(2023-03-30). Israel's crisis is about who gets to play tyrant: the generals or religious thugs. mronline.org 
In pushing through his 'judicial overhaul', Netanyahu wasn't destroying 'Israeli democracy'. He was richly exploiting the lack of it.
(2023-03-30). Alfred de Zayas on the arrest warrant for Putin. mronline.org 
The arrest warrant for the President of Russia, issued by the International Criminal Court is, on one side, a rather ridiculous affair.
(2023-03-30). Israeli Airstrikes Hit Damascus, Two Syrian Soldiers Wounded. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes hit Damascus early Thursday morning and wounded two Syrian soldiers, Syria's SANA news agency has reported. The report said explosions were heard in Damascus at 1: 30 am, and a Syrian military source said Syrian air defenses were "confronting hostile targets." Besides the two wounded soldiers, material damage was reported as well. The Israeli …
(2023-03-30). Argentina: A 47 años del golpe criminal del 1976 siguen intactas la memoria y la lucha. workers.org 
Buenos Aires, decenas de miles de manifestantes llenaron las calles el 24 de marzo. Resumen Latinoamericano 24 de marzo de 2023 — Decenas de miles de manifestantes se concentraron en Plaza de Mayo este 24 de marzo por la tarde. La movilización independiente convocada por el Encuentro Memoria, Verdad y . . . |
(2023-03-30). New winds are blowing from China. workers.org 
New Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, one of those the imperialist media calls a 'Wolf Warrior.' By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein* March 21, 2023 — On March 7, during a press conference held within the framework of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, the recently appointed . . . |
(2023-03-30). Call for June 3 action for prison reform. workers.org 
Credit: by Kevin Caplicki for Justseeds.org Calling all activists, protesters and supporters to join us in refusing to move on June 3, until prison and education reform has been accomplished. This is a call to action for all Pennsylvania prisoners and supporters. We encourage every person incarcerated throughout the country . . . |
(2023-03-30). Thursday 4/20: ADFS Family Film Fest joins Piedmont Food Fest. indybay.org Ellen Driscoll Playhouse | 325 Highland Avenue near the corner of Oakland avenue | Piedmont, CA 94611…
(2023-03-30). College Withdraws Honorary Degree Due to Vatican Desecration of Mount Graham. indybay.org Suny Geneseo College bulletin said that a planned honorary degree has been withdrawn for a Vatican planetary scientist because the Vatican is responsible for the telescope long opposed by Apaches on sacred Mount Graham in central Arizona.
(2023-03-30). Imagine If All Officials Were Interrogated By Reporters Like This. popularresistance.org A fascinating exchange took place at a UN press briefing the other day between China Global Television Network's Xu Dezhi and the UN's Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Farhan Haq about the US military occupation of Syria. The exchange is interesting both for the wild pro-US bias shown by a UN official, and for the way it illustrates how much truth can be exposed when journalists do what they're supposed to do in the press gallery. | Xu, who has done on-the-ground reporting in Syria in the past, asked Haq some challenging questions about an attack on a US military base in eastern Syria last week which…
(2023-03-30). Sunday 4/16: The Craft and Career of Activist Writing with John Curl. indybay.org
(2023-03-30). Saturday 5/20: Archive Fever: Prelinger- 'Film: the Living Record of Our Memory'. indybay.org ATA gallery 992 valencia st…
(2023-03-30). Friday 4/21: Contest Deadline for Contra Costa Youth – Art & Writing Challenge 2023. indybay.org Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center | 1035 Carol Lane | Lafayette, CA 94549…
(2023-03-30). Stop Dirty Banks at Wells Fargo Headquarters. indybay.org 2 min mp4 video | A coalition of environmental groups came together to tell Wells Fargo to stop funding the oil industry in order to save the planet on March 21.
(2023-03-30). Wednesday 3/29: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org Amphitheater outside the Bernal Branch library | 500 Cortland Avenue…
(2023-03-30). Saturday 4/1: Multiplex Seder: the liberation story from your perspective. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2023-03-30). Thursday 3/30: Liberation Radio School. indybay.org Long Haul | 3124 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2023-03-30). Thursday 3/30: #End Plastic Pollution: Creating a Waste Free World. indybay.org Online via livestream…
(2023-03-30). Underage pregnancies to be reported. ecns.cn Hospitals in some Chinese cities are being required to report pregnancies involving girls under the age of 14 to law enforcement.
(2023-03-30). Premier Li urges safeguarding peaceful, stable environment for development. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday urged efforts to jointly safeguard a peaceful and stable environment for development and inject more certainty into the volatile global environment.
(2023-03-30). U.S. Human Rights Abuse Against Refugees and Immigrants: Truth and Facts. ecns.cn
(2023-03-30). Asia must not have chaos, wars if it wants greater development: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday said that Asia must not have chaos or wars if it wants to achieve greater development in the future.
(2023-03-30). Premier Li urges safeguarding peaceful, stable environment for development. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday urged efforts to jointly safeguard a peaceful and stable environment for development and inject more certainty into the volatile global environment.
(2023-03-30). U.S. Human Rights Abuse Against Refugees and Immigrants: Truth and Facts. ecns.cn
(2023-03-30). Asia must not have chaos, wars if it wants greater development: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday said that Asia must not have chaos or wars if it wants to achieve greater development in the future.
(2023-03-30). Community with a shared future for humanity 'a flag that leads times, human progress': Premier Li. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that the concept of a community with a shared future for humanity has become "a flag that leads times and human progress".
(2023-03-30). China achieves major results in building community with a shared future for humanity in past decade: Premier Li. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that in the past decade, China has achieved a series of major results in advancing and building a community with a shared future for humanity.
(2023-03-30). China to expand market access, optimize business environment, facilitate project implementation: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that China will introduce a series of new measures to expand market access, optimize business environment and facilitate project implementation.
(2023-03-30). China's certainty a mainstay of world peace, development: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that in uncertain events, China's certainty is a mainstay that safeguards world peace and development, a fact that was true in the past, and even more so in the future and at present.
(2023-03-30). Survey shows Chinese level of trust in gov't tops global list. ecns.cn Among Chinese citizens interviewed by Edelman, a leading global public relations consultancy, 89 percent said that they trust their government, which is the highest percentage of all the countries surveyed, China Daily reported Thursday.
(2023-03-30). Chinese premier opposes abuse of unilateral sanctions, long-arm jurisdiction. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday opposed the abuse of unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, picking sides, bloc confrontation and "a new Cold War."
(2023-03-30). China stays committed to reform and opening up: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday said that China will adhere to reform and opening up and innovation-driven development, no matter how the world will change.
(2023-03-30). China will never pursue modernization through war: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that China will never seek modernization through war, colonization or plunder.
(2023-03-30). Chinese economy to maintain steady, sustained growth: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that we have the confidence and ability to advance the Chinese economy to break waves, maintain steady and sustained growth and make greater contribution to world economic development.
(2023-03-30). Premier Li proposes jointly broadening effective ways towards solidarity, cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday urged efforts to jointly broaden effective ways to achieve solidarity and cooperation, and inject more certainty to global governance undergoing profound changes.
(2023-03-30). Chinese premier urges working together to promote solid, sustained people-to-people exchanges. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday called for working together to promote solid and sustained people-to-people exchanges and inject more certainty into the convergence of different civilizations.
(2023-03-30). Chinese premier calls for building more dynamic growth centers in Asia. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for efforts in Asia to jointly build more dynamic growth centers and inject more certainty into global economic recovery.
(2023-03-30). China's 5G dividends have broad prospect: vice minister. ecns.cn The dividends yielded by China's 5G technology have a broad prospect, while the goals and technologies of 6G is in research stage, according to Wang Jiangping, vice minister of industry and information technology on Wednesday.
(2023-03-30). Popular self-service stores in Chengdu demonstrate value of trust. ecns.cn Various self-service shops have emerged in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province recently. Candy, flower, coffee shops, and bakeries operate without assistants.
(2023-03-30). Making a splash: China's village basketball games go viral, benefiting local communities. ecns.cn No superstars. A lack of cash prize money. Just an outdoor basketball court. So what? Nothing is going to prevent the tens of thousands of people living in southwest China's Guizhou Province from enjoying the game of basketball.
(2023-03-30). Chinese premier urges opposing 'clash of civilizations' and ideological confrontation. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday called for upholding mutual respect and trust, openness and inclusiveness, respecting other countries' independently-chosen development paths, and opposing the narrative of "clash of civilizations" and ideological confrontation.
(2023-03-30). Meatball made with mammoth DNA unveiled in Amsterdam. ecns.cn A meatball made from flesh cultivated using the DNA of an extinct woolly mammoth is presented at Nemo, a science museum in the Netherlands, March 28, 2023.
(2023-03-30). Mangrove forests restored on coastlines in Fujian. ecns.cn Mangrove forests grow in saltwater on coastlines at a wetland of Quanzhou Bay in Jinjiang, east China's Fujian Province, March 29, 2023.
(2023-03-30). Aerial view of stadium for Chengdu World University Games. ecns.cn The Chengdu 2021 World University Games will take place from July 28 to August 8, 2023. The Dong'an' Lake Sports Park includes one stadium, three gymnasiums.
(2023-03-30). 'Devil's Eye' – Aiken Spring in Qinghai. ecns.cn Aerial view of Aiken Spring, also called the "Devil's Eye" in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2023-03-30). Emerald Lake shines on Qaidam Basin in Qinghai. ecns.cn Emerald Lake covering an area of more than 26 square kilometers was formed by many years of mining, leaving a high concentration of salt called brine.
(2023-03-30). Another Latina soldier dies at Fort Hood after reporting sexual harassment. liberationnews.org 
While the U.S. Army has stated that Ruiz's death was a suicide, the victim's mother questions the claim.
(2023-03-30). U.S. Senate in bipartisan Vote repeals decades-old Iraq War Authorizations, But Marco Rubio voted 'No'. juancole.com 
By: Jennifer Shutt — ( Florida Phoenix) — WASHINGTON — U.S. senators revoked their approval for the Gulf and Iraq wars on Wednesday, taking a broadly bipartisan vote to repeal the Authorizations for Use of Military Force that have stayed on the books years after the two wars ended. The 66-30 vote sends the measure …
(2023-03-30). Despite Government Attacks: Workers, Students In France Stay Strong. popularresistance.org Since President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Élizabeth Borne rammed through the "reform" of France's pension system March 16 — an attack which will require workers to work longer to obtain a full pension — the class struggle has grown more intense. | Millions of workers struck on March 23 to protest this new law, which extends their retirement age to 64 from 62. The law must still be reviewed by the Constitutional Council, which can reject or modify it. | The new pension law provides fewer protections for workers who have arduous jobs and/or dangerous working conditions.
(2023-03-30). Inside Roger Waters' Battle For Free Speech In Germany. popularresistance.org Roger Waters is facing pushback from Germany. City authorities have canceled his upcoming concert over claims the Pink Floyd frontman is anti-Semitic. Yet activists say his experience is not an isolated incident when it comes to support for Palestine. | In February, Frankfurt's City Council canceled Waters's concert scheduled for May 28, stating in a press release that the musician "is considered one of the most widely spread anti-Semites in the world." City officials cited Waters' advocacy for a cultural boycott of Israel as one of the reasons for his alleged anti-Semitism. When reached for comment, Frankfurt Ci…
(2023-03-30). Game-Changer: Tiny Islands of Vanuatu Convince UN to seek Int'l Court Ruling on Harms of Climate Emergency. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Vanuatu, a set of South Pacific islands, is not what you would call a prominent international player. The small country of a little over 300,000 people has nevertheless made history, according to UN News. It presented a resolution to the UN General Assembly asking the UN's International Court of Justice …
(2023-03-30). New old financial crisis & China's peace plan. indybay.org Since Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate Corporation, and Signature Bank all toppled within a week in the U.S., and now First Republic Bank has also run into trouble, there are increasing signs that the next big financial crisis, which was only postponed in 2019 by tons of freshly printed central bank money, could now erupt with force. $9 trillion has been injected into the "U.S. market" since 2019.
(2023-03-30). We've Had Enough! Oakland OEA Teachers Wildcat in Fight for Public Education. indybay.org Hundreds of teachers, community members and unionists joined together on March 24, 2023 to rally and march for public education and for a contract that will protect the schools in Oakland. The wildcat was a challenge to the union busting tactics of the district management.
(2023-03-30). Pajaro Farmworkers, Class, Climate & Justice With Pamela Sexton & Elon Ortez. indybay.org Thousands of farmworkers and their families are fighting for survival after a flood and dangerous health and safety conditions.
(2023-03-30). Remembering Gianni Minà , a journalist out of the chorus. peoplesdispatch.org On March 27, 2023, Gianni Minà died aged 85. Minà was not simply a journalist, he brought the voices of Latin America and of its social redemption into Italy…
(2023-03-30). 'Dirty Smear Campaign:' How the United Arab Emirates Spread Hysteria against Islam in Europe (Yes). juancole.com 
Nasim Ahmed Nasimbythedocks ( Middle East Monitor) — A "smear campaign" alleged to be orchestrated by the United Arab Emirates and executed through a Geneva-based private intelligence firm has apparently been peddling hateful misinformation associated with anti-Muslim conspiracy theorists, an article in New Yorker Magazine has revealed. In "The dirty …
(2023-03-30). Women activists meeting in Bronx, New York. workers.org 
Bronx, New York, March 25, 2023 Although a rainy, windy day forced the cancellation of an outdoor march, 50 activists packed a room in the basement of an apartment building in the Bronx, New York, to hold a three-hour discussion on issues rooted in capitalism and imperialism impacting women of . . . |
(2023-03-30). Friday 3/31: Free Palestine! indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…
(2023-03-30). When Killer Cops Evade Accountability, Victims' Families Find Other Paths. popularresistance.org A recent article by The Independent revealed how James Connolly used his connections to NYPD higher-ups to successfully evade accountability for not only his murder of Collado, but also for a murder he committed less than three years prior. Anthony Roman was 18 years old when Connolly shot him while the officer was on an undercover narcotics assignment. Connolly was never held accountable for this killing, in fact, he won two awards for it. In 2015, then-mayor of New York Bill DeBlasio presented Connolly with the second-highest award in the NYPD for shooting Anthony Roman, an award given for acts of "extraordinar…
(2023-03-30). Mayor of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Fires Up Environmentalist Wrath. indybay.org While the mountains in general, and Mont Blanc in particular, are now being forced to rethink their future and their economic activities in a context of accelerated climate change, some municipalities seem to be taking these considerations rather lightly.
(2023-03-30). Know the signs of strep throat in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Image courtesy: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. "Group A streptococcal disease is a group of conditions caused by a bacteria called 'group A strep,'" says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "The one that people are probably most familiar with is strep throat. Strep throat is a relatively common infection,…
(2023-03-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is your exercise program heart-healthy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You're getting to the gym regularly. Meeting your friends for a walk around the block. Maybe aerobics class is your go-to exercise. But is your exercise program the best for your heart health? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease. Experts agree getting regular exercise is…
(2023-03-30). Consumer Health: What are the symptoms of TB? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World TB Day will be observed Friday, March 24, which makes this a good time to learn about this potentially serious infectious disease. In 2021, 7,882 cases of tuberculosis, or TB, were diagnosed in the U.S., and up to 13 million people in the U.S. were living with latent TB, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An estimated 10.6 million cases were diagnosed worldwide in 2021, according to the World Health Organization. TB is caused by…
(2023-03-30). Consumer Health: Colorectal cancer — risk factors and prevention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the risk factors for colorectal cancer and what you can do to prevent it. Cancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum often are referred to together as colorectal cancer. Approximately 106,970 new cases of colon cancer and 46,050 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, according to the American Cancer Society. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the…
(2023-03-30). Consumer Health: What do you know about cornea transplantation? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea. Nearly 80,000 corneal transplants were performed worldwide in 2021, according to the Eye Bank Association of America. More than 2 million people have recovered their sight through corneal transplants since 1961. Why it's done A cornea transplant most…
(2023-03-30). Science Saturday: Understanding the speed of brain communication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It often was thought that the speed of information transmitted among regions of the brain stabilized during early adolescence. A new study in Nature Neuroscience by Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues from the Netherlands found transmission speeds continue to increase into early adulthood. Because problems such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders can emerge in late adolescence and early adulthood, a better understanding of brain development may help clinicians offer therapies to treat these disorders. "A fundamental understanding…
(2023-03-30). Managing your health during Ramadan fasting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Depending on geography and the time of year when Ramadan occurs, daily fasting can range from as little as 10 hours in the winter months to more than 17 hours during the summer. This daily fast should not have a negative effect on health for most individuals. However, even if you have a chronic condition, including coronary artery disease,…
(2023-03-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Travel safety tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a group of friends with whom I love to travel. We plan several trips a year, and this spring we are planning to go outside the U.S. and visit the Caribbean. We will stay at an all-inclusive resort in a popular destination and do a few sightseeing day trips in the area. Are there things we should do to be safe while traveling? ANSWER: Travel is always a fun activity to enjoy…
(2023-03-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding chronic kidney disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease but did not have any symptoms, so far as I knew. Are there early symptoms that I missed? Is this hereditary? Should I be advising family members? Is this curable? Am I at risk for other issues? ANSWER: In its early stages, chronic kidney disease rarely causes noticeable symptoms. Kidney disease happens when the kidneys have been damaged and no longer work as they should. Kidneys are…
(2023-03-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…
(2023-03-30). Women in science: Q&A with Robin Patel, M.D. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robin Patel, M.D. Two events held early each year are opportunities to support and recognize the contributions of women in scientific fields. In February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science promotes full and equal access to and participation in science. Women's History Month in March is an opportunity to recognize women who have made significant contributions to science. Mayo Clinic physician researcher Robin Patel, M.D., shares her perspective and advice for others pursuing a research career in this…
(2023-03-30). Heart failure induces cardiac and stem cell aging, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Senescence is an aspect of aging that involves a biological dysfunction that occurs in response to repetitive stressors. Biological aging is associated with an increase in the incidence of cardiovascular disease, but whether heart failure is itself a senescent process independent of age is less clear. Senescent cells acquire a phenotype — characteristics that are genetically related — that may lead to inflammation and induce senescence in neighboring cells, which also can…
(2023-03-30). Five ways AI promises to transform organ transplants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to become a valuable tool for transplant to save more patients' lives. Recent studies have already shown promise in using AI to analyze large sets of data to discover important trends and patterns. In this expert alert, Mayo Clinic transplant experts share how this technology may improve outcomes for patients. "Physicians once practiced medicine without CT scans and with only limited lab tests. Now, these tools…
(2023-03-30). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on planning for a long race. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — You've thought about it for years. You've dreamed of crossing the finish line. It's on your bucket list, or maybe it's become a tradition. You've registered for a long-distance race like a 5K, 10K, half-marathon or marathon. So now's the time to plan and prepare for your big day. This critical process will be shaped by your experience and fitness level. First, get real and be honest with yourself. It can take…
(2023-03-30). Mayo Clinic cancer expert highlights advancements in treating multiple myeloma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — March is Myeloma Awareness Month, and Sikander Ailawadhi, M.D., hematologist/oncologist at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, shares details about new advancements in research leading to better outcomes for patients with multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon form of blood cancer in the bone marrow that affects less than 1% of the U.S. population, according to the American Cancer Society. While there is no cure, the disease can be treated with…
(2023-03-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can the MIND diet improve brain health? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You might be hearing more about the MIND diet of late. A recent study has added to the evidence that the diet, which includes a variety of brain-friendly foods, may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Angie Murad, a registered dietitian and nutritionist and patient educator at Mayo Clinic, explains the benefits of incorporating foods included in the MIND diet. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/hoPg4bkKemQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 01) is…
(2023-03-30). Babesiosis and what you need to know about the 2023 tick season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An infected black-legged tick can transmit babesiosis and other infections Tick season is underway in much of the U.S. This season, another tick-borne disease is on the list of concerns. That's because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found a significant increase in reported cases of babesiosis(bah-beez-E-oh-sis) infection in eastern parts of the U.S. "Babesiosis is another tick-borne disease that we hear about, in addition to Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and others," says Dr. Bobbi…
(2023-03-30). Innovative treatments for rectal cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic has been taking care of patients with rectal cancer for more than 100 years, dating back to the Mayo brothers. Even at that time, doctors were innovative with their approach to the care of patients with rectal cancer. That continues today as Mayo Clinic offers the latest in minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon, explains some of the surgical treatment options being offered. Watch: Dr. Eric…
(2023-03-30). Women in science: Q&A with Martha Grogan, M.D. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Martha Grogan March is Women's History Month and an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in science and research. Women make up just 33% of the world's researchers, according to the United Nations. That's changing according to Felicity Enders, Ph.D., director of the Office of Research Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. As is their role in the field. Today, there are "more women not only entering the field but also moving into leadership," she says. Among them…
(2023-03-30). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on choosing the right running shoes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Congratulations on setting a goal to run a long-distance race. You've just joined a group of more than 60 million people in the U.S. who participate in organized runs and races. Running doesn't require much gear, but well-fitting, running-specific shoes are a must. "Someone training for a long-distance run such as a marathon can log 800 or more miles before a race," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
(2023-03-30). Larry Makes Some Excellent Points. smoothiex12.blogspot.com At Judge's show.
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(2023-03-30). Saturday 4/22: Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Joe Kye, SURRIJA, and Nikbo. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2023-03-30). Thursday 4/13: Book Discussion: The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants. indybay.org Fabulosa Books | 489 Castro Street San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2023-03-30). Friday 4/21: Palo Alto: Earth Day March & Rally for Climate Justice and Family Fair. indybay.org King Plaza at Palo Alto City Hall | 250 Hamilton Ave. | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2023-03-30). Myanmar's military dissolves Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy, preventing it from participating in elections. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-03-30). In Memoriam: Melvin "Mel" King, Boston giant and committed fighter for Black liberation. liberationnews.org 
After decades of commitment to the cause of Black liberation and resident-led community development, beloved Boston giant and the city's first Black mayoral candidate, Melvin "Mel" King, has died at the age of 94.
(2023-03-30). México Announces In-Depth Investigation Into El Paso Tragedy Involving Death of Migrants. orinocotribune.com
(2023-03-30). PDVSA-Crypto Corruption Case Detainees Officially Charged. orinocotribune.com 
A presentation hearing of 23 people allegedly involved in the "PDVSA-Crypto" corruption plot was held, comprising 20 officials from Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), the National Superintendence of Crypto-assets (Sunacrip), and other businessmen, as well as three judges accused of plots in the judiciary. | Venezuelan Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, announced via social media that the detainees were presented this Tuesday, March 28, before the Second Control Judge. Nine public officials, ten businessmen, and one former deputy were presented, as well as three judges also accused of corruption. Saab pointed out…
(2023-03-30). Saturday 4/15: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Debt, by David Graeber. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-03-30). Juez rechaza prisión preventiva para la esposa de Castillo en Perú. telesurtv.net El magistrado peruano plantea que la Fiscalía debió solicitar la variación de la comparecencia simple y no solicitar de frente la prisión preventiva.
(2023-03-30). Presidente sirio modifica a cinco ministros de su gabinete. telesurtv.net Los cambios tiene como fin la remodelación de las carteras económicas para apalear la grave crisis que vive el país.
(2023-03-30). Corte Suprema de Brasil debate Marco Civil de Internet. telesurtv.net Participaron representantes de empresas que operan redes sociales como Google, Facebook y Twitter, entre otros funcionarios relacionados con la comunicación.
(2023-03-30). Director del OIEA recorre central nuclear de Zaporiyia. telesurtv.net El Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica (OIEA) elabora un concepto para la protección de la central nuclear de Zaporiyia.
(2023-03-30). Presidente Petro llama a delegación de paz tras atentado. telesurtv.net El mandatario de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, repudió este miércoles el ataque cometido contra una unidad del Ejército en la región del Catatumbo.
(2023-03-30). Desborde de río amazónico pone en emergencia a ciudad boliviana. telesurtv.net Cauce de río Acre subió unos 13 metros debido a lluvias. Gobierno central envía ayuda humanitaria a familias afectadas.
(2023-03-30). Sindicatos franceses aceptan invitación de Gobierno a reunirse. telesurtv.net Se reunirían entre el lunes 3 y el miércoles 5 de abril, antes de la próxima jornada de protestas contra la reforma de pensiones, convocada para el 6 de abril.
(2023-03-30). Indígenas de Guatemala fuerzan a derogar acuerdo gubernamental. telesurtv.net Ejecutivo deroga durante 60 días ley para regularizar el comercio informal. Comunidades indígenas levantan bloqueos de carreteras.
(2023-03-30). México afirma que no habrá impunidad sobre muerte de migrantes en incendio. telesurtv.net El presidente López Obrador adelantó que la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública dará a conocer un informe preliminar de las pesquisas.
(2023-03-30). Corte Constitucional de Ecuador admite juicio político contra presidente Lasso. telesurtv.net Para que se pueda destituir al presidente de la República se requieren 92 votos de los 137 asambleístas ecuatorianos.
(2023-03-30). Reportan primer caso humano de gripe aviar en Chile. telesurtv.net El pacientes es un hombre de 53 años de edad, quien está afectado por un cuadro de influenza grave, pero se encuentra estable.
(2023-03-30). Hospitalizan al papa Francisco por una infección respiratoria. telesurtv.net El sumo pontífice había acudido al hospital Policlínico Gemelli por algunos controles programados.
(2023-03-30). Presidente Maduro ratifica compromiso en lucha anticorrupción. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado destacó que no se detendrán en la lucha contra los bandidos y la corruptela.
(2023-03-30). Cifran en más de 700.000 las muertes por Covid-19 en Brasil. telesurtv.net Brasil resulta la segunda nación con más fallecidos por Covid-19, solo superada por EE.UU. con 1.1 millones de decesos.
(2023-03-30). Fuerzas nucleares de Rusia entrenan con misiles Yars. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas rusas se ejercitarán en el camuflaje de los misiles; así como en combatir medios de reconocimiento aéreo.
(2023-03-30). Rusia e Irán rechazan políticas incorrectas de Occidente. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso expresó que no hay una alternativa al acuerdo nuclear del que EE.UU. salió de manera unilateral.
(2023-03-30). Rusia suspende notificaciones a EE.UU. del tratado START III. telesurtv.net Riabkov espera que la OTAN evalúe adecuadamente lo que llevó a Moscú a decidir despliegue de armas nucleares en Belarús.
(2023-03-30). Brasil y China acuerdan acciones comerciales en monedas locales. telesurtv.net Durante el Seminario Económico Brasil-China se rubricaron dos acuerdos iniciales para implementar el mecanismo.
(2023-03-30). Costa Rica reforzará vigilancia para evitar delitos ambientales. telesurtv.net El operativo se activará el próximo sábado y culminará el domingo 9 de abril, se propone la protección de los recursos naturales.
(2023-03-30). ONU adopta resolución para la justicia climática. telesurtv.net Con la aprobación de esta resolución la CIJ tendrá que emitir un juicio sobre "las obligaciones que incumben a los estados" en la protección del sistema climático.
(2023-03-30). Realizan protestas contra reforma de pensiones en República Checa. telesurtv.net Las protestas fueron promovidas por los sindicatos en respuesta a los planes de extender la edad de jubilación de 65 a 68 años.
(2023-03-30). Siria denuncia nuevo ataque aéreo por parte de Israel. telesurtv.net El ataque se produjo alrededor de las 01H20 (hora local) y dejó dos efectivos heridos.
(2023-03-30). Gobierno dominicano adopta medidas ante sequía. telesurtv.net Las autoridades alertan que en los últimos cuatro meses, las lluvias han estado por debajo de los índices normales.
(2023-03-30). Identifican a ocho presuntos responsables por muerte de migrantes en México. telesurtv.net Se trata de dos agentes federales, un agente estatal de migración y cinco elementos de la empresa de seguridad privada.
(2023-03-30). Siguen las protestas contra reforma judicial en Israel. telesurtv.net Los disturbios continúan a pesar de que el Gobierno anunció el aplazamiento de la revisión del texto para fines de abril.
(2023-03-30). Tenants to City: Expand the Moratorium, Ban Evictions! indybay.org Eviction notice? Back rent? Know your rights, and how to use them.
(2023-03-30). The FBI Used An Undercover Cop With Pink Hair To Spy On Activists. popularresistance.org The young woman with long pink hair claimed to be from Washington state. One day during the summer of 2020, she walked into the Chinook Center, a community space for left-wing activists in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and offered to volunteer. | "She dressed in a way that was sort of noticeable," said Samantha Christiansen, a co-founder of the Chinook Center. But no one among the activists found that unusual or alarming; everyone has their own style. They accepted her into the community. | The pink-haired woman said her name was Chelsie. She also dropped regular hints about her chosen profession.
(2023-03-30). Saturday 4/1: All Out To Defend The French Workers General Strike-Their Fight Is Our Fight! indybay.org San Francisco French Consulate | 44 Montgomery St #3400, San Francisco, CA 94104…
(2023-03-30). California will respond to the Pan African Congress call for better seed movement. indybay.org Our California Pan African World Food and Ag Pavilion will offer proposed opportunities towards solutions that offer greater access to global seed research and development. 'We need to hear from farmers how we can continuously and sustainably bridge the gap between seed companies and the farming community, now more pronounced mainly by the negative impact of climate change. On our side, we will endeavor to work with the farmers to help increase the resilience and profitability of African farming in the face of climate change and other challenges,'
(2023-03-30). For an all-out strike in the public sector and beyond! Build independent rank-and-file committees. wsws.org The SGP calls on civil servants to form rank-and-file committees, independent of the trade unions, to take the strike into their own hands and to network with workers from other companies throughout Europe and internationally.
(2023-03-30). Tentative agreement would leave tens of thousands of Disney World workers in poverty. wsws.org The starting wage would increase under the new deal from $15 to $20 by 2025.
(2023-03-30). Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi expelled from Indian parliament after trumped-up criminal conviction. wsws.org Gandhi's expulsion was the culmination of a weeks-long campaign by the governing far-right BJP to denigrate and silence him after he raised pointed questions about Modi's connections to the billionaire Adani and his troubled corporate empire.
(2023-03-30). Sri Lanka: Kolonnawa residents denounce government's IMF-dictated austerity. wsws.org SEP campaigners spoke with residents at Sanhida Sevana, an 11-storey apartment block accommodating about 200 families about the impact of soaring prices, shortages and deteriorating services.
(2023-03-30). Indie rock duo Quasi returns to the fray with new album: "Thoughts and prayers won't get you there" wsws.org On their first album in a decade, Quasi comes out swinging but seems far from certain that the fight can be won.
(2023-03-30). The slanderous campaign of "Our Harvard Can Do Better" against Professor John Comaroff. wsws.org The group doesn't document any of its sweeping claims. What "sexual violence crisis"? What administration complicity in "harassment, misogyny, and discrimination"?
(2023-03-30). New Zealand high school teachers hold second one-day strike. wsws.org The unions are seeking to divide teachers and block the development of a mass working class movement against the Labour Party government's austerity agenda.
(2023-03-30). Fear of rank-and-file rebellion looms on last day of UAW convention. wsws.org In a report on the 2021 Deere strike, UAW Vice President Chuck Browning said officials had faced a "serpent" of opposition from workers.
(2023-03-30). Australia: Labor win in NSW election will not end wage cuts or dire conditions for public sector workers. wsws.org Labor's victory will mean continuing massive cuts to real wages, with tiny nominal increases that the government and the union bureaucracy hope will subdue mounting anger in the working class.
(2023-03-30). Los Angeles area high school students express support for education workers continuing struggle against sellout tentative agreement. wsws.org Students said they supported teachers getting regular hours and more than "poverty" wages.
(2023-03-30). Will Lehman files official protest with Department of Labor over illegitimate UAW elections. wsws.org Lehman's complaint contains new and damning information on the close relationship between the Monitor and the auto companies, requiring the Monitor's removal from a re-vote.
(2023-03-30). Washington's Summit for Democracy reaches new heights of hypocrisy. wsws.org The Biden administration's criterion for an invitation to its second Summit for Democracy was whether a government was aligned with US war policies against Russia and China.
(2023-03-30). University of Michigan graduate student workers strike for living wage. wsws.org The plea by the university, that there is no money, for the kind of raise the graduate students are demanding is a lie. The University of Michigan is one of the wealthiest universities in the US.
(2023-03-30). Aboriginal workers raise concerns about Australia's Voice to parliament. wsws.org "We often say, if it doesn't suit big business then it won't happen. They hold the purse strings, and they hold the power. Governments make the announcements but they're only puppets for big business."
(2023-03-30). Adenovirus outbreak in Indian state of West Bengal ravaging children. wsws.org During February and March, pediatric health care facilities in West Bengal were overwhelmed by an adenovirus outbreak.
(2023-03-30). No to French unions' "mediation" with the state! Mobilize workers to bring down Macron! wsws.org Workers must mobilize in strikes and protests—independently of the union bureaucracies, who are seeking "mediation" with the government to impose its pension cuts—and bring down Macron.
(2023-03-30). The Truth About Electric Cars and The Dangers of Large Lithium-Ion Batteries. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). United States: The new banking crisis. greenleft.org.au The United States hopes to stave off such a general collapse of the currency system, writes Barry Sheppard. This threat gives the capitalist class great extortion power to insist that the US government bail out the big banks.
(2023-03-30). The Devastating Environmental Side Effects of the Electric Car Boom. globalresearch.ca First published on August 7 2020 | The United Nations (U.N.) announced in August 2020 that the electric car boom will result in a number of devastating ecological side effects for the planet. | While the shift to electric cars reflects ongoing …
(2023-03-30). Communist Party of the Philippines calls on NPA to "stir up and spread flames" of armed struggle. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Communist Party of the Philippines. | The leadership of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) today, March 28, issued a statement on the occasion of 54th anniversary of the New People's Army (NPA) tomorrow, March 29. The CPP exhorted the NPA's commanders and Red fighters to "stir up and spread the flames of the people's war for national freedom and democracy." | The Central Committee of the CPP cited "intensified imperialist oppression against the Filipino people" and emphasized the need to "attain freedom from US control and dominatio…
(2023-03-30). Trade unionists across U.S. demand University of South Florida not fire employee for protesting. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – Almost 200 trade unionists and supporters signed an open letter to the University of South Florida demanding AFSCME member Chrisley Carpio keep her job. Carpio is one of the protesters the USF Police Department brutalized at a Students for a Democratic Society protest for diversity on March 6. She is one of four protesters arrested and facing felony charges for battery on a law enforcement officer. Carpio was placed on administrative leave on March 7. | USF human resources emailed Chrisley Carpio on Wednesday, March 22 with a notice of a Monday, March 27 hearing on a request for her termination. Carpi…
(2023-03-30). Europe Abandons All-Electric Car Mandate. Stupidity of the CO2 Transition. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-30). American Plan 2.0: The Global Fragility Act Unfolds. libya360.wordpress.com Kim Ives People walk past an abandoned police station in the Drouillard neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Nov. 7, 2022. (Adriana Zehbrauskas/The New York Times) The Global Fragility Act may wear the humanitarian garb of USAID, but it is fundamentally a military deployment. In the late 1980s, after the fall of Jean—Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier…
(2023-03-30). Chechen Fighters Sign Deal with Ukraine to Form All-Chechen Brigade to Fight Russians. libya360.wordpress.com Jeremy Kuzmarov Foreign soldiers who volunteered to fight for Ukraine participate in training exercises. Kiev is welcoming Chechens to join the war against Russia. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty / Geovien So Jihadists coming fresh from Syria exemplify yet again that War on Terror is a fraud. In early March, Asia Times reported that the Ukrainian government under Volodymyr…
(2023-03-30). NSW Labor wins 'battle of civility' in lacklustre campaign. greenleft.org.au Far from a groundswell, NSW Labor government received only a 3.6% swing, after 12 years of Coalition neoliberalism. James Wyner reports.
(2023-03-30). Sydney University staff votes to continue strike action at historic meeting. greenleft.org.au At the biggest National Tertiary Education Union meeting ever held at Sydney University, union members voted for two days of strikes to be held on March 31 and April 5. Markela Panegyres reports.
(2023-03-30). The Heat: Israel Political Crisis. america.cgtn.com 
Mass protests in Israel force the government to put a temporary hold on a controversial plan to reform the judiciary. What happens next? For months, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been taking to the streets across the country to protest what they say are …
(2023-03-30). Quale Ucraina sosteniamo? . globalresearch.ca Lo slogan "Sostegno all'Ucraina" continua a prosperare. Coloro che lo promuovono sanno che gli ucraini sono stati il popolo più martirizzato in Europa PRIMA della guerra? Proprio a causa di colui che l'Occidente ama… il presidente Zelensky. In sintesi, ecco …
(2023-03-30). India: Long march by farmers in Maharashtra succeeds after gov't accepts demands. greenleft.org.au Thousands of Indian farmers in the state of Maharashtra held a successfu long march to demand crop price guarantees, land ownership rights for tribal farmers, immediate financial relief and loan waivers, reports Peoples Dispatch/Globetrotter News Service.
(2023-03-30). India: People will have easier access to tuberculosis treatment after patent extension rejected. greenleft.org.au The Indian Patent Office rejected pharmacuetical company Janssen's application for an extension of its patent on a drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis, reports Peoples Dispatch/Globetrotter News Service.
(2023-03-30). ACTU, NSW Teachers Federation question AUKUS nuclear submarines. greenleft.org.au The Australian Council of Trade Unions and the NSW Teachers' Federation are concerned about the rise in militarism linked with the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. Pip Hinman reports.
(2023-03-30). Video: Most Serious Economic and Social Crisis in World History. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca First published on March 23, 2023 | We are currently at the crossroads of the Most Serious Economic and Social Crisis in World History. It is an outright war against all humanity: the Planet's 8 billion people. | Starting with the corona …
(2023-03-30). Video: War and Crimes against Humanity. "Fake Intelligence" and the Destruction of Countries. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca US War Crimes: | In this video interview, Michel Chossudovsky reviews the war crimes committed by US-NATO against numerous countries in the wake of World War II, as well as the "fake intelligence" and media propaganda used to justify the invasion …
(2023-03-30). Punto Deportivo: øQué novedades trae la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol? (+Video). cubadebate.cu Este miércoles 29 de marzo comenzó en todo el país la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, luego de la participación de Cuba en el Clásico Mundial, evento en el que el Team Asere concluyó cuarto. Ya esto es un aliciente para el campeonato doméstico, el que trae varias novedades. Conócelas en el Punto Deportivo.
(2023-03-30). El pueblo cubano es el principal protagonista de la victoria en las Elecciones Nacionales. cubadebate.cu
(2023-03-30). Los campeones granmenses debutan con triunfo en la Serie Nacional. cubadebate.cu Este juego fue histórico por varias razones: por primera vez en la historia, el cuerpo de árbitros estuvo conformado por cuatro mujeres dirigidas por la experimentada capitalina Yanet Moreno; se llevó a cabo el retiro oficial del avezado mentor granmense Carlos Martí y la tribuna deliró con la presencia en el cajón de bateo del slugger Alfredo Despaigne.
(2023-03-30). Aguas de La Habana planea mantenimientos de obras hidráulicas. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de minimizar afectaciones por salideros y mejorar el abasto de agua, la empresa Aguas de La Habana prevé el cambio de tramos de conductoras y el mantenimiento en redes hidráulicas. Marioly Guillart, subdirectora adjunta de Mantenimiento a Acueductos, dijo que se pronostica el cambio a 32 tramos de conductoras con extensión de cinco kilómetros.
(2023-03-30). China y Brasil avanzan en negociaciones y descartan el dólar estadounidense. cubadebate.cu Según una nota divulgada la víspera, China y Brasil han dado un paso más para avanzar en las negociaciones de comercio e inversión entre ambos países, que se realizarán directamente entre el real brasileño y el yuan chino, descartando el uso del dólar estadounidense. Dos acuerdos iniciales fueron firmados este miércoles en Pekín, durante el Foro Empresarial Brasil-China.
(2023-03-30). Ecuador: Corte Constitucional aprueba juicio político contra Lasso. cubadebate.cu La Corte Constitucional de Ecuador, con seis votos a favor y tres en contra, dio luz verde la víspera al juicio político contra el presidente Guillermo Lasso, tras emitir un dictamen de la admisibilidad parcial en relación con presuntos delitos contra la seguridad del Estado a raíz de una investigación sobre una trama de corrupción en las empresas públicas del país.
(2023-03-30). Leading U.S. War Propagandist John Kirby Thinks Depleted Uranium Is Just Fine. davidswanson.org
(2023-03-30). WeChat pushes forward: Palm swiping nextlar. ecns.cn Cross-border payments from the WeChat Pay digital wallet platform now covers 69 countries and regions, with more than 1,000 overseas cooperating institutions, according to a senior manager at the company.
(2023-03-30). China, Brazil no longer use U.S. dollar as intermediary. ecns.cn China and Brazil have reached an agreement to not use the U.S. dollar as an intermediary any longer, but trade in their own currencies directly, the Brazilian government said on Wednesday.
(2023-03-30). Xiongan New Area adopts new vehicle license plates. ecns.cn With approval from the Chinese Ministry of Public Security on Thursday, Xiongan New Area in Hebei Province started using its own license plate series, which begins with the letter "X," the first letter of "Xiongan" in Pinyin, marking the addition of a new license plate letter sequence for Hebei.
(2023-03-30). Chinese researchers develop biodegradable, recyclable glass. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have developed a new type of biodegradable and biorecyclable glass, offering an eco-friendly alternative with a minimal environmental footprint.
(2023-03-30). Chinese FM meets PNG counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Papua New Guinea (PNG) Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Justin Tkatchenko on Thursday in Boao, Hainan Province, and pledged to boost bilateral ties.
(2023-03-30). China's first 10,000-tonne cable-laying vessel unveiled in Jiangxi. ecns.cn With a total length of 155 meters and a width of 23.2 meters, Longyin 9 has a maximum speed of 15 knots and 60 days endurance for sustainable missions. It can carry 10,000 tonnes of cables and is capable of laying cables across the Pacific Ocean starting from China in one go.
(2023-03-29). Insect Apocalypse in the Anthropocene, Part 3. mronline.org 
Ian Angus on chemical warfare against insects.
(2023-03-29). Hersh: Nord Stream explosion decision possibly 'anger' or 'punishment. mronline.org 
Journalist Seymour Hersh, in an interview with Daily China, explains the reasoning behind the Nord Stream's explosion by the U.S., following his reports revealing that the US is behind the explosions.
(2023-03-29). Corbyn accuses Labour leadership of 'denigrating party's democratic foundations'. mronline.org 
Sir Keir confirms plans to permanently block the former Labour leader from the parliamentary party.
(2023-03-29). France burns as millions protest to defend pensions. mronline.org March 23 was a national day of action, a general strike, organized by the labor unions in France.
(2023-03-29). Why the main players behind the Israeli protest movement are bringing the confrontation to a head. mronline.org 
The protests roiling Israel represent a struggle over its future. The traditional elite is in an existential fight to maintain power, while the ascendant religious-nationalist majority seeks to redefine the state.
(2023-03-29). Moscow calls out U.S.' rules-based order in Europe. mronline.org 
Baroness Goldie is an experienced Scottish politician and life peer who served as Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party from 2005 to 2011 and as the UK's Minister of State for Defence since 2019. She is anything but a party girl like Liz Truss who often had to swallow her indiscreet words betraying ignorance.
(2023-03-29). US threatened to invade International Criminal Court. Now it loves ICC for targeting Putin. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The US government imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, threatened to arrest judges, and passed a "Hague Invasion Act". Previously, the ICC only prosecuted Africans. But now that it wants to arrest Russian President Putin, Washington praises the court (while still refusing to join it).
(2023-03-29). Sen. Rand Paul to Block Sen. Josh Hawley's Bill to Ban TikTok. news.antiwar.com Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) plans to block a bill introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) that would ban the popular video-sharing app TikTok, The Hill reported Wednesday. Hawley's bill, the No TikTok on United States Devices Act, would prohibit the app from being downloaded in the US and ban commercial activity with TikTok's parent company, …
(2023-03-29). Saudi Arabia to Join Shanghai Cooperation Organization. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia's cabinet approved a decision for Riyadh to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a Eurasian security and economic bloc that was founded in 2001 by China, Russia, and several Central Asian countries. According to Saudi state media, Riyadh has approved a memorandum that would make Saudi Arabia a dialogue partner of …
(2023-03-29). Senate Votes to Repeal Iraq War AUMFs. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Wednesday voted to repeal the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) that was used for the invasion of Iraq and the 1991 AUMF that was passed for the Gulf War. The bill passed in a vote of 66-30 and now heads to the House. Repealing the Iraq war AUMFs …
(2023-03-29). China Tells Taiwan President Not to Meet With US House Speaker as She Heads to US. news.antiwar.com China on Wednesday warned that it would respond if Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) while she visits the US as part of a trip to Central America. Tsai departed for her trip to Guatemala and Belize, two countries that maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taipei. On the way there, …
(2023-03-29). Russia Says Ukraine Using Longer-Range US-Provided Rockets. news.antiwar.com Moscow announced that it downed for the first time a longer-range rocket that the US has provided to Ukrainian forces. The Russian Defense Ministry said it downed a Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB), a munition made by Boeing that can hit targets up to 94 miles away, nearly twice the range of the missiles …
(2023-03-29). Zelensky Says if He Loses Bakhmut, He Will Be Pushed to 'Compromise' With Russia. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told The Associated Press on Wednesday that if the Donbas city of Bakhmut falls to Russia, he would be pressured to "compromise" with Moscow. "Our society will feel tired" if the Russians win in Bakhmut, Zelensky said. "Our society will push me to have compromise with them." He said if Bakhmut …
(2023-03-29). Senate Votes Down Amendment to Create Special Watchdog for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Tuesday night voted down an amendment to create a special inspector general to oversee the over $113 billion that the US has authorized to spend on the war in Ukraine. The amendment, which was introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), failed in a vote of 26-68, with 24 Republicans and only two …
(2023-03-29). Changing the Rules of the Banking Game. strategic-culture.org 
A state-owned bank on the model of the Bank of North Dakota can provide low-interest loans, liquidity and financial sovereignty, writes Ellen Brown. | By Ellen BROWN | On CNN on March 14, Roger Altman, a former deputy Treasury secretary in the Clinton administration, said that American banks were
(2023-03-29). ICC Irreversibly Crosses the Line of Legal Decency. strategic-culture.org ICC is a disgrace to law in all its civilised forms. State parties should be encouraged to withdraw from it while it is still possible for them to avoid embarrassment by association. | Acting at the behest of its political controllers and paymasters, the racist International Criminal Court [ICC], whose principal activity since its founding in 2003 has been the malicious persecution of black African leaders, now, for a change, targets for judicial abuse a distinguished Eurasian figure. | Observers with an attention span of more than fifteen minutes (which would exclude the vast majority in the bamboozled Western c…
(2023-03-29). The New York Times Is A Disgusting Militarist Smut Rag. strategic-culture.org By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | The "paper of record" for the most murderous and tyrannical nation on earth, The New York Times has been
(2023-03-29). Tchaikovsky's NATO Requiem. strategic-culture.org NATO's campaign against Tchaikovsky and, by extension, against all Russian and global culture may best be viewed as a chess game where NATO are the white hats and civilisation must play black. | NATO's campaign against Tchaikovsky and, by extension, against all Russian and global culture may best be viewed as a chess game where NATO are the white hats and civilisation must play black. NATO's aim in this sick game is to uncouple Tchaikovsky from the rest of his team, to control the cultural centre of the board and, by removing him from their cultural chess board, to pulverise Russian culture, to demote the Russian…
(2023-03-29). Detroit Remains Mired in Poverty as City Council Approves $800 Million Tax Giveaway to the Rich. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). Yemenis Mark Eight Years Of Disastrous War Amid Hopes Of Peace. popularresistance.org Thousands took to the streets across major Yemeni cities including Sanaa, Sa'ada, and Taiz on Sunday, March 26, to mark the eighth anniversary of the beginning of the Saudi-led aggression in the country. The protesters reiterated their demand for an end to the aggression and the lifting of the blockade on the country. The leaders of the Houthi movement have called these essential conditions for peace. | The National Day of Resilience and Steadfastness, as March 26 is celebrated by the Yemenis, symbolizes their resolve amid the large-scale destruction caused by the Saudi-led coalition's airstrikes and blockade.
(2023-03-29). ELN kills at least 9 soldiers in northeast Colombia: military. colombiareports.com ELN guerrillas killed at least nine soldiers in an attack on an army base in northeast Colombia, according to the military. Another nine soldiers were injured in the attack that…
(2023-03-29). Fresh Clashes Rock France As Protests Shift To Water Dispute. popularresistance.org French police again clashed with protesters on Saturday as campaigners in the southwest sought to stop the construction of giant water storage facilities, the latest flashpoint as social tensions erupt nationwide. | The violent scenes at Sainte-Soline came after days of unrest over President Emmanuel Macron's pensions reform, which forced the cancellation of a visit by Britain's King Charles. | The protest movement against the pension reform has turned into the biggest domestic crisis of Macron's second mandate, with police and protesters clashing daily in Paris and other cities over the past week.
(2023-03-29). Renowned Chicana muralist Judy Baca receives National Medal of Arts. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joseph R. Biden presented the 2021 National Medals of Arts in conjunction with the National Humanities Medals on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in a late afternoon live-streamed ceremony in the East Room of the White House. Among the recipients was radical Los Angeles-based artist and muralist Judy Baca. National Endowment for …
(2023-03-29). TikTok on trial: The latest front in the U.S. tech war on China. liberationnews.org 
Make no mistake: the TikTok hearings had nothing to do with the baseless threat of Chinese surveillance and everything to do with maintaining the dominance of American capitalism.
(2023-03-29). China-Focused TikTok Scrutiny Ignores Similar Privacy Concerns in US-Owned Apps. truthout.org A bipartisan group of senators has introduced the RESTRICT Act, which would allow the federal government to potentially ban technology from countries the U.S. considers to be adversaries, including China. Last Thursday, congressmembers grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew during a five-hour hearing on the app's ties to the Chinese government, its data practices and its effects on children's mental… |
(2023-03-29). Uruguay: Workers strike against proposed pension reform to raise retirement age. greenleft.org.au Workers and unions led strikes in Uruguay on March 23 against the right-wing Luis Lacalle Pou government's proposed pension reforms, which include raising the retirement age from 60 to 65, reports Ana Zorita.
(2023-03-29). In split decision, US apex court rejects Steven Donziger's review plea despite irregularities. peoplesdispatch.org The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected a review petition by environmental lawyer and indigenous rights advocate Steven Donziger against a 2021 ruling by a federal judge convicting him of contempt. The decision to reject the petition was delivered on Monday, March 27, based on a split verdict with two of the nine justices dissenting with the decision. | Donziger was held guilty of six charges of criminal contempt by senior district judge Loretta Preska of the US Southern District Court of New York in July 2021. In October 2021, he was sentenced to six months in prison, even after having spent more tha…
(2023-03-29). Military Situation In Donbass On March 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army captured Nikolskie Dacha in the south of Ugledar; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue on the western outskirts of Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Pervomaiske and its outskirts; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU were reported near Bilogorivka; | Up to 100 Ukrainian servicemen, 3 p…
(2023-03-29). Military Situation In Iraq On March 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-03-29). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On March 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Artillery duels between the AFU and Russian forces continue in the area of Gulyaipole; | Artillery duels between the AFU and Russian forces continue in the area of Orikhiv; | Up to 50 Ukrainian servicemen, 4 motor vehicles and 1 tank were destroyed by Russian artillery in the South Donetsk and Zaporozhye region, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 40 Ukrainian servicemen, 3 motor vehicles and 1 howitzer were destroyed by Russian artillery in t…
(2023-03-29). Military Situation In Syria On March 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-03-29). Ohio River Disaster As Barge Hauling 1,400 Tons Of Methanol Smashes Into Dam. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Originally published by Three large barges, one carrying 1,400 tons of methanol, were wedged against a dam and partially submerged, on the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky, following their detachment from a tugboat. | The Louisville Metropolitan Emergency Services said the navigation accident occurred early Tuesday morning when t…
(2023-03-29). The Western Media War Erases The Truth. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Here's how the media manipulated Princess Victoria Alliata's speech in Moscow | Written by Piero Messina | There are wars that are fought with weapons, there are wars that are fought with weapons and the media. Since February 24 last year, the West has declared an all-out media war against Russia. Any free voice is repressed, any dissent is ridiculed. In Europe and in the United States, it is almost forbidden not to be against Putin. | For over a year now, the global information machine has be…
(2023-03-29). Hezbollah Mourns Fighter Who Was Reportedly Killed In Syria. southfront.org 
Hezbollah fighter Zaid Jaber Shabib, aka "Abu Ali Haidar". Via Twitter. | On March 28, Lebanon's Hezbollah mourned one of its fighters which led to speculations on where and how he lost his life. | In a statement, the group said that Zaid Jaber Shabib from the southern Lebanese town of Jibchit, who was known by his nom de guerre "Abu Ali Haidar," had "martyred" while carrying out "his jihadi duty." No further details were provided by the Iran-allied group. | Several Syrian activist…
(2023-03-29). In Video: Israel Launches New SAR Spy Satellite Into Orbit. southfront.org 
Israel's Ofek-13 reconnaissance satellite takes off from central Israel on March 29, 2023. (Israeli Defense Ministry) | On March 29, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that it has successfully launched the Ofeq-13 synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) spy satellite into orbit. "The Ofeq-13 satellite is an observation satellite with advanced capabilities," the ministry said in a statement after the launch. | SAR satellites are used to provide 24-hour all-weather Earth observation, as they rely on r…
(2023-03-29). Iraqi F-16 Fighter Jets Hit ISIS Hideouts In Kirkuk (Video). southfront.org 
File image. | On March 29, the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) launched a series of airstrikes against hideouts of ISIS in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk. | In a statement, the Iraqi Security Media Cell said that the IQAF launched the airstrikes in coordination with the Directorate of Military Intelligence. The cell released footage of the pinpoint airstrikes which were carried out by F-16IQ fighter jets. Several terrorists of ISIS were reportedly killed as a result of the airstrikes. | This was the third wave of…
(2023-03-29). Russia To Host Talks With Turkey, Iran and Syria Next April. southfront.org 
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov. Sputnik / Alexey Filippov | The deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey, Iran and Syria may meet in Moscow in early April, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov was quoted as saying on March 27 by the RIA Novosti news agency. | The senior diplomat said that the situation in Syria and the normalization process between Ankara and Damascus are to be the key focus of the talks. | The normalization process achieved a major breakthrough last December when the d…
(2023-03-29). Russian Air Defenses Intercepted First GLSDB Over Special Operation Zone. southfront.org 
The GLSDB system. Source: Saab Group | On March 28, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced, for the very first time, the interception of a Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) over the special military operation zone in Ukraine. "Air defense systems intercepted eighteen HIMARS multiple rocket launchers and one GLSDB guided missile in a day," the ministry's spokesman, Lieutenant General Igor Yevgenyevich Konashenkov, said during his daily briefing. | The GLSDB, which was develop…
(2023-03-29). Russian Lancet Drones Destroy 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 | Between March 24 and 29, Russian news sources shared several videos documenting recent strikes with Lancet loitering munitions against Kiev forces in the special military operation zone. | The strikes destroyed or damaged two American-made M777 towed 155 mm howitzer, a Soviet-made 2S3 Akatsi…
(2023-03-29). Iran, U.S. Clash In Northeastern Syria. southfront.org 
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(2023-03-29). Australia becomes first country to approve psychedelics as form of medicine. nationofchange.org Australia is reclassifying them as "controlled substances" and making them available for use in managed medical settings.
(2023-03-29). Vermont Dairy Workers Battle Corporate Greed and Demand "Milk With Dignity" truthout.org Migrant workers face brutal conditions from the borders to the fields and factories of the U.S. As The Wall Street Journal documented, President Joe Biden's continuation of Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies has led to 2.2 million arrests and 890 deaths on the border, both record numbers. Migrants are fleeing economic crises often caused by U.S. policies as well as oppressive regimes… |
(2023-03-29). Playing with Financial Fire. dissidentvoice.org Capitalism, Marx said, is unceasingly prone to crisis. His observation applies as much to financial capital as to industrial capital, as the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank of New York attest. In their pursuit of profits, banks make loans that borrowers cannot repay or back the loans with assets that lose …
(2023-03-29). Chris Hedges: The Donald Trump Problem. mintpressnews.com
(2023-03-29). Federal Judge Says Mike Pence Must Testify in January 6 Probe. truthout.org A federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence must testify before a Justice Department grand jury in an investigation examining efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Pence was subpoenaed by special counsel Jack Smith in February to testify on the plot to overturn the election and former President Donald Trump's actions surrounding January 6, 2021 — the day a mob of… |
(2023-03-29). FL Students Protest GOP Bill to Eliminate Diversity Programs on State Campuses. truthout.org Students from colleges and universities across Florida protested on Tuesday against a Republican proposal that would effectively ban courses and activities on diversity at institutions of higher learning. House Bill 999, which was proposed earlier this month, would ban colleges and universities from funding "any programs or campus activities that espouse diversity, equity, or inclusion or Critical… |
(2023-03-29). Idaho Poised to Pass First Bill Banning Interstate Travel for Abortion. truthout.org The Idaho state legislature has forwarded an anti-abortion proposal that would criminalize the transportation of minors to other states for abortion services. House Bill 242 creates a brand new crime — abortion trafficking — that is defined as the transportation of an Idaho-based minor to another state for an abortion without their parents' or guardians' consent. The bill would make so-called… |
(2023-03-29). Saturday 4/22: WAR REFUGEES: "THREE MINUTES: A LENGTHENING" + SACHS' "ALL ELSE FAILED" indybay.org 992 Valencia St on the corner of 21st and Valencia…
(2023-03-29). How Indigenous land management practices are a blueprint for climate-resilient agriculture. nationofchange.org As a rapidly warming world strains at the shortcomings in industrial farming, key lessons can be taken from Indigenous practices.
(2023-03-29). Undocumented Workers and Freelancers Demand Unemployment Safety Net in New York. truthout.org New York State's social safety net contains a gaping hole: hundreds of thousands of workers whose labor is central to the state's economy are excluded from receiving unemployment insurance. Freelancers, cash economy workers, formerly incarcerated people and undocumented workers are among the large swath of New Yorkers shut out of receiving unemployment protections that "traditional" workers take… |
(2023-03-29). Calculated Exonerations: Command Responsibility and War Crimes in Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). President Petro Responds to Bukele's Social Media Post. orinocotribune.com On Monday night, the President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, reported that the Salvadoran Naval Force seized about 1.2 tons of cocaine and captured three Colombians in Pacific Ocean waters. | The drugs, valued at $30 million according to Bukele, were transported some 963 kilometers from Bocana El Cordoncillo, an estuary in the La Paz department. | "It is estimated at approxima…
(2023-03-29). Market entities to get regulator's backing. ecns.cn China has made progress in stabilizing the development of market entities and optimizing its business environment. In the future, more efforts will be made for the innovative development of market entities…
(2023-03-29). Daqing Oilfield hits major milestone. ecns.cn The oilfield secured an annual crude output of more than 50 million tons from 1976 to 2002 and was hailed by many as a miracle in the history of oilfield development.
(2023-03-29). China, Saudi Arabia strengthen ties. ecns.cn Business ties between China and Saudi Arabia have been further consolidated with industry leaders from both economies entering a number of new cooperation agreements over the past few months.
(2023-03-29). Experts: China to stay world's most important manufacturing hub. ecns.cn Global trade dependence on Asia, including China, remains stable, and the country will never lose its status as the world's most important manufacturing hub, despite certain U.S. moves that have been disrupting global industrial and supply chains.
(2023-03-29). Boao Forum sanguine on Asia prospects. ecns.cn The Asian economy is on track for recovery with strong resilience and vitality despite pressure from weakening global demand and mounting uncertainties, according to a key report issued on Tuesday.
(2023-03-29). China to formulate key automotive chip standards by 2025. ecns.cn China aims to formulate more than 30 key automotive chip standards by 2025 in its latest push to accelerate the development of its homegrown semiconductor industry, according to a draft released by the country's top industry regulator.
(2023-03-29). 40 migrants die in fire at Mexico facility. ecns.cn A fire that started as a protest led to the deaths of at least 40 people at a migrant detention center in Ciudad Juarez, a Mexican city across from El Paso, Texas.
(2023-03-29). Canada relaxes ban on foreign homebuyers. ecns.cn Canada has eased its ban on residential property purchases by foreign buyers three months after the law came into force.
(2023-03-29). China and ASML exchange views on development in China. ecns.cn Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Dutch chip-making equipment maker ASML's CEO Peter Wennink exchanged views on ASML's development in China and other issues on Tuesday.y.
(2023-03-29). Tibetans mark anniversary of emancipation of serfs. ecns.cn People from all walks of life across the Tibet autonomous region held activities on Tuesday to mark the 64th anniversary of the abolition of feudal serfdom and celebrate the liberation of a million serfs.
(2023-03-29). Watchdog aims to protect firms online. ecns.cn China's top cyberspace regulator announced a series of special operations targeting cyberspace governance, and pledged to protect the lawful online rights of enterprises on Tuesday.
(2023-03-29). Hangzhou upgrades social welfare system. ecns.cn The government of Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, has recently upgraded the province's social assistance system to guarantee the livelihoods of people with low incomes.
(2023-03-29). Boarding schools ensure fairer education in Tibet. ecns.cn The boarding school system in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has ensured that both rural and urban students can equally receive quality education and the will of the parents and students is fully respected when choosing to live in the schools or not.
(2023-03-29). IOC to decide on Russian participation at Paris Olympics at 'appropriate time'. ecns.cn The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive board has recommended the return to competition of Russian and Belarusian athletes as individual neutrals, but has yet to decide whether they can compete at next year's Paris Olympics.
(2023-03-29). U.S. urged to stop smearing and suppressing Chinese companies. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that it opposes the U.S.' overstretching the concept of national security to hobble foreign companies and abusing state power to disrupt normal market rules and order.
(2023-03-29). Any attempt to create 'two Chinas' or 'one China, one Taiwan' will not succeed: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The attempt to create "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan" will not succeed, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday at a press conference.
(2023-03-29). Many challenges to Asian development finance need tackling : Boao report. ecns.cn Many challenges need to be tackled facing development finance in Asia, and there is an urgent need to expand financing sources, said a report released by Boao Forum for Asia on Tuesday.
(2023-03-29). Chinese FM denounces 'debt trap' accusation. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday hit back at criticism that loans related to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) are a "debt trap", saying that China does not accept this.
(2023-03-29). Scientists discover prehistoric carnivorous giant panda. ecns.cn A team of Chinese paleontologists along with their U.S. counterparts have discovered an extinct predatory family of giant pandas that were characterized by long limbs and excellent running abilities.
(2023-03-29). Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou visits Sun Yat-sen mausoleum. ecns.cn A delegation led by Ma visited the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing Tuesday morning.
(2023-03-29). Left-line of Guigala Tunnel on S5 expressway drilled through in Tibet. ecns.cn Drone photo shows the S5 expressway connecting Lhasa and Tsetang in Zhanang County of Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, March 28, 2023.
(2023-03-29). No atmosphere found at faraway Earth-sized world. ecns.cn The Webb Space Telescope has found no evidence of an atmosphere at one of the seven rocky, Earth-sized planets orbiting another star.
(2023-03-29). Crops thrive on terraced fields in Shanxi. ecns.cn Crops decorate the terraced fields on loess plateau with green and yellow colors in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, March 28, 2023.
(2023-03-29). China announces '2022 archaeological discoveries of the year'. ecns.cn China released a list of the top 10 archaeological findings of 2022 on Tuesday.
(2023-03-29). Xinjiang adds rail services so tourists can experience region's grand scenery. ecns.cn To enable people to explore the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region's grand and diverse scenery more conveniently, regional authorities plan to launch some 100 special rail services for tourists this year.
(2023-03-29). John Kiriakou: US Solitary Confinement. scheerpost.com 
Most states have at least considered initiatives to do away with, or to reduce the use of, isolation in their prison systems, according to the latest major report on the subject. But there's bad news too.
(2023-03-29). "Lesser Evil" Biden Wants More Border Patrol Than MAGA Republicans. scheerpost.com 
Over the weekend, Biden bragged about his support for even more resources than "MAGA Republicans." to "secure the border" on Twitter. This is "lesser evilism" in action.
(2023-03-29). Pentagon Leaders Admit Defense Funding "Wish Lists" Are a Bad Practice. scheerpost.com 
(2023-03-29). UN Security Council Won't Probe Nord Stream Bombing. scheerpost.com 
(2023-03-29). 'We're Not Gonna Fix It,' Says GOP Congressman After Nashville Mass Shooting. scheerpost.com 
Rep. Tim Burchett's response to the leading killer of U.S. children stands in stark contrast to his zeal for banning drag shows: "Dadgummit, we don't put up with that crap in Tennessee."
(2023-03-29). "La acuñación de la sangre de los niños en capital" — Superexplotación de los niños inmigrantes. workers.org 
El horror retratado en un reciente reportaje del New York Times sobre el trabajo infantil de los inmigrantes demuestra la actualidad de lo que escribió Karl Marx hace 156 años. La monumental obra de Marx, "El Capital", fue una tremenda contribución teórica, que describe con meticuloso detalle cómo funciona el . . . |
(2023-03-29). New Australian proposals for health reform should follow the lead of Aboriginal community-controlled health services. peoplesdispatch.org The proposal for new primary health care reform in Australia is missing the opportunity to move towards a community-based system.A more root-and-branch reform of the country's primary health care system is required…
(2023-03-29). Futuro Investigates: How to Stay Safe From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. latinorebels.com Despite New York City having a law mandating carbon monoxide detectors for nearly two decades, CO-related violations still happen often. Read the first in a series of reports on carbon monoxide by Roxanne Scott for Futuro Investigates—also available in Spanish!
(2023-03-29). Selected Articles: Mass Psychosis: When Will We Free Ourselves From Toxic Propaganda, If Not Now? globalresearch.ca 
By If mass psychosis entails a detachment from reality, then Westerners in particular are suffering from mass-psychosis on myriad issues. Now …
(2023-03-29). The Weekly Round-up: Misleading Parliament, unrest in France, and the Met review. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news On Wednesday, Boris Johnson gave oral evidence to the Privileges Committee as part of an ongoing inquiry into whether the ex-Prime Minister misled Parliament over lockdown parties in No 10. If the Commons was misled, the Committee will determine whether that constituted a contempt of Parliament — a finding which could result …
(2023-03-29). Awards, fellowships and the shape of physics: News from the College. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2023-03-29). Diminishing health benefits of living in cities for children and teens. imperial.ac.uk The advantages of living in cities for children and adolescents' healthy growth and development are shrinking across much of the world.
(2023-03-29). Western powers pressured UNSC's members to boycott Russia-proposed resolution on Nord Stream. infobrics.org According to Russia's UN Ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy, big pressure was the reason why countries abstained from supporting Russia's investigation project.
(2023-03-29). China and Russia Sign Fast-neutron Reactors Cooperation Agreement. infobrics.org Russia's Rosatom and China's Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) have signed a Comprehensive Programme for Long-Term Cooperation in the field of fast-neutron reactors and closing the nuclear fuel cycle…
(2023-03-29). Indo Russian Mega Meet Hopes to Establish $50 Billion Trade Target. infobrics.org India and Russia will organise a mega business meeting amid plans to push bilateral trade to $50 billion this year, from a record $31 billion in 2022 following a sharp rise in energy and fertilizer imports by India…
(2023-03-29). BRICS, SCO Nations Interested in Cooperation in Arctic — Russian Ministry. infobrics.org It is noted that the Arctic agenda is becoming more global…
(2023-03-29). Serbia and Hungary form Strategic Council despite EU opposition. infobrics.org Orbán advances Hungary's interests out with Western alliances.
(2023-03-29). Sorosites make Armenia's precarious strategic position much worse. infobrics.org How exactly does Yerevan plan to keep Moscow's continued support to maintain security in Artsakh and even possibly enter into a conflict with Azerbaijan (and by extension Turkey) while the Sorosites keep making anti-Russian moves is anyone's guess at this point.
(2023-03-29). Build the Movement to Oppose AUKUS Nuclear Submarines. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-03-29). Credit Suisse Helped Ultra Rich Americans Hide Over $700 Million From IRS. truthout.org The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday published the results of a two-year investigation showing that the scandal-plagued Swiss bank Credit Suisse has been complicit in a "massive, ongoing conspiracy" to help wealthy U.S. citizens dodge taxes. Spearheaded by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), the chair of the Senate panel, the probe found that Credit Suisse violated the terms of a 2014 plea agreement with… |
(2023-03-29). Get Out The Popcorn, Starbucks' Howard Schultz Called Before Senate. popularresistance.org Starbucks projects the image of an employee-friendly company, but its workers have been exposing the contradiction between the company's words and its actions. | On March 29, they'll get some help from the U.S. Senate's HELP Committee, chaired by Bernie Sanders. The Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee has called Howard Schultz, who recently resigned as Starbucks CEO, to testify before Congress about the company's union-busting. | Schultz is likely to be asked to explain why the company has not negotiated a contract with its union, even though the first store unionized in Buffalo in December 2021. Nea…
(2023-03-29). Chicago voters can choose hope over fear by electing new mayor. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO — Chicago voters can choose hope over fear when they elect a new mayor in the April 4 run-off election that pits Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and former Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Paul Vallas against one another. The two candidates are tied, according to polls and turnout will determine the victor, particularly …
(2023-03-29). Renewables outstrip Coal in US for first Time, with 50% of new Power being Solar. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Energy Information Agency of the US Department of Energy announced this week that for the first time in US history, renewable sources generated more electricity in 2022 than did coal. Renewables also outstripped nuclear power generation, for the second year in a row. In fact, renewables are even more …
(2023-03-29). The same depleted uranium munitions that poisoned Iraq now headed to Ukraine. peoplesworld.org 
LONDON—In a shocking development, the British government has announced it will be sending depleted uranium (DU) rounds to Ukraine along with Challenger 2 tanks. As we know from several wars in the past few decades, the health consequences for Ukrainian civilians will be high. DU is a chemically toxic and radioactive heavy metal and it's …
(2023-03-29). Dissecting The Afghan Military's Total Collapse. popularresistance.org In February, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) published an extensive investigation into the spectacular collapse of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces' (ANDSF), which the U.S. spent two decades and $90 billion building. In common with previous SIGAR reports, it offers a remarkably uncompromising, no-punches-pulled assessment, exposing corruption, incompetence, lies, and delusion every step of the way. | At the report's core is a highly detailed timeline of the ANDSF's — and, therefore, the Afghan government's — disintegration. That SIGAR was able to con…
(2023-03-29). SEIU99/UTLA Membership Voices On Their Strike & Struggle: United We Stand, Divided We Fall. indybay.org Thirty thousand SEIU 99 LAUSD service workers went out on a three day unfair labor practice strike on March 21, 2023 to March 23, 2023. The UTLA members joined the picket line and this united action was a first. Workers spoke out about their conditions and struggles.
(2023-03-29). The banking crisis: Will it push the working class or fascism to rise up? — a WW commentary. workers.org 
The capitalist ruling class is worried that the banking crisis, which began less than a month ago with the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and quickly spread, could ultimately mushroom into a global financial crisis bigger than the crash of 2008. All talk of a "soft landing" has ended. . . . |
(2023-03-29). The banking crisis: Will it push the working class or fascism to rise up? workers.org The capitalist ruling class is worried that the banking crisis, which began less than a month ago with the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and quickly spread, could ultimately mushroom into a global financial crisis bigger than the crash of 2008. All talk of a "soft landing" has ended. . . . |
(2023-03-29). Quiara Alegría Hudes on Writing Through Grief and Joy (A Latino USA POdcast. latinorebels.com In this episode of Latino USA, playwright and author Quiara Alegría Hudes talks about her memoir 'My Broken Language,' adapting it for the stage, and how joy and grief intertwine in the stories she tells.
(2023-03-29). US is stirring up Syrian cauldron. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in The circumstances surrounding the flare-up in Syria between the US occupation forces and pro-Iranian militia groups remain murky. President Biden
(2023-03-29). The high price of the Guatemala-Taiwan relationship. peoplesdispatch.org The leader of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen,
(2023-03-29). Hundreds of Oakland teachers take 'sick day' over pay, budget cuts. peoplesworld.org 
OAKLAND, Calif.—Hundreds of Oakland high school and middle school teachers, upset over protracted negotiations with the Oakland Unified School District for a new contract, took to the streets March 24 in a "sick-out," demanding the district raise teacher pay to the median in surrounding school districts and protesting budget cuts and layoffs of classified staff …
(2023-03-29). Saving the ISAPRE would be one more injustice in the Chilean health system. peoplesdispatch.org Private health insurance companies in Chile, commonly referred to as ISAPRE, are failing to provide essential health coverage for all—and the Boric administration is looking into changing the system…
(2023-03-29). ICC Charges Putin With War Crimes; US And Israeli Leaders Enjoy Impunity. popularresistance.org On March 17, a little more than one year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), announced that the Pre-Trial Chamber (PTC) had issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for the commission of war crimes in Ukraine. The PTC also issued an arrest warrant for Maria Lvova-Belova, commissioner for children's rights in the Office of the President of the Russian Federation, for the same war crimes. | While the U.S. celebrates the arrest warrant against Putin, it has pressured the ICC to refrain from prosecuting Israelis and Americans…
(2023-03-29). New UAW President Fain signals militant approach to talks with Detroit 3. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—In his first speech as the union's first-ever popularly elected president, FiatChrysler/ Stellantis worker Shawn Fain signaled the United Auto Workers would have a more militant attitude towards the Detroit 3 when contract talks begin this year. "We are united to serve you," he told the 600 delegates to the union's special Bargaining Convention in …
(2023-03-29). 10 new albums that fight for your rights. greenleft.org.au Do you think there's no good protest music these days? So did I, until I started looking for it. The truth is, it's always been out there, but it's sometimes just a bit difficult to find. Every month, I search it out, listen to it all, then round up the best of it that relates to that month's political news. Here's the round-up for March 2023.
(2023-03-29). The Kichwa Community Demands Justice For Violation Of Territorial Rights. popularresistance.org A public hearing was held for the writ of amparo lawsuit filed by the Puerto Franco Kichwa community, who sued the Peruvian State and the Cordillera Azul National Park (PNCAZ) for failing to title their traditional lands, the imposition of an exclusionary conservation model and the generation of profits from the sale of carbon credits without their consent, in the San Martin region of the Peruvian Amazon. | On 22 March, a public hearing was held as part of the amparo process that has been going on before the Mixed Court of Bellavista since 2020, brought forward by the Indigenous Kichwa community of Puerto Franco…
(2023-03-29). Friday 3/24: Media Event / Luncheon for 11th Annual Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference. indybay.org Town and Country Grand Ballroom | 1215 J Street | Downtown Sacramento…
(2023-03-29). Friday 3/24: "Bowling for Columbine" 20th Anniversary of Oscar Win – Watch for FREE. indybay.org Watch online for FREE…
(2023-03-29). Biden Wants More Border Patrol Than MAGA Republicans. truthout.org President Biden recently tweeted in support of "even more resources to secure the border," contrasting himself with "MAGA House Republicans" who are proposing to "slash funding for border security." He's positioning himself to the right of the more explicitly xenophobic and far-right "MAGA" branch of the Republican Party and their fear-mongering about fentanyl. The Biden administration's record… |
(2023-03-29). Pension reform or Revolution! Crisis for the French Fifth Republic? peoplesdispatch.org The controversial pension reforms, which will increase the retirement age in the country from 62 to 64, are detested by the French working class and have led to widespread protests…
(2023-03-29). America's Fossil Fuel Economy Is Heading For Collapse. popularresistance.org US oil production is about to peak, but the world is unprepared for the tremendous economic and political consequences. The only path through is energy and economic transformation. | The global economy is currently teetering on the edge of a banking crisis. The IPCC has just released its final major report warning that global carbon emissions need to peak and decline immediately if we are to avoid plunging into dangerous global warming by breaching the 1.5C 'safe limit'. And in recent weeks and months, industry leaders have announced that the US shale oil and gas revolution is over. | Yet few if anyone is talking…
(2023-03-29). Science Saturday: New standards and open access can help natural language processing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinical notes in medical records are rich sources of data about human health. But tapping them for medical research can be challenging because these data come from various sources — and they all look different. "There's no standardization in how data is organized and classified across medical records systems," says Sunyang Fu, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic biomedical informatics researcher. Even the language people use to talk about health can insert discrepancies in how data are…
(2023-03-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: How is kidney cancer treated? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than 50,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with kidney cancer each year. Risks factors for developing this type of cancer include environmental exposures, such as smoking, high blood pressure, a history of kidney failure, obesity or not having a healthy weight. And there are also hereditary syndromes that may increase your risk for kidney cancer. Dr. Thai Ho, a Mayo Clinic oncologist who specializes in genitourinary malignancies, says there are no screening tests…
(2023-03-29). Match Day at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Fourth-year students at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota learned where they will continue their residency training on March 17. Also, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education learned who would be its incoming Mayo residents through the National Resident Matching Program. The medical students opened their envelopes at 11 a.m. CDT discovering their future specialties and residency training locations. Match Day, held on the third Friday in March, is when medical school students and…
(2023-03-29). This Is An Old School SNL… smoothiex12.blogspot.com when SNL was hilarious and Jim with his goat and "Joe Pesci show" was a huge part of it. Well, George Karlin is not with us anymore, but Jim does a damn good job himself …It is as hilarious as it is sad, because it is true. BTW, in real life Jim is an upstanding guy and a good father.
(2023-03-29). A materialist framework for understanding disability. greenleft.org.au Nova Sobieralski reviews Michael Oliver's The Politics of Disablement — considered a paradigm defining work for the sociological study of disability.
(2023-03-29). For Israelis, Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians Is Fine, but Judicial Reform Is a Red Line. orinocotribune.com By Miko Peled — Mar 27, 2023 | The successful mobilization of hundreds of thousands of Israelis to stand up against the Netanyahu government is proof of one thing: Israelis do not want to end the oppression and killing of Palestinian people. | Israeli society has never seen such ongoing massive anti-government protests. So it is clear that had Israelis wanted to, they could have mobilized around lifting the brutal and inhumane blockade Israel has imposed on Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip, or the release of political prisoners or any of the myriad mechanisms Israel uses to oppress and terrorize Palesti…
(2023-03-29). Recognition of Europe's Crimes Should Go Beyond Rhetoric: Experts on Slave Trade Remembrance Day. orinocotribune.com By Maria Konokhova — Mar 25, 2023 | Over the period from the 16th to 19th centuries, the world saw one of the darkest chapters in its history, during which millions of enslaved Africans were transported across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas. Today, on March 25, the world commemorates and honors the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. | The annual International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 62/122 in December 2007. Since then, on this day, the world remembers those who suffered a…
(2023-03-29). Slave Trade Remembrance Day: Recognition of Europe's Crimes Should Go Beyond Rhetoric. orinocotribune.com By Maria Konokhova — Mar 25, 2023 | Over the period from the 16th to 19th centuries, the world saw one of the darkest chapters in its history, during which millions of enslaved Africans were transported across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas. Today, on March 25, the world commemorates and honors the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. | The annual International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 62/122 in December 2007. Since then, on this day, the world remembers those who suffered a…
(2023-03-29). Rewilding Could Help Limit Warming Beyond 1.5 ∞C. popularresistance.org It's no secret that preserving and restoring wilderness areas is good for ecosystems, but a new study has pinpointed another major benefit to rewilding. | According to the study published in the journal Nature Climate Change, rewilding, or preserving and restoring wildlife and wilderness areas, could improve natural carbon sinks in ecosystems, therefore boosting natural methods of carbon capture and helping the world limit global warming to 1.5 ∞C above pre-industrial levels. | Scientists studied nine wildlife species for the study: marine fish, whales, sharks, gray wolves, wildebeest, sea otters, musk oxen…
(2023-03-29). Conservatives in the US want the Cuban people to overthrow their own government—or else. peoplesdispatch.org On March 28, just two days after Cuba held national elections, conservatives in the US Congress successfully pushed through legislation in the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee that would codify into law Cuba's designation as a
(2023-03-29). Progressives outraged as Labour Party executive blocks Corbyn from re-election on party ticket. peoplesdispatch.org Since he became leader of the Labour Party in 2020, Keir Starmer has been sidelining leftist leaders like Jeremy Corbyn and their supporters within the party…
(2023-03-29). The people of Palestine will pay the price for the delay of Netanyahu's judicial reforms. peoplesdispatch.org Prime Minister Netanyahu avoided a split in his ultra right-wing ruling coalition after halting his government's so-called judicial reforms by agreeing to create a militia that is expected to be used against Palestinians…
(2023-03-29). Tragedy in Ciudad Juárez highlights dangers faced by migrants. peoplesdispatch.org The tragic event shines a light on the multitude of dangers facing the hundreds of thousands of migrants who set off on perilous journeys to the US each year in the hope of a better life…
(2023-03-29). CovertAction Bulletin — Fund People's Needs, Not the War Machine: Voices from the streets of D.C. on March 18. covertactionmagazine.com On March 18, thousands of people from across the country and the world gathered in Lafayette Park, just outside the White House, demanding an end to the endless U.S. wars of the past 20 years and in particular the proxy conflict in Ukraine…
(2023-03-29). Art As Therapy: Afghan Women Paint Their Experiences Under Taliban Rule. juancole.com 
By | An untitled painting by Mursal Ahmadzai | ( "Unfortunately, like other Afghan girls, I now stay at home," she says. "I portray the…
(2023-03-29). Czech Republic: top U.S. European Command brass inspect eastern front. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. European CommandMarch 23, 2023 USEUCOM hosts Czech Republic deputy chief of defense U.S. European Command Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Steven Basham and USEUCOM Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Adrian Spain hosted Deputy Chief of Defense of the Czech Republic Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Ivo St≈ôecha in Stuttgart on March 22, to discuss strengthening the …
(2023-03-29). NATO commander inspects bloc's multinational HQ in Estonia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOJoint Force Command BrunssumMarch 27, 2023 JFC Brunssum Commander visits NATO Troops in Latvia General Guglielmo Luigi Miglietta, Commander of Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum, made a two-day trip to Latvia where he visited Headquarters Multinational Division North and enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup Latvia, 20th and 21st March 2023. He began his tour at HQ …
(2023-03-29). Top Georgian "opposition" figure postures, recites script at Biden's "Democracy Summit" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaMarch 29, 2023 Georgian President Speaks at "Democracy Summit" The President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, spoke at the "Democracy Summit" held at the initiative of US President Joe Biden, reaffirming Georgia's commitment to democracy and its willingness to cooperate with international partners to build a more democratic world. Zurabishvilii highlighted the unprecedented challenge presented …
(2023-03-29). U.S. carrier, interceptor missile warships plan to "fight NATO adversaries in potential warfare scenario" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa / U.S. Sixth FleetMarch 29, 2023 Carrier Strike Group 10 Participates in Spain's Tactical Leadership Program Pilots assigned to Carrier Air Wing 7, the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group 10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG, participated in a Tactical Leadership Program at Albacete Air …
(2023-03-29). Republican Tells Lobbyists It's "Hackish" To Blame Bank Failures On Deregulation. levernews.com 
(2023-03-29). Punjab: Democracy Under Siege? asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-03-29). Palestinian Prisoners' Movement Victory is an Implementation of Unity and True Partnership. orinocotribune.com Munther Khalaf Mufleh — Mar 24, 2023 | After the escalation of Zionist attacks against the achievements gained by the prisoners' movement over the years, and the attempts of the fascist Ben Gvir to seize our rights by enacting laws and policies such as the laws for the execution of prisoners, revocation of nationality, and deportation of prisoners and former prisoners, as well as the attacks on the achievements of daily life of the prisoners' movement, such as cutting access to water, setting brief times for bathing and the imposition of dozens of punitive measures, such as repeated transfer and isolation, l…
(2023-03-29). US Puts 'Shameful Pressure' on Italy for Hiring Cuban Doctors. orinocotribune.com The Italy-Cuba Friendship Association (ANAIC) has condemned the US government's "shameful pressure" on Italy for hiring Cuban doctors. | The association, through a statement released last Thursday, March 22, stated that "the United States is carrying out an absurd interference in the internal affairs of Italy" by "asking for explanations" for the Italian health authorities' hiring of Cuban doctors. | According to a report by the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, the US embassy in Rome demanded that the Italian Ministry of Health explain "the procedures for hiring Cuban professionals for a fixed duration [in…
(2023-03-29). AOC Says GOP Energy Bill May as Well Have Been Written Entirely by Big Oil. truthout.org House Republicans are preparing to pass a sweeping energy bill that Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (New York), have condemned as nothing more than a Big Oil wish list that would pilfer the public's pockets to pad corporate profits. H.R. 1, dubbed the Lower Energy Costs Act, is a combination of several Republican energy and climate proposals that would roll back provisions of… |
(2023-03-29). Schultz Says Starbucks Has Never Broken Labor Laws Despite Dozens of Violations. truthout.org Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz testified during a much-anticipated hearing led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) on Wednesday, parroting what appeared to be blatant lies about the company's fierce anti-union campaign and hundreds of labor law violations over the past year and a half. For the roughly two hours that Schultz was in the hot seat before Sander's Health, Education… |
(2023-03-29). Are You in Your "Third Act"? These Older Folks Demonstrated to Save the Climate. indybay.org Despite some of the stormiest weather San Francisco has seen in a long time, these brave elders showed up and cut up to stop climate change.
(2023-03-29). Proyectos de desarrollo local: Buen guion, mala puesta en escena. cubadebate.cu
(2023-03-29). La inmensidad de las aves. cubadebate.cu Las aves sin dudas, son la máxima expresión de libertad y belleza natural que podamos encontrar; un festival de colores y cantos hacen de estos plumíferos un verdadero regalo. En Cuba hay una amplia variedad de estas especies, ya sean endémicas o migratorias, lo cierto es que contemplarlas y escucharlas nos hace sentir un poco más cerca de la esencia misma de la naturaleza.
(2023-03-29). Alberto Fernández se reunirá con Joe Biden en la Casa Blanca. cubadebate.cu El presidente argentino, Alberto Fernández, se reunirá con su homólogo estadounidense, Joe Biden, este miércoles en la Casa Blanca, a las 2: 45 p.m. (hora local). Los mandatarios abordarán temas como los minerales críticos, el cambio climático, el espacio, la cooperación económica, inclusión, democracia, derechos humanos y la tecnología.
(2023-03-29). Bancarización y modernización bancaria en Cuba, próximo domingo en Cuadrando la Caja. cubadebate.cu Este domingo 2 de abril, conversaremos en Cuadrando la Caja sobre bancarización y modernización bancaria en Cuba. øQué niveles de bancarización tenemos en Cuba y cómo impactan o no en la actividad económica? øQué hacer para avanzar aceleradamente en ello? øA qué podemos aspirar en el futuro cercano?
(2023-03-29). Comienza audiencia de imputación de detenidos por el caso PDVSA-Cripto. cubadebate.cu En la noche del martes empezó la audiencia de imputación de 19 acusados de corrupción en el caso PDVSA-Cripto, anunció el fiscal general de Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, en Twitter. La audiencia tuvo lugar en el local del Servicio Bolivariano de Inteligencia Nacional (Sebin).
(2023-03-29). Ingresan al papa Francisco por una infección respiratoria. cubadebate.cu En la tarde de este miércoles, el papa Francisco fue ingresado en el hospital romano Gemelli por una infección respiratoria, informó Matteo Bruni, director de la Oficina de Prensa de la Santa Sede, en un comunicado. El sumo pontífice deberá permanecer unos días en el hospital, al que había acudido por unos controles médicos.
(2023-03-29). Música por toda Cuba: Buena Fe, el Dúo Iris, Karamba y Annie Garcés. cubadebate.cu Buena Fe, Karamba, el Dúo Iris y Annie Garcés están de gira por todo el país para llevar música, y con ella amor, de ese que solo el arte es capaz de repartir. La gira durará hasta el 15 de abril, lleva por nombre Una mejor juventud y se realiza en saludo a los aniversarios 61 de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) y 62 de la Organización de Pioneros José Martí (OPJM).
(2023-03-29). Primer ministro Marrero Cruz intercambió con embajador ruso saliente. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de la República, Manuel Marrero Cruz, se reunió en la tarde de este martes 28 de marzo con Andrei Anatolevich Guskov, saliente embajador de Rusia en Cuba.
(2023-03-29). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 29 de marzo? cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este miércoles 29 de marzo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2023-03-29). Servicio de Guardacostas de EEUU devolvió a 29 migrantes irregulares cubanos. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Interior cubano informó que el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos (USCG, por sus siglas en inglés) retornó a Cuba a 29 migrantes irregulares (27 hombres y dos mujeres) por el Puerto de Orozco, en Bahía Honda, Artemisa, el martes 28 de marzo. Esta es la operación 30 del Servicio de Guardacostas, con 2 101 cubanos devueltos en 2023.
(2023-03-29). "Bootstrapped": Alissa Quart on Liberating Ourselves from the Myth of the American Dream. democracynow.org 
We speak with journalist Alissa Quart, executive director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, about her new book, Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream, which examines myths about individualism and self-reliance that underpin the U.S. economy and the inequality it fosters. She says a focus on succeeding through hard work obscures the degree to which many rich and powerful people have benefited from social support, resulting in a cycle of "shame and blame" for those who fall short.
(2023-03-29). Headlines for March 29, 2023. democracynow.org Asylum Seekers in Ciudad Juárez Demand Justice, Humane Treatment, Following Blaze That Killed 38, Nashville School Shooter Had 7 Legally Purchased Firearms, U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Chief Visits Zaporizhzhia in Hopes of Curbing Nuclear Disaster Risk, Russian Man Sentenced to 2 Years After 13-Year-Old Daughter Draws Antiwar Picture, The Guardian's Owners Apologize for Founders' Ties to Slavery, Burmese Military Dissolves Aung San Suu Kyi's Party, Idaho House Passes Bill Criminalizing People Who Help Minors Get Out-of-State Abortions, Judge Orders Mike Pence to Testify Before Grand Jury Investigating…
(2023-03-29). Banning TikTok Won't Keep Us Safe: Julia Angwin Critiques Bipartisan Attack on Chinese Firm. democracynow.org 
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced the RESTRICT Act, which would allow the federal government to potentially ban technology from countries the U.S. considers to be adversaries, including China. Last Thursday, congressmembers grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew during a five-hour hearing on the app's ties to the Chinese government, its data practices and its effects on children's mental health. Critics say this China-focused scrutiny largely ignores similar privacy concerns over the use of U.S.-owned apps and social media platforms. We hear more from Julia Angwin, an investigative journalist and…
(2023-03-29). 38 Die in Fire Inside Mexican Immigration Jail Amid Broader Crackdown Near U.S. Border. democracynow.org 
We go to Ciudad Juárez for an update on the fire that killed at least 38 men held at a Mexican immigration detention center just across the U.S. border from El Paso, Texas. Surveillance video from the jail shows guards walking away as flames spread inside the jail cells, making no effort to open the jail cells or help the migrants who were trapped. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador blamed the fire on the men who were being held at the detention jail, alleging that they set their mattresses on fire to protest conditions, while U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar claimed the tragedy was a consequence…
(2023-03-29). Dilma Rousseff Begins Term as President of BRICS' New Development Bank. orinocotribune.com Former President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff began her work on Tuesday as president of the New Development Bank (NDB) of the BRICS group, formerly known as BRICS Development Bank. | The former Brazilian president was unanimously elected on Friday as head of the New Development Bank (NDB) of the BRICS group, made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, as part of its effort to build a new international financial architecture. | Rousseff was elected by vote among the BRICS Board of Governors, made up of the fina…
(2023-03-29). Lumumba Returns to Moscow. orinocotribune.com 
By Oleg Yasinsky — Mar 24, 2023 | Tens of thousands of citizens from all parts of the planet, graduates of the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University in Moscow, never knew that, in 1992, during the government of Boris Yeltsin, profoundly anticommunist and pro-Western, the surname of the hero and martyr of the peoples of Africa, Lumumba, was removed from the official name of the university. Everywhere, all over the world, they continued referring to it as "Patrice Lumumba University." In fact, most of the Russian neighbors of the university didn't even know about this change. | This university was ina…
(2023-03-29). President Maduro: China is a Non-Imperialist Great Power. orinocotribune.com "China gives strong signals that it can be a great power without being an imperialist power," said the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, this Monday. The comments were made in the context of the new multipolar geopolitical reality in which the People's Republic of China has emerged as a great power. | "Relations between Greater China and the Homeland of Bolívar have reached their highest level of mutual trust, collaboration, and work, and our relations are at the highest level, at the best level, that relations between Venezuela and China have ever been," President Maduro said. | The head of state said that…
(2023-03-29). ASIC's corporate criminal cop out. greenleft.org.au A parliamentary inquiry into the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has revealed startling evidence about some of its operations. Suzanne James reports.
(2023-03-29). Mexican guards let 41 migrants and refugees die in fire, US policy responsible. greenleft.org.au At least 41 migrants and refugees died in a fire in a migrant prison in Ciudad Juarez, near the United States border, on March 27, reports Tamara Pearson.
(2023-03-29). Between elite infighting and state violence, Kenyan masses forge their own struggle. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands of people took to the streets in Nairobi again this week to protest the government of President William Ruto. The protests have been called for by opposition leader Raila Odinga, who has tapped into public anger against rising costs of living…
(2023-03-29). Al menos 19 estudiantes desaparecidos por deslave en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El deslizamiento provocó daños en estructuras educativas. Al menos cuatro planteles en la zona de riesgo sufrieron afectaciones.
(2023-03-29). China denuncia doble rasero de EE.UU. en caso de gasoductos rusos. telesurtv.net El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU rechazó el proyecto de resolución para lanzar una investigación sobre los ataques a los gasoductos Nord Stream.
(2023-03-29). China detecta nuevo caso de gripe aviar H3N8 en humanos. telesurtv.net Se lleva a cabo una investigación epidemiológica y un seguimiento a los contactos cercanos a la infectada…
(2023-03-29). Muere joven palestino gravemente herido por fuerzas israelíes. telesurtv.net Pocas horas después de la muerte de Lolah, al menos seis palestinos resultaron heridos por colonos israelíes.
(2023-03-29). Asciende a 142 cifra de muertos por fiebre de Lassa en Nigeria. telesurtv.net El ente detalló que se han registrado un total de 784 casos de esta enfermedad vírica que tiene un alto por cierto de mortalidad.
(2023-03-29). Continúan las protestas contra reforma de pensiones en Francia. telesurtv.net Autoridades locales se refieren a que al menos 27 personas resultaron detenidas solo en Francia en el marco de las protestas.
(2023-03-29). Emisiones del volcán Cotopaxi superan 2.000 metros de altura en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Ante la fuerte actividad registrada en el Cotopaxi, las autoridades mantienen su monitoreo constante.
(2023-03-29). Prometen respuesta contundente ante inseguridad en sur de Haití. telesurtv.net El encuentro aconteció tras el asesinato de dos hombres de negocios en Les Cayes, otra región controlada por grupos armados.
(2023-03-29). China emite informe sobre violaciones de DD.HH. de EE.UU. en 2022. telesurtv.net La legislación y la justicia de derechos humanos han experimentado un retroceso extremo, socavando aún más los derechos y libertades básicos del pueblo estadounidense.
(2023-03-29). Junta de Myanmar disuelve partido Liga Nacional para la Democracia. telesurtv.net El partido era lidereado por Aung San Suu Kyi y gobernó Myanmar desde 2015 hasta 2021 cuando el ejército ejecutó un golpe de Estado.
(2023-03-29). Asesinan a líder juvenil en el departamento de Nariño, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz indicó que la víctima fue identificada como Linder Stiven Sepúlveda, de 24 años de edad.
(2023-03-29). Detienen ocho personas por sospecha de terrorismo en Bélgica. telesurtv.net Los sospechosos permanecen detenidos y el juez del caso todavía debe decidir si presenta cargos formales.
(2023-03-29). Ataque a centro islámico deja dos fallecidas en Lisboa. telesurtv.net El primer ministro de Portugal, António Costa, aseveró que, de momento, "todo indica que fue un acto aislado".
(2023-03-29). Decretan en Argentina medidas excepcionales por la sequía. telesurtv.net Las medidas incluyen la suspensión de intimaciones; así como beneficios fiscales para la venta forzosa de vientres.
(2023-03-29). Incendio en almacén abandonado deja 11 muertos en China. telesurtv.net Un comunicado oficial asevera que el fuego pudo ser sofocado por los bomberos ocho horas más tarde.
(2023-03-29). Dilma Rousseff asume la presidencia del banco de los Brics. telesurtv.net El banco de los Brics fue creado para movilizar recursos infraestructurales y proyectos de desarrollo sostenible.
(2023-03-29). Exigen derogación del estado de excepción en El Salvador. telesurtv.net La marcha denunció presuntas capturas arbitrarias que se han dado en el periodo de un año.
(2023-03-29). Incendio forestal afecta 4.600 hectáreas en Castellón, España. telesurtv.net El incendio en el municipio castellonense de Villanueva de Viver afecta a un perímetro aproximado de 55 kilómetros.
(2023-03-29). Registran 1.371 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en Chile. telesurtv.net Desde el inicio de la pandemia, Chile acumula un total de 5.255.620 casos confirmados de Covid-19.
(2023-03-29). Reportan sismo de magnitud 4,7 en Campobasso, Italia. telesurtv.net El movimiento telúrico sucedió a las 23H52 (hora local) y la profundidad fue de dos kilómetros.
(2023-03-29). China promueve lazos entre Teherán y Riad como alternativa de paz. telesurtv.net El mandatario chino destacó la importancia de un diálogo constructivo entre Teherán y Riad para aliviar las tensiones en la región.
(2023-03-29). La ONU pide a México investigar incendio en centro migratorio. telesurtv.net El Gobierno mexicano cifró en 38 los fallecidos a causa del incendio en un centro migratorio en Ciudad Juárez en la frontera con EE.UU.
(2023-03-29). Investigarán a presidenta peruana por organización criminal. telesurtv.net La investigación de la Fiscalía por el presunto delito de lavado de activos en la campaña electoral del 2021 incluye al expresidente Pedro Castillo.
(2023-03-29). Avanzan labores de búsqueda tras alud de tierra en Alausí, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Las autoridades continúan con la alerta amarilla en esa región del Chimborazo.
(2023-03-29). Reportan 1.168 casos de tuberculosis en Uruguay en 2022. telesurtv.net El número de casos se elevó en 2022 ante la ocurrencia de diagnósticos tardíos, que se venían arrastrando desde hacía dos años.
(2023-03-29). 38 Dead in Mexico Fire After Guards Didn't Let Migrants Out. latinorebels.com After 38 migrants dead and 28 were seriously injured in a fire at a detention center in Ciudad Juárez late Monday, much of Mexico is wondering why authorities didn't attempt to release the men before smoke filled the room and killed so many?
(2023-03-29). INTERVIEW: Randall Robinson, Third World Advocate. towardfreedom.org
(2023-03-29). üéß LEVER TIME: Who Created America's Free Market Mythology? levernews.com
(2023-03-29). Administrative Detention and 'Medical Neglect' in Israeli Prisons Lead to Deaths and Protests. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-03-29). Friday 3/31: Santa Cruz Hi-Rise. indybay.org Resource Center for Non-Violence, 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz…
(2023-03-29). Video: Strength of New Multipolar World Alliances. Future of Taiwan & NATO Mission in Asia. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-03-29). A U.S. general hypes China as threat in Latin America. peoplesworld.org 
The U.S. government has long intervened in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Now, the U.S. military is paying attention to China's economic activities there. Gen. Laura Richardson on March 8 reported to the Armed Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives on the actions and needs of the Southern Command, which she heads. …
(2023-03-29). Boston Trans Day of Resistance. workers.org 
Masked up and fired up! With Nina Simone's soulful, silky voice on "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free" filling the air, hundreds of protesters, most wearing masks in protective solidarity with one another, converged on Government Center near Boston City Hall. They kicked off a . . . |
(2023-03-29). Targeting China, US Navy to purchase 100 new ships. wsws.org Speaking at a hearing of the Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee Tuesday, the US Navy's operations chief said the United States Navy is currently building 56 new warships and has contracted the building of 76 more, as part of a massive military buildup targeting China.
(2023-03-29). UK life expectancy growth lags behind all other G7 states besides US. wsws.org Life expectancy in the UK has grown at a slower rate than comparable countries over the past seven decades. The researchers conclude that this is due to widening social inequality.
(2023-03-29). Parti de l'égalité socialiste intervenes in Paris student meeting to call to bring down Macron. wsws.org The PES proposed to the Paris inter-university coordinating committee to adopt a resolution calling to bring down Macron and build a movement in the working class for a general strike.
(2023-03-29). Former Los Angeles teacher: "Those people in the district and the unions up there, they need to respect us and our children" wsws.org A former teacher gave powerful remarks at last weekend's meeting of the West Coast Educators Rank-and-File Committee, held to discuss the way forward after the three-day strike by LA public school teachers.
(2023-03-29). Japan, South Korea normalize intelligence sharing agreement. wsws.org The developing ties between Tokyo and Seoul are part of a US push to forge alliances throughout the Indo-Pacific region in preparation for war against China.
(2023-03-29). UK government plans prison ships and internment camps for asylum seekers. wsws.org Thousands will find themselves in a state of permanent semi-imprisonment in Britain, deprived of access to basic social services.
(2023-03-29). Dicastal Inc. explosion highlights dangerous conditions in auto parts industry. wsws.org The explosion that sent one worker to the hospital with burns comes after the company was hit with numerous citations for safety violations.
(2023-03-29). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org The PIT-CNT and other unions held a limited general strike March 23 while 500 workers at Maui Health are continuing their two month strike after voting down another management offer.
(2023-03-29). As millions march against Macron, French unions call for "mediation" wsws.org There is nothing to negotiate with Macron, the president of the rich who must be brought down by the escalating mass movement in the working class and the youth.
(2023-03-29). Regulators knew of failed Silicon Valley Bank's problems but took no action. wsws.org Fed vice chair Michael Barr told a Senate committee hearing the extent of the SVB bank run was significantly larger than previously reported and that after $42 billion was withdrawn on March 9 $100 billion was lined up to leave the next day.
(2023-03-29). Anti-AUKUS meeting seeks to divert anti-war concern in reactionary nationalist direction. wsws.org The speakers' central criticism of the AUKUS military pact was that it undermines Australia's "national interests"—that is, economic and strategic interests of Australian imperialism, including in the South Pacific and other parts of the region.
(2023-03-29). Delaware River chemical spill impacts drinking water in the Philadelphia region. wsws.org While authorities, after days of inaction and mixed-messages, claim the water is safe to drink, one of the chemicals was also released in the East Palestine, Ohio derailment.
(2023-03-29). At least 40 immigrants dead in fire at US-Mexico border: A crime of US imperialism and the Mexican state. wsws.org Mexico's president issued a statement calling the incident a "terrible misfortune," but what took place was a crime that was the product of US-Mexico government policy.
(2023-03-29). The three lies of the Brandon Johnson campaign for Chicago mayor. wsws.org The Cook County commissioner, Brandon Johnson, is seeking to use his affiliation with the Chicago Teachers Union to suggest that he will defend the working class. Actually, his role as a CTU official means the direct opposite.
(2023-03-29). NSW election: Australian workers and youth speak about COVID, war and social crisis. wsws.org One worker said: "I think it's a good idea to have an international movement for the working class against war and for democratic rights, for workers to unite, it makes sense."
(2023-03-29). Workers speak out during joint rail and public sector warning strike in Germany. wsws.org The unions tried to "blow off steam" with the warning strikes while their leaders met with the employers to negotiate the details of a sellout that had already been decided behind closed doors.
(2023-03-29). The social and political issues raised in the strike by graduate employees at the University of Michigan. wsws.org Students and young people need to take a hard look at the society in which we live. The orientation must not be to the Democratic Party or any faction of the ruling class but to the international working class.
(2023-03-29). Georgia authorities continue using repressive measures against "Cop City" protests. wsws.org Authorities in the state of Georgia are escalating their repressive actions to suppress widespread opposition towards their plans to build the largest militarized police training center in the country.
(2023-03-29). Shawn Fain presides over bargaining convention as UAW outlines pro-corporate agenda in Detroit. wsws.org Convention delegates overwhelmingly rejected or prevented votes on resolutions calling for cost-of-living increases, opposition to tiers in electric vehicle plants and the rights of academic workers.
(2023-03-29). Death toll rises in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion. wsws.org The cause of the explosion has not been officially confirmed, though evidence points strongly to a gas leak.
(2023-03-29). Canadians Protest Outside US Embassy Against Biden's Visit. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). China Media Group establishes Honduras bureau. america.cgtn.com 
Following the formal establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Honduras, China Media Group has established its first ever bureau in the Central American country, with more in-depth coverage of an often-misunderstood region soon to follow.
(2023-03-29). Honduras looks forward to greater economic ties with China. america.cgtn.com 
Honduras has established diplomatic relations with China, in a move that cut more than eighty years of ties with Taiwan. Alasdair Baverstock is in the country's capital, and sat down with a member of President Xiomara Castros' cabinet, to ask what the Central American …
(2023-03-29). The future of El Salvador's security. america.cgtn.com 
El Salvador is cracking down on gangs. The full-fledged government effort started a year ago, and the successes are echoing around Central America. But along with progress come concerns about protecting civil rights.
(2023-03-29). German Health Minister Admits COVID Jabs Can Cause 'Permanent Disabilities,' Contradicting Past Statements. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). Lawyer for Nipsey Killer Eric Holder AKA Shi*ty Cuz Seeks Protective Custody. Warns Client's Life in Pen 'Will Be Hell'. moguldom.com One would not expect a prison to be a welcoming place, but the convicted murderer of hip-hop artist Nipsey Hussle was recently warned that his time in prison would be especially hard. Eric Holder Jr., who was found guilty of shooting and killing Hussle in 2019 in Los Angeles, was sentenced to 60 years to …
(2023-03-29). Top Africom General Questioned On Training African Soldiers For Coups. moguldom.com On March 23, Congressman Matt Gaetz questioned the Commander of U.S. Africa Command, General Michael Langley, over billions of dollars being spent on training coup leaders and soldiers in Africa. Langley was named the sixth Commander of the United States Africa Command in August 2022. Africa Command (or AFRICOM) is responsible for all of the U.S.'s …
(2023-03-29). Global Governance by Artificial Intelligence: The Ultimate Unaccountable Tyranny. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). Global News Dispatches: 6 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: Bolivian President Arce Hopes for a 'Sincere Dialogue' With Chilean Authorities on Sovereign Access to Sea The People of India Will Have Easier Access to Tuberculosis Treatment After Patent Extension Rejected Separatist Somaliland Escalates War on Somali Unification Movement Long March by Farmers in Indian State of Maharashtra Succeeds After …
(2023-03-29). The Defeat of a School Voucher Program Reveals the Truth Within the 'School Choice' Debate. independentmediainstitute.org When Republicans in the Virginia State Legislature renewed their proposal to enact legislation to create a new school voucher program in the state—previous attempts were vetoed by Democratic governors in 2016 and 2017—they said their effort was to "push to strengthen parental rights and expand educational opportunities," according to the Virginia Mercury. But when it …
(2023-03-29). The Four Types of Play of Roger Caillois. dissidentvoice.org Orientation What is play? What are its types and its psychological impacts? In what way is play different from other human activities? In what ways is play different across the life cycle, from childhood to adolescence to adulthood? Do people ever stop playing? How many kinds of play are there? What is the difference in …
(2023-03-29). Protest Song Of The Week: 'Mount Meigs' By Lonnie Holley. shadowproof.com Among those who endured the horrors of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children was 73-year-old acclaimed visual artist and avant-garde musician Lonnie Holley, who was arrested when he was 11.
(2023-03-29). Fact Check: America's Banks Have Over $1.7 Trillion In Unrealized Losses. moguldom.com Banking regulators and business leaders have been trying to soothe and calm Americans who have money in bank accounts, saying that U.S. banks are safe after the March 10 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which set off the second- and third-largest bank failures in U.S. history. Americans "can feel confident" about the safety of their …
(2023-03-29). Top AI Researchers And Elon Musk Seek Pause On AI Tech Due To Potential Danger To Humanity. moguldom.com 
Citing a potential danger to humanity, at least 1,123 people including Elon Musk and prominent artificial intelligence experts and executives called for a six-month pause in developing systems more powerful than OpenAI's newly launched GPT-4. In an open letter, Twitter CEO Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak were among those who signed their names to the letter …
(2023-03-29). Ruins of large scale building complex found in China's Chongqing. ecns.cn Ruins of a building complex have been found at the site of Diaoyu City, an ancient fortress in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, during recent excavation work.
(2023-03-29). Mainland decries Taiwan leader's planned visit to US, vows countermeasures. ecns.cn China firmly opposes Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's plans for a "sneaky" visit to the United States and will take countermeasures, said Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, on Wednesday.
(2023-03-29). Spokesperson warns of countermeasures if Tsai Ing-wen meets with U.S. House speaker. ecns.cn A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday warned of resolute countermeasures against a potential meeting between Tsai Ing-wen and Kevin McCarthy, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
(2023-03-29). 10 years on, BRI shares opportunities with world. ecns.cn At the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023 held in Hainan, the BRI is again a keenly-discussed topic.
(2023-03-29). Northeast China port sees 2,000 China-Europe freight train trips. ecns.cn Northeast China's Suifenhe port on the China-Russia border has handled 2,000 China-Europe freight train trips since the service started in 2018, local authorities said on Wednesday.
(2023-03-29). Chinese envoy says international community must help Africa eradicate terrorism. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called on the international community to help Africa address its most pressing challenges and eradicate terrorist threats.
(2023-03-29). Northern China to see more sand, dust pollution this year. ecns.cn This year, a total of 140 cities in China have experienced severe or worse sand and dust pollution, of which 131 cities encountered severe air pollution, the highest in the past five years, said a senior official of China's environment department on Tuesday.
(2023-03-29). China and BRI countries have more room for cooperation: KPMG head. ecns.cn There is still room for China and the countries along the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to further deepen industrial and supply chain cooperation, said Michael Jiang, head of Clients and Markets of KPMG in China in an interview with China News Service during the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023.
(2023-03-29). China to see mild CPI growth for March. ecns.cn Experts believe China's current inflation is relatively moderate, with the consumer price index in March expected to be around 0.8 percent, Securities Daily reported on Wednesday.
(2023-03-29). Chinese mainland affirms real benefits for Taiwan compatriots after reunification. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday affirmed that Taiwan compatriots will enjoy real benefits after the country's reunification.
(2023-03-29). Wearing a mask now optional: Chinese infectious disease expert Zhang Wenhong. ecns.cn A renowned Chinese infectious disease expert believes as the country has entered into a stage of low prevalence of the novel coronavirus, wearing masks has now become an optional measure.
(2023-03-29). Ma Ying-jeou mourns victims of Nanjing Massacre. ecns.cn Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, visits the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders and expresses deep condolence for the compatriots who lost their lives in the massacre in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 29, 2023.
(2023-03-29). Insights | China's Foreign Policy: Lessons for the United States. ecns.cn
(2023-03-29). "Facing Clear Evidence of Peril" in a Country of Lies. dissidentvoice.org In my seventy-plus years from 1946 to now, the chorus of fear-mongering bullshit has never ceased — only grown louder. The joke is on us. Ha Ha Ha." — Oliver Stone, Chasing the Light Perhaps silence is the best response to the endless cavalcade of official lies that is United States history. The Internet and …
(2023-03-29). Estados Unidos, el terror de la paz. globalizacion.ca A menudo sucede en la historia que el éxito de unos pone de relieve el fracaso de otros. | Es un poco lo que ha ocurrido con la visita de dos días de Xi Jinping a Moscú, con los dos gigantes…
(2023-03-29). Iraq, Ukraine, and a World Without Accountability. fpif.org The wars in Iraq and Ukraine may differ, but both speak to the tragic realities of war. They also make a strong case for strengthening the rule of law instead of undermining it through flimsy pretexts for endless militarism. | Like the 2003 U.S. war in Iraq, which marked its 20th anniversary this March, Russia's year-long war on Ukraine is an act of aggression in blatant violation of international law. | The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sought to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin
(2023-03-29). Nashville community mourns after deadly school shooting. america.cgtn.com 
Terrifying body cam footage shows the police takedown of a heavily-armed shooter who burst into a Nashville elementary school Monday and opened fire. When the smoke cleared: three children, and three adults were dead. Police are now searching for a motive, as a renewed debate …
(2023-03-29). Brasil, el Plan Cóndor y el golpe de Pinochet. globalizacion.ca Una serie documental que se presentó en el III Foro Mundial por los DDHH atribuye al gigante regional una influencia decisiva en la coordinación represiva de los años '70. La opinión de Jair Krischke, histórico militante de Derechos Humanos brasileño….
(2023-03-29). Africa and the Russia-China Partnership. libya360.wordpress.com Oleg Pavlov President Xi Jinping undertook a landmark visit to the Russian Federation from March 20 to 23. It was full of events and symbolism, which will be analyzed by political scientists for a long time to come. It is now clear nonetheless that this visit signaled the beginning of a profound transformation of the…
(2023-03-29). Bloodshed, Tear Gas Bombs and Mudslides: 100 Days of Dictatorship. libya360.wordpress.com Clau O'Brien Moscoso Cyclone Yaku recently devastated Peru with flooding and mudslides. (Photo: AFP 2023 / Jao Yamunaque) Clau O'Brien Moscoso continues her dispatches from Peru in the wake of a natural disaster and the ongoing coup against President Castillo. A Spanish translation follows. National Strike, Day 75 Perú has plunged into chaos since the…
(2023-03-29). In a Major Shift, Brazil Challenges OPCW's Syria Cover-Up. libya360.wordpress.com In a geopolitical shift, Brazil has come out in favor of accountability for the OPCW's Syria cover-up scandal. At a meeting of UN Security Council members on March 23rd, Brazil criticized the OCW's "poor" handling of the issue and rebuked the UK and other states for blocking the testimony of veteran Brazilian diplomat Jose Bustani,…
(2023-03-29). Threat Assessment Report: Washington Facing 'Critical Years' in Great Power Competition. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan Unlike in previous years, the 2023 annual US Threat Assessment Report views West Asia through the prism of a Great Power competition that threatens to nudge the world into a post-US multipolar order. On 8 March, 2023, the US Director of National Intelligence released the Annual Threat Assessment Report, which evaluates worldwide threats to…
(2023-03-29). Western Powers Pressured UNSC Members to Boycott Russia-Proposed Resolution on Nord Stream. libya360.wordpress.com Lucas Leiroz Western countries apparently would have compelled nations not to support the resolution proposed by the Russian delegation at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with the objective of investigating the attacks against the Nord Stream gas pipelines. In fact, pressure and threat have already become the main mechanisms by which NATO countries try…
(2023-03-29). Rally in DC Demands End to Repression of Forest Defenders in Atlanta. itsgoingdown.org Report on recent rally in Washington DC in solidarity with those facing repression for supporting the movement to defend the Atlanta forest. On the 28th of March, Shut Down DC protested at the Dept of Justice, demanding a federal investigation into Georgia's human rights abuses over the Cop City project in the Weelaunee Forest. Powerful…
(2023-03-29). NYC: Fri. 3/31 Film Screening — Vaccine and Sanctions Áñ´Ëãó‰∏éÂà∂ˣŠat The People Forum 6:30pm. iacenter.org Documentary: Vaccine and Sanctions Áñ´Ëãó‰∏éÂà∂ˣŠA Dialogue Between Chinese and U.S. Community Activists 60 minutes When: Friday, March 31 at 6: 30pm Where: The People's Forum Screening Room 330 West 37th St, NY, NY A joint China-U.S. production, written and directed by Lee Siu Hin, a Chinese-American immigrant activist from Los Angeles, CA, now living in China. This challenging 60 minute documentary is based on interviews during the continuing global crisis. The film exposes the disastrous results of prioritizing profit…
(2023-03-29). Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. fpif.org The prospect of a nuclear holocaust has always been terrifying. But in the last years of the Cold War and the three decades that followed its end, the existential challenge of nuclear weapons became less of a clear and present danger. | Sure, in…
(2023-03-29). Former Wall Street Analyst Counts the True Cost of COVID-19 Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). A State of Never-Ending Crisis: The Government Is Fomenting Mass Hysteria. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). Italy Coronavirus: New Explosive Information. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). The Digital Iron Curtain: How the RESTRICT Act Threatens to Devastate Privacy and Crush Free Speech Online. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). China: Democracy and Development. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). Reflecting on Russia's War Crimes in Ukraine, 20 Years After the U.S. Invaded Iraq. fpif.org Washington has tried to replace international law with a vague "rules-based order" that seemingly only other countries can violate. Ukrainians and Iraqis deserve better.
(2023-03-29). Police Violence. Has France become a Police State? Bastille 2.0?: 3.5 Million People Mobilize against Macron. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). Video: What Is "American Exceptionalism"? Ray McGovern and Judge Napolitano. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). Britain completes training of Ukrainian tank crews to staff Challenger battle tanks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense PostMarch 29, 2023 Ukraine Completes Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank Training in UK Ukrainian soldiers have completed their Challenger 2 main battle tank training in the UK, the British Ministry of Defence announced. Following the upskilling, the tank crews returned to Ukraine…. The course began in January, shortly after the British government committed to …
(2023-03-29). Germany, Britain deliver more battle tanks to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioMarch 29, 2023 Germany, UK deliver battle tanks to Ukraine: officials Germany delivered the 18 advanced main battle tanks after Ukrainian crews were trained to operate them, British broadcaster the BBC reported. Eighteen is four more than previously agreed, according to news outlets. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the Leopards 2s "have made …
(2023-03-29). Israeli foreign minister hails new level of strategic partnership with Azerbaijan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyMarch 29, 2023 Israeli FM: Decision to open Azerbaijani embassy proves depth of strategic partnership Video "Today's event is attended by high-ranking Israeli officials and the Jewish community," said Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen at the solemn opening ceremony of the Azerbaijani embassy in Israel. He said that the decision to open the …
(2023-03-29). U.S. Army to sextuple artillery shells for Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsMarch 28, 2023 US Army eyes sixfold production boost of 155mm shells used in Ukraine The U.S. Army will boost production of 155mm artillery shells more than sixfold to 85,000 a month by fiscal 2028, according to the service's undersecretary. *** The Army is spending $1.45 billion on capacity "to expand 155mm artillery production …
(2023-03-29). El mundo multipolar y la paz. globalizacion.ca Por si había alguna duda que se va a hacia un nuevo reparto en el dominio del mundo, solo veamos unos pocos acontecimientos de los últimos meses. | 1.- Diciembre de 2022, el líder chino, Xi Jinping, ha firmado acuerdos estratégicos…
(2023-03-29). Roberto Garaicoa: " øMi mayor contribución? Entregar lo mejor de mí" cubadebate.cu Roberto Garaicoa es un fotorreportero de experiencia en el ejercicio de la fotografía, primero como hobby, después como freelancer, y desde hace años y hasta hoy, como profesional de la prensa cubana. La Casa Editorial Verde Olivo, Cubadebate y la Mesa Redonda son los principales receptores de sus instantáneas.
(2023-03-29). Cubanos en fuerte grupo rumbo a voleibol de París 2024. cubadebate.cu Cuba integra el fuerte grupo A del torneo clasificatorio masculino de voleibol rumbo a los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024, previsto del 30 de septiembre al 8 de octubre próximo. Con sede en el Gigante Sudamericano, los nuestros tendrán que enfrentar a Italia y Brasil, vigentes campeón y medallista de bronce a nivel mundial, respectivamente.
(2023-03-29). Federación Cubana de Beisbol: Yariel Rodríguez decidió no incorporarse a la franquicia Dragones de Chunichi. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Beisbol (FCB) informa que el atleta Yariel Rodríguez Yordi decidió no incorporarse a la franquicia Dragones de Chunichi, perteneciente a la liga profesional de Japón, con la cual posee un contrato de trabajo vigente.
(2023-03-29). Las 3 del Día: De economía, política y béisbol cubano (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos amigos. Sean bienvenidos a Las 3 del día, el podcast que resume las noticias más importantes del 28 de marzo. Este episodio lo conduce la periodista Yilena Héctor. Comenzamos recomendando nuestra portada de hoy: una entrevista que el presidente de Al Mayadeen realizara a Miguel Díaz-Canel. Luego realizamos el habitual compendio informativo de Las 3 del Día.
(2023-03-29). Medios informan que Baltimore se niega a tratar el agua contaminada del derrame tóxico de Ohio. cubadebate.cu La empresa estadounidense de gestión de residuos Clean Harbors abandonó este martes su plan para tratar en la ciudad de Baltimore las aguas contaminadas por el descarrilamiento de un tren en East Palestine, Ohio, informan medios locales.
(2023-03-29). Nueva Zelanda estudia posibilidad de unirse a la alianza AUKUS. cubadebate.cu Nueva Zelanda estudiará una propuesta para unirse parcialmente a la alianza de defensa AUKUS -que integran Estados Unidos, Reino Unido y Australia-, y que incluye un "segundo pilar" por el cual los socios colaboran en el desarrollo de tecnología cuántica, hipersónica, robótica y de inteligencia artificial, así como el intercambio de información sensible.
(2023-03-29). Turismo cubano analiza debilidades y fortalezas de cara al año 2023 (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En el 2022, visitaron Cuba 1 014 087 extranjeros, el 37.8% de los que lo hicieron en 2019, según un informe presentado este martes en el balance anual del Ministerio del Turismo, que tuvo lugar en el Consejo de Ministros, con la presencia de Manuel Marrero Cruz, primer ministro de la República.
(2023-03-29). Asamblea General de la ONU solicita a Corte Internacional de Justicia criterio sobre obligaciones de Estados respecto al cambio climático. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea General de la ONU adoptó este miércoles una resolución en la que solicita la opinión de la Corte Internacional de Justicia (CIJ) sobre las obligaciones de los Estados con respecto al cambio climático. La resolución fue promovida por Vanuatu, pequeño país insular del Pacífico Sur, uno de los más vulnerables a los efectos del cambio climático.
(2023-03-29). Carolina del Norte: Legislatura elimina requisito para compra de pistolas. cubadebate.cu La cámara baja de la Legislatura de Carolina del Norte, controlada por republicanos, revocó la norma que establecía el permiso de un sheriff local como requisito para comprar una pistola. También es la primera vez desde 2018 que la legislatura anula el veto del gobernador demócrata Roy Cooper, que objetó la medida la semana pasada.
(2023-03-29). Cuba: La historia brillante de su ciencia, y tres años inolvidables (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu "Muchas gracias a todos ustedes por el aporte que le han hecho al país en estos tres años". Así dijo a los expertos y científicos cubanos -reunidos en la tarde de este martes para temas de salud- el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2023-03-29). Cuba y Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos abogan por mayor cooperación en materia de cambio climático. cubadebate.cu El embajador de Cuba en Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, Norberto Carlos Escalona Carrillo, realizó una visita de cortesía a la ministra de Cambio Climático y Medio Ambiente, Mariam Almheiri, en sus oficinas de Dubai. Ambos representantes reiteraron el interés en desarrollar cooperación e intercambiar experiencias de adaptación al cambio climático.
(2023-03-29). Messi regala el gol 100 y una exhibición ante Curazao en la fiesta del campeón del mundo. cubadebate.cu La Selección Argentina terminó su gira de festejo de los campeones del mundo en Santiago del Estero. Ante 42 000 personas en el Estadio Madre de Ciudades, Lionel Messi se dio el gusto de meter otro hattrick y llegar al gol número 100 en su carrera como jugador albiceleste en la goleada por 7-0 a Curazao.
(2023-03-29). Presidente cubano asiste a acto de entrega de reconocimientos a militantes destacados de la UJC. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles, en La Habana, la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas entregó reconocimientos y condecoraciones a más de 60 militantes y representantes de colectivos destacados, durante un acto que contó con la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del PCC y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel.
(2023-03-29). Bad Faith UN Report On Nicaragua Whitewashes Violent US-Backed Coup. popularresistance.org Abuse and weaponization of the United Nations system by the United States and its vassal governments to both mislead and intimidate the rest of the world have been a feature of international relations since the very founding of the United Nations during the time of the Korean War. In recent years, that situation has deteriorated to the point where demonization campaigns promoted by the US and its allies have made the UN system complicit in atrocities. Various UN institutions have been abused in this way. | As The Grayzone has methodically detailed, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has prod…
(2023-03-29). Lo que más teme Washington del Presidente Lula da Silva. globalizacion.ca El Presidente Biden mantuvo su palabra al felicitar a Lula da Silva inmediatamente después de que los resultados presidenciales electorales fueron anunciados el 30 de octubre. Catalogar las elecciones brasileñas "libres, justas y creíbles" oportunamente, como hizo Biden, redujo la…
(2023-03-29). China rechaza escala de la presidenta de Taiwan en EE.UU. telesurtv.net En caso de producirse reuniones entre la presidenta Tsai Ing-wen con funcionarios de EE.UU., China tomará represalias.
(2023-03-29). ONU alerta sobre más de 100.000 desaparecidos en Siria. telesurtv.net António Guterres lamentó que "la mayoría son hombres, dejando a sus familiares mujeres encargadas de sostener a sus familias en condiciones imposibles".
(2023-03-29). EE.UU. registra más de 130 tiroteos masivos en el 2023. telesurtv.net Esas acciones incluyeron 13 asesinatos masivos con un saldo de 9.989 muertos a causa de la violencia con armas de fuego.
(2023-03-29). Barco con toneladas de alcohol tóxico se hunde en EE.UU. telesurtv.net La amenaza de fuga de la sustancia tóxica obligó a las autoridades a desplegar un equipo de expertos en materiales peligrosos.
(2023-03-29). Indígenas ecuatorianos presionan juicio político contra Lasso. telesurtv.net Leónidas Iza aprovechó para patentizar la voluntad de la Conaie con respecto al proceso de juicio político contra el presidente Guillermo Lasso.
(2023-03-29). Elevan la cifra de muertos por alud de tierra en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Según la Secretaría General de Riesgos de Ecuador se contabilizan 67 desaparecidos y 31 heridos a causa del deslizamiento de tierra.
(2023-03-29). Video: US-NATO Proxy War in Ukraine Utilizes Space Technology. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). Tevita Uhatafe explains how rank-and-file labor organizers can transform unions. therealnews.com 
(2023-03-29). Why Most of the World Isn't on Board with the NATO-Russia War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). Where Did the Claim that "97% of Scientists" Believe Climate Change Is a Man-Made, Urgent Problem Come From? Is It True? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). "Facing Clear Evidence of Peril" in a Country of Lies. "Money is the Dirty Secret of all News" globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). Radical Protests in France, A Province of the Global Orwellian Empire. Can Fascism be Overcome? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-29). Defence to perform final AccuTOXTM preclinical study before Phase I cancer trial. healtheuropa.com 
Defence Therapeutics has announced it is performing a final preclinical study to validate the efficacy of AccuTOXTM combined with immune-checkpoint inhibitors before initiating a Phase I cancer clinical trial. The AccuTOXTM Phase I cancer clinical trial will involve patients enrolled at the City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute. Defence Therapeutics has …
(2023-03-29). Nashville Police Respond Professionally to Active Shooter. sonar21.com 
I am posting the body cam video from two of the Nashville Metro Police officers who entered the Covenant Christian School to confront and kill an active shooter for the…
(2023-03-29). How head-mounted wearables are transforming the face of healthcare. healtheuropa.com 
RealWear introduces its assisted reality head-mounted wearables and how the revolutionary technology signifies a paradigm shift in the healthcare sector. Extended reality and wearables continue to offer significant opportunities to revolutionise healthcare. However, for a true transformation in healthcare, it is vital that health services take more direct action and planning — particularly given current …
(2023-03-29). Bolivian City In Emergency Due To Overflowing Of Acre River. telesurenglish.net Mayor of the Bolivian city of Cobija, Ana Lucia Reis, declared a state of emergency on Wednesday due to the overflowing of the Amazonian Acre River. | RELATED: | Heavy rains caused the river's water level to rise to 12.90 meters, leaving 825 victims as a result of flooding, according to the mayor. On the Brazilian side, the water is at 13.60 meters. | Reis said a census will be carried out to quantify the damage. "We are going to wor…
(2023-03-29). China Lashes Out at the US Conniving at Taiwan Separatists. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Chinese Affairs Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning lashed out at Washington supporting "Taiwan independence" separatists in regard to Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's stopover in the United States. | RELATED: | Her so-called "stopover" in the United States is not so much a "transit" but an attempt to seek breakthroughs and propagate "Taiwan independence," Mao said in response to a senior U.S. offic…
(2023-03-29). Colombian Youth Artist is Assassinated in Nariño. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Institute for Development and Peace Studies (Indepaz) denounced the murder of a 24-year-old leader in the municipality of Tumaco, department of Nariño. | RELATED: | On March 27, gunmen shot and killed Linder Stiven Sepulveda, who was a renowned artist and cultural manager. | This fact brings to 35 the number of social leaders murdered in Colombia so far this year. Since the signing of the Peace A…
(2023-03-29). Death Toll From Lassa Fever Rises to 142 in Nigeria. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed that the death toll from Lassa fever in Nigeria has risen to 142. | RELATED: | So far this year, this acute viral hemorrhagic disease has spread to 23 states, with a total of 784 confirmed cases. | With 142 deaths recorded to date, the case fatality rate of 18.1 percent in 2023 is lower than the 18.7 percent recorded in the same period last year. | The NCDC said that…
(2023-03-29). Death Toll From Mass Landslide In Ecuador Increases To 12. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Ecuador's General Secretariat for Risks (SGR) informed that the death toll from the mass avalanche that hit Alausi city on Sunday increased from 7 to 12. | RELATED: | Locals and rescuers found four new bodies from the large mass of land scattered, and a young man rescued on Monday died in a hospital in the Cañar province. | Caused by heavy rains, the landslide damaged about 2.32 kilometers of roads and…
(2023-03-29). Dilma Rousseff Chairs the BRICS New Development Bank. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff began her work as president of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) at the institution's headquarters in Shanghai. | RELATED: | The NDB president will have interesting opportunities to expand the international insertion of this development bank, Agencia Brasil commented. | However, she will also have to face two major challenges: "promoting projects related to…
(2023-03-29). Greek Experts Call for Vigilance After US Banking Turmoil. telesurenglish.net In the wake of the banking turmoil triggered by the collapse of three U.S. banks, and the crisis at Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse this spring, Greek experts have called for vigilance and rapid action. | RELATED: | Despite there are no imminent threats to the European banking system and economy and a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis is unlikely, vigilance is required after such banking turmoil. | "I find the U.S. banking crisis…
(2023-03-29). India: Oppo Leads Smartphone Shipments. telesurenglish.net Smartphone brand Oppo will drive the Make-in-India smartphone shipments within the year 2022 with a 22 percent share, as per a report released on Wednesday by worldwide industry research firm Counterpoint. | Related: | It is well known that in spite of the fact that the general Make-in-India smartphone shipments (units) declined in 2022.This decline is due to the softening of neighborhood demand, the commitment of trades in Make-in-…
(2023-03-29). Maduro Denounces Use Of Anti-Values To Defeat The Revolution. telesurenglish.net Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro denounced on Wednesday the use of anti-values and vices of capitalism to defeat the Bolivarian Revolution. | RELATED: | "What they have not been able to defeat with criminal sanctions, they intend to do it with anti-values and vices of capitalism," said the President through his official Twitter account. | Maduro referred to the recent corruption cases involving executives of the state-owned o…
(2023-03-29). Millions Protesting Show the Magnitude of Discontent in France. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, thousands of French citizens protested against the pension reform amid violent police repression and the changing attitudes of President Emmanuel Macron's administration. | RELATED: | In the morning, the government spokesman Olivier Veran rejected the proposal for mediation put forward by the French Democratic Confederation of Labor (CFDT) Laurent Berger on the grounds that both parties do not need a mediator to start…
(2023-03-29). Namibia Suspends Poultry Imports From Argentina and Chile. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Namibia announced the suspension of the import and in-transit movement of live/raw poultry, birds, and live/raw ostrich products from Argentina and Chile after outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the Latin American countries. | RELATED: | According to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), the incubation period of the disease is 14 days. Therefore, the suspension of imports enters into…
(2023-03-29). No Impunity Into Fire At Migrant Holding Center -AMLO. telesurenglish.net Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Wednesday that there will be no impunity in the investigation of the fire at a migrant holding center in Juárez City, Chihuahua. | RELATED: | 39 Latin American migrants died, and 30 others were injured in the March 27 fire. The President offered his condolences to the families of the victims, "to our Venezuelan, Guatemalan, Salvadoran, Ecuadorian and Colombian brothers an…
(2023-03-29). Pope Francis Hospitalized for Several Days. telesurenglish.net After his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, Francis was taken to the hospital to undergo a series of tests. Earlier in the day, the Vatican said the visit and tests had been arranged. | Related: | "In recent days, Pope Francis complained of some respiratory problems and this evening he went to the Policlinico A. Gemelli for some restorative checks," Vatican representative Matteo Bruni said in a sta…
(2023-03-29). Portugal: Muslim Center Attack Was Not a Terrorist Act. telesurenglish.net Luis Neves, director of the Portuguese Judiciary Police (PJ), said there is no indication that Tuesday's stabbings at the Ismaili Muslim Center in Lisbon had a terrorist motive. | RELATED: | "A psychotic break" was the probable cause that had led to the stabbings and death of two women, aged 24 and 49, who worked at the center providing humanitarian assistance. | "All signs of a religiously motivated crime have be…
(2023-03-29). President Petro Reacts to ELN Attack on Colombian Army. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, nine Colombian soldiers died and nine were injured as a result of an ambush carried out by the National Liberation Army (ELN) in the municipality of El Carmen, in the department of Norte de Santander. | RELATED: | In response to the above, President Gustavo Petro called the government peace negotiators to a special meeting on Monday, April 3 to assess the implications of what happened. | "A peace process must be serious and re…
(2023-03-29). Russia Starts Military Training With Nuclear-Capacity Missiles. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Russian army began training in three Siberian regions with the "Yars" new ballistic missiles, which reach targets of up to 12,000 kilometers and can carry up to four nuclear warheads. | RELATED: | "This training is part of the Nuclear Forces Readiness Plan in 2023 and will enable the Army's Strategic Missile Commission to inspect the combat capacities of the Omsk Force Group," the Russian Defense Ministr…
(2023-03-29). Salvadorans Reject Arbitrarily Arrests Over State of Exception. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, some 500 Salvadorans took to the streets of San Salvador to demand that President Nayib Bukele free their relatives, who are imprisoned due to the "State of Exception" promoted by the President to counteract armed gangs' violence. | RELATED: | Carrying banners with messages such as "Freedom for my son and brother" and "We defend innocent non-criminals," the demonstrators marched to Congress, where the police…
(2023-03-29). Swiss Govt. Introduces Exemptions To Sanctions Against Russia. telesurenglish.net The Federal Council announced Wednesday that Switzerland has joined the EU's tenth package of sanctions against Russia, with a series of exemptions. | RELATED: | "After deciding on March 3 to facilitate humanitarian activities in Syria, the Federal Council has now issued a humanitarian exemption for the provision of certain services to Russian organizations," reads a statement on the Swiss government portal. | Th…
(2023-03-29). US River Ohio at Risk of Contamination by 1,400 Methanol Tons. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, three barges, one of which transported about 1,400 tons of methanol, were pinned against a dam on the Ohio River in Louisville city, United States. | RELATED: | These three barges broke free along with seven others from their tugboat at about 2: 00 a.m., after they hit a structure at the entrance to the Portland Canal, near the river's McAlpine Locks and Dam. | Only one barge remained attached to the tugboat…
(2023-03-29). WHO Grants Malaria-free Status To Azerbaijan And Tajikistan. telesurenglish.net The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday granted malaria-free country certification to Azerbaijan and Tajikistan. | RELATED: | WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus acknowledged the "century-long effort" made by both countries to eradicate the disease. He said this "is further proof that, with the right resources and political commitment, eliminating malaria is possible." | According to the UN…