(2023-03-18). Uruguay's Right-Wing President Threatens to Turn Back Clock to the Dark Age of Early Cold War. covertactionmagazine.com Teachers' Unions Have Become Target of Illegal Surveillance Since Luis Lacalle Pou became President of Uruguay in early 2020 as the first self-proclaimed non-leftist president in Uruguay since his father, Luis Alberto Lacalle in the 1990s, he has used his platform to vocally condemn socialist regimes in the Americas, particularly feuding with the Castro regime in …
(2023-03-18). El diputado de Manuel Tames o un médico que vive para ayudar a los demás (+ Podcast y Fotos). cubadebate.cu Por los pasillos del Hospital General Docente Dr Agostinho Neto, en Guantánamo, siempre está el doctor Luis Alberto Ramírez Díaz haciendo malabares entre el ejercicio de la medicina y la subdirección quirúrgica del centro. Ambas responsabilidades las lleva con dedicación, bajo la premisa que ha primado en su vida: dedicarse a ayudar sin esperar una moneda de cambio.
(2023-03-18). Trinidad y su Cadena Azul. cubadebate.cu El 11 de agosto de 1955 una noticia de última hora acaparaba espacio en todos los noticieros radiales. Amado Trinidad Velasco, exmonarca de la radio cubana, había aparecido ahorcado en su finca San José, en las afueras de Guanajay. En ruina, triste, solo y olvidado, el otrora poderoso dueño de la RHC Cadena Azul decidía privarse de la vida.
(2023-03-18). Cuba sigue siendo un faro para América Latina y el mundo. cubadebate.cu La noche del 17 de marzo fue mágica. Música, colores, patriotismo. Cientos de personas se aglomeraron en torno a la escalinata de la Univerisdad de La Habana. Así fue el cierre del Coloquio Internacional "Patria" que reunió a decenas de especialistas de la comunicación política de otros pueblos hermanos y de Cuba.
(2023-03-18). Anuncian alta probabilidad de lluvias y tormentas eléctricas para la región occidental de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la tarde del sábado y durante el transcurso del domingo se incrementarán las áreas de chubascos, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas en la región occidental de Cuba, situación asociada a la cercanía y tránsito sobre ese territorio del frente frío número 13, de la temporada invernal 2022-2023. Así lo notificó el Centro de Pronósticos del Instituto de Meteorología,…
(2023-03-18). Derrumbe en Centro Habana deja al menos dos personas lesionadas, incluyendo un menor. cubadebate.cu Usuarios en redes sociales han publicado sobre un derrumbe en la calle San Miguel entre Campanario y Manrique en Centro Habana. Hasta el momento se han reportado dos personas lesionadas debido al incidente, incluyendo un menor de entre 4 y 5 años de edad. Los bomberos y los servicios médicos trabajan para atender a los afectados.
(2023-03-18). Ecuador: Sismo de magnitud 6,7 deja varios muertos y daños materiales. cubadebate.cu Varias personas han muerto en distintas ciudades afectadas por un sismo de magnitud 6,7 que se registró este sábado cerca de la urbe de Balao, en la provincia de Guayas (Ecuador), según datos del Servicio Geológico de EE.UU. (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés).
(2023-03-18). Equipo de Cuba entrena para duelo semifinal del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Con espíritu de unidad y orgullo nacional, el equipo de béisbol de Cuba realizó hoy aquí su segundo entrenamiento de cara al duelo semifinal de mañana en Clásico Mundial, con el regreso de Yoenis Céspedes. Regresar entre los cuatro grandes del orbe ya es un triunfo histórico para el deporte más popular en el país caribeño.
(2023-03-18). Renuevan acuerdo para la exportación de cereales y fertilizantes desde Rusia y Ucrania. cubadebate.cu El presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, anunció hoy la renovación del acuerdo para la exportación de granos y fertilizantes a través del Mar Negro desde Ucrania y Rusia, que expiraba esta noche.El llamado pacto del corredor de cereales fue renovado como resultado de negociaciones con las dos partes, según dijo Erdogan, en un discurso pronunciado en la ciudad turca de Canakkale.
(2023-03-18). Trump convoca a sus seguidores a protestar, ante la posibilidad de ser acusado y detenido por corrupción. cubadebate.cu El expresidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha asegurado esta jornada en su red social Truth Social que será arrestado el martes y ha llamado a sus seguidores a protestar. Mientras tanto, las agencias policiales del país norteamericano están discutiendo preparativos de seguridad adicional para la Corte Penal de Nueva York y sus alrededores.
(2023-03-18). 36 newly elected Police District Councilors endorse Brandon Johnson. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – After celebrating their victories in the Chicago municipal elections on February 28, 36 of the 66 newly elected Police District Councilors voiced their support of the Brandon Johnson mayoral campaign. At a press conference with Johnson outside City Hall on Monday, March 13, many councilors explained why they would rather work under a Johnson administration than a Vallas one. | "I think Paul Vallas should go back to Palos Heights and run for mayor there. We need someone who is deeply rooted like Brandon Johnson," said Arewa Karen Winters, 15th District Councilor. "Brandon Johnson is the only candida…
(2023-03-18). Denver students continue push for campus demilitarization with speakout. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO — On March 15, students at Auraria Campus in Denver gathered to voice support for a resolution that would prohibit their campus police from obtaining military weapons from the Pentagon's 1033 Program. The resolution comes after a yearlong fight led by Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) to pressure administration to agree to the ban. | The Pentagon 1033 Program is a way for police departments to acquire military equipment from the Pentagon at low prices. While Auraria Campus Police Department (ACPD) claims they only use the program to acquire items such as office supplies, they notably did at…
(2023-03-18). Family of Chicano elder murdered by East LA Sheriffs demands justice. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA — On March 11, about 30 people gathered in front of the East LA Sheriff's Station to protest the recent murder of Miguel Angel Lopez, a 70-year-old Chicano man, during an early morning raid in his Maywood home while his wife, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were present. | On January 26 at 5: 45 a.m., two LA Sheriff deputies from East LA station murdered Miguel Lopez, shooting him seven times while conducting a search warrant; claiming he had a gun in his hand. Miguel's wife Luz Lopez was getting ready for work when the two deputies were at their home and thought they were burglars. The…
(2023-03-18). 'War Made Easy' — The Iraq War 20 years later. therealnews.com 
(2023-03-18). Britain and France unsuccessfully attempt to force Russia out of Central Asia. journal-neo.org 
(2023-03-18). The US Is The Greatest Threat To World Peace And Collective Humanity. popularresistance.org As anti-imperialist and Anti-war activists are preparing to mobilize in Washington D.C. on the 20th anniversary of the illegal and immoral invasion of Iraq by the U.S. and its Western colonial allies, it is imperative that authentic anti-imperialist forces and those earnestly committed to an Anti-war principle recognize two things: the U.S. based transnational ruling class is fully invested in the doctrine of U.S. "Full Spectrum Dominance," and as a consequence the U.S. state has become an existential threat to collective humanity on our planet. | The recognition of these two "facts" are the only basis of a polit…
(2023-03-18). Saturday 3/18: Protest nonstop war and militarism – demand negotiations! indybay.org Town Clock (Water Street) Santa Cruz…
(2023-03-18). Saturday 3/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-03-18). Don't Let The Media Cheerlead Us Into More Wars Like It Did in Iraq. popularresistance.org Twenty years ago on this coming weekend, I was in Mongolia as the Deputy US Ambassador. After writing a Dissent Cable in early March 2003 on the pending U.S. war on Iraq to my boss Secretary of State Colin Powell, I made the decision to resign from the U.S. government as it was poised to invade, occupy and destroy the sovereign state of Iraq. I was one of three U.S. diplomats who resigned—Brady Kiesling and John Brown resigned before me. | For months, the Bush administration attempted to get the U.S. public to believe that Saddam Hussein was hiding weapons of mass destruction and therefore was a threat to t…
(2023-03-18). Lithium Americas and Biden Violating Sacred: Digging into Paiute Massacre Site for Lithium. indybay.org Breaking News: "I cried seeing this yesterday," said Dorece Sam, Fort McDermitt Paiute, seeing the destruction of the earth on the Paiute Massacre Site at Thacker Pass for a lithium mine, in northern Nevada. "To see this shattered my heart," Sam said of the violation of the sacred. "There are no cultural monitors."
(2023-03-18). Court: U.S. Failure to Protect Pacific Humpbacks From Deadly Entanglements Was Unlawful. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2023 — A federal court ruled in favor of the Center for Biological Diversity yesterday in a lawsuit arguing that the National Marine Fisheries Service failed to protect endangered Pacific humpback whales from deadly entanglements in sablefish pot gear off California, Oregon and Washington.
(2023-03-18). Lawsuit Launched Over U.S. Delay on Petition to Phase Out Oil Drilling on Public Lands. indybay.org WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 — Conservation groups today filed a notice of their intent to sue the U.S. Interior Department for failing to respond to a petition to phase out oil and gas extraction on public lands.
(2023-03-18). Wednesday 4/5: EV Financial Incentives Clinic. indybay.org Online Webinar…
(2023-03-18). Saturday 3/25: MAR. 25: "WHO CARES ANYWAY": BOOK LAUNCH AND TOILING MIDGETS PERFORMANCE. indybay.org ATA Gallery is located on the corner of Valencia and 21st streets in San Francisco's Mission district … 992 Valencia St.
(2023-03-18). Saturday 4/1: ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION: FREIGHT-HOPPING + BIKING (+ GREEN BURIALS). indybay.org ATA Gallery is located on the corner of Valencia and 21st streets in San Francisco's Mission district … 992 Valencia St.
(2023-03-18). [Correspondence] Chlordecone (Kepone) poisoning in the French Territories in the Americas. thelancet.com For more than 40 years, two French territories in the Americas, Martinique and Guadeloupe, have been confronted with one of the biggest environmental scandals in Caribbean history due to the use of an organochlorine pesticide, chlordecone (also known under the brand name Kepone), in banana plantations. Although banned from use in the USA since the 1970s, this pesticide was intensively applied in the banana fields of these two French Caribbean territories from 1972 to 1993 to combat the banana weevil, a serious insect pest for banana crops.
(2023-03-18). [Perspectives] Aftermath of the Türkiye—Syria earthquake. thelancet.com The earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6, 2023, will have lasting health and humanitarian impacts. Current estimates indicate more than 50‚Äà000 people have died and over 100‚Äà000 people have been injured. Thousands of buildings and much infrastructure are destroyed, with millions of people displaced, including vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, people living with chronic health conditions or disabilities, and older people. In Türkiye—a country grappling with a flailing economy and the impacts of the conflict in neighbouring Syria[mda…
(2023-03-18). [Perspectives] Aftermath of the Türkiye—Syria earthquake. thelancet.com The earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6, 2023, will have lasting health and humanitarian impacts. Current estimates indicate more than ‚Äà000 people have died and over 100‚Äà000 people have been injured. Thousands of buildings and much infrastructure are destroyed, with millions of people displaced, including vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, people living with chronic health conditions or disabilities, and older people. In Türkiye—a country grappling with a flailing economy and the impacts of the conflict in neighbouring Syria[md…
(2023-03-18). Tuesday 3/28: American Democracy: A Way Forward for Voting Freedom. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-03-18). 38 Chinese warmly welcomed in Vietnam as cross-border tourism resumes. ecns.cn A tour group left China via the Dongxing Port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Wednesday and was warmly welcomed by the MongCai Port in Vietnam.
(2023-03-18). AUKUS partnership aims to create a NATO replica in Asia-Pacific region: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The U.S., the UK and Australia are putting up an Anglo-Saxon clique and creating the so-called AUKUS trilateral security partnership to advance nuclear submarine cooperation and other cutting-edge military technology cooperation, which is typical Cold War mentality and a move that opens a Pandora's box, which will seriously impact regional and global peace and security, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday.
(2023-03-18). Comicomment: 'Democracy Summit' masks hegemony under the guise of democracy. ecns.cn The United States itself has a notorious reputation in the field of democracy and is not qualified to act as a "lecturer" on human rights. The so-called "Democracy Summit"is using "democracy" as a cover to maintain hegemony, where the preservation of hegemony is the true goal and the promotion of democracy is false.
(2023-03-18). Insights | Swaran Singh: Chinese modernization unique and has global significance. ecns.cn China's modernization has become a popular topic in recent years., Dduring an exclusive interview with China News Network, Professor Swaran Singh, who teaches International Relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi) and currently a visiting professor with University of British Columbia (Vancouver), gave his ideas on this topic, as well as topics on the global economy and China's roles in global governance.
(2023-03-18). Scientist reveals goals for future lunar research station. ecns.cn Scientists have proposed several objectives for a future international lunar research station, including moon-based Earth observation and lunar resource utilization.
(2023-03-18). China's FDI inflow up 6.1 pct in first two months. ecns.cn Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Chinese mainland, in actual use, expanded 6.1 percent year on year to 268.44 billion yuan in the first two months of 2023, the Ministry of Commerce said Friday.
(2023-03-18). Chinese FM meets Pakistani foreign secretary on bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Friday met with Pakistani Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan in Beijing, saying that China will advance and deepen friendly cooperation with Pakistan.
(2023-03-18). Two new plant species discovered in SW China. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered two new plant species in a giant panda habitat in southwest China's Sichuan Province, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said Friday.
(2023-03-18). HKSAR, Macao SAR chief executives support formation of Hong Kong and Macao work office of CPC Central Committee. ecns.cn Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee and Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Ho Iat Seng on Thursday expressed firm support for the formation of the Hong Kong and Macao work office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.
(2023-03-18). China's ministry releases top 10 scientific advances. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Science and Technology Friday released the top 10 domestic scientific advances of 2022.
(2023-03-18). Canada removes COVID-19 testing requirements for Chinese travelers. ecns.cn Canada will remove mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements for air travelers arriving from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions starting Friday, the Canadian government announced on Thursday.
(2023-03-18). China's finance ministry imposes penalty on China Huarong, Deloitte. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance has imposed an administrative penalty on China Huarong Asset Management Co., Ltd. (China Huarong) and its auditor Deloitte for severe distortion of accounting information and serious auditing defects, respectively.
(2023-03-18). Chinese president to pay state visit to Russia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from March 20 to 22 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Friday.
(2023-03-18). Xi's Russia trip to advance friendship, cooperation, peace: spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Russia will be a trip of friendship, cooperation and peace, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday.
(2023-03-18). Brazilian President to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Federative Republic of Brazil will pay a state visit to China from March 26 to 31, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Friday.
(2023-03-18). Chinese FM spokesperson addresses questions including on Brazilian president's upcoming visit. ecns.cn The following is the full text of Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's regular press conference on Friday.
(2023-03-18). Tsinghua launches "International Joint Mission on Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality" ecns.cn Tsinghua University held the launch ceremony of the "International Joint Mission on Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality" on Mar 14, demonstrating its commitment to environmental protection.
(2023-03-18). Culture Fact: Kunqu Opera. ecns.cn
(2023-03-18). Artifacts featuring Gandhara culture on show at Beijing's Palace Museum. ecns.cn A visitor takes photos of an ancient Buddhist statue of standing Buddha (1st?2nd century) during an exhibition.
(2023-03-18). Aerial view of cole flower scenery in Jiangxi. ecns.cn A high-speed train runs through a sea of blooming cole flowers in east China's Jiangxi Province, March 16, 2023.
(2023-03-18). Five bridges over Wujiang River in Guizhou. ecns.cn Five bridges built over the Wujiang River, form a spectacular view of bridge flying over the Wujiang River in Guizhou.
(2023-03-18). In numbers: China issues white paper on law-based cyberspace governance in new era. ecns.cn
(2023-03-18). Cradle of Civilization: Mount Emei. ecns.cn
(2023-03-18). Panda Pavilion at Beijing Zoo under renovation. ecns.cn The Panda Pavilion at Beijing Zoo has been renovated so that the pandas here can have a better living environment.
(2023-03-18). China launches new Earth observation satellite. ecns.cn China on Friday sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2023-03-18). Insights | Pakistani scholar: China strikes a balance between economy and COVID containment. ecns.cn Hannan Hussain, Assistant Research Associate at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) and Author, said that in the face of the COVID-19 epidemic, there's a common understanding that countries need to strike a balance between economic growth and COVID containment.
(2023-03-18). Insights | Pakistani scholar: High level of trust between citizens and government is key to China's success in fighting COVID-19. ecns.cn Hannan Hussain, Assistant Research Associate at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) and Author, said that Chinese citizens have a high level of trust in the government, which made China successful in fighting COVID-19.
(2023-03-18). A sane voice amidst the madness. mronline.org 
Former Australian PM Paul Keating has eviscerated Australia's deal to buy nuclear submarines from the U.K. and U.S., saying there is no Chinese threat to defend against, despite the war hysteria stirring in Australia, writes Joe Lauria.
(2023-03-18). FBI Bookstore Spying in Chicago Eyes Abortion Rights, Cop City, Anti-Development Activists. scheerpost.com 
Nearly 30 pages of FBI documents obtained by Unicorn Riot reveal a pattern of monitoring of Pilsen Community Books, a worker-owned and collectively managed bookstore in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago.
(2023-03-18). 'Rigorous' Maidan Massacre Exposé Suppressed By Top Academic Journal. scheerpost.com 
(2023-03-18). The Roots of the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse (w/ Matt Stoller). scheerpost.com 
Briahna Joy Gray and Matt Stoller discuss the collapse of SVB, and anti-trust in relation to East Palestine and the prospective merger between Jet Blue and Spirit Airlines.
(2023-03-18). [Clinical Picture] A urinary tract infection caused by Escherichia coli mucoid phenotype progresses to a pneumonia and respiratory failure. thelancet.com A 69-year-old woman was admitted to our ward with fever and respiratory failure. 3 weeks earlier she had been treated with ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract infection, caused by Escherichia coli; she had a history of diabetes.
(2023-03-18). Food Not Bombs Will Not Be Silenced. indybay.org
(2023-03-18). [Obituary] Samuel Lawrence Katz. thelancet.com Paediatrician, virologist, and co-developer of measles vaccine. Born in Manchester, NH, USA, on May 29, 1927, he died in Chapel Hill, NC, USA, on Oct 31, 2022 aged 95 years.
(2023-03-18). Sunday 3/19: War in Ukraine: One Year On: The Root Causes of Conflict. indybay.org Zoom meeting ID: 811 3335 0622 | Passcode: ICSS2717rs | us02web.zoom.us/j/81133350622?pwd=dUUyUWppbWt6djVTaElISUhocXpSUT09…
(2023-03-18). Young people want real change, not empty promises. greenleft.org.au Young people are moving away from the major parties in search of real political change. Isaac Nellist reports.
(2023-03-18). Who's in Control of How We Remember the Iraq War? indybay.org Orwell and newspeak vs. history and democracy…
(2023-03-18). [Correspondence] Firearms and blood transfusion: an inescapable disentanglement. thelancet.com The incidence of mass shootings in the USA continues to increase; more than 45‚Äà000 total gun deaths occurred in 2020 alone, the most on record for years with full data available.1 These statistics highlight increasing gun violence, one of the primary contributors to blood shortages. Patients with gunshot wounds are 5 times more likely to require a blood transfusion and receive 10 times more blood components than patients with traumatic injuries that are not gunshot wounds, equating to millions of US dollars in blood acquisition costs.
(2023-03-18). Authoritarian Macron on the back foot: Could France explode? greenleft.org.au Having spent the past few days begging MPs from the traditional right-wing Republican Party to abstain rather than vote against his pensions bill, French President Emmanuel Macron decided at the last moment to impose the bill by decree, reports John Mullen.
(2023-03-18). [World Report] Global health experts welcome Kasai dismissal. thelancet.com WHO's dismissal of Takeshi Kasai, Regional Director for the Western Pacific, could pressure WHO leadership to take decisive action in other misconduct cases. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.
(2023-03-18). [World Report] "Impunity" enabling South Sudan human rights violations. thelancet.com A new report to the UN Human Rights Council outlines how violence is worsening health and humanitarian programmes. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.
(2023-03-18). Friday 3/24: State of Repression in El Salvador. indybay.org Redstone Labor Temple, | 2940 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | (between Mission and South Van Ness, | half block from 16th St. BART)…
(2023-03-18). 12th Annual Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference returns to Atlanta, Georgia. indybay.org Everyone is welcome to join us in Atlanta, Georgia August 10-14, 2023 in Downtown Atlanta Olympic Village, Morris Brown College and key Agriculture locations.
(2023-03-18). Friday 3/24: Kickoff Celebration for the 11th Annual Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference. indybay.org The Grand Buffet | 1215 J Street | Sacramento, CA. 95814…
(2023-03-18). Kite Line: We Have to Stick Together. itsgoingdown.org Long-running abolitionist radio show and podcast Kite Line reports on the recent 'week of action' against Cop City in so-called Atlanta, GA. Listen and Download HERE During a dramatic week of action in the Atlanta forest this past week, hundreds of forest defenders sabotaged a construction site for the unpopular "Cop City" development. Police responded…
(2023-03-18). Solidarity With East Palestine/Hunters Point & Nationalize The Railroads: Action in SF. indybay.org
(2023-03-18). A Crucial Year: Turkey at a Turning Point. juancole.com Reviews of Gönül Tol, Erdoƒüan's War: A Strongman's Struggle at Home and in Syria (London: Hurst and Co., 2022) and Dimitar Bechev, Turkey Under Erdoƒüan: How a Country Turned from Democracy and the West (New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2022). Augsburg, Germany (Feature: Special to Informed Comment) — At the beginning of …
(2023-03-18). My Lai, "Killing Ideology," and Disobeying Orders. dissidentvoice.org 
"We weren't there to kill human beings, really. We were there to kill ideology." (Lt. William Calley) Officially termed an "incident" (as opposed to a "massacre"), the events of March 16, 1968, at My Lai — a hamlet in South Vietnam — are widely portrayed and accepted to this day as an aberration. While the …
(2023-03-18). Number of demolitions by Israel of Palestinian property doubles. juancole.com 
( Middle East Monitor ) — Seventy-seven Palestinian-owned buildings have been destroyed since the extreme far-right government led by Benjamin Netanyahu took office, according to UN figures. The figure is nearly double the number of demolitions imposed by Israel during the same period last year. Ministers such as Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich publicly advocate …
(2023-03-18). [Correspondence] We cannot erase Syrians' suffering with "solidarity" and political infighting. thelancet.com "The UN's failure to act quickly to save Syrian lives in the face of a humanitarian catastrophe is utterly shameful and should be a stain on its conscience."1 | Raed Al Saleh, The White Helmets…
(2023-03-18). Tuesday 3/21: Medication Abortion Teach-in w/ NARAL. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with hot flashes due to menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vasomotor symptoms — the medical term for hot flashes — are among the most common menopause symptoms women experience. Hot flashes, along with night sweats, can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Dr. Suneela Vegunta, a Mayo Clinic women's health physician, explains what happens to the body and offers ways to find relief. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eRzYfnKjqzg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is multiple myeloma? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon form of blood cancer that affects less than 1% of the U.S. population, according the American Cancer Society. March is Myeloma Awareness Month. People younger than 45 rarely get the disease, and it occurs more in older men than women. And your risk is doubled if you're African American. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/pShHvj3Y3Nw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: How losing an hour of sleep can affect your body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. Clocks are turned an hour forward, which means you'll be losing an hour of sleep. And Mayo Clinic experts say that missing out on that shut-eye time can affect your body. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/V10gPhowQKQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. When daylight saving time…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is the best sleeping position? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Most people spend a third of their lives either asleep or resting, according to the Sleep Foundation. During sleep, the body recharges and repairs itself. And a good night's sleep often can be determined by what position you are lying in bed. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/F_x-SDYUvZk Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 11) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Back-sleepers beware. "I know…
(2023-03-18). Consumer Health: Are you at risk for MS? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MS Awareness Week will be observed March 12—19, which makes this a good time to learn about who might be at risk of developing this potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis, or MS, affects nearly 1 million people living in the U.S., according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. With MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers, and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of…
(2023-03-18). Science Saturday: Researchers elucidate details about the role of inflammation in liver regeneration. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The liver has the greatest regenerative capacity of any organ in the body, making it possible for surgeons to treat cancerous and noncancerous diseases with extensive surgical approaches. However, underlying chronic liver diseases, like cirrhosis or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, are known to inhibit the liver's ability to regenerate after surgery. Without regeneration, the liver cannot function, and patients can develop postoperative liver failure — often a lethal complication. In a recent paper published in JHEP Reports, Mayo…
(2023-03-18). Consumer Health: Don't let the time change get you down. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For much of the U.S. and many places around the world, daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 12, when clocks are turned forward one hour. Sleep provides the foundation for all your daily habits and decisions. Getting enough quality rest each night is essential for optimal health. Regularly sleeping less than seven hours per night is associated with weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and depression. Lack of sleep also can affect your immune system and heart health. But a time shift ‚Äï…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer — also known as colorectal cancer — and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American Cancer Society. It's a trend experts have seen over the last decade. Colon cancer symptoms usually don't appear in early stages of the disease and when they do, they are often at an advanced stage. Dr. Johanna Chan, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says it's important to recognize colon cancer symptoms and to seek…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Game-changing treatment for chronic kidney disease could slow down progression of the disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org About 15% of adults in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic kidney disease — that's about 37 million people. What if those people could be treated with medication that could slow the progression of their disease, and help avoid the need for dialysis and kidney transplantation altogether? Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist says there is a class of medications to help people with chronic kidney disease that does just that. He says Mayo Clinic…
(2023-03-18). Consumer Health: What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop diabetes. I was told to limit my sugar intake. Can you explain more about the condition and how I can avoid diabetes? ANSWER: When a person is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, it means he or she has several conditions that, if left untreated, significantly raise the…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is bariatric surgery? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've struggled with obesity for many years and have tried to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise. My doctor recently told me that I could be a good candidate for bariatric surgery. What is bariatric surgery? And are there different types of procedures available? ANSWER: Obesity is a disease, and overcoming it often is not easy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines overweight or obesity as a "weight that is…
(2023-03-18). Shame and guilt eating: Tackling binge-eating disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Most people occasionally eat too much. They may fill up an extra plate with seconds at a special event, enjoy another piece of pie at a holiday gathering or eat popcorn until stuffed at the movies. But for some people, overeating becomes excessive. It crosses the line from an occasional indulgence to a binge-eating disorder when overeating feels out of control and happens on a regular basis. It's the most common eating disorder in the…
(2023-03-18). Cauliflower: A versatile nutrition superstar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many consumers, you may be on a quest for healthier food options and willing to try something new or a new take on a familiar food. If you're diagnosed with celiac disease, you may be looking for gluten-free alternatives. Or maybe you're on the hunt for lower carbohydrate choices. Cauliflower may be just what you're searching for. This versatile veggie can be eaten raw, cooked, roasted, grilled, baked into a pizza crust, or cooked…
(2023-03-18). Consumer Health: Do you check the Nutrition Facts label? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about using the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy choices. Most people in the U.S. don't eat a healthy diet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most consume too much sodium, saturated fat and sugar, increasing their risk of chronic diseases. The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods is a tool created by the Food and Drug Administration to help…
(2023-03-18). Science Saturday: Expanding regenerative biotherapeutics to new practice areas. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As a physician at the forefront of new cancer therapies, Yi Lin, M.D., Ph.D., understands the highs and lows that patients experience. Will the latest technologies slow or stop disease? If not, is this the last, best option? Dr. Lin, a hematologist, sees the need for a new class of drugs that provides different treatment choices for patients with complex conditions, such as cancer. As the new associate medical director for Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, …
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How can hospice care provide comfort to those with terminal illnesses? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a loved one who was referred for hospice care. I'm not sure what this means. Can you share more about what hospice care is and how it may help my family member? ANSWER: Hospice care might be an option for people who are nearing the end of life due to a terminal illness and have exhausted all other treatment options. Unlike other medical care, the focus of hospice care is not to…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this topic lately, it's because March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is to increase awareness and encourage people 45 and over to get screened. And that doesn't just mean a colonoscopy. Did you know that there's more than one option for a colorectal cancer screening? That's…
(2023-03-18). Early Mayo Clinic research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Perianal fistulas are painful tunnels between the intestine and the skin that often do not go away with standard medical or surgical care. People with Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel conditions are most at risk for this condition. In a prospective, phase 1 clinical trial, researchers loaded stem cells…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic again recognized as 'World's Best Hospital' in Newsweek rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic in Rochester is again ranked No. 1 in the world by Newsweek in its list of the "World's Best Hospitals." The ranking is a tribute to the work of staff across Mayo Clinic. "Among the hallmarks of great hospitals … are not just first-class care, first-class research and first-class innovation. The very best institutions also share another quality: consistency," Newsweek states. "The world's best hospitals consistently attract the best people and provide the best outcomes…
(2023-03-18). How to get the most out of napping. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it's important to consider the effects napping may bring. The time of day and length of time you nap can provide benefits or create problems. Knowing when to nap and providing yourself with a suitable napping environment will produce the greatest benefits. Consider why you're napping Before lying down to take a daily nap, you may want…
(2023-03-18). 5 ways to get better sleep. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You're not alone if you have trouble falling or staying asleep. Many people struggle with sleep — and that's a problem, since sleep plays a crucial role in your health, energy levels and ability to function at your best. Most adults require seven to eight hours of sleep each night to feel well-rested and energized each day. If restless nights have become the norm for you or you find that your sleep is not refreshing,…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How a heart condition affects the kidneys and causes swelling. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently began experiencing swelling in my legs, feet and hands, as well as fatigue. Testing led to a diagnosis of pericardial constriction. Can you explain what this is and how it's treated? Is there anything I can do to reduce the swelling? ANSWER: Pericardial constriction is a condition with multiple possible causes. It can be due to underlying medical conditions and may even result from certain medical treatments. Swelling, or edema, is one…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Is it allergies or a sinus infection? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have had allergies since childhood, suffering during both the spring and fall seasons. This past month, however, I am experiencing more congestion and mucus, and I even have some facial pain. I'm beginning to wonder if my symptoms are really from allergies or if they may be caused by a sinus infection instead. How can I tell the difference? ANSWER: Allergies and sinus infections often are mistaken for one another. But they are…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Does one moldy berry spoil the whole bunch? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spring is around the corner, which means the beginning of berry season. Berries can be a great source of potassium and vitamins C and K, and can also promote a healthy gut. While berries are among the healthiest foods to eat, if not stored properly, they can get mushy and grow mold. But a little bit of mold doesn't necessarily mean the whole batch goes to waste. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse,…
(2023-03-18). 'Deaths of Despair' contribute to 17% rise in Minnesota's death rate during COVID-19 pandemic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — According to a new study published by Mayo Clinic researchers, the COVID-19 pandemic was linked to a 17% increase in the death rate in Minnesota during the first year of the pandemic compared to the two previous years. Deaths were driven by both COVID-19 and other causes linked with preventable "deaths of despair," such as overdose, alcohol use and malnutrition. The study analyzed Minnesota death certificate data available through the Rochester Epidemiology…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic monitoring rising avian influenza cases, preparing for potential human-to-human outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The recent death of an 11-year-old girl in Cambodia's Prey Veng province infected with avian influenza has reinvigorated concern over the virus potentially gaining the ability to spread among humans. And while experts maintain the risk of that happening "remains low" at this time, the World Health Organization has said that increasing reports of avian influenza infection in humans are "worrying." Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic's director of Clinical Virology, agrees. "The primary concern is…
(2023-03-18). Pelvic floor issues aren't just a woman's health condition, Kegels can work for men, too. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — Women often are told about the importance of Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles. It turns out that men should think about doing the exercises as well. Statistics show that 32% of women will have at least one pelvic floor disorder (PFD) at one time in their life. However, a recent study suggests that although much attention is directed toward women pelvic floor disorders, 16% of men have also been identified…
(2023-03-18). Pain in the back: Preventing and treating spinal arthritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Many types of arthritis can affect your musculoskeletal system. Joints are physical points of connection between two bones, and cartilage is the tissue that covers the surface of the bone at the joint. A membrane, called the synovial membrane, lines the joint and is filled with fluid known as synovial fluid. All these components work together to make movement easy. "Over time, the cartilage in joints can break down and cause…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you using a salt substitute? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Salt substitutes can be an effective way to help lower your blood pressure and fight heart disease. But experts warn that overuse of certain salt substitutes or alternatives can be dangerous for some people. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains why you should use caution with using a salt substitute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/h_cy5G5EBPs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…
(2023-03-18). Artificial intelligence massage therapy? Meet the robot being studied by Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getting a massage from a robot may seem like something out of a science fiction story, but it could be a reality in the not-too-distant future. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is looking into the possibility of robotic massage as an answer for patients' pain relief and alleviating some staffing burdens. Watch: Artificial intelligence massage therapy? Meet the robot being studied by Mayo Clinic youtu.be/GXEXUCCCGzI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 17) is in the downloads at the…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic in Rochester top ranked on 'America's Best Fertility Clinics' in Newsweek rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic in Rochester was ranked No. 9 in the nation by Newsweek in its list of "America's Best Fertility Clinics," released in February. This ranking is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the Reproductive endocrinology and infertility team at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. "Our clinic is in the top 10 among the 100 top fertility clinics," says Samir Babayev, M.D., Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, IVF Clinical Director. "This is a recognition of the excellence…
(2023-03-18). Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in Indonesia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JAKARTA, Indonesia — Mayo Clinic has opened a patient information office in Jakarta to assist patients, their families, referring physicians and insurance brokers in Indonesia. The office is Mayo Clinic's first in Southeast Asia. The office staff, fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English, will help patients, their families and physicians who refer patients to make appointments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. "We…
(2023-03-18). Hundreds protest transphobe Michael Knowles in Buffalo. workers.org 
Buffalo, New York Hundreds of people turned out to demonstrate against Michael Knowles' speaking engagement at the University of Buffalo (UB) on March 9, greatly outnumbering those who attended the event, which included some who went inside to disrupt it. Credit: Buffalo WW bureau Knowles, a right-wing pundit for the . . . |
(2023-03-18). Wednesday 4/12: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2023-03-18). Video: NSW's housing crisis election'. greenleft.org.au Green Left accompanied housing activist and Socialist Alliance candidate Rachel Evans on a visit to the Waterloo and Glebe public housing estates to speak to public housing tenants and fellow housing activists about solutions to the housing crisis that overshadows the coming NSW election..
(2023-03-18). 20 Years On, What Did the Iraq War Truly Cost? juancole.com 
By Peter Certo | — ( Otherwords.org) — The war claimed more than lives and treasure — it claimed a future's worth of lost opportunities. Now, younger generations are demanding them back. By Peter Certo | Most of us who were alive then remember where we were on the morning of the 9/11 attacks. As …
(2023-03-18). Charlie Kirk and Proud Boys Confronted at UC Davis. itsgoingdown.org Report from Pink Knight Press on recent antifascist mobilization against Turning Point USA event at UC Davis that brought out members of the Proud Boys. photo: Black Zebra Students began protesting at Kirk's planned venue at 5 PM, a small group that doubled in size every few minutes. Right-wing event attendees and streamers prodded the…
(2023-03-18). Protest: Charlie Kirk at UC Davis. indybay.org On March 14, U.C. Davis hosted Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk to around 300 attendees and a fierce student-led resistance of the same number.
(2023-03-18). The West no longer World leaders in 84% of critical technologies. mronline.org 
Kailath, originally from Kerala but settled in the U.S., is one of the foremost names in the world in communications, control and signal processing. I remembered his words while reading the recent startling headlines that China has become the world leader in 37 of 44 critical technologies evaluated by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI).
(2023-03-18). Drugs and the 'War on Drugs': Weapons against workers and oppressed. workers.org 
The history of the use of drugs — legal and illicit — against the working class and its movement is a long one. The "War on Drugs" — officially declared on June 17, 1971, but a staple of U.S. policy since the 1950s and amplified in 1973 — really acts . . . |
(2023-03-18). Colin Powell and the "The Sloppy Dossier": Plagiarism and "Fake Intelligence" Used to Justify the 2003 War on Iraq: Copied and Pasted from the Internet into an "Official" British Intel Report. globalresearch.ca Fake intelligence as well as plagiarized quotations had been slipped into an official intelligence report on Iraq's WMD presented to the UN Security Council by Secretary of State Colin Powell in February 2003.
(2023-03-18). The New World Order Crisis and "The Reproduction of Real Life": Food, Water and Energy. Three Fundamental Necessities of Life in Jeopardy. globalresearch.ca The provision of food, water and fuel is a precondition of civilized society: they are necessary factors for the survival of the human species…
(2023-03-18). Colombia_Río Sogamoso de Santander: °Aguas para la vida…! indybay.org
(2023-03-18). [Comment] Offline: The silencing of the South. thelancet.com League tables are addictive. From football to motorsport, tennis to golf, we relish following who is up and who is down. Understandably so, given that sport is fiercely competitive between individuals and teams. But universities? Provosts and Presidents of our greatest higher education institutions obsess over their rankings. Three dominate—the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). These metrics of achievement should be challenged.
(2023-03-18). Aliyev in Karabakh thumps chest over last Caucasus war, warns of another. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyMarch 18, 2023 No one should forget results of Second Karabakh War — President Ilham Aliyev No one should forget results of the Second Karabakh War, said President Ilham Aliyev as he addressed the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Novruz holiday in the Talish village of the Tartar district. "We …
(2023-03-18). Once slandered by Western-backed fascists, Georgian oppostion leader goes over to Global War Party. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerMarch 27 2023 Irakli Kobakhidze Calls President Salome Zourabichvili's Recent Statements 'Incomprehensible' Georgian Dream Chairman Irakli Kobakhidze criticized President Salome Zourabichvili's recent statements and called it 'incomprehensible'. Kobakhidze named three factors that led to the support of the Georgian Dream for Zourabichvili's candidacy in the presidential elections. "One of the main criteria was that …
(2023-03-18). Strasbourg: EU rallies Georgian opposition forces for coup, second war front. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerMarch 27 2023 Four Opposition Parties Hold Meetings in Strasbourg The leaders of Girchi — More Freedom, Droa, Strategy Aghmasheneli and the United National Movement held meetings with members of various political groups of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The representatives of the parties held several meetings in the European Parliament, where the main …
(2023-03-18). Saturday 3/25: May Day 2023 Community Screen Printing Event. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2023-03-18). Monday 3/20: Defend Food Not Bombs Right to Share Food & Protest. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz…
(2023-03-18). [World Report] Health and the invasion of Iraq: 20 years later. thelancet.com The legacy of the US-led invasion is still being felt across Iraqi society. Shawn Yuan reports from Baghdad.
(2023-03-18). Proyecto Puentes de Amor realiza declaración sobre la participación del equipo cubano de béisbol en Miami. cubadebate.cu El movimiento Puentes de Amor aplaude las victorias del equipo de pelota cubano en la Copa Mundial de Béisbol. Ese equipo, compuesto por cubanos que residen en Cuba, en los Estados Unidos y en otros países del mundo, es un monumento a la diversidad, la inclusión y un bello ejemplo de lo que podemos lograr juntos.
(2023-03-18). Protesta de los Trece: La joven intelectualidad en la vanguardia. cubadebate.cu La Protesta de los Trece marcó un camino de inserción en la sociedad y sus problemas para aquel grupo, pero que impactó mucho más allá de los trece jóvenes. Era la asunción del deber social de los intelectuales, que rebasaría las limitaciones de miradas elitistas de algunos o de compromisos con espacios de poder en otros. La Protesta de los Trece fue el momento de irrupción, desde un movimiento cívico, para plantearse el gran propósito de cumplir el sueño de mármol de Martí.
(2023-03-18). øCómo se ve la escalinata de la Universidad de La Habana esta noche? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cientos de jóvenes llegaron a la escalinata de la Universidad de La Habana para participar en el acto de clausura del Coloquio Internacional "Patria" y el concierto de Buena Fe. El espectáculo político-cultural ha sido organizado con la participación de realizadores audiovisuales, músicos, artistas del video mapping y expertos nacionales e internacionales.
(2023-03-18). Cuba: Consejo de Estado examina agenda legislativa y preparativos para elecciones nacionales. cubadebate.cu Sobre la agenda legislativa del país y los preparativos para las elecciones nacionales del próximo 26 de marzo debatieron los miembros del Consejo de Estado en su sesión de este viernes encabezada por el Presidente de este órgano, Esteban Lazo Hernández. Como primer punto de la agenda, fue aprobado el decreto ley modificativo del decreto ley no. 56 "De la Maternidad de la Trabajadora y la Responsabilidad de las Familias".
(2023-03-18). Las 3 del día: La canción del Team Asere y más noticias de la semana que termina (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Ya llega un nuevo resumen semanal de Las 3 del día, hoy conducido por Karina Rodríguez y Claudia Fonseca. Terminamos estos siete días con la grata noticia de que el trompetista Alexander Abreu y su grupo Havana D' Primera estrenaron la canción y el video de #TeamAsere. Esta y otras informaciones aquí en Las 3 del día.
(2023-03-18). México le roba la victoria a Puerto Rico en Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu México y Puerto Rico, dos de las grandes sorpresas del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol se enfrentaron este viernes en el LoanDepot Park, de Miami, Fla, por un boleto a las semifinales del torneo. Tras un apretado juego, México consiguió la victoria por 5 carreras frente a 4 de su contrincante. Ahora le queda la "pelea" frente al equipo de Japón.
(2023-03-18). US Federal Reserve Makes Unprecedented Move to 'Save' Banks (+Bailout). orinocotribune.com The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, injected around The Federal Reserve set the dollar printing machine to full capacity after the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and the Signature Bank. Another US bank, the First Republic Bank managed to…
(2023-03-18). End the blockade: Socialist Cuba and mosquitos — humanity calls; Cuba answers. workers.org 
Mosquito-carried disease vectors have plagued humanity for millennia. Mosquitos carry dengue, yellow fever, malaria, West Nile fever, Zika fever, several varieties of encephalitis, Rift Valley fever, Chikungunya and Lymphatic filariasis, as well as Dog heartworm. Aedes mosquitos transmit dengue fever to cause 96 million symptomatic cases a year, resulting in . . . |
(2023-03-18). American Indian Genocide Museum at Austin Expo. indybay.org We are here today at the SXSW Conference and Expo here in Austin, Texas telling our story because we know if we don't, no one else will. We are here today to bring awareness that past injustices are still being experienced today. We are here today to bring awareness that the racism of the past is still the cornerstone of American laws. Gone perhaps are the scalp bounties paid for Indian men, women, and children but, on the other hand, not one treaty has ever been honored.
(2023-03-18). [Correspondence] Error in NHS England's BMI calculator and daily calorie recommendations. thelancet.com BMI is a calculation of height and weight to identify a person's weight status.1 BMI is calculated by a person's weight in kilograms (or pounds) divided by the square of height in metres (or feet).1 The BMI ranges are underweight (<18 ∑5 kg/m2), healthy weight (18 ∑5—24 ∑9 kg/m2), overweight (25 ∑0—29 ∑9 kg/m2), and obese (‚â•30 kg/m2).1...
(2023-03-18). Parlamento salvadoreño cambia reglas previo a año de elecciones. telesurtv.net En adición, un error y la falta de debate por parte de los diputados oficialistas, hizo que en realidad, la Asamblea Legislativa haya derogado todo el código electoral por completo y no solo un artículo.
(2023-03-18). Movimiento indígena exige participar en elecciones en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Misión de Observación Electoral Guatemala (MOE-GT) insta a las cortes de justicia a dictar sentencias definitivas a la mayor brevedad en los casos que son tramitados.
(2023-03-18). Presidente mexicano confirma cumbre regional sobre la inflación. telesurtv.net Entre ellos estarán los mandatarios de Chile, Argentina, Brasil, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Belice, Bolivia y San Vicente.
(2023-03-18). Sociedad civil cubana se prepara para Examen Periódico de DDHH. telesurtv.net En un coloquio se ratificó el acompañamiento al Estado para continuar avanzando en la promoción y protección de todos los Derechos Humanos para todos en Cuba.
(2023-03-18). Gobierno de Bolivia ratifica transparencia en industrialización de litio. telesurtv.net La viceministra de Comunicación señala que el Gobierno tiene participación y soberanía en todo el proceso de producción y comercialización de ese recurso.
(2023-03-18). Movimiento indígena busca salidas a crisis política de Ecuador. telesurtv.net A la reunión están citados organizaciones de indígenas, campesinos, estudiantes, trabajadores, entre otros gremios.
(2023-03-18). Acciones de First Republic Bank caen pese a rescate financiero de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los títulos de First Republic cayeron un 30 por ciento este jueves y luego subieron 9,8 por ciento al cerrar el día. Entidades financieras le inyectaron 30.000 millones de dólares.
(2023-03-18). Tropas israelíes asesinan a cuatro palestinos en Jenin. telesurtv.net Según medios locales, una fuerza israelí encubierta se internó en la ciudad a bordo de dos vehículos civiles.
(2023-03-18). Confirman visita a Rusia de presidente chino Xi Jinping. telesurtv.net La Presidencia rusa señaló que se examinará el desarrollo de la asociación integral y la cooperación estratégica entre ambas naciones.
(2023-03-18). Bolivia y Rusia expresan compromiso de ampliar cooperación bilateral. telesurtv.net En un intercambio telefónico, coincidieron en ampliar sus lazos en el comercio, el sector energético, la ciencia y la educación.
(2023-03-18). Declaran alerta por fenómeno de El Niño Costero en Perú. telesurtv.net Los expertos han detectado anomalías en los vientos, asociados con la alteración de patrones de circulación atmosférica.
(2023-03-18). Fuerzas de Israel asesinan a joven palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Los soldados, ante su estado crítico, negaron el acceso de ambulancias y personal médico palestino.
(2023-03-18). Oposición en Francia presenta moción de censura contra el Gobierno. telesurtv.net La coalición de los partidos de izquierda Nueva Unión Popular Ecológica y Social (Nupes) apoyó la declaratoria del grupo Liot.
(2023-03-18). Rusia califica de nula decisión de CPI contra presidente Putin. telesurtv.net Además de la orden emitida contra el mandatario, la CPI también dictó otra contra la comisionada presidencial para los Derechos del Niño en Rusia.
(2023-03-18). Celebran el 7 ∞ aniversario de los CLAP en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano destacó que el 95 por ciento de los alimentos de los CLAP son de producción nacional.
(2023-03-18). Policía federal prosigue operativo contra golpistas en Brasil. telesurtv.net El Supremo Tribunal Federal rechazó solicitudes de libertad de 86 mujeres y 208 hombres con las conductas más graves.
(2023-03-18). Ciclón Freddy provoca más de 400 fallecidos en àÅfrica austral. telesurtv.net La ONU envía materiales de asistencia a la zona como agua, comida, tiendas de campaña, mantas y productos sanitarios.
(2023-03-18). Comunidad indígena denuncia afectación a sitios en Amazonía ecuatoriana. telesurtv.net Los Waorani refieren que el Gobierno violó el derecho al consentimiento previo y se provocaron daños irreversibles a ecosistemas del área.
(2023-03-18). Lluvias provocan un muerto y daños materiales en Perú. telesurtv.net El Gobierno declaró estado de emergencia en seis distritos de Lima, entre ellos Ancón, Pucusana y San Bartolo.
(2023-03-18). MST realiza la mayor cosecha de arroz orgánico en Brasil. telesurtv.net En el encuentro participan representantes del Gobierno brasileño, parlamentarios de partidos progresistas y delegaciones de países como Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba y Venezuela.
(2023-03-18). Fuerzas de seguridad detienen a cientos de manifestantes tras protestas en Francia. telesurtv.net Miles de personas se reunieron en París y otras ciudades. Convocan a nuevas movilizaciones, bloquear el país y cambiar al actual Gobierno.
(2023-03-18). Caída de helicóptero deja cuatro muertos en Sà£o Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Se desconoce la identidad de los accidentados y las posibles causas del siniestro.
(2023-03-18). Designan a Lázaro Cárdenas Batel secretario permanente de la Celac. telesurtv.net Un secretariado permanente en la comunidad que dé seguimiento a los acuerdos y políticas adoptadas por los países miembros.
(2023-03-18). Trabajadores convocan huelga por mejoras salariales en Reino Unido. telesurtv.net Se prevé que la huelga tenga lugar por cinco semanas, desde el 3 de abril hasta el 5 de mayo.
(2023-03-18). Clausuran Coloquio Internacional Patria en La Habana, Cuba. telesurtv.net La actividad contó con la intervención de intelectuales, pensadores y políticos de diversos países, así como con un concierto del grupo Buena Fe.
(2023-03-18). [Editorial] Human genome editing: ensuring responsible research. thelancet.com In 2018, during the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong, Jiankui He shocked the world by announcing the birth of two children whose genomes he had edited using CRISPR technology. Following widespread condemnation and a criminal investigation, he was sentenced to 3 years in prison. The case caused international outcry and brought to the fore the need to reconsider the serious ethical, scientific, and social issues of heritable human genome editing. As science advances, especially in non-heritable, somatic gene editing for treatment of previously incurable diseases, regulatory gaps are…
(2023-03-18). Tuesday 3/21: Stop Dirty Banking at Wells Fargo HQ in San Francisco. indybay.org Wells Fargo Corporate Headquarters | 420 Montgomery St | San Francisco, CA 94104…
(2023-03-18). Again The Dream Of Global Peace And Mutual Respect. popularresistance.org On 24 February 2023, the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a twelve-point plan entitled 'China's Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis'. This 'peace plan', as it has been called, is anchored in the concept of sovereignty, building upon the well-established principles of the United Nations Charter (1945) and the Ten Principles from the Bandung Conference of African and Asian states held in 1955. The plan was released two days after China's senior diplomat Wang Yi visited Moscow, where he met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin.
(2023-03-18). After nuclear-capable B-52 flies near Russian airspace, British and German warplanes intercept Russian jet over Baltic. wsws.org The dangerous escalation of tensions in the Baltic and High North comes as Washington and its European allies prepare the ground for a further expansion of their involvement in the Ukraine war.
(2023-03-18). After Microsoft announces 10,000 layoffs, CWA union endorses tech giant's multibillion-dollar bid for video game publisher ABK. wsws.org The support for the merger is almost certainly part of a deal which exchanged Microsoft's neutrality in union elections for the union bureaucracy's backing.
(2023-03-18). Australian IYSSE holds meetings against war in Ukraine and preparations for war with China. wsws.org The Australian meetings—in Melbourne and Newcastle—attracted youth, students and workers, both in person and watching live online from around the country.
(2023-03-18). Chicago mayoral forums mark Democratic Party's sharp shift to the right. wsws.org At three recent forums, candidates Vallas and Johnson agreed on opening up the city's infrastructure and working class youth to exploitation by corporate interests but differ primarily on how to contain growing social discontent.
(2023-03-18). Australian PM promotes AUKUS as platform for a total war economy. wsws.org Albanese equated the creation of a civilian auto industry following the last world war with the building of an economy based on the production of weaponry for a third world war that could wipe out humanity.
(2023-03-18). Norfolk Southern alleges defective railcars may have contributed to recent derailment. wsws.org The railcars in question are manufactured by National Steel Car (NSC), a company located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Norfolk Southern's aim with the press release is to imply that these alleged defects could be the reason for the massive derailment in East Palestine.
(2023-03-18). The German chancellor and government intensify their pro-war policies. wsws.org Chancellor Scholz's government statement on Thursday centred on the NATO war offensive against Russia.
(2023-03-18). ICC issues arrest warrant against Putin as part of US-NATO propaganda campaign for regime change. wsws.org The transparently political action by the International Criminal Court takes place amidst ever more open statements from US and NATO officials that the aim of the war is regime change in Moscow.
(2023-03-18). French students speak out after 5 arrested at protest to defend garbage workers striking against Macron's pension cut. wsws.org Protests are erupting cross France after Macron announced plans to ram through his widely despised pension cuts without even a parliamentary vote.
(2023-03-18). Honduras cuts ties to Taiwan in favor of China. wsws.org The decision reduces Taiwan's diplomatic allies to just 13—a measure of Washington's falling economic and political influence in Latin America in relation to China.
(2023-03-18). My Lost Country: The fate of Iraqi culture and society. wsws.org A piece of autobiography and a tribute to the filmmaker's theater director father, the work is intended, above all, as "an act of resistance" against the imperialist devastation of Iraqi culture and society.
(2023-03-18). California UPS worker speaks out ahead of contract talks: "Now is the time for action" wsws.org UPS worker Gerardo explained what conditions at UPS are like and what he and other workers are demanding in the next contract.
(2023-03-18). Paris police assault garbage workers striking against Macron's cuts. wsws.org On Thursday morning, in a signal that Macron is preparing brutal repression of continuing protests against pension cuts, police assaulted garbage workers' pickets in the Paris suburb of Ivry.
(2023-03-18). Rank-and-file candidate Will Lehman's statement on the UAW election crisis. wsws.org The conclusion of the second round of the UAW national officers' election has proven definitively that the election was a fraud conducted with contempt for the rights of the rank-and-file membership.
(2023-03-18). Mexico is charting its own path towards energy sovereignty. peoplesdispatch.org 
On March 18, Mexicans are marking 85 years since the decision to expropriate oil resources from foreign companies. This comes at a time when Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has nationalized the country's lithium and has promised energy self-sufficiency by 2024…
(2023-03-18). México jugará semifinales en Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. telesurtv.net La novena mexicana remontó un marcador adverso cuando los boricuas metieron cuatro carreras en la primera entrada.
(2023-03-18). Putin realiza visita a Crimea, territorio reunificado con Rusia. telesurtv.net El mandatario ruso ha estado en la Escuela de Arte y en el centro infantil Korsun en Quersoneso, en las afueras del puerto de Sebastopol-…
(2023-03-18). Confirman el asesinato de cinco mujeres desaparecidas en México. telesurtv.net El fiscal del estado mexicano de Guanajuato dió a conocer de la detención de seis personas por la desaparición de seis mujeres.
(2023-03-18). Ataque armado deja al menos nueve muertos en el río Congo. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 22 personas fueron rescatadas con vida del ataque armado.
(2023-03-18). Comisión pospone discusión sobre juicio a presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La aprobación del Consejo de la Administración Legislativa sería el primer filtro del procedimiento para enjuiciar políticamente al presidente ecuatoriano.
(2023-03-18). Perú sigue en alerta por lluvias en varias zonas del país. telesurtv.net Al menos 409 distritos de la costa norte y sierra de Perú se encuentran en riesgo por crecidas de ríos y deslizamientos de tierras.
(2023-03-18). Movimiento indígena respalda juicio político contra presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net El líder de la Conaie anunció una movilización para exigir el enjuiciamiento político del mandatario Guillermo Lasso.
(2023-03-17). British Lords Shed Crocodile Tears About Imprisonment of Corrupt Former Georgian President and Ukraine War Booster Mikheil Saakashvili as Another Color Revolution Looks to Be Afoot. covertactionmagazine.com Saakashvili promotes NATO expansion into Georgia which is a clear "red line" for Russia The Georgian capital of Tbilisi has been engulfed in protests over the last weeks that have the appearance of a color revolution backed by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a CIA offshoot that finances civil society groups in countries targeted …
(2023-03-17). NATO fighter jet deliveries to Kiev — point of no return?>. infobrics.org As the political West pledges more support for the Neo-Nazi junta, it's making it increasingly difficult (if possible at all) to come to a peace settlement with Moscow. This undermines the emergence of a new security architecture in Europe.
(2023-03-17). US blackmails Switzerland to boost military support to Ukraine. infobrics.org US authorities violate Switzerland's principle of neutrality and insist that all countries should send their weapons to Ukraine.
(2023-03-17). Beijing Launches First China-Europe Freight Train. infobrics.org Beijing became one of the latest places in China to adopt the China-Europe freight train platform, as localities vie to participate in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative…
(2023-03-17). Russia Set to Operate More Passenger Flights to India. infobrics.org Currently, Aeroflot is operating seven weekly flights to India while no Indian airline is flying to Russia…
(2023-03-17). The Arctic: Eurasia's Final Pivot. infobrics.org Realpolitik and the lessons of history might prompt the world's major powers to lay down their weapons in some regions and/or in some sectors, preferring to join forces for the good of humanity. One of these regions is undoubtedly the Arctic, where cooperation over competition might lead, one day, to make the long-dreamed-of Bering Strait crossing a reality, writes Valdai Club expert Emanuel Pietrobon…
(2023-03-17). Trump warns US-Russia nuclear war "absolutely" a risk under Biden. infobrics.org The former president says it's "very unfair" for the US to foot the bill for Ukraine and not Europe.
(2023-03-17). Chicago students rally for women's rights. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – On March 15, protesters rallied at the University of Illinois at Chicago to commemorate International Women's Month. Over a dozen students and activists listened to speakers from the Freedom Road Socialist Organization and Students for a Democratic Society. Speakers denounced both the recent attacks on women's and reproductive rights nationwide, and rampant sexual violence on college campuses. | As students gathered, SDSers led the crowd in chants of, "We will not give up this fight, abortion is a human right!" "Dare to struggle! Dare to win!" and "Abortion is healthcare, healthcare is a right!" | F…
(2023-03-17). Minnesota: Chased by police, body of Khalil Azad found severely bruised in suburban lake. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – The family of Khalil Ahmad Azad, a 24-year-old Black man who was found dead in Crystal Lake in Robbinsdale, Minnesota on July 5, 2022, still had many unanswered questions on March 10, after Robbinsdale police released some body camera footage. The footage was released months after Khalil's family said they requested it in September of last year. Azad was chased on foot by police in July after he was pulled over, and his body was discovered in Crystal Lake two days later. | Azad's case gained attention after his family shared autopsy photos of his body online, showing severe bruising on his face,…
(2023-03-17). Which uninsured bank depositors get saved by the federal government? fightbacknews.org San José, CA – After the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, headquartered in the city of Santa Clara, just north of San José, the local news was full of interviews with technology entrepreneurs talking about the "importance to the community" to have all of the uninsured depositors get their money back. With the closing of Signature Bank in New York, which had large numbers of crypto-investment related depositors, over the weekend, federal regulators tried and failed to find buyers for the two banks. This made these two banks the biggest ever – with about $200 and $100 billion in deposits, respectively – to have to…
(2023-03-17). On International Women's Day, Milwaukee says, "Hands off our bodies, hands off our families" fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – Neither the snow nor the rekindled Saint Patrick's Day parade was enough to keep 100 people from celebrating International Women's Day with the Milwaukee International Women's Day (IWD) Coalition this past Saturday, March 11. Attendees gathered at Dontre Hamilton Park and marched through the streets towards Village Church, where endorsing organizations tabled and delivered speeches. | The theme of this year's International Women's Day was "Hands Off Our Bodies, Hands Off Our Families." It sought to highlight the connection between the struggles around reproductive rights and against police crimes.
(2023-03-17). US Media's Iraq War Pushers 20 Years On: Where Are They Now? Rich and Influential. therealnews.com 
Recently, the Pentagon
(2023-03-17). US and NATO allies were responsible for nearly 65% of global arms exports in 2018-22. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released data showing that NATO members US and France were responsible for more than half of all heavy weapons supplied worldwide in the period between 2018 and 2022. The data was released by SIPRI on Monday, March 13. | As…
(2023-03-17). Did the US Navy destroy the Nord Stream pipelines? therealnews.com 
On Sept. 26, 2022, a series of explosions rocked the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Denmark. Danish and Swedish authorities quickly
(2023-03-17). Cops illegally raided his house. This is what happened when he fought back. therealnews.com 
On Sept. 30, 2020, a SWAT team burst into the Henderson County, Indiana home of Chris Reiter under a falsely obtained warrant. Reiter's girlfriend, Tiffany Napier, was severely injured as police ransacked the house, ultimately finding nothing before departing without acknowledging any wrongdoing on their part. Reiter has since filed a lawsuit alleging violations of his constitutional rights, and dedicated himself to helping others hold police accountable. Reiter's efforts recently led to another arrest when he attempted to help the father of a victim of abuse by Clarksville police. Chris Reiter and Tiffany…
(2023-03-17). The Heat: UN High Seas Treaty. america.cgtn.com 
After marathon negotiations, The United Nations announced a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans. It's called the UN High Seas Treaty and establishes protections for international waters. That's the area beyond national jurisdictions which makes up two-thirds of the Earth's ocean surface. 193 countries …
(2023-03-17). A positive new milestone in Saudi-Iranian relations. journal-neo.org 
(2023-03-17). Bashar al-Assad's visit to Moscow and the changing face of the Middle East. journal-neo.org 
(2023-03-17). 'New' Bipartisan Consensus in the US Against China Aims Total War. journal-neo.org 
There are very few issues in the US politics, both domestic and foreign, that can draw the Republicans and the Democrats into a bi-partisan consensus. Russia has been one of them in the wake of the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine. More recently, China has also made it to the list of issues. This is […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-03-17). Russian gas hub in Turkey, a profitable reality. journal-neo.org 
Given the high dependence of today's energy-intensive economy on gas supplies, it can be argued that any proposals to optimize the transit and sale of the blue fuel are of high interest in world markets. Before the aggravation of Russian-Ukrainian relations, the European Union was the main buyer of Russian gas, with export volumes reaching […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-03-17). Mexico's Fourth Transformation And Why The US Wants To Stop It. popularresistance.org It is this democracy that must be defended now: not, as media outlets would have you believe, from AMLO, but from those who would weaponize the electoral issue to justify a disastrous foreign intervention, in whatever form it might ultimately take. Although the 4T has not fulfilled everyone's expectations, it has, in four years, created a governing movement that is taking control of its energy resources (including the nationalization of lithium) and is adopting a role of regional leadership in Latin America: two sins the United States has not historically forgiven anywhere.
(2023-03-17). Monroe Doctrine Plays Out In Perú. popularresistance.org March 7th marked three months of the congressional coup that ousted democratically elected President Pedro Castillo and claimed the lives of over 70 people during daily anti-government protests. Despite Western media 's attempt to whitewash the illegal ouster (which failed to reach the prerequisite 104 votes by 3), a resounding majority of the Peruvian people blame either coup leader Dina Boluarte, Fujimorismo, or the coup Congress for the political crisis facing the Andean country rich in vast minerals and resources. Despite this week's sentencing of Castillo to another 36 months of pre-trial detention, people o…
(2023-03-17). The Government Bailed Out The Banks; How About A People's Bailout? popularresistance.org The March 10 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent shockwaves throughout the world economy. Since then, the US government moved quickly and decisively to bailout the bank's depositors to the tune of USD 151 billion. The collapse of SVB, a bank utilized heavily by the tech industry and venture capitalists, is the second largest bank failure in US history. Signature Bank, based out of New York, also failed quickly afterwards as SVB's crash triggered distrust in the banking system across the nation. The US government also bailed out Signature, spending USD 70 billion to ensure that the bank's depositors had access to…
(2023-03-17). Reuters' Assistance With Italy's Take on African Immigrants Represents a New Watershed. strategic-culture.org Reuters may well have broken a world record in partisan journalism with its latest efforts to implicate Russia in the Libyan immigrants crisis. | The duplicitous role of western media in assisting NATO in its dark endeavours is nothing new. But Reuters may well have broken a world record in partisan journalism with its latest efforts to implicate Russia in the Libyan immigrants crisis. | Reuters is not the news legend it used to be. Gone are the days when it had armies of clever young people fact checking polemic statements made by world leaders to be even faintly accurate. Case in point the recent incendiary cla…
(2023-03-17). Troubling Questions Over U.S. Drone Crash Near Crimea… An Inevitable Collision Made in Washington. strategic-culture.org
(2023-03-17). What Follows U.S. Hegemony. strategic-culture.org 
On Feb. 24, the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a 12-point plan entitled "China's Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis." This "peace plan," as it has been called, is anchored in the concept of sovereignty, building upon the well-established principles of the 1945 United Nations Charter and the Ten Principles from the Bandung Conference of African and Asian states held in 1955.
(2023-03-17). On the 20th Anniversary of Invasion of Iraq It Must be Clear: The U.S. Is the Greatest Threat to World Peace and Collective Humanity. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). Drought management in Arizona. america.cgtn.com 
Lake Mead, the largest man-made water reservoir in the United States, is currently at its lowest levels ever recorded. Regions downstream of the Colorado River reservoir, are seeing hard times on the horizon. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports. For more, check out our exclusive content on …
(2023-03-17). Remembering the 'Workers' Wimbledon'. greenleft.org.au Writer, journalist, filmmaker and tennis enthusiast David Berry shows that tennis has a secret radical history, writes Alex Salmon.
(2023-03-17). US: Destroy Taiwan Semiconductor Factories If China Invades. popularresistance.org Former White House National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien has hinted at a sinister US contingency plan in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Rather than see Taiwan's semiconductor factories fall into the hands of the Communist Party of China, the US and its allies would simply pull a Nordstream. | "The United States and its allies are never going to let those factories fall into Chinese hands," O'Brien told Semafor, a news outlet that has been funded by jailed Democratic financier Sam Bankman-Fried and his brother. O'Brien went on to compare the destruction of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Compa…
(2023-03-17). French court throws out Israel-instigated ban on Palestine event. electronicintifada.net Ruling is a blow to French government's effort to silence Salah Hammouri.
(2023-03-17). Is Vindication Coming for COVID Skeptics? dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-03-17). Human Rights Groups Call on Biden Not to Revive Migrant Family Detention. truthout.org This week nearly 400 human rights groups urged the Biden administration not to revive the controversial practice of migrant family detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Biden ended family detention when he took office two years ago but is now reportedly reconsidering it as part of a wider crackdown as his administration prepares to phase out the contested Trump-era Title 42 pandemic… |
(2023-03-17). Pentagon UFO Chief Says Mothership And Baby Planes Probing Solar System Possible. moguldom.com The government has become surprisingly more open about the possible existence of unidentified flying objects. Most recently, Pentagon officials stated in a draft document that aliens could actually be exploring our solar system. The officials also said alien beings could be releasing smaller probes to study planets. In fact, the head of the Pentagon's unidentified aerial …
(2023-03-17). In Video: Ukrainian POW Shares His Experience Of Serving In Ukrainian Army. southfront.org
(2023-03-17). NATO Fighter Jet Deliveries To Kiev — Point Of No Return? southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageAs the political West pledges more support for the Neo-Nazi junta, it's making it increasingly difficult (if possible at all) to come to a peace settlement with Moscow. This undermines the emergence of a new security architecture in Europe. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | Air dominance is one of the key aspects of modern warfare, particularly for the political West and its numerous vassals and satellite states. At present, the Kiev regime is still not very relia…
(2023-03-17). 15 Syrian Soldiers Allegedly Killed In New Attack Near Greater Idlib (Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | Late on March 16, al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched an attack from the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in yet another violation of a ceasefire agreement that was brokered by Russia and Turkey more than two years ago. | The attack targeted several positions of the SAA in the outskirts of the town of al-Fatatra in the southern countryside of Idlib. | HTS claimed that its militants blew up two fortified posts and killed 15 soldiers before retreating with…
(2023-03-17). Missing Uranium Brings Libya Back To News Headlines. southfront.org 
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(2023-03-17). SDF Says Commander Of Its Anti-Terror Unit Was Killed In Northern Iraq Helicopter Crash. southfront.org 
The SDF's YAT commander Sherfan Kobani. Via Twitter. | On March 17, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said that the commander of its Anti-Terror Unit, known as the YAT, was killed along with eight of the unit's fighters when two helicopters crashed earlier this week in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region. | According to a statement by the Kurdish-led group, the helicopters crashed on March 15 during bad weather while en route to the city of Suleimaniyah. | The group added that its fig…
(2023-03-17). Slovakia To Hand Over MiG-29 Fighter Jets, Kub Air Defense Systems To Ukraine. southfront.org 
MiG-29AS '0921' at Kecskeméti Nemzetkà∂zi Repàºl≈ënap 2010, flown by Lt. Col Marian 'Buker' Bukovsky, 7 August 2010. By Wikimedia user KGyST. | The Slovak government has approved the delivery of its Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, Prime Minister Eduard Heger announced on March 17. | Slovakia retired its nine MiG-29AS fighter jets and a single MiG-29UBS trainer last summer. The fighter jets were upgraded by Russia's RAC MiG and Western firms in the past. They were eq…
(2023-03-17). Three ISIS Operatives Captured By SDF During Recent Operations In Raqqa. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Hawar News Agency. | On March 17, the United States-led coalition announced that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) captured and detained three operatives of ISIS during recent operations in the northern Syrian governorate of Raqqa. | In a statement, the Combined Special Ops Joint Task Force-Levant said that the SDF was "assessed, advised and enabled" by the coalition during the operations, which took place on March 10. | The detained indiv…
(2023-03-17). Another Step Towards A Global War. southfront.org 
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(2023-03-17). US State Department Announces More Aid for Venezuelan Migrants. latinorebels.com the U.S. Department of State is allocating more than $140 million in additional humanitarian aid and $31 million in development assistance to "respond to the needs of vulnerable Venezuelans in Venezuela, Venezuelan refugees and migrants, and their generous host communities across the region," according to a press release by Secretary Antony Blinken.
(2023-03-17). Geopolitical game changer: China-sponsored Iran-Saudi peace deal is big blow to petrodollar and US economic hegemony. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
China's peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a big blow to the petrodollar that undergirds US economic hegemony. Both countries are top oil producers that are discussing selling energy in other currencies. They also applied to join BRICS, and are members of the Belt and Road Initiative.
(2023-03-17). Podcast: AUKUS subs, Britain strikes, bigots protested. greenleft.org.au Episode 4: March 17, 2023. Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist take you through the latest news from Australia and around the world.
(2023-03-17). Saint Patrick's Day: The Real Irish American Story Not Taught in Schools. globalresearch.ca "Wear green on St. Patrick's Day or get pinched." That pretty much sums up the Irish-American "curriculum" that I learned when I was in school. Yes, I recall a nod to the so-called Potato Famine, but it was mentioned only …
(2023-03-17). Retired Union Members Across The US Join 'Third Act'. popularresistance.org Over the last 6 months retired members from over 30 International Unions have joined Third Act, and are planning, and in some cases leading, rallies, marches, and demonstrations on 3/21/23—the Day of Action Against the Dirty Banks. | Bill McKibben recently formed Third Act, an organization designed as a vehicle for "elders" to engage directly in the two great existential issues of our time: the fight to save democracy and the climate crisis. Here's how he describes Third Act's mission: | "My generation should more actively join the climate movement following in the footsteps of a galvanized youth …. Peopl…
(2023-03-17). A Donbas Diary: Looking Back at the Early Stages of the Conflict in Ukraine. independentmediainstitute.org It is evening in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, one of NATO's easternmost members. I am waiting at the edge of Izvor Park in the city center to meet with a young friend who has fled Ukraine. In the backdrop of the park is the Palace of the Parliament, the brutalist architectural crown jewel of …
(2023-03-17). The U.S. and UK's Submarine Deal Crosses Nuclear Red Lines with Australia. independentmediainstitute.org The recent Australia, U.S., and UK $368 billion deal on buying nuclear submarines has been termed by Paul Keating, a former Australian prime minister, as the "worst deal in all history." It commits Australia to buy conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines that will be delivered in the early 2040s. These will be based on new nuclear …
(2023-03-17). How Leaders in the Department of Labor Are Fighting for Workers' Rights. independentmediainstitute.org Hundreds of Boston school bus drivers stood to lose their jobs when COVID-19 closed the city's schools in 2020. But instead of giving up on drivers, André Franàßois and other leaders of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 8751 collaborated with Marty Walsh, then the mayor of Boston, to not only avoid layoffs but also empower the …
(2023-03-17). Michigan Opens the Door to Restoring Union Power. independentmediainstitute.org Michigan is expected very soon to reverse its so-called "right-to-work" (RTW) law. The repeal, led by Democrats and passing along strictly partisan lines, is a concrete outcome of the liberal party winning a narrow majority of seats in the state's House and Senate last November and Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer winning reelection. Democrats managed to …
(2023-03-17). Hands off Social Security! cpusa.org 
Social Security protects all generations. We need a multi-generational movement to protect and expand it! Don't fall for the Republicans' lies and the caving in to those lies on the part of right-wing Democrats. The Social Security Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Trust Funds had more than $2.8 trillion in reserves at the beginning …
(2023-03-17). Every St Patrick's Day, Everywhere, All at Once. dissidentvoice.org 
Patrick banishing the snakesMarch 17 is traditionally St Patrick's Day, a day when 'Irishness' is celebrated all over the world. This date is traditionally held to be the date of the death of St Patrick (c.‚Äâ385 — c.‚Äâ461), the patron saint of Ireland. It is marked by parades through the main cities and towns of …
(2023-03-17). Every St. Patrick's Day, Everywhere, All at Once: A Disaster for Ireland. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). Dozens of Mar-a-Lago Staffers Subpoenaed by DOJ as Part of Trump Docs Probe. truthout.org The Department of Justice (DOJ) has subpoenaed at least two dozen staffers at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump's residence in Palm Beach, Florida, in relation to the grand jury investigation into his removal of government records from the White House, including hundreds of materials that were marked classified. Staffers affected by the department's orders include restaurant servers… |
(2023-03-17). Texas Regulators Plan Takeover of Houston Independent School District. truthout.org Texas state officials are planning to transfer control of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) from democratically elected leaders to a commission appointed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Officials will transfer management of the district — the largest in the state and the eighth-largest in the nation — to the commission starting on June 1. HISD previously blocked TEA efforts to… |
(2023-03-17). International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Putin and Other Russian Official. news.antiwar.com
(2023-03-17). Saturday 3/18: SisPix: Reproductive Rights. indybay.org ATA Gallery, 992 Valencia Street, San Francisco…
(2023-03-17). US Justice Department tells Supreme Court to reject Big Oil petition in Colorado climate lawsuit. nationofchange.org The Justice Department is siding with communities in Colorado and across the U.S. that are fighting to hold Big Oil companies accountable for their climate lies.
(2023-03-17). Opinion: Is There Anyone Ready For Prime Time? moguldom.com When Deion Sanders departed Jackson State University for the University of Colorado, it engendered strong reactions amongst Black folk. Some believed Sanders should have remained at JSU to finish what he started while others asserted Sanders' right to determine the best course for his career. At the heart of this debate was the HBCU and …
(2023-03-17). MAGA Claims Silicon Valley Bank Failed From Woke Diversity: What About Bad Interest Rate Hedging And Risky Startup Deposit Base? moguldom.com Conservative politicians and commentators are blaming the failure of Silicon Valley Bank on its "woke" diversity policies and socially and environmentally conscious investments. Jay Ersapah, a former chief risk analyst and financial risk manager at Silicon Valley Bank, has become a lightning rod for the finger-pointing. A woman of color who identified as queer, Ersapah …
(2023-03-17). Wedbush Analyst Says First Republic Equity Could Be Wiped Out On Takeover, Stock Worth $5. moguldom.com Share prices in First Republic Bank continued to fall Friday despite a $30 billion rescue plan put together by the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Reserve and 11 of the largest U.S. banks that may have failed to overcome investor fears of an imminent collapse. First Republic's stock has lost about 75 percent of its value …
(2023-03-17). Constructive Diplomacy Isn't Possible When We Are Demanding Capitulation. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). Newly Released Review of Fluoride's Toxicity Highlights NTP Scientist's Battle to Follow the Science. thelastamericanvagabond.com Newly released documents reveal how scientists at the U.S. National Toxicology Program fought to preserve their conclusion that fluoride can reduce IQ in children. On Wednesday the U.S. National Toxicology Program released a previously suppressed report which concluded that high exposure to fluoride can reduce IQ for children. The NTP's drafts from May and September
(2023-03-17). Synthetic mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines. The Critical Role of Pseudouridine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). How Canadians Are Losing Medicare. popularresistance.org Ontario's Bill 60 has delivered a potential death blow to public Medicare. If it becomes law, the provincial medical system will no longer operate as a public service but as a profit-taking business managed by the private sector. | While defenders of public Medicare blame Conservative Premier Doug Ford, British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan are going down the same road. | If we hope to reverse this disaster, we need to know how Canadians won Medicare in the first place, and why they are losing it. | World War II saw a global upsurge of labor protest.
(2023-03-17). China's legislature maps out post-COVID recovery, resists pressure for a new Cold War. peoplesworld.org 
The Western corporate press was filled with the news last week of Chinese President Xi Jinping's election to a third term and the country's increased military spending, but the annual meeting of the Chinese legislature focused on topics that went well beyond just those two issues. Some 3,000 delegates to China's National People's Congress (NPC) …
(2023-03-17). East Meadow Update 3/12/23. indybay.org There is a major new development in the long and tangled story of Student Housing West with its reckless proposal to develop the East Meadow. The University has just asked the UC Regents for approval of a new approach to building and financing the project. SHW would now no longer be a public-private partnership and would be funded with bonds issued by the University. Most distressing, the East Meadow would be placed on a fast track, constructed and financed independently of the rest. If the Regents vote to approve at their March 15th meeting, construction could begin this year.
(2023-03-17). Cruise tours sail smooth waters. ecns.cn China's cruise tourism market is expected to revive this year, supported by the country's optimized COVID-19 measures.
(2023-03-17). Two Chinese experts sent to Memphis Zoo to take care of giant panda Ya Ya. ecns.cn Two Chinese experts have been sent to the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, the U.S., to take care of giant panda Ya Ya, said the Beijing Municipal Administration Center of Park on Thursday night.
(2023-03-17). Over 30 million Chinese sexagenarians engage in primary industry. ecns.cn According to data from the seventh population census and that from the National Bureau of Statistics, there are about 51.04 million sexagenarians in China, of whom more than 60 percent are engaged in primary industry, including agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishing.
(2023-03-17). Beijing calls for dialogue on Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn China is concerned over the escalation and possible loss of control of the Ukraine crisis, and urges all parties to remain calm and restrained, resume peace talks at an early date and return to the track of political settlement.
(2023-03-17). Feb sustains housing recovery. ecns.cn The property market recovery continued in February as more Chinese cities reported a month-on-month growth while the year-on-year decline narrowed in lower-tier cities, official data showed on Thursday.
(2023-03-17). Nation's aging demographic to be well protected. ecns.cn China should make more significant efforts to push forward the country's senior care system in a market-oriented manner, expand the pilot scope of the personal pension system and better utilize both State-owned and private capital to ease pressure facing the country's current pension benefits.
(2023-03-17). Freight train derails in US Arizona. ecns.cn A freight train carrying corn syrup derailed in western US state of Arizona on Wednesday night, the rail provider said, after initial reports said the train may have hazardous materials onboard.
(2023-03-17). Train derails in U.S. state of Washington, no injuries reported. ecns.cn A train derailed early Thursday on the Swinomish Reservation in the Anacortes area, in the northwestern U.S. state of Washington, according to the state Department of Ecology.
(2023-03-17). Reform plan to boost efficiency, mitigate risks. ecns.cn China has released a plan on reforming Party and State institutions, a move that will help improve national governance efficiency and tackle risks and challenges in order to promote high-quality development.
(2023-03-17). Decision to set up new HK, Macao work office receives wide support. ecns.cn Central government departments and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions expressed firm support for a decision to establish a new Hong Kong and Macao work office under the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
(2023-03-17). TikTok ban out of political motive rather than facts: embassy spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cease making irresponsible comments about and slandering the Chinese military.
(2023-03-17). Infant care takes more than baby steps. ecns.cn China's maternal and infant care market is expected to embrace rapid development thanks to the rising consumption power of new parents.
(2023-03-17). Aggressive U.S. rate hikes blamed for Silicon Valley Bank collapse. ecns.cn The demise of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is partly due to aggressive interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve, experts have said.
(2023-03-17). Officials call for improved health system. ecns.cn Central government officials on Thursday called for efforts to ramp up the detection capability for COVID-19 infections, fix the "short planks" in the country's health system and wage a patriotic health movement to improve hygiene.
(2023-03-17). Freight train to Europe links Beijing to BRI. ecns.cn The very first freight train from Beijing destined for Europe set off on Thursday, marking the latest milestone for the Chinese capital in its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative, according to a senior local official.
(2023-03-17). Opening-up experience inspires foreign officials in Hainan FTP. ecns.cn With further preferential policies, Hainan Free Trade Port is expected to draw more global attention and play a larger role in the country's opening-up, foreign business officials said.
(2023-03-17). Canada to drop mandatory COVID-19 tests for travelers from China. ecns.cn Canada on Friday will remove mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements for air travelers arriving from China.
(2023-03-17). Hong Kong's 'new industrialization' drive sees more support. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government is seeing more support for its "new industrialization" initiative, with medical equipment providers scaling up investments in the city.
(2023-03-17). Artificial bacterial 'factory' created to synthesize proteins more efficiently. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have created a kind of artificial bacterial "factory" that uses solar power and airborne carbon dioxide and nitrogen to synthesize proteins essential for applications in agriculture, medicine and the environment.
(2023-03-17). China intensifies high-quality development in border, cross-border zones. ecns.cn China will intensify efforts to promote high-quality development in border and cross-border economic cooperation zones, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.
(2023-03-17). Chinese scientists develop intelligent robotic mobile CT. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have devised an intelligent robotic mobile computed tomography (CT) that can provide great convenience for patients in critical condition.
(2023-03-17). Half of Chinese adults not getting 8 hours of sleep, report shows. ecns.cn About half of Chinese adults sleep less than eight hours every night, a new report said on Friday.
(2023-03-17). Stranded Panamanian cargo ship rescued in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Panamanian cargo ship that broke down while sailing across the South China Sea has been towed to an area off the coast of South China's Guangdong province, according to the Ministry of Transport.
(2023-03-17). China's housing market rebounds with favorable policies: expert. ecns.cn Data released by China's National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday showed that in February 2023, the number of cities with a month-on-month increase in sales prices of commercial residential properties among the 70 large and medium-sized cities in China continued to rise.
(2023-03-17). We hope to strengthen cooperation with Chinese provinces: El Salvador Ambassador to China. ecns.cn "On this visit to Sichuan Province, I did not expect that Salvadoran coffee would be so popular in Chengdu. I am very happy," said Aldo Alvarez, Salvadoran ambassador to China, during a media interview at a coffee shop in Chengdu city on Wednesday.
(2023-03-17). China refutes claims of 'trade curbs' on Australian coal, says permits can be applied for normally. ecns.cn MOFCOM on Thursday pushed back against foreign media claims of Chinese "trade curbs" against Australian coal imports, saying such misleading claims are inappropriate and China's automatic permit management system for coal imports is functioning normally.
(2023-03-17). China urges U.S. to cease slandering Chinese military. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cease making irresponsible comments about and slandering the Chinese military.
(2023-03-17). China's defense ministry vows to leave no room for 'Taiwan independence' separatist activities. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will resolutely safeguard the country's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will leave no room for "Taiwan independence" separatist activities in any form.
(2023-03-17). HK chief executive visits Beijing to promote cooperation with mainland, attracting netizens' attention by posting classic local breakfasts. ecns.cn Sugar pancakes, Tofu Pudding with Gravy … Lee shared these classic Beijing breakfasts on social media, "I have tasted local cuisine in Beijing.
(2023-03-17). U.S. government urged to stop suppressing TikTok. ecns.cn The U.S. has failed to provide any evidence that TikTok poses a threat to U.S. national security, and it should stop spreading misinformation and unreasonably suppressing relevant firms, the Chinese Foreign Ministry urged on Thursday.
(2023-03-17). Japanese, S.Korean leaders meet in Tokyo amid raging opposition. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol here on Thursday, amid waves of opposition and criticism over ignoring history.
(2023-03-17). Iran says to send ambassador to UAE soon. ecns.cn A senior Iranian diplomat said on Thursday that Iran will soon send its ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
(2023-03-17). U.S. urged to stop slandering TikTok. ecns.cn China urged the United States on Thursday to stop spreading false information on data security issues and unreasonably suppressing related companies, as Washington had yet to provide evidence that Chinese-owned short video platform TikTok threatened U.S. national security.
(2023-03-17). China develops vacuum storage cabinet to keep quantum chips 'fresh'. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have developed a vacuum storage cabinet to keep quantum chips "fresh," and used it in the country's first quantum chip production line, according to a Science and Technology Daily report.
(2023-03-17). Expert says COVID lab leak theory 'purely politically motivated'. ecns.cn A zoonoses expert said that a laboratory leak as the possible origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is "purely politically motivated", and political power games are behind the theory.
(2023-03-17). China International Jewelry Fair opens in Beijing. ecns.cn China International Jewelry Fair opened at the China International Exhibition Center on Thursday, covering an area of over 30,000 square meters, with more than 1,000 companies.
(2023-03-17). Manufacturer busy with producing mascot toys for Hangzhou Asian Games. ecns.cn The mascots, "Memories of Jiangnan" consist of three figures, Chen Chen, Cong Cong and Lian Lian, featuring Hangzhou's three World Heritage sites, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu Culture, the West Lake and the Grand Canal.
(2023-03-17). Tibetans celebrate spring plowing in Lhasa. ecns.cn Villagers gathered in the fields, singing and dancing, to mark the beginning of spring plowing on Thursday.
(2023-03-17). Canada's 'China syndrome'. mronline.org 
The obsession with foreign plots to undermine our institutions is a hallmark of the erosion of political discourse in Canada.
(2023-03-17). Karl Marx: Before all else a revolutionist. mronline.org 
On the 140th anniversary of Karl Marx's death, Katherine Connelly discusses his revolutionary contribution.
(2023-03-17). This is how police and courts steal from poor people. mronline.org 
I need to report a theft. Nassau County law enforcement stole $500 from my friend, Sylvester "Sonny" Jackson.
(2023-03-17). Dennis Kucinich and Michael Hudson on the Anatomy of Bank Failures. scheerpost.com This is a wide-ranging discussion about the anatomy of bank failures. Dave Kelley, the moderator, is a pension actuarial expert, headquartered in Ohio. Chairman of the Domestic Policy subcommittee of the Govt Oversight Committee, Kucinich, as a senior member of Congress, investigated the subprime meltdown (see you tube videos), grilling Wall Street titans. Michael Hudson …
(2023-03-17). Biden Announces Support for Senate's Iraq War Authorization Repeal. scheerpost.com 
(2023-03-17). Even Peace Is Made in China. scheerpost.com 
(2023-03-17). Former US NatSec Advisor: Destroy Taiwan Semiconductor Factories if China Invades. scheerpost.com 
Rather than see Taiwan's semiconductor factories fall into the hands of the Communist Party of China, the US and its allies would simply pull a Nordstream.
(2023-03-17). Sen. Graham Calls for US to Start Shooting Down Russian Planes. scheerpost.com 
By Dave DeCamp / Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Graham told Fox News host Sean Hannity that the US should tell Russia if "you ever get near another US asset flying in international waters, your airplane will be shot down." | "What would Ronald Reagan do…
(2023-03-17). The Chris Hedges Report: How America Destroyed the Nord Stream Pipelines w/ Seymour Hersh. scheerpost.com Who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines? In February, veteran journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winner Seymour Hersh dropped a bombshell report detailing how President Joe Biden ordered the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines.
(2023-03-17). Crisis de régimen en la Francia de Macron. globalizacion.ca El Gobierno francés se obstina en sacar adelante la reforma de las pensiones pese a las multitudinarias protestas en contra, agravando así el déficit democrático en el país. El colaborador habitual de CTXT Rafael Poch ya lo había pronosticado en…
(2023-03-17). How and Why Obama Downed the MH17 Passenger Plane on 17 July 2014. dissidentvoice.org 
Before the MH17 passenger plane was shot down over the civil-war zone in Ukraine on 17 July 2014, U.S. President Barack Obama needed to persuade 9 EU countries that were opposed to adding more sanctions against Russia — needed to force them to approve adding those sanctions. He needed to supply them with 'evidence' that …
(2023-03-17). Colombia Ofensiva democrática frente al bloqueo jurídico y a la guerra mediática. globalizacion.ca Como afirmamos en anterior artículo, se desató la confrontación abierta entre el gobierno que encabeza Gustavo Petro y los sectores más parasitarios de la oligarquía financiera. Con ocasión de la presentación de la reforma al sistema de Salud, de los…
(2023-03-17). Colombia — Ofensiva democrática frente al bloqueo jurídico y a la guerra mediática. globalizacion.ca Como afirmamos en anterior artículo, se desató la confrontación abierta entre el gobierno que encabeza Gustavo Petro y los sectores más parasitarios de la oligarquía financiera. Con ocasión de la presentación de la reforma al sistema de Salud, de los…
(2023-03-17). Selected Articles: On the 20th Anniversary of Invasion of Iraq, It Must be Clear: The U.S. Is the Greatest Threat to World Peace and Collective Humanity. globalresearch.ca 
By History teaches that the greatest threa…
(2023-03-17). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-03-17). Kentucky Workers Fight for a Union at Amazon's Biggest Air Hub. truthout.org I work as a tug driver at Amazon's global air hub in Northern Kentucky (KCVG). My co-workers and I are taking on one of the largest corporations in the world to get what we deserve. Our main demands are for a $30-an-hour starting wage, 180 hours a year of paid time off, and union representation at disciplinary meetings to end favoritism and retaliation. This $1.5 billion facility is a flagship for… |
(2023-03-17). Insect Apocalypse in the Anthropocene, Part 2. mronline.org 
The world's insects are among the principal victims of capitalist agricultural concentration.
(2023-03-17). Borderless Africa: Free Movement in Africa is a Step Towards Complete Decolonisation. libya360.wordpress.com Hardi Yakubu Les Ethnies De La Cote D'ivoire Et D'afrique From 29th to 31st August 2022, Africans Rising held the All-African Movement Assembly (AAMA), a hybrid gathering of more than 600 movement leaders, activists, Pan-Africanists and change agents. I was leading the coordination and organising of the whole event under the supervision of then movement co-coordinators, Mohammed Lamin Saidykhan…
(2023-03-17). Canada: Multiculturalism is Over as Sinophobia Returns. libya360.wordpress.com Justin Podur How a rogue spy and two reporters are breaking the fragile system for integrating immigrants Breaking Canada-China science connections as prologue The death throes of Canadian multiculturalism began on February 2023 over China-Canada science connections. Canada's Innovation Minister said Canadian universities shouldn't do research with China's military, as 50 of them have since…
(2023-03-17). CIA Front Threatens Color Revolution in Georgia. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg In the second week of March, thousands took to the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia, to vent their fiery indignation over a draft law requiring any NGO operating in the country that receives over 20% of its revenue from overseas to register as a "foreign agent." Violently clashing with police, daubing anti-Russian graffiti on virtually…
(2023-03-17). Kremlin Declares ICC Warrant 'Null and Void'. libya360.wordpress.com The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia's Children's Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova, the court said in a statement on Friday. MOSCOW, March 17. /TASS/. Russia does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and considers its decisions null and void, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov…
(2023-03-17). National and International Groups Call for Governments to Take Action Against OceanaGold. libya360.wordpress.com Owen Schalk Land defenders erect a barricade against OceanaGold mining operations in Barangay Didipio, the Philippines. Photo courtesy J. Bonifacio/Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment. "We make this urgent appeal in the name of present and future generations" On March 1, seventy-seven national and international human rights and environmental groups from the Philippines, New Zealand,…
(2023-03-17). Russian Forces Block Ukrainian Army from Leaving Artyomovsk (Bakhmut). libya360.wordpress.com It is noted that fierce fighting for control of the city is underway MOSCOW, March 17. /TASS/. Russian forces are steadily advancing in Artyomovsk (known as Bakhmut in Ukraine) having thwarted the attempted withdrawal of several Ukrainian army units, acting head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) Denis Pushilin said on Friday. "We saw that…
(2023-03-17). The US MQ-9 Drone Was a Legitimate Target. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter An MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle MQ-9 Drone Incident: Biden's Dangerous Escalation A US surveillance drone crashed off the coast of Crimea after an encounter with a Russian fighter aircraft. What does this incident say about the current state of the war in Ukraine and where Russia and the US might go from…
(2023-03-17). Venezuela-US Relations: When 'Maximum Pressure' Fails. libya360.wordpress.com Carlos Ron President Maduro has shown two firm convictions. The first is that he will not cede the nation's sovereignty to the pressure of illegal sanctions. But he has also indicated that dialogue and diplomacy is the way; that Venezuela is willing and ready to re-establish relations as long as they are based on mutual respect and an equal footing, writes Valdai Club expert Carlos Ron. The strategy…
(2023-03-17). Labor Celebrates as Michigan Senate Votes to Overturn "Right-to-Work" Law. inequality.org Just over a decade after union members and labor advocates from across the United States rallied at the Michigan State Capitol to protest state Republicans' passage of a so-called "right-to-work" law, many of the same people were present in Lansing on Tuesday as the Democratic-led state Senate voted to end what one lawmaker called "the failed experiment …
(2023-03-17). 7 Takeaways From The Ja Morant Interview With Jalen Rose. moguldom.com Superstar Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant recently seemed to be making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Things escalated when he was suspended by the National Basketball Association for eight games without pay after video footage surfaced on Instagram Live of Morant in a strip club with a gun. "Ja's conduct was irresponsible, reckless and potentially very …
(2023-03-17). This Is America #183: Report from Atlanta During 'Week of Action' Against Cop City. itsgoingdown.org Welcome, to This is America, March 16th, 2023. In this episode, we sit down with Clark, a member of the Atlanta Community Press Collective, who joins us to discuss the past week of action in Atlanta as the fight against Cop City continues, following the arrest of concert goers on trumped up 'domestic terrorism' charges….
(2023-03-17). Build the movement to oppose AUKUS nuclear submarines. greenleft.org.au We need a foreign policy that is based on justice and peace, not more militarism to prepare the country for a new cold war against China, argues Jacob Andrewartha.
(2023-03-17). Two Trains Derail in Arizona and Washington as Congress Sits on Safety Bill. truthout.org Two trains operated by BNSF derailed in Washington state and Arizona on Thursday as the rail industry and its Republican allies in Congress fight bipartisan safety legislation introduced in the wake of the toxic crash in East Palestine, Ohio. The Associated Press reported that the Washington derailment spilled 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel on tribal lands along Padilla Bay. |
(2023-03-17). It's Your Human Right to Access Russian News and Analysis Sites in English if You Want. dissidentvoice.org 
Collage © Jan Oberg 2023 The human right to freely seek information is laid down in the American Convention on Human Rights from 1968. Article 13 states that "Everyone has the right to freedom of thought and expression. This right includes freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas of all kinds." The Universal …
(2023-03-17). Hugo Chávez Foundation Launches Web Portal Aimed at Publicizing His Legacy. orinocotribune.com 
The Eternal Commander Hugo Chávez Foundation launched its web portal on Wednesday, March 15, in an event held at the Historic Military Museum of Caracas (Cuartel de la Montaña 4F), in the 23 de Enero parish, Caracas. | During the unveiling of the portal She explained that the web portal is…
(2023-03-17). Jerusalem's Christians Attribute Rise in Violence to Israel's New Government. towardfreedom.org Violence against Christians isn't a new phenomenon in Jerusalem. But since Israel's most far-right government in its history has taken over, the problem has significantly swelled. Jessica Buxbaum reports from East Jerusalem.
(2023-03-17). Richard Denniss: 'Safeguard Mechanism protects fossil fuel industry'. greenleft.org.au The new Safeguard Mechanism protects the fossil fuel industry and does nothing to save our climate from disaster, Richard Denniss said. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-03-17). Corporations are using Trade Treaties to handcuff Efforts to save the Planet from Climate Emergency. juancole.com 
( Foreign Policy in Focus) — The global economy hit a new milestone in 2022 by surpassing $100 trillion. This expansion, which has experienced only the occasional setback such as the 2020 COVID shutdowns, has been accelerated by trade. The world trade volume experienced 4,300 percent growth from 1950 to 2021, an average 4 percent …
(2023-03-17). The betrayers of Julian Assange. peoplesdispatch.org I have known Julian Assange since I first interviewed him in London in 2010. I immediately liked his dry, dark sense of humor, often dispensed with an infectious giggle. He is a proud outsider: sharp and thoughtful. We have become friends, and I have sat in many courtrooms listening to the tribunes of the state try to silence him and his moral revolution in journalism. | My own high point was when a judge in the Royal Courts of Justice leaned across his bench and growled at me: 'You are just a peripatetic Australian like Assange.' My name was on a list of volunteers to stand bail for Julian, and this judge spotte…
(2023-03-17). Spying on Americans in Plain Sight. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). US Terrorism Against Nord Stream: A Polish Perspective. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). Turkey Announces Plans To Approve Finland's NATO Bid. news.antiwar.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Ankara would approve Finland's NATO application before the country's May election. Erdoğan made the announcement after meeting with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in Ankara. Finland submitted a joint application with Sweden to join the North Atlantic alliance last May. While most members of the alliance wanted to expedite membership …
(2023-03-17). 'Make Things Right': Florida activists grapple with revelations about Klan leader. splcenter.org
(2023-03-17). Reform Candidate Wins United Auto Workers Presidency in Stunning Upset. truthout.org The machine will churn no more. Nearly 80 years of top-down one-party rule in the United Auto Workers are coming to an end. Reformer Shawn Fain is set to be the winner in the runoff for the UAW presidency. As of Thursday night, Fain had a 505-vote edge, 69,386 to 68,881, over incumbent Ray Curry of the Administration Caucus. Curry was appointed by the union's executive board in 2021. |
(2023-03-17). The Weaponization of "Anti-Semitism". Requiem for a Smear Victim: Clemens Arvay. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). Parents, teachers, NAACP oppose Texas right-wing Gov. Abbott's 'hostile takeover' of Houston schools. peoplesworld.org 
HOUSTON—Right-wing Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has escalated his war against the people of color in his state's largest city, Houston. And its Black and brown residents, in this battle led by its teachers union and the NAACP, are fighting back. Abbott's not content with his multitude of measures to prevent the city's adults of …
(2023-03-17). Bail-ins, Bail-outs and Other forms of Self-Mutilation: Lobotomized Economists Clash on the Deck of the Titanic. thelastamericanvagabond.com As the geniuses running the western financial bubble (sometimes called an "economy") continue to double down on their obsession to pump a dead financial system with ever more trillions in stimulus spending, arguments are raging among brainwashed economists living in denial over the oncoming systemic collapse. The failure of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and
(2023-03-17). Unintimidated, Amazon Workers Unionize Their Workplaces. popularresistance.org The historic union election victory at the JFK8 Amazon warehouse on Staten Island sent shockwaves throughout the US and beyond, but New York is not the only place Amazon workers are organizing. In Moreno Valley, California, workers at the ONT8 warehouse have been doing the painstaking work of organizing for years, and now they are attempting to unionize with the independent Amazon Labor Union, facing the same union-busting playbook from Amazon management that workers in Staten Island, Bessemer, Chicago, etc. have faced.
(2023-03-17). The Not-So-Winding Road from Iraq to Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org 
U.S. soldiers breaking into a home in Baquba, Iraq, in 2008 Photo: Reuters March 19 marks the 20th anniversary of the U.S. and British invasion of Iraq. This seminal event in the short history of the 21st century not only continues to plague Iraqi society to this day, but it also looms large …
(2023-03-17). Port Kembla rejects nuclear submarine base. greenleft.org.au Three weeks before the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal was announced, the Port Authority of NSW unveiled a new plan to build a large renewable energy hub at Port Kembla. Melanie Barnes reports the choice is clear: wind or nuclear.
(2023-03-17). Fascism grips Israel yet US clings to two-state fantasy. electronicintifada.net New York keeps investment in Israel Bonds as a State Department spokesperson confirms an Israeli settler attacked a US citizen.
(2023-03-17). Free Speech for Peace not Supported by "Stand With Ukraine" globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). Statue honoring Harriet Tubman unveiled in Newark, New Jersey. workers.org 
Artist Nina Cooke John stands next to the Harriet Tubman statue she designed in Newark, New Jersey, March 9, 2023. Credit: AP The unveiling of a monument honoring the legacy of the great Black abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, took place in the Black-majority city of Newark, New Jersey, on March 9. . . . |
(2023-03-17). Food cuts show women bear brunt of deepening economic crisis — a WW commentary. workers.org 
No matter how large or small, no class struggle can be put into its social context without understanding the current global capitalist economic crisis. Neoliberal policies flow from long-term and short-term fluctuations within the capitalist system, which no ruling class can ultimately control. Migrant mother and her children receive food . . . |
(2023-03-17). Food cuts show women bear brunt of deepening economic crisis. workers.org No matter how large or small, no class struggle can be put into its social context without understanding the current global capitalist economic crisis. Neoliberal policies flow from long-term and short-term fluctuations within the capitalist system, which no ruling class can ultimately control. Migrant mother and her children receive food . . . |
(2023-03-17). The wages of deregulation. workers.org 
Note: This lightly edited commentary first appeared on Prison Radio on March 3: A train races through the cool wintry air, its wheels turning on iron rails until sparks burst into flames, and in the blink of an eye, a city in eastern Ohio becomes the latest scene of a . . . |
(2023-03-17). 20 years after the start of the Iraq War, US peace movement will protest yet another war. peoplesdispatch.org The people of the US are building an intergenerational anti-war movement from the ground up in protest of the billions sent to war and destruction abroad…
(2023-03-17). People Affected by Toxic Fuel Leak in Hawaii Now Face Taxes on Emergency Aid. truthout.org It's been nearly 16 months since 14,000 gallons of fuel and water leaked from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Honolulu, Hawaii. Located merely 100 feet above the Southern O'ahu Basal Aquifer, the military fuel storage facility's leaking drain line poisoned the main fresh water source for 100,000 people, causing oral chemical burns, stomach pain, sore throats, rashes… |
(2023-03-17). Further restrictions on abortion rights in the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
State battles over abortion rights in the U.S. show no sign of let-up – following last year's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning a woman's constitutional right to abortion.
(2023-03-17). Gerrymandering in Jacksonville, Florida. america.cgtn.com 
Jacksonville, Florida, is like a tale of two cities. One is the shiny view of development, upscale restaurants and white sand beaches, while a few blocks away, the scenes tell a story of abandonment and neglect. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports from Jacksonville. For more, …
(2023-03-17). Larry Saved Me From Torture… smoothiex12.blogspot.com of seeing and listening to these two guys and I am eternally grateful to him for that.
(2023-03-17). Well, Start Stop-watches, Gentlemen. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-03-17). Why They Are "More Adequate". smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-03-17). Gaza Reacts To Israeli West Bank Onslaught and Palestinian Authority Complicity. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-03-17). Global banking under pressure. america.cgtn.com 
Silicon Valley Bank's collapse triggered a global financial meltdown. U.S. and European central bank leaders are trying to calm the panic, there are now urgent questions about how their inflation-fighting policies contributed to the crisis. Owen Fairclough has the latest. For more, check out our …
(2023-03-17). 30,000 L.A. school support staffers to strike; teachers refuse to cross picket line. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES (PAI)—At least 30,000 support staffers toiling for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will stage a three-day strike March 21-23 to protest low pay, lack of respect, and their bosses' labor law-breaking refusal to bargain. With support from the United Teachers of Los Angeles, an AFT affiliate, the cafeteria workers, bus drivers, …
(2023-03-17). Video: Protests planned for Burma Revolution Day. greenleft.org.au Peter Boyle spoke to Maung Maung Than, the ecretary of the Australian Coalition for Democracy in Burma and veteran of the 1988 student uprising about upcoming actions on Burma Revolution Day (March 27) and the state of the people's resistance to the military coup regime in Burma/Myanmar.
(2023-03-17). French Government Bypasses Parliamentary Vote; Passes Pension Reform. popularresistance.org On March 16, the French government invoked the emergency provision Article 49.3 of the Constitution in the parliament and passed a controversial pension reform, bypassing the parliamentary vote. The decision announced by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne to avoid voting on the pension reforms envisaged in the 'law of amending financing of Social Security for 2023', provoked ire from progressive legislators of the New Ecological and Social People's Union (NUPES) coalition as well as large sections of civil society. Spontaneous protests have already broken out across the country condemning the forced approval of the b…
(2023-03-17). Yes, the U.S. gov't did bailout the banks. What would a people's bailout look like? mronline.org 
The U.S. is divesting from working people and investing in banks and venture capitalists, to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars.
(2023-03-17). Hundreds in UK protest against discriminatory immigration bill. peoplesdispatch.org The Illegal Migration Bill has been proposed by Home Secretary Suella Braverman who herself admits that she is unable to say if the bill complies with the European Convention on Human Rights…
(2023-03-17). Israeli occupation forces kill four Palestinians, including one minor, in Jenin. peoplesdispatch.org On Thursday, a number of undercover agents of the Israeli occupation forces stormed Jenin city center, killing four Palestinians and injuring at least 20 others. In the first 75 days of the current year, Israeli occupation forces have killed at least 88 Palestinians in different parts of the occupied territories…
(2023-03-17). Unions condemn assault on journalists inside Bangladesh's Supreme Court. peoplesdispatch.org At least 10 journalists were injured during police action at the Supreme Court in Bangladesh on March 15. The journalists were covering the Bar Association Election…
(2023-03-17). Working class slams the 'anti-worker' budget in the UK. peoplesdispatch.org Trade unions, left parties, and civil society organizations in the UK have denounced the Spring Budget 2023, delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday, March 15. The Chancellor and the Tory party have claimed that the Budget sets forth a growth plan for the country that will help avoid recession and halve the soaring inflation this year. However, trade unions have condemned that it fails to tackle the ongoing public sector pay disputes and neglects the overwhelming demand for an increase in wages at par with inflation. | It has been further criticized on the grounds that it calls for an in…
(2023-03-17). Health workers in South Africa end strike after 10 days. peoplesdispatch.org The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union in South Africa ended a strike launched earlier this month over concerns about salaries and inflation. The announcement came as the government agreed to revisit the salary increase for the current year and signaled it was willing to reconsider its approach to collective bargaining with the union…
(2023-03-17). Why Three US Banks Collapsed in One Week: Economist Michael Hudson Explains. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). Why the Bank Crisis Is Not Over. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). Global Financial Meltdown: Sweeping Deregulation of the US Banking System. globalresearch.ca The financial sector reforms of the late 1999s had set the stage for the current financial crisis…
(2023-03-17). The Israeli Protest Movement against Netanyahu. Does It Include the Rights of Palestinians? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). The US Blockade and Its Effects on Cuban Medicine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). Wednesday 3/15: From the Bay Area to Atlanta: Stop Cop City. indybay.org Meets at GI Partners / 4 Embarcadero Ctr, SF…
(2023-03-17). Video: Imminent 5G Induced Genocide: Vaccinated Vulnerable To 5G Kill Grid's Deadly Tech! — Dr. Reiner Fuellmich. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). Las horas más bajas del discurso anticorreísta. globalizacion.ca El 5 de febrero pasado puede considerarse el cierre de un ciclo que se abrió hace 5 años, coincidentemente con otra consulta popular, pero que terminó con resultados distintos en febrero de 2018. El ciclo al que me refiero es…
(2023-03-17). Trans Rights Are Women's Rights. aclu.org March is Women's History Month, which means I'm often asked to name the most pressing issue facing women in America. Answers spring to mind, sometimes faster than I can form the words. The fall of Roe and the Black maternal mortality crisis. The persistence of the gender wage gap and on-the-job sexual harassment, more than five years after #MeToo. Barriers to safe, affordable housing. Policing of Black and Brown mothers, leading to needless family separation. The lack of universal paid family leave coupled with the skyrocketing cost of childcare. The list goes on. | None of these ills, however, is the subject…
(2023-03-17). 70th anniversary: NATO trains U.S. high school students for "really cool" war with Russia in Arctic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command TransformationMarch 17, 2023 Ambassadors, Global Diplomacy, and NATO — High School Students from Around the Hampton Roads Lead the Way NORFOLK, VA. — On March 15th 2023, NATO's Allied Command Transformation kicked off the Model NATO Challenge, bringing together students, military officials, and diplomats to participate in a strategic problem-solving challenge. Student Diplomats …
(2023-03-17). Azerbaijan, Dagestan: Turkic bloc eyes control of Russian Caucasus, Caspian. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagMarch 17, 2023 Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov met with the Chairman of the People's Assembly of Dagestan On March 17, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov met with the Chairman of the People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan of the Russian Federation Zaur Askenderov. AZERTAC reports that during …
(2023-03-17). Europe: NATO holds layered, integrated interceptor missile drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandMarch 17, 2023 NATO Surface-based Air defence community trains interoperability in major exercise Two major NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) exercises are combined with the largest European air defence exercise l from March 6 to April 1, 2023 providing for interoperability among Allied forces. NATO's exercises Steadfast Armour 23 (STAR23) and …
(2023-03-17). Germany, Japan renew historic military pact aimed at Russia, China. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleMarch 17, 2023 Germany's Olaf Scholz visits Japan to ramp up security ties AUDIO: "Our common focus is currently on Ukraine. Germany and Japan stand side by side in defending the rules-based international order." — Chancellor Scholz Chancellor Scholz and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will look at ways to deepen bilateral security relations …
(2023-03-17). Joint Pentagon/NATO commanders preside over air/space power integration. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandMarch 17, 2023 General Christopher Cavoli is top commander of U.S. European Command and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. General James Hecker is simultaneously commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe/U.S. Air Forces Africa and NATO's Allied Air Command. ==== NATO Air Chiefs discuss how to further accelerate Air and Space Power integration …
(2023-03-17). Turkey delivers Bayraktar drones for war in Mali, region. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkish Bayraktar TB2 combat drones have been employed with deadly efficiency against Russia and Russian allies in Ukraine, Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia, Libya, Syria, Iraq and Tajikistan and have been sold to Ethiopia and Morocco for use against Tigray and Western Sahara, respectively. — RR ==== Hàºrriyet Daily NewsMarch 17, 2023 Mali gets new batch of drones …
(2023-03-17). Turkey pushes enhanced global role for NATO, okays Finland's bid, blackmails Sweden. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hàºrriyet Daily NewsMarch 17, 2023 Türkiye OKs Finland's NATO bid, delays Sweden's Türkiye has announced its decision to ratify Finland's bid to join NATO as a result of the latter's concrete and sincere measures against terror organizations while delaying the bid of Sweden. "We have observed concrete and sincere steps from Finland in recent times. …
(2023-03-17). Turkic gene: militarized Turkic superstate from Great Wall of China to gates of Vienna. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Organization of Turkic States currently includes Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan as full members and Hungary, the (unrecognized) Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Turkmenistan as observers, with nations as far afield as Finland, Ukraine (particularly with its claims on Crimea) and Mongolia mentioned as future affiliates. All the above are NATO members …
(2023-03-17). U.S. Army launches new headquarters in Poland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioMarch 27, 2023 US Army Garrison Poland to be established this month: Pentagon The US Army will this month establish a new headquarters in Poland, called US Army Garrison Poland, the Pentagon has announced. "In order to meet U.S. Army in Europe and Africa mission requirements, improved command and control capabilities and manage foreign, …
(2023-03-17). U.S. European, Central Commands consolidate Azerbaijan as military outpost on Caspian. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. European CommandMarch 17, 2023 USEUCOM, Azerbaijan officials engage to discuss partnership, regional security U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, the U.S. European Command strategy, plans and capabilities deputy director, traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, March 14-16, 2023. His visit included engagements with government officials from Azerbaijan's ministry of defense, ministry of emergency situations and …
(2023-03-17). Saint Patrick's Day 2023 Remembrance: England's "Irish Slaves" globalresearch.ca Global Research Editor's Note | In 2008 (reposted in 2015), Global Research posted a short Oped article entitled
(2023-03-17). Destruction of the Amazon Rainforest Destabilizes the World. dissidentvoice.org 
A new 40-year study discovered the eye-opening fact that what happens in the Amazon Rainforest impacts the entire Earth system. This puts an exclamation point on the fact that the Amazon Rainforest, the planet's most crucial source of life support [NASA and NOAA attribute about half of the oxygen production on Earth to the ocean, …
(2023-03-17). Global problems are far-reaching, permanent & inter-connected. Nationalistic responses are political, tribal, religious & myopic. nationofchange.org The Age of Nationalism (the last few centuries) must now for the health of all shift to the Age of One World.
(2023-03-17). Dictator? French Communists slam Macron for imposing pensions bill without a vote. peoplesworld.org 
French communists have slammed the decision of President Emmanuel Macron to impose his highly unpopular bill that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Macron shunned parliament Thursday by opting to push through his controversial plans by triggering a special constitutional power known as Section 49.3. The rarely-used maneuver will likely spark a …
(2023-03-17). In Chicago and Denver, Progressives Face New Challenges — and Opportunities. truthout.org For most of the media establishment, the year may as well already be 2024. Intrigue among the Republican Party's emerging field of presidential contenders, and ongoing mixed signals from the Joe Biden camp about his intentions next year dominate political coverage. But, while this may be an "off" year for national politics, 2023 is rife with electoral opportunities for progressive candidates… |
(2023-03-17). Colombia and Venezuela Sign Agreements on Binational Air Traffic. orinocotribune.com 
On Tuesday, March 14, at a meeting between the civil aviation authorities of Colombia and Venezuela held at the Center for Aeronautical Studies (CEA) in Bogota, Colombia and Venezuela signed five agreements aimed at formally reestablishing air traffic and unifying procedures in search and rescue operations. The meeting was chaired by the president of the National Institute of Civil Aviation of Venezuela, Juan Manuel Teixeira Diaz, and Sergio París Mendoza, director general of the Civil Aeronautics of Colombia. |
(2023-03-17). Nearly 8 in 10 Voters Support Sanders Bill to Raise Minimum Teacher Pay to $60k. truthout.org New polling finds that a proposal by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) to set a minimum salary for teachers and raise the wages of over a million teachers nationwide is overwhelmingly popular among voters. According to a recent survey of 1,254 likely voters by Data for Progress, 77 percent of voters support the proposal to set a nationwide minimum salary of $60,000 for public school teachers… |
(2023-03-17). Sanders Calls for All Drug Prices to Be Cut After Third Insulin Maker Cuts Price. truthout.org After a third major pharmaceutical company in as many weeks announced that it is joining the wave of price cuts for insulin products on Thursday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) said that the current momentum must not be wasted and that the movement for price cuts should be spread to prescription drugs across the board. Sanofi is the latest to jump on the public relations trend… |
(2023-03-17). People's World reader: 'I look for your stories every day'. peoplesworld.org 
Mark Gruenberg, our Washington Bureau Chief and labor correspondent received the following letter from Peter Freitag, a reader from Colorado. Peter reads People's World every day and is a financial contributor to the newspaper. If you, like Peter, appreciate the alternative to the mainstream corporate media provided by People's World, won't you consider becoming a …
(2023-03-17). La imagen del día: Amor y apoyo en la ciudad de Nueva York para el equipo de béisbol de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Amor y apoyo en la ciudad de Nueva York para el equipo de béisbol de Cuba en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2023. " °Estamos con Cuba hasta la final! #TeamAsere", se puede leer en un cartel ubicado en esta ciudad. Cuba consiguió el pase a semifinales en el certamen y este viernes tiene su próximo juego.
(2023-03-17). Abel Rojas: El fotoperiodismo es la adrenalina que me impulsa. cubadebate.cu Tener una cámara fotográfica y deseos de hacer, no es suficiente para llegar a fotorreportero. Eso lo supo Abel Rojas desde muy temprano, por eso, matriculó en disímiles cursos de superación profesional y gracias a ello creció técnica y culturalmente. En su labor, va dejando una huella en el periodismo y aportando una y otra imagen al patrimonio visual del país.
(2023-03-17). Cuba en datos: Coordenadas de los nuevos actores económicos. cubadebate.cu Las preguntas serían: øCuándo generarán mayor disponibilidad de alimentos en el mediano plazo estos actores? øQué obstáculos tienen hoy en la producción y venta de sus producciones y servicios? øQué transformar o modificar para que estos actores puedan incrementar sus resultados productivos?
(2023-03-17). øEn qué consiste el Aukus?: El pacto con el que EEUU, Reino Unido y Australia planean "hacerle frente" a China. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos, Reino Unido y Australia planean contrarrestar la influencia de China con la creación de una nueva flota de submarinos de propulsión nuclear. El pacto estratégico, anunciado en septiembre de 2021 y bautizado como Aukus pretende "defender los intereses compartidos" de las tres potencias anglosajonas en el Indopacífico.
(2023-03-17). Jóvenes graduados: El sueño de La Habana y la odisea del alquiler. cubadebate.cu Este tema parece cíclico: "Casi ningún alquiler baja de 5 000 pesos. No sé qué voy a hacer. Sigo buscando pero me estoy quedando sin tiempo porque antes del día 7 debo salir de donde vivo y no tengo donde quedarme. Estoy volviéndome loco". Al revisar los mensajes de WhatsApp me encuentro este audio de Alejandro, un compañero de estudios en la universidad que ahora está en serios problemas.
(2023-03-17). Cultura y tradición en un lugar llamado Remedios. cubadebate.cu Hay muchos lugares icónicos de Cuba que reflejan su idiosincrasia y esencia cultural. Al noroeste de Villa Clara se emplaza Remedios, que a sus casi 510 años, sigue impactando por la confluencia de estilos arquitectónicos que recuerdan a la España del siglo XVII.
(2023-03-17). Con el voto del 26 de marzo vamos a defender la Revolución. cubadebate.cu Candidatos a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular por Santa Clara retomaron este jueves sus intercambios con los electores. En todos se habló de asistencia a las urnas y el voto unido, y también de problemas, con la confianza de que la próxima legislatura continuará contribuyendo a su solución.
(2023-03-17). París: Más de 200 detenciones tras protestas contra reforma de pensiones. cubadebate.cu Más de 200 personas han sido detenidas este jueves 16 de marzo en París al término de una manifestación espontánea contra la impopular reforma de las pensiones del gobierno de Emmanuel Macron, aprobada unas horas antes por decreto y sin voto en la Asamblea Nacional.
(2023-03-17). Voleibol de Playa: Noslen Díaz y Jorge Luis Alayo avanzan al cuadro principal en su debut en el Circuito Mundial. cubadebate.cu La dupla cubana de Noslen Díaz y Jorge Luis Alayo avanzó este viernes al cuadro principal en el torneo de voleibol de playa organizado en la ciudad mexicana de La Paz, con categoría Challenge del Beach World Pro. En la ronda de preliminares del evento, el primero de los antillanos en el circuito internacional de este deporte, los caribeños consiguieron par de éxitos.
(2023-03-17). Altos cargos militares de Estados Unidos y Rusia discuten sobre incidente con dron cerca de Crimea. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Defensa ruso reveló detalles de las conversaciones entre el ministro de Defensa ruso, Serguéi Shoigú, y su par estadounidense, Lloyd Austin, que discutieron el tema de la caída del dron estadounidense que se acercó peligrosamente a la península rusa de Crimea.
(2023-03-17). Corte Penal Internacional emite orden de arresto para Putin y Rusia asegura que "esta decisión no significa nada" cubadebate.cu La Corte Penal Internacional (CPI) ha emitido una orden de detención contra el presidente ruso Vladímir Putin citando su responsabilidad en presuntos crímenes de guerra cometidos en Ucrania. "Las decisiones de la CPI no tienen ninguna importancia para nuestro país, ni siquiera en términos jurídicos", ha comentado la portavoz de la cancillería rusa.
(2023-03-17). °Duerme bien! Hoy se celebra el Día Mundial del Sueño. cubadebate.cu Hoy se celebra el Día Mundial del Sueño, con la finalidad de sensibilizar a la población acerca de la importancia de dormir bien. Además, se pretende tratar las causas y síntomas de la falta de sueño, un problema que si no es tratado a tiempo puede ocasionar serios problemas de salud. El lema de 2023 es "El sueño es esencial para la salud".
(2023-03-17). El tiempo: Escasas lluvias en la tarde. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte oriental y con poca nubosidad en el resto. En tarde estará parcialmente nublado en gran parte del país, con escasas lluvias.
(2023-03-17). Etecsa informa sobre labores técnicas en las redes de telecomunicaciones. cubadebate.cu Durante los próximos días se realizarán varios trabajos en las redes de telecomunicaciones, informó Etecsa y precisó que mientras se estén ejecutando estas acciones técnicas, podrá percibirse afectación en el funcionamiento de los servicios, por lo que los trabajos se realizarán en los horarios de menor tráfico de voz y datos.
(2023-03-17). Festival de la Trova "Pepe Sánchez" celebra su edición 60 en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Con una gala artística en el Salón de los grandes, ubicado muy cerca del céntrico parque de Céspedes de la ciudad de Santiago de Cuba, se inauguró en la noche de este jueves la edición número 60 del Festival de la Trova "Pepe Sánchez", cita extendida hasta el próximo lunes 20 de marzo.
(2023-03-17). Havana D'Primera estrena canción y video #TeamAsere. cubadebate.cu El trompetista Alexander Abreu y su grupo Havana D' Primera estrenaron este viernes la canción y el video de #TeamAsere, una producción que enaltece la actuación del equipo cubano de béisbol en el V Clásico Mundial de la disciplina. "Háganle saber a esos hombres que estamos agradecidos por la historia que hoy están haciendo", destacó Alexander Abreu.
(2023-03-17). Llega a la bahía de Santiago de Cuba central flotante para la generación eléctrica. cubadebate.cu La central eléctrica flotante de origen turco Karadeniz Poweship Irem Sultan arribó este viernes a la bahía de Santiago de Cuba para dotar de energía adicional al Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN) en la zona oriental.
(2023-03-17). Mánager del equipo Cuba: "En la mente de todos está el propósito de hacer historia" cubadebate.cu
(2023-03-17). Nuevo Festival Zona Quinta este fin de semana: Inclusión y esparcimiento ecológico para todas las familias. cubadebate.cu El Jardín Botánico de La Habana Quinta de los Molinos abrirá sus puertas con un nuevo Festival Zona Quinta Inclusión, esparcimiento ecológico y aprendizaje para todas las familias, el sábado 18 y el domingo 19 de marzo, de 10: 00 a.m. a 3: 00 p.m. La nueva edición del festival se realiza en el contexto del Día Mundial de las Personas con Síndrome de Down.
(2023-03-17). Once de los bancos más grandes de Estados Unidos inyectarán treinta mil millones de dólares para rescatar al First Republic Bank. cubadebate.cu Once de los bancos más grandes de EE.UU. inyectarán un total de 30.000 millones de dólares para rescatar al First Republic Bank (FRB), según lo anuncian en un comunicado conjunto difundido este jueves por Business Wire.
(2023-03-17). Presentan programa para celebrar el aniversario 55 del Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia de directivos de los jardines botánicos de Cuba y centros afines de otros países, abierto al público e inmerso en importantes proyectos, el equipo del Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba celebra el 55 aniversario del complejo científico, educativo y recreativo ubicado en la periferia habanera.
(2023-03-17). Qué trae la prensa cubana, viernes 17 de marzo de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(2023-03-17). Reelegido Gianni Infantino como presidente de la FIFA. cubadebate.cu Gianni Infantino comienza desde hoy y hasta el año 2027 su tercer mandato al frente de la FIFA, luego de conseguir su reelección para el cargo. El ítalo-suizo resultó aclamado en el 73 congreso celebrado Kigali, Ruanda, por las 211 federaciones miembro.
(2023-03-17). Unión Eléctrica no pronostica afectaciones por déficit de generación para este viernes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informó que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional no presentó afectaciones en el día de ayer y que se espera que hoy tampoco ocurran interrupciones del servicio por falta de capacidad de generación. A las 07: 00 horas de este viernes la disponibilidad del SEN era de 2 450 megavatios (MW) y la demanda de 1 820 MW, con todo el país electrificado.
(2023-03-17). Never Again: Human Rights Groups & Japanese Americans Warn Biden Against Jailing Migrant Families. democracynow.org 
This week nearly 400 human rights groups urged the Biden administration not to revive the controversial practice of migrant family detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Biden ended family detention when he took office two years ago but is now reportedly reconsidering it as part of a wider crackdown as his administration prepares to phase out the contested Trump-era Title 42 pandemic policy used to expel over 2 million migrants without due process at the southern border. We speak with Silky Shah, executive director of Detention Watch Network, who says "the Biden administration has faltered and is…
(2023-03-17). Headlines for March 17, 2023. democracynow.org Yellen Declares, "Our Banking System Is Sound," as Wall Street Props Up First Republic Bank, Iran Agrees to Stop Arming Yemen's Houthis in Pact with Saudi Arabia, Poland and Slovakia Will Send Fighter Jets to Ukraine, U.N. Inquiry on Ukraine Finds Wide Evidence of Russian War Crimes, China Urges Diplomatic End to War in Ukraine as Xi Jinping Plans Trip to Kremlin, Biden Approves Sale of 220 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles to Australia , White House Threatens to Ban TikTok Unless Chinese Owners Sell Stakes, Israeli Forces Kill 4 More Palestinians in Jenin Ahead of Security Talks in Egypt, Macron Pushes…
(2023-03-17). Julian Assange's Father & Brother Speak Out on His Jailing, Press Freedom & New Documentary "Ithaka" democracynow.org 
We continue our coverage of the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq by looking at the imprisonment of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been jailed for exposing U.S. war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. One video released by WikiLeaks showed a U.S. helicopter gunship in Baghdad slaughtering a dozen civilians, including a Reuters journalist. Assange has been held in London's Belmarsh prison since 2019 as he fights the U.S. campaign to extradite him to face espionage charges. If convicted, the publisher faces as much as 175 years behind bars. His legal fight is documented in the new film Itha…
(2023-03-17). Blood and Treasure: Documenting the Costs of Iraq War from Civilian Casualties to Trillions Spent. democracynow.org 
With the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq on March 20, we speak with Oxford University international relations professor Neta Crawford, who says the region is still reeling from the impact of the war. "The story continues. It's not over," she says. Crawford is co-director of the Costs of War Project at Brown University, where her latest report pegs the cost of U.S. wars in Iraq and Syria since 2003 at nearly $2.9 trillion. Since the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 under the false pretext of preventing Saddam Hussein from developing weapons of mass destruction, more than half a million peo…
(2023-03-17). Iraq and 15 Lessons We Never Learned. davidswanson.org
(2023-03-17). Ecuador's Former Minister Flees for Caracas from Asylum in Argentina's Embassy in Quito. orinocotribune.com Caracas, March 15, 2023 ( The incident came to light on Monday night through a statement issued by the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry noting that Argentina's Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero informed his Ecuadorian counterpart that day of Duarte's escape "without the knowledg…
(2023-03-17). President Maduro: 'Revolution is Alternative to Rottenness of Capitalism'. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, March 15, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, stated that the Bolivarian Revolution is an alternative to the decadent capitalist system of the world, during a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the death of Commander Hugo Chávez. The president led a massive popular march that carried Hugo Chávez's cadet saber from the Military Academy to Barracks 4F (El Cuartel de la Montaña), where the remains of the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution rest. | "Let us show that ethically and morally, the Bolivarian Revolution is an alternative to the rottenness of savage neol…
(2023-03-17). Venezuela Makes Fun of White House and Fantasy 'Narnia' Government Ties. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, March 15, the Venezuelan minister of foreign affairs, Yván Gil, said, sarcastically, that he wishes the "best of luck" to the US government in its relationship with the leader of the "parallel" parliament of the South American country, in reference to the fictional "interim government" upheld by members of the Venezuelan opposition. | The minister for foreign affairs highlighted that the US government maintains a "childish effort" to promote an erratic diplomacy far from political reality, by trying to continue recognizing a non-existent "interim government" that does not hold any power in Venezue…
(2023-03-17). Toulouse mobilization for the liberation of Palestinian martyrs' remains imprisoned by the occupation. samidoun.net 
On Friday, 17 March, the Collectif Palestine Vaincra — a member organization of the Samidoun Network — organized a Palestine Stand at the Bagatelle metro station in Toulouse, France. The Stand came as part of the week of mobilization organized as part of the International Campaign to Liberate the Remains of Palestinian Martyrs detained in …
(2023-03-17). Surge in Global Weapons Sales: Top Ten Exporters of Major Arms. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). French President Macron Approves the Pension Reform by Decree. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). Turkey: Erdoğan attempts to ban pro-Kurdish party ahead of snap poll. greenleft.org.au Turkey will go to election on May 14, after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called a snap poll, reports Susan Price, and the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP) will likely be forced to participate in the election under a different party name, due to a politically-motivated trial against it.
(2023-03-17). 'This is class war': Tech companies and US Federal Reserve oversee major job losses. peoplesdispatch.org Meta has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs this year amid a wave of mass layoffs by other US-based tech firms since 2022. Meanwhile, the US Federal Reserve has warned of a rise in unemployment due to a further hike in interest rates…
(2023-03-17). Ciclón Freddy provoca al menos 58 muertos en Mozambique. telesurtv.net El fenómeno hidrometereológico ha dejado unos 282 heridos y cerca de 20.250 viviendas destruidas.
(2023-03-17). Conoce algunas curiosidades del poeta peruano César Vallejo. telesurtv.net César Vallejo abarcó a lo largo de su vida varios géneros literarios, entre ellos: el ensayo, la novela, la poesía y el cuento.
(2023-03-17). Denuncian "limbo jurídico" de líderes comunitarios salvadoreños. telesurtv.net Entre los detenidos está Antonio Pacheco, director ejecutivo de ADES, una organización clave en la lucha contra el extractivismo minero en El Salvador.
(2023-03-17). Argentina anuncia comicios generales para el 22 de octubre. telesurtv.net La CNE destacó que el próximo 5 de mayo se publicará el padrón previsto y el 15 de mayo se convocará a elecciones primarias abiertas, simultáneas y obligatorias (PASO).
(2023-03-17). Miles de maestros protestan por aumento salarial en Nueva Zelanda. telesurtv.net Los docentes se congregaron frente al Parlamento de Wellington (capital) y llamaron al Gobierno a tomar medidas urgentes.
(2023-03-17). Organizaciones realizan movilización en apoyo a las reformas del Gobierno colombiano. telesurtv.net Las organizaciones que apoyan al Ejecutivo decidieron que este es un buen marco para mostrar su respaldo a las reformas.
(2023-03-17). Denuncian carácter político de marchas de magisterio en Bolivia. telesurtv.net Invitan al magisterio urbano a aprovechar el diálogo convocado por el Ministerio de Educación y presentar propuestas positivas para optimizar el proceso docente.
(2023-03-17). Japón derrota a Italia y llega a semifinales del Clásico Mundial. telesurtv.net Japón es el único equipo que ha llegado a semifinales en los cinco Clásicos celebrados y fue campeón en 2006 y 2009.
(2023-03-17). øQué podemos hacer para proteger las especies marinas?>. telesurtv.net La actividad humana genera impactos negativos en los océanos y en las especies marinas, pero también puede influir en su cuidado y preservación.
(2023-03-17). Reportan leve repunte de banca europea tras jornada incierta. telesurtv.net Presidente de Banco Nacional Saudí considera injustificado el pánico generado por el desplome bursátil del Credit Suisse.
(2023-03-17). Gobierno de Colombia presenta proyecto de ley de reforma laboral. telesurtv.net El presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro reafirmó que "con esta (iniciativa de) ley lo que se busca es dignificar el trabajo".
(2023-03-17). Denuncian asesinato de líder social en el Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz detalló que con este crimen, suman 27 líderes asesinados en el país en lo que va del año y 1.436 desde la firma del acuerdo de paz de 2016.
(2023-03-17). Reprimen protestas en rechazo a reforma de pensiones en Francia. telesurtv.net Una coalición de sindicatos convocó a nuevas manifestaciones para el próximo jueves 23 de marzo, para pedir la derogación de la reforma pensional.
(2023-03-17). Presidente sirio afirma que tercera guerra mundial ya está en curso. telesurtv.net Al Assad dijo que "por eso las guerras tienden a ser subsidiarias; por eso hoy en día Zelenski está librando una guerra en nombre de Occidente con su ejército de nazis".
(2023-03-17). Establecen alerta verde en República Dominicana por lluvias. telesurtv.net El subdirector del COE, Carlos Paulino, instó a cumplir los protocolos emitidos por Protección Civil.
(2023-03-17). Gobierno de Francia aprueba por decreto la reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net El Senado había respaldado este jueves por la mañana la reforma impulsada por Emmanuel Macron.
(2023-03-17). Presidente Putin: comercio exterior de Rusia creció un 8,1 % en 2022. telesurtv.net Al analizar la caída máxima del PIB de Rusia el año pasado, Vladimir Putin mencionó un registro de 4,7 por ciento.
(2023-03-17). Tren de carga se descarrilla en Washington, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Reportan que 5.000 galones de diésel se han filtrado hasta el momento.
(2023-03-17). ONU alerta sobre criminalidad por cocaína en América Latina. telesurtv.net El "Informe Mundial sobre Cocaína 2023" cataloga la situación como una red de alianzas cambiantes que cooperan entre sí.
(2023-03-17). ONU pide más ayuda para hacer frente a las pandillas en Haití. telesurtv.net Grupos cada vez más violentas se han infiltrado en comunidades de Puerto Príncipe, la capital haitiana, y sus alrededores.
(2023-03-17). Estudiantes protestan por Reforma de Enseñanza Media en Brasil. telesurtv.net En junio del año pasado, una carta abierta firmada por más de 300 entidades relacionadas a la educación pedía la derogación de la norma.
(2023-03-17). Apagón en México deja más de 270.000 personas sin energía. telesurtv.net Mediante la publicación de videos y fotos en las redes sociales, miles de usuarios comenzaron a avisar sobre apagones en distintos puntos de la Ciudad de México.
(2023-03-17). Oficializan pedido de juicio político contra presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La solicitud fue dirigida al presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Virgilio Saquicela, y el pedido ingresó a Gestión documental cerca de las 18H00 (hora local).
(2023-03-17). Aprueban nueva prórroga del estado de excepción en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Según autoridades de seguridad pública, esta herramienta legal ha permitido encarcelar a no menos de 65. 000 pandilleros.
(2023-03-17). Reportan 4.752 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en Chile. telesurtv.net Chile acumula 5.218.933 casos confirmados desde el inicio de la pandemia y 64.353 fallecidos a causa del coronavirus.
(2023-03-17). Malawi decreta 14 días de luto por víctimas de ciclón Freddy. telesurtv.net El Gobierno declaró 14 días de luto nacional en homenaje a las víctimas mortales del ciclón Freddy.
(2023-03-17). Responsabilizan al Estado peruano por violaciones de DD.HH. telesurtv.net La organización señaló que es "indubitable la responsabilidad internacional del Estado peruano por las violaciones".
(2023-03-17). Descarrila tren con presunto material tóxico en Arizona, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la Oficina del Sheriff de Mohave señaló que el suceso le fue notificado sobre las 20.00 (hora local).
(2023-03-17). Israelíes protestan contra la reforma judicial del Gobierno. telesurtv.net Las protestas de esta jornada se llevan a cabo en el denominado "Día de Resistencia a la Dictadura".
(2023-03-17). Asciende a 21 los muertos por explosión en una mina en Colombia. telesurtv.net El gobernador de Cundinamarca, Nicolás García, señaló que "desafortunadamente son 10 personas más fallecidas".
(2023-03-17). Gobierno surcoreano duda ampliar jornada semanal tras protestas. telesurtv.net El Ejecutivo promovía un proyecto, a petición de las empresas, que ampliaría de 52 a 69 horas la jornada tope semanal.
(2023-03-17). Top Court Ruling Unleashes Permit Upheaval in Puerto Rico. latinorebels.com A ruling by Puerto Rico's Supreme Court has thrown into limbo hundreds of thousands of business and construction permits issued by a U.S. territory already struggling to attract investors amid an economic crisis.
(2023-03-17). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: March 17, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…
(2023-03-17). Why I left my first teaching job: 'No support, no training, no care for the kids'. thecommunists.org The following interview was conducted by one of our members with a young teacher who left her first job within months of starting it. ***** When did you graduate from your teaching course? July 2022. How did you get your first job as a teacher? Through an education agency. Why did you have to leave …
(2023-03-17). The Legislative Attack on Immigrant Communities in Florida (OPINION). latinorebels.com In late February, Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a series of extreme anti-immigrant proposals for the upcoming legislative session, including repealing previous state laws that offered legal rights and protections to undocumented people…
(2023-03-17). The US And Canada Woo Latin America And The Caribbean To Invade Haiti. popularresistance.org At the behest of Washington, Canada has begun a "significant military deployment in Haiti," according to Canadian Ambassador to Haiti Sébastien Carrière. | Despite US pressure since last October, Canada played hard to get in accepting the responsibility for leading the third foreign invasion of Haiti in the past three decades. But now, it has relented. | "We took over," Carrière told journalist Madeleine Blais-Morin on the program Les Coulisses du Pouvoir on February 19. "We delivered armor. There have been two deliveries since October. There would be a third delivery in the next few days, and another one later i…
(2023-03-17). How Denmark is Financing the Israeli Occupation. indybay.org The Danes are turning their backs on human rights. In 2015, they refused to buy Elbit System's Israeli guns, because the manufacturer continues to supply almost all of the IDF's equipment, which is used against the Palestinians, military or not, with the resultant widely reported collateral damage. Now, the government is negotiating the purchase of the ATMOS howitzer without a second thought, and seems to have the approval of the very people who were opposed to it in 2015!
(2023-03-17). 'Anti-Protest' Measure Passes Minneapolis City Council. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-03-17). Free Alex Saab Movement Makes Urgent Call for Help Regarding Diplomat's Alarming Health Condition. orinocotribune.com 
The Free Alex Saab Movement requested urgent help from the international community due to the alarming state of health of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, illegally imprisoned in a US federal prison. As of Thursday, March 16, Saab has spent one year and five months in a Florida prison after his illegal extraction from Cape Verde on October 16, 2021 by US authorities. | The Free Alex Saab Movement, through a
(2023-03-17). East Germany & the True Test of a Civilization. orinocotribune.com 
By Vijay Prashad — Mar 2, 2023 | Vijay Prashad recalls the DDR's efforts to create a humane and just health care system, with few resources available, in a country devastated by World War II. | A few years ago, a minor medical problem took me to the Hospital Alemán-Nicaragàºense in Nicaragua's capital, Managua. While I was being treated, I asked the doctor, a kindly older man, if the hospital had been built in association with a German missionary organisation, given its name (in Spanish, alemán means 'German'). | No, he said: this hospital used to be called the Carlos Marx Hospital, and it was built in…
(2023-03-17). Eight Contradictions of the Imperialist 'Rules-Based Order'. orinocotribune.com 
By Vijay Prashad — Mar 9, 2023 | The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has now
(2023-03-17). Blood and Treasure: United States Budgetary Costs and Human Costs of 20 Years of War in Iraq and Syria, 2003-2023. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). Biden green-lights bipartisan attack on Washington DC criminal code revision. wsws.org In an attempt to appear "tough on crime" and bolster flagging Republican support for the ongoing war in Ukraine against Russia, President Biden said he would sign the Republican resolution over the objections of the Democratic Party-dominated D.C. City Council.
(2023-03-17). Immunocompromised mother in Manhattan speaks to Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic. wsws.org Melanie, whose children attend public schools in New York City, spoke to the WSWS about the toll the "let it rip" policy toward the pandemic has taken on her and her family.
(2023-03-17). Striking hospital workers across Germany call for all-out action against cuts in real wages and excessive workloads. wsws.org Outrage over disastrous working conditions and cuts in real wages in the public sector is boiling over, but Verdi is trying every means at its disposal to prevent an all-out strike.
(2023-03-17). Clashes erupt across France as Macron imposes pension cuts without parliamentary vote. wsws.org An objectively revolutionary situation is emerging across Europe, as the class struggle erupts amid a bloody NATO-Russia war in Ukraine.
(2023-03-17). US maternal mortality rate soars: An example of capitalist barbarism. wsws.org The richest country in the world has the worst showing for maternal mortality among all major industrialized nations.
(2023-03-17). 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia. wsws.org The US and NATO powers are determined to fight to the last Ukrainian, as reports emerge of devastating losses in the course of one year of the war.
(2023-03-17). As casualties mount in Ukraine war, US presses for major new offensive. wsws.org The US and NATO powers are determined to fight to the last Ukrainian, as reports emerge of devastating losses in the course of one year of the war.
(2023-03-17). The Grammys, the Super Bowl and the crisis in popular music. wsws.org An artistic medium with its share of creativity and insight into daily life has all too often become a stew of ugliness, bombast, money-worship and backwardness.
(2023-03-17). More than half a million Sri Lankan workers participated in Wednesday's national strike. wsws.org Striking workers have voiced their anger with the Wickremesinghe government and the unions, insisting on the necessity for a unified working-class struggle to fight the escalating social attacks.
(2023-03-17). Striking teachers and junior doctors in the UK speak on their struggle. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to striking workers in different sectors this week in Britain. Among them were junior doctors employed by the National Health Service and teachers.
(2023-03-17). UK National Health Service workers must organise to defeat the Tory-union sellout deal! wsws.org The union bureaucracy has decades of experience in pushing through sellouts with intimidation and lies. Health workers must organise to fight back with their own plan of action.
(2023-03-17). UK postal workers continue to speak out against punishing workloads and CWU collusion with Royal Mail. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site has continued to receive correspondence from postal workers around the country speaking out against the crushing increase in workloads facilitated by the collusion of the Communication Workers Union with Royal Mail.
(2023-03-17). Wisconsin man pleads guilty to state charges in plot to kidnap governor of Michigan. wsws.org Brian Higgins pleaded guilty on Wednesday, setting the stage for the upcoming jury trial of the last four defendants accused of plotting to kidnap the governor of Michigan prior to the 2020 presidential elections.
(2023-03-17). Oppose University of Washington's censorship of Code Pink's Medea Benjamin! wsws.org The cancellation of the event with Medea Benjamin is an attempt to suppress antiwar sentiments among workers and young people and constitutes an attack on the democratic rights of the entire working class.
(2023-03-17). US federal judge hears anti-abortion zealots' arguments for nationwide ban on abortion pill. wsws.org Federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk attempted to keep the hearing from becoming public knowledge out of concern about the eruption of protests over the last attack on abortion rights.
(2023-03-17). Australian SEP candidate blocked from speaking to flood victims. wsws.org A Socialist Equality Party election candidate was prevented from holding discussions with flood victims in a government "pods" accommodation village, a clear violation of basic democratic rights, both of the SEP and the residents themselves.
(2023-03-17). 1.7 million Maharashtra state government employees on indefinite strike in defence of pension rights. wsws.org The strike by well over a million Indian government workers is part of a growing wave of class struggles in India and across the world.
(2023-03-17). Wall Street banks organise a bailout operation as financial crisis deepens. wsws.org Yesterday saw a major intervention by the largest US banks to deposit a total of $30 billion with the First Republic Bank, which has come under considerable pressure in the wake of the demise of the Silicon Valley Bank.
(2023-03-17). Teachers strike across New Zealand over crisis in schools. wsws.org Striking teachers booed the Labour government's Education Minister Jan Tinetti, who is pushing for a deal that significantly cuts real wages.
(2023-03-17). Police assault protests across France against anti-democratic attack on pensions. wsws.org French police violently repressed spontaneous protests against the president's use of the anti-democratic Article 49.3 to pass his widely-hated pension reform on Thursday.
(2023-03-17). Former Australian prime minister says AUKUS submarine deal about ensuring US hegemony in Asia. wsws.org Keating made the basic point that the US and its allies are preparing for an aggressive war against China to ensure American imperialist hegemony.
(2023-03-17). Zelensky government steps up persecution of Russian-affiliated Orthodox Church amid mounting military losses. wsws.org The move against the Russian-affiliated church is a clear attempt to ramp up religious and ethnic conflicts in the war-torn country, as the death toll from the conflict is reaching staggering levels.
(2023-03-17). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: One million West Bengal government workers demand higher dearness allowance; Offshore helicopter engineers strike in Western Australia; 1,700 Australian Broadcasting Corporation staff to strike for higher pay.
(2023-03-17). Michigan hospital worker with Long COVID speaks about the destruction of health care in the US. wsws.org A health care worker in Michigan spoke to the WSWS about his own health and the impact of Long COVID on his ability to work and the way the condition is being dismissed by the health care industry.
(2023-03-17). Celebrating 60 Years of Gideon v. Wainwright. aclu.org 
Sixty years ago today, the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in In the deca…
(2023-03-17). "A Huge Loss for Workers": CA Court Rules that Gig Workers Are Contractors. truthout.org On Monday, California's First District Court of Appeals ruled that a 2020 ballot initiative classifying drivers for gig companies as independent contractors rather than employees was largely constitutional. The ballot initiative, Proposition 22, passed with 59% of the vote and has been critiqued by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) as having been financed and lobbied for by gig… |