(2022-07-13). State of emergency declared in Sri Lanka. ecns.cn A state of emergency was declared in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, the Sri Lankan Prime Minister's Office said.
(2022-07-13). Sri Lankan president Rajapaksa arrives in Maldives. ecns.cn Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Velana International Airport in the Maldives early Wednesday, according to the Maldivian media.
(2022-07-13). Sri Lanka PM office confirms President fled to Maldives. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) — Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe's office said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled to the Maldives, hours before he was expected to resign.
(2022-07-13). Iran Responds to US Claim That It Is Preparing to Send Drones to Russia. news.antiwar.com Iran on Tuesday Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that Russia and Iran have a history of cooperation that dates back before the war in Ukraine and that there haven't been any new deals made recently. | "The history of cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation in the field of some new technologies da…
(2022-07-13). On Marxism and Decolonisation. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad 0, 2022 | In 1959, one of the revolutionary leaders in Cuba, Haydée Santamaria, a hundred years old this year, arrived at a cultural centre in the heart of Havana, Cuba. This building, the revolutionaries decided, would be committed to the promotion of Latin American art and culture and it would become — eventually — a beacon for the progressive transformation of the hemisphere's cultural world. Renamed the Casa de las Américas, the home of the Americas, it would become the heartbeat of cultural developments from Chile to Mexico. Art saturates the walls of the house and in…
(2022-07-13). WorkWeek Rally Against Billionaire John Fisher's Stadium & Prisoners Strike Over $1 Wage. indybay.org WorkWeek on 7-7-22 covers rally against billionaire John Fisher's stadium & Immigrant prisoners strike over $1 A Day, and rally to top the extradition of journalist Julian Assange on his birthday…
(2022-07-13). "Never Surrender": Statement from Political Prisoner Fidencio Aldama. indybay.org My name is Fidencio Aldama Pérez. I am part of the Yaqui tribe. I was taught to respect other people, without forgetting something very important: THE STRUGGLE FOR OUR TERRITORY.
(2022-07-13). President Maduro Announces Erdogan's Upcoming Visit to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
The president of Tàºrkiye (Turkey), Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will visit Venezuela in the coming days, announced the Venezuelan head of state Nicolás Maduro this Tuesday, July 12. This was reported during a ceremony paying homage to the ambassador of the Republic of Tàºrkiye to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, ≈ûevki Màºtevellioƒülu, who is wrapping up his tenure in the country. With the visit of the Turkish president, a greater economic growth of the South American nation is envisioned, Maduro indicated. | "In the days to come we will be receiving President Erdo&f…
(2022-07-13). Maduro Would Win Early Presidential Election: Latest Hinterlaces Poll. orinocotribune.com 
The most recent survey of June 2022 carried out by Hinterlaces showed that if Venezuela's presidential elections were next Sunday, 49% of those interviewed would vote for the current president, Nicolás Maduro. | According to the poll, 33% of Venezuelans surveyed said they would vote for an opposition candidate, 7% said they would not vote for anyone belonging to the opposition, while 11% said they would not vote at all, or declined to answer. | Similarly, if Maduro and an "independent" candidate faced each other, the president would receive 47% of the votes, the independent candidate would receive 39% of the vote…
(2022-07-13). Somalia Seeks to Normalize Ties With Israel. orinocotribune.com Israeli media claimed that Somalia seeks to normalize ties with Israel during the second term of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, an ally of the UAE | Somalia is contemplating the normalization of ties with Israel as newly-elected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud embarks on an effort to attract foreign support. | The spokesman of the current Somali administration, Abdikarin Ali Kaar, confirmed to Israeli Channel 12 that ongoing consultations at ministerial and parliamentary levels seek a possible peace deal between Somalia and Israel. | The remarks by Kaar were made a few weeks after Mohamud's two-day visit to the…
(2022-07-13). China grants nearly 1 mln valid invention patents to digital economy. ecns.cn By the end of 2021, the number of effective invention patents in the core sectors of China's digital economy reached 977,000, accounting for 35.2 percent of the country's total effective patents, said the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) on Tuesday.
(2022-07-13). Former U.S. national security advisor admits implication in plotting coups abroad. ecns.cn Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton admitted Tuesday that he has helped plan coups abroad.
(2022-07-13). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: The importance of COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in the U.S. have been expanded to include children ages 6 months to 5 years. The new vaccine recommendations mean children in the under-5 age group can receive a three-dose primary series of the Pfizer vaccine or a two-dose primary series of the Moderna vaccine. "This age group is one that can't wear a mask or anything else reliably," explains Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases specialist. "And so this is…
(2022-07-13). Iran issues stark warning as Biden visits region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) — As the US president prepares to visit the West Asia region, Iran ramps up warnings of a US-led plan to build a regional air defense system widely seen as being directed against Iran.
(2022-07-13). Iran Parl. Speaker in Uzbekistan for bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Uzbek capital of Tashkent on Tuesday to discuss bilateral parliamentary ties with senior Uzbek officials.
(2022-07-13). Berkeley irradiating us all via e-kiosks & cell antennas. indybay.org Open letter re electronic kiosks and cell antennas that emit harmful EMF/RF radiation. Please use it for talking points and lobby the mayor and city council If you live or work in Berkeley: Council@CityOfBerkeley.info. Otherwise, fight it wherever you are. This huge hazard is "under the radar."
(2022-07-13). China launches Tianlian II-03 satellite. ecns.cn A Long March-3B rocket carrying the Tianlian II-03 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 13, 2022.
(2022-07-13). Longer vaccine interval may be more effective against Omicron subvariants: study. ecns.cn In the absence of the Omicron-specific vaccines, extending the vaccination period between doses may contribute to stopping the rapid emergence of this COVID-19 mutation, said a new study.
(2022-07-13). Growth remains resilient despite COVID-19, geopolitical issues. ecns.cn Despite challenges and pressure from the COVID-19 epidemic and geopolitical tensions, China's economy remains resilient, and the country has plenty of policy tools to maintain sustained and healthy economic development, experts said.
(2022-07-13). Hong Kong to utilize mainland connections. ecns.cn The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is committed to developing the innovation and technology industry by leveraging mainland connectivity that can propel economic transformation and diversification in the city.
(2022-07-13). PLA warns off U.S. warship near Xisha Islands. ecns.cn Chinese military forces tracked and dispelled guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold after it illegally trespassed into Chinese territorial waters off Xisha Islands in the South China Sea on Wednesday.
(2022-07-13). Saturday 8/6: "Painting The Streets" Book Talk. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center | 388 9th St. #290 | Oakland, CA 94607 United States…
(2022-07-13). Plant power: Using diet to lower cancer risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The choices you make at the grocery store have a bigger impact than just your dinner plans. Filling your plate with foods that are grown in the ground may be the best diet for cancer prevention. An estimated 1.9 million cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2022, according to the American Cancer Society. While some people have a higher genetic risk to develop cancer, research shows that nearly 25% of overall…
(2022-07-13). The Family of American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, killed by Israeli Sniper, Pleads for Meeting with Biden on Mideast Trip. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) The family of slain American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is asking for a meeting with President Joe Biden during his trip to the Middle East this week. So reports Yasmin al-Qassas at Sada al-Balad. In a letter to Mr. Biden, Shireen's brother Anton Abu Akleh wrote that the family "feels …
(2022-07-13). First deep space images released by NASA. ecns.cn Captured in infrared light by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the image reveals for the first time previously invisible areas of star birth.
(2022-07-13). Hunger to worsen in Haiti as gang violence escalates. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) — Hunger is set to worsen in Haiti amid worsening gang violence, high costs of food and rising inflation, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned.
(2022-07-13). Land-sea transport service boosts China-ASEAN trade under RCEP. ecns.cn Launched in 2019, the corridor to date connects 14 provincial-level regions in China with over 310 ports in 107 countries and regions around the world.
(2022-07-13). World Bronchiectasis Day targets chronic, progressive lung disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A chronic, progressive lung disease is attracting new global attention. Today marks the inaugural World Bronchiectasis Day, an awareness day set for July 1 each year. Goals include increasing recognition and treatment of the disease by health care providers and encouraging more research, says a Mayo Clinic expert helping to lead the effort internationally. In bronchiectasis, the walls of the bronchial tubes, which carry air into and out of the lungs, are injured, becoming enlarged….
(2022-07-13). Steps ensure import supply chains unhindered. ecns.cn Local authorities have been prohibited from imposing additional COVID-19 control measures on non-cold chain imports in an effort to stabilize supply chains, the State Council's Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism said in a notice released on Tuesday.
(2022-07-13). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on July 13. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, July 13.
(2022-07-13). Mayo Clinic joins Better Climate Challenge, committing to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic recently joined the Better Climate Challenge, an initiative launched by the Department of Energy that encourages organizations to set ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Mayo Clinic is committed to cutting certain greenhouse gas emissions by 50% and reducing energy use by 20% within 10 years. Participating in the Better Climate Challenge requires Mayo Clinic to develop and submit a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, share progress and solutions…
(2022-07-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What causes a high platelet count? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 33 years old and recently had an annual physical and routine blood work. I'm active with two children and feel fantastic, but my platelet count came back as 651. My health care professional said it could indicate a blood cancer and referred me to a hematologist. What can cause my platelets to be so high? I'm nervous, as my only prior medical problem was iron deficiency anemia. ANSWER: Being told you might…
(2022-07-13). Saturday 7/30: "Lil Tokyo Reporter" 10th Anniversary Screening. indybay.org 388 9th St. #290 | Oakland, CA 94607 United States…
(2022-07-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Nasal implants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My nose always feels stuffed up, and I have a hard time breathing through my nose. It is especially bad at night when I lie down. I thought it was because of allergies, but medications do not help. The condition seems to be getting worse every year. My doctor thinks I may have a nasal valve collapse, and an implant can help. What is that, and will it change the shape of my…
(2022-07-13). Saturday 7/23: Let's Talk About It: Finding Common Threads Through Conversation. indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History | 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 9 60…
(2022-07-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: How vertebroplasty can reduce back pain for some. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Complaints of back pain are on the rise. About 40% of people in the U.S. experience back pain, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study That's up 10% over the past 20 years. Dr. David A. Miller, a Mayo Clinic diagnostic radiologist, explains how vertebroplasty, an outpatient procedure to stabilize fractures in the vertebrae by using bone cement, can reduce back pain. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBZXkXfLt-w Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg…
(2022-07-13). Mayo Clinic receives first-of-its-kind accreditation for diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, the academic testing arm for Mayo Clinic Laboratories, has been accredited as a diagnostic site by the PCD Foundation. Mayo Clinic is the first and only center of excellence to receive PCD Foundation accreditation for the diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia, a rare and debilitating lung disease. "This recognition of our laboratory services by the PCD Foundation is a clear reflection of our shared commitment to…
(2022-07-13). China's civil aviation sector in orderly resumption. ecns.cn China's civil aviation sector is implementing the steady and orderly resumption of scheduled international passenger flights to speed up the recovery of the global aviation market.
(2022-07-13). Patients with severe brachial plexus injuries who undergo amputation report benefits, Mayo study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Reconstruction surgery may not work for some people with severe brachial plexus injuries, so they choose to undergo amputation. In a retrospective review by Mayo Clinic researchers, these patients reported less mechanical shoulder pain, higher employment rates and more satisfaction after amputation. The paper appears online in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that sends signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder,…
(2022-07-13). Wednesday 7/13: Labor History Online Discussion Group – Session 5: Beyond "Bread & Butter" indybay.org Zoom (Register at http: //bit.ly/FSFD-Labor)…
(2022-07-13). China's foreign trade of goods up 9.4 pct in H1. ecns.cn China's foreign trade of goods jumped 9.4 percent year on year to 19.8 trillion yuan (about 2.94 trillion U.S. dollars) during the first half of the year, official data showed Wednesday.
(2022-07-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to ease the itch of mosquito bites. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org They are a common summer nuisance. Mosquitoes are pesky parasites leaving bite marks that can be unbearable to itch. So what's the best way to stop yourself from scratching? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/m4iapNcv8-Q Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. There are millions of mosquitoes swarming this summer, sucking blood and leaving itchy, red bumps on the…
(2022-07-13). Juneteenth is an official paid holiday in California's largest City. indybay.org With the concurrence of the Los Angeles City Council by resolution, Juneteenth shall be treated as a legal holiday for City employees, and I hereby request that the City Administrative Officer take immediate steps to implement Juneteenth as a permanent legal holiday for City employees, to be observed annually on June 19th.
(2022-07-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Memory loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mom is in her 80s, and I've noticed that her memory seems to be slipping. Sometimes she forgets a person's name or can't recall what she did the day before. Is it normal to have these types of lapses at her age or should I be worried they are signs of something more serious? ANSWER: It is understandable that you are concerned about changes in your mother's memory. Memory lapses and modest decline…
(2022-07-13). Cowell Beach Water Quality Success Continues Third Year on Heal the Bay Annual Beach Report Card. indybay.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 23, 2022…
(2022-07-13). La Unión Eléctrica estima una afectación de 551MW para el horario pico. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para el horario pico de este martes una afectación de 551 MW, situación que debe mantenerse durante toda la madrugada, de acuerdo con lo informado por el organismo en su comunicado habitual. Lo anterior está dado por una disponibilidad de 2 469 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 950 MW en ese horario, lo cual generaría un déficit de 481 MW.
(2022-07-13). Nuestra divisa es la unidad. cubadebate.cu Hoy nos convoca la presentación de una interesante y útil antología sobre feminismos. Y un primer espacio en estas reflexiones a propósito del libro Mujeres en Revolución. Coordenadas para un feminismo cubano socialista, es para agradecer a su compiladora, Karima Oliva, por haberlo hecho posible.
(2022-07-13). Science Saturday: What happens in medical research before clinical trials begin? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When scientific advances burst into the news, such as a new medication to treat COVID-19 or a new concept like CRISPR for gene editing, people get a glimpse of how a scientific idea becomes a treatment or a tool. But what's the full story? Where did that idea come from? What happens in the research lab before clinical trials begin? How is scientific discovery transformed into a potential therapy that is ready to be tested…
(2022-07-13). Tuesday 7/12: Saving Laguna Honda, Pt 2, How Do We Demand Honest Problem Solving. indybay.org us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcuuoqzkoGtKMukc4v5UTCHAxZpAQas-N…
(2022-07-13). VR, AR ready to blossom nationwide. ecns.cn Virtual and augmented reality technologies, which are vital components to creating a virtual presence in the metaverse, are expected to witness rapid growth in the next few years and inject fresh impetus into a wide range of sectors like education, healthcare and entertainment.