(2023-04-01). [Perspectives] Annabel Sowemimo: countering inequities in health care. thelancet.com Annabel Sowemimo is a community sexual and reproductive health (CSRH) registrar in Leicester, UK, working at the Haymarket Health clinic and Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital. She was born in London to a father who came to England from Nigeria as a medical graduate hoping to become a surgeon, and a mother Sowemimo describes as "an advocate for people", who was a special educational needs teacher and had been raised in 1960s' London in a family of working-class Nigerian migrants.
(2023-04-01). [World Report] Ukraine invasion impacting Russian health care. thelancet.com Sanctions imposed since Russia's invasion of Ukraine are beginning to affect an already demoralised health system. Ed Holt reports.
(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Health for all requires commitment to healthy ageing. thelancet.com In a Comment, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasised the "strategic importance of undertaking efforts on human security and universal health coverage [UHC]" during Japan's G7 presidency this year.1 Kishida highlighted three health-related priorities to realise this vision: first, strengthening global health architecture through improved international governance and sustainable financing; second, advancing UHC in…
(2023-04-01). [Perspectives] Equity for women in science: the role of gatekeepers. thelancet.com A new book by Cassidy Sugimoto and Vincent Larivière, Equity for Women in Science: Dismantling Systemic Barriers to Advancement, is aptly timed given concerns about the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic damaged women's productivity, visibility, and recognition within the research—publishing ecosystem. Equality within systems of knowledge production is not only right, as this book shows, denying such equality is also harmful.
(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Japanese medical workers' sacrifice for universal health coverage. thelancet.com As a Japanese clinician working under universal health coverage in Japan, I feel great discomfort with regard to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Comment.1…
(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Policies to address the impact of an ageing population in Iran. thelancet.com Iran is experiencing an acceleration in population ageing, such that in 2022, the proportion of people older than 60 years in Iran exceeded 10% of the total population. At the same time, the population growth rate in Iran is 0 ∑7, the lowest rate during the past 25 years.1 From 2000 onwards, Iran's fertility rate seems to have stabilised and, based on the demographic transition theory, it is not expected to see many changes in the coming years.2 At the top of the challenges related to population, ageing in Iran is the concern of lonely or unmarried older people who live in families with a small household dime…
(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] No climate change justice in lieu of global authorship equity — Authors' reply. thelancet.com Climate change is the biggest threat to individual and public health of this century.1 But although no country is immune, people living in low-income settings (which historically contributed the least to the climate crisis) are disproportionately affected.2 Through its annual reports, the Lancet Countdown has exposed the low prioritisation of climate change and health in countries' political agendas and how the failure of high-income countries to deliver a robust response and international climate finance has so far undermined timely action.
(2023-04-01). [Perspectives] Digitising the aorta to prevent dissection. thelancet.com During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, there was shock when the talented US sportswriter Grant Wahl died after an aortic dissection. The cause of aortic dissections in young healthy individuals is often a genetic predisposition towards failure of the extracellular matrix, the structure that gives strength to the aortic wall. Dissections of the ascending aorta are associated with high mortality rates and are a leading cause of sudden cardiac death. Despite the severity of the condition, the management of aortic aneurysm and dissection has not changed greatly in decades.
(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] No climate change justice in lieu of global authorship equity. thelancet.com The 2022 Countdown on health and climate change1 highlighted the impacts of climate change due to human-made disasters on the overall physical and socioeconomic fabric of human life. This Countdown aims to highlight the global experiences but fails to translate the global point of view in terms of the report's authorship.
(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Rwanda's health-care transformation: a case study for war-torn countries. thelancet.com As the world commemorates the 29th anniversary of Rwanda's genocide against the Tutsi people in 1994, now is an excellent moment to reflect on the remarkable progress the country has made in its health-care system. Despite the devastating loss of life and infrastructure in the aftermath of the Tutsi genocide, Rwanda has been able to rebuild its health-care system and provide its citizens with access to quality care. This progress is a powerful lesson for countries in war conflicts and a testament to the resilience and determination of the Rwandan people.
(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Geography education to help understand discrimination in climate change and health. thelancet.com Thilagawathi A Deivanayagam and colleagues1 have highlighted that the effects of climate change are not equally distributed around the world, creating discrimination related to climate change and health. The authors mentioned briefly that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recognises education as one way to address this issue.2 However, the problem is so large and multidimensional that it should be answered with cross-disciplinary solutions. The effects of climate change vary across countries and regions due to differences in geography, history, and economic development.
(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] The role of police enforcement in public health emergencies. thelancet.com The COVID-19 pandemic, which has lasted for nearly 3 years, has killed millions of people worldwide. Globally, during this public health emergency of international concern, the police have played an important role in maintaining social stability and preventing the crisis from further escalating during lockdowns.1 They also partnered with local centres for disease control and prevention (CDC) to track citizens' information to prevent the virus from spreading and conducted crisis communication to keep people away from misinformation.
(2023-04-01). [Comment] Offline: Here is how we avoid collapse. thelancet.com WHO is celebrating health for all on World Health Day (April 7). The agency's messages are important and familiar—that all people deserve good health in a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world; that health is an essential human right; and that universal health coverage is the means to that end. No one could argue with WHO's intentions. But there is an important missing truth. The planet and the life it nurtures are under threat from our own greed, exploitation, and mendacity. Unless the dangers humans have created are addressed, health for all will be nothing more than whimsical fantasy.
(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Intersectional inequities in academia. thelancet.com Gender equality in academia still faces enduring challenges globally, with under-representation of women in leadership and decision-making positions. However, most universities and research institutions actively implement gender equality plans and undertake activities aimed at increasing it. Despite this remarkable progress, intersectionality lags behind. This term, first coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, corresponds to the "lens through which you can see where power comes and collides, where it interlocks and intersects".
(2023-04-01). [World Report] Spiky and incisive: The Nuffield Trust. thelancet.com For 80 years, The Nuffield Trust think tank has worked to advance health policy in the UK. Talha Burki reports.
(2023-04-01). [Editorial] Nigeria: health as a political prerequisite. thelancet.com 1 year ago, we published The Lancet Nigeria Commission: investing in health and the future of the nation, which carefully laid out how investing in health would enable Nigeria to fulfil its immense potential and power—in the region, the continent, and on the world stage. The report was led by Professor Ibrahim Abubakar (UCL, London) and written by Nigerians, for Nigerians. The Commission called for health to be placed at the centre of a new social contract, to energise engagement in society, to generate wealth, and ultimately to help inspire a new generation of Nigerians, as the country becomes one of the m…
(2023-04-01). [Correspondence] Japan's role for a peaceful and healthier world. thelancet.com I read Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Comment about Japan's vision for the G7 Hiroshima Summit with great interest.1 However, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also published Comments before the G7 Ise-Shima Summit.
(2023-03-31). Normal rules don't apply to EU anti-Semitism chief. electronicintifada.net Lobby rises above turmoil at Berlin "summit."
(2023-03-31). How Africa is facilitating Multipolar World. journal-neo.org 
The military conflict between Russia and Ukraine (as also Ukraine's NATO allies) has brought some very interesting changes to the international political economy. Whereas this conflict has led Europe — working under immense pressure from the US — to stop its purchase of oil and gas from Russia, it has also allowed Russia to divert […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-03-31). Jamaal Bowman and Bernie Sanders Urge the Biden State Department to Investigate Israeli Use of US Weapons. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). These Electric Vehicles Need Their Batteries Replaced Most Often. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). America's Callous disregard for its Veterans after the Wars are Over. juancole.com 
( Tomdispatch.com) — Here's something we seldom focus on when it comes to war, American-style, even during the just-passed 20th anniversary of our disastrous invasion of Iraq: many more soldiers survive armed conflict than die from it. This has been especially so during this country's twenty-first-century War on Terror, which is still playing out in …
(2023-03-31). Javier Milei y el mito de la Argentina como expotencia mundial. globalizacion.ca A solo meses de la elección presidencial en Argentina, el futuro de aquel país, al igual como ha pasado en distintos lugares del mundo, se encuentra amenazado por candidatos de una nueva derecha reaccionaria y negacionista, que con tal de…
(2023-03-31). Saturday 4/1: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Britain in Palestine 1917-1948" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-03-31). Sunday 4/16: Q&A Discussion of the film "Marketing the Israeli Occupation – Part One" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-03-31). Thursday 4/20: ADFS Family Film Fest joins Piedmont Food Fest. indybay.org Ellen Driscoll Playhouse | 325 Highland Avenue near the corner of Oakland avenue | Piedmont, CA 94611…
(2023-03-31). Hope Is Alive: Dutch Farmer-Citizen Movement Wins Historic Electoral Victory. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). College Withdraws Honorary Degree Due to Vatican Desecration of Mount Graham. indybay.org Suny Geneseo College bulletin said that a planned honorary degree has been withdrawn for a Vatican planetary scientist because the Vatican is responsible for the telescope long opposed by Apaches on sacred Mount Graham in central Arizona.
(2023-03-31). Sunday 4/16: Q&A Discussion of the film "Marketing the Israeli Occupation – Part One" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-03-31). Thursday 4/20: ADFS Family Film Fest joins Piedmont Food Fest. indybay.org Ellen Driscoll Playhouse | 325 Highland Avenue near the corner of Oakland avenue | Piedmont, CA 94611…
(2023-03-31). Hope Is Alive: Dutch Farmer-Citizen Movement Wins Historic Electoral Victory. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). College Withdraws Honorary Degree Due to Vatican Desecration of Mount Graham. indybay.org Suny Geneseo College bulletin said that a planned honorary degree has been withdrawn for a Vatican planetary scientist because the Vatican is responsible for the telescope long opposed by Apaches on sacred Mount Graham in central Arizona.
(2023-03-31). John Bolton's Prominence in the Media Proves Our Entire Society Is Diseased. orinocotribune.com
(2023-03-31). Sunday 4/16: The Craft and Career of Activist Writing with John Curl. indybay.org
(2023-03-31). Educational Methods Encouraging Critical Thinking Versus Covert Methods of Inducing Obedience to "Authority" globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). Saturday 5/20: Archive Fever: Prelinger- 'Film: the Living Record of Our Memory'. indybay.org ATA gallery 992 valencia st…
(2023-03-31). Friday 4/21: Contest Deadline for Contra Costa Youth – Art & Writing Challenge 2023. indybay.org Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center | 1035 Carol Lane | Lafayette, CA 94549…
(2023-03-31). Saturday 4/1: Multiplex Seder: the liberation story from your perspective. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2023-03-31). Thursday 3/30: Liberation Radio School. indybay.org Long Haul | 3124 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2023-03-31). Does America Have a Future? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). Hundreds of French Citizens Suffer Cardiac Events After Bivalent Boosters. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). History: 50 Years of the 1973 Yom Kippur War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). Saturday 4/22: Earth Day Santa Cruz. indybay.org Downtown Santa Cruz. Free parking will be available at the County building, located at 701 Ocean St. It is a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to the event.
(2023-03-31). Thursday 3/30: #End Plastic Pollution: Creating a Waste Free World. indybay.org Online via livestream…
(2023-03-31). Major oil, gas players post profit surge. ecns.cn China's three oil and gas majors, China National Petroleum Corp, China Petrochemical Corp and China National Offshore Oil Corp, all reported their biggest annual net profits ever in 2022, thanks to a global spike in energy prices and rising oil and gas output.
(2023-03-31). Xi sends warm greetings as Ma visits Wuhan. ecns.cn Song Tao, a senior Taiwan affairs official of the Chinese mainland, conveyed warm greetings from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, while meeting on Thursday with Ma Ying-jeou in Wuhan, Hubei province.
(2023-03-31). Latest round of bulk buying saves patients more money. ecns.cn The eighth and latest round of the government's centralized medical procurement has resulted in an average price cut of 56 percent for 39 types of medicines, including the antiviral drug Oseltamivir and popular blood pressure therapies.
(2023-03-31). Construction of new high-speed rail gains traction. ecns.cn State contractors have once again showcased their edge in infrastructure construction with the recent completion of a tunneling project on a major railway under construction.
(2023-03-31). Beijing earthquake warning system leads nation. ecns.cn Beijing will incorporate earthquake warning systems in major infrastructure and crowded places to minimize potential damage and casualties, according to the city's emergency management bureau.
(2023-03-31). HK, mainland discuss feasibility of metro-style high-speed rail service. ecns.cn A task force has been set up to study the feasibility of introducing a "metro-style" short-haul high-speed rail service between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.
(2023-03-31). Regional countries need dialogue to safeguard peace. ecns.cn Regional countries should promote dialogue and cooperation to safeguard peace in the South China Sea and firmly oppose external interference, according to attendees at the Boao Forum for Asia.
(2023-03-31). Taiwan leader's 'transit' through US protested. ecns.cn Protests opposed to the U.S. visit of Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen continued on Thursday in New York City, with many people calling for a focus on economic issues instead of helping to arm Taiwan and agitate for its independence.
(2023-03-31). China's non-manufacturing PMI up in March. ecns.cn The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's non-manufacturing sector came in at 58.2 in March, up from 56.3 in February, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday.
(2023-03-31). China's manufacturing PMI down in March. ecns.cn The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector came in at 51.9 in March, down from 52.6 in February, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Friday.
(2023-03-31). China's manufacturing sector expands for third straight month. ecns.cn China's manufacturing sector expanded for the third straight month in March while non-manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in recent years, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
(2023-03-31). Maye Musk enjoys China's sights and hospitality. ecns.cn Maye Musk, mother of Tesla's founder Elon Musk, enjoys her trip to China, saying everyone is kind and friendly via Twitter, Observer network reported on Thursday.
(2023-03-31). Hong Kong's offshore renminbi debt market's new issuance surges in 2022. ecns.cn The offshore renminbi debt market in Hong Kong continued to expand in 2022, with total new issuance increasing by 24 percent year on year to 688 billion yuan, data released by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have showed.
(2023-03-31). Two dead, five injured in shooting outside restaurant in U.S. Tennessee. ecns.cn Two people died and five others were wounded after a shooting outside a restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee, police said Thursday.
(2023-03-31). (W.E. Talk) Will Lehman Moment stage again for the U.S.?>. ecns.cn Is this a new Lehman moment that stages again for the U.S.? Will there be another round of financial crisis? Will the whole world bear the consequences? | In the latest W.E. Talk, Josef Gregory Mahoney, professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University, and Qu Qiang, fellow researcher at Beijing Foreign Studies University were invited to share their observations.
(2023-03-31). Chinese premier meets members of BFA board of directors. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang met on Wednesday with Ban Ki-moon, chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), as well as some members of the BFA board of directors, and representatives of the BFA council of advisors as well as strategic partners, in Boao, Hainan Province.
(2023-03-31). U.S. Summit for Democracy fans flame of confrontation to tumultuate world. ecns.cn By convening the second so-called "Summit for Democracy" Tuesday through Thursday, U.S. President Joe Biden's administration could further split the world into opposing camps, fanning the flame of ideological confrontation that will only bring more tumult.
(2023-03-31). China firmly opposes any form of official interaction between U.S., Taiwan region: spokesperson. ecns.cn China strongly protests and condemns the U.S. arrangement for the so-called "transit" of Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen through the United States, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, adding that China will resolutely safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2023-03-31). Chinese FM meets Dominican counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with his Dominican counterpart Vince Henderson on Thursday in Boao, Hainan Province, and pledged to boost bilateral ties.
(2023-03-31). NSFC, Gates Foundation launch joint fund to improve vaccine regulatory science. ecns.cn NSFC) and Gates Foundation on Thursday announced a joint program, soliciting research proposals for new regulatory science systems, tools and methodologies to advance vaccine development and innovation in China.
(2023-03-31). IOC Executive Board reallocates London 2012 gold medal to China's Qieyang Shijie. ecns.cn The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board took the decision on Thursday to reallocate the women's 20km race walk gold medal at London 2012 to China's Qieyang Shijie.
(2023-03-31). Freight train derails in U.S. Minnesota. ecns.cn A train carrying ethanol derailed and several cars erupted in flames early Thursday in Raymond, Minnesota, triggering an evacuation of people living near the crash site.
(2023-03-31). China launches four Earth-observation satellites. ecns.cn A Long March 2D carrier rocket carrying the PIESAT-1 constellation blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, March 30, 2023.
(2023-03-31). Opening ceremony of Boao Forum for Asia held in Hainan. ecns.cn An opening ceremony of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023 is held in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 30, 2020.
(2023-03-31). Camera records brown bear's wake-up after months of hibernation. ecns.cn A brown bear is captured on camera emerging after months of hibernation at the Sanjiangyuan National Park, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2023-03-31). Auto Workers convention lurches towards reversing concessions. mronline.org 
At the union's Detroit convention this week, hundreds of delegates—often local leaders—signaled they were less ready than the members to welcome the reform leadership. But there was unanimity that it's time to finally recoup the divisive contract concessions granted in the 2007-2009 recession.
(2023-03-31). America's Slavery-Ridden Origin Story: Facing the Uncomfortable Reality. scheerpost.com 
Writer Dionne Ford dives deep into her ancestry and confronts the complexities of being a Black woman in America with the blood of both the enslaved and the enslaver.
(2023-03-31). This Month's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-03-31). Selected Articles: Hundreds of French Citizens Suffer Cardiac Events After Bivalent Boosters. globalresearch.ca 
By I have served on or chaired two dozen data safety monitoring boards for randomized trials of novel experimental drugs or devices. I …
(2023-03-31). Saturday 4/15: Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Plant Sale. indybay.org Homeless Garden Project Farm | 100-198 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz…
(2023-03-31). Labor reintroduces cashless welfare card, despite promises not to. greenleft.org.au Federal Labor has reneged on its pre-election promise to end compulsory income management by introducing the new Indue SmartCard. Isaac Nellist reports.
(2023-03-31). Honduras-China: No hay marcha atrás. globalizacion.ca Los países de la región centroamericana le apostaron a un tratado de libre comercio con EEUU, el RD-CAFTA, pero todo parece indicar que también le apostarán a tratados bilaterales de comercio con China, aunque el objetivo estratégico buscado no sea…
(2023-03-31). Canada: Police raid Wet'suwet'en camp and arrest Indigenous land defenders. greenleft.org.au Police officers from Canada's secretive unit known as the C-IRG arrested five land defenders, most of them Indigenous women, in a raid at a camp on unceded Wet'suwet'en territory on March 29, reports Jeff Shantz.
(2023-03-31). Israel's Crisis Is About Who Gets to Play Tyrant: The Generals or Religious Thugs. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). Americanismo decadente para el siglo XXI. globalizacion.ca A 200 años de su proclamación, la Doctrina Monroe es insostenible y está en crisis. | Hace 200 años América Latina era la región del continente que iniciaba una nueva época histórica entre las independencias anticoloniales y la construcción de los…
(2023-03-31). April Fools Day March to End Homelessness. indybay.org One of the agenda items at the weekly Food Not Bombs meeting was that morning's Lookout story "In the Public Interest: A new law-and-order approach to homelessness in Santa Cruz?"
(2023-03-31). 'Noah's Wounds Were Not Survivable': Parents Allow Detailed View of AR-15 Carnage. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). Justice for Aubrey Donahue. greenleft.org.au Vigils and protests for Aubrey Donahue are being held in Western Australia and Queensland following the police killing of the 27-year-old man from Mareeba, east of Cairns. Kerry Smith reports.
(2023-03-31). Pajaro Farmworkers, Class, Climate & Justice With Pamela Sexton & Elon Ortez. indybay.org Thousands of farmworkers and their families are fighting for survival after a flood and dangerous health and safety conditions.
(2023-03-31). Iraq Twenty Years after "Shock and Awe": The Mysterious Death of David Kelly. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). Sunday 4/30: Voices of Palestinian Resistance: Commemorating 75 Years of Nakba. indybay.org Sydney Goldstein Theater, San Francisco (near Civic Center BART)…
(2023-03-31). Solar and Wind to Supply 16% of US Electricity this Year, But some States are in the Vanguard. juancole.com 
By: By Robert Zullo — Despite supply-chain problems amid the lingering effects of the pandemic, 2022 saw major increases in solar and wind power in the United States, though that growth varied by state, according to a report released last month by a nonprofit focused on climate change. Nationally, electricity generated from solar and …
(2023-03-31). Thursday 4/6: Debunking the Parents Bill of Rights Teach-in. indybay.org Online teach-in…
(2023-03-31). Mayor of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Fires Up Environmentalist Wrath. indybay.org While the mountains in general, and Mont Blanc in particular, are now being forced to rethink their future and their economic activities in a context of accelerated climate change, some municipalities seem to be taking these considerations rather lightly.
(2023-03-31). Know the signs of strep throat in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Image courtesy: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. "Group A streptococcal disease is a group of conditions caused by a bacteria called 'group A strep,'" says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "The one that people are probably most familiar with is strep throat. Strep throat is a relatively common infection,…
(2023-03-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is your exercise program heart-healthy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You're getting to the gym regularly. Meeting your friends for a walk around the block. Maybe aerobics class is your go-to exercise. But is your exercise program the best for your heart health? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease. Experts agree getting regular exercise is…
(2023-03-31). Consumer Health: What are the symptoms of TB? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World TB Day will be observed Friday, March 24, which makes this a good time to learn about this potentially serious infectious disease. In 2021, 7,882 cases of tuberculosis, or TB, were diagnosed in the U.S., and up to 13 million people in the U.S. were living with latent TB, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An estimated 10.6 million cases were diagnosed worldwide in 2021, according to the World Health Organization. TB is caused by…
(2023-03-31). Consumer Health: Colorectal cancer — risk factors and prevention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the risk factors for colorectal cancer and what you can do to prevent it. Cancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum often are referred to together as colorectal cancer. Approximately 106,970 new cases of colon cancer and 46,050 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, according to the American Cancer Society. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the…
(2023-03-31). Consumer Health: What do you know about cornea transplantation? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea. Nearly 80,000 corneal transplants were performed worldwide in 2021, according to the Eye Bank Association of America. More than 2 million people have recovered their sight through corneal transplants since 1961. Why it's done A cornea transplant most…
(2023-03-31). Science Saturday: Understanding the speed of brain communication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It often was thought that the speed of information transmitted among regions of the brain stabilized during early adolescence. A new study in Nature Neuroscience by Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from the Netherlands found transmission speeds continue to increase into early adulthood. Because problems such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders can emerge in late adolescence and early adulthood, a better understanding of brain development may help clinicians offer therapies to treat these disorders. "A fundamental understanding…
(2023-03-31). Managing your health during Ramadan fasting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Depending on geography and the time of year when Ramadan occurs, daily fasting can range from as little as 10 hours in the winter months to more than 17 hours during the summer. This daily fast should not have a negative effect on health for most individuals. However, even if you have a chronic condition, including coronary artery disease,…
(2023-03-31). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding chronic kidney disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease but did not have any symptoms, so far as I knew. Are there early symptoms that I missed? Is this hereditary? Should I be advising family members? Is this curable? Am I at risk for other issues? ANSWER: In its early stages, chronic kidney disease rarely causes noticeable symptoms. Kidney disease happens when the kidneys have been damaged and no longer work as they should. Kidneys are…
(2023-03-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…
(2023-03-31). Heart failure induces cardiac and stem cell aging, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Senescence is an aspect of aging that involves a biological dysfunction that occurs in response to repetitive stressors. Biological aging is associated with an increase in the incidence of cardiovascular disease, but whether heart failure is itself a senescent process independent of age is less clear. Senescent cells acquire a phenotype — characteristics that are genetically related — that may lead to inflammation and induce senescence in neighboring cells, which also can…
(2023-03-31). $41 million federal grant to help Mayo Clinic, collaborators advance multiethnic Alzheimer's research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alzheimer's disease affects people of all ethnic groups. Armed with $41 million in new federal funding, Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from 13 other institutions around the country are pursuing three multiethnic projects to identify targets for treatment. Alzheimer's disease robs victims of their memories and families of quality time with their loved ones. Deaths from Alzheimer's more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, and the number of people living with the…
(2023-03-31). Five ways AI promises to transform organ transplants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to become a valuable tool for transplant to save more patients' lives. Recent studies have already shown promise in using AI to analyze large sets of data to discover important trends and patterns. In this expert alert, Mayo Clinic transplant experts share how this technology may improve outcomes for patients. "Physicians once practiced medicine without CT scans and with only limited lab tests. Now, these tools…
(2023-03-31). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating colon cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member recently was diagnosed with colon cancer. After researching potential treatment options, I came across intraoperative radiation therapy. What is the difference between this and normal radiation? Is radiation a standard treatment option, or are there other approaches? ANSWER: Colon cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the U.S., with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Over a lifetime, it is estimated that 1 in 23 men and…
(2023-03-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can the MIND diet improve brain health? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You might be hearing more about the MIND diet of late. A recent study has added to the evidence that the diet, which includes a variety of brain-friendly foods, may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Angie Murad, a registered dietitian and nutritionist and patient educator at Mayo Clinic, explains the benefits of incorporating foods included in the MIND diet. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/hoPg4bkKemQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 01) is…
(2023-03-31). Babesiosis and what you need to know about the 2023 tick season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An infected black-legged tick can transmit babesiosis and other infections Tick season is underway in much of the U.S. This season, another tick-borne disease is on the list of concerns. That's because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found a significant increase in reported cases of babesiosis(bah-beez-E-oh-sis) infection in eastern parts of the U.S. "Babesiosis is another tick-borne disease that we hear about, in addition to Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and others," says Dr. Bobbi…
(2023-03-31). Innovative treatments for rectal cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic has been taking care of patients with rectal cancer for more than 100 years, dating back to the Mayo brothers. Even at that time, doctors were innovative with their approach to the care of patients with rectal cancer. That continues today as Mayo Clinic offers the latest in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon, explains some of the surgical treatment options being offered. Watch: Dr. Eric…
(2023-03-31). Women in science: Q&A with Martha Grogan, M.D. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Martha Grogan March is Women's History Month and an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in science and research. Women make up just 33% of the world's researchers, according to the United Nations. That's changing according to Felicity Enders, Ph.D., director of the Office of Research Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. As is their role in the field. Today, there are "more women not only entering the field but also moving into leadership," she says. Among them…
(2023-03-31). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on choosing the right running shoes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Congratulations on setting a goal to run a long-distance race. You've just joined a group of more than 60 million people in the U.S. who participate in organized runs and races. Running doesn't require much gear, but well-fitting, running-specific shoes are a must. "Someone training for a long-distance run such as a marathon can log 800 or more miles before a race," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
(2023-03-31). Patients with multiple tumors in one breast may not need mastectomy, research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients who have multiple tumors in one breast may be able to avoid a mastectomy if the tumors can be removed while leaving enough breast tissue, according to research led by the Alliance in Clinical Trials in Oncology and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patients would receive breast-conserving therapy: a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy, rather than mastectomy. The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Watch: Dr. Judy…
(2023-03-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Consuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in almost any grocery store. Claims are Himalayan salt and other sea salts are a healthier alternative than regular table salt. Are the claims true? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says, before you stock up on Himalayan sea salt, there are some…
(2023-03-31). Human Rights Experts Call for Withdrawal of Biased UN Report on Nicaragua. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). Saturday 4/22: Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Joe Kye, SURRIJA, and Nikbo. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2023-03-31). Thursday 4/13: Book Discussion: The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants. indybay.org Fabulosa Books | 489 Castro Street San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2023-03-31). The 'Chinese interference' story is rooted in xenophobia, economic decline. mronline.org 
Ottawa's anxieties about a power to the East are neuralgic, irrational, and grimly familiar.
(2023-03-31). Daily Round-up | Saudi Arabia joins SCO & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode of the Daily Round-up, we look at Saudi Arabia joining SCO; , Chad nationalizes oil assets, US senate repeals Iraq wars' authorizations, and Colombia announces conference to promote Venezuelan dialogue.
(2023-03-31). Labor, Coalition sink war power reform bill. greenleft.org.au Labor and the Coalition voted together to block a bill that would mandate parliament to vote on whether or not to go to war, reports Pip Hinman.
(2023-03-31). Ukraine's "Neo-Nazi Summer Camp". Military Training for Young Children, Para-military Recruits. globalresearch.ca The Azov battalion supported by its Western partners is not only involved in para-military operations in Donbass, it is also running a Summer Camp military training project for young children.
(2023-03-31). 'Israel Is (Not) Back to Africa': How African Countries Are Challenging Israeli Plot on the Continent. orinocotribune.com By Ramzy Baroud — Mar 22, 2023 | The scene of Israeli Ambassador, Sharon Bar-Li, along with other Israeli delegates, being Unable to fahom the breakdown of its diplomatic and political efforts, Tel Aviv respon…
(2023-03-31). Proposed Texas bills would undermine voting rights for millions. liberationnews.org 
The most alarming of these bills, SB 2, would increase the charge of illegal voting from a Class A Misdemeanor to a second-degree felony, placing it on equal footing with manslaughter, aggravated assault and robbery.
(2023-03-31). Ecuador: President Guillermo Lasso To Face Impeachment. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-03-31). President Maduro: Half of PDVSA-Crypto Corruption Detainees Confessing, New Detainees in CVG & PDVSA. orinocotribune.com 
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, demanded that the investigatory bodies of the state were to find all resources and assets held by the mafias and groups involved in the recently unveiled corruption network, in order for it to be reinvested into the state and in attention to the Venezuelan population. "They have to guarantee it," he said, "that all the wealth stolen from the people will be found and reinvested." | Maduro called for the resources to be redistributed so that "we can put them into social programs for our people." The announcement was made this Wednesday, March 29, during the opening of the…
(2023-03-31). The Cowboy Style of the International Criminal Court (I.C.C.) Irreversibly Crosses the "Redline of Legal Decency" globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). The Beginning of the End of Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). Joint Chief of Staff General Mark Milley: Fighting Both China and Russia Together Would be a 'Very, Very Difficult Thing'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). Make Australia part of the solution. greenleft.org.au The latest IPCC report sends another strong call for governments to leave carbon in the ground. But, as Susan Price reports, Labor is weighing up 116 new coal, oil and gas projects — the equivalent of starting up 215 new coal-fired power stations.
(2023-03-31). West Papuan student charged with treason. greenleft.org.au A West Papuan university student was charged with treason for raising the Morning Star flag and calling for a referendum on West Papian independence at a rally last November, reports Susan Price.
(2023-03-31). Canciller nicaragàºense reafirma apoyo a la seguridad de Rusia. telesurtv.net Denis Moncada realiza visita de trabajo a la capital rusa, la cual se extenderá hasta este viernes.
(2023-03-31). Se descarrila tren con sustancias inflamables en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Residentes cercanos fueron evacuados por precaución y se estableció un perímetro de seguridad alrededor del lugar del desastre.
(2023-03-31). Al menos 31 personas mueren tras incendio de ferry en Filipinas. telesurtv.net Hay siete pasajeros desaparecidos y 14 hospitalizados, según indica el balance del jefe de la Guardia Costera local.
(2023-03-31). Conmemoran con masivas marchas el Día de la Tierra Palestina. telesurtv.net Evocan el aniversario 47 de la efeméride. Palestinos ratifican la unidad del pueblo y su voluntad de recuperar los territorios invadidos por Israel.
(2023-03-31). Instan a Gobierno salvadoreño mantener prohibición de minería metálica. telesurtv.net En el marco del sexto aniversario de Ley de Prohibición de la Minería Metálica, organizaciones y personalidades piden mantener la proscripción de esta industria extractiva en el país centroamericano.
(2023-03-31). Consejo Electoral Nacional de Cuba presenta balance de resultados finales de comicios parlamentarios. telesurtv.net Del total de boletas emitidas, fueron válidas 5.565.640, lo que representa el 90.28 por ciento.
(2023-03-31). Tasa de desempleo en Chile alcanza el 8,4 por ciento. telesurtv.net Tanto las tasas de participación como las de ocupación siguieron su tendencia al aumento.
(2023-03-31). Bolsonaro declara que no liderará oposición en Brasil. telesurtv.net Regresó al país luego de tres meses en los EE.UU. Enfrenta investigaciones y revelaciones sobre errores y omisiones durante su gestión.
(2023-03-31). Congreso peruano debatirá admisión de moción de vacancia contra Boluarte. telesurtv.net Solicitan al Pleno Legislativo declarar la permanente incapacidad de la mandataria, declarar la vacancia de la Presidencia e iniciar la sucesión presidencial.
(2023-03-31). Jurado de EE.UU. vota a favor de procesar a expresidente Trump. telesurtv.net El magnate y republicano de 76 años de edad, de esta manera, se convierte en el primer expresidente estadounidense en enfrentar cargos criminales.
(2023-03-31). øPor qué se celebra el Día de la Tierra Palestina?>. telesurtv.net Los palestinos reclaman todo el territorio de Cisjordania junto a la Franja de Gaza, territorio bloqueado por Israel calificado como crimen de guerra.
(2023-03-31). Descartan que el papa Francisco sufra de neumonía. telesurtv.net La oficina de prensa del Vaticano pidió a los feligreses enviar al Papa Francisco, quien se recupera, mensajes de buenos deseos y oraciones.
(2023-03-31). Continúa lucha contra la corrupción en Venezuela. telesurtv.net La Policía Nacional contra la Corrupción informó sobre el inicio de la segunda fase del operativo especial 'Caiga quien caiga'.
(2023-03-31). Mueren nueve militares en choque de helicópteros en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Autoridades locales y servicios de emergencia respondieron ante el incidente. Las causas de la tragedia se investigan.
(2023-03-31). Inician movilizaciones previas a marcha campesina en Paraguay. telesurtv.net La jornada de lucha convoca también a indígenas, organizaciones urbanas y otros sectores populares.
(2023-03-31). Presidenta de Honduras realizará visita oficial a China. telesurtv.net El anuncio se produce cuatro días después de que Honduras estableciera lazos diplomáticos con el gigante asiático.
(2023-03-31). Continúan en Siria condenas a ataque israelí con misiles. telesurtv.net Cancillería siria asevera que la agresión constituye un intento de Israel de huir de su fragmentación política interna.
(2023-03-31). Asesinan a directores de hospitales en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Según la Policía Nacional, aún se realizan investigaciones del caso para hallar a los responsables.
(2023-03-31). Anulan licencia ambiental de proyecto minero en Imbabura, Ecuador. telesurtv.net El proyecto Llurimagua pretendía desarrollar una explotación a cielo abierto y a gran escala en Imbabura.
(2023-03-31). Entregan a Unesco expediente de postulación del joropo venezolano. telesurtv.net Se hizo entrega del expediente con el cual Venezuela postula al Joropo Venezolano como Patrimonio de la Humanidad.
(2023-03-31). Monitorean actividad sísmica del volcán Nevado del Ruiz en Colombia. telesurtv.net La actividad sigue localizada en el sector suroccidental del volcán, entre tres y cinco kilómetros de distancia del cráter Arenas.
(2023-03-31). Mueren 13 personas tras colapso del piso de un templo en India. telesurtv.net El incidente se produjo cuando se desplomó el piso del local y alrededor de 25 fieles cayeron en un pozo bordeado de escaleras, utilizado en rituales religiosos.
(2023-03-31). Suman diez los casos de cólera en Gauteng, Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net El ente detalló que se trata de cuatro nuevos casos, siguen a la detección de otros seis casos en la provincia, Gauteng.
(2023-03-31). Registran sismo de magnitud 6,4 en Cobquecura, Chile. telesurtv.net El movimiento telúrico ocurrió a unos 111 kilómetros al noroeste de la comuna de Cobquecura, Región de Ñuble.
(2023-03-31). Suben a 17 los muertos por alud de tierra en Alausí, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Unas 72 personas continúan desaparecidas y se cuenta con maquinaria para realizar las acciones de búsqueda por cuarto día de respuesta.
(2023-03-31). Tenants to City: Expand the Moratorium, Ban Evictions! indybay.org Eviction notice? Back rent? Know your rights, and how to use them.
(2023-03-31). Argentina Celebrates 40 Years Of Democracy And Human Rights. popularresistance.org Last week, Argentina celebrated 40 years of democracy and human rights by hosting the Third World Forum of Human Rights (March 20-24) scheduled in tandem with its National Day of Remembrance for Truth & Justice. The Forum closed with a march and rally on March 24 which marked 47 years since the US-backed military coup that overthrew the democratically elected government on March 24, 1976, and installed the bloodiest dictatorship in the history of #Argentina remained in power until 1983.
(2023-03-31). US Occupation Forces in Syria are not "Fighting Terrorism" globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). Saturday 4/1: All Out To Defend The French Workers General Strike-Their Fight Is Our Fight! indybay.org San Francisco French Consulate | 44 Montgomery St #3400, San Francisco, CA 94104…
(2023-03-31). Thursday 5/18: Inequality and Instability — Peace Based Approach. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-03-31). The Sound of the New War Drum Goes Tik-Tok. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). Saturday 4/15: What's Home? A Night of Creative Listening Across Differences. indybay.org The 418 Project | 155 S. River St., Santa Cruz…
(2023-03-31). Mélenchon quietly proposes a general strike to the French union bureaucracy. wsws.org Preparing a general strike cannot be left in the hands of a former capitalist minister like Mélenchon, but must be carried out by building a mass movement of rank-and-file workers.
(2023-03-31). Amid mounting losses, Zelensky rules out negotiations with Russia. wsws.org The Associated Press interview is part of a PR campaign by Zelensky to drum up support for a bloody offensive within Ukraine and abroad and legitimize the massive losses at Bakhmut.
(2023-03-31). IYSSE holds first meeting in Canada on the war in Ukraine and how to stop it. wsws.org The IYSSE meeting—part of a series being organized around the world to develop a global working class-led movement against war—went ahead despite the University of Waterloo's attempt to censor it and Ukrainian-Canadian nationalists' attempt to disrupt it.
(2023-03-31). Bank of England points to deep-going financial problems. wsws.org According to the UK central bank, many of the "vulnerabilities" which emerged in previous periods, such as the March 2020 crisis "remain largely unaddressed" and could surface again.
(2023-03-31). Long COVID sufferer in Florida denounces the abandonment of all pandemic response. wsws.org "I'm afraid to go to the hospital because I fear contracting COVID-19 again."
(2023-03-31). Philadelphia landlord's private police officer shoots tenant in the head during attempted eviction. wsws.org Angel Davis, a 35-year-old woman, was put in critical condition after being shot in the head by a landlord-tenant officer contracted through the city.
(2023-03-31). 3 things Los Angeles school workers need to know about the sellout SEIU contract. wsws.org Workers should reject the contract by the widest possible margin, sending it into the trash can where it belongs.
(2023-03-31). Australian Rich List: Skyrocketing wealth for billionaires amid social misery. wsws.org The ultra-wealthy continue to amass billions as workers face a social catastrophe.
(2023-03-31). Factory explosions, tainted water and derailments: The cost of doing business for US capitalism. wsws.org The horrific explosion at a factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, which killed at least seven workers, is part of an unending series of workplace tragedies in the US.
(2023-03-31). Sri Lankan cinnamon farmers and workers discuss worsening social conditions. wsws.org Sri Lanka has about 35,000 hectares of cinnamon, which is mainly grown in Galle and Matara districts, with about 60,000 farmers and 300,000 workers earning a living from the labour intensive low-paid industry.
(2023-03-31). Deadly helicopter collision along Kentucky-Tennessee border claims the lives of nine US Army paratroopers. wsws.org This is the second time in the last month a US Army-piloted UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter has crashed and killed everyone on board.
(2023-03-31). German government sends battle tanks against Russia and multiplies military aid to Ukraine. wsws.org Earlier this week, the first German battle tanks arrived in Ukraine. This has far-reaching historical and political implications. 82 years after Hitler's war of annihilation against the Soviet Union, German tanks are again rolling against Russia.
(2023-03-31). New York grand jury votes to indict Trump. wsws.org Trump is being prosecuted, not for the January 6 coup attempt or other crimes, but for a private sexual matter.
(2023-03-31). On eve of contract battle, Stellantis CEO escalates threat against Warren Truck workers. wsws.org Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares reportedly told UAW officials he should have closed the plant a year and a half ago.
(2023-03-31). The US CDC and WHO weaken guidelines on COVID booster shots despite the ongoing pandemic. wsws.org On Monday, the CDC stated that only one bivalent COVID booster was sufficient to protect individuals despite data that indicates rapidly waning immunity and proven benefits from boosters against severe disease, especially for elderly and immune-compromised people.
(2023-03-31). Xi, Sánchez y las agendas de China y España. globalizacion.ca Apostando por la gestión flexible y creativa de las afinidades comunes, la visita del presidente puede contribuir al relanzamiento bilateral y a la recuperación de cierta estabilidad continental y global. | El próximo encuentro entre el presidente Xi Jinping y Pedro…
(2023-03-31). Friday 3/31: Practical Anarchy and Gardens of the Mind. indybay.org 3124 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley CA…
(2023-03-31). Deep-sea Mining Damage 'Irreversible'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). Dangerous Crossroads: US to Withhold Nuclear Weapons Data From Russia as Last Treaty Collapses. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-31). Israel Attacks Syria's Damascus For Second Time In Less Than 24 Hours (Videos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | A series of Israeli airstrikes hit the outskirts of Damascus, early on March 31, marking the second such attack on the Syrian capital in less than 24 hours. | Citing a military source, the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency reported that Israeli warplanes launched "salvos of missiles" at a position near Damascus from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights just after midnight."Syrian air defenses intercepted the missiles and shot down a numb…
(2023-03-31). Sweden Supplied BILL 2 Anti-Tank Missiles To Ukraine In Secret. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | Sweden has supplied unknown quantities of its RBS 56B BILL 2 anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) to Kiev forces in secret. | On March 28, a photo showing a Ukrainian service member with a BILL 2 launcher surfaced online. It is still unclear where or when the photo was taken. | The BILL 2 is an upgraded version of the original RBS 56 ATGM that was developed by Sweden Saab Bofors Dynamics. The missile has a semi-automatic command to line-of-sight guidance…
(2023-03-31). U.S. Acknowledges Six Service Members Were Wounded In Recent Northeastern Syria Attacks. southfront.org 
A HH-60 helicopter prepares to land during a medical evacuation exercise within the 55km deconfliction zone in Syria, May 27, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Howard) | Six United States service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries as a result of recent Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Patrick Ryder said that…
(2023-03-31). The Illegal Migration Bill and the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol: The return of the Charter of Fundamental Rights. ukhumanrightsblog.com Anurag Deb and Colin Murray This is not a post about the conflict between the provisions of the Illegal Migration Bill and the European Convention on Human Rights (an issue which has already attracted a considerable amount of critical academic commentary — see here and here). Instead, it is a post about the Bill's potential …
(2023-03-31). Nearly 300 mln tonnes of oil, gas reserves discovered in Bohai Sea in 2022. ecns.cn The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced that it discovered approximately 300 million tonnes of crude oil and natural gas reserves in China's Bohai Sea in 2022.
(2023-03-31). Bytedance owned app gains U.S. popularity. ecns.cn Bytedance owned lifestyle-sharing platform Lemon8 hits the US App Store's top 10 downloaded apps this week amid ban discussions of Bytedance's Tik Tok, surpassing Youtube, WhatsApp, Gmail and Facebook.
(2023-03-31). Comicomment: U.S. summit makes a mockery of democracy. ecns.cn The United States, with its tattered version of "American-style democracy," hosted the second so-called "Summit for Democracy" this week. However, the country is plagued by chronic issues such as money in politics, racial discrimination, gun and police violence, and wealth polarization. Human rights legislation and justice have suffered an extreme regression, further undermining the basic rights and freedoms of the American people.
(2023-03-31). Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region sees growth in foreign trade in Jan-Feb. ecns.cn The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region saw its foreign trade increase by 6 percent year on year to 783.15 billion yuan (around 113.97 billion U.S. dollars) in the first two months of 2023, said customs of Shijiazhuang, capital city of north China's Hebei Province.
(2023-03-31). China's efforts reduce carbon emission intensity in agriculture: report. ecns.cn The carbon emission intensity of major agricultural products in China is on a downward trend, according to a report released by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) on Friday.
(2023-03-31). China continues zero tariffs on coal imports. ecns.cn China's policy move that continues to implement zero tariffs on coal imports until the end of this year is expected to keep the energy supply stable and help lower costs for companies that rely on the use of imported coals, a finance official said.
(2023-03-31). China's registered organ donors exceeds 6 million. ecns.cn The number of registered organ donors in China has exceeded 6.18 million, the Red Cross Society of China said on Friday.
(2023-03-31). Major projects worth over 500 bln yuan start in central China. ecns.cn Central China's Hunan Province on Thursday launched 1,158 major projects with a total investment of 522.1 billion yuan (about 75.98 billion U.S. dollars), according to the provincial government.
(2023-03-31). Middle route of China's mega water diversion project benefits over 85 mln people. ecns.cn The middle route of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has benefited more than 85 million people living in the provinces of Henan and Hebei, and in the Tianjin and Beijing municipalities, local authorities said.
(2023-03-31). China's manufacturing sector ranks world's first for 13 consecutive years. ecns.cn The added value of China's manufacturing sector accounted for nearly 30 percent of the global total in 2022, ranking first in the world for 13 consecutive years, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
(2023-03-31). Politicizing trade, tech issue will eventually backfire: Chinese FM. ecns.cn To politicize, instrumentalize and weaponize trade and tech issues and destabilize the global industrial and supply chains will benefit no one and will eventually backfire, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.
(2023-03-31). U.S. democracy summit designed to patch up small groupings in name of democracy: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The U.S. hosted the second "Summit for Democracy" basically to draw lines between countries in the world according to U.S. criteria and interfere in their affairs based on U.S. interests, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.
(2023-03-31). High-profile Boao forum sends message of robust growth. ecns.cn In an ever-changing world full of uncertainties, people are in dire need of strong certainty to drive toward a better future.
(2023-03-31). Japanese FM to begin two-day China visit. ecns.cn Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will visit China at the invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang from Saturday to Sunday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday.
(2023-03-31). China releases report on U.S. human rights abuses. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday released a report titled "U.S. Human Rights Abuse Against Refugees and Immigrants: Truth and Facts."
(2023-03-31). Japanese FM to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoshimasa Hayashi will visit China from April 1 to 2, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Friday.
(2023-03-31). Senior Chinese diplomat meets president of National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. ecns.cn Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met with Stephen Orlins, president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations in Beijing on Friday.
(2023-03-31). Chinese telescope LAMOST reaches new milestone in spectral data. ecns.cn The Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST) has become the world's first sky survey telescope to release more than 22 million spectra, said the National Astronomical Observatories under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC).
(2023-03-31). Unique water Yardang landform in Qinghai. ecns.cn Lying in the Qaidam Basin, the Wusute Yadan Geological Park is home to a unique landscape which consists of wind-eroded rocks known as yardangs.
(2023-03-31). Macao issues stamps to mark 30th anniversary of promulgation of Basic Law. ecns.cn Photo shows a souvenir sheet to commemorate the 30th anniversary of promulgation of Basic Law of Macao in the Macao Special Administrative Region, March 31, 2023.
(2023-03-31). China launches Yaogan-34 04 remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn This remote sensing satellite will be used in areas such as land resources survey, urban planning, crop yield estimation, and disaster prevention and mitigation.
(2023-03-31). Insights | Chinese path to modernization serves as model for development of many countries. ecns.cn The Chinese path to modernization is vital to regional and global economic development. China provides momentum to global economic growth, and serves as a model for the development of many countries, especially those in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
(2023-03-31). China launches new Yaogan-34 remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn China successfully sent a new remote sensing satellite of the Yaogan-34 series into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 2: 27 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Friday.
(2023-03-31). Covering (Up) Antiwar Protest in US Media. scheerpost.com 
(2023-03-31). Reagan's Treason, Two Bushes and the $23 Million Payoff. scheerpost.com 
By Greg Palast / CounterPunch Last week, a Texas pol, Ben Barnes, confessed that he was personally involved—and therefore an eyewitness to—high treason: The Ronald Reagan campaign's successful secret deal with the Iranian government to hold 52 Americans hostages so that Reagan could defeat Jimmy Carter. Reagan's skanky deal worked. In 1980, Carter's failure to …
(2023-03-31). The European Union's Digital Trade Rules: Undermining European Policy to Rein in Big Tech. scheerpost.com 
By Deborah James / Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) Executive Summary This report shows how Big Tech companies are working to constrain the ability of EU democratic bodies to regulate their activities in the public interest through "trade" agreements, which are binding and permanent. Digitalization is the defining economic transformation of our time. …
(2023-03-31). The US War Drum Against China Sounds Like: Tik. Tok. scheerpost.com 
(2023-03-31). Roaming portrait exhibition celebrates staff and patients in healthcare research. imperial.ac.uk Imperial College Academic Health Science has launched a roving photography-led exhibition of patients and researchers involved in healthcare research.
(2023-03-31). The Heat: Boao Forum 2023. america.cgtn.com 
Global leaders are in China for the Boao Economic Forum, as the world looks to China to drive economic growth. The Boao Economic Forum started in 2001 as a way to discuss the global economy. This year is the first since 2020 where the forum …
(2023-03-31). Doctors in Croatia stand up for a better public health system. peoplesdispatch.org On March 18, thousands of physicians protested in Croatia's capital Zagreb, following years of misleading promises by the Ministry of Health. The doctors, supported by other health workers and patients, are asking for more investment in the public health system, better staffing policies, and responsible coordination of existing health resources. Urologist Mirjana Livojević and medical student Laura Mayer talk about the reasons behind the protest and the doctors' expectations.
(2023-03-31). øQué tipo de música consumen los jóvenes en Cuba? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Escribir sobre los gustos musicales y ser exactos es prácticamente imposible porque cada persona tiene preferencias distintas. Cada cual es libre de escoger los distintos momentos y lugares para escuchar música, y la mayoría parte del concepto de elegir el playlist acorde al estado de ánimo, en bucle, aleatorio…
(2023-03-31). Razones para denunciar un delito. cubadebate.cu No hablaré en términos jurídicos ni dictaré sentencias porque eso le toca a la Ley, solo pretendo enumerar las razones que tenemos para denunciar esta sustracción porque nos sentimos estafados. Ellos se llevaron nuestra pasión, nos quitaron nuestra herramienta y puesto de trabajo, frustraron nuestra confianza y lealtad, nos ataron y escupieron las manos amigas que lo ayudaron.
(2023-03-31). El héroe de la República de Cuba Fernando González, fue recibido por líderes de la Bancada Die linke en Alemania. cubadebate.cu El héroe de la República de Cuba, diputado y presidente del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos Fernando González fue recibido por líderes de la Bancada Die linke en Alemania, quienes le dieron una cordial bienvenida. Fernando González visitó Berlín en ocasión del lanzamiento de la campaña UnBlockCuba en esa ciudad europea.
(2023-03-31). Las 3 del Día: Tenemos 470 diputados, el Día de las trabajadoras del hogar y las noticias del 30 de marzo (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Casi finalizando el mes nos acompaña la periodista Thalía Fuentes Puebla que hará un resumen de lo más importante acontecido en la jornada. Comenzamos con declaraciones de Magela Romero, socióloga y coordinadora de la Red Cubana de Estudios sobre Cuidados. Además comentamos sobre los resultados finales de las elecciones nacionales desarrolladas el pasado domingo.
(2023-03-31). 62 SNB: Villa Clara marcha de líder, con tres triunfos. cubadebate.cu En una maratónica doble jornada que incluyó 16 juegos a siete innings bajo el candente sol de marzo, Villa Clara mostró la nota más alta al ganar sus dos partidos contra Cienfuegos y quedarse como único conjunto con tres triunfos sucesivos en la recién iniciada LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Mañana se jugarán los cuartos juegos de estas subseries particulares.
(2023-03-31). El primer ponchado en Grandes Ligas por la nueva regla de tiempo. cubadebate.cu Las nuevas reglas implementadas por Major League Baseball (MLB) han generado diversas opiniones, pero lo cierto es que ya ha dado inicio una nueva era en el béisbol moderno.De manera oficial con el Opening Day ya se ha iniciado a jugar con, entre otras cosas, el cronometro para agilizar los partidos y recortar su duración. La iniciativa también llega hasta el picheo.
(2023-03-31). Donal Trump es imputado por pagar el silencio de una actriz de cine porno. cubadebate.cu Un gran jurado de Manhattan ha imputado al expresidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump por pagar el silencio de la actriz porno Stormy Daniels para que no contara su relación con él, según han adelantado medios estadounidenses como el diario The New York Times y la CNN, que citan a fuentes familiarizadas con el caso. Se trata de una decisión sin precedentes.
(2023-03-31). Donal Trump es imputado por pagar en negro a una actriz de cine porno. cubadebate.cu Un gran jurado de Manhattan ha imputado al expresidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump por pagar el silencio de la actriz porno Stormy Daniels para que no contara su relación con él, según han adelantado medios estadounidenses como el diario The New York Times y la CNN, que citan a fuentes familiarizadas con el caso. Se trata de una decisión sin precedentes.
(2023-03-31). Extienden plazo para importación de plantas eléctricas. cubadebate.cu La Gaceta Oficial de la República publicó hoy en Edición Extraordinaria la Resolución 61/2023 del Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios que prorroga, hasta el 31 de diciembre del presente año, la importación sin carácter comercial de plantas eléctricas. La normativa es de aplicación a las operaciones que se presenten a despacho de la Aduana General de la República hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2022.
(2023-03-31). Responden organismos a planteamientos de los intelectuales. cubadebate.cu La atención y respuesta de los Organismos de la Administración Central del Estado (OACE) a los planteamientos en las recientes asambleas provinciales de la UNEAC, como parte también del seguimiento que da la dirección del país a los acuerdos del 9no congreso de los escritores y artistas, ocupó la tarde de este miércoles a representantes de esa Unión.
(2023-03-31). Carta no leída en la despedida de Carlos Martí. cubadebate.cu Pocas veces, y me atrevería a decir que no recuerdo ninguno en nuestras Series Nacionales, se le hace retiro a un mentor. Y mira que han pasado buenos y brillantes. Usted es la excepción no solo por haber sido director ganador, bueno y brillante. Usted es la excepción por haber sido mejor ser humano desde su puesto de timonel. Sin la altanería, prepotencia o suerte de otros.
(2023-03-31). Cuba gana en las urnas y obliga a demostrar que ese eslogan de mejor, es posible. cubadebate.cu Tremenda frustración viven todavía los que apostaron a la debacle en las elecciones generales 2023 en Cuba.Y por ahí andan inflados de odio recalcando que es la votación más baja en 60 años, negando los resultados, inventado fraudes, rabiosos porque en el fondo saben que más de un 75 por ciento de asistencia y más de un 70 de voto unido constituyen una victoria rotunda.
(2023-03-30). Judicial overhaul delay lands on backs of Palestinians. electronicintifada.net President Biden and most congressional Democrats lack the courage to stop funding Israel.
(2023-03-30). StandWithUs fails to silence scholar. electronicintifada.net George Washington University professor Lara Sheehi cleared of false accusations of anti-Jewish bigotry.
(2023-03-30). Palestine refugees from Syria lose hope in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Conditions have worsened significantly since Israel's 2014 attack.
(2023-03-30). Saudi Arabia is Building the Country of the Future. journal-neo.org 
(2023-03-30). Why has Turkey Stepped Up its Diplomatic Efforts with Egypt? journal-neo.org 
(2023-03-30). Cancer as Weapon: Sowing Battlefields With Depleted Uranium. strategic-culture.org With the UK's unconscionable decision to send Depleted Uranium ammunition to Ukraine, it's perhaps useful to revisit the environmental and health consequences of the US's widespread use of such weapons in Iraq and Kuwait during the first Gulf War. This short essay is adapted from my book, Been Brown So Long It Looked Like Green to Me: the Politics of Nature.
(2023-03-30). 'Divide and Rule' Becomes 'Unite and Cooperate' When Xi, Putin, Raisi, Farhan Al-Saud et al Set the New Global Rules. strategic-culture.org We are yet to mull and muse as to how China has succeeded in bringing peace to the two countries which the USA has always tried to drive a wedge in between. | After it agreed with Saudi Arabia in December 2022 to purchase its oil in Chinese yuan and not only in dollars any more, and while Russia has also been cooperating with Saudi Arabia with great success as regards the oil business and with Iran, too within the Shanghai Organization for Cooperation (SCO) together with China, China has managed to clinch a historic reconciliation of Iran and Saudi Arabia despite the unrelenting efforts by the USA to wreak havoc…
(2023-03-30). The Banality of Biden's Advisers — Ray McGovern. strategic-culture.org By Ray McGovern | Danger: President Joe Biden's sophomores running U.S. foreign policy today live in a dream world on the verge of becoming a nightmare. The nightmare — military confrontation with both Russia and China — now looms. | It is scary enough that Biden seems to be out of it. Scarier still is the reality that his advisers appear to be oblivious to the tectonic-change implications of Russia-China entente. Blinded by the illusion of US"exceptionalism," they may have to learn the hard way. The nightmare into which they are sleep-walking may be the last nightmare for pretty much all on this p…
(2023-03-30). The Capital of the Multipolar World: A Moscow Diary. strategic-culture.org In Moscow you feel no crisis. No effects of sanctions. No unemployment. No homeless people in the streets. Minimal inflation. | How sharp was good ol' Lenin, prime modernist, when he mused, "there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen". This global nomad now addressing you has enjoyed the privilege of spending four astonishing weeks in Moscow at the heart of an historical crossroads — culminating with the Putin-Xi geopolitical game-changing summit at the Kremlin. | To quote Xi, "changes that haven't been seen in 100 years" do have a knack of affecting us all in more way…
(2023-03-30). Argentina: A 47 años del golpe criminal del 1976 siguen intactas la memoria y la lucha. workers.org 
Buenos Aires, decenas de miles de manifestantes llenaron las calles el 24 de marzo. Resumen Latinoamericano 24 de marzo de 2023 — Decenas de miles de manifestantes se concentraron en Plaza de Mayo este 24 de marzo por la tarde. La movilización independiente convocada por el Encuentro Memoria, Verdad y . . . |
(2023-03-30). New winds are blowing from China. workers.org 
New Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, one of those the imperialist media calls a 'Wolf Warrior.' By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein* March 21, 2023 — On March 7, during a press conference held within the framework of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, the recently appointed . . . |
(2023-03-30). Call for June 3 action for prison reform. workers.org 
Credit: by Kevin Caplicki for Justseeds.org Calling all activists, protesters and supporters to join us in refusing to move on June 3, until prison and education reform has been accomplished. This is a call to action for all Pennsylvania prisoners and supporters. We encourage every person incarcerated throughout the country . . . |
(2023-03-30). Germany: Warning strike turns up the steam. workers.org 
By Arnold Schà∂lzel The author is a former editor of the German newspaper junge Welt, where this article was published March 27. Translation: John Catalinotto Railroad and Transport Workers rally by the main train station in Bremen, Germany, March 25, 2023, for strike action. A foretaste of the depth of . . . |
(2023-03-30). Fires in the Streets of France Illustrates Anger over Pension Reforms. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). TikTok on trial: The latest front in the US tech war on China. peoplesdispatch.org Make no mistake: the TikTok hearings had nothing to do with the baseless threat of Chinese surveillance and everything to do with maintaining the dominance of US capitalism.
(2023-03-30). Useful Nazis? The rehabilitation of fascists is happening again. peoplesworld.org 
In April 1945, the Soviet Army invaded Berlin, the then-capital of Nazi Germany. After weeks of battle, the German government surrendered, and Germany was divided into four occupation zones, (American, British, French, and Soviet). In the Soviet Zone, which was situated in eastern Germany, a program of "de-Nazification" immediately began. Members of Hitler's Nazi Party …
(2023-03-30). Former Starbucks Worker Describes Being Fired After He Helped Organize Union. truthout.org We speak with Jaysin Saxton, one of the witnesses who testified at the Senate hearing Wednesday on Starbucks' union-busting record. Saxton was a former Starbucks shift manager, fired after leading the union drive at a store in Augusta, Georgia. He tells Democracy Now! he and fellow workers were motivated to organize their store to address the "insane" working conditions… |
(2023-03-30). Anti-LGBTQ Parents Bill of Rights Is a Cruel Attack on Our Kids and Our Schools. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in Congress are unleashing their hate on families like mine nationwide, all while speaking disingenuous words about "parents' rights." As a queer parent with a trans partner and a child in public school, I have a visceral understanding that the "Parents Bill of Rights Act" passed by the U.S. House on March 24 has nothing to do with empowering parents, and everything to do with… |
(2023-03-30). The Truth About Electric Cars and The Dangers of Large Lithium-Ion Batteries. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). FBI Indicts 16 East Cleveland Police Officers for Civil Rights Violations. moguldom.com A total of 16 current and former East Cleveland police officers have been indicted in the past six-and-a-half months for civil rights violations. Among the 16 who were indicted by the FBI is former police chief Scott Gardner, who was indicted in September on several counts of theft and fraud. East Cleveland, Ohio, is nine …
(2023-03-30). The Black American Intelligence Report on Reparations-Focused Liberation Ventures: Who Are They And Where Is The $6 Million Going? moguldom.com There are multiple groups jumping into the reparations movement. One of the latest is a Black-led organization called Liberation Ventures. It's working to be a support resource for various reparations groups. The philanthropic group has raised $6 million so far to give away through grants to those involved in the reparations movement. But who is …
(2023-03-30). Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Is Running For Mayor Of Houston: Did She Drop HR40 Reparations Study Bill? moguldom.com Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has represented Texas's 18th congressional district since 1995. Now, the 73-year-old politician says she will run for mayor of Houston. Texas's 18th district includes much of inner city Houston and the surrounding area. That announcement makes some wonder what will happen to the reparations study bill she sponsored, H.R.40. The crowded …
(2023-03-30). Calculated Exoneration: Command Responsibility and War Crimes in Afghanistan. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | Being the scapegoat of tribal lore cast out with the heavy weight of sins remains a popular political motif. Supposedly noble soldiers, by way of example, are punished for not adhering to the rules of war. In breaching the codes of killing and the protocols of acceptable murder, they are banished from a realm supposedly wrapped in law. In doing so, commanding officers, policy makers and politicians are left, purified, their dirt shed. | In…
(2023-03-30). Former CIA Officer Urges US To Make Zelensky Drop Claims On Crimea And Donbass. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageZelensky admits Ukrainians are on the brink of war weariness. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | The US should bluntly tell Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Kiev will eventually have to accept territorial concessions, former CIA Counterterrorism Center chief Robert Grenier said. This comes as Zelensky admitted that his people are becoming weary of conflict."The time is fast approaching when a se…
(2023-03-30). Military Situation In Bakhmut On March 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-03-30). Military Situation In Donbass On March 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army captured several new buildings in Mariinka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Up to 310 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 howitzer and 2 armored vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery on Krasniy-Liman front, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 340 Ukrainian servicemen, 9 motor vehicles and 6 armored vehicles we…
(2023-03-30). Military Situation In Syria On March 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-03-30). Military Situation In Ukraine On March 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian forces destroyed a Buk-M1 SAM system near Grebennikovka in Sumy; | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depots of the AFU near Kherson; | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depots of the AFU near Zaliznichnoye village; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakh…
(2023-03-30). 'Super-Duper' Missile In Death Throes, Shattering US Hypersonic Ambitions. southfront.org 
(2023-03-30). HTS Militants Attack Syrian Army Positions In Western Aleppo. southfront.org 
File image. | On March 30, al-Qeada-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler of the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, announced that its militants had carried out yet another attack against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). | The attack targeted military positions located in the outskirts of the town of Basratun in the western countryside of Aleppo. | Syrian pro-government news sources said that the SAA repelled the attack on the town and targeted HTS's miliants with artillery. | Meanwh…
(2023-03-30). Iraqi Security Forces Foil Attack On U.S.-Led Coalition Supply Convoy. southfront.org 
File image. | Early on March 30, Iraqi security forces foiled an attempt to attack a convoy moving supplies for the United States-led coalition. | Security forces uncovered and dismantled an improvised explosive device (IED) that was planted on the side of a strategic highway that links the cities of al-Diwaniyah, the capital of al-Qadisiyyah province, and the city of al-Hillah, the capital of the Babylon province, in the country's southern region. | The Sabreen News channel on Telegram, which is clo…
(2023-03-30). New Footage Of Russian Drone Strikes Against Kiev Forces Surface Online. southfront.org 
ZALA Lancet attack drone. © Marina Lystseva/TASS | On March 29, the Russian The video shows a number of previously seen attacks as well as never seen before strikes that destroyed several targets, including a 5P85S transporter erector launcher (TEL) of the S-300PS long-range air defense system and a Polish-made Krab self-p…
(2023-03-30). New Israeli Attack On Damascus Leaves Two Syrian Soldiers Wounded (Videos). southfront.org 
An Israeli F-16 fighter jet en route to an exercise in Germany in an undated photograph. (Israel Defense Forces) | Early on March 30, a series of Israeli airstrikes hit the Syrian capital, Damascus, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency. | A military source told the state-run agency that Israeli warplanes launched several missiles at the capital from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights. Syrian air defenses confronted the missiles and shot down some of them,…
(2023-03-30). Russia Deployed Air Defense, Radars & Ballistic Missiles At Key Northeastern Syria Base — Report. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. Source: the Syrian Ministry of Defense. | The Russian military has deployed air defense, radars and ballistic missile systems at a key base in Syria's northeastern region, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on March 27. | The base in question is an airfield located near the town of Sarrin in the northeastern countryside of Aleppo, which is held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The Russian military took over the base in 2019…
(2023-03-30). Russian Army Says Its Intercepted Ukrainian Grom-2 Tactical Ballistic Missile. southfront.org 
The Grom-2 launcher during a military parade in honor of the Independence Day of Ukraine in 2018. By spoilt.exile via Wikimedia. | Russian air defenses have intercepted a Ukraine Grom-2 tactical ballistic missile for the first time, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on March 30."During the day, one Grom-2 operational-tactical missile, three HIMARS multiple rocket launchers were intercepted, and two Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed in the areas of the settlements of Novoand…
(2023-03-30). Israel Escalates Against Syria, Lebanon. southfront.org 
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(2023-03-30). United States: The new banking crisis. greenleft.org.au The United States is hoping to stave off a general collapse of the currency system, writes Barry Sheppard. This threat gives the capitalist class extortion power to insist that the government bail out the big banks.
(2023-03-30). US Threatened To Invade International Criminal Court. popularresistance.org Many countries in the Global South have denounced the International Criminal Court as a neocolonial institution, biased in favor of the West. Its leadership has been dominated by Europeans, and as of 2016, only Africans had been brought to trial at the court. | In a rare point of agreement, the United States has also opposed the International Criminal Court (ICC) since its inception. The US is not a member of the ICC, and Washington has even imposed sanctions on its top officials and threatened to arrest judges and prosecutors. | In fact, when the court first opened in the Netherlands in 2002, the United States p…
(2023-03-30). Mexico's AMLO calls out US 'oligarchy' at Biden's 'democracy' summit. geopoliticaleconomy.com Mexico's leftist President Andrés Manuel López Obrador used the US government's "Summit for Democracy" to indirectly call out Washington's hypocrisy: "The oligarchy reigns with the faàßade of democracy", he said, calling for "greater equality" and "separation of economic and political power".
(2023-03-30). Why EU Strategic Autonomy Apart from the U.S. Is Currently Impossible. independentmediainstitute.org Among the wreckage the riots that have convulsed Paris may leave in their wake include President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform; Macron's ability to effectively govern for the next four years; and, quite possibly, the Fifth Republic itself. As The New York Times reported in March, protesters have been heard chanting, "Paris Rise Up…We decapitated Louis …
(2023-03-30). Why Ukraine Is Increasingly a Nuclear Headache for World Powers. independentmediainstitute.org On March 20, 2023, the British government confirmed it would supply Ukrainian forces with tank shells made with depleted uranium, which can "penetrate tanks and armor more easily due to its density and other physical properties." The affair quickly reignited Western and Russian efforts to shape the global narrative regarding nuclear weaponry in the Ukraine …
(2023-03-30). Imagine If All Officials Were Interrogated By Reporters Like This. popularresistance.org A fascinating exchange took place at a UN press briefing the other day between China Global Television Network's Xu Dezhi and the UN's Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Farhan Haq about the US military occupation of Syria. The exchange is interesting both for the wild pro-US bias shown by a UN official, and for the way it illustrates how much truth can be exposed when journalists do what they're supposed to do in the press gallery. | Xu, who has done on-the-ground reporting in Syria in the past, asked Haq some challenging questions about an attack on a US military base in eastern Syria last week which…
(2023-03-30). At least 39 asylum seekers dead after fire at migrant jail in Mexico. therealnews.com 
(2023-03-30). 19 Protesters Arrested as Kentucky Republicans Override Veto of Anti-Trans Bill. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have overridden a veto from Gov. Andy Beshear (D) to pass a bill targeting trans children that LGBTQ advocates have described as one of the worst pieces of anti-trans legislation in the country. Republicans, who have supermajorities in both houses of the Kentucky legislature, overrode the veto of Senate Bill 150 on Wednesday. The Senate passed the override by a… |
(2023-03-30). Ginni Thomas Raised Nearly $600,000 in Anonymous Funds for Right-Wing Group. truthout.org A group once led by far right activist Ginni Thomas, spouse of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, received nearly $600,000 in anonymous donations to oppose progressive cultural causes, a new report from The Washington Post details. From 2019 until the start of 2022, fledgling right-wing group Crowdsourcing for Culture and Liberty received funds through a "fiscal sponsorship" — an arrangement… |
(2023-03-30). Missouri GOP Seeks to Eliminate All Funding for Public Libraries in State Budget. truthout.org Missouri's Republican-led House of Representatives has given initial approval to a state budget that would strip libraries of state funding in what appears to be retaliation for a lawsuit filed by librarians seeking to overturn a law expanding book bans in schools. Rep. Cody Smith (R-Carthage), chair of the House Budget Committee, proposed eliminating all funding for public libraries in the state… |
(2023-03-30). Massive anti-government protests sweep Greece after train crash kills 57 people. therealnews.com 
On Feb. 28, 2023, two trains traveling along the same track collided in Greece, killing 57 people—many of them students in their teens and 20s returning home from university in Athens. The deaths of 11 workers in the crash sparked two 24-hour strikes from the railway unions, followed by demonstrations across the country that have lasted for weeks and mobilized tens of thousands of people. Workers blame the crash on a lack of properly functioning safety and communication systems, as well as severe understaffing and underfunding of the railways—all originating from "Troika" (EU, IMF, and ECB) stru…
(2023-03-30). Peru: Rosalino Flores's Death And Comuneros Win Land Struggle. popularresistance.org Perú continues to face crises upon crises over 100 days since the coup regime ousted democratically elected President Pedro Castillo. The masses have remained mobilized in the streets and delegations from various regions throughout the country continue coming to the capital city to overturn this dictatorship, as well as to reinforce their local struggles and blockades. Despite a long battle in the hospital, a young person lost his life at the hands of this regime. This past Friday also marked the victory of an indigenous campesino community in Cusco from being evicted from their ancestral lands.
(2023-03-30). From Bill Gates to "The Great Refusal": Farmers on the Frontline. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). Stop Dirty Banks at Wells Fargo Headquarters. indybay.org 2 min mp4 video | A coalition of environmental groups came together to tell Wells Fargo to stop funding the oil industry in order to save the planet on March 21.
(2023-03-30). Real Estate Developer Shares His Process And Priorities In Buying, Developing Real Estate. moguldom.com Sean Sweeney, a developer of apartment buildings in Minneapolis, where almost a quarter of the population is Black or bi-racial, shared secrets of what works for him in real estate development in a recent Twitter thread. Become an expert and move quickly, Sweeney told his 54,400 Twitter followers. "Staying squarely in our zone of competence …
(2023-03-30). Dartmoor and the Right to Wild Camp: Whigs and Hunters for the 21st Century? ukhumanrightsblog.com 
"The principal issue in this case is whether section 10(1) of the Dartmoor Commons Act 1985 ("the 1985 Act") confers on the public a right not only to walk or ride a horse on the commons but also to camp there overnight." This is the beguilingly simple opening to the judgment of Sir Julian Flaux …
(2023-03-30). Israeli Airstrikes Hit Damascus, Two Syrian Soldiers Wounded. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes hit Damascus early Thursday morning and wounded two Syrian soldiers, Syria's SANA news agency has reported. The report said explosions were heard in Damascus at 1: 30 am, and a Syrian military source said Syrian air defenses were "confronting hostile targets." Besides the two wounded soldiers, material damage was reported as well. The Israeli …
(2023-03-30). Israeli Airstrikes Hit Damascus for Second Night in a Row. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes targeted the Syrian capital of Damascus early Friday morning for the second day in a row, marking the fifth time in March that Israel bombed Syria. Syria's state news agency SANA reported that Syrian air defenses "intercepted hostile targets" in the airspace of Damascus. There was no mention of any casualties or damage …
(2023-03-30). Milley Says the US Should Attack Iran's IRGC Quds Force. news.antiwar.com Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told Congress on Wednesday that the US should be targeting Iran's Quds Force, a branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), following a drone attack in Syria that killed a US contractor. "We do know that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard [Corps], and specifically their …
(2023-03-30). Russia Says It Will Keep Notifying US of Missile Tests. news.antiwar.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Thursday that Russia will continue notifying the US of its missile tests despite its suspension of New START, the last nuclear arms control treaty remaining between Washington and Moscow. Earlier this week, the US said it would stop sharing New START data with Russia since Moscow suspended its …
(2023-03-30). Taiwan, China Must Do Everything to Avoid War: Former President Ma. news.antiwar.com Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou told a Chinese official Thursday that Beijing and Taipei must do everything possible to avoid a war. Ma met with Song Tao, the head of China's Taiwan Affairs Office, in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Ma arrived in China on Monday, making him the first former or sitting Taiwanese leader …
(2023-03-30). Turkey's Parliament Ratifies Finland's NATO Membership. news.antiwar.com The Turkish parliament on Thursday unanimously ratified Finland's NATO membership, clearing the final hurdle to Helsinki joining the Western military alliance. Finland's ascension into NATO significantly expands the alliance's territory on Russia's border, as the Finnish-Russian border is over 800 miles long. The Russian military has plans to expand its presence in the region in …
(2023-03-30). World Court Rules US Illegally Froze Some Iranian Assets. news.antiwar.com The UN's top court on Thursday ruled that the US violated international law by freezing assets owned by Iranian companies. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Washington to pay compensation to Tehran, but the amount has yet to be determined, and the court has no way of enforcing its rulings. Iran brought the case …
(2023-03-30). Wednesday 3/29: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org Amphitheater outside the Bernal Branch library | 500 Cortland Avenue…
(2023-03-30). Video: Dr. McCullough US Senate: To Save Lives Pull the COVID-19 Vaccines Off the Market. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). Underage pregnancies to be reported. ecns.cn Hospitals in some Chinese cities are being required to report pregnancies involving girls under the age of 14 to law enforcement.
(2023-03-30). Premier Li urges safeguarding peaceful, stable environment for development. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday urged efforts to jointly safeguard a peaceful and stable environment for development and inject more certainty into the volatile global environment.
(2023-03-30). U.S. Human Rights Abuse Against Refugees and Immigrants: Truth and Facts. ecns.cn
(2023-03-30). Asia must not have chaos, wars if it wants greater development: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday said that Asia must not have chaos or wars if it wants to achieve greater development in the future.
(2023-03-30). Community with a shared future for humanity 'a flag that leads times, human progress': Premier Li. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that the concept of a community with a shared future for humanity has become "a flag that leads times and human progress".
(2023-03-30). China achieves major results in building community with a shared future for humanity in past decade: Premier Li. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that in the past decade, China has achieved a series of major results in advancing and building a community with a shared future for humanity.
(2023-03-30). China to expand market access, optimize business environment, facilitate project implementation: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that China will introduce a series of new measures to expand market access, optimize business environment and facilitate project implementation.
(2023-03-30). China's certainty a mainstay of world peace, development: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that in uncertain events, China's certainty is a mainstay that safeguards world peace and development, a fact that was true in the past, and even more so in the future and at present.
(2023-03-30). Survey shows Chinese level of trust in gov't tops global list. ecns.cn Among Chinese citizens interviewed by Edelman, a leading global public relations consultancy, 89 percent said that they trust their government, which is the highest percentage of all the countries surveyed, China Daily reported Thursday.
(2023-03-30). Chinese premier opposes abuse of unilateral sanctions, long-arm jurisdiction. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday opposed the abuse of unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, picking sides, bloc confrontation and "a new Cold War."
(2023-03-30). China stays committed to reform and opening up: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday said that China will adhere to reform and opening up and innovation-driven development, no matter how the world will change.
(2023-03-30). China will never pursue modernization through war: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that China will never seek modernization through war, colonization or plunder.
(2023-03-30). Chinese economy to maintain steady, sustained growth: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that we have the confidence and ability to advance the Chinese economy to break waves, maintain steady and sustained growth and make greater contribution to world economic development.
(2023-03-30). Premier Li proposes jointly broadening effective ways towards solidarity, cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday urged efforts to jointly broaden effective ways to achieve solidarity and cooperation, and inject more certainty to global governance undergoing profound changes.
(2023-03-30). Chinese premier urges working together to promote solid, sustained people-to-people exchanges. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday called for working together to promote solid and sustained people-to-people exchanges and inject more certainty into the convergence of different civilizations.
(2023-03-30). Chinese premier calls for building more dynamic growth centers in Asia. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for efforts in Asia to jointly build more dynamic growth centers and inject more certainty into global economic recovery.
(2023-03-30). China's 5G dividends have broad prospect: vice minister. ecns.cn The dividends yielded by China's 5G technology have a broad prospect, while the goals and technologies of 6G is in research stage, according to Wang Jiangping, vice minister of industry and information technology on Wednesday.
(2023-03-30). Popular self-service stores in Chengdu demonstrate value of trust. ecns.cn Various self-service shops have emerged in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province recently. Candy, flower, coffee shops, and bakeries operate without assistants.
(2023-03-30). Making a splash: China's village basketball games go viral, benefiting local communities. ecns.cn No superstars. A lack of cash prize money. Just an outdoor basketball court. So what? Nothing is going to prevent the tens of thousands of people living in southwest China's Guizhou Province from enjoying the game of basketball.
(2023-03-30). Chinese premier urges opposing 'clash of civilizations' and ideological confrontation. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday called for upholding mutual respect and trust, openness and inclusiveness, respecting other countries' independently-chosen development paths, and opposing the narrative of "clash of civilizations" and ideological confrontation.
(2023-03-30). Meatball made with mammoth DNA unveiled in Amsterdam. ecns.cn A meatball made from flesh cultivated using the DNA of an extinct woolly mammoth is presented at Nemo, a science museum in the Netherlands, March 28, 2023.
(2023-03-30). Mangrove forests restored on coastlines in Fujian. ecns.cn Mangrove forests grow in saltwater on coastlines at a wetland of Quanzhou Bay in Jinjiang, east China's Fujian Province, March 29, 2023.
(2023-03-30). Aerial view of stadium for Chengdu World University Games. ecns.cn The Chengdu 2021 World University Games will take place from July 28 to August 8, 2023. The Dong'an' Lake Sports Park includes one stadium, three gymnasiums.
(2023-03-30). 'Devil's Eye' – Aiken Spring in Qinghai. ecns.cn Aerial view of Aiken Spring, also called the "Devil's Eye" in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2023-03-30). Emerald Lake shines on Qaidam Basin in Qinghai. ecns.cn Emerald Lake covering an area of more than 26 square kilometers was formed by many years of mining, leaving a high concentration of salt called brine.
(2023-03-30). The Devastating Environmental Side Effects of the Electric Car Boom. globalresearch.ca First published on August 7 2020 | The United Nations (U.N.) announced in August 2020 that the electric car boom will result in a number of devastating ecological side effects for the planet. | While the shift to electric cars reflects ongoing …
(2023-03-30). Another Latina soldier dies at Fort Hood after reporting sexual harassment. liberationnews.org 
While the U.S. Army has stated that Ruiz's death was a suicide, the victim's mother questions the claim.
(2023-03-30). Alfred de Zayas on the arrest warrant for Putin. mronline.org 
The arrest warrant for the President of Russia, issued by the International Criminal Court is, on one side, a rather ridiculous affair.
(2023-03-30). Killing in the name of precision. mronline.org 
The Technoscientific Origins of Drone Warfare.
(2023-03-30). The Indigenous People, again. mronline.org 
It is not strange that the US, Canada, and Australia do not sympathize with the Palestinians because they themselves were settlers too who wiped out whole cultures and confiscated their land.
(2023-03-30). America's Remarkable Unwillingness to Support Its Veterans. scheerpost.com 
Andrea Mazzarino explores how so many of the American military personnel dispatched to fight it and the rest of the disastrous Global War on Terror have suffered until this very day, while this country largely turned its back, leaving them in the lurch.
(2023-03-30). Chinese Official Warns McCarthy Meeting With Taiwanese President Would Be 'Provocation'. scheerpost.com 
A potential visit with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen "seriously violates the One China principle, harms China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and destroys peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," said one official.
(2023-03-30). FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Narcan Is an Important Step in the Effort to Combat the US Opioid Crisis. scheerpost.com 
By Lucas Berenbrok, Janice L. Pringle and Joni Carroll / The Conversation On March 29, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan for over-the-counter sale. Narcan is the 4-milligram nasal spray version of naloxone, a medication that can quickly counteract an opioid overdose. The FDA's greenlighting of over-the-counter naloxone means that it will be available for …
(2023-03-30). Patrick Lawrence: French Streets and American Sofas. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost You might be Brazilian or Malian or Singaporean, it is remarkable the world over to watch the French explode into the streets of dozens of cities and towns to protest the imperial president residing in Élysée Palace. It is altogether singular to follow the demonstrations against Emmanuel Macron …
(2023-03-30). Renewables Outstrip Coal in US For First Time, With 50% of New Power Being Solar. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Energy Information Agency of the US Department of Energy announced this week that for the first time in US history, renewable sources generated more electricity in 2022 than did coal. Renewables also outstripped nuclear power generation, for the second year in a row. In fact, …
(2023-03-30). Starbucks' Howard Schultz Called Before Senate. scheerpost.com 
By Jenny Brown / Labor Notes Starbucks projects the image of an employee-friendly company, but its workers have been exposing the contradiction between the company's words and its actions. On March 29, they'll get some help from the U.S. Senate's HELP Committee, chaired by Bernie Sanders. The Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee has called …
(2023-03-30). Zelensky Says if He Loses Bakhmut, He Will Be Pushed To 'Compromise' With Russia. scheerpost.com 
(2023-03-30). Food Banks Fear "New and Growing Crisis" of Hunger as COVID-Era Benefits End. truthout.org For three years, Sarah Wilson, a disabled 60-year-old living in rural Maryland, received $281 a month from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), better known as food stamps. Coupled with a $1,700 monthly Social Security disability check, the former social worker made do. "My finances were manageable," she told Truthout. "Then they notified me during the second week of February… |
(2023-03-30). 'Myrlande Constant: The Work of Radiance,' a Haitian woman's first U.S. exhibition. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — Run! Do not walk, run! To UCLA's Fowler Museum for a show that will shock you with brilliance and reward you with joy. The Work of Radiance is a retrospective of the groundbreaking 30-year-long career of Myrlande Constant, an artist renowned for her monumental, hand-beaded textiles. The first U.S. museum exhibition devoted to …
(2023-03-30). Caricature of North Korea in U.S. Media Obscures Kim Regime's Adaptive Response to Sanctions and Economic Achievements of Country. covertactionmagazine.com In advance of a webinar hosted by the Canadian chapter of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), which describes itself as a global network of peacemakers, to which I was invited to speak in February 2023, I was asked four important questions. The mainstream media would not ask me such questions. Is there something wrong with …
(2023-03-30). Communist Party of the Philippines calls on NPA to "stir up and spread flames" of armed struggle. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Communist Party of the Philippines. | The leadership of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) today, March 28, issued a statement on the occasion of 54th anniversary of the New People's Army (NPA) tomorrow, March 29. The CPP exhorted the NPA's commanders and Red fighters to "stir up and spread the flames of the people's war for national freedom and democracy." | The Central Committee of the CPP cited "intensified imperialist oppression against the Filipino people" and emphasized the need to "attain freedom from US control and dominatio…
(2023-03-30). Trade unionists across U.S. demand University of South Florida not fire employee for protesting. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – Almost 200 trade unionists and supporters signed an open letter to the University of South Florida demanding AFSCME member Chrisley Carpio keep her job. Carpio is one of the protesters the USF Police Department brutalized at a Students for a Democratic Society protest for diversity on March 6. She is one of four protesters arrested and facing felony charges for battery on a law enforcement officer. Carpio was placed on administrative leave on March 7. | USF human resources emailed Chrisley Carpio on Wednesday, March 22 with a notice of a Monday, March 27 hearing on a request for her termination. Carpi…
(2023-03-30). Denver SDS puts pressure on administration to vote to demilitarize campus police. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO – On March 28, members of Denver's Students For a Democratic Society (SDS) protested the delay of their resolution vote by the Auraria Board of Directors (ABOD). They rallied and spoke out around a banner that stated, "ABOD get back to work!" and "Don't delay the resolution to defang 1033." While speakers were spreading the word, members of SDS handed out flyers for a call-in. These included the numbers of the board members as well as a script that demanded that the board get back to work and vote on the resolution immediately as they had once again taken the topic off the meeting agenda. | The prelim…
(2023-03-30). U.S. Senate in bipartisan Vote repeals decades-old Iraq War Authorizations, But Marco Rubio voted 'No'. juancole.com 
By: Jennifer Shutt — ( Florida Phoenix) — WASHINGTON — U.S. senators revoked their approval for the Gulf and Iraq wars on Wednesday, taking a broadly bipartisan vote to repeal the Authorizations for Use of Military Force that have stayed on the books years after the two wars ended. The 66-30 vote sends the measure …
(2023-03-30). Bulgaria heads to the polls, again. peoplesdispatch.org Bulgaria is heading for general elections on April 2, 2023—the fifth in the last two years—marking the depth of the political crisis in the country. Back-to-back snap elections have resulted due to failures to form a stable government since April 2021. Along with the political crisis, people are also reeling under an acute cost of living crisis marked by soaring inflation. | Gabriel Valkov, chairperson of the Youth Union of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), highlights the major factors responsible for the present crises and explains the views of the BSP and the role it can play to restore democrac…
(2023-03-30). Selected Articles: Fires in the Streets of France Illustrates Anger over Pension Reforms. globalresearch.ca 
By Discontent with President Emmanuel Macron is mounting in the aftermath of his executive enactment of a controversial pension reform bill that would …
(2023-03-30). The Puzzle of Financialization. mronline.org 
In this reprise from October 1993, Henry Magdoff and Paul Sweezy ask: "Isn't there anyone around here who understands how this capitalist system works?"
(2023-03-30). Europe Abandons All-Electric Car Mandate. Stupidity of the CO2 Transition. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). Chancellor discusses future of UK life sciences at Imperial's White City Campus. imperial.ac.uk The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt MP hosted the latest 'Treasury Connect' conference at Scale Space at Imperial's White City Campus.
(2023-03-30). ERC Grant for groundbreaking research on organ shape and position. imperial.ac.uk An Imperial researcher has received new funding for their work exploring why organs are the shape they are.
(2023-03-30). China and Russia Define Study Objectives for Their Lunar Station. infobrics.org The Chinese and Russian space agencies have selected five study objectives for the international research station on the Moon, which they plan to operate by 2035, an official source confirmed…
(2023-03-30). Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Appointed as New President of BRICS Bank. infobrics.org Fromer Brazilian Presidient Dilma Vana Rousseff elected as new President of The New Development Bank (NDB), succeeding Marcus Troyjo…
(2023-03-30). Russian Carrier Aeroflot Increases Flight Frequency on Delhi-Moscow Route. infobrics.org Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has increased the frequency of its flight services on the Delhi-Moscow route to seven times a week against four weekly services earlier, from March 26, a statement said on Monday.In addition, the airline has also started operating a Boeing 777 jet along with Airbus A330 to cater to passenger traffic between the two capital cities, Delmos Aviation, which handles cargo operations for Aeroflot in India…
(2023-03-30). Belarusian mercenaries fighting for Kiev to plan terrorist attacks against Minsk. infobrics.org The objective may promote mutiny, boycott and terrorism operations against the local government, favoring Kiev-NATO's interests.
(2023-03-30). American Plan 2.0: The Global Fragility Act Unfolds. libya360.wordpress.com Kim Ives People walk past an abandoned police station in the Drouillard neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Nov. 7, 2022. (Adriana Zehbrauskas/The New York Times) The Global Fragility Act may wear the humanitarian garb of USAID, but it is fundamentally a military deployment. In the late 1980s, after the fall of Jean—Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier…
(2023-03-30). Belarusian Mercenaries Fighting for Kiev Plan Terrorist Attacks against Minsk. libya360.wordpress.com Lucas Leiroz Sabotage operations may take place within the territory of the Republic of Belarus. According to information provided by an important Russian official, Belarusian mercenaries who are currently fighting for the Ukrainian side would be sent back to their homeland with the aim of planning mutiny, boycott and terrorism operations against the local government….
(2023-03-30). Brazil & China Sign Trade Deals in Local Currency. libya360.wordpress.com Brazil's state-owned company for the promotion of exports and investments, ApexBrasil, announced on Wednesday the beginning of the establishment of bilateral trade between China and Brazil in local currencies, directly between the Chinese Yuan and the Brazilian Real, excluding the US dollar as a method of payment. During the Brazil-China Economic Seminar, held in Beijing,…
(2023-03-30). Chechen Fighters Sign Deal with Ukraine to Form All-Chechen Brigade to Fight Russians. libya360.wordpress.com Jeremy Kuzmarov Foreign soldiers who volunteered to fight for Ukraine participate in training exercises. Kiev is welcoming Chechens to join the war against Russia. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty / Geovien So Jihadists coming fresh from Syria exemplify yet again that War on Terror is a fraud. In early March, Asia Times reported that the Ukrainian government under Volodymyr…
(2023-03-30). Nicaragua Supports Russia's Global Security Efforts. libya360.wordpress.com Nicaragua supports Russia's efforts to ensure security and stability at the international level, Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada Colindres said during talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Thursday. Moncada is in Moscow accompanied by a high-profile government delegation, which includes representatives from several Nicaraguan agencies and departments. Nicaragua supports Russia's people and government…
(2023-03-30). 'Russia Alone Can Already Confront the Entire West…'. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar President Vladimir Putin (R) and Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of talks in restricted format, Kremlin, Moscow, March 21, 2023 The Russian media reported that President Vladimir Putin made an extraordinary gesture as President Xi Jinping left the Kremlin following the state dinner last week on Tuesday evening by escorting him to…
(2023-03-30). US Experts Grapple with Ukraine End Game: Admit War of Attrition is Unwinnable. libya360.wordpress.com Desperation and fantastical thinking take hold of "top US foreign policy experts" as they contemplate an end game in Ukraine… — CSIS admits crucial weapons and munitions face critical shortages including HIMARS launchers, 155mm artillery rounds, anti-aircraft and anti-tank missiles; — CSIS suggests the US could deplete all of its inventories along with Europe into…
(2023-03-30). Klaus Schwab: "…Who masters those technologies, in some way, will be the master of the world." globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). The Military Situation In The Ukraine. Jacques Baud. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). Fiery Derailment of Train Carrying Ethanol Forces Evacuations in Minnesota. truthout.org A BNSF train carrying ethanol derailed and caught fire early Thursday morning in Raymond, Minnesota, forcing residents living near the crash site to evacuate. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has faced backlash for responding inadequately to the disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, said the Federal Railroad Administration is "on the ground' in Raymond following the derailment. |
(2023-03-30). WATCH: Sanders rips Schultz over 'unforgivable' efforts to crush worker organizing. nationofchange.org "That union-busting campaign has been led by Howard Schultz."
(2023-03-30). NSW Labor wins 'battle of civility' in lacklustre campaign. greenleft.org.au Far from a groundswell, NSW Labor government received only a 3.6% swing, after 12 years of Coalition neoliberalism. James Wyner reports.
(2023-03-30). Indianapolis library workers and patrons demand Nichelle Hayes as library CEO. peoplesworld.org 
INDIANAPOLIS—Month after month, the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library Board of Trustees continues to ignore the will of the community and deny Nichelle Hayes the position as CEO of IMCPL, despite the strong backing she has from the community and workers at the library. On Monday, March 27, the board met yet again and denied …
(2023-03-30). Chechen Torturers From Syria Sign Deal With Ukraine To Fight Russians. popularresistance.org In early March, Asia Times reported that the Ukrainian government under Volodymyr Zelensky had signed a deal with newly arrived Chechen fighters from Syria to establish an all-Chechen brigade reporting directly to the Ministry of Defense. | Many of the Chechens in Syria had been part of ISIS and other al-Qaeda offshoots like Jabhat al-Nusra, with Chechen commander Abu Omar al-Shishani serving as ISIS Minister of War. | The Chechens wanted to directly fight the Russians with whom they have been at war for more than 300 years—and to fight against Chechen forces on the Russian side led by Ramzan Kadyrov, who s…
(2023-03-30). Inside Roger Waters' Battle For Free Speech In Germany. popularresistance.org Roger Waters is facing pushback from Germany. City authorities have canceled his upcoming concert over claims the Pink Floyd frontman is anti-Semitic. Yet activists say his experience is not an isolated incident when it comes to support for Palestine. | In February, Frankfurt's City Council canceled Waters's concert scheduled for May 28, stating in a press release that the musician "is considered one of the most widely spread anti-Semites in the world." City officials cited Waters' advocacy for a cultural boycott of Israel as one of the reasons for his alleged anti-Semitism. When reached for comment, Frankfurt Ci…
(2023-03-30). Seattle: Starbucks workers hold the line. workers.org 
Seattle Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) struck the coffee chain March 22 at numerous stores across the U.S. Outside corporate headquarters in Seattle that day, over 400 Starbucks workers and allies marched protesting the bosses' union busting. Representing a broad spectrum of labor in Seattle and beyond, they loudly chanted: "Baristas . . . |
(2023-03-30). New Report On US Solitary Confinement. popularresistance.org In prisons and jails across America, between 41,000 and 48,000 people are currently being held in solitary confinement, or "isolation," as it is called in a new study by the Correctional Leaders Association and the Arthur Liman Center for Public Interest Law at Yale University Law School. | Those numbers are too high, especially when the United Nations' special rapporteur for torture has called the U.S. practice of using solitary confinement as a punishment a form of torture. Still, as high as the numbers are, they are far lower than they were in 2014. And there is growing support across the country for solitary…
(2023-03-30). April 4 Wisconsin court race critical for abortion rights and 2024 election nationwide. peoplesworld.org 
There has never been a judicial election anything like the one underway now in Wisconsin. The candidate who wins the swing seat in the race is expected to determine the future of abortion rights in Wisconsin and very possibly whether the fascist Republican right is able to win the presidential election in 2024. The candidates, …
(2023-03-30). El calibre de la "pesadilla americana" globalizacion.ca A inicios de semana se registró, de nuevo, un tiroteo en una primaria de Estados Unidos. Sucedió en la Escuela Covenant, institución educativa católica para niños de entre tres y 11 años de edad, ubicada en Nashville, Tennessee. | Se trata…
(2023-03-30). Game-Changer: Tiny Islands of Vanuatu Convince UN to seek Int'l Court Ruling on Harms of Climate Emergency. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Vanuatu, a set of South Pacific islands, is not what you would call a prominent international player. The small country of a little over 300,000 people has nevertheless made history, according to UN News. It presented a resolution to the UN General Assembly asking the UN's International Court of Justice …
(2023-03-30). Education workers in Los Angeles and Oakland strike for a fair contract. workers.org 
Oakland, California When education workers are under attack, what do they do? They rise up and go on strike! And that's exactly what these workers in both Los Angeles and Oakland did. Oakland teachers, students and supporters rally in front of the OUSD building, March 24. PHOTO: Craig Gordon On . . . |
(2023-03-30). The 47th Anniversary of Palestinian Land Day. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-03-30). Australia Court Rules Whistleblower Protection Law Does Not Protect Whistleblower Richard Boyle. thedissenter.org An Australia court decided the Public Interest Disclosure Act does not protect whistleblower Richard Boyle from facing a criminal trial.
(2023-03-30). New old financial crisis & China's peace plan. indybay.org Since Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate Corporation, and Signature Bank all toppled within a week in the U.S., and now First Republic Bank has also run into trouble, there are increasing signs that the next big financial crisis, which was only postponed in 2019 by tons of freshly printed central bank money, could now erupt with force. $9 trillion has been injected into the "U.S. market" since 2019.
(2023-03-30). We've Had Enough! Oakland OEA Teachers Wildcat in Fight for Public Education. indybay.org Hundreds of teachers, community members and unionists joined together on March 24, 2023 to rally and march for public education and for a contract that will protect the schools in Oakland. The wildcat was a challenge to the union busting tactics of the district management.
(2023-03-30). Protect Children, Not Guns. latinorebels.com Julio welcomes Oscar Juarez-Luna, the communications manager for Movimiento Poder in Denver —where earlier this year a high school experienced two shootings in two months— to discuss preventative measures and the importance of protecting kids, not guns.
(2023-03-30). The Shady Past of Keir Starmer, with Oliver Eagleton. mintpressnews.com Oliver Eagleton, author of "The Starmer Project: a Journey to the Right," joins Lowkey to discuss the biography of Keir Starmer, one of the most divisive political figures in modern British history.
(2023-03-30). Moscow calls out US' rules-based order in Europe. peoplesdispatch.org 
As with the Cuban missile crisis of 1962, the Russian decision on tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus is retaliatory, drawing attention to the US missiles stationed close to its borders…
(2023-03-30). El alto precio de la relación entre Guatemala y Taiwan. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-03-30). Starbucks CEO Schultz raked over coals by Sanders in the Senate. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In an often-contentious 4-1/2-hour Senate hearing, Starbucks founder Howard Schultz denied, ducked and stonewalled workers' reports and National Labor Relations Board findings of the monster coffee chain's constant, centrally-controlled and nationwide labor law-breaking. Senate Labor Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders, Ind-Vt., led off the March 29 session by declaring of Schultz that "Even if he's a …
(2023-03-30). Sydney University staff votes to continue strike action at historic meeting. greenleft.org.au At the biggest National Tertiary Education Union meeting ever held at Sydney University, union members voted for two days of strikes to be held on March 31 and April 5. Markela Panegyres reports.
(2023-03-30). In Chicago Mayoral Race, Plutocrats Spend Big Against New Taxes. levernews.com
(2023-03-30). Remembering Gianni Minà , a journalist out of the chorus. peoplesdispatch.org On March 27, 2023, Gianni Minà died aged 85. Minà was not simply a journalist, he brought the voices of Latin America and of its social redemption into Italy…
(2023-03-30). Duke University's ploy to ban graduate student unions at all private universities. therealnews.com 
At colleges and universities across the country, a heated battle is playing out right now over workers' right to organize and have a say over how the institutions they keep afloat with their labor are run. From graduate student-worker unionization efforts and strikes at Temple University, the University of California, Columbia University, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern University, Northeastern University, the University of Chicago, and Indiana University, to faculty strikes (and near-strikes) at the University of Illinois at Chicago, The New School, Howard University, etc., to workers across the higher ed sect…
(2023-03-30). Banking crisis: is it all over? mronline.org 
Bank stock prices have stabilized at the start of this week. And all the key officials at the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Treasury and the European Central Bank are reassuring investors that the crisis is over.
(2023-03-30). 'Dirty Smear Campaign:' How the United Arab Emirates Spread Hysteria against Islam in Europe (Yes). juancole.com 
Nasim Ahmed Nasimbythedocks ( Middle East Monitor) — A "smear campaign" alleged to be orchestrated by the United Arab Emirates and executed through a Geneva-based private intelligence firm has apparently been peddling hateful misinformation associated with anti-Muslim conspiracy theorists, an article in New Yorker Magazine has revealed. In "The dirty …
(2023-03-30). The Heat: Israel Political Crisis. america.cgtn.com 
Mass protests in Israel force the government to put a temporary hold on a controversial plan to reform the judiciary. What happens next? For months, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been taking to the streets across the country to protest what they say are …
(2023-03-30). Women activists meeting in Bronx, New York. workers.org 
Bronx, New York, March 25, 2023 Although a rainy, windy day forced the cancellation of an outdoor march, 50 activists packed a room in the basement of an apartment building in the Bronx, New York, to hold a three-hour discussion on issues rooted in capitalism and imperialism impacting women of . . . |
(2023-03-30). Friday 3/31: Free Palestine! indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…
(2023-03-30). Pension Reform Or Revolution! popularresistance.org Major trade unions in France estimate that two million people hit the streets across France on Tuesday, March 28, denouncing the controversial pension reforms pushed by Emmanuel Macron's government. The reforms were forcibly passed in the National Assembly on March 16 using Article 49.3 to bypass the parliamentary vote. The move has further weakened the legitimacy of the reforms, already detested by the majority of the French working class. While the government, headed by President Macron and Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, narrowly survived a no-confidence vote on March 20, the approval rating of the president h…
(2023-03-30). Palestinian Prisoners' Movement Victory. popularresistance.org After the escalation of Zionist attacks against the achievements gained by the prisoners' movement over the years, and the attempts of the fascist Ben Gvir to seize our rights by enacting laws and policies such as the laws for the execution of prisoners, revocation of nationality, and deportation of prisoners and former prisoners, as well as the attacks on the achievements of daily life of the prisoners' movement, such as cutting access to water, setting brief times for bathing and the imposition of dozens of punitive measures, such as repeated transfer and isolation, led the prisoners' movement to take action.
(2023-03-30). When Killer Cops Evade Accountability, Victims' Families Find Other Paths. popularresistance.org A recent article by The Independent revealed how James Connolly used his connections to NYPD higher-ups to successfully evade accountability for not only his murder of Collado, but also for a murder he committed less than three years prior. Anthony Roman was 18 years old when Connolly shot him while the officer was on an undercover narcotics assignment. Connolly was never held accountable for this killing, in fact, he won two awards for it. In 2015, then-mayor of New York Bill DeBlasio presented Connolly with the second-highest award in the NYPD for shooting Anthony Roman, an award given for acts of "extraordinar…
(2023-03-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Travel safety tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a group of friends with whom I love to travel. We plan several trips a year, and this spring we are planning to go outside the U.S. and visit the Caribbean. We will stay at an all-inclusive resort in a popular destination and do a few sightseeing day trips in the area. Are there things we should do to be safe while traveling? ANSWER: Travel is always a fun activity to enjoy…
(2023-03-30). Women in science: Q&A with Robin Patel, M.D. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robin Patel, M.D. Two events held early each year are opportunities to support and recognize the contributions of women in scientific fields. In February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science promotes full and equal access to and participation in science. Women's History Month in March is an opportunity to recognize women who have made significant contributions to science. Mayo Clinic physician researcher Robin Patel, M.D., shares her perspective and advice for others pursuing a research career in this…
(2023-03-30). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on planning for a long race. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — You've thought about it for years. You've dreamed of crossing the finish line. It's on your bucket list, or maybe it's become a tradition. You've registered for a long-distance race like a 5K, 10K, half-marathon or marathon. So now's the time to plan and prepare for your big day. This critical process will be shaped by your experience and fitness level. First, get real and be honest with yourself. It can take…
(2023-03-30). Mayo Clinic cancer expert highlights advancements in treating multiple myeloma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — March is Myeloma Awareness Month, and Sikander Ailawadhi, M.D., hematologist/oncologist at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, shares details about new advancements in research leading to better outcomes for patients with multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon form of blood cancer in the bone marrow that affects less than 1% of the U.S. population, according to the American Cancer Society. While there is no cure, the disease can be treated with…
(2023-03-30). Anti-Abortion Bills Like Kansas's Are Designed to Spread Misinformation. truthout.org On Wednesday, the Kansas state Senate advanced a bill based on the misleading notion that fetuses are sometimes born "alive" after an abortion. The bill now sits on the governor's desk awaiting approval, months after Kansans voted to uphold abortion care protections in the state. Meanwhile, critics say that the very name of the bill is a ruse designed to trick the public into believing that viable… |
(2023-03-30). Larry Makes Some Excellent Points. smoothiex12.blogspot.com At Judge's show.
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(2023-03-30). What Ivan Knows That Johny Doesn't. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-03-30). You Will Hardly Find This In The News… smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
(2023-03-30). Cop city coverage fails to question narratives of militarized police. nationofchange.org The story of Tortuguita's death is about protests against militarized policing being met with more militarized policing, which ultimately resulted in a fatal shooting.
(2023-03-30). Global South Solidarity Is the Key To Lifting up Central America — Not Washington's Monroe Doctrine. orinocotribune.com
(2023-03-30). Montana Bill to Narrowly Define Sex Is Most Expansive Yet, Experts Say. truthout.org A bill advancing through Montana's statehouse would legally define a man as someone who produces sperm and a woman as someone who produces eggs — and apply that definition to 40 aspects of the state's legislative code, from employment protections and school sports teams to burial records and marriage licenses. The 60-page bill, which is being considered in the House after being passed by the state… |
(2023-03-30). California passes law to fine oil companies over price gouging. nationofchange.org The new law prohibiting fuel price gouging will go into effect June 26.
(2023-03-30). Friday 4/21: Palo Alto: Earth Day March & Rally for Climate Justice and Family Fair. indybay.org King Plaza at Palo Alto City Hall | 250 Hamilton Ave. | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2023-03-30). Quale Ucraina sosteniamo? . globalresearch.ca Lo slogan "Sostegno all'Ucraina" continua a prosperare. Coloro che lo promuovono sanno che gli ucraini sono stati il popolo più martirizzato in Europa PRIMA della guerra? Proprio a causa di colui che l'Occidente ama… il presidente Zelensky. In sintesi, ecco …
(2023-03-30). Afghan activist Matiullah Wesa's arrest invokes widespread condemnation. peoplesdispatch.org On Monday, March 27, Taliban authorities detained Matiullah Wesa, a prominent activist who has been advocating for the education of Afghan children since 2009. | His arrest has invoked widespread condemnation from activists and human rights defenders, with UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett calling for his "immediate release." | "Alarmed by reports that [Matiullah Wesa] famous educator esp. for [girls], leading civil society member & founder of [Pen Path], has been arrested in Kabul by the Taliban dfA (de facto administration). His safety is paramount & all his legal rights must be respected," Richard Bennett…
(2023-03-30). Daily Round-up | Brazil ex-president Rousseff elected to BRICS bank presidency & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we look at Brazil's ex-president Rousseff being elected to BRICS bank presidency, Sri Lankan workers protesting privatization of government oil company, and more.
(2023-03-30). Israel bombs Syria yet again, injuring two soldiers. peoplesdispatch.org This is the second such strike on Syria in the past week. Israeli airstrikes on the Aleppo airport in recent weeks have caused delays in relief delivery to earthquake-affected regions in Syria…
(2023-03-30). Myanmar's military dissolves Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy, preventing it from participating in elections. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-03-30). Peru announces definitive withdrawal of ambassador from Colombia. peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday March 29, Peru's de-facto government, led by Dina Boluarte, announced the "definitive withdrawal" of its ambassador from Colombia following statements from Colombian President Gustavo Petro in support of ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo. | The Peruvian Foreign Ministry, in a
(2023-03-30). Saudi Arabia joins Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. peoplesdispatch.org Saudi Arabia's decision to join SCO, a strategic initiative led by China and Russia, is being viewed as another instance of its gradual shift towards the East. The Gulf country is also attempting to join BRICS Plus…
(2023-03-30). India: Long march by farmers succeeds after gov't accepts demands. greenleft.org.au Indian farmers held a successful march to demand crop price guarantees, land ownership rights for tribal farmers, immediate financial relief and loan waivers, reports Peoples Dispatch.
(2023-03-30). India: People will have easier access to tuberculosis treatment after patent extension rejected. greenleft.org.au The Indian Patent Office rejected pharmaceutical company Janssen's application for an extension of its patent on a drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis, reports Peoples Dispatch.
(2023-03-30). Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): The Weaponization of Money? WHO's Health Tyranny: Towards a Totalitarian World Government? No Way! globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). ACTU, NSW Teachers Federation question AUKUS nuclear submarines. greenleft.org.au The Australian Council of Trade Unions and the NSW Teachers' Federation are concerned about the rise in militarism linked with the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. Pip Hinman reports.
(2023-03-30). Video: Most Serious Economic and Social Crisis in World History. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca First published on March 23, 2023 | We are currently at the crossroads of the Most Serious Economic and Social Crisis in World History. It is an outright war against all humanity: the Planet's 8 billion people. | Starting with the corona …
(2023-03-30). Video: War and Crimes against Humanity. "Fake Intelligence" and the Destruction of Countries. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca US War Crimes: | In this video interview, Michel Chossudovsky reviews the war crimes committed by US-NATO against numerous countries in the wake of World War II, as well as the "fake intelligence" and media propaganda used to justify the invasion …
(2023-03-30). It's Official, According to U.N. Spokesperson: "There's No US Armed Forces inside of Syria" globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). In Memoriam: Melvin "Mel" King, Boston giant and committed fighter for Black liberation. liberationnews.org 
After decades of commitment to the cause of Black liberation and resident-led community development, beloved Boston giant and the city's first Black mayoral candidate, Melvin "Mel" King, has died at the age of 94.
(2023-03-30). Why the Main Players Behind the Israeli Protest Movement Are Bringing the Confrontation to a Head. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). Unionized Starbucks Workers Roast Billionaire Howard Schultz. inequality.org Unionized Starbucks Workers Take on Billionaire Howard Schultz A long-awaited Senate hearing drew laughter from observers as the outgoing Starbucks CEO claimed he's no union-buster, despite dozens of complaints from the nation's top labor board. Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, under threat of subpoena, has finally appeared before the United States Senate to answer for …
(2023-03-30). Pushing Back Against Platform Giants: Labor Power and Solidarity at Amazon. inequality.org In recent weeks and months, Amazon warehouse workers walked off the job in protest and staged strikes across the globe. These actions are unfolding at a time in which Amazon has announced yet another round of layoffs — now amounting to 27,000 workers across different roles in this year alone. These two developments have come …
(2023-03-30). Venezuela: Prosecutors Charge 23 in Anti-Corruption Drive. venezuelanalysis.com The highly publicized operation has led to more arrests as well as an audit of petcoke exports.
(2023-03-30). Europe: "most modern" U.S. brigade prepares for high-casualty war with Russia, China. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesMarch 28, 2023 'A totally different fight': How the Army is preparing its 'most modern' brigade for a mission in Europe When the some 4,000 soldiers of the brigade leave for Europe later this year, they will do so as the Army's "most modern brigade" — the service's first brigade to complete the …
(2023-03-30). Finnish warplanes join large-scale NATO exercise over Baltic Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandMarch 30, 2023 Allied and Finnish fighters integrate over the Baltic States Allied and Partner fighter aircraft conducted a large-scale training exercise over the Baltic States, March 29. Finnish F/A-18s landed in Amari Air Base, Estonia and took part in large-scale training drills over the Baltic States with up to 20 fighters involved. …
(2023-03-30). U.S. soldiers get NATO medals for training Estonian allies on missiles that can reach Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Army Europe and AfricaMarch 23, 2023 Soldiers receive NATO Medal from Estonian Minister of Defence Soldiers assigned to Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment (1-14 FA), 75th Field Artillery Brigade, supporting the 4th Infantry Division in Europe, were presented NATO medals from the Estonian military and civilian leadership during a ceremony, March …
(2023-03-30). Paris sanitation workers suspend strike, will clear garbage to make protesting easier. peoplesworld.org 
Parisian sanitation workers returned to work Wednesday amid heaps of garbage that piled up over their strike in protest against French President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension bill. Mounds of trash weighing up to 10,000 tons along the French capital's streets—reportedly equal to the weight of the Eiffel Tower—have become a striking visual symbol of opposition …
(2023-03-30). Wall Street Bonuses Decline But Still Dwarf Worker Pay Increases Since 2008 Crash. inequality.org After a historic 22 percent spike in 2021, the average annual bonus for New York City-based securities industry employees fell 26 percent in 2022, according to just-released New York State Comptroller data. But the rate of increase in average Wall Street bonuses since the 2008 crash is still far higher than wage increases for ordinary …
(2023-03-30). Bush-Nominated Judge Strikes Down Free HIV, Cancer Screenings in Major Ruling. truthout.org A federal judge in Texas has struck down a major preventive care rule set by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that has allowed millions of Americans to access critical health care like cancer screenings, immunizations, and HIV treatment cost-free, in a decision that experts are saying will have devastating impacts across the country if upheld. Judge Reed O'Connor, a George W. Bush nominee… |
(2023-03-30). Just 2 Days After Shooting, Republicans Vote to Loosen Gun Law in North Carolina. truthout.org Just two days after three children and three adults were killed in a horrific school shooting in Tennessee, Republicans in neighboring North Carolina overrode a governor's veto for the first time in five years in order to weaken gun laws in the state. In a party line vote on Wednesday, just 48 hours after the shooting at The Covenant School, the North Carolina House voted 71 to 46 to override the… |
(2023-03-30). Week After UN Report Warning of Climate Disaster, GOP Passes Huge Pro-Oil Bill. truthout.org Last week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a sobering report aimed in part at policy makers, saying in no uncertain terms that there is a "rapidly closing window" to act on climate in order to avert the worst impacts of the climate crisis. Just 10 days later, Republicans in the House passed a bill aimed at slamming the window shut. On Thursday, the House passed H.R. 1… |
(2023-03-30). Incautada parte de bienes a exfuncionarios y empresarios detenidos por corrupción en Venezuela. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, informó que las autoridades han logrado incautar parte de las riquezas malhabidas por exfuncionarios y empresarios capturados por su vinculación a los recientes casos de corruptelas quienes se han acogido a la figura legal de la delación para contar todos los hechos.
(2023-03-30). Colombia reitera compromiso con la paz. cubadebate.cu El Jefe Negociador en la mesa de diálogo con el Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), Otty Patiño, ratificó el compromiso del Gobierno del presidente Gustavo Petro de lograr la paz total en Colombia.En diálogo con Colombia Hoy Radio, Patiño ratificó además que no serán los miembros del Gobierno los que nos pararemos de la mesa de negociación.
(2023-03-30). Darán resultados finales de Elecciones hoy a las 4:00 pm. cubadebate.cu Hoy 30 de marzo, a las 4: 00pm la presidenta del Consejo Electoral Nacional Alina Balseiro Gutiérrez, en conferencia de prensa, informará los resultados finales de la elección de los diputados que conformarán la X Legislatura de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular.
(2023-03-30). El 28 Encuentro Internacional de Academias de Ballet será en Cuba. cubadebate.cu El 28 Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la Enseñanza del Ballet se efectuará en esta capital del 2 al 12 de abril próximo con presencia de unos 300 participantes extranjeros de 14 países confirmados. En conferencia de prensa realizada en la Escuela Nacional de Ballet Fernando Alonso trascendió que será el primer evento totalmente presencial después de la pandemia de Covid-19.
(2023-03-30). Galenos descartan gravedad del Papa Francisco. cubadebate.cu El papa Francisco continúa hospitalizado por una infección respiratoria, pero fuentes médicas indican que tras análisis se descartó la Covid-19, así como una posible neumonía o problemas cardíacos, y se espera su pronta recuperación. "En los últimos días, el Papa Francisco se ha quejado de algunas dificultades respiratorias.
(2023-03-30). Instan a respaldar tecnologías verde en países en desarrollo. cubadebate.cu La Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre Comercio y Desarrollo (Unctad) instó a los gobiernos y la comunidad internacional a apoyar a los países en desarrollo en la revolución tecnológica verde. Sobre las tecnologías de frontera verde explica que por sí solas se multiplicarán por cuatro en comparación con su valor actual, hasta alcanzar un tamaño de mercado de unos 2,1 billones de dólares (millón de millones) en 2030.
(2023-03-30). Lavrov sobre Ucrania: No teníamos otra opción. cubadebate.cu En entrevista exclusiva con Prensa Latina, el canciller de Rusia, Serguei Lavrov sostuvo que no había otra alternativa después de que fueran rechazados todos los intentos de lograr un arreglo político a través, por ejemplo, de la implementación de los acuerdos de Minsk.
(2023-03-30). Ocho detenidos por muertes de migrantes en incendio en México. cubadebate.cu Ocho personas han sido detenidas hasta ahora por presunta negligencia en el auxilio a migrantes fallecidos o heridos en un incendio en la estación mexicana migratoria de Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua.Así lo informó la secretaria de Seguridad Pública, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, en conferencia de prensa en la cual dio detalles de los hechos ocurridos ayer.
(2023-03-30). Prensa mexicana denuncia políticas migratorias de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Las políticas migratorias de Estados Unidos violan el derecho al asilo, denunció un informe de abogados y analistas sobre el incendio en un albergue donde murieron 38 migrantes, publicado hoy por el diario La Jornada. El incendio en la estancia provisional de Ciudad Juárez el pasado lunes, es consecuencia de las restrictivas y crueles políticas migratorias.
(2023-03-30). La competencia, la colaboración y… la mecánica cuántica. cubadebate.cu Uno de los calificativos más llevados y traídos de los medios contemporáneos acerca de la ciencia y la tecnología es el de "cuántico". La característica cuántica del comportamiento de la materia forma parte, al menos formalmente y hace tiempo, de los programas de estudio de la educación general de casi todo el mundo.
(2023-03-30). Ex-Starbucks Worker Jaysin Saxton Describes Being Fired After He Helped Organize Union. democracynow.org 
We speak with Jaysin Saxton, one of the witnesses who testified at the Senate hearing Wednesday on Starbucks' union-busting record. Saxton was a former Starbucks shift manager, fired after leading the union drive at a store in Augusta, Georgia. He tells Democracy Now! he and fellow workers were motivated to organize their store to address the "insane" working conditions, including understaffing and inconsistent schedules. "There's no stability in how much you're earning and how many hours you're getting, so you can't afford to pay your bills, and you have to choose…
(2023-03-30). Headlines for March 30, 2023. democracynow.org In Landmark Vote, U.N. General Assembly Asks for World Court's Opinion on Climate Crisis, U.S. Auctions Oil and Gas Leases in Vast Section Gulf of Mexico, Despite Biden's Climate Pledges, Seniors Sue Switzerland over Deadly Heat Waves Caused by Climate Crisis, Mexico to Bring Charges Against 8 People over Deadly Fire at Juárez Detention Center, Senate Votes to Repeal AUMFs 20 Years After Illegal Invasion of Iraq, Finland Poised to Become NATO Member, Russia Detains WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich, West Virginia and Kentucky Republicans Impose More Anti-Trans Laws, Jill Biden Attends Nashville School Sho…
(2023-03-30). "The Tale" Filmmaker Jennifer Fox on Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse & Finally Naming Her Abuser. democracynow.org 
We speak with writer and filmmaker Jennifer Fox, whose 2018 movie The Tale dealt with childhood sexual abuse. She has now come forward to name her abuser. The film is a narrative memoir based in part on Fox's own life experience about being abused by a coach as a young girl. While the main character is named Fox, the name of the abusive coach was fictionalized. Now Fox has revealed the man who abused her as Ted Nash, the legendary Olympic rower and coach who died in 2021. Nash took part in 11 Olympic teams as a rower or coach, and USRowing, the national governing body for the sport, is now investigating the…
(2023-03-30). Bernie Sanders vs. Howard Schultz: Longtime Starbucks CEO Grilled on Company's Union-Busting Tactics. democracynow.org 
Just weeks after the National Labor Relations Board accused Starbucks of engaging in "egregious and widespread misconduct" to prevent employees from unionizing, the company's longtime CEO Howard Schultz appeared before the Senate's Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday to answer questions. Committee Chair Bernie Sanders of Vermont grilled Schultz on the company's union-busting record and demanded an end to retaliation against workers. Since 2021, nearly 300 Starbucks locations have voted to unionize, but the company has responded by firing many organizers and s…
(2023-03-30). Leading U.S. War Propagandist John Kirby Thinks Depleted Uranium Is Just Fine. davidswanson.org
(2023-03-30). Mexico Announces In-Depth Investigation Into Ciudad Juárez Tragedy Involving Death of Migrants. orinocotribune.com
(2023-03-30). México Announces In-Depth Investigation Into El Paso Tragedy Involving Death of Migrants. orinocotribune.com
(2023-03-30). PDVSA-Crypto Corruption Case Detainees Officially Charged. orinocotribune.com 
A presentation hearing of 23 people allegedly involved in the "PDVSA-Crypto" corruption plot was held, comprising 20 officials from Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), the National Superintendence of Crypto-assets (Sunacrip), and other businessmen, as well as three judges accused of plots in the judiciary. | Venezuelan Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, announced via social media that the detainees were presented this Tuesday, March 28, before the Second Control Judge. Nine public officials, ten businessmen, and one former deputy were presented, as well as three judges also accused of corruption. Saab pointed out…
(2023-03-30). President Petro To Convene International Conference to Promote Venezuelan Dialogue, US & Opposition On Board. orinocotribune.com
(2023-03-30). Venezuela Shoots Down 11th Narco Jet of 2023. orinocotribune.com
(2023-03-30). Free the Land, Free Walid Daqqah! Take action to liberate imprisoned Palestinian writer with rare cancer. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network urges all organizations and communities advocating for justice in Palestine to join the campaign to free Walid Daqqah, Palestinian writer, thinker and political prisoner. One of the longest-held Palestinian prisoners, he was diagnosed on 18 December 2022 with myelofibrosis, a rare form of bone marrow cancer that requires a bone …
(2023-03-30). Land Day 2023: From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free! samidoun.net 
We mark the 47th Palestinian Land Day on 30 March 2023. On this occasion, the Palestinian people throughout Palestine, from the river to the sea and everywhere in exile and diaspora, express their unity and consistent dedication to the liberation of all of the land of Palestine. This day underlines the reality: that the land …
(2023-03-30). Masar Badil: We demand the cancellation and boycott of the "Israel Universities Festival" in Brazil! samidoun.net 
The Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, condemns the "Israel Universities Festival," a normalization fair being organized at Unicamp — Campinas State University in Brazil on April 3, 2023. This is a Zionist event hostile to the Palestinian people and their rights, and we urge those responsible at the university to cancel this …
(2023-03-30). Bad Faith UN Report on Nicaragua Whitewashes Violent US-Backed Coup. orinocotribune.com By Stephen Sefton — Mar 27, 2023 | A new, anonymously-produced UN report denouncing Nicaragua's government whitewashes the brutal US-backed 2018 coup against it while refusing to interview victims of sadistic opposition violence. | Abuse and weaponization of the United Nations system by the United States and its vassal governments to both mislead and intimidate the rest of the world have been a feature of international relations since the very founding of the United Nations during the time of the Korean War. In recent years, that situation has deteriorated to the point where demonization campaigns promoted b…
(2023-03-30). Saturday 4/15: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Debt, by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-03-30). Juez rechaza prisión preventiva para la esposa de Castillo en Perú. telesurtv.net El magistrado peruano plantea que la Fiscalía debió solicitar la variación de la comparecencia simple y no solicitar de frente la prisión preventiva.
(2023-03-30). Presidente sirio modifica a cinco ministros de su gabinete. telesurtv.net Los cambios tiene como fin la remodelación de las carteras económicas para apalear la grave crisis que vive el país.
(2023-03-30). Corte Suprema de Brasil debate Marco Civil de Internet. telesurtv.net Participaron representantes de empresas que operan redes sociales como Google, Facebook y Twitter, entre otros funcionarios relacionados con la comunicación.
(2023-03-30). Director del OIEA recorre central nuclear de Zaporiyia. telesurtv.net El Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica (OIEA) elabora un concepto para la protección de la central nuclear de Zaporiyia.
(2023-03-30). Presidente Petro llama a delegación de paz tras atentado. telesurtv.net El mandatario de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, repudió este miércoles el ataque cometido contra una unidad del Ejército en la región del Catatumbo.
(2023-03-30). Desborde de río amazónico pone en emergencia a ciudad boliviana. telesurtv.net Cauce de río Acre subió unos 13 metros debido a lluvias. Gobierno central envía ayuda humanitaria a familias afectadas.
(2023-03-30). Sindicatos franceses aceptan invitación de Gobierno a reunirse. telesurtv.net Se reunirían entre el lunes 3 y el miércoles 5 de abril, antes de la próxima jornada de protestas contra la reforma de pensiones, convocada para el 6 de abril.
(2023-03-30). Indígenas de Guatemala fuerzan a derogar acuerdo gubernamental. telesurtv.net Ejecutivo deroga durante 60 días ley para regularizar el comercio informal. Comunidades indígenas levantan bloqueos de carreteras.
(2023-03-30). México afirma que no habrá impunidad sobre muerte de migrantes en incendio. telesurtv.net El presidente López Obrador adelantó que la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública dará a conocer un informe preliminar de las pesquisas.
(2023-03-30). Corte Constitucional de Ecuador admite juicio político contra presidente Lasso. telesurtv.net Para que se pueda destituir al presidente de la República se requieren 92 votos de los 137 asambleístas ecuatorianos.
(2023-03-30). Reportan primer caso humano de gripe aviar en Chile. telesurtv.net El pacientes es un hombre de 53 años de edad, quien está afectado por un cuadro de influenza grave, pero se encuentra estable.
(2023-03-30). Hospitalizan al papa Francisco por una infección respiratoria. telesurtv.net El sumo pontífice había acudido al hospital Policlínico Gemelli por algunos controles programados.
(2023-03-30). Presidente Maduro ratifica compromiso en lucha anticorrupción. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado destacó que no se detendrán en la lucha contra los bandidos y la corruptela.
(2023-03-30). Cifran en más de 700.000 las muertes por Covid-19 en Brasil. telesurtv.net Brasil resulta la segunda nación con más fallecidos por Covid-19, solo superada por EE.UU. con 1.1 millones de decesos.
(2023-03-30). Fuerzas nucleares de Rusia entrenan con misiles Yars. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas rusas se ejercitarán en el camuflaje de los misiles; así como en combatir medios de reconocimiento aéreo.
(2023-03-30). Rusia e Irán rechazan políticas incorrectas de Occidente. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso expresó que no hay una alternativa al acuerdo nuclear del que EE.UU. salió de manera unilateral.
(2023-03-30). Rusia suspende notificaciones a EE.UU. del tratado START III. telesurtv.net Riabkov espera que la OTAN evalúe adecuadamente lo que llevó a Moscú a decidir despliegue de armas nucleares en Belarús.
(2023-03-30). Brasil y China acuerdan acciones comerciales en monedas locales. telesurtv.net Durante el Seminario Económico Brasil-China se rubricaron dos acuerdos iniciales para implementar el mecanismo.
(2023-03-30). Costa Rica reforzará vigilancia para evitar delitos ambientales. telesurtv.net El operativo se activará el próximo sábado y culminará el domingo 9 de abril, se propone la protección de los recursos naturales.
(2023-03-30). ONU adopta resolución para la justicia climática. telesurtv.net Con la aprobación de esta resolución la CIJ tendrá que emitir un juicio sobre "las obligaciones que incumben a los estados" en la protección del sistema climático.
(2023-03-30). Realizan protestas contra reforma de pensiones en República Checa. telesurtv.net Las protestas fueron promovidas por los sindicatos en respuesta a los planes de extender la edad de jubilación de 65 a 68 años.
(2023-03-30). Siria denuncia nuevo ataque aéreo por parte de Israel. telesurtv.net El ataque se produjo alrededor de las 01H20 (hora local) y dejó dos efectivos heridos.
(2023-03-30). Gobierno dominicano adopta medidas ante sequía. telesurtv.net Las autoridades alertan que en los últimos cuatro meses, las lluvias han estado por debajo de los índices normales.
(2023-03-30). Identifican a ocho presuntos responsables por muerte de migrantes en México. telesurtv.net Se trata de dos agentes federales, un agente estatal de migración y cinco elementos de la empresa de seguridad privada.
(2023-03-30). Siguen las protestas contra reforma judicial en Israel. telesurtv.net Los disturbios continúan a pesar de que el Gobierno anunció el aplazamiento de la revisión del texto para fines de abril.
(2023-03-30). Mexico: Despite 'Coup,' Castillo Legal President of Peru. latinorebels.com Mexico's president said Wednesday that Peru's ousted president, Pedro Castillo, remains "the legal and legitimate president" of that country and that he was jailed as part of a "coup," saying that Peru's current government is "racist" and had jailed Castillo because he is Indigenous.
(2023-03-30). The Great Food Reset Has Begun. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). Economic Growth Is Fuelling Climate Change. popularresistance.org I'm often told that degrowth, the planned downscaling of production and consumption to reduce the pressure on Earth's ecosystems, is a tough sell. But a 36-year-old associate professor at Tokyo University has made a name for himself arguing that "degrowth communism" could halt the escalating climate emergency. | Kohei Saito, the bestselling author of Capital in the Anthropocene, is back with a new book: Marx in the Anthropocene: Towards the Idea of Degrowth Communism. The book is dense, especially for those not fluent in Marxist jargon who, I suspect, care little about whether or not Karl Marx started worrying ab…
(2023-03-30). Why the repeal of anti-union laws in Michigan boosts workers nationwide. nationofchange.org Michigan's victory represents the latest in a string of victories for workers mobilizing to build strength across the country.
(2023-03-30). The FBI Used An Undercover Cop With Pink Hair To Spy On Activists. popularresistance.org The young woman with long pink hair claimed to be from Washington state. One day during the summer of 2020, she walked into the Chinook Center, a community space for left-wing activists in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and offered to volunteer. | "She dressed in a way that was sort of noticeable," said Samantha Christiansen, a co-founder of the Chinook Center. But no one among the activists found that unusual or alarming; everyone has their own style. They accepted her into the community. | The pink-haired woman said her name was Chelsie. She also dropped regular hints about her chosen profession.
(2023-03-30). How Rank-And-File Labor Organizers Can Transform Unions. popularresistance.org For the past five years, Tevita Uhatafe of TWU Local 567 has dedicated himself to advancing the labor movement. Known affectionately as "Mic Guy," Uhatafe has traveled from coast to coast to rally in solidarity with striking workers in multiple states. Uhatafe entered the union movement as an outsider without family connections, but has nevertheless risen as a rank-and-file leader. He is now the Vice President of the Texas AFL-CIO. Vince Quiles, lead organizer of Home Depot Workers United, sits down with Tefita Uhatafe for an organizer-to-organizer conversation on their respective stories, the barriers impeding d…
(2023-03-30). California will respond to the Pan African Congress call for better seed movement. indybay.org Our California Pan African World Food and Ag Pavilion will offer proposed opportunities towards solutions that offer greater access to global seed research and development. 'We need to hear from farmers how we can continuously and sustainably bridge the gap between seed companies and the farming community, now more pronounced mainly by the negative impact of climate change. On our side, we will endeavor to work with the farmers to help increase the resilience and profitability of African farming in the face of climate change and other challenges,'
(2023-03-30). For an all-out strike in the public sector and beyond! Build independent rank-and-file committees. wsws.org The SGP calls on civil servants to form rank-and-file committees, independent of the trade unions, to take the strike into their own hands and to network with workers from other companies throughout Europe and internationally.
(2023-03-30). Israel's protest leaders enter talks to stabilise Netanyahu government. wsws.org Equally committed to the Zionist project, Jewish supremacy and the suppression of the Palestinians within a system of apartheid rule, along with the enrichment of Israel's corporate elite, the protest leaders fear Netanyahu's measures will destroy Israel's democratic fig leaf.
(2023-03-30). Tentative agreement would leave tens of thousands of Disney World workers in poverty. wsws.org The starting wage would increase under the new deal from $15 to $20 by 2025.
(2023-03-30). Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi expelled from Indian parliament after trumped-up criminal conviction. wsws.org Gandhi's expulsion was the culmination of a weeks-long campaign by the governing far-right BJP to denigrate and silence him after he raised pointed questions about Modi's connections to the billionaire Adani and his troubled corporate empire.
(2023-03-30). Sri Lanka: Kolonnawa residents denounce government's IMF-dictated austerity. wsws.org SEP campaigners spoke with residents at Sanhida Sevana, an 11-storey apartment block accommodating about 200 families about the impact of soaring prices, shortages and deteriorating services.
(2023-03-30). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Teachers in Portugal resume strikes over pay and career progression in the face of government minimum service requirements; Lebanese telecom workers on indefinite walkout over pay as currency plummets and inflation hits 124 percent; South African workers at Makro stores begin 10-day strike over pay and sackings in year-long dispute…
(2023-03-30). Indie rock duo Quasi returns to the fray with new album: "Thoughts and prayers won't get you there" wsws.org On their first album in a decade, Quasi comes out swinging but seems far from certain that the fight can be won.
(2023-03-30). The slanderous campaign of "Our Harvard Can Do Better" against Professor John Comaroff. wsws.org The group doesn't document any of its sweeping claims. What "sexual violence crisis"? What administration complicity in "harassment, misogyny, and discrimination"?
(2023-03-30). New Zealand high school teachers hold second one-day strike. wsws.org The unions are seeking to divide teachers and block the development of a mass working class movement against the Labour Party government's austerity agenda.
(2023-03-30). Fear of rank-and-file rebellion looms on last day of UAW convention. wsws.org In a report on the 2021 Deere strike, UAW Vice President Chuck Browning said officials had faced a "serpent" of opposition from workers.
(2023-03-30). Australia: Labor win in NSW election will not end wage cuts or dire conditions for public sector workers. wsws.org Labor's victory will mean continuing massive cuts to real wages, with tiny nominal increases that the government and the union bureaucracy hope will subdue mounting anger in the working class.
(2023-03-30). Los Angeles area high school students express support for education workers continuing struggle against sellout tentative agreement. wsws.org Students said they supported teachers getting regular hours and more than "poverty" wages.
(2023-03-30). Will Lehman files official protest with Department of Labor over illegitimate UAW elections. wsws.org Lehman's complaint contains new and damning information on the close relationship between the Monitor and the auto companies, requiring the Monitor's removal from a re-vote.
(2023-03-30). "How do people manage to live in this world?"—Youthful voices in short films at the Berlin film festival. wsws.org Particularly impressive were a number of contributions from France that sought to portray the current attitudes of a young generation in a refreshingly open and honest manner, occasionally using surprisingly experimental means.
(2023-03-30). Striking French rail workers call to bring down Macron regime. wsws.org WSWS reporters interviewed striking railway workers at the incinerator picket line in Ivry-sur-Seine during Tuesday's day of action against Macron.
(2023-03-30). Washington's Summit for Democracy reaches new heights of hypocrisy. wsws.org The Biden administration's criterion for an invitation to its second Summit for Democracy was whether a government was aligned with US war policies against Russia and China.
(2023-03-30). Spain's PSOE-Podemos government calls for "social peace" as mass protests sweep France. wsws.org While imposing pension cuts in Spain, the PSOE and Podemos are terrified of an eruption of class struggles in Spain like the current mass movement in France against Macron.
(2023-03-30). Higher education employers begin imposing pay cut as University and College Union steps up moves to sell out UK national strike. wsws.org Higher education workers entered into this fight determined to defend their living standards and defeat a concerted offensive by the employers and government. To prevent another UCU sellout, they must take leadership of the dispute out of the hands of the union bureaucracy.
(2023-03-30). University of Michigan graduate student workers strike for living wage. wsws.org The plea by the university, that there is no money, for the kind of raise the graduate students are demanding is a lie. The University of Michigan is one of the wealthiest universities in the US.
(2023-03-30). Aboriginal workers raise concerns about Australia's Voice to parliament. wsws.org "We often say, if it doesn't suit big business then it won't happen. They hold the purse strings, and they hold the power. Governments make the announcements but they're only puppets for big business."
(2023-03-30). Adenovirus outbreak in Indian state of West Bengal ravaging children. wsws.org During February and March, pediatric health care facilities in West Bengal were overwhelmed by an adenovirus outbreak.
(2023-03-30). No to French unions' "mediation" with the state! Mobilize workers to bring down Macron! wsws.org Workers must mobilize in strikes and protests—independently of the union bureaucracies, who are seeking "mediation" with the government to impose its pension cuts—and bring down Macron.
(2023-03-30). West Virginia Health Providers Plan New Clinic to Circumvent State Abortion Ban. truthout.org This week, the Women's Health Center of West Virginia — the lone abortion clinic in the state before Gov. Jim Justice (R) signed an abortion ban into law last September — announced that it will be opening a clinic roughly five miles from the state border in abortion-friendly Maryland. "This will save lives in West Virginia and beyond," said the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia… |
(2023-03-30). Here's How New Mexico is Leading the Way for Voting Rights. aclu.org 
Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy, and protecting that right is one of the central obligations of our government. Due to partisan gridlock in Congress, the federal government has not acted to restore some of the original protections of the New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham just signe…
(2023-03-30). "Microwaving our Planet": The Disappearance of Amphibians Worldwide? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). Michigan labor defeats right to work (for less). cpusa.org 
In a historic win for labor unions and workers all across the state of Michigan, the Michigan Senate voted 20-17, along party lines, on Senate Bill 34, which officially ends the state's "right-to-work" laws. The State House previously passed their version of the bill, HB 4005, on March 8th. On Friday, March 24th, Gov. …
(2023-03-30). Canada Auditor General Finds a 'Minimum' of $27.4 Billion in Suspicious COVID Benefit Payments. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). RFK, Jr. and Children's Health Defense Sue Biden, Fauci for Alleged Censorship. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). WeChat pushes forward: Palm swiping nextlar. ecns.cn Cross-border payments from the WeChat Pay digital wallet platform now covers 69 countries and regions, with more than 1,000 overseas cooperating institutions, according to a senior manager at the company.
(2023-03-30). China, Brazil no longer use U.S. dollar as intermediary. ecns.cn China and Brazil have reached an agreement to not use the U.S. dollar as an intermediary any longer, but trade in their own currencies directly, the Brazilian government said on Wednesday.
(2023-03-30). Xiongan New Area adopts new vehicle license plates. ecns.cn With approval from the Chinese Ministry of Public Security on Thursday, Xiongan New Area in Hebei Province started using its own license plate series, which begins with the letter "X," the first letter of "Xiongan" in Pinyin, marking the addition of a new license plate letter sequence for Hebei.
(2023-03-30). AI may reduce human working hours to one day per week: expert. ecns.cn Artificial Intelligence (AI) may reduce human working hours to one day per week, said Justin Yifu Lin, dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University, on Wednesday at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023.
(2023-03-30). Chinese researchers develop biodegradable, recyclable glass. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have developed a new type of biodegradable and biorecyclable glass, offering an eco-friendly alternative with a minimal environmental footprint.
(2023-03-30). Chinese FM meets PNG counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Papua New Guinea (PNG) Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Justin Tkatchenko on Thursday in Boao, Hainan Province, and pledged to boost bilateral ties.
(2023-03-30). Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 28, over 200 rescued. ecns.cn The death toll from the fire that broke out on a ferry carrying more than 200 people in the southern Philippines late Wednesday night has risen to 28, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday.
(2023-03-30). Tibet plans to expand planting area of highland barley. ecns.cn Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region plans to expand the planting area of highland barley to 2.2 million mu (146,667 hectares) this year to ensure a stable increase in the output of the long-established Tibetan grain on the "Roof of the World."
(2023-03-30). Today's Tibet evinces path to modernization: tibetologist. ecns.cn The development of Tibet and ethnic groups has always been one of the priorities for the central government and the modernization of Tibet reflects Chinese modernization.
(2023-03-30). China's economy set to rebound with new drivers. ecns.cn China's economy is poised to rebound this year with concrete efforts being made to embrace economic rebalancing towards domestic consumption, higher-end manufacturing and green projects, said an economic expert.
(2023-03-30). Polls show negative views towards Taiwan region leader's trip to US. ecns.cn A recent poll found that about 98 percent of respondents have a negative view of the "transit" to the United States by Tsai Ing-wen, the leader of the Taiwan region during a visit to Central American nations.
(2023-03-30). China's Yunnan signs pacts to promote economic ties with Laos. ecns.cn The governments of southwest China's Yunnan Province and Laos have signed a series of agreements to promote economic and trade cooperation.
(2023-03-30). U.S. the primary cause of the global refugee crisisÔºöChinese FM. ecns.cn The U.S. is the primary cause of the global refugee crisis as it interferes in the domestic affairs of other countries and launches wars across the world, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Thursday.
(2023-03-30). U.S. is making a mockery of democracy. ecns.cn At a time when the world yearns for unity, the so-called "Summit for Democracy" co-hosted by the United States is sowing division, estrangement and hatred by blatantly drawing an ideological line between countries.
(2023-03-30). Today's Tibet evinces path to modernization. ecns.cn The development of Tibet and ethnic groups has always been one of the priorities for the central government. Based on equality, China's ethnic policy is aimed at realizing common prosperity and improving the lives and livelihoods of all ethnic groups. As such, the modernization of Tibet reflects Chinese-style modernization.
(2023-03-30). Boarding schools facilitate learning in Tibet. ecns.cn Most herdsmen in the Tibet autonomous region live in sparsely populated areas, causing great difficulties for their children to commute between home and school on a daily basis.
(2023-03-30). China's first 10,000-tonne cable-laying vessel unveiled in Jiangxi. ecns.cn With a total length of 155 meters and a width of 23.2 meters, Longyin 9 has a maximum speed of 15 knots and 60 days endurance for sustainable missions. It can carry 10,000 tonnes of cables and is capable of laying cables across the Pacific Ocean starting from China in one go.
(2023-03-30). Wild panda and her cub seen in rare footage. ecns.cn When the staff at Giant Panda National Park in southwest China's Sichuan Province recently collected data from infrared cameras, they found precious footage of a wild panda mother and baby together. "ÄÄ…
(2023-03-30). Minnesota pushes for Cuba to be taken off terror list. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On March 26 Cuba solidarity activists responded to the national call for monthly car caravans to end the U.S. blockade of Cuba and to take Cuba off the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list (SSOT). The 18-car caravan flew Cuba flags and displayed pro-Cuba signs while they drove down Lake Street through a Latino neighborhood. It was welcomed with car honks and fist pumps. | In the last days of Trump in office, he added Cuba back on the SSOT. During Biden's campaign to become president, he indicated he would take them off the list as well as revoke the 247 additional sanctions Trump had imposed, n…
(2023-03-30). Students at two New Orleans universities drop banners to protest attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – On Tuesday March 28, dozens of students at Loyola University of New Orleans and the University of New Orleans hung banners at their respective schools displaying the slogans: "Defend diversity, equity and inclusion," "Protect student multicultural organizations" and "Increase Black enrollment!" | The two actions protested Florida House Bill 999. If enacted into law, this bill would attack diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, staff jobs, faculty positions, and multicultural student groups. The students showed their solidarity with students in Florida and demanded that their schools ta…
(2023-03-30). Making sustainable chocolate in Virginia. america.cgtn.com 
Chocolate is one of the most popular foods in the world, but it also has a dark side. The industry is considered one of the most detrimental to the environment and least sustainable because of deforestation and abusive labor practices. A couple in Virginia founded …
(2023-03-30). Pause Giant AI Experiments: An Open Letter. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). Executives and academics pen letter warning of AI. america.cgtn.com 
Top researchers say artificial intelligence is evolving too fast without necessary safeguards in place. Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk along with more than a thousand other executives and academics have written an open letter calling for a pause in AI development, citing risks to society.
(2023-03-30). U.S. airline safety standards under review. america.cgtn.com 
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration recently issued an alert to the airline industry to review its safety standards. The alert comes after at least six near-collisions this year.
(2023-03-30). 'The Dwindling Band of Iraq Obsessives' — Endless War and Media Complicity. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). Israeli Protesters Fixated on Themselves and Israel's Flawed Democracy. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). Washington hosts second Summit for Democracy. america.cgtn.com 
The second Summit for Democracy is being hosted by Washington, and there's controversy again this time over which nations were invited to participate and those left out. There have been allegations of hypocrisy, too, with critics saying the U.S. has enough problems maintaining its own …
(2023-03-30). China and Honduras cooperate on education. america.cgtn.com 
Cooperation in the field of education is one of the important aspects of the newly established relations between Honduras and China. Paulo Cabral visited one of the main Honduran universities to talk to teachers as students about what they expect from this partnership.
(2023-03-30). India: Long march by farmers in Maharashtra succeeds after gov't accepts demands. greenleft.org.au Thousands of Indian farmers in the state of Maharashtra held a successfu long march to demand crop price guarantees, land ownership rights for tribal farmers, immediate financial relief and loan waivers, reports Peoples Dispatch/Globetrotter News Service.
(2023-03-30). UK 'Unaware' of Russia Firing Depleted Uranium in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). The WMD Pretext, The Senate Voted "To Approve a Fabricated War". The AUMF Against Iraq (HJ Res. 114). globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). Azerbaijan deploys troops against Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia, Russian peacekeepers. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com PanArmenian.netMarch 30, 2023 Azerbaijani military blocks Armenia-Karabakh road The Azerbaijani armed forces blocked the Armenia-Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) road between the villages of Aghavno and Tegh overnight, the Karabakh police said in a statement on Thursday, March 30. A new dirt road from Tegh to the village of Kornidzor in Armenia's Syunik province is already ready, …
(2023-03-30). EU's new Greater Albania avatar discusses Ukraine war, cross-continental energy corridors. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagMarch 30, 2023 A platform called "Western Balkan Quartet" was created A platform called "Western Balkan Quartet" was created, consisting of Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo. AZERTAC reports that the decision was made in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. At the meeting with the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro, Djordje …
(2023-03-30). Next war front? Moldova extends emergency measures. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagMarch 30, 2023 The state of emergency in Moldova has been extended for another 60 days The state of emergency in Moldova has been extended for another two months from April 5. AZERTAC reports that a decision was made on this matter at the meeting of the Moldovan parliament held on March 30. *** The …
(2023-03-30). Punto Deportivo: øQué novedades trae la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol? (+Video). cubadebate.cu Este miércoles 29 de marzo comenzó en todo el país la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, luego de la participación de Cuba en el Clásico Mundial, evento en el que el Team Asere concluyó cuarto. Ya esto es un aliciente para el campeonato doméstico, el que trae varias novedades. Conócelas en el Punto Deportivo.
(2023-03-30). El pueblo cubano es el principal protagonista de la victoria en las Elecciones Nacionales. cubadebate.cu
(2023-03-30). Los campeones granmenses debutan con triunfo en la Serie Nacional. cubadebate.cu Este juego fue histórico por varias razones: por primera vez en la historia, el cuerpo de árbitros estuvo conformado por cuatro mujeres dirigidas por la experimentada capitalina Yanet Moreno; se llevó a cabo el retiro oficial del avezado mentor granmense Carlos Martí y la tribuna deliró con la presencia en el cajón de bateo del slugger Alfredo Despaigne.
(2023-03-30). Aguas de La Habana planea mantenimientos de obras hidráulicas. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de minimizar afectaciones por salideros y mejorar el abasto de agua, la empresa Aguas de La Habana prevé el cambio de tramos de conductoras y el mantenimiento en redes hidráulicas. Marioly Guillart, subdirectora adjunta de Mantenimiento a Acueductos, dijo que se pronostica el cambio a 32 tramos de conductoras con extensión de cinco kilómetros.
(2023-03-30). China y Brasil avanzan en negociaciones y descartan el dólar estadounidense. cubadebate.cu Según una nota divulgada la víspera, China y Brasil han dado un paso más para avanzar en las negociaciones de comercio e inversión entre ambos países, que se realizarán directamente entre el real brasileño y el yuan chino, descartando el uso del dólar estadounidense. Dos acuerdos iniciales fueron firmados este miércoles en Pekín, durante el Foro Empresarial Brasil-China.
(2023-03-30). °Cuba ganó!: Prevaleció el voto por todos los candidatos. cubadebate.cu Los resultados finales de las elecciones nacionales desarrolladas este domingo 26 de marzo validan la elección de los 470 candidatos propuestos como diputados al máximo órgano de poder del Estado, con más del 50% de votos válidos emitidos por los electores según el padrón electoral. Así lo informó hoy en conferencia de prensa Alina Balseiro Gutiérrez, presidenta del Consejo Electoral Nacional (CEN).
(2023-03-30). Ecuador: Corte Constitucional aprueba juicio político contra Lasso. cubadebate.cu La Corte Constitucional de Ecuador, con seis votos a favor y tres en contra, dio luz verde la víspera al juicio político contra el presidente Guillermo Lasso, tras emitir un dictamen de la admisibilidad parcial en relación con presuntos delitos contra la seguridad del Estado a raíz de una investigación sobre una trama de corrupción en las empresas públicas del país.
(2023-03-30). Hospital Lenin comenzó a brindar entrevistas online a familiares de pacientes. cubadebate.cu Con el propósito facilitar la comunicación e interacción oportuna médico-familiares de pacientes, en el hospital provincial universitario Vladimir Ilich Lenin, de Holguín, comenzó, esta semana, un novedoso servicio de entrevista por videoconferencia entre especialistas y representantes de enfermos ingresados en la institución.
(2023-03-30). La Habana en camino a su II Feria de Desarrollo Local. cubadebate.cu Con la diana puesta en responder a las políticas del país encaminadas a robustecer las economías municipales, con la experiencia adquirida en la I Feria de Desarrollo Local y dedicada a las juventudes emprendedoras y los emprendimientos económicos exportadores, el gobernador de La Habana convoca a la segunda edición de este evento.
(2023-03-30). Ratifica López Obrador cumbre presidencial antiinflacionaria 5 abril. cubadebate.cu En su conferencia de prensa matutina diaria, en el contexto de la ceremonia de cambio de dirección en el Consejo de la Comunicación integrada por empresarios, el mandatario abordó el tema de la inflación, la cual mediatiza los logros económicos y sociales que se reportan en México, como el aumento salarial y el crecimiento económico.
(2023-03-30). Rusia exigirá informes de las investigaciones sobre el atentado contra el Nord Stream. cubadebate.cu Moscú exigirá a los gobiernos de Alemania, Dinamarca y Suecia los informes de sus investigaciones sobre los atentados contra los gasoductos rusos Nord Stream, declaró este jueves la portavoz del Ministerio de Exteriores de Rusia, María Zajárova, durante una sesión informativa.
(2023-03-30). Hell Is Other People's Thinking About War. davidswanson.org
(2023-03-30). Shifting Sands of the Arab Gulf Herald a New Middle East. Rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). Instan a Gobierno salvadoreño a mantener prohibición de minería metálica. telesurtv.net En el marco del sexto aniversario de Ley de Prohibición de la Minería Metálica, organizaciones y personalidades piden mantener la proscripción de esta industria extractiva en el país centroamericano.
(2023-03-30). Congreso peruano debate admisión de moción de vacancia contra Boluarte. telesurtv.net Solicitan al Pleno Legislativo declarar la permanente incapacidad de la mandataria, declarar la vacancia de la Presidencia e iniciar la sucesión presidencial.
(2023-03-30). Adultos mayores demandan al Gobierno suizo por política climática. telesurtv.net Las demandantes argumentan que los adultos mayores sufren más durante los periodos de calor extremo y tienen más probabilidades de morir.
(2023-03-30). Cristina Fernández acusa a senador estadounidense Ted Cruz. telesurtv.net Mediante diversas capturas de noticias, la vicemandataria puso en evidencia los ingresos del senador republicano sobre las empresas de gas y petróleo.
(2023-03-30). Aumenta a 14 cifra de fallecidos por alud en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Hay 395 personas damnificadas correspondientes a 30 familias que se encuentran alojadas en albergues temporales habilitados en el municipio afectado.