembro de la Unión Nacional de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba, nació en La Habana en 1960.
Betsey Piette(2023-04-01). Chemical leaks danger to community drinking water in Philadelphia.workers.org In the late afternoon of March 26, Philadelphia residents received a jarring emergency alert that it was not safe to drink or use the water. A chemical leak from a factory in Bristol threatened to contaminate the Delaware River water. For the next few days, the city's water department continued . . . |
G. Dunkel(2023-04-01). Hunger in Haiti made in the U.S.workers.org The United States under enslaver president Thomas Jefferson imposed a blockade of Haiti in 1806, which lasted until 1862. This was the first of a multitude of sanctions the U.S. has imposed on Haiti, which have hindered, distorted and delayed its economic development. Haiti's historic lack of economic independence and . . . |
John Perry(2023-04-01). The United Nations is Being Used by the U.S. in its Propaganda War Against Nicaragua.covertactionmagazine.comBiased new report lends weight to U.S. regime-change operations targeting left-wing Sandinista government. While the United States pays little regard to the human rights of many of its own citizens, it manifests intense interest in those of countries that it regards as its enemies. Nicaragua, designated by both Trump and Biden as a "strategic threat," …
Staff(2023-04-01). Damián Arce y Rafael Joubert lideran el equipo de boxeo de Cuba para los V Juegos del Alba.cubadebate.cuDamián Arce y Rafael Joubert destacan en el septeto de hombres seleccionado por Cuba para incursionar en los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela. Los otros miembros del elenco varonil están en pleno ascenso: Rogerlandy Delís (63,5 kg), Jorge Daniel Forcades (71 kg), Jorge Manuel Soto (80 kg), Fredy Alberto Pérez (92 kg) y Yoel Alejandro Duvergel (+92 kg).
Staff(2023-04-01). Innovadores de La Habana impulsaron casi 800 iniciativas en 2022.cubadebate.cuLos innovadores de la capital de Cuba impulsaron durante 2022 casi 800 iniciativas con un impacto económico de más de 181,3 millones de pesos (unos 7,5 millones de dólares), se conoció hoy en una reunión del sector. Resulta importante seguir consolidando el papel de las universidades y fortalecer sus relaciones con las entidades laborales.
Staff(2023-04-01). Ballet en Cuba celebra el mes de la danza con diversas actividades.cubadebate.cuMuy activo comienza abril en Cuba el ballet, hermoso arte de las puntas, en el llamado mes de la danza. Este domingo se inaugura el 28 Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la enseñanza del Ballet, que reunirá en La Habana a casi 300 participantes de 14 países y a todas las escuelas provinciales de este arte en Cuba.
Staff(2023-04-01). Bahamas retorna a 11 migrantes irregulares cubanos.cubadebate.cuEste viernes 31 de marzo en horas de la tarde arribó al Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí de La Habana, un avión procedente de Bahamas con 11 migrantes irregulares devueltos por las autoridades del país vecino, en la décima operación de este tipo que realizan en el presente año, con 502 personas retornadas.
Staff(2023-04-01). Un hombre se suicida después de hablar con un chatbot de Inteligencia Artificial.cubadebate.cuUn hombre belga se suicidó después de chatear con un chatbot de IA en una aplicación llamada Chai. El incidente plantea la cuestión de cómo las empresas y los gobiernos pueden regular y mitigar mejor los riesgos de la IA, especialmente cuando se trata de salud mental.
Staff(2023-04-01). Sebastián Piñera será citado a declarar por la causa de crímenes de lesa humanidad.cubadebate.cuLa fiscal de Alta Complejidad Centro Norte, Ximena Chong, ha citado a declarar al exmandatario chileno Sebastián Piñera en calidad de imputado en la investigación de las violaciones de los derechos humanos durante el estallido social de 2019. Piñera "ha colaborado permanentemente con la investigación" y "ya prestó declaración en esta causa".
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-01). Bankrolled by EU and U.S., Poland to produce, ship 100 armored vehicles to Ukraine.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPolish RadioApril 1, 2023 Poland to produce 100 Rosomak military vehicles for Ukraine: PM Poland will build 100 Rosomak armoured military vehicles for Ukraine under a deal agreed with the European Union and the United States, the Polish prime minister said on Saturday. Speaking at an armaments plant in Siemianowice ≈ölƒÖskie in the south of …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-01). U.S. to deliver 800 Hellfire missiles to Poland.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPolish RadioApril 1, 2023 US Congress OKs sale of Hellfire missiles to Poland: defence minister The US Congress has cleared the sale of 800 Hellfire missiles to Poland, the Polish defence minister has announced, amid Russia's more than 13-month-long war in neighbouring Ukraine. "The US Congress has approved the purchase by Poland of 800 Hellfire …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-01). NWO values: Marin is just so damn proud fellow Finns will submit to NATO.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comYle NewsMarch 31, 2023 Sanna Marin on Nato process: "I am very proud of the Finnish people" Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has praised the Finnish people for their role in Finland's "historic" accession to the Nato alliance. The last potential barrier to Finland's membership was removed late on Thursday evening when Turkey's parliament voted …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-01). With Erdogan's approval, "Finland will celebrate Easter as new member of NATO"antibellum679354512.wordpress.comYle NewsApril 1, 2023 Erdogan has signed ratification of Finland's Nato membership President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed the Turkish parliament's decision to ratify Finland's Nato membership, several Turkish media outlets reported on Saturday. The president's final decision has been published in Turkey's official gazette. The Turkish parliament decided late on Thursday to ratify Finland's …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-01). 29th Georgian soldier killed in Ukraine.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comCivil GeorgiaApril 1, 2023 Georgian Fighter Killed in Ukraine Another Georgian fighter, Mikheil Mazanashvili has been killed while fighting in Ukraine, the Georgian Foreign Ministry confirmed to Civil.ge. The Ministry noted that the Georgian Embassy in Ukraine has been informed and is taking the necessary steps to repatriate the body to Georgia. *** This latest …
Aarathi Prasad(2023-04-01). [Perspectives] Annabel Sowemimo: countering inequities in health care.thelancet.comAnnabel Sowemimo is a community sexual and reproductive health (CSRH) registrar in Leicester, UK, working at the Haymarket Health clinic and Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital. She was born in London to a father who came to England from Nigeria as a medical graduate hoping to become a surgeon, and a mother Sowemimo describes as "an advocate for people", who was a special educational needs teacher and had been raised in 1960s' London in a family of working-class Nigerian migrants.
Alberto Palmarrosa Inciarte(2023-04-01). El tropel bancario en los EE.UU.globalizacion.caEn todo sistema de producción en que toda la trama del proceso de reproducción descansa sobre el crédito cuando este cesa repentinamente y solo se admiten los pagos al contado, tiene que producirse inmediatamente una crisis, una demanda violenta y…
Andrew Korybko(2023-04-01). The US-Backed Color Revolution in Israel Just Reached Crisis Proportions.orinocotribune.comBy Andrew Korybko — Mar 27, 2023 | At all costs, America believes that it must do whatever's necessary to prevent the Israeli state from exercising its sovereign right under Bibi's restored leadership to balance between the US-led West's Golden Billion and the Sino-Russo Entente in the New Cold War instead of decisively take the former's side against the latter. Most immediately, its "deep state" wants Israel to arm Kiev, which Bibi himself warned earlier this month could abruptly catalyze a crisis with Russia in Syria, thus opening a "second front" in the US' Eurasian-wide "containment" campaign. | There's…
Brenda Norrell(2023-04-01). College Withdraws Honorary Degree Due to Vatican Desecration of Mount Graham.indybay.orgSuny Geneseo College bulletin said that a planned honorary degree has been withdrawn for a Vatican planetary scientist because the Vatican is responsible for the telescope long opposed by Apaches on sacred Mount Graham in central Arizona.
cameron orr(2023-04-01). From county farm to statewide fame, Nellie Stone Johnson's journey.cpusa.org As we round out Women's History Month, we honor Nellie Allen Stone Johnson, radical farmer, African American union leader, NAACP and Urban League civil rights activist, Farm-Labor organizer, and Young Communist League member, who left an inexhaustible and distinguished legacy of struggle. Born Nellie Allen in 1905 to a rural Minnesota family of radical …
Earth Day Santa Cruz(2023-04-01). Saturday 4/22: Earth Day Santa Cruz.indybay.orgDowntown Santa Cruz. Free parking will be available at the County building, located at 701 Ocean St. It is a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to the event.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Bytedance owned app gains U.S. popularity.ecns.cnBytedance owned lifestyle-sharing platform Lemon8 hits the US App Store's top 10 downloaded apps this week amid ban discussions of Bytedance's Tik Tok, surpassing Youtube, WhatsApp, Gmail and Facebook.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Comicomment: U.S. summit makes a mockery of democracy.ecns.cnThe United States, with its tattered version of "American-style democracy," hosted the second so-called "Summit for Democracy" this week. However, the country is plagued by chronic issues such as money in politics, racial discrimination, gun and police violence, and wealth polarization. Human rights legislation and justice have suffered an extreme regression, further undermining the basic rights and freedoms of the American people.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region sees growth in foreign trade in Jan-Feb.ecns.cnThe Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region saw its foreign trade increase by 6 percent year on year to 783.15 billion yuan (around 113.97 billion U.S. dollars) in the first two months of 2023, said customs of Shijiazhuang, capital city of north China's Hebei Province.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). China continues zero tariffs on coal imports.ecns.cnChina's policy move that continues to implement zero tariffs on coal imports until the end of this year is expected to keep the energy supply stable and help lower costs for companies that rely on the use of imported coals, a finance official said.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Major projects worth over 500 bln yuan start in central China.ecns.cnCentral China's Hunan Province on Thursday launched 1,158 major projects with a total investment of 522.1 billion yuan (about 75.98 billion U.S. dollars), according to the provincial government.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). China's manufacturing sector ranks world's first for 13 consecutive years.ecns.cnThe added value of China's manufacturing sector accounted for nearly 30 percent of the global total in 2022, ranking first in the world for 13 consecutive years, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Politicizing trade, tech issue will eventually backfire: Chinese FM.ecns.cnTo politicize, instrumentalize and weaponize trade and tech issues and destabilize the global industrial and supply chains will benefit no one and will eventually backfire, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Japanese FM to begin two-day China visit.ecns.cnJapanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will visit China at the invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang from Saturday to Sunday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Japanese FM to visit China.ecns.cnAt the invitation of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoshimasa Hayashi will visit China from April 1 to 2, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Chinese telescope LAMOST reaches new milestone in spectral data.ecns.cnThe Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST) has become the world's first sky survey telescope to release more than 22 million spectra, said the National Astronomical Observatories under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC).
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Unique water Yardang landform in Qinghai.ecns.cnLying in the Qaidam Basin, the Wusute Yadan Geological Park is home to a unique landscape which consists of wind-eroded rocks known as yardangs.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). China launches Yaogan-34 04 remote sensing satellite.ecns.cnThis remote sensing satellite will be used in areas such as land resources survey, urban planning, crop yield estimation, and disaster prevention and mitigation.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). China launches new Yaogan-34 remote sensing satellite.ecns.cnChina successfully sent a new remote sensing satellite of the Yaogan-34 series into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 2: 27 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Friday.
George Vradenburg(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Health for all requires commitment to healthy ageing.thelancet.comIn a Comment, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasised the "strategic importance of undertaking efforts on human security and universal health coverage [UHC]" during Japan's G7 presidency this year.1 Kishida highlighted three health-related priorities to realise this vision: first, strengthening global health architecture through improved international governance and sustainable financing; second, advancing UHC in…
It's Going Down(2023-04-01). Beyond "Alphabet Boys": Police Infiltration and Repression in the Denver Area.itsgoingdown.orgOn this episode of the It's Going Down podcast, we speak with a member of Colorado Springs Anti-Fascists about the history which has now been placed center stage on the popular podcast series, Alphabet Boys, which looks at how the FBI used informants during the George Floyd uprising in the Denver, Colorado area. As Democracy…
It's Going Down(2023-04-01). Mexico: Resistance and Repression in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.itsgoingdown.org The vultures of capitalism, colonialism, imperialism, and nation-states continue to circle over the Indigenous and campesino communities and lands of so-called southern Mexico. The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is the latest feeding ground. There, a multiplicity of national and international state and private interests seek the imposition by any means necessary of the Interoceanic Corridor of…
Jocalyn Clark(2023-04-01). [Perspectives] Equity for women in science: the role of gatekeepers.thelancet.comA new book by Cassidy Sugimoto and Vincent Larivière, Equity for Women in Science: Dismantling Systemic Barriers to Advancement, is aptly timed given concerns about the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic damaged women's productivity, visibility, and recognition within the research—publishing ecosystem. Equality within systems of knowledge production is not only right, as this book shows, denying such equality is also harmful.
Keith McHenry(2023-04-01). April Fools Day March to End Homelessness.indybay.orgOne of the agenda items at the weekly Food Not Bombs meeting was that morning's Lookout story "In the Public Interest: A new law-and-order approach to homelessness in Santa Cruz?"
Leila Doshmangir, Roghayeh Khabiri, Vladimir Sergeevich Gordeev(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Policies to address the impact of an ageing population in Iran.thelancet.comIran is experiencing an acceleration in population ageing, such that in 2022, the proportion of people older than 60 years in Iran exceeded 10% of the total population. At the same time, the population growth rate in Iran is 0 ∑7, the lowest rate during the past 25 years.1 From 2000 onwards, Iran's fertility rate seems to have stabilised and, based on the demographic transition theory, it is not expected to see many changes in the coming years.2 At the top of the challenges related to population, ageing in Iran is the concern of lonely or unmarried older people who live in families with a small household dime…
Marina Romanello, Wenjia Cai, Anthony Costello, Stella Hartinger, Kris Murray, Georgiana Gordon Stratchan(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] No climate change justice in lieu of global authorship equity — Authors' reply.thelancet.comClimate change is the biggest threat to individual and public health of this century.1 But although no country is immune, people living in low-income settings (which historically contributed the least to the climate crisis) are disproportionately affected.2 Through its annual reports, the Lancet Countdown has exposed the low prioritisation of climate change and health in countries' political agendas and how the failure of high-income countries to deliver a robust response and international climate finance has so far undermined timely action.
Mario R. Fernández(2023-04-01). Canadá: Historia (y presente) de persecución e ironía.globalizacion.caLa hostilidad de una persona a otra, de un grupo humano a otro, incluso de una nación o varias naciones a otra, es realidad. El odio que muchas veces mantiene la hostilidad no es espontáneo como se lo presenta, ni…
Mark E Lindsay, James P Pirruccello, Patrick T Ellinor, Eric J Topol(2023-04-01). [Perspectives] Digitising the aorta to prevent dissection.thelancet.comDuring the 2022 FIFA World Cup, there was shock when the talented US sportswriter Grant Wahl died after an aortic dissection. The cause of aortic dissections in young healthy individuals is often a genetic predisposition towards failure of the extracellular matrix, the structure that gives strength to the aortic wall. Dissections of the ascending aorta are associated with high mortality rates and are a leading cause of sudden cardiac death. Despite the severity of the condition, the management of aortic aneurysm and dissection has not changed greatly in decades.
Mehr Muhammad Adeel Riaz, Marie-Claire Wangari, Joy K Mugambi(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] No climate change justice in lieu of global authorship equity.thelancet.comThe 2022 Countdown on health and climate change1 highlighted the impacts of climate change due to human-made disasters on the overall physical and socioeconomic fabric of human life. This Countdown aims to highlight the global experiences but fails to translate the global point of view in terms of the report's authorship.
Nathan Taylor(2023-04-01). Mayor of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Fires Up Environmentalist Wrath.indybay.orgWhile the mountains in general, and Mont Blanc in particular, are now being forced to rethink their future and their economic activities in a context of accelerated climate change, some municipalities seem to be taking these considerations rather lightly.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Know the signs of strep throat in children.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgImage courtesy: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. "Group A streptococcal disease is a group of conditions caused by a bacteria called 'group A strep,'" says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "The one that people are probably most familiar with is strep throat. Strep throat is a relatively common infection,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is your exercise program heart-healthy?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgYou're getting to the gym regularly. Meeting your friends for a walk around the block. Maybe aerobics class is your go-to exercise. But is your exercise program the best for your heart health? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease. Experts agree getting regular exercise is…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Consumer Health: What are the symptoms of TB?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgWorld TB Day will be observed Friday, March 24, which makes this a good time to learn about this potentially serious infectious disease. In 2021, 7,882 cases of tuberculosis, or TB, were diagnosed in the U.S., and up to 13 million people in the U.S. were living with latent TB, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An estimated 10.6 million cases were diagnosed worldwide in 2021, according to the World Health Organization. TB is caused by…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Consumer Health: Colorectal cancer — risk factors and prevention.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the risk factors for colorectal cancer and what you can do to prevent it. Cancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum often are referred to together as colorectal cancer. Approximately 106,970 new cases of colon cancer and 46,050 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, according to the American Cancer Society. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Consumer Health: What do you know about cornea transplantation?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgA cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea. Nearly 80,000 corneal transplants were performed worldwide in 2021, according to the Eye Bank Association of America. More than 2 million people have recovered their sight through corneal transplants since 1961. Why it's done A cornea transplant most…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Science Saturday: Understanding the speed of brain communication.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt often was thought that the speed of information transmitted among regions of the brain stabilized during early adolescence. A new study in Nature Neuroscience by Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from the Netherlands found transmission speeds continue to increase into early adulthood. Because problems such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders can emerge in late adolescence and early adulthood, a better understanding of brain development may help clinicians offer therapies to treat these disorders. "A fundamental understanding…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Managing your health during Ramadan fasting.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Depending on geography and the time of year when Ramadan occurs, daily fasting can range from as little as 10 hours in the winter months to more than 17 hours during the summer. This daily fast should not have a negative effect on health for most individuals. However, even if you have a chronic condition, including coronary artery disease,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding chronic kidney disease.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease but did not have any symptoms, so far as I knew. Are there early symptoms that I missed? Is this hereditary? Should I be advising family members? Is this curable? Am I at risk for other issues? ANSWER: In its early stages, chronic kidney disease rarely causes noticeable symptoms. Kidney disease happens when the kidneys have been damaged and no longer work as they should. Kidneys are…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Heart failure induces cardiac and stem cell aging, Mayo Clinic study finds.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Senescence is an aspect of aging that involves a biological dysfunction that occurs in response to repetitive stressors. Biological aging is associated with an increase in the incidence of cardiovascular disease, but whether heart failure is itself a senescent process independent of age is less clear. Senescent cells acquire a phenotype — characteristics that are genetically related — that may lead to inflammation and induce senescence in neighboring cells, which also can…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). $41 million federal grant to help Mayo Clinic, collaborators advance multiethnic Alzheimer's research.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alzheimer's disease affects people of all ethnic groups. Armed with $41 million in new federal funding, Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from 13 other institutions around the country are pursuing three multiethnic projects to identify targets for treatment. Alzheimer's disease robs victims of their memories and families of quality time with their loved ones. Deaths from Alzheimer's more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, and the number of people living with the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating colon cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member recently was diagnosed with colon cancer. After researching potential treatment options, I came across intraoperative radiation therapy. What is the difference between this and normal radiation? Is radiation a standard treatment option, or are there other approaches? ANSWER: Colon cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the U.S., with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Over a lifetime, it is estimated that 1 in 23 men and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can the MIND diet improve brain health?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgYou might be hearing more about the MIND diet of late. A recent study has added to the evidence that the diet, which includes a variety of brain-friendly foods, may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Angie Murad, a registered dietitian and nutritionist and patient educator at Mayo Clinic, explains the benefits of incorporating foods included in the MIND diet. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/hoPg4bkKemQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 01) is…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Babesiosis and what you need to know about the 2023 tick season.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAn infected black-legged tick can transmit babesiosis and other infections Tick season is underway in much of the U.S. This season, another tick-borne disease is on the list of concerns. That's because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found a significant increase in reported cases of babesiosis(bah-beez-E-oh-sis) infection in eastern parts of the U.S. "Babesiosis is another tick-borne disease that we hear about, in addition to Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and others," says Dr. Bobbi…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Innovative treatments for rectal cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic has been taking care of patients with rectal cancer for more than 100 years, dating back to the Mayo brothers. Even at that time, doctors were innovative with their approach to the care of patients with rectal cancer. That continues today as Mayo Clinic offers the latest in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon, explains some of the surgical treatment options being offered. Watch: Dr. Eric…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Women in science: Q&A with Martha Grogan, M.D.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDr. Martha Grogan March is Women's History Month and an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in science and research. Women make up just 33% of the world's researchers, according to the United Nations. That's changing according to Felicity Enders, Ph.D., director of the Office of Research Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. As is their role in the field. Today, there are "more women not only entering the field but also moving into leadership," she says. Among them…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on choosing the right running shoes.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, Minn. — Congratulations on setting a goal to run a long-distance race. You've just joined a group of more than 60 million people in the U.S. who participate in organized runs and races. Running doesn't require much gear, but well-fitting, running-specific shoes are a must. "Someone training for a long-distance run such as a marathon can log 800 or more miles before a race," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Patients with multiple tumors in one breast may not need mastectomy, research finds.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients who have multiple tumors in one breast may be able to avoid a mastectomy if the tumors can be removed while leaving enough breast tissue, according to research led by the Alliance in Clinical Trials in Oncology and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patients would receive breast-conserving therapy: a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy, rather than mastectomy. The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Watch: Dr. Judy…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgConsuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in almost any grocery store. Claims are Himalayan salt and other sea salts are a healthier alternative than regular table salt. Are the claims true? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says, before you stock up on Himalayan sea salt, there are some…
Olivier Uwishema(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Rwanda's health-care transformation: a case study for war-torn countries.thelancet.comAs the world commemorates the 29th anniversary of Rwanda's genocide against the Tutsi people in 1994, now is an excellent moment to reflect on the remarkable progress the country has made in its health-care system. Despite the devastating loss of life and infrastructure in the aftermath of the Tutsi genocide, Rwanda has been able to rebuild its health-care system and provide its citizens with access to quality care. This progress is a powerful lesson for countries in war conflicts and a testament to the resilience and determination of the Rwandan people.
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-01). Four Candidates to Run in Türkiye Presidential Elections.orinocotribune.comThe Supreme Electoral Council (YSK) of Türkiye announced that four candidates will be eligible to participate in the May 14 presidential election. | The collection of signatures of presidential candidates proposed by non-parliamentary parties closed on March 27. Only two politicians (Muharrem ƒ∞nce and Sinan Ogan) were able to collect the required 100,000 signatures required to be a candidate for parties that do not have parliamentary representation. ƒ∞nce received 114,657 voter signatures, while Sinan Oƒüan received 111,502. | MP Kemal Kilicdaroglu and incumbent President…
People's Dispatch.(2023-04-01). Saudi Arabia Joins Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.popularresistance.orgThe government of Saudi Arabia decided to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a dialogue partner on Wednesday, March 29, making it the third Arab country to do so after Egypt and Qatar. | The decision to join the SCO was taken in a cabinet meeting headed by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Saudi Arabia's dialogue partner status can be converted into full membership of the group in the future. | The SCO was established in 2001 with China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan as members. It is the successor of the Shanghai…
Petteri Muukkonen(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Geography education to help understand discrimination in climate change and health.thelancet.comThilagawathi A Deivanayagam and colleagues1 have highlighted that the effects of climate change are not equally distributed around the world, creating discrimination related to climate change and health. The authors mentioned briefly that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recognises education as one way to address this issue.2 However, the problem is so large and multidimensional that it should be answered with cross-disciplinary solutions. The effects of climate change vary across countries and regions due to differences in geography, history, and economic development.
Reinhardt(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] The role of police enforcement in public health emergencies.thelancet.comThe COVID-19 pandemic, which has lasted for nearly 3 years, has killed millions of people worldwide. Globally, during this public health emergency of international concern, the police have played an important role in maintaining social stability and preventing the crisis from further escalating during lockdowns.1 They also partnered with local centres for disease control and prevention (CDC) to track citizens' information to prevent the virus from spreading and conducted crisis communication to keep people away from misinformation.
Richard Horton(2023-04-01). [Comment] Offline: Here is how we avoid collapse.thelancet.comWHO is celebrating health for all on World Health Day (April 7). The agency's messages are important and familiar—that all people deserve good health in a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world; that health is an essential human right; and that universal health coverage is the means to that end. No one could argue with WHO's intentions. But there is an important missing truth. The planet and the life it nurtures are under threat from our own greed, exploitation, and mendacity. Unless the dangers humans have created are addressed, health for all will be nothing more than whimsical fantasy.
Sarah L Chellappa(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Intersectional inequities in academia.thelancet.comGender equality in academia still faces enduring challenges globally, with under-representation of women in leadership and decision-making positions. However, most universities and research institutions actively implement gender equality plans and undertake activities aimed at increasing it. Despite this remarkable progress, intersectionality lags behind. This term, first coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, corresponds to the "lens through which you can see where power comes and collides, where it interlocks and intersects".
scorinoco(2023-04-01). Venezuela Opposition Primaries Falter Between Exclusions, Criticisms, and Lawsuits.orinocotribune.comVenezuelan opposition parties continue to announce their candidates for the 2024 presidential elections amid an environment marked by division, questions of "legitimacy," disqualified pre-candidates, and pleas to the US for more sanctions against the country's government. | Complaints of exclusion, characterizing other aspirants as "scorpions," accusations of treason, attributions of mental illness, etc. seem to be part of a campaign where the highly publicized "unity" is beginning to be exposed as a fabrication. | The so-called Unitary Platform for Venezuela (PUV), made up of the former members of the G4 platfor…
scorinoco(2023-04-01). Wall Street Journal Reporter Arrested in Russia on Suspicion of Espionage.orinocotribune.comA Wall Street Journal correspondent working in Russia, Evan Gershkovich, was arrested in the city of Ekaterinburg in the Urals by the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia on suspicion of espionage. The Russian security agency announced the news of the arrest through a statement issued on Thursday, March 30. | The FSB explained that Gershkovich, who previously worked for the Moscow Times and AFP in Moscow, has been accused of trying to "collect classified information" about a military industry factory, in violation of Russian laws on state secrets. | The FSB alleged that the WSJ reporter, a US citizen who has…
Staff(2023-04-01). Peru: Congress Accepts Vacancy Motion Against De Facto President Boluarte.orinocotribune.com The Peruvian Congress accepted a vacancy motion against de facto President Dina Boluarte, which will be put to a vote in the next session of the parliament to decide if it will admitted for debate. The news was announced by the president of Congress, José Williams. | The vacancy motion accuses Boluarte of being morally unfit for office, because since she took office in December 2022, over 70 Peruvians have died in anti-government protests. A majority of Peruvians demand the resignation of Boluarte and the Congress and call for new general elections, accusing Boluarte and the Congress of a parliamentary coup again…
Staff(2023-04-01). Venezuela's National Assembly Approves Law to Seize Assets Linked to Corruption.orinocotribune.com The National Assembly (AN) of Venezuela has unanimously approved the Organic Law on Asset Forfeiture, a legal mechanism in the Venezuelan state's fight against corruption and related crimes. The bill was approved in first discussion at a special session of the National Assembly held on Friday, March 31. | National Assembly deputy and chief of the PSUV bloc, Diosdado Cabello, presented before the plenary the bill, containing 46 articles in 4 chapter, to give legal effect to the seizure of properties linked to corruption and terrorism. | This law will allow the State to take ownership of seized assets related to cr…
Staff(2023-04-01). Collectif Palestine Vaincra presents on Palestinian youth resistance and international solidarity in Toulouse.samidoun.net On Wednesday, 29 March, the Mirail Struggle Committee invited the Collectif Palestine Vaincra to lead a discussion and presentation at the University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès in Toulouse, France about the resistance of Palestinian youth, historically and at present. This marks the third time that Palestine solidarity events have been organized as part of the student mobilization …
Staff(2023-04-01). Land Day in Toulouse: Rally demands end to Tel Aviv-Toulouse "twinning"samidoun.net On Thursday, 30 March — Palestinian Land Day — over 30 organizations joined the call for a rally in Toulouse, France, in support of the Palestinian people and to demand the end of the twinning of Toulouse with Tel Aviv. In particular, Palestinian activists and members of Collectif Palestine Vaincra, Toulouse Anti-CRA, Truth and Justice Committee 31, UJFP, AFPS, Attac, CGT Educ'action, Solidaire , LJR, …
The Lancet(2023-04-01). [Editorial] Nigeria: health as a political prerequisite.thelancet.com1 year ago, we published The Lancet Nigeria Commission: investing in health and the future of the nation, which carefully laid out how investing in health would enable Nigeria to fulfil its immense potential and power—in the region, the continent, and on the world stage. The report was led by Professor Ibrahim Abubakar (UCL, London) and written by Nigerians, for Nigerians. The Commission called for health to be placed at the centre of a new social contract, to energise engagement in society, to generate wealth, and ultimately to help inspire a new generation of Nigerians, as the country becomes one of the m…
Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute For Social Research.(2023-04-01). China's Historical Destiny Is To Stand With The Third World.popularresistance.orgOn 20 March 2023, China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin spent over four hours in private conversation. According to official statements after the meeting, the two leaders talked about the increasing economic and strategic partnership between China and Russia — including building the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline — and the Chinese peace initiative for the war in Ukraine. Putin said that 'many of the provisions of the peace plan put forward by China are consonant with Russian approaches and can be taken as the basis for a peaceful settlement when the West and Kiev are ready fo…
WSWS(2023-04-01). Preview release of ChatGPT shows potential of artificial intelligence.wsws.orgChatGPT, released as a free prototype by the research laboratory OpenAI last November, is a powerful artificial intelligence technology with socially transformative potential that is being used under capitalism to eliminate jobs, increase exploitation and automate warfare.
Yuko Nagasaka(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Japan's role for a peaceful and healthier world.thelancet.comI read Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Comment about Japan's vision for the G7 Hiroshima Summit with great interest.1 However, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also published Comments before the G7 Ise-Shima Summit.
Dean Baker(2023-04-01). The Social Security Scare Story Industry.cepr.netI'm on the road (literally, driving from southern Utah to western Oregon) but I thought I should quickly weigh in on the scare stories we heard yesterday after the release of the 2023 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports. I'll make four quick points: The scare stories stem entirely from how we account for Social …
_____(2023-04-01). Italy Plays the Blackmail Card With the EU Over African Immigration.strategic-culture.orgWhat Meloni wants is to manipulate a crisis now so as the EU coughs up either huge amounts of cash, or simply blocks the migrants crossing. | While it's entirely understandable that the new right-wing coalition government in Italy is concerned about levels of immigrants from Africa — via Tunisia and Libya — it's worth wondering how much credibility Giorgia Meloni has left with international institutions and the media in general. Her period in office began with a controversial video clip of her ranting about France and its colonial policies it carries out in its former colonies in West Africa (mostly u…
Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy.(2023-04-01). Mexico's AMLO Calls Out US 'Oligarchy' At Biden's 'Democracy' Summit.popularresistance.orgAMLO strongly implied that the United States is an oligarchy, not a real democracy. He argued that the government needs to challenge the power of the economic elites if it truly wants to be democratic. | López Obrador opened his speech warning, "Many of the great crimes against humanity have been committed in the name of God or in the name of democracy". | "In some countries, the oligarchy reigns with the faàßade of democracy", he said, not so subtly referencing his northern neighbor. | "How can we talk about democracy if there is no separation of economic power and political power?" AMLO asked. | He added…
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Yellow River protection law takes effect.ecns.cnA new law on the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River basin came into effect on Saturday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Japan raises retirement age of civil servants.ecns.cnThe retirement age for national and local civil workers in Japan was raised Saturday from the current 60 to 61 as the new fiscal year begins.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Ma Ying-jeou honors ancestors in mainland's Hunan Province.ecns.cnMa Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, and his family on Saturday morning visited the tomb of his grandfather in the mainland's Hunan Province and honored the family's ancestors at the site.
ecns.cn(2023-04-01). Vice head of China's sports administration under probe.ecns.cnDu Zhaocai, vice head of the General Administration of Sport of China, is under probe for suspected serious violations of discipline and law, according to the country's top anti-graft authority Saturday.
Florence CGTN(2023-04-01). How AI technology helps monitor women's health.america.cgtn.com Artificial intelligence and machine learning are increasingly being used to innovate healthcare. But there are concerns over privacy, particularly in the U.S., where data could be used to prosecute people such as under anti-abortion laws.
Florence CGTN(2023-04-01). Tornadoes tear through U.S. South and Midwest.america.cgtn.com A series of fierce storms and tornadoes have devastated swaths of the U.S. South and Midwest over the past 24 hours, killing at least 21 people and injuring many others. Five of those deaths took place in the state of Arkansas, but Illinois, Indiana …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgSpinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck, called cervical spinal stenosis, and in the lower back, called lumbar spinal stenosis. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to arthritis. Most people with spinal stenosis are over 50. Younger people…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Colorectal cancer myths and facts.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt can be easy to feel confused by screening recommendations for common types of cancer. Your health care team is a trusted resource for keeping you up to date on screenings, including screening for colorectal cancer. Test your knowledge of why, when and how you can be screened with these myths and facts: Colorectal cancer is rare. Myth. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women combined. Roughly 1 in 25 women will…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 19 and just finished her first year of college. It has been a stressful transition for her, but she has managed to stay quite active. She is a swimmer and runner, and she also plays volleyball. About eight months ago, she noticed her periods becoming irregular. Her family medicine physician said this sometimes happens in athletes, and we should not be overly concerned about it. Now, my daughter hasn't had…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-01). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMuslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. "In Minnesota, as we start Ramadan, that's going…
no más transfobia!(2023-04-01). Trans Day of Visibility Rally in San Jose.indybay.orgMarch 31 is Trans Day of Visibility every year. This year the group "Queer Trans Youth Assemble" called for student walkouts and rallies nationwide. Dozens of locations across the US saw actions in solidarity. In San Jose, Silicon Valley Pride organized a rally with music, singalongs, speakers, and lots of youth power and creativity.
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-01). Four Candidates Running in Türkiye Presidential Elections.orinocotribune.comThe Supreme Electoral Council (YSK) of Türkiye announced that four candidates will be eligible to participate in the May 14 presidential election. | The collection of signatures of presidential candidates proposed by non-parliamentary parties closed on March 27. Only two politicians (Muharrem ƒ∞nce and Sinan Ogan) were able to collect the required 100,000 signatures required to be a candidate for parties that do not have parliamentary representation. ƒ∞nce received 114,657 voter signatures, while Sinan Oƒüan received 111,502. | MP Kemal Kilicdaroglu and incumbent President…
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-01). Global situation increasingly precarious — Serbian president.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comTanjug News AgencyMarch 31, 2023 Vucic: Global situation becoming increasingly difficult Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday the global situation was becoming increasingly complex and increasingly difficult because no end to the Ukraine war was on the horizon, and noted that, as a small country, Serbia must find a place for itself and survive. …
Staff(2023-04-01). Reducir el déficit fiscal: Una tarea de país para preservar la equidad y justicia social.cubadebate.cuEstamos ante un asunto tan complejo, que rebasa las dimensiones del Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios (MFP) por sus vínculos con varios organismos y sectores de la sociedad, además de impactar en la vida de los cubanos y que, por tanto, amerita en más de una ocasión ser llevado a la televisión, a los medios de comunicación, en aras de contribuir a la educación económica del pueblo.
Staff(2023-04-01). ETECSA desmiente noticia falsa sobre APN de prueba.cubadebate.cuEn los últimos días ha circulado una noticia falsa sobre la APN de prueba de ETECSA, informó en Twitter la empresa de telecomunicaciones. "Si configuras la APN falsa y sigues navegando, se debe a que la red móvil la redirecciona automáticamente a la APN nauta". "Al usar estos APNs, la red realiza un proceso de registro y pueden cambiar la celda y la portadora".
Staff(2023-04-01). SNB 62: Industriales, Villa Clara y Mayabeque lideran.cubadebate.cuLos cómodos triunfos de Industriales y Mayabeque, unidos al fracaso de Villa Clara, propiciaron hoy un triple empate en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, todos con cota de 3-1 al cumplirse la cuarta fecha competitiva.
Staff(2023-04-01). Aprueban escala progresiva para el pago de impuestos en Cuba.cubadebate.cuSe ratifica la aplicación de las actuales cuantías en el pago de la Contribución Especial a la Seguridad Social y el Impuesto sobre los Ingresos Personales a todos los trabajadores asalariados por las remuneraciones salariales, la distribución de utilidades y los fondos de estimulación hasta 15 000.00 pesos mensuales.
Staff(2023-04-01). La humanidad podría ser inmortal en 8 años gracias a los nanobots.cubadebate.cuEl exingeniero de Google Ray Kurzweil afirmó que en ocho años el ser humano conseguiría ser inmortal gracias a la creación de "nanobots". El exingeniero de Google mencionó que los "nanobots" tendrán la capacidad de reparar las células y los tejidos dañados que se deterioran a medida que el cuerpo envejece.
Lee Camp(2023-03-31). How The Rich Are Prepping For End Times, And Why.mintpressnews.comThe ruling class knows what's coming: social instability caused by a combination of the climate crisis, banks failing, the soul-killing inequality of late-stage capitalism, and the impending dilution of the petrodollar.
Fight Back(2023-03-31). Chicago: Bernie joins Brandon for jobs, healthcare and justice.fightbacknews.orgChicago, IL – On Thursday, March 30 Brandon Johnson and Bernie Sanders held a joint "Chicago for All of Us" rally at the Credit Union 1 Arena, drawing a crowd of more than 4000 supporters. The event comes after Sanders' endorsement of Johnson for the April 4 mayoral runoff election. The event included speeches from Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa; Representatives Jonathan Jackson and Delia Ramirez; president of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten; Martin Luther King III, and Senator Bernie Sanders. | The event brought together progressive activists, union members and students from the nearby Univers…
Taya Graham, Stephen Janis(2023-03-31). Atlanta's "Cop City" is a blueprint for America's future.therealnews.com In a special episode of Police Accountability Report, TRNN reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis report from the ground in Atlanta, where for weeks forest defenders have been fighting and risking their lives to stop the construction of "Cop City"—a massive planned police training center that would be used to instruct officers from around the country in deadly repression tactics. Speaking directly with activists on the frontlines, Graham and Janis explore the truth behind the police killing of Manuel "Tortuguita" Tehran, and the dark money sources funding the creation of the Atlanta Public Safety Cen…
Mike L(2023-03-31). A carman's perspective on the East Palestine derailment and the railroad industry as a whole.therealnews.com The catastrophic derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3 has devastated the local community and led to a wholly justifiable uproar by the public. The response by federal agencies and the rail carrier itself left residents frustrated and without any definitive answers on how to move forward. What is perhaps most devastating about the East Palestine disaster, though, is
Nathan King(2023-03-31). U.S. Summit for Democracy.america.cgtn.com The controversial second Summit for Democracy, hosted by the United States has wrapped up with many nations involved not signing on to all the commitments pushed by Washington. Differences between the invited nations and regions on everything from the internet to international justice emerged …
Suheir Sheikh(2023-03-31). Deadly fungus spreading across the U.S.america.cgtn.com Health officials in the U.S. are warning the public about a deadly, drug-resistant fungus spreading in care facilities across the country. According to a new study, screened cases of Candida auris tripled from 2020 to 2021, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Mike Walter(2023-03-31). The Heat: Boao Forum 2023.america.cgtn.com Global leaders are in China for the Boao Economic Forum, as the world looks to China to drive economic growth. The Boao Economic Forum started in 2001 as a way to discuss the global economy. This year is the first since 2020 where the forum …
Rick Rozoff(2023-03-31). South Korea to provide Poland with 1,000 tanks as well as howitzers.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPolish Press AgencyMarch 31, 2023 Agreement to produce K2 tanks in Poland to be signed on Friday — minister A conract between the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and Hyundai Rotem to establish a consortium to produce K2 tanks in Poland will be signed on Friday, Poland's deputy prime minister and defence minister has said. Mariusz …
Rick Rozoff(2023-03-31). Pentagon completes training of Ukrainian troops on Patriot interceptor missiles.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPolish RadioMarch 30, 2023 Ukrainian soldiers complete training on Patriot missile systems in US: Pentagon A group of 65 Ukrainian soldiers have completed training on the Patriot air defense system in the United States and returned to Europe, the Pentagon said on Thursday. Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters that "65 Ukrainian air …
Rick Rozoff(2023-03-31). Slovakia, Hungary: NATO completes large-scale, full-spectrum drills near Ukrainian border.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOJoint Force Command Brunssum Exercise Slovak Shield 2023: Strengthening NATO's Deterrence and Defence Strategy Brunssum, The Netherlands — From 13th to 24th March, one of the region's most important military exercises of the year, Exercise Slovak Shield 2023, took place at the Le≈°≈• military training area in Slovakia. Slovak Shield was designed as a certification …
Rick Rozoff(2023-03-31). Azerbaijan government media: "terrorist regime in Iran expected to collapse in near future"antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAzeri Press AgencyMarch 31, 2023 Iran's state-level terrorism against Azerbaijan: All responsibility lies with Khamenei Both countries [Iran and France] were distinguished by their sharp stance against Azerbaijan in the 44-day war…. Iran…provided both economic and military support to the official Yerevan. This hypocrisy of the Mullah regime was shown during the 44-day war when …
Rick Rozoff(2023-03-31). Azerbaijan: cyberwarfare center personnel trained "with the best Israeli expertise"antibellum679354512.wordpress.comAzeri Press AgencyMarch 31, 2023 Israeli ambassador: Cybersecurity Center will train specialists with the best Israeli expertise Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Republic of Azerbaijan George Deek visited Cybersecurity Center…. "Today I visited the Cybersecurity Center which was opened this week in Baku by the Ministry of Digital Development in cooperation with …
Rick Rozoff(2023-03-31). Next U.S. ambassador to Georgia: sacred obligation to drag nation into NATO.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comThe MessengerMarch 31, 2023 Robin Dunnigan Says if Elected as US Ambassador to Georgia, She will Focus on Four Priorities Robin Dunnigan, candidate for the US Ambassador to Georgia, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that if her candidacy is approved, she will work with the government and people of Georgia to help implement the …
Rick Rozoff(2023-03-31). Cyprus: European Command herds last European nation into NATO orbit.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comUntil now Cyprus (because of its divided status) has been the only European nation (excluding microstates Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican) that isn't a full member of NATO and or that isn't (or hasn't been) a member of its transitional Partnership for Peace program. The latter has been used to used to …
_____(2023-03-31). How Africa is facilitating Multipolar World.journal-neo.org The military conflict between Russia and Ukraine (as also Ukraine's NATO allies) has brought some very interesting changes to the international political economy. Whereas this conflict has led Europe — working under immense pressure from the US — to stop its purchase of oil and gas from Russia, it has also allowed Russia to divert […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
_____(2023-03-31). Imagine If All Officials Were Interrogated By Reporters Like This.strategic-culture.orgInstead we get the world's most powerful government represented by people whose only traits are the ability to skillfully avoid providing meaningful answers, receiving slobbering rim jobs from power-worshipping cronies who want nothing more than to be their friend. This is the exact opposite of a healthy dynamic, and the exact opposite of a functioning free press.
_____(2023-03-31). Lying About Lying: Lessons From Boris Johnson.strategic-culture.orgBy Kenneth SURIN | A day after the former UK prime minister Boris "BoJo" Johnson was interrogated by the UK parliament's Privileges Committee over whether he had intentionally misled MPs over the Partygate scandal, the host of the audience-participation BBC programme Question Time, Fiona Bruce (renowned for her obsequiousness towards Tories), asked the audience: "Let's have a show of hands shall we? Who believes Boris Johnson was telling the truth yesterday?". The cameras turned to the studio audience (said to be handpicked for "balance"), and no one raised their hand. | Such are the consequences of BoJo's decade…
_____(2023-03-31). No More Double Standards and Impunity. West Provokes Russia. Result: Nukes in Belarus on NATO's Borders.strategic-culture.orgThe Anglo-American-led NATO alliance has no longer the presumption of impunity. The decades of unchecked aggression from NATO expansionism and criminal Anglo-American subterfuges in foreign countries are over. | The historic — and unacceptable — deployment of U.S. nuclear weapons in several European NATO states as well as the recent announcement by Britain of supplying depleted uranium weapons to Ukraine is the prologue to Russia's decision to place tactical nukes in Belarus. The Western outcry following Russia's decision is absurd and hypocritical. | The pattern is familiar and speaks of incorrigible…
Adam Barrington, Labor Notes.(2023-03-31). A Four-Day Workweek Trojan Horse.popularresistance.orgIt's never a bad idea to be suspicious of your boss, especially when they act like they're doing you a favor. For workers at FrontLine Service, a Cleveland non-profit that serves the unsheltered, distrust of our employer is one of the critical sentiments that binds us. | FrontLine workers, members of Service Employees Local 1199, provide crucial services to some of the most marginalized and neglected people in Northeast Ohio. Every day, we assist folks struggling with mental health crises, substance abuse, lack of housing, and other hardships. The work is arduous and the pay is low, but we do what we can to serve…
Amy Goodman(2023-03-31). Trump Indicted on Criminal Charges in NY as 3 Other Investigations Continue.truthout.orgIn an unprecedented move, a Manhattan grand jury voted Thursday to indict former President Donald Trump for hush-money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign to hide an alleged affair, making Trump the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges. While the precise details of the charges are not yet known, the development culminates years of… |
Andrea Mazzarino(2023-03-31). America's Callous disregard for its Veterans after the Wars are Over.juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com) — Here's something we seldom focus on when it comes to war, American-style, even during the just-passed 20th anniversary of our disastrous invasion of Iraq: many more soldiers survive armed conflict than die from it. This has been especially so during this country's twenty-first-century War on Terror, which is still playing out in …
Andrés Kogan Valderrama(2023-03-31). Javier Milei y el mito de la Argentina como expotencia mundial.globalizacion.caA solo meses de la elección presidencial en Argentina, el futuro de aquel país, al igual como ha pasado en distintos lugares del mundo, se encuentra amenazado por candidatos de una nueva derecha reaccionaria y negacionista, que con tal de…
Ann Brown(2023-03-31). Popular New York Artist Attacked For Saying He Prefers Cashiers At Target Over 'Boss Chicks'.moguldom.comA New York artist who goes by the name Nipsey Struggle went to Twitter to express his dating preference, setting off a firestorm with more than 1 million people including several "boss chicks" viewing his comments and thousands responding. "I can't front, I'm not really into 'business women' or 'boss chicks'. I prefer the cashier …
Ann Brown(2023-03-31). California Reparations Task Force Chair Kamilah Moore: Task Force Work Pretty Much Done, Up To Legislature Now.moguldom.comThe historic California Reparation Task Force, the first in the nation, has just about wrapped up its work, according to task force chairwoman Kamilah Moore. The nine-member California reparations task force committee was established to meet the requirements of Assembly Bill AB-3121, which California Secretary of State Shirley Weber authored and introduced in 2020 when she served in the legislature. …
Ann Brown(2023-03-31). Black America Responds To Criminal Indictment Of Donald Trump.moguldom.comAfter months of speculation, former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury for his part in a $130,000 hush money payment to a porn star he was allegedly involved with just before the 2016 election. He is now the first former president to face criminal charges. Trump is facing over 30 …
Anonymous103(2023-03-31). Global Governance by Artificial Intelligence: The Ultimate Unaccountable Tyranny.southfront.org Illustrative Image. Source: Alt-Market.us | The WEF cites AI as the singular key to the "Fourth Industrial Revolution." In their view, there can be no human progress without the influence of AI algorithms, making human input almost obsolete. | Written by It's no secret that globalist institutions are obsessed with Artificial Intelligence as some kind of technological prophec…
Anonymous103(2023-03-31). Spain Sabotages EU Committee's Investigation Into Pegasus.southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Written by Jordi Oriola Folch | There is concern in the EU that some states are spying on mobile phones with the Pegasus software, which allows the tapping of written and spoken communications, but also gives access to all mobile phone content (images, audios, data…) and allows changes to be made (in passwords, texts, communications…) and activates cameras and microphones. Apart from being very invasive because it violates the right to privacy, it i…
Anonymous669(2023-03-31). Center Syria: Terrorists Attack Iranian-Backed Forces Near Oil Field In Deir Ezzor.southfront.org Illustrative image. | On March 30, terrorists believed to be members of ISIS attacked an oil field guarded by Iranian-backed forces in Syria's central region, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). | The London-based monitoring group said in a report that the terrorists attacked al-Ward oil field, which is located in al-Salihiya desert near al-Bukamal town in the southern Deir Ezzor countryside, on motorcycles. The terrorists clashed with Iranian-backed forces, who apparently manag…
Anonymous669(2023-03-31). Russian MoD Releases Footage Of Forpost-R Combat Drone In Action Against Kiev Forces.southfront.org A Forpost-R combat drone. Screengrab, via the Russian Ministry of Defense. | On March 31, the Russian Ministry of Defense released video footage showing a Fropost-R combat drone in action over the special military operation zone in Ukraine. | In a brief statement, the ministry said that the drone detected a convoy of Kiev forces then participated in the attack on the convoy with high-precision weapons. | The Forpost-R is a modernized variant of the original Forpost drone, which is…
Anonymous669(2023-03-31). Sweden Supplied BILL 2 Anti-Tank Missiles To Ukraine In Secret.southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | Sweden has supplied unknown quantities of its RBS 56B BILL 2 anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) to Kiev forces in secret. | On March 28, a photo showing a Ukrainian service member with a BILL 2 launcher surfaced online. It is still unclear where or when the photo was taken. | The BILL 2 is an upgraded version of the original RBS 56 ATGM that was developed by Sweden Saab Bofors Dynamics. The missile has a semi-automatic command to line-of-sight guidance…
Anonymous669(2023-03-31). Syrian Army Repels Two Attacks By HTS In Western Aleppo, Southern Idlib.southfront.org illustrative image. | On March 30 and 31, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) repelled two attacks by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) near the Greater Idlib region. | The Syrian Ministry of Defense said in a statement that the first attack targeted positions located near the town of Basratun in the western Aleppo countryside, while the second targeted positions in al-Dana town in the southern countryside of Idlib."Army units inflicted a number of deaths and injuries among the militants," the ministry said in a…
Anonymous669(2023-03-31). U.S. Acknowledges Six Service Members Were Wounded In Recent Northeastern Syria Attacks.southfront.org A HH-60 helicopter prepares to land during a medical evacuation exercise within the 55km deconfliction zone in Syria, May 27, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Howard) | Six United States service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries as a result of recent Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Patrick Ryder said that…
Brittani Banks(2023-03-31). The Simple Reason Why the U.S. Wants 'Full Spectrum Dominance' of the Earth.independentmediainstitute.orgImagine the uproar if China or Russia—or any other country for that matter—said it aimed to exercise military control over land, sea, air, and space to protect its interests and investments. This amazingly has been the stated United States policy since 1997. Full spectrum dominance, as the doctrine is known, is the reason the United …
Brittani Banks(2023-03-31). 20 Years After Catastrophe in Iraq, the War Apologists Still Dominate U.S. Foreign Policy.independentmediainstitute.orgIn Warsaw last February, President Joe Biden condemned the lawless Russian invasion of Ukraine: "The idea that over 100,000 forces would invade another country—since World War II, nothing like that has happened." One month later marked the 20th anniversary of the greatest U.S. foreign policy debacle since Vietnam: America's "war of choice" against Iraq, with …
Brittani Banks(2023-03-31). Sub-Imperialism and Multipolarity: Brazil's Dilemma.independentmediainstitute.orgGaleano Names the Problem In the Open Veins of Latin America Eduardo Galeano described an 1870 genocidal war of regime change waged on Paraguay by a Triple Alliance of its neighbors, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil, on behalf of British imperialism. The target, nationalist president Solano Lopez, died in battle. The country lost 56,000 square miles …
C.J. Atkins(2023-03-31). The People's World fund drive is in trouble.peoplesworld.org You might have noticed that the fundraising thermometer at the top of the People's World homepage hasn't budged much in weeks. That's not a technical error. And it's not a case of our staff just forgetting to update it. I'll be blunt—we're behind, and the fund drive is in trouble. With only a few weeks …
Christos Avramidis, The Real News Network.(2023-03-31). Massive Anti-Government Protests Sweep Greece.popularresistance.orgOn Feb. 28, 2023, two trains traveling along the same track collided in Greece, killing 57 people—many of them students in their teens and 20s returning home from university in Athens. The deaths of 11 workers in the crash sparked two 24-hour strikes from the railway unions, followed by demonstrations across the country that have lasted for weeks and mobilized tens of thousands of people. Workers blame the crash on a lack of properly functioning safety and communication systems, as well as severe understaffing and underfunding of the railways—all originating from "Troika" (EU, IMF, and ECB) structural…
Dana Sanchez(2023-03-31). Pulitzer Scholar: No Progress On Poverty In America In 50 Years And It's Because We Profit From It.moguldom.comPoverty could end in America but it won't as long as people profit from it, according to sociologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matthew Desmond, a leading authority on why the poor stay poor. In the past 50 years, Americans invented the internet, raised life expectancy by a decade, and reduced deaths from heart disease by …
Derrick Broze(2023-03-31). Mexico Battles U.S. Government and 'Mr. Monsanto' to Protect Food Sovereignty.thelastamericanvagabond.comDespite legal threats from the U.S. government, Mexico's government plans to go forward with a partial ban on imports of genetically modified corn. On Wednesday Mexico's National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT) hosted an online webinar laying out the science behind the nation's decision to ban imports of Genetically Modified corn. The webinar itself
Diego Estebanez García(2023-03-31). The Fight of the Maya Against the Mayan Train in Mexico.latinorebels.comPresident Andrés Manuel López Obrador has made completing the Mayan Train, a project that looks to connect parts of the Yucatán Peninsula and drive tourism in remote areas, has met with increasing resistance from the Indigenous people of the region.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). Major oil, gas players post profit surge.ecns.cnChina's three oil and gas majors, China National Petroleum Corp, China Petrochemical Corp and China National Offshore Oil Corp, all reported their biggest annual net profits ever in 2022, thanks to a global spike in energy prices and rising oil and gas output.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). Xi sends warm greetings as Ma visits Wuhan.ecns.cnSong Tao, a senior Taiwan affairs official of the Chinese mainland, conveyed warm greetings from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, while meeting on Thursday with Ma Ying-jeou in Wuhan, Hubei province.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). Latest round of bulk buying saves patients more money.ecns.cnThe eighth and latest round of the government's centralized medical procurement has resulted in an average price cut of 56 percent for 39 types of medicines, including the antiviral drug Oseltamivir and popular blood pressure therapies.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). Construction of new high-speed rail gains traction.ecns.cnState contractors have once again showcased their edge in infrastructure construction with the recent completion of a tunneling project on a major railway under construction.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). Beijing earthquake warning system leads nation.ecns.cnBeijing will incorporate earthquake warning systems in major infrastructure and crowded places to minimize potential damage and casualties, according to the city's emergency management bureau.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). Regional countries need dialogue to safeguard peace.ecns.cnRegional countries should promote dialogue and cooperation to safeguard peace in the South China Sea and firmly oppose external interference, according to attendees at the Boao Forum for Asia.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). Taiwan leader's 'transit' through US protested.ecns.cnProtests opposed to the U.S. visit of Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen continued on Thursday in New York City, with many people calling for a focus on economic issues instead of helping to arm Taiwan and agitate for its independence.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). China's non-manufacturing PMI up in March.ecns.cnThe purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's non-manufacturing sector came in at 58.2 in March, up from 56.3 in February, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). China's manufacturing PMI down in March.ecns.cnThe purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector came in at 51.9 in March, down from 52.6 in February, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). China's manufacturing sector expands for third straight month.ecns.cnChina's manufacturing sector expanded for the third straight month in March while non-manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in recent years, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). Maye Musk enjoys China's sights and hospitality.ecns.cnMaye Musk, mother of Tesla's founder Elon Musk, enjoys her trip to China, saying everyone is kind and friendly via Twitter, Observer network reported on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). Hong Kong's offshore renminbi debt market's new issuance surges in 2022.ecns.cnThe offshore renminbi debt market in Hong Kong continued to expand in 2022, with total new issuance increasing by 24 percent year on year to 688 billion yuan, data released by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have showed.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). (W.E. Talk) Will Lehman Moment stage again for the U.S.?>.ecns.cnIs this a new Lehman moment that stages again for the U.S.? Will there be another round of financial crisis? Will the whole world bear the consequences? | In the latest W.E. Talk, Josef Gregory Mahoney, professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University, and Qu Qiang, fellow researcher at Beijing Foreign Studies University were invited to share their observations.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). Chinese premier meets members of BFA board of directors.ecns.cnChinese Premier Li Qiang met on Wednesday with Ban Ki-moon, chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), as well as some members of the BFA board of directors, and representatives of the BFA council of advisors as well as strategic partners, in Boao, Hainan Province.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). U.S. Summit for Democracy fans flame of confrontation to tumultuate world.ecns.cnBy convening the second so-called "Summit for Democracy" Tuesday through Thursday, U.S. President Joe Biden's administration could further split the world into opposing camps, fanning the flame of ideological confrontation that will only bring more tumult.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). Chinese FM meets Dominican counterpart.ecns.cnChinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with his Dominican counterpart Vince Henderson on Thursday in Boao, Hainan Province, and pledged to boost bilateral ties.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). Freight train derails in U.S. Minnesota.ecns.cnA train carrying ethanol derailed and several cars erupted in flames early Thursday in Raymond, Minnesota, triggering an evacuation of people living near the crash site.
ecns.cn(2023-03-31). China launches four Earth-observation satellites.ecns.cnA Long March 2D carrier rocket carrying the PIESAT-1 constellation blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, March 30, 2023.
Editor(2023-03-31). Auto Workers convention lurches towards reversing concessions.mronline.org At the union's Detroit convention this week, hundreds of delegates—often local leaders—signaled they were less ready than the members to welcome the reform leadership. But there was unanimity that it's time to finally recoup the divisive contract concessions granted in the 2007-2009 recession.
Editor(2023-03-31). U.S. puts "shameful pressure" on Italy for hiring Cuban doctors.mronline.org In a statement released this Thursday, the Italy-Cuba Friendship Association (ANAIC), also stated that it is an "absurd interference by the United States in the internal affairs" of Italy, by "asking for explanations" on this issue from the sanitary authorities, as revealed by Corriere della Sera newspaper.
Editor(2023-03-31). U.S. threatened to invade International Criminal Court. Now it loves ICC for targeting Putin.mronline.org The U.S. government imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, threatened to arrest judges, and passed a "Hague Invasion Act". Previously, the ICC only prosecuted Africans. But now that it wants to arrest Russian President Putin, Washington praises the court (while still refusing to join it).
Editor(2023-03-31). Reagan's Treason, Two Bushes and the $23 Million Payoff.scheerpost.com By Greg Palast / CounterPunch Last week, a Texas pol, Ben Barnes, confessed that he was personally involved—and therefore an eyewitness to—high treason: The Ronald Reagan campaign's successful secret deal with the Iranian government to hold 52 Americans hostages so that Reagan could defeat Jimmy Carter. Reagan's skanky deal worked. In 1980, Carter's failure to …
Editor(2023-03-31). The European Union's Digital Trade Rules: Undermining European Policy to Rein in Big Tech.scheerpost.com By Deborah James / Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) Executive Summary This report shows how Big Tech companies are working to constrain the ability of EU democratic bodies to regulate their activities in the public interest through "trade" agreements, which are binding and permanent. Digitalization is the defining economic transformation of our time. …
El Faro English(2023-03-31). Taiwan Jilted by Central America.latinorebels.comThe president of Taiwan traveled today to Guatemala to shore up its last allies in the isthmus after Honduras decided to shift its support to China earlier this month. While the U.S. warns of Beijing's growing influence in Central America, the region is not buying the Cold War framing.
Hannah Gais, Jason Wilson, Michael Colborne(2023-03-31). Violent White Nationalist Rob Rundo Arrested in Romania.splcenter.orgRomanian authorities have arrested white nationalist brawler Robert Rundo at the request of American authorities, according to several local media reports.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-03-31). From Hostility to Normalization: The Ebbs and Flows of Sudan-Israel Relations.libya360.wordpress.comThe Cradle's Egypt Correspondent Sudan's relations with Israel have vacillated between periods of hostility and outreach. Today, Khartoum's leaders view these ties as a means to gain international legitimacy, while Tel Aviv aims to eliminate Khartoum as a haven for pro-Iran and Palestinian resistance factions. Unlike most Arab countries whose relations with Israel have been either consistently hostile…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-03-31). Interview with Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia, TASS News Agency, 31 March 2023.libya360.wordpress.comQ: What are the main events planned during the Russian Presidency of the UN Security Council in April? Do you expect the representatives of the central apparatus of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? A: We are planning three central events, all in the format of open debates. The first ones are to be held on April 10 on…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-03-31). 'Israel is (Not) Back to Africa': How African Countries are Challenging the Israeli Plot on the Continent.libya360.wordpress.comRamzy Baroud The scene of Israeli Ambassador, Sharon Bar-Li, eing escorted out of the opening ceremony of the African Union Summit was historic. The scene of Israeli Ambassador, Sharon Bar-Li, along with other Israeli delegates, being escorted out of the opening ceremony of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 18, was historic. The…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-03-31). Russia's New Foreign Policy Concept is Fully Consistent With Global Political Reality.libya360.wordpress.comEkaterina Blinova Moscow's foreign policy recalibration has been caused by realistic adjustment to the world that's in front of Russia and the Washington establishment's leading role in instigating anti-Russia policies across the world, Professor Joe Siracusa, US political expert and Dean of Global Futures, Curtin University, told Sputnik. Read the full text of Russia's new…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-03-31). Sergey Lavrov's Interview with Prensa Latina, Moscow, March 30, 2023.libya360.wordpress.comRussia's Foreign Minister, Serguei Lavrov, assured today that "we had no other option" regarding Ukraine, when commenting on the special military operation deployed by Moscow more than a year ago. In an exclusive interview with Prensa Latina, he said that there was no other alternative after all attempts to achieve a political settlement through, for…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-03-31). The Gas Crisis Has Begun to Change the Balance of Power in Europe.libya360.wordpress.comVladimir Danilov While European officials and individual members of the European political elite try, to the detriment of ordinary Europeans, to develop a mechanism that would allow EU members to block even Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies without imposing additional sanctions, Europe's deepening gas and economic crisis has already begun to shift the balance…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-03-31). The Security Council Fails the World on Nordstream.libya360.wordpress.comAlfred de Zayas After the thorough, coherent and credible investigation conducted by Seymour Hersh[1] of the sabotage of Nordstream, any tribunal under the rule of law would commence an investigation of the terroristic bombing. Indeed, in the United States any grand jury would find that the evidence already in the public domain suffices to indict the…
Javier Suazo(2023-03-31). Honduras-China: No hay marcha atrás.globalizacion.caLos países de la región centroamericana le apostaron a un tratado de libre comercio con EEUU, el RD-CAFTA, pero todo parece indicar que también le apostarán a tratados bilaterales de comercio con China, aunque el objetivo estratégico buscado no sea…
Jenny Farrell(2023-03-31). Alexandra Kollontai: International Communist leader and fighter for women's liberation.peoplesworld.org Alexandra Kollontai was an outstanding figure in the Russian communist movement. As People's Commissar for Social Affairs in Soviet Russia, Kollontai was the first woman in history to serve in a government cabinet. Alexandra Kollontai, born on March 31, 1872, was an outstanding figure in the Russian communist movement. In exile, she was internationally active …
Jeremy Loffredo(2023-03-31). ICC's Putin arrest warrant based on State Dept-funded report that debunked itself.thegrayzone.comThe International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of the "unlawful deportation" of Ukrainian children to a network of camps inside Russia. The warrant was based on a report by the Yale HRL center, which is funded by the US State Department. US journalist Jeremy Loffredo visited one of Russian government-sponsored camps in question. At The Donbas Express, located just outside of Moscow, Loffredo met youth from war-torn regions who were flourishing thanks …
Joseph Bullington, In These Times.(2023-03-31). In Montana, An Avalanche Of Wealth Is Displacing Workers.popularresistance.orgArchie Martinez goes to bed with stained hands and wakes up at 4: 30 a.m. to meet the person he pays to pick him up at the Bozeman homeless shelter. They drive to the shop of a painting company in Belgrade, eight miles away, where Martinez climbs into one of the company vans for the hour-long drive up the mountain to the resort town of Big Sky. | As Martinez watches hayfields swim by in the dawn, a billboard blossoms out of the half-light beyond the van windows: "Dreaming of Your Own Equestrian Property?" Another advertises "Montana Life Real Estate." The mountain sides al…
José Luis Granados Ceja, Venezuelanalysis.(2023-03-31). Venezuelan Opposition Mismanagement Strikes Blow To Citgo.popularresistance.orgA US judge ruled Friday that four companies had the right to seize shares of CITGO, the US-based subsidiary of Venezuelan state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), after they convinced the court that it was the "alter ego" of the so-called "interim government" of Venezuela. | CITGO, considered Venezuela's most prized foreign asset, is on the brink of being broken up and seized by creditors pending changes to the sanctions regime imposed by the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The potential seizure of shares stem from awards worth billions against the Bolivarian Republic of…
Juan J. Paz y Miño Cepeda(2023-03-31). Americanismo decadente para el siglo XXI.globalizacion.caA 200 años de su proclamación, la Doctrina Monroe es insostenible y está en crisis. | Hace 200 años América Latina era la región del continente que iniciaba una nueva época histórica entre las independencias anticoloniales y la construcción de los…
Kerry Smith(2023-03-31). Justice for Aubrey Donahue.greenleft.org.auVigils and protests for Aubrey Donahue are being held in Western Australia and Queensland following the police killing of the 27-year-old man from Mareeba, east of Cairns. Kerry Smith reports.
Lyric Aquino(2023-03-31). Canadian Police Arrest Indigenous Protesters in Clash Over Pipeline Construction.truthout.orgRoyal Canadian Mounted Police on Wednesday arrested five land defenders on Wet'suwet'en territory near the controversial construction of a natural gas pipeline that runs through central British Columbia. The 416 mile-long Coastal GasLink pipeline is expected to bring 2.1 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas to a facility in Kitimat, B.C. before it is exported to global markets. |
manager(2023-03-31). CEPR Sanctions Watch March 2023.cepr.netIn this edition of Sanctions Watch, covering March 2023: the World Food Programme fears famine is looming in Afghanistan; senators introduce a bill to end trade embargo on Cuba; Yellen admits sanctions on Iran cause economic suffering and don't work; North Korea faces worst hunger crisis in years, due in part to sanctions; US looks …
Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report.(2023-03-31). Uganda LGBTQ Law Obscures Crimes Committed On Behalf Of The US.popularresistance.orgThe parliament of the Republic of Uganda recently passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 , which makes it a crime to identify as gay. Same sex relationships were already illegal in Uganda, but provisions of the new law include life in prison for same-sex relations and the death penalty for what is referred to as "aggravated homosexuality." | The human rights abuses advocated in this legislation have quite rightly created shock and condemnation around the world. It is true that conservative evangelical groups from the United States encourage anti-LGBTQ policies in Uganda. These relationships should be pointed ou…
Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik(2023-03-31). DeSantis threatens to blow up indictment by protecting Trump from extradition.peoplesworld.org NEW YORK—As soon as a group of ordinary citizens on a Manhattan grand jury exercised democracy by indicting former President Donald Trump for crimes, the right-wing governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, declared that he will not cooperate in any attempt by New York officials to extradite Trump from Mar-A-Lago for arraignment. Trump's lawyers claim he …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-03-31). Chicago Teachers Union slams Vallas's 'path of destruction'.peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—All through the heated and confrontational Chicago mayoral race, crime seems to have been the top topic in the Windy City, especially for one of the two finalists. The Chicago Teachers Union wants to remind everyone there's another big-ticket issue up for grabs in the April 4 general election: The city's schools. The election is …
Miles Fitzsimmons(2023-03-31). Australian police equate socialists with right-wing extremists, spy on both.peoplesworld.org BRISBANE, Australia—Police in the Australian state of Queensland are enlarging their effort to keep tabs on individuals with "extremist" views and beliefs as a result of the December 2022 killings of two police officers and a neighbor in the city of Wieambilla. According to reports, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) is changing its procedures for …
Minnesota Reformer(2023-03-31). Solar and Wind to Supply 16% of US Electricity this Year, But some States are in the Vanguard.juancole.com By: By Robert Zullo — Despite supply-chain problems amid the lingering effects of the pandemic, 2022 saw major increases in solar and wind power in the United States, though that growth varied by state, according to a report released last month by a nonprofit focused on climate change. Nationally, electricity generated from solar and …
Naveena Sadasivam(2023-03-31). California Fines Manufacturer for Knowingly Exposing Workers to Toxic Chemical.truthout.orgThe chemical compound ethylene oxide is manufactured and used in hundreds of facilities across the United States. Linked to lymphoma, leukemia, and breast cancer, the carcinogen is used to sterilize about half of all medical devices in the country. Over the last few years, as evidence of its toxicity has become more clear, regulators have attempted to step up enforcement against ethylene oxide… |
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-03-31). Five ways AI promises to transform organ transplants.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to become a valuable tool for transplant to save more patients' lives. Recent studies have already shown promise in using AI to analyze large sets of data to discover important trends and patterns. In this expert alert, Mayo Clinic transplant experts share how this technology may improve outcomes for patients. "Physicians once practiced medicine without CT scans and with only limited lab tests. Now, these tools…
Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition, Popular Resistance.(2023-03-31). Human Rights Experts Call For Withdrawal Of Biased UN Report.popularresistance.orgAlfred de Zayas, former UN Independent Expert on International Order, has joined other human rights specialists in condemning an "expert" report on Nicaragua published on March 2nd as being unprofessional, biased, incomplete and concocted to justify further coercive sanctions that will damage Nicaragua's economy. Such unilateral coercive measures have been condemned by the General Assembly year after year, most recently in Resolution 77/214 of December 2022 and by the Human Rights Council in Resolution 49/6. | The report, by a "group of experts" selected by the UN Human Rights Council, claims that Nicaragua's gov…
Nyla Samee, Khury Petersen-Smith(2023-03-31). It's time to target gun manufacturers and their deadly profits.peoplesworld.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 give 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, …
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-03-31). Burkina Faso Suspends 'France 24' Over Interviewing Terrorist Group Leader.orinocotribune.comBurkina Faso's transitional authorities decided to suspend France 24 after the news channel interviewed the leader of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM)*. Radio France International (RFI), another French media outlet, was suspended at the end of 2022. | The France 24 news channel has been suspended in Burkina Faso due to an interview with the leader of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, the country's transitional authorities announced today. | Burkina Faso "regrets that the head of a terrorist organization such as AQIM, recognized as such by the international community, can benefit fr…
Parva Dubey(2023-03-31). India Makes Way for G20 Summit By Displacing Homeless People.towardfreedom.orgActivists and the affected said current demolitions are part of preparations for the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit that the capital city of New Delhi is preparing to host in September. Past G20 summits had been met with protests from both anti-globalization movements and groups opposing the displacement of society's poorest to make way for a summit venue. Parva Dubey reports from Delhi.
Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post.(2023-03-31). French Streets And American Sofas.popularresistance.orgYou might be Brazilian or Malian or Singaporean, it is remarkable the world over to watch the French explode into the streets of dozens of cities and towns to protest the imperial president residing in Élysée Palace. It is altogether singular to follow the demonstrations against Emmanuel Macron as an American. The French are still citoyens and take to their streets and public squares. Americans long ago cashed in their citizenship to live as consumers—and take to their sofas no matter how abusively political elites treat them, no matter how many wars they start, no matter how corrupt the financial system, n…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-03-31). Daily Round-up | Saudi Arabia joins SCO & other stories.peoplesdispatch.orgIn today's episode of the Daily Round-up, we look at Saudi Arabia joining SCO; , Chad nationalizes oil assets, US senate repeals Iraq wars' authorizations, and Colombia announces conference to promote Venezuelan dialogue.
Peoples Dispatch(2023-03-31). Doctors in Croatia stand up for a better public health system.peoplesdispatch.orgOn March 18, thousands of physicians protested in Croatia's capital Zagreb, following years of misleading promises by the Ministry of Health. The doctors, supported by other health workers and patients, are asking for more investment in the public health system, better staffing policies, and responsible coordination of existing health resources. Urologist Mirjana Livojević and medical student Laura Mayer talk about the reasons behind the protest and the doctors' expectations.
Peoples Dispatch(2023-03-31). Former Starbucks head in the hot seat.peoplesdispatch.orgFormer Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz testified in front of the US Senate as the company faces huge criticism for union-busting tactics. So far, 293 Starbucks stores across 37 states are unionized…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-03-31). Pakistan's food crisis continues, 11 die in stampedes.peoplesdispatch.org As inflation in Pakistan crosses 47%, panic has set in among the people. Food prices have soared for the eleventh consecutive month, with shortages of several basic commodities being reported…
Press Associates(2023-03-31). Union: Norfolk Southern drops rail freight conductor elimination plan.peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON —Beset by heavy criticism from rail unions, safety advocates, Railroad Workers United, and lawmakers, Norfolk Southern Railroad has apparently dropped its plan to eliminate the conductor from all its freight trains, leaving only the engineer. But it's still leaving the option open for further talks with the Smart Union's Transportation Division on what NS …
Robert Inlakesh(2023-03-31). The US Government Admits Sanctions Impact Aid Reaching Syria, Embarrassing MSM.thelastamericanvagabond.comThe US government announced early last month that it would be providing a 6-month long amendment to its sanctions against the Syrian government, in order to ensure that humanitarian aid will not be blocked from reaching victims of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated northern Syria and southern Turkey. This served as an admission that
Ryan Cristián(2023-03-31). Derrick Broze Interview — Former Therapist Accused of Ritualistic Child Abuse Granted 100K Bail.thelastamericanvagabond.comJoining me today is Derrick Broze, here to give us an update in the Utah Ritualized Child Sexual Abuse Investigation, being conducted by Utah County Sheriff's Office, specifically pertaining to David Lee Hamblin, his recent arrest, the subsequent changes of child abuse, and now the surpassingly low bail that was set which allows this individual
Staff(2023-03-31). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda, estreno del documental "Supertanqueros: corazón de fuego"mesaredonda.cubadebate.cuLa Mesa redonda estrenará hoy viernes, en su espacio de documentales, el audiovisual Supertanqueros: corazón de fuego, una producción de TV Yumurí dirigida por el periodista Karel Ricardo Roque, que narra cronológicamente las acciones en aras de controlar el incendio de grandes proporciones ocurrido en agosto de 2022 en la Base de Supertanqueros de Matanzas.
Staff(2023-03-31). øQué tipo de música consumen los jóvenes en Cuba? (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuEscribir sobre los gustos musicales y ser exactos es prácticamente imposible porque cada persona tiene preferencias distintas. Cada cual es libre de escoger los distintos momentos y lugares para escuchar música. Otras veces, somos víctimas de terceros y nos toca sumergirnos casi por obligación en sus gustos musicales. La mayoría parte del concepto de elegir el playlist acorde al estado de ánimo, el lugar, la compañía, o poner el teléfono en bucle, aleatorio…
Staff(2023-03-31). Cancillería cubana redobla esfuerzos para responder a la creciente demanda de legalización de documentos.cubadebate.cu"El departamento de legalizaciones de la Cancillería de Cuba trabaja ininterrumpidamente, en coordinación con el resto de las entidades involucradas en el proceso de legalización de documentos, en aras de responder a la creciente demanda de este servicio", informó Ernesto Soberón, Director General de Asuntos Consulares y de Cubanos Residentes en el Exterior.
Staff(2023-03-31). Congreso peruano aplaza debate sobre destitución de la presidenta Dina Boluarte.cubadebate.cuEl Congreso de Perú aplazó ayer la decisión de comenzar un proceso formal de moción de vacancia contra la presidenta Dina Boluarte, por su presunta responsabilidad en la muerte de civiles durante las protestas contra de su gobierno y el cuerpo legislativo tras las deposición y arresto del mandatario Pedro Castillo.
Staff(2023-03-31). Cuba lista para participar este sábado en el III Clásico de Atletismo Félix Sánchez.cubadebate.cuUn grupo de corredores encabezado por Roxana Gómez representará a Cuba este sábado en el III Clásico de Atletismo Félix Sánchez 2023, en República Dominicana. Los organizadores confirmaron la presencia de estrellas locales como la subcampeona olímpica de Tokio 2020 en los 400 metros, Marileidy Paulino, junto a Alexander Ogando y Fiordaliza Cofil.
Staff(2023-03-31). Díaz-Canel participa en Pleno de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (+ Video).cubadebate.cuEl primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, asiste al Pleno de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba, que evalúa el contexto económico del país y los retos de la organización para contribuir a transformar el actual escenario, informó la Presidencia en su cuenta en Twitter.
Staff(2023-03-31). Se registran 11 muertos tras una estampida en centro de distribución de alimentos en Pakistán.cubadebate.cuAl menos 11 mujeres y niños murieron en una estampida en un centro de distribución de alimentos de ramadán en Karachi, una ciudad portuaria en el sur de Pakistán, informaron la policía y rescatistas. La estampida ocurrió cuando cientos de mujeres y niños entraron en pánico y comenzaron a empujarse para conseguir alimentos afuera de una fábrica.
Staff(2023-03-31). Trabajar de una manera diferente las problemáticas de la población.cubadebate.cuLos elevados precios de productos y servicios que se manifiestan en la actualidad en el país, fue uno de los asuntos más debatidos durante la reunión del Consejo de Ministros, donde se presentó un conjunto de acciones encaminadas a regular y enfrentar los precios abusivos, un tema que, dijo el Presidente de la República, fue el "más planteado por la población" en los recorridos de los candidatos a diputados de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular.
Staff(2023-03-31). Indicted: Trump Faces Criminal Charges in NY; Three Other Investigations into Ex-President Continue.democracynow.org In an unprecedented move, a Manhattan grand jury voted Thursday to indict former President Donald Trump for hush-money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign to hide an alleged affair, making Trump the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges. While the precise details of the charges are not yet known, the development culminates years of political, business and personal legal troubles for Trump, who still faces three other major investigations. We look at the charges in this case and others that Trump faces, with Ellen Yaroshefsky, who teaches legal ethic…
Staff(2023-03-31). "Stop the Absurd Debate": Parkland Father Calls for Nationwide Education Strike to Demand Gun Reform.democracynow.org In the wake of the mass shooting at a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday Republicans "want to see all the facts" before proposing any new gun legislation. Just last week, Manuel Oliver, father of one of 17 people killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, was arrested in the Republican-controlled House after he and his wife Patricia spoke out during a subcommittee hearing on the Second Amendment. He joins us to call for a national education strike to push for action on the U.S. gun…
Staff(2023-03-31). Meet the Nashville ER Doctor Who Joined 1,000+ Protesters at Tennessee Capitol Demanding Gun Control.democracynow.org More than a thousand students rallied at the Tennessee state Capitol Thursday to demand gun control, just days after a mass shooting at a Nashville Christian elementary school where three adults and three 9-year-olds were killed. Republicans hold a supermajority in Tennessee's Legislature and have loosened gun restrictions. We speak with Dr. Katrina Green, an emergency physician in Nashville who has lost patients to gun violence and joined in Thursday's protest. "People are angry, and that's part of the reason I went down there, as well," says Green. "Tennessee has become a sta…
Staff(2023-03-31). President Maduro: Half of PDVSA-Crypto Corruption Detainees Confessing, New Detainees in CVG & PDVSA.orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, demanded that the investigatory bodies of the state were to find all resources and assets held by the mafias and groups involved in the recently unveiled corruption network, in order for it to be reinvested into the state and in attention to the Venezuelan population. "They have to guarantee it," he said, "that all the wealth stolen from the people will be found and reinvested." | Maduro called for the resources to be redistributed so that "we can put them into social programs for our people." The announcement was made this Wednesday, March 29, during the opening of the…
Staff(2023-03-31). Barcelona demonstration marks Palestinian Land Day.samidoun.net At the call of Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network and the Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, approximately 60 people gathered on Thursday, 30 March in Barcelona, Catalonia, on the occasion of Palestinian Land Day. This demonstration was an opportunity to affirm the commitment of social movements in the city to the liberation …
Susan Price(2023-03-31). Make Australia part of the solution.greenleft.org.auThe latest IPCC report sends another strong call for governments to leave carbon in the ground. But, as Susan Price reports, Labor is weighing up 116 new coal, oil and gas projects — the equivalent of starting up 215 new coal-fired power stations.
Susan Price(2023-03-31). West Papuan student charged with treason.greenleft.org.auA West Papuan university student was charged with treason for raising the Morning Star flag and calling for a referendum on West Papian independence at a rally last November, reports Susan Price.
Tanupriya Singh(2023-03-31). Reviving regionalism in the age of US decline.peoplesdispatch.orgA new dossier by the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research and Cuba's Center for International Policy Research examines the decline of the US-led "rules-based international order" in favor of a decided shift towards regionalism and internationalism…
Teri Mattson, WtF is Going on in Latin America, the Caribbean.(2023-03-31). Argentina Celebrates 40 Years Of Democracy And Human Rights.popularresistance.orgLast week, Argentina celebrated 40 years of democracy and human rights by hosting the Third World Forum of Human Rights (March 20-24) scheduled in tandem with its National Day of Remembrance for Truth & Justice. The Forum closed with a march and rally on March 24 which marked 47 years since the US-backed military coup that overthrew the democratically elected government on March 24, 1976, and installed the bloodiest dictatorship in the history of #Argentina remained in power until 1983.
The Associated Press(2023-03-31). Mexico: Arrest Orders Issued for 6 in Migrant Detention Center Fire.latinorebels.comA Mexican court issued arrest orders Thursday for six people in connection with the fire that killed 39 migrants at a detention facility this week in the border city of Ciudad Juárez, according to the federal prosecutor leading the investigation.
The Global Research Team(2023-03-31). Global Research Donation Drive.globalresearch.caDear Readers, | We publish pieces by a wide variety of contributors including journalists, scholars, political analysts, historians, ex-military and intelligence personnel, scientists, and environmental experts among others. The publications are not selected in the interest of pushing a specific narrative …
WSWS(2023-03-31). IYSSE holds first meeting in Canada on the war in Ukraine and how to stop it.wsws.orgThe IYSSE meeting—part of a series being organized around the world to develop a global working class-led movement against war—went ahead despite the University of Waterloo's attempt to censor it and Ukrainian-Canadian nationalists' attempt to disrupt it.
WSWS(2023-03-31). Bank of England points to deep-going financial problems.wsws.orgAccording to the UK central bank, many of the "vulnerabilities" which emerged in previous periods, such as the March 2020 crisis "remain largely unaddressed" and could surface again.
WSWS(2023-03-31). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia.wsws.orgIndia: Uttar Pradesh government sector workers protest sackings; Tamil Nadu government farm workers strike for permanency; Australia: Melton City Council nurses demand higher wages; Offshore shipping workers strike in Western Australia.
WSWS(2023-03-31). Netflix airs docudrama on the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff: Part one.wsws.orgThat major financial players ignored the flashing warning lights and continued to invest with Madoff points to the social psychology of a ruling class so manic in its pursuit of ever-greater personal wealth that it has become blinded by its own greed. More, however, is involved in this sociopathic outlook than subjective personality traits.
Xulio Ríos(2023-03-31). Xi, Sánchez y las agendas de China y España.globalizacion.caApostando por la gestión flexible y creativa de las afinidades comunes, la visita del presidente puede contribuir al relanzamiento bilateral y a la recuperación de cierta estabilidad continental y global. | El próximo encuentro entre el presidente Xi Jinping y Pedro…
Zane McNeill(2023-03-31). The Right Is Weaponizing the Nashville Shooting to Whip Up an Anti-Trans Panic.truthout.org"They are going to kill us," I thought as I saw far right commentators weaponizing information about the Nashville school shooter's identity to push the nation's anti-trans panic into overdrive. It was already terrifying to be trans in a country where there is an ongoing and documented movement to "eliminate openly LGBTQ people from the fabric of society." But now, with Donald Trump Jr. |
Anonymous669(2023-03-31). Israel Attacks Syria's Damascus For Second Time In Less Than 24 Hours (Videos).southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | A series of Israeli airstrikes hit the outskirts of Damascus, early on March 31, marking the second such attack on the Syrian capital in less than 24 hours. | Citing a military source, the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency reported that Israeli warplanes launched "salvos of missiles" at a position near Damascus from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights just after midnight."Syrian air defenses intercepted the missiles and shot down a numb…
Mark Gruenberg(2023-03-31). Chicago Teachers Union slams Vallas's "path of destruction"peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—All through the heated and confrontational Chicago mayoral race, crime seems to have been the top topic in the Windy City, especially for one of the two finalists. The Chicago Teachers Union wants to remind everyone there's another big-ticket issue up for grabs in the April 4 general election: The city's schools. The election is …
Staff(2023-03-31). Razones para denunciar un delito.cubadebate.cuNo hablaré en términos jurídicos ni dictaré sentencias porque eso le toca a la Ley, solo pretendo enumerar las razones que tenemos para denunciar esta sustracción porque nos sentimos estafados. Ellos se llevaron nuestra pasión, nos quitaron nuestra herramienta y puesto de trabajo, frustraron nuestra confianza y lealtad, nos ataron y escupieron las manos amigas que lo ayudaron.
Staff(2023-03-31). 62 SNB: Villa Clara marcha de líder, con tres triunfos.cubadebate.cuEn una maratónica doble jornada que incluyó 16 juegos a siete innings bajo el candente sol de marzo, Villa Clara mostró la nota más alta al ganar sus dos partidos contra Cienfuegos y quedarse como único conjunto con tres triunfos sucesivos en la recién iniciada LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Mañana se jugarán los cuartos juegos de estas subseries particulares.
Staff(2023-03-31). El primer ponchado en Grandes Ligas por la nueva regla de tiempo.cubadebate.cuLas nuevas reglas implementadas por Major League Baseball (MLB) han generado diversas opiniones, pero lo cierto es que ya ha dado inicio una nueva era en el béisbol moderno.De manera oficial con el Opening Day ya se ha iniciado a jugar con, entre otras cosas, el cronometro para agilizar los partidos y recortar su duración. La iniciativa también llega hasta el picheo.
Staff(2023-03-31). Científicos cubanos son premiados por su aporte al desarrollo del país.cubadebate.cuCientíficos cubanos en nombre de sus colectivos recibieron hoy los premios nacionales a la Innovación Tecnológica 2022 y los Especiales 2021 del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (CITMA), por sus resultados de relevancia en el país y en el exterior.
Staff(2023-03-31). Donal Trump es imputado por pagar el silencio de una actriz de cine porno.cubadebate.cuUn gran jurado de Manhattan ha imputado al expresidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump por pagar el silencio de la actriz porno Stormy Daniels para que no contara su relación con él, según han adelantado medios estadounidenses como el diario The New York Times y la CNN, que citan a fuentes familiarizadas con el caso. Se trata de una decisión sin precedentes.
Staff(2023-03-31). Donal Trump es imputado por pagar en negro a una actriz de cine porno.cubadebate.cuUn gran jurado de Manhattan ha imputado al expresidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump por pagar el silencio de la actriz porno Stormy Daniels para que no contara su relación con él, según han adelantado medios estadounidenses como el diario The New York Times y la CNN, que citan a fuentes familiarizadas con el caso. Se trata de una decisión sin precedentes.
Staff(2023-03-31). Presidente cubano recibe a miembros del Ejército Popular de Vietnam.cubadebate.cuEl presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recibió hoy a una delegación del Ejército Popular de Vietnam, según informó el mandatario en su cuenta de Twitter. La misión tiene el propósito de realizar un documental sobre los 60 años de relaciones militares entre las dos naciones, el cual se llamará "dos corazones con un mismo latido", explicó Díaz-Canel.
Staff(2023-03-31). Extienden plazo para importación de plantas eléctricas.cubadebate.cuLa Gaceta Oficial de la República publicó hoy en Edición Extraordinaria la Resolución 61/2023 del Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios que prorroga, hasta el 31 de diciembre del presente año, la importación sin carácter comercial de plantas eléctricas. La normativa es de aplicación a las operaciones que se presenten a despacho de la Aduana General de la República hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2022.
Staff(2023-03-31). Responden organismos a planteamientos de los intelectuales.cubadebate.cuLa atención y respuesta de los Organismos de la Administración Central del Estado (OACE) a los planteamientos en las recientes asambleas provinciales de la UNEAC, como parte también del seguimiento que da la dirección del país a los acuerdos del 9no congreso de los escritores y artistas, ocupó la tarde de este miércoles a representantes de esa Unión.
Staff(2023-03-31). Se registran 11 muertos tras estampida en centro de distribución de alimentos en Pakistán.cubadebate.cuAl menos 11 mujeres y niños murieron en una estampida en un centro de distribución de alimentos de ramadán en Karachi, una ciudad portuaria en el sur de Pakistán, informaron la policía y rescatistas. La estampida ocurrió cuando cientos de mujeres y niños entraron en pánico y comenzaron a empujarse para conseguir alimentos afuera de una fábrica.
Staff(2023-03-31). Carta no leída en la despedida de Carlos Martí.cubadebate.cuPocas veces, y me atrevería a decir que no recuerdo ninguno en nuestras Series Nacionales, se le hace retiro a un mentor. Y mira que han pasado buenos y brillantes. Usted es la excepción no solo por haber sido director ganador, bueno y brillante. Usted es la excepción por haber sido mejor ser humano desde su puesto de timonel. Sin la altanería, prepotencia o suerte de otros.
Staff(2023-03-31). Cuba gana en las urnas y obliga a demostrar que ese eslogan de mejor, es posible.cubadebate.cuTremenda frustración viven todavía los que apostaron a la debacle en las elecciones generales 2023 en Cuba.Y por ahí andan inflados de odio recalcando que es la votación más baja en 60 años, negando los resultados, inventado fraudes, rabiosos porque en el fondo saben que más de un 75 por ciento de asistencia y más de un 70 de voto unido constituyen una victoria rotunda.
