(2023-04-09). NATO member Albania eulogizes KLA chieftain Thaci. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com If Albania is part of NATO, and Kosovo is part of (Greater) Albania, then…. ==== B92April 7, 2023 "It's piece of cake compared to what Belgrade has to swallow" Excerpts Prime Minister of Albania [Edi Rama] claims that the Balkans is the region where Russia has the greatest influence on the European continent. *** According …
(2023-04-09). NATO orders Poland to deliver 200 APC to Ukraine as "mortars, missiles and MiGs are arriving" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92April 8, 2023 Zelensky released the news: They are coming… President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country will receive 200 Wolverine armored personnel carriers from Poland. The spokesman of the Polish government, Piotr Miller, previously stated that Ukraine increased the order for those vehicles from 100 to 150…. "There are new agreements on …
(2023-04-09). Saturday 4/15: Earth Month: E-Bikes & EVs Expo Event in Mitchell Park (Palo Alto). indybay.org Mitchell Park – next to pickleball courts | 3700 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto, CA 94303…
(2023-04-09). Saturday 4/29: Honduras today. indybay.org 1339 Leila Ct. (near 17th Ave. and Capitola) Santa Cruz 95062…
(2023-04-09). Saturday 4/8: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Tower" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-04-09). Israel Strikes Hit Southern Syria After Rare Rocket Attack On Golan Heights (Video). southfront.org 
File image. | Two salvos of rockets hit the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on April 8 and 9, in a rare attack from Syria amid escalating tension in the region. | The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said late on April 8 that three rockets were fired from southern Syria, of which one landed in an open area near the settlement of Meitsar. An incoming rocket alert was activated in an open area near the town shortly before. One of the other two rockets fell short in Syria, with the second landing in Jordan. The Iron Do…
(2023-04-09). Chief Na'Moks Grabbed and Isolated by Royal Bank of Canada at Stakeholders Meeting. indybay.org Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief Na'moks was violently prevented from entering the Royal Bank of Canada annual general meeting. "Such a racist act, they've actually laid hands on me, a Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief on my regalia just now," Chief Na'Moks told the RBC, as snipers were stationed on the buildings where traditional elders gathered in an Indigenous delegation.
(2023-04-09). Saturday 4/29: EV Ride and Drive: Electrify your Ride. indybay.org Sunnyvale Community Center – 550 E Remington Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087…
(2023-04-09). From Bill Gates to "The Great Refusal": Farmers on the Frontline. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-09). Coliseum Connections Tenant Association to Protest Oakland Mayor's 'Town Hall'. indybay.org Media opportunity: Tenant Rally Wed. April 5th, 6: 30pm at 1724 Adeline St, Oakland CA 94607.
(2023-04-09). Earth First!er Andy Caffrey INFORMATIONAL: Global Climate Destabilization. [Orig. Huffman]. indybay.org Forward of email fr. Earth First!er Andy Caffrey chock full of information re: global climate destabilization. [The original message was sent to Congressman Jared Huffman of CA District 2.]…
(2023-04-09). CA Climate activists protest approval of hundreds of neighborhood oil permits this year. indybay.org
(2023-04-09). Wednesday 4/5: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org amphitheater at the corner of the Bernal Branch library | 500 Cortland Ave. | San Francisco…
(2023-04-09). Rally to Free Mumia Tuesday, April 4, Oakland Federal Building. indybay.org On March 31, 2023, Judge Lucretia Clemons…former law partner w/ Ed Rendell…denied Mumia Abu Jamal's appeal…ludicrously claiming evidence proving key witnesses were paid in exchange for false testimony was "not material" to showing that the trial was unfair!
(2023-04-09). Graphene COVID Kill Shots: Let the Evidence Speak for Itself. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-09). The COVID Pandemic and the mRNA Vaccine: What Is the Truth? Dr. Russell L. Blaylock. globalresearch.ca The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most manipulated infectious disease events in history. Official lies in an unending stream led by government bureaucracies, medical associations, medical boards, the media, and UN agencies.
(2023-04-09). China transparent on COVID origins-tracing research findings: official. ecns.cn China has been transparent in sharing research results on the origins-tracing of SARS-CoV-2 with the international community, a Chinese health official said at a press conference on Saturday.
(2023-04-09). China, Europe closely tied in economy for brighter future. ecns.cn The essence of China-European Union economic and trade relations is complementarity and mutual benefit.
(2023-04-09). China's civil aviation sector maintains steady growth: report. ecns.cn China's civil aviation sector recorded steady growth in March, an industry report showed.
(2023-04-09). China's AI market to top 26 bln USD in 2026: report. ecns.cn China's artificial intelligence (AI) market value is expected to reach 26.44 billion U.S. dollars in 2026, an industry report showed.
(2023-04-09). China's bulk commodity market sees improving demand in March. ecns.cn China's bulk commodity market saw improving fundamentals in March with a marked increase in sales as demand rebounded, industrial data showed.
(2023-04-09). ICOMOS and HIST host international webinar on space technologies for cultural heritage conservation. ecns.cn An international webinar on space technologies for cultural heritage conservation was held on March 30 to promote their application for monitoring, evaluation, management and sustainable development of cultural heritage sites.
(2023-04-09). China's economy showing strong momentum in blooming season. ecns.cn The tantalizing aroma of fresh coffee fills the air as staff from Italian coffee giant Illycaffe arrange their booth for the upcoming third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), slated to open on April 10 in southern China's island province of Hainan.
(2023-04-09). China to put multi-pronged efforts into expanding digital economy. ecns.cn China has fleshed out its pledge this year to foster the digital economy, which is increasingly prominent in its overall economy.
(2023-04-09). Birth of an Airbus A321 in China's Tianjin. ecns.cn The first Airbus A321neo aircraft assembled in China rolled off the assembly line in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin for delivery on March 24.
(2023-04-09). PLA Eastern Theater Command launches patrol, military exercises around Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Saturday launched combat readiness patrol and military exercises around the Taiwan Island, which will last from April 8 to 10 Beijing time as scheduled.
(2023-04-09). Xi, Macron hold informal meeting in China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held an informal meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in south China.
(2023-04-09). Taiwan question is not about democracy: Chinese spokesperson. ecns.cn The Taiwan question is not about democracy and such moves of supporting "Taiwan independence" separatist forces in the name of democracy and using the Taiwan question to contain China are highly dangerous and will get nowhere, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.
(2023-04-09). China's AC332 helicopter makes first full-state flight. ecns.cn China's AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter successfully conducted its first full-state flight here on Friday, announced its developer, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
(2023-04-09). China-Denmark all-cargo air route launched in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Zhejiang Province, a manufacturing and trade hub in east China, has launched a new cargo air service linking its capital city of Hangzhou with Denmark.
(2023-04-09). Comicomment: Another farce unfolds as political polarization divides U.S. ecns.cn Just days after the so-called second "Democracy Summit" in the United States, another farce has unfolded. On April 4, former President Trump appeared in court in Manhattan, New York City, becoming the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges. The courtroom was filled with supporters and opponents of Trump, leading to a tense standoff.
(2023-04-09). Insights丨Spanish Scholar: China and Europe are striving to strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn Recently, European leaders have visited China one after another, aiming to clarify that Europe is not intending to "decouple" with China. China and Europe are striving to strengthen cooperation and reciprocity in both economic and political fields. I think EU-China relations are very important because it can help promote global peace and development.
(2023-04-09). Cradle of civilization: Mount Wutai. ecns.cn
(2023-04-09). Culture fact: China unveils its top 10 archaeological finds of 2022. ecns.cn
(2023-04-09). Three-dimensional sidewalk attracts citizens in Chongqing. ecns.cn A three-dimensional sidewalk is seen on Nanbin Road, southwest China's Chongqing, attracting citizens to take photos. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-09). Multi-functional helicopter makes maiden flight. ecns.cn Aviation Industry Corp of China"ÄÄ(AVIC), the nation's leading aircraft maker, on Friday conducted the maiden flight of its AC332, a new type of multifunctional helicopter designed for civilian use, especially on plateaus. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-09). CBA open-minded to player nationalization: Yao Ming. ecns.cn
(2023-04-09). Insights丨China's economic strength, resilience to bring Asia Pacific increased prosperity: expert. ecns.cn New Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe said China is already the engine of Asia, and increasingly, China is also the engine of the world.
(2023-04-09). Insights‰∏®New Zealand, China have room for exchanges: expert. ecns.cn New Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe said New Zealand and China should strengthen exchanges in terms of culture, art, film and other fields and deepen trust. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-09). Insights丨Chinese tourists important to New Zealand: expert. ecns.cn New Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe emphasized the importance of Chinese tourists to New Zealand and said he looks forward to the return of Chinese tourists.
(2023-04-09). COVID origins-tracing requires joint efforts of global scientific community: Chinese scientist. ecns.cn "Tracing the origin of the virus is not just for a single country and it can't be done by a single county alone. It inevitably requires the joint efforts of the global scientific community," Zhou Lei, a researcher from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, told a news conference on Saturday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-09). Many People Fully Vaccinated for COVID Are Now Going Blind. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-09). The Dark Origins of the Davos Great Reset. globalresearch.ca Klaus Schwab is little more than a slick PR agent for a global technocratic agenda, a corporatist unity of corporate power with government, including the UN, an agenda whose origins go back to the beginning of the 1970s, and even earlier.
(2023-04-09). Sunday 4/9: Protest the federal ban on abortion medication! indybay.org San Jose City Hall | 200 E Santa Clara St | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2023-04-09). Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganà≤: The COVID Pandemic Farce Served as a Trial Balloon for the New World Order. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-09). Europe Abandons All-Electric Car Mandate. Stupidity of the CO2 Transition. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-09). Modern Iran — A Study in Contrasts. Failed U.S. Sanctions Regime. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-09). Leaked Pentagon Report: Israeli Intel Agency Mossad Agitated against Netanyahu's weakening of Courts. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — John Hudson and Louisa Loveluck at the Washington Post report that a leak of Pentagon documents reveals that the U.S. is intensively spying on Israel and concludes that Israel's intelligence service, Mossad, has encouraged both its own employees and the Israeli public to join protests against Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's …
(2023-04-09). Global Growth Remains Low Amidst Debt Concerns, War and Inflation, Says IMF. indybay.org Press Release…
(2023-04-09). Tuesday 4/18: 2023 California Pan African Global Trade – Urban Agriculture Producers and Consumers. indybay.org Online – In person Watch Party | The Grand Ballroom | 1215 J Street | Sacramento, California…
(2023-04-09). Monday 5/1: SF May Day 2023 "Break The Chains For Solidarity & Internationalism" indybay.org 518 Valenia Near 16th St | San Francisco…
(2023-04-09). Russia-China Front Against US-NATO Escalation and Nuclear War. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-09). Israeli Opposition Leader Lapid Blames PM Netanyahu for Putting Extremist over al-Aqsa Mosque as 140,000 Palestinians Defiantly Worship. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid on Friday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of causing a disaster by assigning National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responsibility for Al-Aqsa Mosque. Ma'an News Agency disclosed that Lapid accused Netanyahu of knowing that giving the National Security portfolio to Ben-Gvir, which made him …
(2023-04-09). Physicians: Ruling banning Abortion Pill could harm Women experiencing Life-threatening Miscarriages. juancole.com 
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris and Sofia Resnick A Texas federal judge with a history of anti-abortion beliefs has thrown into jeopardy the most common form of abortion since Roe v. Wade fell last summer. U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk released his decision on the cusp of Easter weekend to pause the Food and Drug …
(2023-04-09). From Inequality of the Gods to Equality of Humankind. indybay.org History demonstrates clearly that humans can live in egalitarian societies, we do not have to accept the brutality of social dominance and inequality. We must take matters into our own hands to change the world.
(2023-04-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
(2023-04-09). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck, called cervical spinal stenosis, and in the lower back, called lumbar spinal stenosis. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to arthritis. Most people with spinal stenosis are over 50. Younger people…
(2023-04-09). Not all lumps are breast cancer: Benign breast disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Changes to your breast can cause a lot of worry. This is understandable. But not all breast changes are a result of breast cancer. Any breast symptoms, such as a breast lump, nipple discharge or breast pain, should be evaluated by a medical professional. If they are diagnosed as benign, it means they are not cancer. Noncancerous breast symptoms are known as benign breast disease. Some cases of benign breast disease are discovered during a…
(2023-04-09). Science Saturday: Igniting the interest of young cancer researchers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The 2022 SPARK scholars gather for a photo before the Mayo Clinic SPARK Mini Science Fair on Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida. Back row: Sara Wasserman, Krish Relan, Nyla Searl, Manish Kota, William Li, Garrett Davidsen, Riya Kar, Ella McCarthy. Front row: Kristi Biswas, Ysabella Wijaya, Yangying Jiang, Katie Shapiro, Esinam Ekpeh, Nia Atcherson, Katherine Jones and Hazel Parent. Not pictured: Jessica Desgroseilliers. "My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer when I…
(2023-04-09). Consumer Health: The truth about organ donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is National Donate Life Month. This annual observation raises awareness about donation, encourages people to register as donors and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. And it's estimated 20 patients die every day in the U.S. because of the lack of donor organs. Have you considered becoming a donor? If you've never considered organ donation or delayed becoming…
(2023-04-09). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 19 and just finished her first year of college. It has been a stressful transition for her, but she has managed to stay quite active. She is a swimmer and runner, and she also plays volleyball. About eight months ago, she noticed her periods becoming irregular. Her family medicine physician said this sometimes happens in athletes, and we should not be overly concerned about it. Now, my daughter hasn't had…
(2023-04-09). Cancer-free and embracing new adventures thanks to Mayo's collaborative care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In January 2021, after being in remission from melanoma for almost a decade, Christina Armendariz began to feel unwell. The 42-year-old mother went to the emergency room at a hospital near her Orlando, Florida, home. After several imaging tests, Christina was told her cancer had returned. She had a mass under her arm and multiple soft tissue tumors throughout her body. Although she began treatment locally, Christina's condition worsened over time. She experienced significant cognitive…
(2023-04-09). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Allergies or a virus? How to tell the difference. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Every year I am plagued by springtime allergies. But in the last few weeks I have been experiencing congestion, runny nose and a persistent cough. How can I determine whether this is a cold, allergies or something more? When should I seek medical care? ANSWER: As the seasons shift, it can be harder to distinguish between the symptoms of the common cold, COVID-19, the flu and allergies, since all can have similar symptoms. This…
(2023-04-09). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Successful conception and delivery with a heart issue. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 32 and have lived with a congenital heart issue since childhood. I am newly married and would like to have children, but I understand that a pregnancy might be high-risk for me. How does pregnancy affect the heart? And is there anything I can do to reduce my risk for complications if I do conceive? ANSWER: Pregnancy results in many changes that can increase the workload of the heart. During pregnancy, your…
(2023-04-09). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Muslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. "In Minnesota, as we start Ramadan, that's going…
(2023-04-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to deal with 2023 spring pollen and allergies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you are one of the millions of people who suffer pollen and allergies, you don't need a calendar to tell you it's spring. Sometimes called hay fever, allergic rhinitis can sometimes be confused with a cold. So, what's happening and what can you do? While hay fever alone may not be life threatening, it can be uncomfortable, says Dr. Arveen Bhasin, a Mayo Clinic allergy and immunology expert. She offers these tips for relief from spring pollen and…
(2023-04-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking barriers for patients who need kidney transplants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Often, patients whose body mass index, or BMI, is too high aren't able to get a kidney transplant because of the higher risks of complications before and during surgery. But an innovative program at Mayo Clinic is giving patients hope by helping to break that barrier to transplant through a weight loss program. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Vqzp1A9GYw8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: …
(2023-04-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Using AI to predict kidney failure in patients with polycystic kidney disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kidney failure can be caused by many reasons: diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune diseases and polycystic kidney disease, or PKD. PKD is an inherited disease that causes cysts to form around your kidneys. The most common form of PKD is autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), where it is most often diagnosed in adults between the ages of 30 and 40. Dr. Fouad Chebib, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist and expert on polycystic kidney disease, says patients understand…
(2023-04-09). Athletic or personal trainer: What's the best fit for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have seen athletic trainers on the sidelines of team sports and personal trainers working one-on-one with people at the gym. If you're seeking personalized advice and support to help you refine or advance your physical activity, which type of trainer would be the best fit for you? Here are some tips to consider. What's the difference between an athletic and a personal trainer? While the two terms often are used interchangeably, these professionals…
(2023-04-09). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on self-care for plantar fasciitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Most runners will run into a case of plantar fasciitis occasionally, and this heel pain can range from slightly uncomfortable to utterly debilitating. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue extending from the heel to the ball of the foot, and plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive stress, which brings on inflammation and, typically, heel pain. "Plantar fasciitis can affect anyone," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
(2023-04-09). Consider organ donation during Donate Life Month. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than 105,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for an organ transplant according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. Sadly, an average of 17 people die daily waiting for a transplant, while another name is added to the waiting list every nine minutes. While 2022 set a new annual record with the number of organ transplants being performed, less than 50% of all adults are registered as organ donors, according to LifeSource. April is National…
(2023-04-09). Mayo Clinic to ease universal face mask requirement. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Beginning Monday, April 10, wearing a face mask will no longer be required for patients and staff in most patient care areas on Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health System campuses. In line with Mayo Clinic's commitment to patient care, Mayo Clinic will continue to require wearing a face mask in high-risk patient settings. High-risk immunocompromised patients will be notified to wear a mask while they are at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is evolving its…
(2023-04-09). Artificial intelligence creates opportunities to close health care, workplace equity gaps. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and platform models are increasingly driving everyone's day-to-day experiences, including how people receive health care. However, those experiences are not always the same for everyone. April is Minority Health Awareness Month, a national observance to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups. At Mayo Clinic, experts are looking at the ways AI and digital tools can and are shaping the future…
(2023-04-09). Mayo Clinic expert: 3 advances lead to more lifesaving organ transplants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Donate Life Month ROCHESTER, Minn. — All too often, people waiting for lifesaving organ transplants cannot get them. One of the biggest challenges is the lack of viable donated organs. Promising medical advances are opening the doors to more transplants and saving more lives, says Mauricio Villavicencio, M.D., surgical director of heart and lung transplantation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. There are 104,000 people on the waiting list in the U.S. for a…
(2023-04-09). Kale: Discover the 'secret powers' of this superfood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Although it may seem like it, kale isn't a new vegetable. Thomas Jefferson experimented with several varieties of kale at his Monticello estate in the early 1800s. It's long been popular in northern Europe and now throughout the U.S. Before becoming a popular salad green, kale was often used in restaurants as a decorative garnish on plates. But over the past 10 years, the popularity of kale has skyrocketed. You've probably heard it referred to…
(2023-04-09). Saturday 4/29: HEALING JUSTICE: Exploring Public Art Practices Symposium for Artists. indybay.org Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak Street | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2023-04-09). The Big Lie: Worldwide Energy Shortage Plus Multiple Crises — All Manufactured — Meant for Destruction of Western Civilization. globalresearch.ca Energy Crisis. Food crisis. Industrial collapse. Supply chains disruptions. Fractured Communications. Cyber-attacks. Black-outs? Hyper-inflation. Climate change. Wars, civil conflicts, and more plandemics, culminating in human misery… Yes. It's all manufactured.
(2023-04-09). The Strategies of Global Warfare: War with China and Russia? Washington's Military Design in the Asia-Pacific. globalresearch.ca Pivot to Asia: China is threatened by the US military in the South and East China Sea. War with China is currently on the drawing board of the Pentagon as outlined in a Rand Report commissioned by the US Army…
(2023-04-09). Video: Has Germany Become a Colony of the United States? globalresearch.ca The public declarations of both Biden and Scholz at the White House Press Conference confirm the following: The "Secret Operation" was no longer Secret. | The decision to undertake the sabotage of Nord Stream was made Public, There was a de facto bilateral understanding between President Biden and Germany's Chancellor Scholz to proceed with the sabotage of Nord Stream 2.
(2023-04-09). Saturday 4/15: Sacramento: Rage Revival – More than Mifepristone March & Rally for Abortion Rights & More. indybay.org MEET AT: | Cathedral Square, 1017 11th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814 | THEN MARCH TO: | Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse | 501 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2023-04-09). México_Cherán: Ejemplo de Autonomía y Rebelión. indybay.org México_Cherán: Autonomía y rebelión | El pueblo mexicano que expulsó a políticos, narcos y policía…
(2023-04-09). Corrupt Racist Newsom Pandering To Blacks In South When He Attacked Blacks In SF TWU 250a. indybay.org Corrupt racist Gavin Newsom attacked Black workers while he was mayor of San Francisco and supports gentrification pushing Blacks out of San Francisco. Now he is campaigning in the South as a defender of the Black people.
(2023-04-09). Monday 4/10: Protest Illegitimate Banning of the Abortion Pill. indybay.org Same date, time, 3 Bay Area locations: | Ferry Building, The Embarcadero, San Francisco | also: | San Pedro Square Market, 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose | Downtown Berkeley BART, 2160 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2023-04-09). We Are Being Smashed Politically, Economically, Medically and Technologically by the Elite's 'Great Reset': Why? How Do We Fight Back Effectively? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-09). Monday 5/1: San José May Day – International Workers' Day. indybay.org Roosevelt Park | 901 East Santa Clara Street | San José, CA 95116…
(2023-04-09). D.O.J. charge DeSantis PETITION – civil rights crimes in violation of 18 U.S.C. ß ß 241,242. indybay.org DeSantis' cover-up of G.O.P. prosecutor's forgery of a Court order while concurrently removing a twice elected progressive prosecutor from office for LGBTQ and abortion policies.
(2023-04-09). The Legacy of Liberation Theology. indybay.org Liberation theology was the theological promise of Latin America and sounded like a more colorful, people-friendly church. The Vatican saw things differently… Ratzinger's successor in the papacy is pursuing a completely different course: Pope Francis is seeking dialogue, but he himself also comes from Latin America.
(2023-04-09). 750 U.S. Military Bases Globally, $7.2 Trillion US Nuclear Weapons Expenditure Since Hiroshima, Nagasaki. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-09). The Seven Loose Pieces of the Global Jigsaw Puzzle. indybay.org Toward the end of the Cold War, capitalism created a military horror: the neutron bomb, a weapon that destroys life while leaving buildings intact. During the Fourth World War, however, a new wonder has been discovered: the financial bomb. This new bomb destroys the polis (here, the nation), imposing death, terror, and misery .
(2023-04-09). Reportan muerte de 44 personas tras ataques terroristas en Burkina Faso. telesurtv.net Un grupo de hombres armados atacaron los pueblos de Kourakou y Tondobi.
(2023-04-09). Israelíes continúan protestas contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Se trata de la decimocuarta semana de protestas contra la normativa. Se movilizan 250.000 personas, de ellas 145.000 en Tel Aviv.
(2023-04-09). Asesinan al menos a 32 personas en región nigeriana de Benue. telesurtv.net Las víctimas fueron atacadas por un número importante de hombres armados que dispararon contra la muchedumbre que intentaba huir.
(2023-04-09). Emiten alerta por lluvias para 14 provincias dominicanas. telesurtv.net El director del COE, Juan Manuel Méndez, indicó que en alerta amarilla están las provincias de Samaná, Sánchez Rámirez y Hato Mayor.
(2023-04-09). Miles de alemanes protestan contra suministro de armas a Ucrania. telesurtv.net El organizador de la marcha de Berlín, Netzwerk Friedenskooperative (Red de Cooperación para la Paz), estimó que hasta 3.000 personas participaron en la marcha.
(2023-04-09). Ejército chino realiza ejercicios militares alrededor de Taiwán. telesurtv.net La operación es una seria advertencia contra las provocaciones de las fuerzas separatistas de Taiwán y fuerzas externas, y una acción necesaria para salvaguardar la soberanía nacional.
(2023-04-09). Volcán Nevado del Ruiz continúa en nivel de actividad naranja en Colombia. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 800 eventos sísmicos se han registrado en lo que va de este sábado 8 de abril, reportó el Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC).
(2023-04-09). Corea del Norte prueba sistema de armas estratégicas submarinas. telesurtv.net Este nuevo ejercicio se produce después que el Gobierno de Pyongyang advirtió de tomar medidas contra los ejercicios militares conjuntos entre Corea del Sur y Estados Unidos.
(2023-04-09). Al menos seis heridos deja tiroteo en Carolina del Sur, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El jefe de policía de Isle of Palms, Kevin Cornett, indicó que varias personas fueron detenidas, pero aún no puede confirmar si el tirador está bajo custodia.
(2023-04-09). Muertes de menores por arma de fuego en EE.UU. crecen 50%. telesurtv.net La estadística toma en cuenta los datos de mortalidad publicados por los Centros de Control y Enfermedades de EE.UU. entre 2019 y 2021.
(2023-04-09). Honduras extiende por 45 días más estado de excepción. telesurtv.net Con la nueva ampliación quedarán suspendidas hasta el próximo 21 de mayo las garantías constituciones en 123 municipios de Honduras…
(2023-04-09). Defensa rusa derriba misil ucraniano sobre ciudad de Crimea. telesurtv.net El jefe de la república de Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, a traves de su canal Telegram, confirmó: "Un misil lanzado desde Ucrania fue derribado sobre Feodosia".
(2023-04-09). Hallan sin vida a trabajador atrapado en termoeléctrica en Cuba. telesurtv.net Lázaro Frank Montero Pita quedó atrapado junto a tres trabajadores. Limpiaban el interior de la chimenea de una central termoeléctrica cuando ocurrió un derrumbe.
(2023-04-09). Ascienden a 33 los fallecidos por deslave en localidad ecuatoriana de Alausí. telesurtv.net según la Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos, la tragedia dejó hasta el momento 43 personas heridas, 55 desaparecidos, 1.034 damnificados, 581 afectados y 32 rescatados.
(2023-04-09). Militares ocupantes matan a otro joven palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Ayed Azzam Saleem, de 20 años, murió poco después de ser gravemente herido por disparos israelíes en el abdomen y el pecho.
(2023-04-09). Venezuela saluda invitación de China para unirse a investigación lunar. telesurtv.net Según la Cancillería, Venezuela se convierte en primer país invitado por Beijing a unirse a proyecto de la Estación Internacional de Investigación Lunar.
(2023-04-09). Reportan un fallecido por accidente en central termoeléctrica en Cuba. telesurtv.net El cuerpo de medicina legal del Hospital Faustino Pérez confirmó el fallecimiento de Labrada Junco, quien era residente en el municipio de Matanzas.
(2023-04-09). Exigen seguir debido proceso en juicio político contra presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La resolución instó al presidente de la comisión a que evite emplear una normativa procesal ordinaria, ajena y no prevista dentro de los procedimientos parlamentarios.
(2023-04-09). Defensas antiaéreas de Siria derriban varios misiles israelíes. telesurtv.net Las defensas antiaéreas sirias "interceptaron los misiles de la agresión y derribaron algunos de ellos… y la agresión provocó algunas pérdidas materiales".
(2023-04-09). øPor qué se celebra el Día Internacional del Pueblo Gitano?>. telesurtv.net El pueblo gitano lucha por la reivindicación de sus derechos, y contra la discriminación, el antigitanismo, la pobreza y el desempleo.
(2023-04-09). Bolivia califica de exitosa prueba piloto de censo de población. telesurtv.net Jóvenes lugareños fueron captados para la prueba, lo que facilitó la aplicación de los cuestionarios.
(2023-04-09). Incautan 100 kilos de cocaína en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Por el momento, la policía maneja el hecho como información en desarrollo y no han brindado más detalles.
(2023-04-09). Al menos seis palestinos heridos por protestas en Kafr Qaddum. telesurtv.net Algunos de los heridos fueron tratados en el lugar, mientras otros fueron trasladados al hospital para recibir tratamiento.
(2023-04-09). Fallece mexicano El Cuate, estrecho colaborador de Fidel Castro. telesurtv.net Del Conde fue quien compró y reparó el yate Granma para entregárselo a Fidel Castro y pusiera rumbo a Cuba junto a sus 82 expedicionarios.
(2023-04-09). Reportan 1.116 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en Chile. telesurtv.net La cifra total de contagios aumentó a 5.271.755, de los cuales 3.443 pacientes están en etapa activa.
(2023-04-09). Video: Pfizer Has a Criminal Record. Is It Relevant? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-09). Saturday 4/15: #AbortionRights: Nationwide Protests to Demand & Defend Abortion Pill Access. indybay.org Nationwide marches, rallies, and actions…
(2023-04-09). History: Hitler was Financed by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. globalresearch.ca Note to readers: please click the share buttons above | feature image: Hitler, Schacht and Prescott Bush | First published by Global Research in May 2016, Minor edits by Global Research. Title as in the original. | Incisive historical analysis. | From World War …
(2023-04-09). UK government hires barge to intern asylum seekers. wsws.org The UK Home Office intends to house up to 500 asylum seekers in a 47-year-old "hotel barge". It has previously been used to house offshore oil field and windfarm workers, and refugees seeking asylum in Germany and the Netherlands.
(2023-04-09). The Future of U.S. Nuclear Strategy. strategic-culture.org 
The fallout from Washington's policy of seeking Russia's strategic defeat has seen Moscow radically alter its arms control position. That raises important questions about the winner of the next U.S. presidential election. | By Scott RITTER | The United States finds itself wandering in a wilderness of indecision when it comes to arms control policy. | The situation regarding the status of the last existing nuclear arms control treaty with Russia — the New START treaty — is dire. Implementation is currently frozen after Russia suspended its participation in protest to a stated U.S. policy objective of s…
(2023-04-09). Washington Says 'Journalism Is Not a Crime' While Working to Criminalize Journalism. strategic-culture.org
(2023-04-09). Egyptian Army Foiled Attempt To Fire Rockets From Sinai At Israel — Reports. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | The Egyptian military has foiled an attempt to fire rockets from the Sinai Peninsula at Israel, Al Jazeera reported late on April 8, citing Hebrew media reports. | According to the reports, a multiple rocket launcher set up in an unspecified part of Sinai to fire in the direction of the southern Israeli port town of Eilat was uncovered and dismantled by the Egyptian military. Neither Cairo, nor Tel Aviv have commented on these claims yet. | The alleged rocket launch attempt…
(2023-04-09). Yemen: Saudi Arabia Releases Houthi Prisoners As Peace Talks Began In Sanaa. southfront.org 
Houthi prisoners released by Saudi Arabia. Source: Al-Masirah TV. | On April 8, Saudi Arabia exchanged prisoners with the Houthis (Ansar Allah) in yet another step towards ending the war in Yemen. | Abdul-Qader al-Murtaza, a Houthi official in charge of prisoner exchange talks, said on Twitter that 13 prisoners of the group who were released by Saudi Arabia had arrived in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. According to the official, the prisoners were released in exchange for a Saudi priso…
(2023-04-09). Insights丨Chinese macroeconomic policies provide certainty for foreign enterprises: expert. ecns.cn New Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe said for foreign-owned or foreign-funded enterprises in China, the macroeconomic policies that China is following most helpfully can provide some kind of predictability or certainty for business.
(2023-04-09). Insights‰∏®China's modernization brings world ability to scale, create multiple iterations: expert. ecns.cn New Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe said one of the most powerful things China's modernization brings to the international community is their ability to scale and create multiple iterations fast. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-09). Insights‰∏®BRI brings opportunities to New Zealand enterprises: expert. ecns.cn New Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe praised the cooperation between New Zealand and China. "Working with Chinese partners to address opportunities seems like a natural extension of the Belt and Road of opportunities," he said."ÄÄ…
(2023-04-09). The World Will Miss the Climate Change Target. Time to Prepare. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-09). Friday 4/21: CA Black Agriculture Working Group hosts Farm to Fork Friday "A Taste of Africa" indybay.org Fresno, California…
(2023-04-09). LEVER WEEKLY: An Exception To The Rule In Chicago. levernews.com
(2023-04-09). La Tira de los Lectores: Mi mascota en fotos. cubadebate.cu Cuando se trata de mascotas, son muchas las fotografías que llegan a nuestra redacción. Perros y gatos se llevan el protagonismo y la complicidad con sus dueños queda reflejada en instantáneas como las de esta selección, que compartimos en La Tira de los Lectores.
(2023-04-09). China invita a Venezuela a unirse al proyecto de base de investigación lunar. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Venezuela confirmó este sábado que Venezuela ha sido el primer país en ser invitado por el Gobierno de China a unirse al proyecto de la estación internacional de investigación lunar que se encuentra en desarrollo y que tiene previsto construirse a partir del 2030.
(2023-04-09). Hallan sin vida al cuarto hombre atrapado en la CTE Antonio Guiteras. cubadebate.cu Tras 16 horas de ininterrumpidas labores de rescate, hallan el cadáver de Lázaro Frank Montero Pita, trabajador de 57 años perteneciente a la Empresa de Construcción y Montaje Especializado. Este es el cuarto hombre de los atrapados en el derrumbe acaecido en la chimenea de la CTE Antonio Guiteras. Con el hallazgo, culminan las labores de búsqueda y salvamento.
(2023-04-09). Messi supera a Cristiano Ronaldo y se convierte en el máximo goleador de la historia a nivel de clubes en Europa. cubadebate.cu Cristiano Ronaldo ostentaba, hasta ahora, el récord de goles en clubes a nivel europeo con 701. En total, Messi suma ya 702 goles en su carrera entre Baràßa y PSG. Y lo ha hecho con 105 partidos menos que el portugués.
(2023-04-09). Santiago de Cuba gana el Torneo Apertura de la 107 Liga Nacional de Fútbol. cubadebate.cu Los Diablos Rojos de Santiago de Cuba vencieron este sábado a Cienfuegos con marcador de 1-2 y ganaron la corona del Torneo Apertura de la 107 Liga Nacional de Fútbol. Con ello, la tropa de "Coqui" Querol retuvo el título en el Apertura y se postula entre los conjuntos favoritos para discutir el campeonato nacional en el próximo torneo clausura.
(2023-04-09). Para el Cepeda que conozco: 43 velas y un cake. cubadebate.cu Hay peloteros que son ejemplo y entrega. Hay otros que son historia y sencillez. No faltan los inteligentes, responsables y carismáticos. Y como si fuera poco, los hay también queridos y amados por la afición hagan lo que hagan en los terrenos o fuera e ellos. Pocos reúnen todas esas virtudes y uno solo vive en Sancti Spíritus, lleva el 24 en su espalda y está de cumpleaños este 8 de abril: Frederich Cepeda.
(2023-04-09). Palestina denuncia escalada violenta por parte de Israel. telesurtv.net "Las provocaciones israelíes contra Al-Aqsa son inaceptables y convertirán sus patios en un campo de batalla", dijeron desde la Autoridad Nacional Palestina.
(2023-04-09). China realiza segundo día de ejercicios militares en Taiwán. telesurtv.net Beijing, por su parte, dijo que las operaciones son necesarias para "salvaguardar la soberanía nacional y la integridad territorial de China".
(2023-04-09). Al menos tres heridos deja tiroteo en Delaware, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El tiroteo se registró la noche de este sábado en el centro comercial Christiana Mall de la ciudad de Newark, en el estado de Delaware, noreste de Estados Unidos (EE.UU.).
(2023-04-09). Asesinan a líder de la etnia asháninka en el centro de Perú. telesurtv.net Según las versiones de las autoridades locales, dos hombre encapuchados acribillaron a balazos a Santiago Camilo Contoricón Antúnez, para luego huir del lugar en motocicletas.
(2023-04-09). Gobernación de Jerusalén rechaza invasión de mezquita Al-Aqsa. telesurtv.net La entidad mencionó que las invasiones al recinto de oración no serán aceptadas por el pueblo palestino y las naciones árabes e islámicas.
(2023-04-09). Aumentan casos de dengue y chikungunya en Argentina. telesurtv.net Según el reporte, hasta el 1 de abril se notificaron 28.235 casos de dengue, de los cuales 25.419 adquirieron la infección en el país.
(2023-04-09). Al menos 20 desaparecidos por naufragio en Túnez. telesurtv.net Un total de 37 migrantes, de distintos países de África subsahariana, "zarparon desde el litoral en dos barcos y uno de ellos naufragó el viernes por la tarde".
(2023-04-09). Tiroteos en cárceles de Honduras dejan un muerto y siete heridos. telesurtv.net Los altercados fueron entre reclusos de las pandillas Mara Salvatrucha y Barrio 18, según las autoridades penitenciarias.
(2023-04-09). Reunión en la capital de Yemen para iniciar proceso de paz. telesurtv.net La reciente normalización de las relaciones diplomáticas entre Irán y Arabia Saudita, dos grandes rivales en la región, ha abierto una ventana de esperanza al fin del conflicto.
(2023-04-09). The war must be ended as soon as possible. indybay.org From the Western side, unfortunately, it must be noted that Russia, as a collapsed superpower, was not really taken seriously from the beginning. Symptomatic is the statement, repeated to this day, that "we", the West, won the Cold War. A Cold War is only really over when both sides can feel like winners, otherwise it is not over.
(2023-04-09). End in sight to the Yemen war? thealtworld.com Reported 'understandings' between Riyadh and Sanaa could mark a turning-point | If reports that Saudi Arabia has decided to end the war in Yemen are correct — and they would appear to be given the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement — that would mark a major turning-point in the region. Relations between the two biggest countries in the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, could be set to move from confrontation to cooperation, closing the page on conflict between them for decades to come. | The al-Mayadeen television channel, which is close to the Houthi Ansarullah movement, quoted Yemeni sources as sa…
(2023-04-09). NATO on the Ropes in Ukraine? Multipolarity RISING w/ Brian Berletic LIVE! thealtworld.com Brian Berletic joins the show to discuss the latest on the battlefield in Ukraine, NATO's leaked documents on the state of the war, and the huge changes occurring around the world due to multipolarity…
(2023-04-09). Ukraine's Coming Offensive: Leaked NATO Plans + Lack of Arms. thealtworld.com Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for April 9, 2023: | — US arms shipments have drastically dwindled, the majority of weapons pledged require contracts that will take weeks, months, even years to fulfill; | — The NYT admits arms shipments may not be adequate for the upcoming Ukrainian offensive expected to begin within 2-3 weeks; | — Leaked NATO plans regarding Ukraine may have been fabricated by NATO and leaked through authentic means to reinforce other ongoing deceptions; | — 2013 US government-funded polls regarding Crimea and Ukraine indicate that the nation was divided, man…
(2023-04-09). The Word "Presstitute" Is Insulting (To Sex Workers): Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | Responding to a war caused by NATO expansion by expanding NATO. | Fighting Russian authoritarianism by increasing censorship. | Fighting Russian propaganda by increasing propaganda. | Pursuing peace by rejecting diplomacy. | Defending Europe from Russia by bombing European pipelines. | ‚ùñ | Twitter has dropped its
(2023-04-09). Bahrain's Alternative Penal Code, an alternative form of slavery. thealtworld.com "The alternative punishment system was not a solution yesterday, let alone today. Likewise, the open prison system is not the solution. The solution is to free all prisoners of conscience." | A small group of prisoners of conscience, who served at least half their arbitrary sentences, has been transferred to Manama's open prisons under the so-called 'alternative penal code,' which allows courts to replace prison sentences with "community service" and "rehabilitation courses" for selected prisoners who "do not pose any public security risk" under minimal supervision. | A constrained "freedom": | Manama has…
(2023-04-09). Report from the anti-imperialist Summit Against Hypocrisy in Washington DC. thecommunists.org In the video above, radio host Garland Nixon gives a masterclass in how we can talk to those around us in ways that leave them questioning imperialist lies rather than being roused to antagonistic defence of propaganda-instilled prejudice. ***** On the weekend of 25-26 March, the Centre for Political Innovation, a US-based socialist education initiative …
(2023-04-08). U.S. viceroy, Georgian "opposition" chief conspire against government. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi 2April 7, 2023 The President of Georgia to meet the US Ambassador The President of Georgia will meet the Ambassador of the United States. Preliminary details are unknown. Salome Zourabichvili has not yet voiced her position on the issue of sanctioning judges. Kelly Degnan already spoke on the mentioned topic on the air of …
(2023-04-08). EU/NATO use Ukraine war to boost troops in Bosnia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagApril 6, 2023 The number of troops in the EU peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina is increasing The number of troops in the EU peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina is increasingSarajevo, April 6…. The number of soldiers in the peacekeeping mission of the European Union (EU) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR "Althea") will …
(2023-04-08). White House: U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan to wage war with Russia, China. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagApril 7, 2023 White House: After the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, it has become easier to support Kiev The administration of US President Joseph Biden believes that the decision to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan was correct. This has created more opportunities for Washington to provide assistance to Ukraine. …John Kirby, the strategic …
(2023-04-08). Blinken demands NATO allies cough up more wealth, weapons for Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagApril 7, 2023 Anthony Blinken called on NATO countries to increase their military spending US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken called on NATO countries to increase military spending and allocate more than two percent of gross domestic product to defense. *** "We have been providing military support to Ukraine since the beginning of the war. …
(2023-04-08). What does the future hold for Afghanistan? journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-08). Irish Joe Biden's Irish Sopranos. strategic-culture.org
(2023-04-08). Kosovo Liberation Army Leader Hashim Thaci on Trial for War Crimes. strategic-culture.org By Peter SCHWARZ | From March 24 to June 9, 1999, NATO bombed Serbia for 77 days. It was the first major war on European soil since the Second World War—even this fact is suppressed and denied today in view of the war in Ukraine. | War propaganda was in full swing at the time: NATO was laying waste to Serbian cities in order to defend "human rights" and to stop the "ethnic cleansing" Serbia was accused of carrying out in Kosovo. Greens, liberals and pseudo-left groups, who only a few weeks before had been invoking pacifism, eagerly took up this propaganda and switched to the war camp with flying colours. In…
(2023-04-08). World's Most Dangerous Flashpoint: Israeli Forces Repeatedly Invade Sacred al-Aqsa Mosque, Beat, Expel Worshipers, on Behalf of Jewish Extremists. strategic-culture.org By Juan COLE | Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Israeli newspaper
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Electronic nicotine delivery systems: pragmatism or expectancy? thelancet.com The advocacy for maximising the global use of e-cigarettes to reduce smoking harms based on the UK nicotine vaping report,1 as commented on by Sarah Jackson and Chris Bullen,2 is most questioning as it is neither comprehensive nor practical.
(2023-04-08). [Obituary] Judith Heumann. thelancet.com Disability rights activist. Born on Dec 18, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, USA, she died on March 4, 2023 in Washington, DC, USA, aged 75 years.
(2023-04-08). [Perspectives] Imagining alternative paths for WHO 75 years in. thelancet.com WHO's 75th anniversary comes at a fraught moment. The vaccine apartheid that has marked the COVID-19 pandemic response has once again raised questions about the influence of corporate actors and their Global North partners on global health. Amid perennial debates around reform and mounting calls for decolonising global health and interrogation of who is represented by WHO, we highlight a set of missed opportunities from the past and offer reimaginings of how WHO might propitiously forge a path towards its centenary in a more equitable, representative, and counter-hegemonic way.
(2023-04-08). Kiev's Audacious Plan For Crimea Is Desperate Morale Boosting And Plea For Weapons. southfront.org 
Illustrative imageWashington is sceptical of Ukraine's chances of capturing Crimea. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | Ukraine unveiled a 12-point plan on April 2 which outlines how it plans to reintegrate Crimea back into the country after conquering the peninsula from Russia. Although Kiev repeatedly announces its plans to retake Crimea, originally given from Russia to Ukraine during the Soviet period, even Washington is tacitly sceptical that it can be achie…
(2023-04-08). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 8, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-08). Military Situation In Iraq On April 8, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-08). Military Situation In Syria On April 8, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 7, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 2 times: 1 — in Latakia province, 2 — in Aleppo province, 1 — in Idlib province; | On April 8, a former rebel commander was assassinated by unknown gunmen in Sanamayn town; | On April 8, six truffle hunters were killed in a landmine blast in the Sukhnah desert in the eastern countryside of Homs; | On April 8, the SDF Commander in Chief Mazloum Abdi condemned the…
(2023-04-08). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 8, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian forces destroyed six armoured fighting vehicles, three motor vehicles and one howitzer in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed one armoured fighting vehicle, one Gvozdika howitzer, one D-20 howitzer in the Liman region; | Russian forces destroyed two motor vehicles, and one D-20 howitzer in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed three motor vehicles and one Akatsiya self-propelled artillery in the Kherson region; | Clashes between the Russian Army…
(2023-04-08). The Fallacy Of A US Withdrawal From The Middle East. southfront.org 
(2023-04-08). U.S. Tells Europe: Send Us More Business, Or Go To Hell! southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by The country that According to a report by Fortune magazine on April 7th, under th…
(2023-04-08). Iraqi Airstrikes Hit Two ISIS Hideouts In Diyala, Kill Five Terrorists (Videos). southfront.org 
Iraqi Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons conduct a training mission over Iraq May 26, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Russ Scalf) | On April 7, the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) carried out two waves of airstrikes on hideouts of ISIS near Hamrin Lake in the eastern province of Diyala. | In a statement, the Iraqi Security Media Cell said that the first wave of airstrikes was carried out based on information provided by the Military Intelligence Directorate, while the second wave was carrie…
(2023-04-08). ISIS Cells Kill Seven Civilians, Two Soldiers In Central Syria. southfront.org 
Illustrative image | On April 8, at least six civilians were killed by a landmine in Syria's central region, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency. | According to the state-run news agency, an anti-tank landmine planted by ISIS terrorists hit a vehicle carrying a number of people who were heading to collect truffles in the al-Amor mount near the town of al-Sukhna in the eastern Homs countryside. | The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that another civilian was killed in a separate landmine blast…
(2023-04-08). Ramming Attack In Tel Aviv Kills Italian Tourist, Leaves Seven Others Wounded (Videos). southfront.org 
Screengrab. Via Twitter. | Late on April 7, an Italian tourist was killed and seven others were wounded in a suspected ramming attack in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. | The attack took place between Kaufmann Street and the adjacent Charles Clore Park. The suspect reportedly attempted to access a weapon to open fire at bystanders before deciding to flee the scene. He was later identified as 45 year-old Palestinian Yousef Abu Jaber, a resident of Kafr Qassem. | According to the Magen David Ad…
(2023-04-08). Russian Lancet Drones Mince More Howitzers, Tanks Of Kiev Forces (Videos). southfront.org 
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military has destroyed more howitzers and main battle tanks of Kiev forces in the special operation zone using Lancet loitering munitions. | Between April 4 and 8, footage documenting several recent Lancet strikes surfaced online. The strikes destroyed or damaged an American-made…
(2023-04-08). Saudi Arabia To Save Face, End War On Yemen — Reports. southfront.org 
File image. | Saudi Arabia has made the decision to end the war on Yemen which broke out more than eight years ago, according to several news reports that emerged on April 7. | Citing informed Yemeni sources, the Al-Mayadeen TV reported that the kingdom informed the Yemeni president and members of the Presidential Leadership Council of its decision and briefed them on unannounced meetings with the Iran-aligned Houthis (Ansar Allah) during a recent meeting in Riyadh."The Saudi Defen…
(2023-04-08). SDF Commander-In-Chief Survives Drone Strike In Iraqi Kurdistan. southfront.org 
Ferhat Abdi Sahin during a press conference. Source: the Hawar News Agency. | The Commander-in-Chief of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the United States main proxy in Syria, was targeted by a drone strike in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region on April 7, according to multiple sources. | The strike hit the convoy of the senior commander, Ferhat Abdi ≈ûahin, near the airport of Sulaymaniyah. The city is the main stronghold of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)…
(2023-04-08). Syrian Army Launches Operation Around U.S.-Controlled Al-Tanf. southfront.org 
illustrative image. | On April 6, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a combing operation around the southeastern area of al-Tanf, where the United States maintains a large garrison, according to Syrian pro-government sources. | The aim of the operation is reportedly to identify and neutralize sabotage and reconnaissance cells, which were trained by the U.S.-led coalition at al-Tanf. | Around 200 U.S. troops are usually deployed at al-Tanf garrison, side by side with some more than 300 militants from a proxy group kn…
(2023-04-08). Ambassador Moncada: Venezuela is in a Better Position to Settle Essequibo Dispute After ICJ Ruling. orinocotribune.com Venezuela is in a better position to settle the Essequibo territorial dispute with Guyana after the recent decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ratifying its adherence to the Geneva Agreement, stated Samuel Moncada, the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela before the ICJ in the Guyana vs. Venezuela case. He dismissed the notion that the ICJ decision does not benefit Venezuela. On the contrary, Venezuela is now in a better position in the case, he said. | He explained that this is because the court is going to analyze and review the conduct of the United Kingdom on this issue, whi…
(2023-04-08). Countries Worldwide Are Dropping The US Dollar. popularresistance.org The global de-dollarization campaign is gaining momentum, as countries around the world seek alternatives to the hegemony of the US dollar. | China and Russia are trading in their own currencies. | Beijing and Brazil have also dropped the dollar in bilateral trade. | The UAE is selling China its gas in yuan, through a French company. | Southeast Asian nations in ASEAN are de-dollarizing their trade, promoting local payment systems. | Kenya is buying Persian Gulf oil with its own currency. | Even the Financial Times newspaper has acknowledged that a "multipolar currency world" is emerging.
(2023-04-08). Covid-19 Isn't 'Over', But Medicaid Coverage Is About To Be For Millions. popularresistance.org The Biden administration is poised to allow the national emergency on COVID-19 to expire on May 11, 2023. Once that occurs, between 5 to 14 million Americans previously covered under Medicaid will lose their insurance. Although the pandemic continues to rage, killing thousands and infecting hundreds of thousands each week, a bipartisan consensus has settled in Washington to simply pretend COVID-19 is "over." What meager safety net was extended at the start of the pandemic is now being rolled back—leaving Americans to shoulder the risks and expenses of illness and death entirely on their own. Dr. Margaret Fl…
(2023-04-08). Environmental NGO wins greenwashing lawsuit against French Oil Co. TotalEnergies SE. juancole.com By Carolina Kyllmann | — ( Clean Energy Wire ) — Climate Action Germany (DUH) has won a lawsuit against TotalEnergies over "climate-neutral" and "CO2-compensated" heating oil claims, the environmental NGO announced. DHU had sued on the basis that TotalEnergies' Thermoplus heating oil was advertised to consumers in a way that violated consumer protection law, …
(2023-04-08). Saturday 4/22: This Is Not A Gun Workshop with Cara Levine and Angela Hennessy. indybay.org Contemporary Jewish Museum | 736 Mission Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-04-08). US Push To Strip China's Developing Country Status. popularresistance.org On March 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act" by a unanimous vote of 415-0 in yet another demonstration of the solid bipartisanship that exists in the United States when it comes to containing and isolating China. Under the terms of the bill, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken would be directed to seek the removal of China's status as a developing country from international organizations and institutions. | The United Nations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank all recognize China as a developing country for good reason. China's GDP per c…
(2023-04-08). Tuesday 4/4: Prop 13 reform's assassination by kindness: the OMG of California taxpayers. indybay.org ZOOM: us05web.zoom.us/j/87077550566?pwd=NlErNVR5ZkszTG9TR0pTd1RJR1hLdz09 | (this is a virtual only meeting)…
(2023-04-08). It's a Passover Miracle: Fed Wins War on Inflation! cepr.net 
Okay, maybe it's a Good Friday or Ramadan miracle, but we should be celebrating the Fed's victory in the war on inflation. If you missed it, you probably have been following the news. But, if instead, you looked at the data, you would have noticed that the annual rate of wage growth has slowed to …
(2023-04-08). Krugman Reminds us That Protectionism for Bankers Is a Very Powerful Political Force. cepr.net That was really a sidebar in his piece ridiculing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' attack on "woke" money, but it is worth taking a second to appreciate how protecting the rich is so completely the accepted norm in American politics. The piece is directed against DeSantis's bizarre attack on the idea of a digital currency issued …
(2023-04-08). A Land Deal Threatens Alaska's National Conservation Lands. truthout.org Twenty-five years after he signed the bipartisan Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) into law, President Jimmy Carter's iconic smile was in full display, as he and Mrs. Rosalynn Carter, leaning against the railings of a small marine vessel, looked through their binoculars at the natural wonders of Kenai Fjords National Park. As if on cue, iconic animals appeared… |
(2023-04-08). More China-Europe trains running. ecns.cn China Railway Wuhan Group said on Wednesday that it saw significant growth in the number of its cross-border freight trains operating between China and Europe in the first quarter of this year.
(2023-04-08). Global emerging markets mull ditching U.S. dollar. ecns.cn Emerging markets worldwide are striving to promote the diversification of currencies and enlarge trade settlement channels for their own currencies.
(2023-04-08). France seeks to renew lease of giant pandas during Macron's visit to China. ecns.cn French media reported Rodolphe Delord, director of the ZooParc de Beauval, shoulders the mission of renewing the lease of Chinese giant pandas during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to China.
(2023-04-08). U.S. theft of secrets is the biggest threat to global cybersecurity: Chinese FM spokeswoman. ecns.cn Asked what her comment is, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning pointed out that the latest revelation once again proves that the U.S.'s theft of secrets is the biggest threat to global cybersecurity.
(2023-04-08). China, Japan to hold 15th round of high-level consultations on maritime affairs on April 10. ecns.cn As agreed by the two sides, China and Japan will hold the 15th round of high-level consultations on maritime affairs in Tokyo on April 10, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning confirmed at the regular press conference on Friday.
(2023-04-08). People related to chained mother of eight sentenced. ecns.cn Dong Zhimin, the husband in a high-profile case of a woman being trafficked, tortured and giving birth to eight children, was sentenced to 9 years for abuse and illegal detention.
(2023-04-08). Greater Bay Area moves toward further alignment. ecns.cn The Guangdong provincial government on Thursday unveiled 20 examples in which efforts have been made to further align rules and systems in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in a bid to advance market integration.
(2023-04-08). Canberra's move against TikTok hurts confidence in Australia. ecns.cn Australia's discriminatory restrictions against TikTok undermine the confidence of the international community in the country's business environment, and harm the interests of Australian enterprises and people.
(2023-04-08). Glass beads on moon found to contain water. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have discovered a new water reservoir on the moon in the form of glass beads, which could be of major significance in efforts to probe for water on the Earth's only natural satellite and potentially extract it to support future lunar missions.
(2023-04-08). China-built Mombasa-Nairobi railway promotes Kenya growth. ecns.cn Data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that the revenue from the Mombasa-Nairobi railway, built by Chinese enterprises, reached KES 15.3 billion (0.11 billion) last year. Both passenger and freight volumes have steadily increased, continuing to play a positive role in the economic and social development of Kenya.
(2023-04-08). Shenzhen's Xichong named first International Dark Sky Community in China. ecns.cn The Xichong Community in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community, the first one of its kind in China, according to Shenzhen Astronomical Observatory.
(2023-04-08). Chinese scientists develop first superionic hydride ion conductor at ambient conditions. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed the first superionic hydride ion conductor at ambient conditions, according to the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2023-04-08). 6 jailed over woman trafficking, abuse in China's Jiangsu. ecns.cn A court in east China's Jiangsu Province on Friday handed prison terms to six people after convicting them of trafficking, incarcerating and abusing a woman.
(2023-04-08). China's forex reserves rise in March. ecns.cn China's foreign exchange reserves came in at 3.1839 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of March, up 1.62 percent from a month earlier, according to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Friday.
(2023-04-08). Driver who killed 5 pedestrians is executed. ecns.cn A man who killed five people and injured eight others in a hit-and-run vehicle assault in 2021 in Dalian, Liaoning province, was executed on Friday, a local court reported.
(2023-04-08). Technology empowers strawberry farmers in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Young green strawberry seedlings are thriving under the most suitable conditions of light, temperature and humidity thanks to an intelligent water and nutrient control system at a virus-free propagation center overseen by the Agricultural Institute of the Twelfth Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps(XPCC).
(2023-04-08). China starts using solid hydrogen for electricity generation. ecns.cn China has started using solid hydrogen for electricity generation in two power stations in south Kunming and Guangzhou in south China.
(2023-04-08). China launches solid-propellant carrier rocket. ecns.cn A Hyperbola-1 (SQX-1), solid-propellant commercial carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 7, 2023.
(2023-04-08). In Numbers: China-EU cooperation contributes stability, momentum and vitality to the world. ecns.cn
(2023-04-08). Happy Songkran Festival celebrated in HK. ecns.cn The Happy Songkran Festival is celebrated at D2 Place One in Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong, from April 5 to 10. The event showcases Thai culture and features a Thai-themed market, dance performance, prayer ceremony, and water-splashing activities.
(2023-04-08). 'Train to spring' stuns visitors in Beijing. ecns.cn Footage of the S2 train winding through blazes of apricot flowers in Beijing has gone viral on the Internet. The train passes through Shuiguan Great Wall and Badaling Great Wall. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-08). Tianjin opens new container shipping route to Europe. ecns.cn A container ship passed through a water gate at Tianjin Port on Thursday morning, marking the opening of a new direct container shipping route linking Tianjin with European ports. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-08). Canadian ambassador okays terrorist bombing of blogger. mronline.org 
What do you call it when a Canadian ambassador justifies the placing of a bomb in a café to kill a prominent member of the media and which injures dozens of others? Diplomacy?>
(2023-04-08). Chris Hedges: The Hypocrisy of the Christian Church. scheerpost.com 
This is a talk Chris Hedges gave on April 6 at a protest at Princeton Theological Seminary demanding the removal of hedge fund billionaire Michael Fisch as chair of the seminary's trustee board.
(2023-04-08). How Investors Accelerate the Affordable Housing Crisis. scheerpost.com 
Investor purchases accounted for 24 percent of all residential real estate sales in Boston in the fourth quarter of 2022. A 10 percent tax on those sales could yield $82 million in revenue.
(2023-04-08). Macron Fails to Persuade, So Opts for Coercion. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-08). New York Indictment Is Just the Beginning of Trump's Mounting Legal Woes. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-08). Savage Capitalism: From Climate Change to Bank Failures to War. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-08). US Media Cheer as France Forces Old People to Work. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] The needs of children born preterm are too often overlooked. thelancet.com The new WHO recommendations for the care of preterm or low birthweight infants, as commented on by Gary Darmstadt and colleagues,1 are to be commended. In particular, the recommendation that kangaroo mother care should be routinely started soon after birth and the emphasis on the centrality of family support and involvement in care should help facilitate the promotion of a neonatal care environment that embraces an integrated approach to addressing the medical and broader developmental and psychosocial needs of infants and their families.
(2023-04-08). Federal Judge in Texas Rules to Restrict Access to Medication Abortion. truthout.org In a potentially devastating blow for abortion access nationwide, a federal judge in Amarillo has suspended the approval of mifepristone, an abortion-inducing drug that has been on the market for more than 20 years. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's ruling will go into effect in seven days, to allow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration time to appeal the decision. "The Court does not second… |
(2023-04-08). [Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Mitjà O, Alemany A, Marks M, et al. Mpox in people with advanced HIV infection: a global case series. Lancet 2023; 401: 939—49—The SHARE-NET Collaborators and the appendix have been updated and Valentina Mazzotta's affiliation has been amended. These corrections has been made to the online version as of April 6, 2023.
(2023-04-08). Day 3 of the Legalization For All Network Delegation to U.S.-Mexico border. fightbacknews.org San Diego, CA – On April 3, a group of activists from the Legalization For All Network hiked along the U.S. Border State Park Trail and toward Friendship Park. This park was created so that people on opposite sides of the U.S.-Mexico border could meet. In the past, families have used the site to touch and slip gifts to one another, but with the new Trump Wall, they won't even be able to see each other. | The activists traveled dry and rugged, then wet and muddy, terrain that at times resembled quicksand. In some instances, the park trail would abruptly stop due to flooding from rainfall days before. However, the…
(2023-04-08). Milwaukee: FPC set to vote on policy for release of footage in police-involved critical incidents. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On Thursday, April 6, inside a packed City Hall room, families, organizations and concerned residents offered public testimony to the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) in support of the 24/48 Campaign demands. At this meeting, the FPC made a motion to present the resolution for the creation of a standard operating procedure (SOP) pertaining to the release of video footage of critical incidents involving officers from the Milwaukee Police Department. After a nearly two-year struggle led by the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, the FPC is poised to adopt this SOP when it is…
(2023-04-08). Chinese Foreign Ministry Statement On Tsai's 'Transit' Through The US. popularresistance.org The following statement, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China on 6 April 2023, expresses China's strong objection to the US's facilitation of Tsai Ing-wen's transit through the US, during which she had a high-profile meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The statement points out that this visit forms part of an increasingly consistent pattern by the US of undermining the One China principle and encouraging Taiwanese separatism, with a view to stoking cross-Strait tensions and weakening China. | The statement urges the US to return to a framework of international law…
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] The needs of children born preterm are too often overlooked — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Eilis Kennedy and Guy Skinner for highlighting the importance of the new WHO recommendations for the care of preterm or low birthweight infants—with particular attention to immediate kangaroo mother care and family involvement and support—and for pointing out some key challenges to ensuring that the new recommendations are carried out and achieve their potential benefits.1 Challenges in supporting families in the care of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units have been well documented.
(2023-04-08). Policing Does Not Have Problems — It Is the Problem. truthout.org Watching the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols for me drove home a deeper understanding that policing as an institution can never be reformed, and that policing itself is structurally tied to inherent forms of repressive control, "legitimate" violence and surveillance. The activity of policing has embedded within it a normative construction of the social world that identifies what must be subdued. |
(2023-04-08). Houston supports Starbucks workers. workers.org 
Houston — The Texas Star bar was packed with over 100 Houstonians in the evening, April 1, for a successful fundraiser for Starbucks workers. In the Houston area, three stores — Shepherd and Harold, the medical center on Cambridge and Fannin, and Rock Creek in Kingwood — have filed for . . . |
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Unsuccessful ban on gutkha and need for tobacco control in India. thelancet.com In India, the use of smokeless tobacco, including gutkha, is a prevalent and dangerous practice that poses serious health risks, especially for oral cancer. Despite being banned by Indian states since 2012, gutkha remains widely used and available.1 Gutkha is a mixture of areca nuts, slaked lime, catechu, tobacco, added flavourings, and sweeteners.2 The ban on gutkha aimed to control addiction rates and adverse effects on the oral mucosa. However, companies producing gutkha have found ways to circumvent the ban by producing pan masala (a non-tobacco product containing areca nuts, slaked lime, catechu, and seasoni…
(2023-04-08). Chemical Industry Spent Millions Lobbying Against Regulation of Toxic Substances. truthout.org The chemical and related manufacturing industry spent $65.9 million on lobbying Congress and federal agencies in 2022, fighting — in part — against stronger chemical restrictions. That's a nominal record for the industry, an OpenSecrets' analysis of recent federal disclosure filings found. In the past, the industry has successfully lobbied to water down federal regulations on chemicals that pose… |
(2023-04-08). Fascist RESTRICT Bill is the State's Reaction to an Irreversible Escalation in Class Conflict. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea With the introduction of the RESTRICT bill, the element of the ruling elite that's most committed to advancing imperialism has made its intentions clear: to criminalize anti-imperialist activities and sentiments, starting with efforts to build solidarity with anti-imperialist countries. Should it pass, it will make the organizers I know whose job is to…
(2023-04-08). Will workers turn toward taking the offensive in France? iacenter.org By John Catalinotto April 6, 2023 For the 11th time since Jan. 19, millions of people in France, led by the workers of the major union confederations, especially the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), took to the streets all over the country on April 6. Once again, they shut France down. Early reports in the New York Times claimed, with little evidence, that the demonstrations were "losing some steam." Meanwhile, tweets from many small- and medium-sized French cities showed a growing militancy. Perhaps this was rooted in the Yellow Vest struggle — but this time it was led by a reinvigorated union movemen…
(2023-04-08). Antiwar forces march on Boeing. workers.org 
Seattle — University of Washington students, supporters and youths of oppressed nationalities targeted by U.S. imperialism marched on the Seattle Boeing plant on March 26. The march by 150 chanting demonstrators protested on the 20-year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Boeing is the Pentagon's second largest war contractor. . . . |
(2023-04-08). The French left and the ongoing workers' revolt. greenleft.org.au A historic social explosion is always a test for any left organisation, writes John Mullen, as he looks behind the latest wave of revolt in France, which is entering its 12th week.
(2023-04-08). The last Time there was this much CO2, there were Sabertooth Tigers, California Monsoons and an Undersea Florida. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that for the 11th consecutive year, human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases increased at the same rate as has been common for the past decade. In other words, nothing the world has so far done has caused the rate …
(2023-04-08). Texas Judge's Ruling Puts No-Cost Preventive Health Services in Jeopardy. truthout.org When a federal judge in Texas declared unconstitutional a popular part of the Affordable Care Act that ensures no-cost preventive care for certain services, such as screening exams for conditions such as diabetes, hepatitis, and certain cancers, it left a lot of people with a lot of questions. On the face of it, the March 30 decision could affect ACA and job-based insurance plans nationwide and a… |
(2023-04-08). 'Strike Force': Building The UPS Contract Campaign. popularresistance.org At Duke's Hawaiian Coffee Shop and Deli in San Marcos, California, Friday mornings are abuzz with organizing talk—building unity among fellow Teamsters ahead of a potential strike at UPS. | We began meeting in February, just a few of us. Soon enough, word spread about what we called "Unity Breakfast," and the coffee shop filled up. | At the first meeting, my co-worker Tim Peppers defined the main purpose: to educate members about the contract campaign and potential strike. We talked about how we are part of a movement much bigger than our own building, and why it's important to build unity across our differ…
(2023-04-08). US Will Threaten Europe To Implement Sanctions on Russia. news.antiwar.com The White House plans to send a clear message to its European partners in the economic war against Russia, "you are either with us or against us." Two US Treasury officials will visit European and Central Asian partners next month to demand all sanctions on Russia be implemented. Treasury officials Liz Rosenberg and Brian Nelson …
(2023-04-08). Fuori dalla Guerra Finché Siamo in Tempo | Grandangolo — Pangea. globalresearch.ca La rassegna stampa internazionale di Byoblu | 93 ∞ puntata: | L'Europa sprofonda sempre più nella guerra, alimentata da una serie di atti miranti a rendere impossibile l'apertura di un negoziato. Dall'attentato terroristico che a San Pietroburgo ha provocato la morte del …
(2023-04-08). Anti-Imperialist Push from the Brazilian Grassroots: Interview With MNLM Leader Gabriel Araújo. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-04-08). The Nordstream Ghost Ship. orinocotribune.com The false details in the CIA's cover story | America's Central Intelligence Agency is constantly running covert operations around the world, and all must have a cover story in case things go badly, as they often do. It is just as important to have an explanation when things go well, as they did in the Baltic Sea last fall. Within weeks of my
(2023-04-08). Netanyahu Brought Israeli Extremists to Power and Seeks more Arab Recognition; He can't have Both. juancole.com 
Dr Adnan Abu Amer AdnanAbuAmer2 There are concerns in Israel that the path towards normalisation with more Arab countries is no longer smooth in light of the planned legislation to suit the extreme far-right in the coalition government. Added to this is the stepping up of action to annex the occupied West Bank, and …
(2023-04-08). Wednesday 4/12: Impactful Relationship Building with Central California Indigenous Community Partners. indybay.org Virtual Event…
(2023-04-08). California Department of Public Health's Criminal Negligence—April 2023. indybay.org California Department of Public Health deliberately sacrifices the lives of the elderly, sick, and disabled by removing all restrictions on the transmission of the Covid-19 virus in high risk locations.
(2023-04-08). Colorectal cancer myths and facts. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It can be easy to feel confused by screening recommendations for common types of cancer. Your health care team is a trusted resource for keeping you up to date on screenings, including screening for colorectal cancer. Test your knowledge of why, when and how you can be screened with these myths and facts: Colorectal cancer is rare. Myth. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women combined. Roughly 1 in 25 women will…
(2023-04-08). 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…
(2023-04-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 things to know when using Narcan during an opioid overdose. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Three things to know when using Narcan during an opioid overdose…
(2023-04-08). France's Pension Protests Are A Feminist Reckoning. popularresistance.org The situation is set to get worse under France's controversial pension reform, which raises the retirement age from 62 to 64 and increases the contributions necessary for a full pension from 42 to 43 years of full-time, uninterrupted work. The reform‚Äâ—‚Äâwhich was forced through parliament without a vote on March 16‚Äâ—‚Äâhas ignited mass opposition, with a March 28 survey showing seven out of 10 French people disapproving of the change.
(2023-04-08). New Campaign To Reinvigorate the Establishment of Zone of Peace in Our Americas. orinocotribune.com 
By Bill Hackwell — April 4, 2023 | Today in a press conference in Washington DC the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) along with key allies launched a popular collective campaign to promote the urgent need to establish a Zone of Peace in Our Americas. The press conference coincided with similar events that took place in Havana, Cuba; and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. | The "Zone of Peace" concept emerged from the January 29, 2014, meeting of the heads of state and governments of the Community of | Washington DC | Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), all of which declared Latin America and the Caribbean should…
(2023-04-08). [World Report] PEPFAR at 20. thelancet.com The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has worked to provide care for patients with HIV/AIDS for two decades. Paul Webster reports.
(2023-04-08). 87% of service workers in the U.S. South were injured on the job last year. mronline.org 
Southern service workers allege that South Carolina's Occupational Safety and Health Administration discriminates against Black workers.
(2023-04-08). Israel strikes in Gaza, Lebanon following rocket fire in response to Al-Aqsa violence. peoplesdispatch.org On Friday, April 7, the Israeli military According to reports,…
(2023-04-08). Three Tamil political prisoners freed in Sri Lanka after 14 years of incarceration. peoplesdispatch.org The three were arrested under the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in May 2009. Their release comes after the court ruled that witness statements in the case could not prove their involvement in conspiracy against the state…
(2023-04-08). Biden administration refuses to condemn Israel storming Al-Aqsa mosque, blocks Security Council statement. mronline.org 
The Biden State Department refused to condemn Israel's storming of Al-Aqsa mosque, and blocked a U.N. Security Council statement criticizing the raids.
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] BRIGHT-4 trial: bivalirudin strikes back. thelancet.com We read with great interest the study by Yi Li and colleagues1 that reports the comparison of bivalirudin plus high-dose infusion versus heparin monotherapy in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction having percutaneous coronary intervention. The authors conclude that bivalirudin reduced the 30-day composite rate of all-cause mortality or Bleeding Academic Research Consortium types 3—5 major bleeding compared with heparin. This large, well conducted study provides new data to the debate regarding the appropriate anticoagulation for these patients.
(2023-04-08). Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire. juancole.com By Joshua Kaplan, Justin Elliott and Alex Mierjeski ( ProPublica) — In late June 2019, right after the U.S. Supreme Court released its final opinion of the term, Justice Clarence Thomas boarded a large private jet headed to Indonesia. He and his wife were going on vacation: nine days of island-hopping in a volcanic archipelago …
(2023-04-08). Palestine, Indonesia And Entitlement Of Western 'Human Rights' Activism. popularresistance.org Some readers were unimpressed when I excitedly shared the news on social media that Indonesia had refused to host the Israeli team as part of the Under-20 World Cup, scheduled from May 20 to June 11 in Indonesian cities. | Though any news related to Palestine and Israel often generates two sharply different kinds of responses, the latest act of Indonesian solidarity with the Palestinian people failed to impress even some pro-Palestine activists in the West. Their rationale had nothing to do with Palestine or Israel but the Indonesian government's own human rights record. | This supposed dichotomy is as omnipresen…
(2023-04-08). Venezuela: ICJ Ruling Offers Setback in Essequibo Dispute. venezuelanalysis.com The Maduro government sustains that the 1966 Geneva Agreement is the only binding instrument to resolve the territorial controversy.
(2023-04-08). [Comment] Offline: The world's forgotten children. thelancet.com Momentum has stalled. There is no high-level political leadership for maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health. Not even high-level UN leadership. Multilateral organisations are distracted and weakened. Domestic country resources are constrained. The competition for limited donor financing has increased. Accountability has withered. Advocacy has quietened. This is an era of de-development for women and children. How have we reached such a desperate and dishonourable place?
(2023-04-08). Mice "Vaccinated" With mRNA-Loaded Milk, The Long-COVID Con & The Twitter Psyop Falls Apart. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/8/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-04-08). University Of Michigan Graduate Students Strike For A Living Wage. popularresistance.org For the second time in three years, University of Michigan graduate students are on strike, fighting for a starting wage of $38,000 per year to meet the soaring costs of living in Ann Arbor. These demands come as the University's endowment continues to balloon, surpassing $17 billion as of last year. Graduate students are also asking for gender-affirming healthcare options, better workplace protections against sexual harassment, and an approach to campus safety that doesn't depend solely on a militarized police force. After raising similar issues three years ago, the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) ended the…
(2023-04-08). Israel Bombs Gaza, Lebanon After Palestinian Retaliation. popularresistance.org Israeli warplanes bombed parts of the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon after the firing of rockets from those regions into Israel in retaliation against the apartheid regime's savage attacks on Palestinian worshipers inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied city of Jerusalem. | At midnight on Friday, April 7, Israeli occupation warplanes launched a series of missile strikes on various sites in the Gaza Strip, targeting a Palestinian Resistance site in the south of Gaza City, an observatory post in the east of the city, agricultural land in Al-Zeitoun neighborhood of southeastern Gaza, and other Resistance sites i…
(2023-04-08). Israel Bombs Gaza and Lebanon After Palestinian Retaliation Against Al-Aqsa Attacks. orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 7, 2023 ( At midnight on Friday, April 7, Israeli occupation warplanes launched a series of missile strikes on various sites in the Gaza Strip, targeting a Palestinian Resistance site in the south of Gaza City, an observatory post in the east of the city, agri…
(2023-04-08). Our Ambulances Should Be Free. inequality.org
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Electronic nicotine delivery systems: pragmatism or expectancy? — Authors' reply. thelancet.com Alain Braillon and Adam Edward Lang raise important questions about e-cigarettes and harm reduction in response to our Comment.1 Here, we explain why a pragmatic approach to maximising e-cigarettes' harm reduction potential is important.
(2023-04-08). Brazil Announces Formal Return to UNASUR. orinocotribune.com Brazil will formally return to the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), as established in decree 11.475 issued by the president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, ratifying the constitutive treaty of UNASUR that had been signed in Brasilia, capital of the country, on May 23, 2008. | According to the presidential decree, issued on Thursday, April 6, the reincorporation will take effect from May 6, 2023, although it will be finalized during a regional summit of heads of state to be held in the Brazilian capital at the end of May. | The resumption of Brazil's participation in UNASUR was one of Lula's campaig…
(2023-04-08). China's President on Ukraine Conflict: All Sides Involved Should Assume Responsibility. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-08). The Nord Stream Ghost Ship. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-08). Our fight is for the right to health, not for charity and mercy. peoplesdispatch.org Across the world, activists are struggling for the rejection of market economy theories and for establishing the theory of equity and justice to defend the right of people to health…
(2023-04-08). 62 SNB: A bates sueltos, maltrecho picheo. cubadebate.cu Antes de que reinicien este domingo las acciones en diferentes estadios del país, les compartimos algunas estadísticas, luego de los dos primeros compromisos de la temporada beisbolera. Súmese al intercambio, no deje de ponernos su equipo favorito en los comentarios y, si también tiene numeritos atractivos, déjenoslo saber. Vale señalar que, en esta última subserie, los lanzadores cubanos permitieron 574 carreras.
(2023-04-08). Desde las redes: Cirujana, rescatista, mujer. cubadebate.cu -Camila, øqué te pasó en ese ojo? -Una basurita, profe – øQué tipo de "basurita", hollín? Y baja la cabeza, tímida y quizás temerosa de un regaño. Yo tengo que aguantar las lágrimas y solo darle un abrazo, decirle gracias. Sus compañeras de guardia le han dicho que se vaya, que descanse, y ella se niega.
(2023-04-08). Tin Cremata a La Jornada: Cuando arte e infancia se juntan, lo único que puede surgir es una bomba de amor. cubadebate.cu Un visitante al Complejo Cultural Los Pinos calificó como de ensueño la tarde del miércoles: cielo azul, el verdor habitual del recinto, donde se vio a mucha gente joven compitiendo en un torneo importante de ajedrez y lo mejor: presenciar una obra de teatro musical como la ofrecida por La Colmenita, creado por Cremata, quien comentó a este medio: "cuando arte e infancia se juntan, lo único que puede surgir es una bomba de amor".
(2023-04-08). En fotos, Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la enseñanza del Ballet. cubadebate.cu El 28 Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la Enseñanza del Ballet se efectúa en La Habana desde el pasado 2 de abril y hasta el 12 de este propio mes con presencia de unos 300 participantes extranjeros de 14 países. Cubadebate recoge en imágenes momentos de este hermoso encuentro de estudiantes y profesores para promover el desarrollo del arte danzario.
(2023-04-08). Las 3 del Día: Jornada para defender el derecho a una Salud para Todos y el resumen noticioso de la semana (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu El Día Mundial de la Salud (DMS), que se celebra todos los años el 7 de abril, marca el aniversario de la fundación de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). Tenemos declaraciones del doctor José Moya, representante de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS/OMS Cuba). Además realizamos como cada viernes el resumen semanal de nuestro Podcast Las 3 del Día…
(2023-04-08). Recibió Marrero Cruz a Ministro de Estado de Angola. cubadebate.cu En el encuentro, el Jefe de Gobierno cubano reiteró la voluntad de ampliar las relaciones económicas y comerciales entre ambos países, sobre todo en los sectores agroalimentario y de la energía…
(2023-04-08). Cambio climático está ayudando a aumentar producción de jonrones en MLB, asegura estudio. cubadebate.cu El cambio climático está convirtiendo a los toleteros de las Ligas Mayores en bateadores aún más calientes, ayudando a que se envíen alrededor de 50 jonrones adicionales por año por encima de las vallas, según afirma un nuevo estudio. El aire más caliente y más delgado que permite que las pelotas vuelen más lejos contribuyó un poco a un aumento en los jonrones.
(2023-04-08). Crecen en un 50 por ciento las muertes de menores por arma de fuego en EEUU. cubadebate.cu La cifra de niños y adolescentes asesinados por armas de fuego en Estados Unidos (EE.UU.) aumentó un 50% entre 2019 y 2021, según un análisis del Pew Research Center sobre los datos de mortalidad publicados por los Centro de Control y Enfermedades (CDC).
(2023-04-08). Culmina Feria Comercial ExpoHolguín 2023. cubadebate.cu Julio César Estupiñán Rodríguez, gobernador de Holguín destacó durante la clausura, la participación de más de 200 entidades estatales, emprendedores, trabajadores por cuenta propia y empresarios de Panamá, España, Canadá, China y Trinidad y Tobago, los cuales establecieron alianzas comerciales, contratos de trabajo y proyecciones de desarrollo local.
(2023-04-08). Filtran documentos clasificados sobre la guerra en Ucrania: El Pentágono investiga. cubadebate.cu El Pentágono estadounidense está investigando la filtración de varios documentos clasificados con información sobre los planes de su país y de la OTAN en torno a la guerra de Ucrania.
(2023-04-08). Quinta de los Molinos: Luz y alegría para los más pequeños. cubadebate.cu Como es tradicional, la Quinta de los Molinos en La Habana abrió sus puertas para recibir a niños que padecen de Xerodermia Pigmentosa y organizarles actividades infantiles, informó a través de Facebook, Magda Resik.
(2023-04-08). Voleibol de Playa: Díaz y Alayo derrotan a los subcampeones mundiales y avanzan a semifinales en Itapema. cubadebate.cu La pareja cubana de Noslen Díaz y Jorge Luis Alayo continúa su excelente actuación en el Beach Pro Tour Challenge de la ciudad brasileña de Itapema y este sábado derrotó a los actuales subcampeones del mundo y consiguió un cupo entre las cuatro mejores parejas del torneo.
(2023-04-08). Talk World Radio: Krishen Mehta on Why the Global South Does Not Support the War in Ukraine. davidswanson.org
(2023-04-08). Alfredo Chirinos Speaks Out in Interview With Vladimir Villegas (PDVSA Corruption). orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 7, 2023 ( Last week, Chirinos and his wife Aryenis Torrealba, both former executives of PDVSA, were granted full freedom, two years before the end of their 5-year imprisonm…
(2023-04-08). [World Report] Hazardous train spills prompt calls for tougher safety rules. thelancet.com New bipartisan legislation has been proposed to protect health and safety following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, USA. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.
(2023-04-08). Argentina and Brazil rejoin UNASUR. peoplesdispatch.org UNASUR was founded in May 2008, with the objective to build regional integration in the cultural, economic, social and political areas while respecting the diversity of each of the member nations…
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] Shared decision making with psychological safety. thelancet.com Psychological safety is defined as a shared belief that individuals within a team or group are able to take risks without fear of being embarrassed or punished.1,2 Psychological safety consists of an environment in which people feel respected and comfortable to speak up and express their ideas, opinions, and concerns, which is essential for effective communication and collaboration and encourages creativity and innovation.
(2023-04-08). øPor qué ocurrió el genocidio en Ruanda de 1994? telesurtv.net Hace 29 años Ruanda vivió 100 días de crímenes y asesinatos, una masacre descrita por la ONU como "planificada, sistemática y metódica".
(2023-04-08). Brasil regresa a Unasur mediante decreto presidencial de Lula. telesurtv.net La incorporación se oficializará en una cumbre regional de jefes de Estado que se llevará a cabo en Brasilia a finales de mayo próximo.
(2023-04-08). Verificarán trámite de juicio político a mandatario ecuatoriano. telesurtv.net El líder de la Asamblea Nacional, Virgilio Saquicela, asegura que hubo demora para notificar oficialmente al mandatario sobre el juicio.
(2023-04-08). Estudiantes y activistas exigen control de armas en Tennesse, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Se movilizan además contra la expulsión de dos legisladores de ese estado.
(2023-04-08). Tribunal de EE.UU. suspende temporalmente extradición de expresidente de Perú. telesurtv.net Corte de Apelaciones del Noveno Circuito de California le concede una moción de manera parcial que suspende por 14 días su extradición a Perú.
(2023-04-08). Rusia: paz en Ucrania debe basarse en nuevo orden mundial. telesurtv.net Serguéi Lavrov se reunió con su par tuco, Mevlüt Çavusoglu. Culpó a los países occidentales, especialmente a EE.UU., de impedir que Ucrania regrese a las negociaciones de paz.
(2023-04-08). Declaran calamidad pública por actividad del volcán Nevado del Ruiz en Manizales, Colombia. telesurtv.net Las autoridades locales indicaron que la decisión fue acordada con el fin de seguir preparándose ante la amenaza de una posible erupción.
(2023-04-08). Gobierno de Chile implementa medidas contra la criminalidad. telesurtv.net Promulgan ley Naín-Retamal, llamada también "gatillo fácil". Es cuestionada por considerar que valida la represión y la persecución policial.
(2023-04-08). Denuncian que Israel bombardeó objetivos civiles de Gaza. telesurtv.net Ejército israelí confirmó que entre la noche del jueves y la madrugada del viernes arrojó 50 toneladas de bombas contra la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-04-08). Denuncian secuestro de director de Laboratorio Nacional de Haití. telesurtv.net Autoridades sanitarias confirmaron que Jacques Boncy se sometió a una intervención quirúrgica y se encuentra estable.
(2023-04-08). Lluvias invernales provocan 23 muertos y 52.298 afectados en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Las plantaciones más perjudicadas resultan las de arroz, con unos 50 millones de dólares en pérdidas.
(2023-04-08). Líbano denunciará agresión israelí ante Consejo de Seguridad. telesurtv.net La agresión israelí se concentró en zonas agrícolas y en la llanura de Qulaila, pertenecientes a la región de Tiro.
(2023-04-08). Recuerdan en Ruanda aniversario de genocidio contra los tutsis. telesurtv.net La tragedia causó más de 800.000 muertos, principalmente de la etnia tutsi, último pueblo que se asentó en la nación africana.
(2023-04-08). Unicef: casi un millón de niños puede sufrir desnutrición aguda en Sahel. telesurtv.net Unicef indicó que Níger presentará la mayor carga de emaciación grave en el Sahel central, con un estimado de hasta 430.000 niños en este año.
(2023-04-08). FAO: precios mundiales de los alimentos caen un 20,5 % en marzo. telesurtv.net La FAO precisó que el índice de referencia de los precios internacionales de los productos alimenticios descendió por 12º mes consecutivo.
(2023-04-08). Incendios dejan 33.000 hectáreas afectadas en Honduras. telesurtv.net En lo que va de 2023 se han registrado 820 incendios forestales en todo el país, indicaron las autoridades.
(2023-04-08). Controlan incendio en reserva forestal de Panamá. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Ambiente precisó que pasadas 24 horas de trabajo se logró controlar el incendio de masa vegetal.
(2023-04-08). Rescatan a civiles secuestrados por bandas armadas en México. telesurtv.net Fueron rescatados dos grupos de personas, entre ellos posiblemente los turistas desaparecidos desde el pasado 4 de abril.
(2023-04-08). Fiscalía boliviana imputa a exgobernador por irregularidades. telesurtv.net El exgobernador Camacho enfrenta los cargos de incumplimiento de deberes, malversación, uso indebido de influencias, conducta antieconómica y contratos lesivos al Estado.
(2023-04-08). Movimiento de izquierda denuncia violación electoral en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Representantes del Movimiento para la Liberación de los Pueblos han tenido que enfrentar obstáculos por el Tribunal Supremo Electoral del país.
(2023-04-08). Notifican al presidente Lasso de juicio político en su contra. telesurtv.net Para ser aprobado el juicio político contra el presidente ecuatoriano se necesitan 92 votos de los legisladores de la Asamblea Nacional.
(2023-04-08). ONU sostiene que el Líbano e Israel no quieren una guerra. telesurtv.net La Misión de la ONU en el Líbano llamó a Israel y al país árabe a cesar los ataques de forma inmediata.
(2023-04-08). 'It was a crime, not an accident!' — Deadly Greek Train Crash Sparks Justice Movement. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-04-08). Women Hold Up 76.2% Of The Sky. popularresistance.org There is no need to delve too deeply into statistical data when the findings are obvious. For instance, when women and men work at the same job, women are paid — on average — 20 percent less than men. To raise awareness about this persistent disparity, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nations Women host the International Equal Pay Day every year on 18 September and, through their Equal Pay International Coalition, lobby corporations and governments to close the yawning gender pay gap. The idea of 'equal pay for equal work' was established in the ILO's Equal Remuneration Conventio…
(2023-04-08). Oppose political censorship of antiwar views at Howard University! wsws.org We call on all students, faculty and staff members at Howard University to oppose this censorship and demand that the IYSSE be allowed to hold its planned meeting on campus.
(2023-04-08). ProPublica documents corrupt relations of Supreme Court arch-reactionary Clarence Thomas with billionaire Republican donor. wsws.org On Thursday, the investigative journalism website ProPublica published an extensive and damning report documenting the fact that Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas has for decades enjoyed luxurious vacations paid for by Harlan Crow, a billionaire far-right Republican donor.
(2023-04-08). Washington D.C. law enforcement releases videos showing police killing of 17-year old in a moving vehicle. wsws.org An officer with the US Parks Police ambushed Dalaneo Martin in his car as it was in park and the latter was asleep.
(2023-04-08). A social and medical examination of Long COVID as a "mass disabling event": Part 4. wsws.org This review will document what is known about the science and impacts of Long COVID, the lessons that should have been drawn from previous post-viral illnesses, and the refusal of world capitalism to address this massive and ongoing social catastrophe.
(2023-04-08). March US jobs report shows deepening impact of interest rate increases on the working class. wsws.org The March jobs report from the US Labor Department showed a slowdown of job creation and the ongoing lag of workers' wages behind price inflation.
(2023-04-08). French union leaders plan to abandon struggle against Macron's pension cuts. wsws.org This vindicates the Parti de l'égalité socialiste, who said that to bring down Macron, workers must organise into committees of action, independent of the union bureaucracies.
(2023-04-08). Rising rents in Germany plunge many into poverty. wsws.org The high rents are already unaffordable for millions. The proportion of affordable housing and social housing on the housing market is falling rapidly.
(2023-04-08). Forward to May Day 2023! Build a mass movement of workers and youth against war and for socialism! wsws.org On Sunday, April 30, the International Committee of the Fourth International, the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees, the International Youth and Students for Social Equality and the World Socialist Web Site will hold an on-line global rally to celebrate May Day 2023.
(2023-04-08). Following mass shooting in Nashville, fascistic Tennessee Republicans expel two Democratic lawmakers. wsws.org The gerrymandered Republican supermajority in the lower Tennessee House expelled two freshman African American Democratic lawmakers, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, for leading a peaceful student protest demanding gun reform.
(2023-04-08). Resisting Eugenics and Racial Capitalism: Passover and the Tradition of Shifra and Puah. mronline.org 
This world needs revolutionaries who refuse orders to kill and exploit. Two midwives named Shifra and Puah were such revolutionaries. When a racist ruler asked them to limit the reproduction of slaves—out of fear of a slave uprising—they disobeyed.
(2023-04-08). [Correspondence] BRIGHT-4 trial: bivalirudin strikes back — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Pierre-Guillaume Piriou and colleagues for their interest in our Article.1…
(2023-04-08). New Israeli National Guard Poised to Target Palestinian Citizens of Israel. truthout.org Itamar Ben-Gvir is one step closer to having power over his own "private militia," rights groups warned this week after the Israeli government advanced a decision to further the establishment of a National Guard. The decision came on April 2, less than a week after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to establish a National Guard under Ben-Gvir's purview as National Security Minister… |
(2023-04-08). The Unbearable Unawareness of Our Ecological Existential Crisis. mronline.org 
Only an ecosocialist revolution can stop our demise, but capitalism's behemoth keeps people deceitful and mostly unaware of being on the verge of a catastrophic end. We must arise—now!
(2023-04-08). Three years of rent protections set to end in Los Angeles. america.cgtn.com 
Los Angeles residents who can't pay their rent this month can no longer use the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse, and could soon face eviction from their homes. The move comes as the nation's largest county voted to end its COVID-19 emergency declaration. Some …
(2023-04-08). Why massive layoffs happened around the world this year. america.cgtn.com 
Inflation, a tech downturn and a banking crisis have resulted in a turbulent start to the year for the economy. That's led to massive layoffs around the world as businesses look for ways to cut costs.
(2023-04-08). La educación cubana: un referente a nivel internacional. cubadebate.cu Hasta el cierre de febrero del presente año, el Ministerio de Educación de Cuba, cuenta actualmente, con 543 colaboradores distribuidos en trece países de àÅfrica, América Latina y el Caribe y Oceanía ( Bahamas, Argentina, Ecuador, Jamaica, Panamá, Honduras, México, Venezuela, Guinea Ecuatorial, Sudáfrica, República àÅrabe Saharaui, Islas Reunión y Australia) donde se han promovido varios proyectos, entre ellos y el más importante el de alfabetización, a través del método "Yo, sí puedo", "Yo, sí puedo seguir".
(2023-04-08). Falleció Antonio Conde, El Cuate, amigo de Fidel y dueño del yate Granma (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El legendario Antonio Conde, conocido por los cubanos y mexicanos como El Cuate, murió a los 97 años de edad. Fue el Cuate quien compró y reparó el yate Granma que entregó a Fidel para que, con sus 82 expedicionarios, pusiera rumbo a Cuba para iniciar en la sierra Maestra la guerra necesaria contra la dictadura de Fulgencio Batista, el 2 de diciembre de 1956.
(2023-04-08). Seis equipos empatan en Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La cerrada porfía continúa en vilo, y tras los resultados de hoy existe un séxtuple empate en la cima de la LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol que dejó caer las cortinas de sus segundas subseries particulares; los abrazados son el subcampeón nacional Matanzas, Villa Clara, Guantánamo, Camagàºey, Sancti Spíritus y Las Tunas.
(2023-04-08). Copa Ronaldo Veitía: Recuerdo y futuro, magia y amor. cubadebate.cu Más de 100 niños en las categorías sub 13 y sub 15 inundaron los tatamis ubicados en el hotel Meliá Internacional y los nombres de los 32 campeones importan (con medallas incluidas), pero lo más trascendente quedará siempre en el recuerdo competitivo de haber inaugurado un evento-homenaje. No hizo falta fotos ni palabras introductorias, tampoco videos con sus frases preferidas o anécdotas.
(2023-04-08). Cuidaremos siempre el Granma, Cuate. cubadebate.cu Leo que ha muerto el Cuate, el mexicano cubanísimo que compró el yate Granma por indicaciones de Fidel para la expedición libertaria de 1956, el amigo incondicional de Cuba. Y aunque sé que ya rebasaba los noventa, no deja de apretárseme el pecho. Sé que hace muy poco tiempo, en su más reciente visita, fue a ver su yate. Allí estuvo acompañado de las muchachas que siempre lo reciben en el Museo de la Revolución, conversaron y estoy segura de una vez más les pidió con insistencia que le cuidasen "su yate". El Cuate se despedía siempre, pero definitivamente esta vez….
(2023-04-08). Ejercito chino realiza ejercicios militares alrededor de Taiwán. telesurtv.net La operación es una seria advertencia contra las provocaciones de las fuerzas separatistas de Taiwán y fuerzas externas, y una acción necesaria para salvaguardar la soberanía nacional.
(2023-04-08). Can Netanyahu 'Let go' the Syrian punchbag at a time of domestic crisis? thealtworld.com Has Syria truly entered the endgame? Certainly. The question, however, is, will Syria progress through the snakes and ladders of the endgame incrementally, or will Syria become again the theatre of conflict as 'incidents' flare, with "Israel" mounting repeated air attacks? | It is perhaps fitting that in the bloody tangle of US policy triggered by Yitzhak Rabin's assassination in 1995, and the elevation of Benjamin Netanyahu to the premiership in its wake, Syria was first and foremost the 'head' to this vicious conflict, and now fittingly, seems destined to be its final 'bookend' too — as the Russia—Ch…
(2023-04-08). Syria rising from the ashes of twelve years hybrid war — with Kevork Almassian. thealtworld.com I talk with Syrian journalist and analyst Kevork Almassian about the recent seismic events in Syria starting with the earthquake on February 6th and culminating in some unexpected and positive geopolitical shifts towards a new Pan-Arabism in the region. | We discuss what the US, UK and Israel can do to prevent normalisation of trade and economic relations between Syria and former US/UK/Israel-allies in the destabilisation project that began in 2011. The US occupation will end sooner or later and while Israel flexes its military muscles for war it knows it is faced with an unprecedented Resistance unity and milita…
(2023-04-08). The Roundtable #51: Brian Berletic and Ian Miles Cheong. thealtworld.com
(2023-04-08). Macron & Von Der Leyen's Trip To China Served A Very Pragmatic Purpose. thealtworld.com
(2023-04-08). Washington Says "Journalism Is Not A Crime" While Working To Criminalize Journalism. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | After a certain point criticizing the hypocrisy and contradictions of the US-centralized empire starts to feel too easy, like shooting fish in a barrel. But hell let's do it anyway; the barrel's right here, and I really hate these particular fish. | Russian security services have
(2023-04-08). Joti Brar: Caracas antiwar conference and the situation in Venezuela. thecommunists.org In this wide-ranging interview with Red Star Radio's Alexander Mckay, Comrade Joti Brar reports back from her recent visit to Venezuela with the World Anti-imperialist Platform. They talk about the legacy of Comandante Hugo Chávez, legendary founder of Venezuela's Bolivarian revolutionary process, whose 10-year commemorations the Platform delegates took part in, the impact of six …
(2023-04-08). 'Keeping a constant watch': India confronts Myanmar about Chinese military base in Coco Islands. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-08). Percentage of Austrians who want sanctions on Russia to be lifted overtakes embargo supporters. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Attacks in Israel, West Bank kills three, injures at least seven as tensions rise. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Biden administration's proposal to prohibit outright ban on transgender sports angers advocates, opponents. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Biden, Harris shower praises on Democrat lawmakers expelled by Republican-dominated Tennessee House. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). California officials seek help from federal government for salmon fishers facing ban. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). California ports close due to lack of dockworkers. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). China announces three-day military drills in Taiwan Strait starting today. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest increases 14% in March compared to previous year. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Fear of prospective Ukrainian counteroffensives pervading Russian pro-war info space: US think tank. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Former Peru president Toledo gets reprieve in extradition from US. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). German ambassador to Chad to be expelled within 48 hours over 'impolite attitude'. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Israel downs 'drone from Lebanon' day after major rocket attack. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu mobilises army, police reserves after Tel Aviv attack. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Most European Union states back Brussels' legal action against Hungary over anti-LGBTQ law. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). North Korea claims to have tested underwater strategic weapon system test. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Pakistan declares full-scale anti-terror campaign against banned outfits. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Pakistan High Commission issues over 2,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims ahead of Baisakhi celebrations. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Russian lawmakers recommend harsher punishments for those guilty of terrorism, treason. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). Texas jury convicts US Army sergeant of homicide for fatal shooting of protester. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). US radio broadcaster NPR stops posting on Twitter over 'state-affiliated media' label. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). US resumes controversial biolabs programme in Ukraine, claims Russia. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). US: Teen and 12-year-old accused of triple murder in Florida. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). US: Texas judge suspends FDA approval of mifepristone abortion pill. firstpost.com
(2023-04-08). New Leaks of U.S./NATO Military Intelligence Documents Alarms Washington. sonar21.com 
Washington, you have a problem. News broke late today that a new batch of classified documents have hit the internet and the Biden Administration is scrambling to put a band…