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Živadin Jovanović (2023-03-02). The Scholz-Macron Plan: How to Crush Serbia with Her Consent. globalresearch.ca

_____ (2023-03-02). Mongolia, South Korea, Rare-Earth Metals: "Bridging the Gap" or "Opening Pandora's Box"? journal-neo.org Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun- Erdene's visit to South Korea was marked by a number of important bilateral meetings and agreements. Especially notable among them is the memorandum of understanding signed on February 15, 2023, on the establishment of a network for supply of rare earth metals from Mongolia to Korea. The agreement calls for …

Adriaan Alsema (2023-03-02). Food insecurity in Colombia more than doubled in 2022: UN. colombiareports.com The number of people in Colombia who lack access to food reached 30% in the last quarter of 2022, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-03-02). Petro sacks three ministers ahead of Colombia's local elections. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro sacked three of his ministers ahead local and regional elections in October. Petro announced on Monday that Education Minister Alejandro Gaviria, Culture Minister Patricia Ariza and…




Ahmed Adel (2023-03-02). Blinken Hopes to Derail India's Relationship with Russia Following Scholz's Failure. globalresearch.ca

Allen Forrest (2023-03-02). The Nightmare World of Gill Bates. dissidentvoice.org Is there anything that disturbs the sleep of Bill Gates besides his dinners with Jeffrey Epstein?

Ambedkar King Study Circle (2023-03-02). Saturday 3/4: India: The Modi Question (BBC documentary). indybay.org Roosevelt Community Center | 901 East Santa Clara Street | San José CA 95116 | Parking accessible from North 21st Street…

americanthinker (2023-03-02). A Subtle Way for Establishment Republicans to Sabotage Trump. americanthinker.com The Republican National Committee is prepared to take on a new strategy to keep Trump on the sidelines.

americanthinker (2023-03-02). CNN and Election Disinformation. americanthinker.com CNN is spreading coordinated misinformation concerning the findings of the grand jury investigating Donald Trump and Georgia election fraud.




americanthinker (2023-03-02). Ukraine: Paying for Past Failures. americanthinker.com Ukraine, with a size and population larger than Poland, almost on a par with France, is not just a dot on the map.

Anand Naidoo (2023-03-02). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict. america.cgtn.com The battle for Bakhmut intensifies as the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters year two. The eastern city of Bakhmut has been a Kyiv stronghold for more than six months, but Russian forces are pushing now to take control. As the fighting continues, the Russian Duma is tightening …

Ann Brown (2023-03-02). MSM Blames Crime For Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Losing Election. moguldom.com On Feb. 28, Lori Lightfoot became Chicago's first incumbent mayor in 40 years to lose re-election. The mainstream media is blaming her loss on the rising crime in the Windy City. Crime did take center stage during the campaign. Chicago experienced a recorded 695 murders at the end of 2022 and 804 in 2021. The …

Ben Bartee (2023-03-02). Why Is Everyone So Messed Up? Carl Jung Explains Neurosis. globalresearch.ca

Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-02). Doing Washington's Bidding: Australia's Treatment of Daniel Duggan. dissidentvoice.org The increasingly shabby treatment of former US marine Daniel Edmund Duggan by Australian authorities in the service of their US masters has again shown that the Australian passport is not quite worth the material it's printed on. In January this year, Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court heard that Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus accepted a request …




Brenda Norrell (2023-03-02). The Matriarchs of Wounded Knee: Fourteen Minutes of Power. indybay.org In a powerful 14-minutes, the Matriarchs of Wounded Knee describe how the Occupation of Wounded Knee began during a time of terror for Oglala Lakota on Pine Ridge. The special presentation of oral history by the Warrior Women's Project on Saturday is part of four days of events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Wounded Knee.

Brenda Norrell (2023-03-02). Inside the Bunkers — Remembering Wounded Knee. indybay.org Warrior women of Wounded Knee joined a reporter and an attorney to remember the 71 days of Wounded Knee, from the bunkers to the courtroom. Bullets whizzed by their ears as they resisted the heavily armed GOONS and the U.S. militarized assault on the people.

Caoimhghin àì Croidheáin (2023-03-02). The Banshees of Inisherin (2022): A Parable of Irrationalism. dissidentvoice.org There will be spoilers.. Pádraic Súilleabháin and Colm Doherty (the fiddle player) are old friends whose meetings are as regular as a clock — literally. They meet at 2 pm in the local pub for drinks every day as the bell tolls twice. However, Colm is getting fed up and feels time is passing. He …

Colin Todhunter (2023-03-02). Food, Dispossession and Dependency. Resisting the New World Order. globalresearch.ca Food, Dispossession and Dependency.: | Resisting the New World Order: | by: | Colin Todhunter: | We are currently seeing an acceleration of the corporate consolidation of …

Dan Bacher (2023-03-02). Delta group files opposition to TUCP waiving environmental laws protecting the Bay-Delta Estuary. indybay.org "The TUCP is not in the public interest because it stampedes the State Water Board for water that is meant rightly to serve public trust resources of aquatic estuarine food webs and species in the Delta that further support migratory salmon and steelhead runs that benefits Northern California Indian Tribes (whose cultures are salmon-dependent), commercial and sport fishing interests, and the community of subsistence anglers residing in communities adjacent to Delta rivers and sloughs where they supplement their diets with costless forms of fish protein," the letter states.




Dave DeCamp (2023-03-02). Russia Says It Might Continue Talks With US on New START Treaty. news.antiwar.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov on Wednesday left the door open on continued contacts with the US on New START even though Russia has officially suspended its participation in the treaty. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Tuesday officially suspending Russia's participation in New START, which limits the deployment of nuclear warheads …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-02). US Increases Military Support for Somali Government Against al-Shabaab. news.antiwar.com The US is increasing military assistance to the Mogadishu-based government in Somalia, The Associated Press reported on Wednesday. US airstrikes in Somalia have increased since President Biden ordered the redeployment of troops in May 2022 and the Somali government launched an offensive against al-Shabaab, declaring "total war" on the group. According to AP, the US …

David Cronin (2023-03-02). Absurd and cruel: New evidence on how the EU aims to please Israel. electronicintifada.net Olivér Várhelyi used flimsy excuses to punish cancer patients.

David Giesen (2023-03-02). Saturday 3/4: Why Natalie Baszile has it right with Queen Sugar: a walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco | (meet in the lobby)…

David Killingly (2023-03-02). Climate activist cleared of 'traffic' charges. greenleft.org.au Climate activist Richard Boult was found not guilty of all charges brought by NSW Police for stepping onto a road during a climate protest last June. David Killingly reports.




David Killingly (2023-03-02). Draconian bail conditions removed for housing activist. greenleft.org.au Student activist Cherish Kuehlmann successfully challenged bail conditions arising from a housing action, which prevented her from entering Sydney's CBD. David Killingly reports.

Dee Knight (2023-03-02). Dr. Strangelove is No Longer Satire. covertactionmagazine.com Expansion of U.S. weapons supplies to Ukraine makes nuclear war more conceivable "We are fighting a war against Russia," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told the Council of Europe on January 24. The next day German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans to send high-powered tanks to Ukraine, in a major …

Dick Nichols (2023-03-02). Catalonia: Barcelona demonstrations highlight left divisions over Ukraine. greenleft.org.au Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine last February, it soon became clear that there was a gulf between Catalonia's peace movement, writes Dick Nichols. This was still the state of play on the eve of the first anniversary of the Russian invasion.

DLI (2023-03-02). China's 12-point Peace Proposal to end Ukraine war. indybay.org This week, China released a 12-point Peace plan for ending the Ukraine war. It is the first comprehensive Peace proposal by a major power(there has been no Peace plan at all proposed by the G7 nor NATO, who are instead the major arms provider of over $100 Billion of lethal weapons to Ukraine–an amount more than the entire annual war budget of Russia!) Significantly, China's Peace Plan specifically calls for serious consideration of long-term security concerns on BOTH sides.

Dr. William Makis (2023-03-02). COVID-19 Vaccine-Injured Doctors Are Finally Starting to Speak Up… And They Are Shocked that the Medical Establishment Abandons Them. globalresearch.ca




DXE (2023-03-02). First-Ever Footage Inside a US Slaughterhouse Gas Chamber Obtained at Smithfield Foods. indybay.org Direct Action Everywhere volunteer investigator Raven Deerbrook has obtained never-before-seen, undercover footage from inside the Marel Butina gas chambers in Smithfield Foods' Farmer John slaughterhouse in Vernon, California.

DXE (2023-03-02). Activists Call for End of Gas Chambers, Deliver Undercover Pig Slaughter Footage to USDA in Berkeley. indybay.org An investigator journeyed 26 feet underground to hide a camera inside a CA slaughterhouse that kills pigs with CO2 gas.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). NEV sales to rev after Jan speed bump. ecns.cn China's new energy vehicle market, despite a lackluster start, will maintain its rapid growth momentum thanks to rising demand and a cornucopia of new models, said experts and industry executives.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). China remains a popular destination for foreign investment: FM. ecns.cn Facts show that China remains a popular destination for foreign investment, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). China to accelerate research, development of 6G technology: MIIT. ecns.cn China will target the layout of frontier fields such as humanoid robot, metauniverse and quantum technology, to fully accelerate the research and development of 6G technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said at a press conference Wednesday.

DXE (2023-03-02). First-Ever Footage Inside a US Slaughterhouse Gas Chamber Obtained at Smithfield Foods. indybay.org Direct Action Everywhere volunteer investigator Raven Deerbrook has obtained never-before-seen, undercover footage from inside the Marel Butina gas chambers in Smithfield Foods' Farmer John slaughterhouse in Vernon, California.

DXE (2023-03-02). Activists Call for End of Gas Chambers, Deliver Undercover Pig Slaughter Footage to USDA in Berkeley. indybay.org An investigator journeyed 26 feet underground to hide a camera inside a CA slaughterhouse that kills pigs with CO2 gas.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). NEV sales to rev after Jan speed bump. ecns.cn China's new energy vehicle market, despite a lackluster start, will maintain its rapid growth momentum thanks to rising demand and a cornucopia of new models, said experts and industry executives.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). China remains a popular destination for foreign investment: FM. ecns.cn Facts show that China remains a popular destination for foreign investment, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). China to accelerate research, development of 6G technology: MIIT. ecns.cn China will target the layout of frontier fields such as humanoid robot, metauniverse and quantum technology, to fully accelerate the research and development of 6G technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said at a press conference Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). China's industrial added value exceeds $5.81 trillion in 2022. ecns.cn China's industrial added value exceeded 40 trillion yuan ($5.81 trillion) in 2022, accounting for 33.2 percent of GDP, Jin Zhuanglong, minister Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said at a press conference held Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). China's industrial value added exceeds $5.81 trillion in 2022. ecns.cn China's industrial added value exceeded 40 trillion yuan ($5.81 trillion) in 2022, accounting for 33.2 percent of GDP, Jin Zhuanglong, minister Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said at a press conference held Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Hainan to roll out measures for wider opening-up to Southeast Asian countries. ecns.cn Hainan Province is planning to roll out a package of measures to further open up to countries and regions such as Southeast Asia in 15 aspects, including taxation, import and export management and personnel exchanges.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Japan's military buildup meets strong opposition. ecns.cn Japan's former prime minister Yasuhiro Nakasone once promised Washington that Japan was the U.S.' "unsinkable aircraft carrier", and his present-day counterpart Fumio Kishida is now building it at lightning speed.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). China sure of preempting fiscal risks. ecns.cn China is capable of preempting systemic fiscal risks, Minister of Finance Liu Kun said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Relocation projects help boost income of residents. ecns.cn An increasing number of people who participated in State-sponsored mass relocation projects, aimed at curbing some of China's most entrenched poverty, have landed jobs near their new homes.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). U.S. handling of balloon's entry violates intl law. ecns.cn The United States' hyping up and politicizing of a Chinese unmanned civilian airship's accidental entry into U.S. airspace is irresponsible and dangerous, aerospace industry observers said.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Rural minors addicted to cellphones, report finds. ecns.cn Mobile phone addiction has become an acute problem among "left-behind children" in China's rural areas.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Nation maintains solid momentum for growth. ecns.cn China's economic activity, including in both the manufacturing and services sectors, expanded for a second straight month in February, offering the latest snapshot of China's solid growth momentum amid signs of recovery.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). MNCs reaffirm commitment to mainland market. ecns.cn Most of the U.S.-based companies operating in China have no plans to relocate their supply chains, even though bilateral tensions continue to pose a significant business challenge for them, a survey released on Wednesday revealed.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Yuan funds heat up among intl PE investors. ecns.cn Anticipating the continuous maturity of the Chinese capital market and the acceleration of technological innovation, leading international private equity firms have sped up to raise first-time yuan funds or made related preparations in the Chinese market.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). CDC breaks ground on research facility. ecns.cn The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday broke ground on a 171,500-square-meter facility in Beijing as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and research capability.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). China's top political advisory body to hold press conference on Friday. ecns.cn The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, will hold a press conference on Friday, one day ahead of the opening of its annual session.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). DPRK ruling party convenes meeting to address agricultural production. ecns.cn The ruling party of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea convened an enlarged Central Committee plenary meeting in Pyongyang from Sunday to Wednesday, dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of agricultural production.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Xi, Cote d'Ivoire's president exchange congratulations on 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Cote d'Ivoire's President Alassane Ouattara on Thursday exchanged congratulations on the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between their countries.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). More drug procurement programs to be established. ecns.cn The National Healthcare Security Administration said on Wednesday that it will "unswervingly" roll out more bulk procurement programs for drugs and medical consumables this year.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Beijing bourse gov't bond sales top 1.4 trln yuan. ecns.cn The Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) assisted in issuing government bonds worth of around 1.42 trillion yuan (about 206.4 billion U.S. dollars) by the end of February, data from the bourse showed.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Senior CPC officials report work to CPC Central Committee, Xi. ecns.cn Senior officials of the Communist Party of China (CPC) have recently submitted reports on their work to the CPC Central Committee and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Chinese researchers develop 4D-printed shape memory polymer for medical devices. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have developed a biodegradable shape memory polymer (SMP) using 4D-printing technology that is suitable for medical devices, according to the Lanzhou University.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). China's GDP forecast to grow 5%. ecns.cn Moody's Investors Service recently shifted its forecast for China's real GDP growth to 5 percent for both 2023 and 2024, up from its previous projection of 4 percent, to incorporate a post-reopening rebound in domestic demand.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Indian PM calls for G20 unity to resolve geopolitical tensions. ecns.cn Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed for unity to resolve prevailing geopolitical tensions at G20 foreign ministers' meeting being held in the Indian capital of New Delhi.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Chinese FM urges stronger G20 cooperation to promote multilateralism, global development. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Thursday called on the Group of 20 (G20) members to conduct closer cooperation in enhancing multilateralism and promoting global development.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Communique of the Second Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. ecns.cn The following is the full text of the communique of the second plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China:…

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Taiwan temple praised for facilitating peaceful cooperation. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland official spoke highly of a temple in Taiwan and its role in building cross-Straits cooperation.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Chinese FM Qin Gang to meet press on March 7. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will meet the press on March 7 on the sidelines of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). R&D of 6G, other future tech to get high priority. ecns.cn China will "fully" promote the research and development of 6G as well as other cutting-edge technologies — including humanoid robots, the metaverse and quantum technology — this year so as to better support the construction of a modern industrial system.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). China to build constellation of very-low Earth orbit satellites. ecns.cn China is planning on building up a constellation of very-low Earth orbit satellites, and the first launch will be this September, the Global Times learned from China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation (CASIC) on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Shenzhou XV mission crew completes second spacewalk. ecns.cn The Shenzhou XV mission crew members successfully carried out their second spacewalk recently, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Chinese cargo ship wrecked in Russia; all 21 crew members safe. ecns.cn The crew of 21 Chinese nationals rescued from a China-flagged cargo ship wrecked from a collision into ice in the Strait of Tartary in Russia on February 23 are all in good condition.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Newly-appointed team China coach Jankovic eyeing 2026 World Cup despite challenges ahead. ecns.cn Newly-appointed Chinese men's football team head coach Aleksandar Jankovic said here on Wednesday that his target was to lead the squad in securing a spot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Xi holds talks with Belarusian president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, March 1, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). 600-year-old plum tree blossoms in Nanjing. ecns.cn A 600-year-old plum tree is in full blossom, attracting crowds at Xuanwu Lake Park in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 1, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Wild Asian elephant herd captured napping in forest in Yunnan. ecns.cn The herd of eight wild Asian elephants foraged and rested in a tea garden, marking the first visit in 2023 in Yunnan. After 30 years of rescue and protection, the number of wild Asian elephants increased to more than 300 by the end of 2022.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Hidden stone sculptures appear after water level lowers in Sichuan. ecns.cn Stone sculptures dating back to Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279) emerge after water level lowers at Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 1, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). China strongly opposes any form of political manipulation of COVID origins-tracing issue: FM. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). China remains a popular destination for foreign investment: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). New moai statue found in Easter Island volcano. ecns.cn A 1.60-meter moai, one of Easter Island's iconic statues, is found lying down on its side looking at the sky in the dried bed of a lake inside the crater of the Rano Raraku volcano, Chile, Feb. 21 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Beautiful scenery of Wuyishan National Park. ecns.cn A tea garden in Wuyishan National Park is shrouded by morning mist in east China's Fujian Province, March 1, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Sea of golden cole flowers in full bloom in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Blooming cole flowers attract visitors in Ji'an, east China's Jiangxi Province.

ecns.cn (2023-03-02). Tourism insiders visit HK to explore opportunities. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Wednesday welcomed the first large-scale tourism inspection group from the Chinese mainland since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing new hopes for wider and deeper cross-border tourism collaboration.

edited from Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young (2023-03-02). Agriculture in America: Deeply Rooted in Black Culture. indybay.org 2023 California Pan African Food and Ag Pavilion will showcase our 350+ billion-dollar annual California Working Landscape and new opportunities for Black Agriculture to align efforts within the #1 "California Grown" US Ag industries in the global marketplace. Past, present and future pioneers of African Descent continue to light a bright path in today's plethora of opportunities.

FECFFP (2023-03-02). Monday 3/6: Jewish Fast in Solidarity With Palestinians. indybay.org 456 Montgomery Street between California and Sacramento | Across street from the Israeli Consulate…

Fight Back (2023-03-02). On International Women's Day, let's remember Alexandra Kollontai. fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL – International Women's Day is an ideal occasion to recognize and honor the accomplishments of women across the globe. Let us use this opportunity to recognize the importance of Alexandra Kollontai, an ardent supporter of gender equality and a pioneering fighter for the rights of women. | Kollontai was a Russian Marxist theorist who, in 1913, authored an article entitled "Women's Day" in Pravda prior to the first International Women's Day celebration in Russia. Her article was and is a revolutionary contribution to the struggle for women's rights and her impactful words continu…

Fight Back (2023-03-02). MN protests upcoming SBI meeting to demand divestment from Israel. fightbacknews.org Saint Paul, MN – In lively spirits backed by a score of endorsing car horns, over 50 Palestine solidarity and anti-war activists demonstrated in front of the Minnesota Governor's Mansion on February 25, demanding that the Minnesota State Board of Investment (SBI) divest from apartheid Israel, as it did from apartheid South Africa. | The action was initiated by the Anti-War Committee in the lead up to the SBI's Thursday meeting, where the Anti-War Committee will deliver this demand to the Board, speaking on behalf of over a thousand Minnesotans who have signed onto their petition to divest. | The Minnesota State B…

Frank Breslin (2023-03-02). Three Reasons Why Public High Schools Don't Teach Critical Thinking. dissidentvoice.org The following warning should be affixed atop every computer in America's schools: Proceed at your own risk. Don't accept as true what you're about to read. Some of it is fact; some of it is opinion masquerading as fact; and the rest is liberal, conservative, or mainstream propaganda. Make sure you know which is which …

Freedom Socialist Party (2023-03-02). Wednesday 3/8: Black Liberation Reading Circle. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco, near Ellis St. Seven blocks from Civic Center BART, on or near Muni bus lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49. Wheelchair Accessible, Also via Zoom…

Global Research News (2023-03-02). Selected Articles: Showdown in Ukraine. Hobbled US Turns to War to Preserve Its Waning Primacy. globalresearch.ca By The future of humanity will be decided on a battlefield in Ukraine. That's no exaggeration. The conflict between the United …

In Contempt (2023-03-02). In Contempt #26: Fight to Free Mumia Continues; Keith LaMar on Hunger Strike; Repression Ramps Up. itsgoingdown.org In this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always are updates, fundraisers, and birthdays. There's a lot happening, so let's dive right in! Political Prisoner News In political prisoner news, February 16th was an international day of actions to…

infobrics (2023-03-02). Kiev insists on Artyomovsk's 'meat grinder' to guarantee Western support. infobrics.org If the city is fully liberated by the Russians, the "Ukrainian victory" rhetoric will be discredited, making western support unpopular among public opinion.

infobrics (2023-03-02). Employment and Labour on Worker Rights at BRICS Summit. infobrics.org Worker rights are the cornerstone of a fair, just and prosperous society as they ensure that employees have access to safe working conditions, a BRICS meeting was told in Muldersdrift, west of Johannesburg…

infobrics (2023-03-02). Number of Countries Seeking to Join BRICS, SCO Increased to Nearly 20. infobrics.org The number of countries wishing to join the BRICS group of countries and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has witnessed a sharp increase in recent years, currently reaching up to 20…

infobrics (2023-03-02). Chinese Automakers Gaining Ground in Russia as International Manufacturers Leave. infobrics.org Over the past year, hundreds of global brands have fled Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. That's forced Russians to find alternatives for everything from smartphones to cars…

infobrics (2023-03-02). West demands South Korea to supply weapons to Ukraine. infobrics.org Russia could respond to any South Korean provocation by boosting ties with North Korea.

infobrics (2023-03-02). Kiev regime flooding black markets with NATO-sourced weapons. infobrics.org US officials claim they're unable to audit Ukraine-bound weapons once they leave Poland, but the real issue is if they even want to know. Considering the nearly mythical status they've given to Zelensky, revealing his involvement in arms smuggling could be rather "uncomfortable" and might even backfire.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-02). War Over U.S. Military Base Quest in Somalia Rages On. libya360.wordpress.com Jamal Abdulahi Berbera, Somalia (Photo: Lakmi00 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)) A conflict between Somali unionists and secessionists was spawned by a U.S. attempt to acquire a military base. War and a humanitarian crisis are the end result. In the February 8th, 2023, edition of Black Agenda Report, I wrote about a brutal war in Northern Somalia…

Isheka N. Harrison (2023-03-02). Diversity Executive Who Faked POC Identity Resigns After Mom Outs Her As White. moguldom.com Rachel Dolezal is not an anomaly. Another white woman who was exposed for lying about her race and culture while advocating for social justice causes has resigned from her role as a diversity executive. Raquel Saraswati is a 39-year-old Muslim activist and writer who led people to believe she was of Latin, South Asian and …

Jan Schoenmakers, Willy Sabowski (2023-03-02). Journalism is in denial about itself & China's Mediation. indybay.org If you live on a powder keg, you have to avoid sparks. Therefore, especially in crises, truthful, trustworthy communication and respectful communication in society is more important than ever. Thus, the more explosive the situation, the more important the fourth estate in the state becomes. It is failing spectacularly right now – as it has in recent crises.

Juan Cole (2023-03-02). Israel's Ahmadinejad: Smotrich calls for Palestinian Town to be Wiped off the Map. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Israeli minister of finance, Bezalel Smotrich, who is also the civil administrator of the Palestinian West Bank in the Defense Ministry, called Wednesday for the Palestinian town of Huwwara to be "wiped out of existence." Smotrich was at a conference held by the financial newspaper TheMarker, and was asked …

Justice for Jesús Adolfo "Dopher" Delgado (2023-03-02). Monday 3/6: Jesús Adolfo "Dopher" Delgado Angelversary. indybay.org 626 Capp St., San Francisco…

KATIE (2023-03-02). Apartheid Israel out of AU – PAPSN Statement. bdsmovement.net

Kevin Gosztola (2023-03-02). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: March 2, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

Kevin Gosztola (2023-03-02). The Difficulty of Destiny: 'Ithaka' And A Father's Struggle For His Son's Freedom. thedissenter.org "I don't much like media," mutters John Shipton, the father of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. | During the first minutes of "Ithaka," an Australia documentary that follows John as he campaigns for his son's freedom, it becomes clear that he is not someone who is accustomed to appearing on camera or before groups of people to ask for their support. | John is asked how he got along with Assange, a tedious question that he resents given the harsh circumstances. However, the question is reasonable given the fact that Assange grew up without his father."The story is, I'm attempting in…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-03-02). California Pan African Global Trade in the wake of 2022 US-Africa Business Summit. indybay.org Our 11th Annual, Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference is poised to bring together key global leaders together with a focused Food and Ag spark to expand California Pan African Global Trade throughout the African Continental Free Trade Area and beyond.

Kurt Nimmo (2023-03-02). War Propaganda Media Ignores Rising Antiwar Sentiment in America and Europe. globalresearch.ca

Labor Video Project (2023-03-02). E. Palestine EPA Cover-up & SF Hunters Point/Treasure Island Connection with Greg Schwartz. indybay.org WorkWeek interviews investigative journalist Greg Schwartz about the connection between the East Palestine EPA hiring of Tetra Tech and the connection between Tetra Tech's record of fraud and retaliation of whistleblowers at the supposed clean-up at Hunters Point and Treasure Island. He also exposes that Black Rock and Vanguard Group are the top two shareholders of the Norfolk Southern Railway and Tetra Tech.

Labor Video Project (2023-03-02). Justice For Keita O'Neil! SF DA Jenkin Fronting For POA & Developers In Dropping Charges. indybay.org

Middle East Monitor (2023-03-02). Israeli PM Netanyahu's idea of workable Peace excludes Palestinian Independence. juancole.com By Mohammad Makram Balawi | — ( Middle East Monitor ) — Benjamin Netanyahu has always been an open book. Although the Israeli prime minister is skilled at twisting facts and rewriting history when necessary, he has been very clear on his relations with the Palestinians since day one. The US cannot claim that it …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Hospice care: Comfort at the end of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It was announced earlier this week that former President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care. But just what is hospice care and how it can provide comfort and support? Hospice care is for people who are nearing the end of life. The services are provided by a team of health care professionals who maximize comfort for a person who is terminally ill by reducing pain and addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. To help…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Consumer Health: 8 heart-healthy diet strategies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, which makes this a good time to learn about how your diet affects your heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., regardless of race or ethnicity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although you cannot change some risk factors, such as family history, sex or age, you can take some key steps to reduce your risk of heart disease. You can avoid heart…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Consumer Health: What do you know about encephalitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Encephalitis Day will be observed Wednesday, Feb. 22, which makes this a good time to learn more about this potentially life-threatening disease. Encephalitis affects nearly 500,000 people of all ages worldwide each year, according to the Encephalitis Society. What Causes it Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The inflammation can be caused by an infection, most often a virus, invading the brain (infectious encephalitis), but it also can be caused by the immune system attacking the brain in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hope for spontaneous coronary artery dissection, SCAD. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research on spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, has exploded in the last decade, says Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and a leading expert on this rare heart condition. Though there have been many advancements in understanding SCAD, Dr. Hayes says there is still much to learn, including why 90% of these types of heart attacks happen to nonstereotypical heart attack patients — young women. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/HVz5wqWOctA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Black History Month – Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, helping at-risk patients and increasing diversity in clinical trials. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua Black History Month is a month for all people to celebrate and learn about the diverse and important contributions of Black Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity, and discrimination. The Mayo Clinic News Network is profiling several Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity through their work. Meet Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, an oncologist with…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Science Saturday: Could antidepressants cause treatment-emergent mania? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a study published in Molecular Psychiatry, Mark Frye, M.D., a Mayo Clinic researcher and collaborators, investigated the risk of treatment-emergent mania in bipolar disorder when treated with antidepressants. "We found that antidepressants that increase mitochondrial energetics (cells that extract energy from nutrients for sustaining life) may elevate the risk of treatment-emergent mania," says Dr. Frye. The increased energy expenditure of mania associated with impulsivity, poor judgment, psychosis and loss of insight can drive high-risk behaviors, often…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Dementia-related pain: What caregivers need to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, it describes a collection of symptoms that affect a person's thinking and social abilities enough to interfere with daily life. There are more than 55 million people worldwide living with dementia. Of these, 50% to 60% have Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death worldwide. There is a constellation of dementia symptoms, and memory loss is the primary feature. Other common symptoms are physical functional decline…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cholangiocarcinoma and how is it treated? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother has been experiencing unusual and persistent fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice. After undergoing a CT scan, her doctor diagnosed her with cholangiocarcinoma. What is this type of cancer? And what treatment options are available? ANSWER: Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer that develops from the bile ducts, which are slender tubes that carry the digestive fluid bile and connect the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. The tumor can occur anywhere along…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). From civil rights to transplant awareness, advocate continues to make a difference. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As America celebrates Black History Month, one civil rights activist is celebrating a new lease on life. Dr. Shirley Green-Reese received a kidney transplant in June 2022 at Mayo Clinic in Florida. Her kidney transplant is only one chapter in an incredible life story. Dr. Green-Reese is no stranger to turning challenges into triumphs. In 1963, at the age of 13, she was one of 15 young African American girls who were arrested for peacefully…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for a heart-healthy sandwich. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Packing a healthy lunch seems like an easy task, but sometimes all the sandwich choices may seem daunting. Many deli, or processed meats, are packed with preservatives, nitrates and sodium that could raise your risk of heart disease and other health issues. So is there a better choice to build a lunch you'll love and feel good about? Kate Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist, says what you pack with your lunch may help…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). What can you do for an overactive bladder? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Overactive bladder, or OAB, is a condition that causes a sudden urge to urinate. It affects both men and women. The urge may be difficult to stop, and overactive bladder may lead to the involuntary loss of urine, known as urge incontinence. If you have overactive bladder, you may feel embarrassed, isolate yourself or limit your work and social life. The good news is that a brief evaluation can determine whether there's a specific cause…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert: Artificial intelligence improves colonoscopy accuracy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON —‚ÄØJames East, M.D., spends his days skillfully examining people's colons, searching for and snaring away suspicious polyps that might one day turn into cancer. A gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, he says the ability to identify cancer risks and eliminate them on the spot during a colonoscopy is one of the most satisfying parts of his chosen profession. Colonoscopy remains the gold standard in detecting and preventing colorectal cancer. But the procedure…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Mayo Clinic remembers Dr. Robert Hattery, former CEO of Mayo Clinic in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Hattery, M.D., second from left, at Mayo's 150th anniversary celebration in 2014. Robert R. Hattery, M.D., former CEO of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and longtime Mayo Clinic advocate, died on Feb. 11, 2023. "Dr. Hattery was a builder of people," says Claire Bender, M.D., emeritus member of the staff in Radiology. "He was a true leader who was highly respected, fair, extremely hard working and always dedicated to Mayo Clinic's patients and staff."…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Avoiding shoulder injuries while shoveling snow. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Last winter, I slipped and fell shoveling snow. I have arthritis in one of my shoulders. I'm concerned about having another injury. How common are shoulder injuries during the winter due to shoveling snow and other activities? What advice do you have for how to avoid injuring my shoulder? ANSWER: Unfortunately, the numbers don't lie. In Mayo Clinic's orthopedics practice, the number of people who need care due to shoulder injuries increases substantially during…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Obesity and heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's long been known that being overweight or obese can make a person more apt to develop conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. But experts at Mayo Clinic say obesity also can affect the heart in entirely independent ways. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the resources available to help patients battling obesity and heart disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Winter safety tips from a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Weather Service says a massive winter storm is moving across the U.S., with high winds, icy conditions and up to 2 feet of heavy snow expected in parts of the Upper Midwest. If possible, limit travel or stay off the roads if you live in the affected areas. "If you don't have to go out, it's best not to go. But if you do, plan just in case something bad happens," says Dr….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Snowblower safety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Much of the nation is bracing for a massive winter storm that is working its way eastward across the country. Over the next few days, the storm is expected to bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions in the North, with sleet, freezing rain and thunderstorms across the South. Portions of the upper Midwest could see close to 2 feet of snow. With that in mind, you might want to get that snowblower fueled up. Dr….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Staying safe during a major winter storm. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As several winter storms are expected to bring freezing rain, sleet and snow across the U.S., the National Weather Service reminds people to be safe and prepare in advance to ensure personal safety and well-being. As hospital emergency rooms have historically seen an influx of weather-related injuries with each winter storm, it is important to be adequately prepared to reduce the risk of medical emergencies. Dr. David Nestler, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says falls are among the most…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tongue-tie in babies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Up to 10% of newborns are born with ankyloglossia, a condition more commonly known as tongue-tie. The most common symptom for infants is difficulty with breastfeeding or bottlefeeding. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Rebekah Huppert, nurse and lactation consultant at Mayo Clinic, discusses how latching and feeding challenges caused by tongue-tie can be addressed with or without the need for any procedure. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/va4hEEDmNzk Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Transplant program at Mayo Clinic in Florida celebrates its 25th anniversary with vision for future of transplant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ‚Äï Twenty-five years ago, the transplant center at Mayo Clinic in Florida performed its first solid organ transplant — a liver transplant. To date, the center has performed nearly 9,000 lifesaving transplants as one of the largest combined solid organ transplant programs in the U.S. The center has provided consistently high-quality patient care before and after organ transplants since its establishment. Based on more than two decades of vast experience in organ transplant,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Black History Month: Dr. Michele Halyard on a lifetime commitment to health equity, inclusion and diversity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Michele Halyard Black History Month is commemorated every February. It's a month for all people to celebrate and learn about diverse and important contributions of African Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity and discrimination. Mayo Clinic News Network is highlighting Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity, inclusion and diversity through their work. Meet Dr. Michele Halyard,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Mayo Clinic discovery leads to life-changing treatment for young girl with ultra-rare disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28 raises awareness of the 30 million people in the U.S. who have a rare disease. Months after young Maggie Carmichael started taking an experimental drug for her ultra-rare genetic disease, she was able to trade in her wheelchair for a walker. The 9-year-old Mayo Clinic patient even took a few of her first-ever steps on her own. She also became better at feeding herself, her speech improved and she…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Mayo Clinic continues strong performance in 2022 thanks to staff, 'Bold. Forward.' strategy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is positioned to achieve its vision to transform health care and remains committed to its mission to serve patients and invest in staff. With careful planning and the support of Mayo's dedicated staff, the organization enters 2023 financially strong and focused on leading the transformation of health care through its "Bold. Forward." strategy. In an industry facing significant financial pressures as well as staffing challenges, Mayo Clinic staff have stepped…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-03-02). Obesity makes it harder to diagnose and treat heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Being overweight impacts your heart health in more ways than you might think. A new JACC review paper from Mayo Clinic outlines how obesity affects the common tests used to diagnose heart disease and impacts treatments. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and globally, yet it is largely preventable. "Excess fat acts as a kind of filter and can skew test readings to under-or overdiagnosis," says senior…

No Nukes Action (2023-03-02). Saturday 3/11: On 3/11 At Fukushima No Dumping Radioactive Water Into Pacific Ocean & No Restarting Nukes. indybay.org San Francisco Japanese Consulate | 275 Battery St./California St | San Francisco…

Norman Solomon (2023-03-02). Showdown in Nevada as Democratic Establishment Targets Party Chair. indybay.org

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-03-02). NATO's Growing Military Presence in Latin America and the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein — Feb 27, 2023 | At present, it has become customary to speak of NATO's expansion "towards Eastern Europe", which, while effective, is a reductionist concept. The truth is that since the end of the bipolar world, the United States, believing itself to be the master of the world, has used NATO to expand throughout the planet. Proof of this is the signing of the AUKUS Treaty (Australia, United Kingdom and United States), the creation of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) formed by Australia, India, Japan and the United States and the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance (Unit…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-03-02). Swiss Banks Hold at Least $500M in Stolen Lebanese Public Funds: Report. orinocotribune.com

Our Downtown ‚Ä¢ Our Future (2023-03-02). Saturday 3/4: Save Some Lot 4 Trees. indybay.org Lot 4, Cedar Street, Santa Cruz…

Peter Koenig (2023-03-02). Blow-up of Nord Stream I and II: Did the German Chancellor and the President of the European Commission Betray the People of Germany and Europe? globalresearch.ca

Revolution Club (2023-03-02). Wednesday 3/8: International Women's Day. indybay.org 24th and Mission, San Francisco…

Revolution Club (2023-03-02). Wednesday 3/8: Int'l Women'sDay-Break theChains! Unleash theFury ofWomen as a Mighty Force for Revolution. indybay.org Revolution Books 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…

Robert Inlakesh (2023-03-02). Israeli Army Helps Settlers Carry Out A Pogrom Against Palestinians In Hawara. thelastamericanvagabond.com On Sunday evening Israeli settlers stormed the town of Hawara, near the West Bank city of Nablus, burning down Palestinian homes, vehicles, killing one and injuring hundreds. The attack has been labelled as a pogrom, which was backed by the Israeli military. Around 64 Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured, so far this year,

Staff (2023-03-02). La opinión gráfica: Ataque sónico, un filme de fake news y ciencia ficción. cubadebate.cu Cinco agencias de inteligencia de Estados Unidos descartaron que las misteriosas dolencias reportadas por diplomáticos del país norteño en Cuba en 2016 se deban a ataques de un adversario extranjero, expuso hoy The Washington Post. Entonces, øel ataque sónico fue un filme de fake news y ciencia ficción? Desde el humor Arístides Hernández nos invita a reflexionar.

Staff (2023-03-02). Para apuntar: øCuáles son los diez países mayores consumidores de petróleo? cubadebate.cu La demanda de petróleo en el mundo crecerá en 2023 hasta un nivel récord, impulsada por el consumo de China, tras acabar con el confinamiento, y por la recuperación del tráfico aéreo, según un informe de la Agencia Internacional de la Energía (AIE) publicado este miércoles. Conozca cuáles son los diez grandes consumidores de petróleo a nivel mundial.

Staff (2023-03-02). Ignacio Ramonet: "Estamos viviendo, aunque no nos demos cuenta, el final de la globalización" cubadebate.cu Hace unos días, el pasado 15 de febrero, Ignacio Ramonet conversó con Randy Alonso en la Mesa Redonda sobre temas diversos: su más reciente libro presentado en La Habana, el avance de las ultraderechas, las crisis múltiples que enfrenta el mundo actual. Cubadebate transcribe para nuestros lectores este ameno y documentado análisis del intelectual francoespañol.

Staff (2023-03-02). Los 42 golpes de Estado de Gran Bretaña desde 1945. cubadebate.cu El Reino Unido ha planeado o ejecutado alrededor de 40 intentos para destituir Gobiernos extranjeros en 27 países desde el final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, que incluyen a las agencias de inteligencia, intervenciones militares encubiertas y abiertas, y asesinatos, expresó Declassified UK.

Staff (2023-03-02). Otra victoria y hacia Taichung: El Clásico al doblar la esquina. cubadebate.cu Quizás en el juego de menos calidad en toda la preparación, dado el rival de turno, una selección del Banco Cooperativo de Taiwán, Cuba hizo la tarea justa con victoria 6-0, en la que Yadir Drake cargó con la mejor faena (4-3, par de tubeyes y dos remolques), secundado por Yurisbel Gracial (4-2, un doble y dos impulsadas), mientras nuestros lanzadores volvieron a resultar impecables con 10 ponches y apenas seis jits permitidos.

Staff (2023-03-02). Las 3 del día: Lo que necesitas saber sobre "las enfermedades raras" y las principales noticias del 1 de marzo (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a todos los seguidores de Las 3 del día. Hoy conduce nuestro podcast la periodista Ana àÅlvarez Guerrero que los invita a que se queden conectados en esta emisión de miércoles.En el presente episodio le estaremos comentando las principales noticias de este 1 de marzo y además, tenemos una exclusiva que nos trae la también periodista Lisandra Fariñas Acosta. Ya comenzamos.

Staff (2023-03-02). Más de la mitad de los beneficiarios de la Seguridad Social cobran con tarjetas magnéticas. cubadebate.cu Casi a un mes de cumplirse el año de entrar en vigor la posibilidad de que los pensionados cubanos pasaran a emplear la tarjeta magnética en sustitución de la nómina electrónica, se informó que más de 50% de los beneficiarios del Sistema de Seguridad, efectúan el cobro de su pensión a través de esta vía digital.

Staff (2023-03-02). Raúl y Díaz-Canel reciben al secretario del Consejo de Seguridad de Rusia. cubadebate.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro, y el presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recibieron hoy al secretario del Consejo de Seguridad de Rusia, Nikolái Pátrushev, quien realiza una visita de trabajo al país caribeño. En el encuentro, los dignatarios dialogaron sobre el excelente estado de las relaciones entre ambas naciones y su desarrollo futuro.

Staff (2023-03-02). Ucrania debe comenzar a pagar las armas suministradas por Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La asesora del secretario del Departamento de Defensa de Estados Unidos (EEUU) para Asuntos de Seguridad Internacional, Celeste Wallander, afirmó que Ucrania debe comenzar a pagar, por su cuenta, el suministro de armas que se le realizan desde febrero del año pasado.

Staff (2023-03-02). COI reafirma autoridad sobre sistema de clasificación del boxeo para París 2024. cubadebate.cu "El único sistema de clasificación del boxeo válido para París 2024 es el aprobado por la Comisión Ejecutiva del COI el 8 de septiembre de 2022", aseguró en una carta el Comité Olímpico Internacional a los comités olímpicos nacionales. La reafirmación del COI se produjo después de que la Asociación Internacional de Boxeo desafiara su autoridad sobre el sistema de clasificación.

Staff (2023-03-02). Conozca mejor a los integrantes de #elCubaClásico: Despaigne y Céspedes. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate ya está en tiempo de Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Te seguimos presentando cada día a 2 de los 30 integrantes de nuestra selección nacional. El Cuba al Clásico es el equipo de todos.

Staff (2023-03-02). El tiempo: Madrugada fresca, tarde cálida con muy escasas lluvias. cubadebate.cu Predominará la poca nubosidad, excepto en localidades de la región oriental donde estará parcialmente nublado en la mañana y las primeras horas de la tarde con muy escasas lluvias.

Staff (2023-03-02). Eligen a nuevo presidente de la República Socialista de Vietnam. cubadebate.cu Vo Van Thuong fue elegido este jueves como presidente de la República Socialista de Vietnam en una sesión extraordinaria de la decimoquinta legislatura de la Asamblea Nacional. El mandato de Van Thuong se extenderá hasta 2026. El nuevo mandatario, de 52 años, fue respaldado por más del 98% del Parlamento.

Staff (2023-03-02). Informa OrbitSA que Western Union reanuda envío de remesas a Cuba desde todo Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Orbit S.A comunica que a partir del día de hoy la compañía Norteamérica Western Union dió por terminada la fase de prueba del servicio a Cuba que había comenzado el 4 de enero del presente año en algunas oficinas de Florida y procede a extender el servicio a la totalidad de localidades de su red en EUA.

Staff (2023-03-02). Nuevas reglas en la MLB favorecen a los lanzadores, opina Max Scherzer. cubadebate.cu Max Scherzer describió el lanzamiento bajo las nuevas reglas de las Grandes Ligas como un juego del "gato y el ratón". Los jugadores tendrán 30 segundos para reanudar el juego entre bateadores. Entre lanzamientos, los lanzadores tienen 15 segundos sin nadie y 20 segundos si hay un corredor.

Staff (2023-03-02). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 2 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 jueves 2 de marzo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-03-02). Qué trae la prensa cubana, jueves 2 de marzo de 2023. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2023-03-02). UNE pronostica afectación de 195 MW en el horario pico nocturno de este jueves. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico nocturna de este jueves una disponibilidad de 2 655 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 780 MW, con un déficit de 125 MW, por lo que si se mantienen los pronósticos, se prevé una afectación de 195 MW en este horario. Las limitaciones en la generación térmica son de 244 MW.

Staff (2023-03-02). øZelenski tiene un doble?: Una televisión polaca ha revelado esta posibilidad. cubadebate.cu Una televisión polaca ha revelado la posibilidad de que el presidente ucraniano, Volodímir Zelenski también use dobles. Fue durante la reciente visita del presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, a Kiev. Una cámara de la televisión polaca apostada sobre una escalera captó el momento en que Biden y Zelenski salen de una estancia y giran para subir las escaleras.

Staff (2023-03-02). Recordar es volver… A mentir. cubadebate.cu El título de este artículo no guarda necesariamente una correspondencia con lo que leerán adelante porque es solo una referencia a la paráfrasis que mi madre repetía cada vez que le preguntaban por qué no había escrito su autobiografía. Ahora, que todavía mi memoria está amueblada y por sugerencia de Alberto Luberta Sr. estoy escribiendo la mía y se llama así.

Staff (2023-03-02). Headlines for March 2, 2023. democracynow.org Top U.S. and Russian Diplomats Meet Briefly at G20 Talks as Ukraine War Rages On, Finland Advances Bid to Join NATO as Turkey Holds Up Sweden's Bid, U.S. Approves $619 Million Sale of High-Tech Weapons to Taiwan, U.S. Air Force Relieves Six Officers over Safety Lapses at North Dakota Nuclear Base, Israeli Protesters Opposed to Judicial Overhaul Met with Police Violence, "Repugnant": U.S. Condemns Israeli Minister's Call to "Erase" Palestinian Town of Huwara, U.S. Spy Agencies Reject Claims That "Havana Syndrome" Was Caused by Foreign Power, Protests Erupt in Greece…

Staff (2023-03-02). Surviving a Pogrom: Palestinian in Huwara Decries Israeli Settler Attack as "Ethnic Cleansing" democracynow.org On Sunday, Israeli settlers ransacked and torched Palestinian homes in Huwara, near the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, killing at least one Palestinian resident and injuring dozens of others. The Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has accused Benjamin Netanyahu's government of backing a pogrom in Huwara. Israeli Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich said Wednesday that Huwara needs to be "wiped out" and that the state of Israel should do it. In response, 22 Israeli international law experts sent a letter to Israel's attorney general demanding an immediate investigation against Sm…

Staff (2023-03-02). "Unwinnable War"? Calls Grow for Negotiated End to Ukraine War. democracynow.org Russia's invasion of Ukraine was at the top of the agenda of a critical meeting of G20 foreign ministers this week in New Delhi. The issue has caused deep divisions within the G20, which includes 19 major economies and the European Union. U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, spoke briefly on the sidelines of the summit on Thursday, though there was no diplomatic breakthrough between the two countries. The G20 meeting comes a week after China released a 12-point peace plan and as calls grow for a negotiated end to the fighting. To talk more about possible peace tal…

Staff (2023-03-02). Newsweek: Potential Swap Involving Alex Saab Emerges. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, February 28, a possible agreement has emerged to ensure the release of US citizens detained in Venezuela in exchange for the release of Venezuelan diplomat, Alex Saab, kidnapped by the United States, according to a According to sources, neither the United States nor Venezuela ruled out that a swap would take place. In a letter from Eyvin Hernández, a Salvadoran-US lawyer detained in Venezuela for entering the country illegally, it is suggest…

Staff (2023-03-02). Opposition Deputy José Brito Denounces Obstacles to Run in Primaries (+James Story). orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, February 28, the Venezuelan opposition deputy and presidential candidate for the Primero Venezuela party, José Brito, stated that the National Primary Commission (CNP), belonging to the so-called Unitary Platform, has placed obstacles preventing his participation in the primaries elections, intended to select a candidate that represents a broad sector of the opposition for the 2024 presidential race. | In an interview with Unión Radio network, the opposition deputy said that his party began "a cycle of rapprochement" with the CNP through all possible channels, including social networks, written comm…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-02). Bola Tinubu gana la elección presidencial en Nigeria. telesurtv.net Los partidos ahora tienen tres semanas para apelar los resultados, pero una elección puede invalidarse solo si se prueba que el organismo electoral nacional en gran medida no cumplió con la ley.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-02). Reportan síntomas inusuales tras desastre ambiental en Ohio, EE.UU. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a los médicos locales, algunos incluso se quejan de que comienzan a sentirse mejor cuando dejan sus hogares por un tiempo, solo para sentirse peor una vez que regresan.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-03-02). Presidente de Belarús respalda iniciativa china de seguridad. telesurtv.net El mandatario bielorruso afirmó que "debemos prevenir una confrontación global que no tendrá vencedores".

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-03-02). Cancilleres de Venezuela y Cuba se reúnen en Ginebra. telesurtv.net El titular diplomático cubano señaló que fueron ratificadas las relaciones de "hermandad, solidaridad y cooperación".

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-03-02). Médicos españoles protestan en Madrid por mejoras laborales. telesurtv.net La huelga se produce luego de que los sindicatos sostuvieran un infructuoso encuentro con el consejero de Sanidad.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-03-02). Irán expulsa a diplomáticos alemanes por injerencia de Berlín. telesurtv.net El vocero de la cancillería persa señaló que si se viola la soberanía es "inevitable identificar opciones alternativas".

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-03-02). Siria recibe ayuda humanitaria de Irán y EAU tras terremotos. telesurtv.net Una aeronave procedente de Irán llegó al Aeropuerto de Alepo cargada con más de 22 toneladas de suministros.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-02). Alertan sobre necesidad de ayuda alimentaria para el Cuerno de àÅfrica. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la organización, Olga Sarrado añadió que esa región, además de la crisis climática, es sede de varios conflictos que han obligado a millones de personas a desplazarse.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-02). Ministro de Transporte de Grecia dimite tras choque de trenes. telesurtv.net Karamanlis ofreció su pésame a las familias de las víctimas y los damnificados del trágico accidente.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-02). Reportan incendio en edificio de Búfalo en Nueva York, EE.UU. telesurtv.net En el siniestro falleció uno de los bomberos que acudió al llamado de emergencia, según el alcalde Byron W. Brown.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-02). Reportan sismo de magnitud 5,6 en suroeste de Sumatra, Indonesia. telesurtv.net Según la Agencia de Meteorología, Climatología y Geofísica del país (BMKG), el movimiento telúrico aconteció a una profundidad estimada de 82 kilómetros.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-02). Presidente argentino inaugura sesiones en el Congreso. telesurtv.net El presidente argentino, Alberto Fernández, demandó este miércoles la profundización de las investigaciones sobre el intento de asesinato a la vicemandataria Cristina Fernández.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-02). Nuevo tiroteo deja tres oficiales heridos en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Tres oficiales terminaron siendo alcanzados por disparos y fueron llevados a University Health con lesiones que no ponen en peligro la vida, según el departamento de policía.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-02). Parlamento aprueba ingreso de Finlandia a la OTAN. telesurtv.net Para la entrada de Finlandia y Suecia en la OTAN se necesita aún la ratificación de Hungría y Türkiye, los dos únicos países miembros que aún no lo han hecho.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-02). Misionero claretiano logra escapar de sus captores en Haití. telesurtv.net El secuestro es el último acto de violencia contra los misioneros católicos en Haití.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-02). Türkiye mantiene fecha del 14 de mayo para comicios presidenciales. t.co El presidente Recep Tayyip Erdogan ha descartado cualquier retraso en las elecciones tras los devastadores terremotos de febrero.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-02). Comisión aprueba informe que recomienda enjuiciar al presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La titular del comité, Viviana Veloz, afirmó que el mandatario ha tratado de ocultar potenciales conductas ilícitas de su cuñado, Danilo Carrera.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-02). Aumenta a 43 cifra de muertos por choque de trenes en Grecia. telesurtv.net En declaraciones a la radiotelevisión pública griega ERT, Leontari dijo que la mayoría de las víctimas son adultos jóvenes de entre 20 y 30 años.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-02). Sismo de magnitud 5.8 sacude el sureste de México. telesurtv.net El sismo fue percibido en varios estados del sur mexicano. En la Ciudad de México, algunos usuarios reportaron que se sintió muy leve.

teleSUR, lvm, SH, JCM (2023-03-02). Número de muertos por colisión de trenes en Grecia sube a 36. telesurtv.net Por su parte, el representante del Servicio de Bomberos, Vassilis Vathrakogiannis subrayó que se reporta 85 heridos.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-02). Cuba rechaza inclusión en lista sobre terrorismo de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las autoridades cubanas han destacado que la isla ha sido víctima del terrorismo patrocinado por EE.UU.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-02). Federación campesina se movilizará el 30 de marzo en Paraguay. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a la FNC, la concentración de la tierra en Paraguay es la más alta en el mundo.

teleSUR, MER (2023-03-02). Siguen las movilizaciones en Perú contra el Gobierno de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net A Lima han arribado las delegaciones provenientes del departamento de Puno para protestar y exigir la renuncia de Dina Boluarte.

teleSUR, nb, JCM (2023-03-02). China denuncia manipulación sobre origen del Covid-19. telesurtv.net Expertos de la OMS junto con especialistas chinos desmintieron la posibilidad de que el coronavirus se filtrara de un laboratorio, tras una visita a las correspondientes en Wuhan.

teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2023-03-02). Muere Just Fontaine, autor del récord de 13 goles en un Mundial. telesurtv.net Entre el 8 y 28 de junio de 1958 jugaba con el equipo francés el Mundial de Futbol, donde implantaría el todavía vigente récord de 13 goles para una sola edición.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-02). Confirman cinco nuevos casos de cólera en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net Los casos corresponden a cuatro personas de sexo masculino con edades de 3, 17, 42 y 66 años, así como una mujer de de 44.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-02). Muere un joven palestino herido por Israel en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Mahmoud Jamal Hamdan, recibió disparos durante un asalto del Ejército israelí al campo de refugiados donde se encontraba.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-02). Registran incendio en fábrica de metales de Cleveland en Ohio, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El suceso tuvo lugar en un local de A.J. Rose Manufacturing Co. en la cuadra 3100 de W. 38th Street, sobre las 09H15 (hora local).

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-02). Suman 26 los casos de influenza aviar en Argentina. telesurtv.net Al Senasa han llegado 186 casos sospechosos, y se han detectado resultados positivos en aves silvestres (3), de traspatio (22) y en el sector comercial (1).

Workers Strike Back Bay Area (2023-03-02). Saturday 3/4: Workers Strike Back: Bay Area Launch Meeting. indybay.org Berkeley South Branch Library Meeting Room | 1901 Russell St, Berkeley…

WorkWeek (2023-03-02). Turkey Earthquake, Corruption & Erdogan, Ballad Of Harry Bridges & ILWU Mumia On WorkWeek. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the Turkey Earthquake, Corruption & Erdogan & Ballad Of Harry Bridges along with the ILWU Local 10 initiated Labor Community March for Mumia Abu-Jamal on 2/16/23.

WSWS (2023-03-02). New Zealand's flooding disaster and the case for socialism. wsws.org The avoidable devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, which has left thousands of people homeless and threatens to plunge many more into poverty, is an unanswerable indictment of capitalism.

WSWS (2023-03-02). Anger erupts among Caterpillar workers as details of UAW agreement emerge: "We deserve way better" wsws.org Indignation and disbelief were spreading quickly among Caterpillar workers Wednesday, following the announcement of a tentative agreement the previous night.

WSWS (2023-03-02). Union "sets stage" for strike vote by 6,000 FedEx pilots in US. wsws.org Six thousand FedEx pilots are determined to win above-inflation wage increases and end exhausting and dangerous work loads.

WSWS (2023-03-02). White House and US media revive the Wuhan lab lie. wsws.org The US government's renewed promotion of the Wuhan lab conspiracy theory is aimed at demonizing China and preparing public opinion for the Biden administration's escalating trade and military buildup targeting China.

WSWS (2023-03-02). Australia's largest-ever real wage cut highlights need for rank-and-file committees. wsws.org The sharpest decline was in the highly unionised public sector, underscoring the role of Labor governments and the union apparatus in spearheading the slashing of wages.

WSWS (2023-03-02). Stellantis begins indefinite idling of Belvidere Assembly in a major assault on autoworkers. wsws.org Stellantis began to indefinitely idle its Belvidere Assembly Plant on Tuesday and lay off over 1,300 remaining workers, destroying their lives and uprooting families. The emptying out of the plant will also have devastating ripple effects on the already economically ravaged areas surrounding the town of Belvidere, Illinois, and the nearby Rockford metropolitan area.

WSWS (2023-03-02). Support the strike against government austerity! Withdraw draconian essential service orders! Fight for a socialist program to defend workers' social and democratic rights! wsws.org Workers should take the struggle for their social and democratic rights into their own hands. The SEP urges workers to form their own action committees independent of all capitalist parties and trade unions in every workplace, factory, plantation and neighborhood.

WSWS (2023-03-02). The East Palestine disaster: A crime of capitalism. wsws.org The poisoning of East Palestine, Ohio, is not merely an environmental catastrophe. It is a man-made disaster which raises fundamental questions about the structure of the society which produced it.

WSWS (2023-03-02). Body camera footage shows Knoxville, Tennessee, police mocking 60 year-old Lisa Edwards before she died in their custody. wsws.org The Knox County District Attorney's office has stated that the four officers, who have been placed on paid administrative leave, will not be criminally charged for Edwards' death.

WSWS (2023-03-02). Body camera footage shows Knoxville, Tennessee, police mocking 60-year-old Lisa Edwards before she died in their custody. wsws.org The Knox County District Attorney's office has stated that the four officers, who have been placed on paid administrative leave, will not be criminally charged for Edwards' death.

WSWS (2023-03-02). Worker in China in violent clash over unpaid wages. wsws.org Yin, who had worked at an electronics factory and not been paid, killed three people in a clash in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China.

WSWS (2023-03-02). Disco Boy: A remarkable anti-war film from Italian director Giacomo Abbruzzese. wsws.org Abbruzzese's film counters the cruelty of war with an appeal for freedom and joie de vivre.

WSWS (2023-03-02). Sri Lankan workers strike in defiance of government's essential service orders. wsws.org Wednesday's strikes and protests powerfully indicate the determination of workers to fight the government's social attacks. By contrast, the trade unions did everything they could limit to the industrial action.

Aaron Maté (2023-03-02). Seymour Hersh: US bombed Nord Stream to prolong the Ukraine proxy war. thegrayzone.com The Pulitzer-winning journalist discusses the fallout from his report exposing how the US blew up the Nord Stream 2 pipelines. Seymour Hersh joins Aaron Maté to discuss his report on how the Biden administration bombed the Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines, which blew up not only a vital Russian-German infrastructure project but a key off-ramp to peace in Ukraine. Guest: Seymour Hersh. Pulitzer-winning journalist who writes at seymourhersh.substack.com/. Video: Audio:…

Global Research News (2023-03-02). Protest Movement Against Pfizer in New York City. globalresearch.ca

David Skripac (2023-03-02). Our Species Is Being Genetically Modified. Are We Witnessing Humanity's March Toward Extinction? Viruses Are Our Friends, Not Our Foes. globalresearch.ca

Catte Black (2023-03-02). "Covid Lab Leaks" and Brick Walls. globalresearch.ca

The Cradle (2023-03-02). US Lawmakers Approve Resolution to Uphold Economic Sanctions on Syria. globalresearch.ca

Mike Adams (2023-03-02). Eight Alarming Cover-ups and Contradictions in the East Palestine Train Wreck Chemical Nightmare Now Spreading Across Multiple States. globalresearch.ca

Gavin Cordon (2023-03-02). "Exterminate All Cats in Britain": Culling Pet Cats at Start of Pandemic, Says Former U.K Minister. globalresearch.ca

Middle East Eye (2023-03-02). Iran: Who Is Poisoning Hundreds of Schoolgirls? globalresearch.ca

Yves Engler (2023-03-02). Understanding the Logic of Canada Giving $2.26 Billion in Arms to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Connor Freeman (2023-03-02). "Stop the Killing," Major Antiwar Protests Held in Germany, France, and Italy. globalresearch.ca

Ariel Dorfman (2023-03-02). Chile: In Memory of Carlos and Pinochet's Caravan of Death. globalresearch.ca

Michael Jansen (2023-03-02). Zionist Project Has Always Been Colonisation and Exclusion of Indigenous Palestinians. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Joseph Sansone (2023-03-02). Did We Just Start a Revolution? Ban the Jab Resolution. globalresearch.ca

Igor Chudov (2023-03-02). The UN Discusses Darkening the Skies to Combat Climate Change. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Vladislav B. Sotirović (2023-03-02). Europe's Legalized Narco-State: Kosovo's "Independence" and a Greater Albania. globalresearch.ca

Kurt Nimmo (2023-03-02). The Lies of Neocon Nikki Haley. globalresearch.ca

americanthinker (2023-03-02). A reminder from a past Susan Rice of Democrats' vicious COVID lies. americanthinker.com This column from three years ago, viewed today, reveals a lot more today than Rice probably intended.

americanthinker (2023-03-02). Border surge's boom in child labor forces Biden to go after Ben and Jerry's, Target, and other wokester corporate allies. americanthinker.com Funny what open borders can do to a guy's wokester campaign contributors.

americanthinker (2023-03-02). China flicks John Kerry's greenie pleadings away, barrels ahead on coal plant construction. americanthinker.com Lurch's greenie meetings with China don't seem to have been taken seriously by the Chicoms.

americanthinker (2023-03-02). Guess who the other big loser is from Russia's Ukraine invasion… americanthinker.com Things haven't worked out quite the way China's old gray men in Beijing thought they would.

americanthinker (2023-03-02). Lori out — but will anything change? americanthinker.com Lori Lightfoot was an identity politics choice and did not really understand her job.

americanthinker (2023-03-02). Our out-of-control federal bureaucracy. americanthinker.com Congress has to do something about this crisis before it's too late.

americanthinker (2023-03-02). Pentagon Inspector General unwilling to reveal if rules monitoring Ukraine Aid were followed. americanthinker.com The notoriously corrupt Ukraine couldn't possibly be doing anything unethical with the untracked billions….

americanthinker (2023-03-02). Pete Buttigieg puffs himself up with climate-immortality afflatus. americanthinker.com Pothole Pete says his greenie climate change agenda is what he will be "remembered" for.

americanthinker (2023-03-02). Republican lawmaker in Florida offers an ingenious solution to stop the Democrats. americanthinker.com Senator Blaise Ingoglia is a hero, a comedian, and Florida Man all wrapped into one.

americanthinker (2023-03-02). When Joe Biden fails so hard that he makes Putin look good. americanthinker.com Americans are desperate for a president who loves his country, and they're starting to look for one in unexpected places.

Eva Bartlett (2023-03-01). Dr. Marwa Osman On Recent Developments in Occupied Palestine. ingaza.wordpress.com Following our mid-February conversation, I spoke again with Lebanese journalist and political commentator, Dr. Marwa Osman, about recent developments in occupied Palestine. Among the things discussed were: -The new Israeli law passed in the Knesset that legitimizes the deportation & ethnic cleansing of Palestinians by revoking their citizenship and residency. -The near-daily resistance acts against…

_____ (2023-03-01). Early "Spring Exacerbation" journal-neo.org Those who closely follow the events on the Korean peninsula know that military exercises of the United States and the Republic of Korea take place every spring. The DPRK traditionally perceives them as a rehearsal for an invasion and responds with demonstration of force. Each side declares however that in response to the provocations of …

_____ (2023-03-01). The US wants to Impose a New Economic Paradigm on the World. journal-neo.org It is "Globalization 2.0." Indeed, this is how US officials led by Katharine Tai, the US Trade Representative, define the 'new' US Economic and Trade policy. "Globalization 1.0." is said to have its limitations and that "Globalization 2.0" will overcome these limitations for Washington. In a testimony to the US Senate in March 2022, Tai …

_____ (2023-03-01). Serbia Will Regain Its Soul. strategic-culture.org How much can the dignity of a small, defiant nation that loves freedom above all else cost? | On May 31 last year, the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vuƒçiƒá, began his new five-year mandate by taking the presidential oath in the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia. While in a solemn atmosphere, he pronounced the text of the oath, which is precisely defined by the Constitution of the Republic of Serbia, for a moment almost the whole of Serbia united around him; not only his supporters but even his bitterest political opponents. Those who did not support Vuƒçiƒ&aac…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-03-01). Colombia's army turned Medellin into murder capital of the world: CIA. colombiareports.com Colombia's army was behind the "narco-terrorism" that made Medellin the "murder capital" of the world in the 1980's, according to a declassified CIA report. The 1988 report that has been…

Alberto Medina (2023-03-01). 69 Years After Puerto Ricans Attacked Congress, Colonialism Remains the Most Violent Conspiracy. latinorebels.com Two years ago, U.S. citizens attacked the Capitol, committing a crime against their own government. Sixty-seven years before, Puerto Rican nationalists attacked the same building to denounce a crime —colonialism— committed by a government in which they had no meaningful rights or representation.

Alex Berenson (2023-03-01). mRNAs Jabs May Have Caused Tens of Millions of Serious New Health Problems Worldwide, a Huge Peer-reviewed Study Shows. globalresearch.ca

Ali Abunimah (2023-03-01). Israeli calls for genocide met with shrugs in Washington and Brussels. electronicintifada.net Senior Israeli minister calls for Huwwara to be "wiped out."

americanthinker (2023-03-01). Peculiar Case of George Santos Exhibits the Media Double-Standard. americanthinker.com Suddenly, corporate media personalities and the American left find themselves deeply concerned about lying politicians.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). A Year Later, Ukraine Still Matters. americanthinker.com A small amount to destroy the conventional capabilities of a pariah state, while not placing a single American in harm's way, seems like a wise investment.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). The Derailment of Candace Owens. americanthinker.com Candace Owens has pushed her disagreements with Donald Trump to the point of insult.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). What's the Real Reason Political Anxiety Is So High? americanthinker.com Political anxiety is already high, and it's likely to grow higher from here.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). Are we really gearing up for World War 3? americanthinker.com There's a lot of hyperventilating, but what's truly in store for us?>

americanthinker (2023-03-01). California attorney suspended for calling a male convicted child-molester…a male. americanthinker.com The convicted child-molester started calling himself a woman only after DNA evidence linked him to a previous crime.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). Chicago voters give Lightfoot the boot. americanthinker.com Good riddance to a leftist incompetent. The only question remaining is whether things will get worse or better as the runoff beckons.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). Even the WaPo scuttles 'Trump's fault' Ohio train derailment narrative. americanthinker.com Glenn Kessler,…

americanthinker (2023-03-01). Historical treasure from 1963 uncovered at a small town thrift store in Texas. americanthinker.com Discovery of a never-before-seen photograph makes the case for a traditional curriculum in education.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). In San Francisco, 3 cops serve 130,000 residents in Sunset precinct at night. americanthinker.com Good luck getting a cop in that part of town.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). Janet Yellen says federal treasury will soon take 'extraordinary measures'. americanthinker.com By that she means against the productive citizens of these United States, not our foreign dependents.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). Muslim clerics promote pedophilia over adoption. americanthinker.com A little known, though highly controversial, Islamic teaching is back in the news.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). Prominent YouTuber slammed for ableism after an act of charity cured blindness. americanthinker.com The Pharisee left announces that restorative surgery "erases the humanity" of disabled people.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). Ron DeSantis's important point about ridding ourselves of the Deep State. americanthinker.com Whoever is the next Republican president must act on his suggestion, which originated with President Trump (although I'd go further still).

americanthinker (2023-03-01). South Africa is in freefall. americanthinker.com Its decline wasn't inevitable. It stands as a warning to all Western nations about the speed with which bad (read: leftist) management will destroy a country.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). Trudeau's government calls for euthanasia program to 'treat' children with naysaying parents. americanthinker.com Medical establishments prove time and time again how easily polluted they are by leftism.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). Woke teacher stages racially repugnant exercise. americanthinker.com Ethan Hooper is very, very sorry.

americanthinker (2023-03-01). Zelensky warns skeptical Americans 'if they do not change their opinion' they can expect to send their sons and daughters to die for Ukraine. americanthinker.com He doesn't know us very well, does he?>

Amy Goodman (2023-03-01). Conservative Supreme Court Justices Question Biden's Student Debt Plan. truthout.org The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in two challenges to the Biden administration's student debt relief plan, which could give tens of millions of federal borrowers up to $20,000 of relief. During arguments, several conservative justices expressed skepticism over the Biden administration's student debt relief plan, while liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor blasted the Republican states who… |

Ana Vraƒçar, People's Dispatch. (2023-03-01). One Year Of Baby Formula Shortage In The United States. popularresistance.org Baby formula supplies in the United States are still fluctuating, a full year after the closure of one of Abbott Nutrition's factories in February 2022. At the beginning of this year, forecasts by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and industry rivals predicted that stocks could reach pre-shortage levels in spring 2023. Yet, while the situation has improved in comparison to May or June 2022, many parents and caregivers continue to report difficulties in finding the right type of infant formula—or any type of formula at all. | According to the US Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, 1.9 million househol…

Andrew Wright (2023-03-01). Michigan's Song of Ice and Fire: Power failures and toxic waste plagues. peoplesworld.org DETROIT—Last week was an eventful one in the state of Michigan. It all started with a "rare" ice storm that rolled through on Wednesday and left over 700,000 residents without power. Although most of those Michiganders lost power during the storm, the aftershocks were still being felt the morning after when even more people were …

Ann Brown (2023-03-01). Hampton University Alumnus Calvin Butts Jr Is Becoming A Private Equity Mogul: 5 Things to Know. moguldom.com Correction: An earlier version of this article contained errors regarding the father of Calvin Butts Jr. Calvin Butts Jr., a Hampton University alumnus, is well on his way to becoming a private equity and real estate mogul. Butts credits going to Hampton, one of the country's Historically Black College and Universities, for leading him toward …

Ann Brown (2023-03-01). Genealogists: President Joe Biden Is From Slavemaking Family, Has Links To Slave Owners. moguldom.com Since taking office in 2020, President Joe Biden seems to be dodging the issue of reparations for the ancestors of former slaves. Even the revelation in 2021 that he comes from a family of slavemakers hasn't pushed him toward aggressively promoting reparations. In 2021, genealogists reportedly found evidence that Biden's paternal colonial ancestors owned slaves. West Virginia-based …

Ann Brown (2023-03-01). Genealogists: President Joe Biden Is From Slavemaking Family, Has Links To Slaveowners. moguldom.com Since taking office in 2020, President Joe Biden seems to be dodging the issue of reparations for the ancestors of former slaves. Even the revelation in 2021 that he comes from a family of slavemakers hasn't pushed him toward aggressively promoting reparations. In 2021, genealogists reportedly found evidence that Biden's paternal colonial ancestors owned slaves. West Virginia-based …

Ann Brown (2023-03-01). NYC Mayor Cop Eric Adams: I Walk with God, Don't Tell Me About No Church and State. moguldom.com It seems New York City Mayor Eric Adams doesn't like the governmental separation of church and state. On Feb. 28, Adams called out the separation of church and state while also praising prayer in schools at an annual breakfast of faith-based leaders in Manhattan. The Bill of Rights guarantees the separation of church and state, …

Anonymous103 (2023-03-01). Dozens Of Drones Targeted Crimea. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On the night of March 1, ten unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down over the Crimean peninsula. The attempt of a massive UAV attack on Crimea was confirmed by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation."An attempt by the Kiev regime to conduct a massive drone attack on the objects of the Crimean Peninsula has been prevented. Six Ukrainian unmanned strike vehicles were shot down by air defense and four more Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were disabled by electronic warfare. The…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-01). Military Situation In Donbass On March 1, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Russian troops have expanded the control zone in the north of Bakhmut; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in dachas district near Ugledar; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in the town of Mariinka; | Artillery duels between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Up to 150 Ukrainian servicemen, 4 armored veh…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-01). Military Situation In Iraq On March 1, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 27, Turkish drones targeted a car in the Khana Sor area near Sinjar town. PàÆr àáeko, commander of the PMU 80th Brigade along and two fighters were killed; | On March 1, Turkish drones targeted a car in Sinjar town. A YBS commander reportedly was killed; | On February 28, Iraqi Defense Minister Thabit Mohammad Saeed Reza met with Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of Iran, Major General Hossein Salami, Commander of the IRGC in Tehran. | MORE ON THE…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-01). Military Situation In Syria On March 1, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-03-01). Military Situation In Ukraine On March 1, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Kherson with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Sinkovka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Nevskoye; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Clashes between the Russian Army…

Anonymous103 (2023-03-01). Russian A-50U AWACS In Belarus Was Not Damaged. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 26, some media reported drone attack on the Machulishchi airfield located near Minsk. Some sources belonging to the Belarusian opposition claimed that as a result of the attack, the AWACS A-50U of the Russian Aerospace Forces was damaged. On February 29, the satellite imagery showing the airfield was released. It showed no damage to the…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-01). In Video: Russian Orion Drone Strikes Command & Control Center Of Kiev Forces. southfront.org Source: mk.ru | On February 28, the Russian Ministry of Defense released video footage documenting a recent attack by an Orion combat drone on a command and control center of Kiev forces in the special military operation zone in Ukraine. | The footage shows the drone being prepared for the mission by ground crews, as well as the aftermath of the pinpoint strike. | The drone targeted the center with a X-BPLA missile, an air-launched version of the Kornet-D anti-tank laser-guided missile. The specifications of the new…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-01). ISIS Landmines Kill Ten Truffle Hunters, Wound 12 Others In Syria's Hama (Photos). southfront.org

Anonymous669 (2023-03-01). Israel Threatens Syria Over Hezbollah Deployment At Former Russian Intelligence Base In Daraa. southfront.org File image. | On February 28, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) warned the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) against allowing Lebanon's Hezbollah to establish a presence on the strategic Tell al-Hara hilltop in leaflets which were dropped over the southern Syrian governorates of Daraa and al-Qunitra. | Tell al-Hara, which is located in the western Daraa countryside, hosts a large signal intelligence base that was once operated by the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate, commonly known by its previous abbreviation GRU,…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-01). Russia's Lavrov Discussed Turkish-Syrian Normalization Process With Cavusoglu In India. southfront.org Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu. Source: the Anadolu Agency. | Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the Turkish-Syrian normalization process with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers meeting in India's capital New Delhi, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on March 1. | The normalization process between Ankara and Damascus gained momentum last December, when the defense ministers…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-01). Senior Al-Qaeda Leader Killed In Suspected U.S. Drone Strike On Yemen. southfront.org A MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle prepares to land after a mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson) | A senior Saudi leader of al-Qaeda was killed along with his bodyguard in a recent suspected United States drone strike on Yemen, security and local government sources told AFP on March 1. | A security official identified the leader for the news agency as Hamad bin Hamoud al-Tamimi, who is also known as Abdulaziz al-Adnani. On Fe…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-01). Ten Syrian Soldiers, Three Howitzers Lost In Northern Lattakia HTS Raid (Photos, Videos). southfront.org File image. | Ten soldiers of the Syrian Arab Army were allegedly killed on February 26 when militants of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler of the Greater Idlib region, raided a military position in the northern countryside of Lattakia. | The position in question is located on Taurus mountain near the town of Rabia. HTS militants, who were armed with thermal sights, raided the position in the early morning hours. The terrorist group claimed that three 152 mm howitzers were als…

Anonymous669 (2023-03-01). Turkish Drone Strike Leaves Two Yazidi Fighters Dead In Northern Iraq. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: fb.com/KURDISTAN.CT | On March 1, two personnel of the Sinjar Resistance Units (YBS), a Yazidi armed faction affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), were killed in a Turkish drone strike on Iraq's northern region. | The deadly drone strike was carried out in the district of Sinjar, one of the few heartlands of the non-Muslim Yazidi minority in Iraq."A Turkish combat drone targeted a car carrying a security official and his bodyguard" in the town o…

Arnold August, Orinoco Tribune. (2023-03-01). The War In Ukraine Is Part Of The Labor Pains Of A World That Will Emerge. popularresistance.org As many heads of state and prime ministers ponder the war in Ukraine, I call attention to one head of state, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In a January 1, 2023 interview with Franco-Spanish journalist and author Ignacio Ramonet, President Maduro said, "The war in Ukraine is part of the labor pains of a world that will emerge." Here is his full commentary on the international situation. | "The world is undoubtedly in a very difficult situation, we are experiencing the pains of giving birth to a different world. We have always advocated the construction of a pluripolar, multicentric world, with different pol…

Arnold August (2023-03-01). President Maduro: 'The War in Ukraine Is Part of the Labor Pains of a World That Will Emerge,' a Geopolitical and Historical Analysis. orinocotribune.com By Arnold August — Feb 27, 2023 | As many heads of state and prime ministers ponder the war in Ukraine, I call attention to one head of state, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In a January 1, 2023 interview with Franco-Spanish journalist and author Ignacio Ramonet, President Maduro said, "The war in Ukraine is part of the labor pains of a world that will emerge." Here is his full commentary on the international situation. | "The world is undoubtedly in a very difficult situation, we are experiencing the pains of giving birth to a different world. We have always advocated the construction of a pluripolar,…

Barry Sheppard (2023-03-01). United States ramps up threats against China, Russia. greenleft.org.au What began as an overblown diplomatic response by Washington to a Chinese surveillance balloon that drifted across the continental United States, before being shot down over the Atlantic Ocean, has morphed into a major confrontation, writes Barry Sheppard.

Bill Scheuerman, Sid Plotkin (2023-03-01). Class and Diversity in the Left. dissidentvoice.org A recent expose in the New York Times documenting how U.S. corporations exploit migrant children sheds light on a crucial issue facing the American Left. Nowadays, many left activists rightly focus on identity politics. To them, diversity is the order of the day. No argument here. Years ago, Richard Penniman, aka Little Richard, put it clearly: diversity is …

Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-01). Corrupt and fraudulent: Laying bare the Adani Group. greenleft.org.au A two-year investigation by Hindenbug Research found evidence that Indian conglomerate Adani Group had engaged in a brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud scheme over decades. Binoy Kampmark reports.

Birrion Sondahl (2023-03-01). Socialism Works and History Proves It. realprogressives.org If capitalism were so successful at eliminating poverty, the United States today should be a paradise on earth.

Brandon Jourdan (2023-03-01). The people vs. capital: French strikes against Macron's pension reforms continue. therealnews.com

Brenda Ryan (2023-03-01). New York City: Brigadistas report on inspiring experiences in Cuba. workers.org Members of the New York/New Jersey Committee of the Venceremos Brigade gave moving accounts of their experiences on the 51st Venceremos Brigade in Cuba at a Feb. 26 hybrid meeting at the Solidarity Center in New York. Yohana Beyene said one of the highlights was learning about Cuba's new Family . . . |

Britni Cuington (2023-03-01). Let's Get Broadband Done the Right Way. otherwords.org I'm a proud Air Force veteran. But in the service, I had little to no say over the decisions made for myself or my team. I knew that when I left the military, my next job would be a union job. | Now I've worked as a union broadband technician for seven years. I get a voice at work and everything I need to provide the best service on every assignment. And I'm paid a quality wage for the education, training, and skill that I bring to do each job correctly and safely. | However, more and more of my job has become cleaning up the messes of untrained, low-wage contractors. | Telecommunications companies are hiring mor…

Brittani Banks (2023-03-01). The Deafening Silence of Intellectuals in the Face of Growing Global Conflicts. independentmediainstitute.org This article was produced by Globetrotter. Boaventura de Sousa Santos is the emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. His most recent book is Decolonizing the University: The Challenge of Deep Cognitive Justice. Intellectuals do not have a monopoly on culture, on values, or on truth, much less on the meanings attributed to …

cameron orr (2023-03-01). Don't miss March 8th International Women's Day event. cpusa.org As the Supreme Court embraces a false "color blind" approach to addressing systemic and individual racism— including attacks on affirmative action in schools and the workplace, and while 35 states are attempting to legislate reality out of how Black history, race, gender, and other aspects of Black folks' lives are taught, African American women …

Chris Walker (2023-03-01). Critics Decry "Fascist" GOP Bill That Would Dismantle Florida Democratic Party. truthout.org A Republican lawmaker in Florida has proposed a bill that would effectively dismantle the Democratic Party, a move that would disenfranchise millions of voters in the state. Senate Bill 1248, sponsored by Republican state Senator Blaise Ingoglia, is titled "The Ultimate Cancel Act," a reference to right-wing grievances about so-called cancel culture. The bill doesn't mention the Democratic Party… |

Chris Walker (2023-03-01). Iowa Republicans Propose Amendment That Would Ban Same-Sex Marriages. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in Iowa have submitted a proposal for a constitutional amendment in the state that would bar the recognition of marriage rights for same-sex couples. The amendment, which was submitted this week, would only affect marriage rights in the state of Iowa and would not supersede federal marriage equality protections that have been in place since the Obergefell v. |

Chris Walker (2023-03-01). Trump Supporters Reportedly Banned from DeSantis Book Signing. truthout.org Supporters of former President Donald Trump are accusing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) of being anti-free speech after security at a mall where DeSantis was doing a book signing instructed them to disperse. DeSantis, who is seen as a potential challenger to Trump for the Republican nomination for president in 2024, signed autographs for his new book at a mall in Leesburg, Florida, on Tuesday. |

Clive Stafford Smith (2023-03-01). Guantanamo: Freed After 20 Years Without Charge. A Beautiful Moment, a New Start. globalresearch.ca

Damien de Pyle (2023-03-01). Australian army's torture resistance course breaches human rights. greenleft.org.au Elite soldiers in the Australian army are still asked to participate in a "Conduct After Capture" course, which uses torture, sexual assault and dehumanisation techniques. Damien de Pyle argues it breaches human rights and must be abandoned.

Dana Sanchez (2023-03-01). The Wealthy Are Buying Up Properties, Profiting From Housing Recession And Shortages. moguldom.com As labor continued its shift to remote work and property prices crashed in the covid bust, wealthy investors in 2022 were the most active buyers of commercial property and they paid cash for almost a third of U.S. homes purchased. The housing market is in a recession, and all-cash offers continue as a way to sidestep …

Dana Sanchez (2023-03-01). After Mass Layoffs, Goldman Sachs Plans To Staff Up For Its Blockchain Platform. moguldom.com Goldman Sachs, the second-largest investment bank in the world by revenue, laid off about 3,200 people in January but is ready to hire more staff this year in its digital asset division to explore blockchain applications. Mathew McDermott, head of Goldman's digital asset division, said in a Bloomberg interview his team is open to growing …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-01). Moscow Blames Ukraine for a Series of Drone Attacks Inside Russia. news.antiwar.com Russian authorities on Tuesday reported a series of Ukrainian drone attacks across the country, including one that fell within 60 miles southeast of Moscow, hundreds of miles from the Ukrainian border. A Russian official said the Ukrainian drone near Moscow attempted to target a gas facility. According to pictures of the wreckage, it was a …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-01). Stoltenberg Reaffirms Pledge That Ukraine Will Eventually Join NATO. news.antiwar.com NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg reaffirmed on Tuesday that the alliance wants to eventually admit Ukraine, a promise first made in 2008 that was a major motive in Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to launch the war. "NATO allies have agreed that Ukraine will become a member of our alliance, but at the same time that …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-01). House Overwhelmingly Approves Resolution to Maintain Syria Sanctions After Earthquake. news.antiwar.com The House this week voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution to maintain sanctions on Syria following a devastating earthquake that has killed at least 5,900 people in the country, The Cradle reported on Wednesday. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) and received 51 cosponsors. It passed in a vote of 414-2. …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-01). US Airstrike Against al-Qaeda Reported in Yemen. news.antiwar.com A suspected US airstrike hit Yemen's Maarib province, AFP reported Wednesday, citing sources in the Saudi-backed Yemeni government. The sources claimed the strike hit a house in Maarib and killed a senior leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), Hamad bin Hamoud al-Tamimi, and his Yemeni bodyguard. The sources said Tamimi, also known as …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-01). US Intel Report Says 'Havana Syndrome' Not Caused By Foreign Weapon. news.antiwar.com A US intelligence report has concluded that headaches and other symptoms US diplomats have said they experienced, known as "Havana Syndrome," is not the work of a hostile foreign power using a mysterious energy weapon. US diplomats in Cuba first reported the symptoms, but other US government employees deployed in other countries later said they …

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-01). Zelensky Advisor Says Ukrainian Forces Might Pull Out of Bakhmut. news.antiwar.com An economic advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Ukrainian forces might pull out of the eastern city of Bakhmut, where they have been taking heavy losses. "Our military is obviously going to weigh all of the options. So far, they've held the city, but if need be, they will strategically pull back," …

Dave Welsh (2023-03-01). Transatlantic labor solidarity with Mumia Abu-Jamal. workers.org Credit: NUMSA A South Africa labor meeting to build solidarity for Mumia Abu-Jamal was held in Durban, South Africa, during the last week of January 2023. This picture was taken in Johannesburg at the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) headquarters during the meeting. South Africa's largest union . . . |

David Giesen (2023-03-01). Saturday 3/4: Why Natalie Baszile has it right with Sugar Queen: a walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco | (meet in the lobby)…

Dennis Broe (2023-03-01). Diana Dors v. Marilyn Monroe: Class, crime, and the 'Blonde Bombshell'. peoplesworld.org She was called "The British Marilyn Monroe," but in fact, in very telling ways, their paths and personas were quite diverse. The difference conveys some important truths about Diana Dors's society of Britain, one that was more class-based, and Marilyn's America, hell-bent in the 1950s on erasing any traces of class consciousness. Both came to …

Domenica Ghanem (2023-03-01). This Women's History Month, We Won't Renegotiate Our Place in the Economy. otherwords.org A lot has changed since 2011, the year I graduated high school. Tiktok was invented, there are now 12 Kardashian grandchildren, and I'm about to turn 30. But some things never change. | Back then, at the height of the Tea Party era, conservative Republicans

Drago Bosnic (2023-03-01). Serbia Dangerously Close to Capitulation. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). Carriers flying more planes to tap demand surge. ecns.cn With China's easing of entry restrictions, the global air travel market is on track to further recovery and more carriers plan to resume flights or boost frequencies.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). Canton Fair ready to go back offline after 3 years. ecns.cn Businesses and government organizations are increasingly confident of boosting trade and commercial activities during the upcoming China Import and Export Fair, as the trade event is scheduled to fully resume its offline activities in April.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). China-Myanmar cross-border trade through Nongdao checkpoint reaches $21.66 mln. ecns.cn In January and February of 2023, the import and export volume at the Nongdao passage on the China-Myanmar border in Ruili, south China's Yunnan Province, reached 80,000 tons, with the total trade volume hitting 150 million yuan (about $21.66 mln), said the Ruili entry-exit frontier inspection station on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). Thai students study high-speed rail technologies in Guangxi. ecns.cn A batch of Thai students started their training courses on high-speed rail technologies such as mechanical maintenance and gauge measurement at Liuzhou Railway Vocational Technical College in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, hoping to contribute to Thailand's railway construction.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). Xi congratulates Christodoulides on assuming Cypriot presidency. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Nikos Christodoulides on assuming office as the president of Cyprus.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). Australian tourism head departs on China visit. ecns.cn Tourism Australia (TA) has launched a campaign for the growth of the country's number one tourism market — China.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). Digital China seen spurring economy. ecns.cn China's latest efforts to promote the country's digital development are expected to lay a solid foundation for long-term economic growth, bolster digital transformation and upgrade of industries, and enhance the country's core global competitiveness.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). Survey shows mainland market attractive to international citizens. ecns.cn This proportion ranks among the highest across the nine host locations surveyed, demonstrating that the Chinese mainland market is attractive to international citizens.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). Chinese scientists provide new method to monitor CO2 emissions from power plants. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed a new approach to estimate carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants, which offers further insight on carbon reduction, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). China's economic activity continues to improve. ecns.cn China's economic activity expanded for a second straight month in February, data from the National Bureau of Statistic showed on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). China fiscal revenue set to improve. ecns.cn China's fiscal revenue is expected to improve as the economy will rebound this year, laying a good foundation for fiscal revenue growth, China's Finance Minister Liu Kun said at a news conference in Beijing, on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). China to launch large-scale model systems amid ChatGPT boom. ecns.cn China launched FlagOpen, one of the first large-scale model open-source systems, on Tuesday amid a boom in popularity of ChatGPT, with an aim of driving the country's artificial intelligence development for more "phenomenal" applications.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). China's local government debt remains low. ecns.cn China's overall local government debt ratio remains relatively low and faces no problem of defusing systematic risks, China's Finance Minister Liu Kun said at a news conference in Beijing, on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). China's non-manufacturing PMI up in February. ecns.cn The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's non-manufacturing sector came in at 56.3 in February, up from 54.4 in January, the National Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). Death toll from train collision in central Greece rises to 26. ecns.cn At least 26 people were killed and 85 others injured when a passenger and cargo train collided in central Greece late Tuesday night, national broadcaster ERT reported.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). Hong Kong lifts mask mandate from March 1. ecns.cn Hong Kong lifted a mask mandate from March 1, bracing for normal life and boosting economic recovery in the city.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). Beijing records zero mother-to-child AIDS transmission for 5 years. ecns.cn There have been no mother-to-child AIDS transmission in Beijing for five years, the local health authority announced with the expectation that this trend will continue into 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). World's largest tower crane put into construction in Jiangsu. ecns.cn The world's largest tower crane, XFT15000-600S, has a maximum lifting height of 400 meters and a maximum lifting weight of 600 ton.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). U.S. urged to stop sowing confusion, trying to mislead the world on Taiwan. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). Intoxicating scenery of tea garden with blooming peach blossoms. ecns.cn Intoxicating scenery of tea garden with blooming peach blossoms in Zhaoping County of Hezhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). Train collision in Greece kills at least 26. ecns.cn At least 26 people were killed and 85 others injured when a passenger and a cargo train collided in central Greece late Tuesday night.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). China-Laos Railway operator asked to prepare for influx of tourists. ecns.cn Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has asked the Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC) to improve facilities and other services offered by the railway, to get ready to embrace an influx of tourists.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). China-built luxury cruise ship to set sail. ecns.cn The world's first large-capacity battery hybrid propulsion and two-way navigation luxury Ropax ship was delivered in Guangzhou, capital of the southern province of Guangdong on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-03-01). New record in Asia! 53-day-old baby girl in China undergoes heart transplant successfully. ecns.cn The multidisciplinary team of Wuhan Union Hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a baby girl who was only 53 days old and weighed 3.9 kilograms, Wuhan Union Hospital announced on Tuesday.

Ed Rampell (2023-03-01). Film Review: 'Ithaka' Makes a Personal Appeal to Free Assange. progressive.org Produced by the WikiLeaks founder's half brother, the documentary offers a close-up look at one of the world's most famous political prisoners.

Esther Schrader (2023-03-01). 'Day of Reckoning': Nikole Hannah-Jones among speakers at Alabama conference on Black women's health disparities. splcenter.org

F. Douglas Stephenson (2023-03-01). End the "Citizens United" Ruling with a "Democracy for All Amendment" juancole.com Gainesville, Fl. (Special to Informed Comment) — In the United States government has been privatized by the Citizens United ruling of the SCOTUS. Government is now really up for sale and auctioned off to the highest campaign contributors.The Supreme Court 'Citizen's United' decision opened the floodgates for big money in our politics, allowing giant corporations …

Fayha Shalash (2023-03-01). After Helping Earthquake Victims, This Palestinian Was Killed by an Israeli Rampage. globalresearch.ca

Fight Back (2023-03-01). Join your local International Women's Day event! fightbacknews.org Fight Back! has collected a partial list of International Women's Day marches, events and celebrations that members of Freedom Road Socialist Organization are helping to build and lead. We encourage you to find the event nearest to you and attend. | | Eastern Time Zone | New York City, NY | Sturday, March 11, 3: 00pm | Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic, Ave, Brooklyn, NY | A demonstration against sexual assault and mistreatment of women by the NYPD. Organized by New York Community Action Project (NYCAP)…

Franc Contreras (2023-03-01). China ramps up investment in Mexico. america.cgtn.com In the wake of renewed tensions between the U.S. and China, Chinese and American companies are adjusting their delivery strategies. Mexico has looked at how it can set up more business opportunities with Mexico. Here's more.

G. Dunkel (2023-03-01). Step by step — U.S. tries to justify intervention into Haiti. workers.org Students make their way past a police barricade of burning tires in Port-au-Prince this year. The media attention is focused elsewhere. Ukraine and China are still of prime concern for President Joe Biden's administration and its allies and competitors, the leaders of the world's imperialist powers. But the U.S. has . . . |

Gabriel Vera Lopes (2023-03-01). Understand Cuba's upcoming National Assembly elections. peoplesdispatch.org On March 26, 470 deputies will be elected to Cuba's National Assembly of People's Power, the country's highest political body, for a five-year term. These elections will see record participation of young, black and women candidates. | The election campaigns on the island are not in the form of propaganda, as in capitalist countries. There are no smiling billboards in the streets, no advertising full of promises. In the weeks leading up to the elections, the candidates visit neighborhoods, workplaces, and student centers, where assemblies are called and organized for exchange with the population. In these public m…

Gideon Polya (2023-03-01). Zionists Attack Palestinian Writers and Australian Free Speech. dissidentvoice.org The acclaimed Palestinian writers Susan Abulhawa and Mohammed El-Kurd were invited to the Adelaide Writers' Festival, South Australia, but have encountered a storm of false defamation from Zionists, pro-Zionist Mainstream media and pro-Zionist politicians. Susan Abulhawa has also been falsely defamed for her humane, pro-peace views on the appalling Ukraine War. The eminent anti-racist Jewish …

Gord Parks (2023-03-01). CBC Building in Toronto Plastered with Suspected Vaccine Injuries and Deaths. globalresearch.ca

hrupdateadmin (2023-03-01). Law Pod UK latest episode: The Environmental Minimum with Dr Stefan Theil. ukhumanrightsblog.com In episode 180 of Law Pod UK, Lucy McCann speaks to Dr Stefan Theil, the John Thornley Fellow and Director of Studies in Law at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge, about what role the law can play in tackling the climate crisis. Dr Theil discusses the framework and central argument in his recent book …

imperial.ac.uk (2023-03-01). Woodcocks have the brightest white feathers ever measured. imperial.ac.uk The mainly brown woodcock uses its bright white tail feathers to communicate in semi-darkness, reflecting 30% more light than any other known bird.

In Defense of Liberation! (2023-03-01). International Women's Month and the importance of study and revolution. anchor.fm In this episode, we talk about the sham holiday known as women's month or whatever bullshit it is called in the states, and the difference between this and international working women's day that was established in the Soviet union. We also talk about the importance of study and understanding history as an active force in our daily struggle, as well as the importance of organizing with education for the sake of taking practical and realistic steps towards revolution. Please let me know what you think!

infobrics (2023-03-01). BRICS Looks to Bring in Iran and Saudi Arabia. infobrics.org BRICS group of nations has started to debate the inclusion of two new nations, Iran and Saudi Arabia, into their global bloc…

infobrics (2023-03-01). China-South Africa People-to-People Exchanges on Fast Track. infobrics.org People-to-people exchanges between South Africa and China have gained new momentum as the two countries have recently co-hosted the third meeting of the South Africa-China High-level People-To-People Exchange Mechanism, during which new cooperation agreements have been signed…

infobrics (2023-03-01). India Steel Imports from Russia Rise to Eight-year High. infobrics.org India's imports of Russian steel rose to an eight-year high during the first 10 months of the financial year that began in April 2022, government data compiled by Reuters showed…

infobrics (2023-03-01). Ukraine might stage false flag operation using chemical weapons. infobrics.org The objective would be to blame the Russian side, thus damaging Moscow's image among public opinion.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-01). A Strong, Fair and Sovereign Brazil is an Essential Force for World Peace. libya360.wordpress.com Fiona EdwardsThe recent election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the end of 2022 represents a significant victory for the people of Brazil and for progressive forces throughout Latin America and across the world. What are the prospects for Lula's Presidency domestically and internationally? What changes can we expect? I interviewed Elias Jabbour, Professor…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-01). African Union Under Western Pressure. libya360.wordpress.com Oleg Pavlov On February 23, the UN General Assembly voted on another anti-Russian resolution on Ukraine, which was pathetically titled "Principles of the Charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine." Russia, as in the spring of last year, was condemned by 141 states. However, 24 African countries out…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-01). Does it Have to Take a War? libya360.wordpress.com Seymour Hersh President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev in Vienna, 1961. / NATIONAL ARCHIVES There is an inevitable gap between what a president tells us about a war—even a proxy war—and the reality on the ground. It is true today as Joe Biden struggles for public support for the war in Ukraine,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-01). Fred M'membe: It's the US, Not China, that Threatens African Sovereignty. libya360.wordpress.com In this powerful interview on BreakThrough News, Fred M'membe (leader of the Socialist Party of Zambia) explodes the myth of Chinese colonialism in Zambia. He states: "China has never threatened our independence. We've never been subjected to any form of mistreatment or exploitation by China, but we can't say the same about the US." M'membe recalls…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-01). Lessons Not Learned from the Pentagon Papers. libya360.wordpress.com Alfred de Zayas In June 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War, a US government military analyst with the Rand Corporation and senior research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dr. Daniel Ellsberg[1], released to the New York Times and Washington Post what became known as the "Pentagon Papers", 47 volumes of confidential…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-01). No, the Latin American Map is Not Dyed in Red. libya360.wordpress.com Katu Arkonada After Lula's victory in the second round on October 30 in Brazil, social networks were flooded with maps showing almost all of Latin America dyed red, in a sort of second wave of the Latin American progressive cycle that began in 1999 with the inauguration of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, followed by Lula…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-01). Signs of Political Evolution: A Refreshing Post-Partisan "Rage Against the War Machine" Rally. libya360.wordpress.com Diane Perlman, PhD It's not about right and left. It's about life and death. Author's Comment: For a video of these ideas go here rumble.com/v2b68ws-rage-against-the-war-machine-diane-perlman-report.html. My presentation on "The New View," a group of Baby Boomer, lifelong activist women who meet regularly and present our work. "We are evolving out of immature partisan divisions and going to…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-01). The Ukraine Conflict: The Responsibility of the Rulers. libya360.wordpress.com Thierry Meyssan Before coming to Kiev, President Joe Biden sought assurances from Russia that it would not bomb his special train. The Atlantic Alliance magnifies Ukraine on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Russian military intervention on its territory. Before our very eyes, we see it resorting to the most deceptive propaganda, handling…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-03-01). The West Papua Independence Movement is Making Itself Heard. libya360.wordpress.com Petr Konovalov On February 8, 2023 a plane belonging to the Indonesian airline Susi Air landed in the mountainous province of Papua Pegunungan, which is located in the Indonesian part of the New Guinea island. Soon, the six passengers of the plane and its pilot, New Zealander Philip Mertens, were taken hostage by members of…

Isheka N. Harrison (2023-03-01). Highlights from Southern California Faith Leaders Reparations Roundtable. moguldom.com Over 100 faith leaders, reparations activists and community leaders from across California converged at Loveland Church — Fontana for the inaugural "Southern California Faith Leaders Reparations Roundtable" on Feb. 11. Attendees and speakers alike spoke highly of the event organized by the Freedmen Ignited Reparations Project. Juanita Watson, affectionately known as Nita, is the president of Freedmen …

It's Going Down (2023-03-01). Cities Across the US Take Part in 'Week of Action' Against Cop City. itsgoingdown.org Over the past week, dozens of cities across the so-called US took part in the recent week of action in solidarity with Tortuguita and the ongoing struggle to stop Cop City and defend the Weelaunee Forest. This out-pouring of solidarity has been amazing to see, both from the wider autonomous movement and even mainstream environmental…

It's Going Down (2023-03-01). In Memory of the Unyielding Anarchist Rebel, Librado Rivera. itsgoingdown.org

J.D. Tuccille (2023-03-01). SCOTUS Says Domestic Spying Is Too Secret to be Challenged in Court. globalresearch.ca

Jake Johnson (2023-03-01). Chicago Picks Progressive to Take On School Privatizer in Mayoral Runoff. truthout.org Chicago voters rejected Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot's bid for a second term on Tuesday, elevating progressive Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson to face conservative candidate Paul Vallas — an ardent school privatization advocate — in an April 4 runoff. Johnson, a longtime educator and organizer, advanced to the runoff with roughly 20% of the vote after a grassroots campaign centered on… |

Jamie Gorman (2023-03-01). How to beat the 'fracking frenzy'—lessons from the campaign that ended fracking in Ireland. nationofchange.org "We want to make the government listen to the community, who for over a decade now have been saying that fracking is not safe, not trusted, not wanted in the territory."

Jason Ditz (2023-03-01). IAEA Iran Report: Inspectors Find Some 83.7% Enriched Uranium Particles. news.antiwar.com A new International Atomic Energy Agency report was leaked on Tuesday, stating that IAEA inspectors That last part is important, as the weapons grade enrichment level is 90%, meaning there is still no weapons threat. | Efforts are being made to explain the new particles. Iran has suggested they accidentall…

Jason Ditz (2023-03-01). US Official Falsely Claims Iran Is 12 Days From Nuke Material Production. news.antiwar.com Speaking to the US House Armed Services Committee, Undersecretary of Defense Kahl claims that Iran's enrichment capacity has increased sufficiently over the course of the past five years — since the US abandoned the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aka the "Iran nuclear deal" — to reduce that timeline from more like a year, and regrets that the JCP…

Jennifer Sherer, Margaret Poydock, Economic Policy Institute. (2023-03-01). Flexible Work Without Exploitation. popularresistance.org Digital platform companies like Uber, Lyft, Instacart, and DoorDash are waging increasingly aggressive campaigns to erode long-standing labor rights and consumer protections in states across the country. Though they rely on the labor of millions of workers to provide their services, platform companies have established a business model on the premise that they employ no one. This business model has been built by denying workers fundamental rights and protections through outright refusal to follow existing laws, widespread misclassification of workers as "independent contractors," payment of subminimum wages, and s…

Jim Hightower (2023-03-01). Before Norfolk Southern Poisoned Ohio, It Poisoned the Statehouse. otherwords.org "The Wreck of the Old 97" is a classic bluegrass song recounting Fully 120 years later we have the "Wreck of the Norfolk Southern" — a devastating crash caused by the company's demand that it be allowed to run an ill-equipped, understaffed, largely unregulated, 1.7 mile train carrying flammable, cancer-causing toxins through communities, putting profit over people and public safety. | This rolling bomb of…

John Bachtell (2023-03-01). Chicago mayoral runoff: Choice between progress or racial division. peoplesworld.org The Chicago mayoral race heads to an April 4 runoff between Cook County Commissioner and former Chicago Teachers Union leader Brandon Johnson and former Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Paul Vallas. The contest offers voters a clear choice between two vastly different visions for the city. One is of a people-centered equitable democratic city and …

John Catalinotto (2023-03-01). Biden's war drive fuels resistance. workers.org In the week of the first anniversary of the U.S./NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, the Biden administration has taken or announced steps to prolong that war and risk its escalation. The corporate media has parroted and amplified every government announcement. And the antiwar movement began to respond. 'Peace,' . . . |

John Feffer (2023-03-01). Can the World Save the World? fpif.org The United Nations has convened 27 conferences on climate change. For nearly three decades, the international community has come together at a different location every year to pool its collective wisdom, resources, and resolve to address this global threat. These Conferences of Parties (COPs) have produced important agreements, such as the Paris Accords of 2015 on the reduction of carbon emissions and most recently at Sharm el-Sheikh a Loss & Damage Fund to help countries currently experiencing the most impact from climate change. | And yet the threat of climate change has only grown larger. In 2022, carbon emiss…

Jonathan Cook (2023-03-01). How Social Networks Became a 'Subsidiary' of the FBI and CIA. globalresearch.ca

Jordan Schachtel (2023-03-01). Zelensky, Not Putin, Is Increasingly Threatened by the Prospect of a Palace Coup. globalresearch.ca

Joshua Frank (2023-03-01). Nuclear Armageddon Games in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Justin Podur (2023-03-01). Asking the Oppressed To Be Nonviolent Is an Impossible Standard That Ignores History. orinocotribune.com By Justin Podur — Feb 17, 2023 | In January 2023, after five police officers

Kathy Durkin (2023-03-01). Right-wing attack blocks donations to solidarity groups. workers.org The statement below was issued by Alliance for Global Justice Feb. 14. This is an emergency! Alliance for Global Justice and our fiscally sponsored projects are under attack by right-wing media. They're doing their best to intimidate and silence us in order to neutralize our effectiveness in growing and supporting . . . |

Kerry Smith (2023-03-01). Macquarie's statue must tell the truth, activist says. greenleft.org.au Activist Stephen Langford has been banned from the Sydney CBD after placing an A4 sheet, with blue tack, quoting Governor Lachlan Macquarie onto his statue in Hyde Park. Kerry Smith reports.

Kevin Gosztola (2023-03-01). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: March 1, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

Khalil Bendib (2023-03-01). Cartoon: The Other Palestinians. otherwords.org

Leanna First-Arai (2023-03-01). Billions Are Available to Tackle Environmental Racism. Where Is the Money Going? truthout.org Two years after President Biden's bold commitment to center under-resourced communities and racial justice in curbing the climate crisis, the funding capable of doing so is materializing — millions at a time — and on an almost daily basis. The record level of public money is intended for projects that address structural racism, such as the disproportionate concentration of high-emitting power… |

Lee Camp, Mintpress News. (2023-03-01). Defending The Venezuelan Embassy, Organizing Peace For Ukraine. popularresistance.org In today's world, it can be difficult to find inspiring figures to look up to, especially in a time of division and uncertainty. Fortunately, there are still individuals like Margaret Flowers who embody the ideals of progress, justice, and compassion. Margaret Flowers is a leading activist, doctor, teacher, and co-founder of PopularResistance.org, a website that aims to inform and inspire grassroots movements around the world. | Margaret has spent her life fighting for social justice and equality. As a physician, she has been a vocal advocate for a single-payer healthcare system that would provide affordable and…

Lee Camp (2023-03-01). Defending The Venezuelan Embassy, Organizing Peace for Ukraine with Margaret Flowers. mintpressnews.com In today's world, it can be difficult to find inspiring figures to look up to, especially in a time of division and uncertainty. Fortunately, there are still individuals like Margaret Flowers who embody the ideals of progress, justice, and compassion. Margaret Flowers is a leading activist, doctor, teacher, and co-founder of PopularResistance.org, a website that …

Leslie Stebbins (2023-03-01). How to get to the root of the social media crisis. nationofchange.org

Lisa Chiu (2023-03-01). Behind the photo: Arrest of Rosa Parks. america.cgtn.com The story behind the photograph of Rosa Parks' arrest for not giving up her bus seat to a white bus rider which prompted the 1955-1956 Montgomery bus boycott.

Lisa Chiu (2023-03-01). Behind the photo: Little Rock desegregation. america.cgtn.com The story behind the photograph of one of the first Black students to desegregate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957.

manager (2023-03-01). California Coastal Commission Public Comment on March 2023 Agenda Item Wednesday 6e — Draft Sustainability Principles. cepr.net In the Future Actions section of the California Coastal Commission's Draft Sustainability Principles, the commission needs to consider the housing crisis contained within its purview and beyond the coastal regions. Researchers at Arizona State University estimate between 4.3 million and 8.7 million Californians live in areas threatened by sea level rise. A managed retreat of …

Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik (2023-03-01). Protests at SCOTUS as justices move to kill debt relief for 26,000,000. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—The Trump-appointed right wingers on the Court questioned the legality of President Biden's plan to wipe out more than $400 billion in student debt, making it likely that the Supreme Court will kill his plan to forgive the loans of tens of millions of borrowers. The Chief Justice accused the president of acting without congressional …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-03-01). Union leaders hail Su nomination as new Labor Secretary. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Union leaders hailed Democratic President Joe Biden's nomination of Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su, the aggressive former California Labor Commissioner, to succeed her boss, Laborers Local 223 member Marty Walsh, in the U.S. Labor Department's top job. So did Senate Labor Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders, Ind-Vt., whose panel will schedule a confirmation hearing for Su, …

Mark P. Fancher, Black Agenda Report. (2023-03-01). Africans' Message To Imperialism: 'We Are Not Your Flunkies!'. popularresistance.org In a remarkable display of independence, South Africa defied NATO on February 24th when it conducted naval drills with Russia and China on the first anniversary of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. | Writer and analyst Steven Gruzd, sensing the anger of the imperialists, speculates: "I don't think Western nations are going to let this one slide." | But to date, South Africa has not been intimidated. Obbey Mabena, a veteran of the ANC's armed wing, while not speaking for the South African government, told CNN: "By default, we are on the side of Russia. And to us Ukraine [is] what we call a sell-out. It is s…

Matthew Ehret (2023-03-01). Why Do George Soros and Steve Bannon Agree that the CPC Must be Destroyed? (A New Documentary). thelastamericanvagabond.com Modern Americans have become much more malleable than many would like to admit. Despite those powerful founding documents that enshrine freedom, inalienable rights and the general welfare as driving moral principles of law, economics and politics, very few living Americans fully seem to have a living connection to that powerful tradition which saw eight presidents

Maximillian Alvarez (2023-03-01). Rail workers of the world, unite! therealnews.com From unions in the United States fighting to save our supply chain from the destruction wrought by corporate tycoons, Wall Street vampires, and bought-off politicians, to the National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) leading the fight against austerity politics and ruling-class union busting in the United Kingdom, to rail workers with the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) in France joining their compatriots in the streets in a general strike against President Emmanuel Macron's neoliberal attack on the country's beloved pension system, rail workers around the world are fighting differ…

Michael Sainato, The Real News Network. (2023-03-01). 'It's Disrupted All Of My Lesson Plans': Florida Ramps Up Censorship. popularresistance.org As the new semester began, teachers throughout Florida were faced with new state laws strictly limiting curricula—prompting schools to remove droves of books from their classrooms and libraries for fear of being in violation of the draconian but opaque new laws. An already-chilling reality gripping the third most populous state is getting even chillier in the wake of controversial legislation such as the "Don't Say Gay" bill and the Stop Woke Act, which both went into effect in July 2022. | The DeSantis administration rolled out several initiatives in January 2023 aimed at eliminating broad swathes of the e…

Michelle Begue (2023-03-01). Colombian remittance from U.S grows over a billion. america.cgtn.com Between January and December of 2022, Colombia received $9.4 billion worth of remittances.

Mike Whitney (2023-03-01). Showdown in Ukraine. Hobbled US Turns to War to Preserve Its Waning Primacy. globalresearch.ca

Miko Peled (2023-03-01). Miko Peled: Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir have all but guaranteed a new Intifada will soon erupt. greenleft.org.au Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, will be remembered as the reckless politician who gave Itamar Ben-Gvir the green light to set a fire that will consume Palestine and cause death and destruction, the scale of which has never been seen before, writes Miko Peled.

Miko Peled (2023-03-01). By Recognizing Israel, Muslim Countries Are Betraying the Palestinian Cause. mintpressnews.com KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — The Arab, Muslim and many of the "Non-Aligned" member countries were once staunch supporters of the Palestinian cause. However, in the world that exists today, this is no longer the case. One after the other, the Arab states are falling into the trap of normalizing relations with Israel. Many African nations …

Mohammed Samaana (2023-03-01). Violence will continue in the Mideast as Long as the US runs interference for Israeli Squatting and its Pogroms against Palestinians. juancole.com Belfast (Special to Informed Comment) — I was horrified to watch the February 22 Israeli army assault on Nablus where I was born. I grew up on its outskirts and completed my secondary education there. I yearn for its beautiful old city, renowned for Turkish baths, a traditional olive-oil soap industry and old markets filled …

Moon of Alabama. (2023-03-01). The Context Of The New Anti-China Campaign. popularresistance.org The reactions to yesterday's Moon of Alabama post have demonstrated how easy it is for government propagandists to yank the leash of their subjects. | More than half of comments are about barely informed Covid conspiracies theories. Only few recognized the propaganda item for what it was. The starting point of a new China hate campaign that will divert the public from mass casualties in Ukraine and other issues. | After the Wall Street Journal launched its Sunday leak the New York Times and the Washington Post also jumped onto the train. The Times thankfully does better than the WSJ given the 'low confidence' exp…

National Network on Cuba. (2023-03-01). National Network On Cuba Condemns Biden's Country Report. popularresistance.org There is no mistake about it. With the February 27 release of the State Department Country Report on Terrorism 2021, President Biden accepted ownership of the illegal U.S. economic war on Cuba, following suit with Donald Trump, George Bush, and Ronald Reagan's hawkishness with the false designation of Cuba as a so-called "State Sponsor of Terror." | Unbelievably Biden's Secretary of State asserts that "Cuba had repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism since its State Sponsor of Terrorism designation had been rescinded in 2015." Despite this untrue report, Pres. Biden need only review the pa…

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Norman Markowitz (2023-03-01). A few of the Communist women who shaped U.S. history. peoplesworld.org For Women's History Month, People's World presents this article from the Political Affairs archives. It was first published in April 2010. From its very outset, the struggle for women's liberation has had deep connections to the development of the socialist movement. The utopian socialist Charles Fourier said famously that a society was judged by its …

oliviaalperstein (2023-03-01). 77 Global and National Human Rights and Environmental Groups in Six Countries Expose OceanaGold as an Irresponsible Mining Company and Oppose its Expansion. ips-dc.org The groups stand together against the abusive practices of one of the world's major global mining corporations, OceanaGold, and issue an urgent appeal to the governments of the Philippines, Aotearoa New Zealand, El Salvador, the United States, Canada, and Australia calling for them to halt, shut down, or support or uphold bans impacting OceanaGold mines in their respective countries.

Paige Bennett (2023-03-01). US averages one chemical accident every two days, analysis finds. nationofchange.org Increasing numbers of incidents have increased concern over safety and public health for communities across the country.

Paul Gregoire (2023-03-01). UN detainee torture prevention committee cancels recalcitrant Australia. greenleft.org.au The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture has again had to pull out of a planned inspection after NSW and Queensland refused it access to facilities. Paul Gregoire reports.

People's Dispatch. (2023-03-01). Thousands Of Palestinians March To Protest Settler Violence. popularresistance.org Thousands of Palestinians in Israel took to the streets on Tuesday, February 28, to denounce the attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian homes and properties in Nablus on Sunday. At least one person was killed in the attacks and around 400 others were wounded. | Palestinian gathered in the north Israeli town of Sakhnin following a call by the Arab Higher Follow Up Committee, an umbrella organization of Arab groups in Israel. | They called the attack on Palestinians a "pogrom" and accused Israeli occupation forces of being participants in the attack. A similar protest held in solidarity with the Palestinian vic…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-01). Daily Round-up: CONAIE says govt responsible for leader's murder in Ecuador & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we look at France-Africa relations, CONAIE says govt responsible for leader's murder in Ecuador, Amazon workers strike in UK warehouse and school teachers' in Portugal.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-01). Most "progressive" police force in the US is slammed for response to police killing. peoplesdispatch.org Cambridge police shot and killed Arif Sayed Faisal just four days into 2023, and officials are no closer to releasing the names of the officers responsible…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-01). One year of Ukraine war: The world demands peace. peoplesdispatch.org To mark one year of the war in Ukraine, people across Europe took to the streets demanding an end to the conflict and NATO's destructive and expansionist policies. Prabir Purkayastha and Eugene Puryear look back at the year and the strengthening anti-war movement.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-03-01). Thousands of Palestinians march to protest settler violence in the occupied territories. peoplesdispatch.org Israel released all eight settlers accused of the violence in Nablus on Sunday within hours of their arrest. At least one Palestinian died and close to 400 were wounded in the Israeli settler violence…

Pepe Escobar (2023-03-01). Putin's 'Civilizational' Speech Frames Conflict Between East and West. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar — Feb 22, 2023 | Russian President Vladimir Putin's much awaited address to the Russian Federal Assembly on Tuesday should be interpreted as a tour de force of sovereignty. | The address, significantly, marked the first anniversary of Russia's official recognition of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, only a few hours before 22 February, 2022. In myriad ways, what happened a year ago also marked the birth of the real, 21st century multipolar world. | Then two days later, Moscow launched the Special Military Operation (SMO) in Ukraine to defend said republics. | Cool, calm, collected,…

Peter Boyle (2023-03-01). Forum highlights ongoing LGBTIQ+ struggles at World Pride. greenleft.org.au A forum hosted by Green Left highlighted ongoing struggles by LGBTIQ+ radical activists in a highly corporatised Sydney World Pride.

Phyllis Bennis, In These Times. (2023-03-01). We Need To Cut The Military Budget, But Don't Trust The Far Right To Do It. popularresistance.org Since Republicans took control of the House of Representatives earlier this year, the so-called "Freedom Caucus"‚Äâ—‚Äâthe badly misnamed right-fringe of the congressional GOP‚Äâ—‚Äâhas been flexing its influence. | Caucus members are deeply invested in an agenda that would increase inequality and enrich corporations and billionaires, strip hard-won rights from people of color, immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ community, destroy the environment to enrich fossil fuel companies and slash social investment for the po…

Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-03-01). The Rise Of US Dollar Imperialism, And Why It Failed. popularresistance.org Today we are continuing our discussion of de-dollarization. As many of you know we have structured our discussion around some ten questions, and last time we dealt with the first five. | What is money? What is the relation between money and debt? Is money a commodity? What is the theory of how the dollar serves as world money? | And then because this theory so much relies on the sterling system we discussed the sterling system. What is it? What was this real basis not gold but actually empire etcetera. | And then we decided that in this show we will discuss the next five questions which are, how did the sterling…

Rajaa Salah (2023-03-01). A life interrupted at 18 begins again. electronicintifada.net After nearly 20 years in Israeli detention, Ahmed Abu Jazar wants to make up for lost time.

Renate Bridenthal (2023-03-01). The Arctic is the next frontier in the new cold war. geopoliticaleconomy.com Geostrategically located, with profitable natural resources, the Arctic is rapidly becoming a militarized zone of power politics in the new cold war, contested by the US and Europe, Russia and China.

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-01). "Clear choice of Georgian people": U.S. viceroy wields "Euro-Atlantic" club. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The "clear choice" of the Georgian people is what the Atlanticists/globalists in Washington and Brussels say it is. If the people themselves persist in voting the wrong way (as in the past 25 years they have in nations like Yugoslavia, Slovakia, Macedonia, Lithuania, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine and elsewhere), they will shortly become acquainted with Euro-Atlantic …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-01). Germany "ramps up ammunition production" for Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineMarch 1, 2023 Germany to increase ammunition production to support Ukraine — Scholz Germany will ramp up its ammunition production as well as weapon repair capacity to better support Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said…. "The now one-year lasting support of Ukraine has also brought us the knowledge that enables …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-01). Pentagon leads 37 African nations in air force exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The government of Cà¥te d'Ivoire was violently overthrown in 2011 by the armed forces of France and the United Nations with the active connivance of the Barack Obama-Hillary Clinton regime….U.S. Air Forces in Europe — Air Forces Africa commander General James Hecker is also commander of NATO's Allied Air Command. Also see on the other …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-01). RAF, Luftwaffe warplanes integrated for action near Russian border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandMarch 1, 2023 Royal Air Force and German Luftwaffe conduct joint NATO Air Policing mission in Estonia Royal Air Force (RAF) and German Air Force personnel are training to conduct integrated NATO Air Policing mission in Estonia starting first of March. Prior to the handover of the NATO mission, elements of the RAF …

Rick Rozoff (2023-03-01). State Department's next Ukraine? Blinken in Kazakhstan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kazakhstan and Ukraine have the longest borders with Russia of all former Soviet republics, roughly 4,700 and 1,227 miles, respectively. Only China, 2,600 miles, and Mongolia, 2,200 miles, are close among other countries. Kazakhstan and Ukraine have the largest ethnic Russian populations — far and away — of any country other than Russia itself (several …

Robert Freeman (2023-03-01). Ukraine and The Tunnel at the End of the Light. globalresearch.ca

Robert S. Becker (2023-03-01). How detested abortion bans can abort the right. nationofchange.org Reproduction isn't unilateral/ And sex delivers huge collateral.

Ryan Cristián (2023-03-01). The Pirate Stream: Dialectical Dissidents — Episode 10. thelastamericanvagabond.com Join us on today's episode of The Pirate Stream — Dialectical Dissidents. Pirate Stream Media is a new platform of dedicated content creators focused on circumventing the tightly controlled, manipulated, and outright censored media space of today (both corporate and independent media) with a commitment to objectivity, integrity, and a stark awareness of the two

Sam Husseini (2023-03-01). State Dept: Israel in Charge of When We'll Enforce US Bans on Foreign Aid Over Its Nuclear Weapons Program. globalresearch.ca

SAM (2023-03-01). Workers, Machines, and 'Bonus Depreciation'. inequality.org

SAM (2023-03-01). Fox News Admits That It Knew Trump's Elections Claims Were Lies. progressivehub.net JOAN WALSH | THE NATION…

SAM (2023-03-01). New Biden Immigration Rule Echoes Trump-Era Racist Policies. progressivehub.net IMANI STEPHENS | PRISM…

SAM (2023-03-01). When Will Congress Vote To Condemn The Horrors Of Capitalism? progressivehub.net ROB LARSON | CURRENT AFFAIRS…

SAM (2023-03-01). Why Won't The Media Cover The Killings Of More Black Men? progressivehub.net KAT SEWON OH | FAIR…

Samidoun Deutschland (2023-03-01). Announcing the launch of the International Campaign to Liberate the Remains of Palestinian Martyrs. samidoun.net Announcing the launch of the international campaign to liberate the remains of Palestinian martyrs held in the morgues and "cemeteries of numbers" of the Zionist occupation Call to action, 11 March through 18 March 2023 "We will not abandon the last duty we owe our sons, to bury them with dignity" — Azhar Abu Srour, …

Scott Ferguson (2023-03-01). Gramatneusiedl's Job Guarantee w/ Thomas Schwab. mronline.org This month, Money on the Left is joined by Thomas Schwab who, as mayor of Gramatneusiedl in Lower Austria, oversees a promising Job Guarantee pilot program. Seeking to eliminate long-term unemployment, the program guarantees public jobs to anyone in the community who seeks them. In our conversation, we explore the philosophy and structure of Gramatneusiedl's municipal employment service.

Scott Ritter, Consortium News. (2023-03-01). Scott Ritter: Reimagining Arms Control After Ukraine. popularresistance.org The U.S. withdrawal from the foundational Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) treaty in 2002 undid the functional and theoretical premise of mutually assured destruction (MAD) that provided logical equilibrium to the fundamentals of nuclear deterrence theory. | Similarly, the Trump administration's precipitous termination of the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty in 2019 attacked both elements of the "trust but verify" maxim that governed issues of compliance verification that made arms control viable in the first place. | The last remaining arms control agreement that places limits on the strategic nuclear arsena…

Sean Callebs (2023-03-01). The Heat: Nigeria Elections. america.cgtn.com The two major opposition parties are calling for a new presidential vote in Nigeria, amid allegations of fraud and violence. We will take a look at the challenges for the largest democracy in Africa. Nigeria is a country thirsty for change. Young voters mobilized in …

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-01). A 4-Day Work Week Bill Is Being Reintroduced in the House as Idea Gains Speed. truthout.org Rep. Mark Takano is planning to introduce a proposal that would shorten the standard work week in the U.S. to four days as the idea gains traction in Washington. Takano, a Democrat from California, is planning to reintroduce a bill that would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to establish a standard work week that is 32 hours rather than 40, amounting to four eight-hour workdays. |

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-01). Ocasio-Cortez Blasts GOP Energy Bill as "Fossil Fuel Industry Wishlist" truthout.org Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) has condemned two new Republican energy bills that environmental groups have said would severely undermine environmental and climate protections and uphold the fossil fuel and mining industries. On Tuesday, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing about two proposed bills: a fossil fuel leasing and permitting expansion bill known as the… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-03-01). Sanders Moves to Subpoena Starbucks CEO Over Rampant Union Busting. truthout.org Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chair Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) announced on Wednesday that he is setting up a vote on subpoenaing Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz after Schultz refused Sanders's request to testify about the company's rampant union busting last month. Sanders said that Schultz's avoidance of the request has "given us no choice but to subpoena him" and… |

Staff (2023-03-01). Longest Alabama Strike Ends as Warrior Met Coal Miners Return. Record Coal Prices Help Break Strike. democracynow.org In Alabama, hundreds of striking miners are set to return to work Thursday after nearly two years spent on picket lines in the so-called right-to-work state. This was the longest strike in Alabama history. Its end comes after the Warrior Met Coal company successfully used replacement workers to keep its mines running, reporting large profits to shareholders due to the skyrocketing price of coal. At the same time, the company told miners they would only retain their jobs if they agreed to a 20% pay cut and to relinquish various benefits relating to weekend pay and healthcare. We go to Birmingham, Alabama, for an u…

Staff (2023-03-01). Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Loses Election; Candidates Backed by Police & Teacher Unions Head to Runoff. democracynow.org Chicago-based Democracy Now! co-host Juan González gives an update on the Chicago mayoral race after incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot failed to advance to a runoff election. The two top candidates are now Paul Vallas, the former head of Chicago Public Schools, who has been endorsed by the local police union, and Brandon Johnson, an organizer with the Chicago Teachers Union. González says the race pits progressives in the city against centrist and conservative forces and could be a bellwether of where the Democratic Party goes.

Staff (2023-03-01). Death Toll from Migrant Shipwreck Reaches 67 While Italy Cracks Down on MSF & Other Rescue Groups. democracynow.org At least 67 people, including children, died in a shipwreck Sunday off the coast of southern Italy, and rescue workers fear the death toll could climb above 100 as they recover more bodies from the sea. It is believed to be the deadliest migrant shipwreck of its kind in almost a decade. Almost 26,000 people have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since 2014, but many governments have responded by criminalizing rescue efforts by humanitarian groups. Just days before this latest shipwreck off the coast of Italy, the Italian government of far-right leader Giorgia Meloni approved a new law making it harder for…

Staff (2023-03-01). Student Debt Relief in Jeopardy as Conservative Supreme Court Justices Question Biden's Plan. democracynow.org The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in two challenges to the Biden administration's student debt relief plan, which could give tens of millions of federal borrowers up to $20,000 of relief. During arguments, several conservative justices expressed skepticism over the Biden administration's student debt relief plan, while liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor blasted the Republican states who brought one of the lawsuits. We're joined by Eleni Schirmer, who organizes with the Debt Collective and is a writer and postdoctoral fellow at Concordia University's Social Justice Centre in Montr…

Staff (2023-03-01). Video: I Discussed Yemen Today on The TV Network That Must Not Be Named. davidswanson.org Watch video.

Staff (2023-03-01). Lawfare in the Making: Habeas Corpus Denied to President Pedro Castillo in Peru. orinocotribune.com On Monday, February 27, the Sixth Constitutional Court of Lima, in Peru, declared the habeas corpus that sought the immediate release of President Pedro Castillo and his reinstatement as president of Peru inadmissible. | The National Federation of Lawyers of Peru also filed an appeal in favor of Castillo's former prime minister, Aníbal Torres. Judge Gisela Haydee Ocaña declared the appeal inadmissible in a new move by the Peruvian establishment to consolidate the parliamentary coup d'etat against President Castillo. Castillo was democratically elected by the Peruvian people, who have been protesting in the street…

Staff (2023-03-01). President Petro Shuffles Cabinet Seeking Parliamentary Alliances. orinocotribune.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced the departure of three cabinet ministers: Alejandro Gaviria in education, Patricia Ariza in culture and María Isabel Urrutia in sports. This change happens six months after his inauguration as president and has been exaggerated by mainstream media. Most analysts agree it is a maneuver that aims to secure parliamentary alliances to advance Petro's legislative projects. | In an address to the nation, President Petro thanked the ministers for their service. However, no details were provided about the reasons for the changes. Sociologist Aurora Vergara, who was vice min…

Staff (2023-03-01). Russia's Patrushev Meets President Maduro in Caracas. orinocotribune.com Caracas, February 28, 2023 (OrinocoTribune.com)—Nikolai Patrushev, secretary of Russia's Security Council and one of the top-ranked Russian officials, arrived this Tuesday to Caracas in order to strengthen security ties with Venezuela and meet with President Nicolas Maduro. | In his previous stopover, Patrushev, met with the president of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, with whom he discussed a series of mutual cooperation issues. In Caracas, Patrushev will hold consultations with his Venezuelan counterparts on security issues with the participation of representatives from various ministries of both countries…

Staff (2023-03-01). Venezuelan Foreign Minister at UN: Blockades Continue Colonialism. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, February 28, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yván Gil, during his speech at the Human Rights Council of the United Nations (UN), said that blockades represent the "continuity of neocolonialism, and now they are implemented as political and economic weapons by the hegemonic countries against the peoples of the south." | The top Venezuelan diplomat reiterated that the 928 coercive measures issued against Venezuela are crimes against humanity. In the same way, he reviewed the most serious of the illegal coercive economic measures—euphemistically referred to as "sanctions"—that the Venez…

Staff (2023-03-01). What Ukraine Needs to Learn From Afghanistan. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-03-01). Over 30 Years: Pre-Oslo Prisoners — profiles of Mohammed Adel Daoud, Mahmoud Abu Kharabish and Bashir Abdullah al-Khatib. samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network is providing the materials for the third week of the educational campaign, Over 30 Years: Pre-Oslo Prisoners. Read the previous two sets of materials: Week 2: Ibrahim Bayadseh, Ahmad Abu Jaber, Samir Abu Nima Week 1: Mohammed Al-Tus, Ibrahim Abu Mokh, Walid Daqqa This week, we will highlight the Palestinian …

Staff (2023-03-01). Israeli Minister Calls For Genocidal Violence Against Palestinians of Nablus. youtube.com "The village of Huwara [Nablus, Palestine] should be wiped out." Earlier today, Israel's Minister of Finance, Bezalel Smotrich called for genocidal violence against Palestinians of Nablus.

Staff (2023-03-01). Israeli Military Uses Baby and Father as Human Shields in Palestine Raid. youtube.com Footage has emerged of the Israeli military using a baby and father as human shields during their raid of Aqabat Jabr refugee camp in Jericho, Palestine.

Stavroula Pabst, Max Blumenthal, The Grayzone. (2023-03-01). European Antiwar Protests Strengthen As NATO's Ukraine Proxy War Escalates. popularresistance.org Athens, Greece —— This February 21, several thousand Greeks filled Athens' streets to denounce NATO and the United States in the wake of Antony Blinken's Greece visit, where the US Secretary of State applauded the Mediterranean country for being amongst the first European countries to support Ukraine, thus leading to way for "the support of democracy." | It was just one action among many protest actions across the continent as the NATO proxy conflict in Ukraine approached its first anniversary. European citizens are growing agitated as their leaders appear set on extending the war at least another yea…

Svante Myrick (2023-03-01). All Communities Must Speak Out Against Anti-Semitism. otherwords.org

Taya Graham, Stephen Janis, Jayne Miller (2023-03-01). Leaked memo reveals Baltimore officials' alarm over costs of obscure tax break for corporate developers. therealnews.com The online sales pitch for the condominiums atop The Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore's swanky Harbor East development touts a plethora of amenities: a private sauna, rooftop pool, and balconies with panoramic views of the city. But one particularly pricey perk is overlooked: a lucrative five-year property tax break that has saved the project millions of dollars in payments. | To procure the abatement, the project developers made use of an incentive program that seems far removed from the condos perched high above the city's Inner Harbor. The tax break in question was designed to incentivize the reclamation of…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-01). Asesinan a lideresa social en departamento de Bolívar, Colombia. telesurtv.net La Mesa Municipal de Participación Efectiva para las víctimas de Santa Rosa del Sur en Bolívar denunció la amenaza a la integridad y seguridad de los liderazgos sociales.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-01). Cuba reclama fin de trato politizado de los Derechos Humanos. telesurtv.net Anunció que Cuba aspirará a la reelección por un puesto en el Consejo de Derechos Humanos para el período 2024-2026.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-01). Rusia denuncia posible provocación de armas químicas en Ucrania. telesurtv.net Además, a principios de 2023, el Centro Euroatlántico de Coordinación de Respuesta a Desastres planeó suministrar a Ucrania un gran lote de equipos de protección química.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-01). Venezuela denuncia papel de EE.UU. en violación de los DD.HH. telesurtv.net Adelantó que la Cancillería local trabaja en la preparación de los informes para la nueva ronda del Examen Periódico Universal de los Derechos Humanos.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-03-01). Reportan descarrilamiento tren con propano en Florida, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Con este suman varios incidentes de descarrilamientos de trenes con sustancias peligrosas registrados este mes en los Estados Unidos.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-01). Presidente López Obrador: hay más democracia actualmente en México que en EE.UU. telesurtv.net El presidente criticó la hipocresía del sistema de EE.UU. para señalar e inmiscuirse en los problemas de naciones soberanas.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-01). Putin firma ley que suspende participación rusa en tratado START III. telesurtv.net El pacto se rubricó por Rusia y Estados Unidos en Praga, capital de República Checa, el 8 de abril del 2010 y se prorrogó por cinco años en febrero del 2021.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-01). Comisión legislativa pedirá enjuiciar a presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el borrador del documento, que todavía puede ser cambiado, el mandatario incurrió el "delitos contra la seguridad del Estado".

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-01). México anuncia que Tesla instalará una planta en el norte del país. telesurtv.net El presidente López Obrador indicó que su Gobierno busca que las empresas contribuyan en pagar buenos sueldos a sus trabajadores, se cuide el medio ambiente y se paguen los impuestos.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-01). Movimiento indígena peruano continúa movilización hacia Lima. telesurtv.net Estas movilizaciones dan continuidad a las protestas masivas que iniciaron en diciembre y continuaron en enero para exigir la dimisión de la presidenta Dina Boluarte.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-01). Rusia denuncia ataques con drones en diferentes ciudades. telesurtv.net El Aeropuerto Pulkovo de San Petersburgo se paralizó cuando las autoridades cerraron el espacio aéreo circundante.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-01). Venezuela rechaza acusaciones sobre DD.HH. en la CPI. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano denunció ante la CPI la agresión mediática y geopolítca contra el país para acusar a la nación de supuestos crímenes de lesa humanidad que nunca han ocurrido.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-01). Suman dos muertos y varios heridos tras sismo en Malatya, Türkiye. t.co El sismo de 567 de magnitud se registró la víspera en el distrito de Ye≈üilyurt tres semanas después de los terremotos del 6 de febrero en la región.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-03-01). Accidente de trenes deja un saldo preliminar de 32 muertos en Grecia. telesurtv.net Por su parte, el representante del Servicio de Bomberos, Vassilis Vathrakogiannis subrayó que se reporta 85 heridos.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-01). Educadores presentan pliego de peticiones al Gobierno colombiano. telesurtv.net Dicho gremio subrayó que quedó abierta la puerta al diálogo con el gobierno nacional pero con el compromiso de materialización de los acuerdos y cumplimiento.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-03-01). Lula reinstala el Consejo de Seguridad Alimentaria en Brasil. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado agradeció a las organizaciones que "nunca desistieron de esta lucha", para construir Brasil.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2023-03-01). Cuba condena otorgamiento de asilo a secuestrador de aeronave. telesurtv.net En cuatro ocasiones, Cuba había solicitado la devolución del autor de este acto de piratería aérea y de la aeronave. | Cuba condena otorgamiento de asilo a autor del secuestro de aeronave…

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-01). Aumentan a 26 los muertos por incendios forestales en Chile. telesurtv.net Se trata de un ciudadano extranjero que estaba en la comuna de Santa Juana, en la Región del Biobío.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-01). Inflación en España sube al 6,1 % en febrero de 2023. telesurtv.net El incremento responde a que los precios de la electricidad se han elevado con respecto a febrero de 2022.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-01). Presidente Maduro recibe al secretario del Consejo de Seguridad ruso. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado dio la bienvenida formal al excelentísimo general del Ejército de Rusia, Nikolái Pátrushev.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-03-01). Siria recibe nueva ayuda humanitaria de Rusia tras terremoto. telesurtv.net El barco llegó cargado con seis contenedores de 52 toneladas de alimentos y ayuda humanitaria.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-01). Denuncian el asesinato de una activista trans en Cali, Colombia. telesurtv.net Allegados a la defensora de la comunidad LGBTIQA+ destacaron su trabajo a favor de las mujeres afro y trans.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-01). Independiente del Valle conquista la Recopa Sudamericana. telesurtv.net Independiente del Valle se suma a la Liga de Quito como únicos representantes de Ecuador en ganar el torneo continental.

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-01). Fiscalía peruana pide 36 meses de prisión para Pedro Castillo. telesurtv.net El pedido contra Pedro Castillo y otros dos ministros de su administración será evaluado en una audiencia el próximo 3 de marzo.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-03-01). Registran sismo de magnitud 5,7 en Guatemala. telesurtv.net El movimiento telúrico se produjo sobre las 13H44 (hora local) con una profundidad de 25 kilómetros.

teleSUR (2023-03-01). Brazil Frees Over 100 Prisoners for Jan 8 Coup Attacks. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Brazil's Federal Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the provisional release of more than 100 people who had been detained following the January 8 coup attacks in Brasília against the three branches of government. | RELATED: | The decision concerns 102 people who will be able to return to their hometowns with some conditions upon their release with charges. | They will have to wear electro…

The Associated Press (2023-03-01). Latino Republicans Push Back on Party's Immigration Agenda. latinorebels.com The GOP has made inroads with Latino voters in recent years in much of the U.S. and especially in Florida. That strong showing, however, is leading to some tension as the newly emboldened Republicans in Washington aim to launch an aggressive agenda around immigration policy.

The Lever (2023-03-01). üéß LEVER TIME: How to Derail the Anti-Safety Train Lobby (w/ Rep. Chris Deluzio). levernews.com

The Tricontinental (2023-03-01). Dossier No. 61: The Strategic Revolutionary Thought and Legacy of Hugo Chávez Ten Years After His Death. mronline.org Hugo Chávez emerged in the history of Venezuela, the Global South, and the international revolutionary movement when the thesis that ideological disputes throughout the world had ended was most entrenched. Far from being over, history had an important task for the Venezuelan people, who rose up against neoliberalism in 1989 and who continue to build a project of twenty-first-century socialism today.

Tina Vásquez (2023-03-01). DeSantis Targets Immigrants in Lead-Up to Likely Presidential Run. truthout.org Ahead of his anticipated announcement of a 2024 presidential run, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spent the month of February targeting immigrant communities with draconian and dangerous policies — a strategy that proved successful for former President Donald Trump. On Feb. 24, DeSantis announced an extensive legislative proposal that would target a wide array of immigrant communities and grant… |

Tom Conway, In These Times. (2023-03-01). Unions Safeguard Workers' Sweat Equity. popularresistance.org Last year, Mark Glyptis and dozens of other union leaders went into contract negotiations with the Cleveland-Cliffs mining company determined not only to win wage and benefit enhancements for their coworkers, but also to protect thousands of family-sustaining steel mill jobs for years to come. | The United Steelworkers (USW) negotiating team ultimately delivered a historic contract requiring the company to invest $4 billion in 13 union-represented facilities, including about $100 million at the Weirton, West Virginia mill where Glyptis and his colleagues rely on ever more sophisticated equipment to make precision…

Tomdispatch (2023-03-01). How a Nuclear Power Plant Became a Tool of War: Nuclear Armageddon Games in Ukraine. juancole.com By Joshua Frank | — ( Tomdispatch.com) — In 1946, Albert Einstein shot off a telegram to several hundred American leaders and politicians warning that the "unleashed power of the atom has changed everything save our modes of thinking and we thus drift toward unparalleled catastrophe." Einstein's forecast remains prescient. Nuclear calamity still knocks. Even …

Victor Grossman (2023-03-01). Despair and Joy: Berlin Bulletin 208, February 28, 2023. mronline.org Were any flags of sympathy displayed when the people of Serbia, Iraq or Afghanistan were bombed? When drones exploded on hospitals and wedding processions—were there also calls for tribunals against Bush—or Obama?>

Victor Grossman (2023-03-01). Amidst despair of war, biggest Berlin peace rally in many years. peoplesworld.org BERLIN — In conflicts, I know, neither side can be trusted. Both sides twist and distort, magnify and minimize in support of their cause. But the daily, almost hourly pictures from Ukraine — of hardship, suffering, of death, destruction and flight, all too genuine, cause me the despair I have always felt on hearing — …

WSWS (2023-03-01). Vote NO on the UAW-Caterpillar concessions contract! Organize now to defeat the sellout and prepare a strike! wsws.org After withholding information from workers on the most important things being said in the contract talks, union officials are now trying to stampede us into voting on an agreement, just as they did in 2017 and earlier.

WSWS (2023-03-01). Greece's worst train disaster kills at least 40. wsws.org Basic services and infrastructure has been degraded or destroyed over the past 15 years of scorched-earth austerity demanded by the European Union and International Monetary Fund and imposed by successive governments, including SYRIZA (Coalition of the Radical Left).

WSWS (2023-03-01). The international significance of the developing revolutionary confrontation in Sri Lanka. wsws.org Eight months after a mass uprising chased Sri Lanka's hated President Gotabhaya Rajapakse from power, the working class is coming into headlong confrontation with his successor, the notorious IMF-enforcer and pro-US imperialist stooge, Ranil Wickremesinghe.

WSWS (2023-03-01). US demands for "existential struggle" threaten war with China. wsws.org As the United States surged troops, ships and weapons to the Pacific, Congress held a prime-time hearing Tuesday aimed at promoting public hostility toward China to justify the United States' belligerent military actions on the other side of the world.

WSWS (2023-03-01). Musician Marilyn Manson accuser repudiates earlier #MeToo accusations. wsws.org Smithline asserts that she was pressured by actress Evan Rachel Wood and Wood's associates "to make accusations of rape and assault … that were not true."

WSWS (2023-03-01). Child and youth poverty in Germany rises sharply. wsws.org According to a report by the Bertelsmann Foundation, 2.88 million children under the age of 18 and 1.55 million young adults under the age of 25 were considered poor or "at risk of poverty" in 2021.

WSWS (2023-03-01). Fake concern about gambling addiction emerges in Australian state election. wsws.org Under the guise of curbing problem gambling, Labor and the Coalition are proposing policies that will do nothing to limit its impact, let alone address the social crisis driving the growth of gambling in working-class areas.

WSWS (2023-03-01). Ford to pay near-poverty wages at new Michigan battery plant. wsws.org A document submitted by Ford reveals the the company plans to pay most workers at its planned battery plant in Marshall, Michigan $20 an hour, barely above the minimum wage level required to purchase basic necessities.

WSWS (2023-03-01). UAW announces tentative agreement with Caterpillar shortly after midnight, defying calls by workers for strike action. wsws.org Workers who spoke to the WSWS responded with immediate anger and suspicion to the announcement.

WSWS (2023-03-01). US Supreme Court poised to overturn Biden administration's limited student debt relief plan. wsws.org Currently, some 43 million borrowers in the United States owe over $1.7 trillion in student federal loan debt representing a massive and looming financial burden for a significant section of the working class.

WSWS (2023-03-01). UC academic workers report major cuts to departments in the aftermath of six-week strike. wsws.org At least 89 departments have reported plans to implement cuts, while significantly reducing graduate enrollment and teaching assistant positions.

WSWS (2023-03-01). Second storm in one week knocks out power for tens of thousands again in Michigan. wsws.org The Democratic Party administration of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel have responded to the collapse of the power infrastructure by calling on the energy monopolies to give customers a pathetic $35 credit on an upcoming electric bill.

WSWS (2023-03-01). Voting ends in UAW runoff election, with less than 13 percent of rank-and-file workers casting ballots. wsws.org The large abstention in the second round of voting reflects the mass alienation of workers from the UAW apparatus.

WSWS (2023-03-01). German government ends masking requirement in health and care facilities. wsws.org At the beginning of February, the obligation to wear a mask in buses and trains was ended throughout Germany, along with the Coronavirus Occupational Health and Safety Ordinance.

WSWS (2023-03-01). Intelligence agency-incited furor over lurid claims China interfered in Canada's 2019 and 2021 elections. wsws.org Workers must decisively reject this filthy pro-war, anti-China campaign. which has been orchestrated by high-placed leaks from CSIS, Canadian imperialism's premier intelligence agency.

WSWS (2023-03-01). Temple University undergraduates rally in support of grad students as strike continues into second month. wsws.org Hundreds of students and community members rallied for the striking workers as the university has sought to punish and threaten any acts of support…

WSWS (2023-03-01). UK teachers speak from picket lines during latest three days of strikes. wsws.org Roughly 200,000 teachers represented by the National Education Union (NEU) are taking strike action this week. World Socialist Web Site reporters attended pickets and spoke with those taking action.

àÅlvaro Rodriguez (2023-03-01). El presidente de México está bajo el ataque de los neoliberales en casa y en los EE. UU. peoplesworld.org La clase dominante de México está contra las cuerdas y está recurriendo a algunas tácticas desesperadas. Recientemente, realizaron una protesta multipartidista protagonizada por una mujer blanca, la madre del principal líder opositor Claudio X. Gonzales (ex empleado de la corporación estadounidense Kimberly Clark en México), llamó a los partidarios del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador …

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2023-02-28: News Headlines

unitedEditor (2023-02-28). Is the bill of the earthquake beyond calculations? unitedworldint.com By Recep Eràßin / Economics journalist After two major earthquakes in Kahramanmara≈ü and Hatay, 11 provinces of Türkiye were declared disaster areas. The provinces represent 9-10 percent of Türkiye's gross domestic product (as of 2021), according to official data. Türkiye's national income was 7.2 trillion dollars as of 2021. According to TUIK data, the contribution …

unitedEditor (2023-02-28). The West's unpreparedness for peace should bring Moscow and Beijing closer to each other. unitedworldint.com The visit of Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, to Moscow on February 21 was one of the most discussed diplomatic meetings of the month. In addition to stepping up Chinese diplomacy in general, Beijing showed a clearer stance on the Ukrainian conflict and even …

Larry Johnson (2023-02-28). Treating Putin as an Irredeemable Imperialist has Painted the West into a Dangerous Corner. sonar21.com When it comes to imperialism — i.e., "the policy, practice, or advocacy of extending the power and dominion of a nation especially by direct territorial acquisitions or by gaining indirect…

Fight Back (2023-02-28). Philippines: Resist US-Marcos regime's plan to turn Samar to howling wilderness. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Communist Party of the Philippines. | The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) denounces the US-Marcos regime and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the deployment of an excessive number of counterinsurgency troops in Samar over the past weeks. | The fascist surge aims to turn the Samar island back into a "howling wilderness," in the same manner that US colonial forces sought to crush the patriotic resistance of the people of Samar at the turn of the century. This excessive deployment of combat troops will not solve the socioe…




Fight Back (2023-02-28). Tampa: The Andrew Joseph Memorial Weekend. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – The Tampa community, Black Lives Matter activists, and impacted families from across the country gathered in Tampa for the Andrew Joseph Memorial Weekend. The family-hosted event took place from Friday, February 17 to February 19. The weekend commemorates the ninth anniversary of his death with a vigil, a workshop to promote youth leadership, a fundraiser and a church service. | Andrew Joseph was a 14-year-old boy who was left by the side of the road after being unjustly ejected from the Florida State Fair by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office on what was known as "student day," where chil…

Staff (2023-02-28). Incendios: øQué nos dicen las imágenes satelitales? cubadebate.cu Tras la noticia en días recientes del incendio forestal en la zona de Pinares de Mayarí en la provincia de Holguín, han aparecido en las redes múltiples imágenes satelitales en las que se pueden ver las emanaciones de humo, que se extienden por varios kilómetros.

Staff (2023-02-28). Solos y explotados, los niños migrantes realizan trabajos brutales en los EE. UU. (I). cubadebate.cu El número de menores no acompañados que ingresaron a los Estados Unidos subió a un máximo de 130,000 el año pasado, tres veces más que cinco años antes, y se espera que este verano traiga otra ola. Al llegar en números récord, terminan en trabajos peligrosos que violan las leyes de trabajo infantil, incluso en fábricas que fabrican productos para marcas conocidas como Cheetos y Fruit of the Loom.

Staff (2023-02-28). Año de la Sostenibilidad 2023: Cuba en la Hoja de Ruta de Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos. cubadebate.cu Este lunes el personal diplomático de la embajada de Cuba en Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, participó en el taller "Hoja de Ruta Global en el Año de la Sostenibilidad 2023", coordinado por la oficina de enlace diplomático de la Expo City Dubai, organización sede de la próxima Conferencia de las Partes de las Naciones Unidas para el Cambio Climático COP 28, en noviembre próximo.




Staff (2023-02-28). Cuba y Vietnam realizan preparativos para celebrar el aniversario de la visita de Fidel a la Zona Liberada. cubadebate.cu El embajador cubano Orlando Nicolás Hernández Guillén intercambió hoy con las autoridades de la provincia central de Quang Tri sobre la organización del aniversario 50 de la histórica visita del líder de la Revolución Cubana, Fidel Castro, a la Zona de Liberación de Vietnam del Sur. Apreció los esfuerzos de la provincia en la preparación para el evento.

Staff (2023-02-28). Ejecutarán inversiones en talleres ferroviarios cubanos. cubadebate.cu Los talleres de Ciénaga y Luyanó, en La Habana, y el de San Luis, en Santiago de Cuba, serán los primeros en incorporarse a la estrategia de la Unión de Ferrocarriles de Cuba (UFC) que pretende modernizar un grupo de talleres que brindarán servicios de mantenimiento y reparación, tanto de coches de pasajeros como de locomotoras en distintas provincias del país.

Staff (2023-02-28). El tiempo: Calor y escasas lluvias. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte oriental y con poca nubosidad en el resto del país. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado en gran parte del territorio nacional con escasas lluvias.

Staff (2023-02-28). Equipo Cuba al Clásico Mundial vence 4-0 a Dragones de Wei Chuan. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cuba que se alista para intervenir en el venidero V Clásico Mundial de Béisbol venció 4-0 al club Dragones de Wei Chuan. La tropa de Armando Jhonson funcionó cual reloj suizo en los tres renglones de juego, pues entre los cuatro lanzadores que escalaron a la lomita maniataron a la ofensiva rival, apenas aceptaron dos sencillos y propinaron la friolera de 16 ponches.




Staff (2023-02-28). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 28 de febrero? cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este martes 28 de febrero de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2023-02-28). Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 485 MW para el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad desde las 17: 25 horas hasta las 20: 19 horas (02: 54 horas). La máxima afectación en el horario de la noche fue 399 MW a las 18: 50 horas, coincidiendo con la hora pico. La disponibilidad del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional a las 07: 00 horas es de 2068 MW y la demanda 1970 MW, con todo el sistema con servicio.

Anand Naidoo (2023-02-28). The Heat: China-Europe Relations. america.cgtn.com After Wang Yi's recent visit to Europe, what is the state of the China-European relationship? Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi visited Europe this month and sought to build a stronger relationship with the European Union, its largest trading partner. He met with German Chancellor Scholz, …

Anonymous765 (2023-02-28). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — February 28, 2023. southfront.org This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | click to see the full-size image | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…




Chris Hudson (2023-02-28). Cleveland tenants demand fair treatment, compensation after displacement by burst water pipe. liberationnews.org "I came home from the store and saw water coming out the ceiling," one resident described.

Dan Bacher (2023-02-28). Delta group files opposition to TUCP waiving environmental laws protecting the Bay-Delta Estuary. indybay.org "The TUCP is not in the public interest because it stampedes the State Water Board for water that is meant rightly to serve public trust resources of aquatic estuarine food webs and species in the Delta that further support migratory salmon and steelhead runs that benefits Northern California Indian Tribes (whose cultures are salmon-dependent), commercial and sport fishing interests, and the community of subsistence anglers residing in communities adjacent to Delta rivers and sloughs where they supplement their diets with costless forms of fish protein," the letter states.

DLI (2023-02-28). China's 12-point Peace Proposal to end Ukraine war. indybay.org This week, China released a 12-point Peace plan for ending the Ukraine war. It is the first comprehensive Peace proposal by a major power(there has been no Peace plan at all proposed by the G7 nor NATO, who are instead the major arms provider of over $100 Billion of lethal weapons to Ukraine–an amount more than the entire annual war budget of Russia!) Significantly, China's Peace Plan specifically calls for serious consideration of long-term security concerns on BOTH sides.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). SOEs' restructuring set to advance. ecns.cn China plans to advance the strategic restructuring and professional integration of its State-owned enterprises in 2023, especially in the areas of medical and health care, equipment manufacturing and mineral resources.




ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Chinese enterprises to expand global presence. ecns.cn China's State-owned enterprises are forecast to post higher revenues and expand their world market presence this year as the government encourages them to advance in "going global", said experts and business executives.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Fuzhou helps Taiwan people settle on mainland. ecns.cn In 2021, Fuzhou planned to offer 1,050 apartments with favorable rents to people from Taiwan, and so far more than 300 Taiwan residents in 206 households have moved into the community.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). China fully capable to overcome challenges this year. ecns.cn China has the confidence and capabilities to ward off multiple risks and challenges this year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Russia welcomes China's peace proposal. ecns.cn A position paper that China has issued setting out a possible path to peace in Ukraine needs to be analyzed in detail, the Russian government said on Monday.




ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Messi wins 2022 Best FIFA Men's Player Award. ecns.cn Lionel Messi of Argentina won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award 2022 and Argentina was the biggest winner of the Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Belarusian president's visit expected to cement ties. ecns.cn Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is due to start his three-day state visit to China on Tuesday, with expectations high that cooperation between the two countries on post-pandemic economic recovery and the Russia-Ukraine conflict will top the agenda of talks.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). China telcos, gadget plays roar onstage. ecns.cn Banking on 5G and other cutting-edge technologies to explore new business opportunities and offset COVID-19 disruptions, Chinese tech companies are making a big splash at the Mobile World Congress 2023, which kicked off in Barcelona, Spain on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). China's transport network now covers over 6 million km. ecns.cn As of last year, China's transportation network has grown to cover more than 6 million kilometers, the minister of transport said recently.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Messi wins 2022 Best FIFA Men's Player Award. ecns.cn Lionel Messi of Argentina won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award 2022 and Argentina was the biggest winner of the Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Belarusian president's visit expected to cement ties. ecns.cn Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is due to start his three-day state visit to China on Tuesday, with expectations high that cooperation between the two countries on post-pandemic economic recovery and the Russia-Ukraine conflict will top the agenda of talks.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). China telcos, gadget plays roar onstage. ecns.cn Banking on 5G and other cutting-edge technologies to explore new business opportunities and offset COVID-19 disruptions, Chinese tech companies are making a big splash at the Mobile World Congress 2023, which kicked off in Barcelona, Spain on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). China's transport network now covers over 6 million km. ecns.cn As of last year, China's transportation network has grown to cover more than 6 million kilometers, the minister of transport said recently.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Capital submits bid for world heritage status. ecns.cn Beijing is applying for the city's Central Axis to become a World Heritage Site, with the application text officially submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage Center in January.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). China's GDP records a 3% increase in 2022, recoding multiple new highs: NBS. ecns.cn China's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022 was 121.02 trillion yuan ($17.45 trillion) in 2022, an increase of 3.0 percent over 2021 at constant prices, with multiple figures reaching historical highs.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Chinese scientists use GE technology to create 3 Bama miniature pig breeds for experiment use. ecns.cn A Chinese team of scientists have created three Bama miniature pig breeds for experiment use.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). 4 suspects in murder of HK model remanded in custody without bail. ecns.cn Four former family members of Hong Kong socialite and model were remanded in custody without bail after appearing before the court on Monday on charges of murder and perverting the course of justice.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). China to strengthen management of short videos to prevent addiction among minors. ecns.cn The National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) will strengthen management of short online videos, aiming to prevent minors from becoming addicted, it said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Hong Kong to lift mask mandate from March 1. ecns.cn John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), announced on Tuesday that the mask mandate in Hong Kong will be cancelled from March 1.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Insights | Australian expert lauds China's covid vaccine efforts. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Emergency medical response system to be upgraded. ecns.cn China will build major medical centers and increase the number of teams to handle health emergencies and contagious diseases following its experiences battling COVID-19, officials said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). China's population fell by 850,000 in 2022 but 'labor resources still abundant'. ecns.cn China's population had fallen by 850,000 in the year of 2022, with the national population growth rate being minus 0.6 per thousand, the country's National Statistics Bureau announced on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). China slams U.S. sanctions against Chinese firms related to Russia. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). People experience metaverse technology at Shougang Park in Beijing. ecns.cn People view exhibits during a metaverse exhibition at Shougang Park in Beijing, Feb. 27, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Two-color waters meet in Han River in Hubei. ecns.cn Aerial view shows the green-yellow Han River in Xiangyang, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 27, 2023. The Yangtze River meets the clear Han River in Xiangyang, creating a clear boundary along their confluence with the distinct yellow and green.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). 20,000 plum trees in full blossom at Hangzhou wetland park. ecns.cn 20,000 plum trees are in full blossoms in Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 27, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Culture Fact: Chinese Valentine's Days. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Starry sky over Bars Snow Mountain in Gansu. ecns.cn Photo shows a starry sky over Bars Snow Mountain in Yugur Autonomous County, northwest China's Gansu Province. The mountain is 5,118 meters above sea level and a sacred mountain in Yugur ethnic minority.

ecns.cn (2023-02-28). Mobile World Congress 2023 sees strong return of Asian participants. ecns.cn The 2023 edition of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) kicking off Monday in Barcelona saw a strong return of Asian participants, according to the organiser of the city's largest annual event.

Freedom Socialist Party (2023-02-28). Wednesday 3/8: Black Liberation Reading Circle. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco, near Ellis St. Seven blocks from Civic Center BART, on or near Muni bus lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49. Wheelchair Accessible, Also via Zoom…

Juan Cole (2023-02-28). Arctic and Antarctic Ice Sheets in Danger if we blow Past Paris Limit of 1.5 ∞ C. (2.7 ∞ F) extra Heating. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Jun-Young Park et al. write in Nature Communications that the collapse of the Arctic and Antarctic ice sheets may come sooner than climate scientists had expected if humanity misses the Paris Climate Treaty goal of keeping extra global heating to 2.7 ∞ F. (1.5 ∞ C ) above the pre-industrial average. Humanity …

Leon Kunstenaar (2023-02-28). Ukrainians Rally and March in "Unite for Ukraine" at SF Embarcadero. indybay.org Thousands of traumatized Ukrainians ask for help. Russians and Iranians were there in support.

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2023-02-28). To End War, We Must Fight Against Racism And Capitalism. popularresistance.org On March 18, the twentieth anniversary of the US/NATO invasion of Iraq, major antiwar organizations and social movements from across the United States will rally in Washington, DC to demand an end to wars and austerity. Clearing the FOG speaks with Jacqueline Luqman of the Black Alliance for Peace about the current state of the antiwar movement in the US and the long history of opposition to war within the black radical tradition. Luqman explains why it is critical to understand that struggles against racism and capitalism and for people's-centered human rights are inseparable from the work to end wars and the ri…

Michael Arria (2023-02-28). US-Based Human Rights Group Loses Fundraising Platform Over Association With Palestinian NGO. orinocotribune.com By Michael Arria — Feb 23, 2023 | The Alliance for Global Justice's had its online fundraising platform shut down after complaints from a Zionist lawfare group. Is Israel's war on human rights groups coming to the U.S.? | The group Alliance for Global Justice (AfGJ) announced that its ability to fundraise has been impeded over its connection to a Palestinian NGO. | AfGJ serves as a fiscal sponsor for nearly 150 non-profit organizations across the United States, including some that work in Palestine. One of those groups is

Middle East Monitor (2023-02-28). Haaretz: Israel has erected 'a formal, full-fledged apartheid regime'. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — Israel has erected "a formal, full-fledged apartheid regime," the editorial of Haaretz newspaper said yesterday, in a stark warning about the direction of the occupation state. Drawing attention to measures introduced by the far-right government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, Haaretz's editorial said that they include the contentious decision to …

Our Downtown ‚Ä¢ Our Future (2023-02-28). Saturday 3/4: Save Some Lot 4 Trees. indybay.org Lot 4, Cedar Street, Santa Cruz…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-28). Daily Round-up | One Palestinian dead, hundreds injured in Israeli settlers' attack & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of a Palestinian being killed in attacks by settlers, thousands taking part in anti-war protests in Italy, Tunisians condemning the statement of their President on migrants, and Cuba and the UN welcoming developments in Colombia's peace talks…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-28). Majority of Peruvians disapprove of the Dina Boluarte regime, says survey. peoplesdispatch.org The disapproval rating of Peru's de-facto President Dina Boluarte has risen from 71% in January to 77% in February, while that of the right-wing dominated Congress has increased from 88% to 90%, according to a new

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-28). School teachers in Portugal demand increase in wages and time-bound promotions. peoplesdispatch.org The Portuguese working class has been organizing protests titled Vida Justa ('Fair Life') to demand an increase in wages and pensions and better job security…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-28). Thousands of Pashtuns gather in Pakistan demanding an end to police harassment and militarization. peoplesdispatch.org Pashtun Tahafuz Movement leaders have warned the authorities against carrying out military operations in tribal areas, saying that the Pashtuns have suffered tremendously and will not tolerate it any longer…

Shannon Dawson (2023-02-28). What Is The Rap Music On Trial Bill And Why Is It Important To Hip-Hop? newsone.com Source: Prince Williams / Getty | A new documentary, The documentary, which features Fat Joe, Killer Mike,

Staff (2023-02-28). Canadá prohíbe el uso de TikTok en los dispositivos móviles oficiales. cubadebate.cu El gobierno canadiense prohibió el uso de la popular red china de videos cortos TikTok en todos los dispositivos móviles oficiales, anunció el lunes la presidenta del Consejo del Tesoro, Mona Fortier.

Staff (2023-02-28). Las 3 del día: øQué fue noticia este 27 de febrero? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu El penúltimo día de febrero hemos preparado un podcast cargadito de infomación. En la presente emisión de Las 3 del día podrá encontrar novedades medio ambientales, culturales, económicas, internacionales, deportivas… Y mucho más. Manténgase conectado.

Staff (2023-02-28). øQué sucedió un 27 de febrero en la historia de la Isla de la Juventud? cubadebate.cu En 1954, llegó a Isla de Pinos, el cura párroco Guillermo Sardiñas Menéndez, quien fue designado el párroco de la Iglesia Católica de Nueva Gerona, "Nuestra Señora de los Dolores".El padre Sardiñas rápidamente se identificó con los revolucionarios del pueblo. Tan pronto se organizó la célula del Movimiento Revolucionario 26 de Julio, en Nueva Gerona.

Staff (2023-02-28). Estela del lanzamiento del cohete Falcon 9 de la agencia SpaceX se divisa en el occidente de Cuba (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Usuarios de redes sociales de diferentes localidades del occidente del país reportan el avistamiento de "objetos raros" en el cielo nocturno. Según aclara el meteorólogo matancero Henry Delgado Manzor se trata del lanzamiento del cohete Falcon 9 de la agencia SpaceX desde Cabo Cañaveral, Florida.

Staff (2023-02-28). Celebran los 30 años de la reconocida película cubana "Fresa y Chocolate" (+Video). cubadebate.cu Como una película necesaria y de todos los tiempos describieron Mirta Ibarra y Jorge Perugorría a Fresa y Chocolate, en intercambio con el público en la Isla de la Juventud, a propósito de iniciar aquí la celebración por los 30 años de tan importante cinta cinematográfica cubana. Constituyó un homenaje a Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Titón, y Juan Carlos Tabío.

Staff (2023-02-28). Desde las redes: Ovni sobre La Habana. cubadebate.cu No es el título de una novela de ciencia ficción. Estamos en un Febrero de Globos Chinos y Objetos Voladores No Identificados en los cielos del Planeta.Y ahora, ahora mismo, acabo de presenciar un extraño fenómeno sobre el caribeño cielo de La Habana.Eran las 7.50 pm. Sobre los hoteles Tritón y Neptuno y el Centro de Negocios sobrevoló una especie de haz de luz.

Staff (2023-02-28). Omara Durand vuelve a las pistas con una victoria en los 200 metros del Grand Prix Mundial de Dubái. cubadebate.cu La cubana Omara Durand retornó a las pistas con triunfo en los 200 metros del Grand Prix Mundial de Paratletismo de Dubái 2023.Acompañada por su guía, Yuniol Kindelán, la santiaguera marcó 24.96 segundos en una carrera de la categoría T12 (débiles visuales profundos) en que el reloj volvió a resultar su único rival.

Staff (2023-02-28). Ricardo Cabrisas sostiene encuentro con el viceministro primero de Relaciones Exteriores de Canadá. cubadebate.cu El vice primer ministro, Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, sostuvo este lunes un encuentro, en el Palacio de la Revolución, con el viceministro primero de Relaciones Exteriores de Canadá, David Morrison, como parte de su visita a La Habana para presidir la delegación canadiense que participará en la V Sesión de Consultas Políticas Intercancillerías, a celebrarse este 28 de febrero.

Staff (2023-02-28). Maquillando el cadáver del capitalismo. cubadebate.cu Ya nadie habla de capitalismo. Capitalismo implica capital, que posee otro y tú no tienes. Capitalista es dueño, patrono, tipo que impone hacer lo que a él le da la gana. Ahora se habla del Mercado. Mercado suena impersonal, como el destino o las leyes naturales. Quien dice Mercado casi dice Supermercado, tan abarrotado de bienes que casi olvidamos que hay que pagar la factura.

Staff (2023-02-28). AMLO Calls Boluarte 'Puppet of the Oligarchy'. orinocotribune.com Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) accused the de facto president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, of being a "puppet" of the oligarchy that loots the country's natural resources. | In his daily press conference on Monday, February 27, the Mexican president stated, "a national oligarchy, but above all, a foreign one is plundering Peru's natural resources. They need a puppet… a ruler to suit them, and a congress as well." | López Obrador has compared the current crisis in Peru to what happened in Mexico during "the neoliberal period," when constitutional reforms were carried out in favor of a rapacious…

Staff (2023-02-28). Colombia: Peace Talks Progress as Government Recognizes ELN as 'Political Organization'. orinocotribune.com This Saturday, February 25, the Colombian government announced that it would recognize the National Liberation Army (ELN) as a "rebel armed political organization," marking a step forward in peace negotiations aimed at concluding six decades of civil war in the South American country. | The announcement was issued through a statement after the second cycle of dialogues between the Colombian government and the ELN in Mexico. The statement also shows the achievements made to this date between the involved parties. | "The delegations came to an agreement on an issue without which it would be impossible to clearly an…

Staff (2023-02-28). Delcy Rodríguez: There Will Be No Neoliberal Restoration in Venezuela (+Caracazo). orinocotribune.com

Stansfield Smith (2023-02-28). Behind the Self-Defeating Approach Toward the National Protest Against US War on Russia in Ukraine. orinocotribune.com By Stansfield Smith — Feb 26, 2023 | The

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-28). Delegación de Caricom viaja a Haití para analizar crisis. telesurtv.net La delegación del Caribe también se reunirá con los líderes de la Policía Nacional de Haití, que ha estado luchando contra las deserciones y las muertes de sus miembros.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-28). Oposición protesta contra reforma electoral en México. telesurtv.net La concentración opositora se hizo simultánea en 115 ciudades del país norteamericano, así como en el extranjero de acuerdo a datos de los convocantes.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-28). Movimientos sociales anuncian nuevas protestas en Lima, Perú. telesurtv.net Desde Puno, una de las regiones más activa en las protestas contra el Gobierno desde diciembre pasado, se prepara la llamada segunda toma de Lima.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-02-28). Lionel Messi y Alexia Putellas ganan premio The Best de la FIFA. telesurtv.net Messi se impuso en la votación a Kylian Mbappé y Karim Benzema, mientras que la española Putellas, derrotó a Alex Morgan y Beth Mead.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-28). Diez muertos por explosión de minas de terroristas en Hama, Siria. telesurtv.net Según detallaron medios locales, los artefactos explosivos pertenecían a terroristas del autodenominado Estado Islámico (Daesh en árabe).

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-28). Palestina responsabiliza a Israel por crímenes en Nablus. telesurtv.net El premier elogió al pueblo palestino de la ciudad de Huwara y demás barrios atacados por su firmeza frente a los colonos.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-02-28). Sigue monitoreo tras emisión de ceniza del volcán Cotopaxi en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Según los datos de IGE, la nube de un kilómetro de altura sobre el nivel del cráter avanza en dirección sureste y afecta varias regiones cercanas al coloso.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-28). Trabajadores paralizan transporte en Buenos Aires. telesurtv.net Los trabajadores denuncian que la empresa "no pagó un acuerdo salarial" y prometen mantener la medida de fuerza hasta que se acrediten los pagos.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-28). Conaie anuncia radicalización de su movimiento en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La medida es respuesta al asesinato de Eduardo Mendúa, dirigente de Relaciones Internacionales, perteneciente a la nacionalidad Kofán de Sucumbíos.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-02-28). Alertan sobre más lluvia y nieve en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a las proyecciones podría caer hasta 7 pies (213 centímetros) de nieve en la Sierra Nevada de California.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-28). Gobierno de Brasil lanza Movimiento Nacional por la Vacunación. telesurtv.net "Vacúnate, protege a quien amas", fue otro de los mensajes compartidos por el jefe de Estado.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-02-28). Presidente de Bolivia resalta estrategia soberana para industrializar el litio. telesurtv.net Los ingresos, de acuerdo al jefe de Estado ascendieron a 556 millones de pesos bolivianos en 2022.

teleSUR, MER (2023-02-28). Venezuela conmemora 34 años de la rebelión popular del Caracazo. telesurtv.net Durante el Caracazo los venezolanos protestaron, entre otras razones, contra la corrupción, el alza del precio del combustible, así como del valor del pasaje del transporte público.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-28). Declaran contenido incendio forestal en Biobío, Chile. telesurtv.net La cartera informó que es el segundo siniestro más grande en la historia de Chile, y dejó más de 74.000 hectáreas quemadas.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-28). Disminuyen casos de Covid-19 por novena semana consecutiva en Bolivia. telesurtv.net Según el informe referido por Auza, se detectaron 727 nuevos casos, lo que representa una reducción del 32 por ciento.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-02-28). Ferroviarios franceses convocan huelga contra reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Los ocho principales sindicatos de Francia agrupados en la Intersindical llaman a paralizar el país.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-28). Condenan a represores chilenos por desaparición de comunistas. telesurtv.net La Segunda Sala de la Corte Suprema dictó sentencia a miembros del Comando Conjunto, organización paramilitar clandestina al servicio del régimen pinochetista.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-02-28). Concluye visita de delegación de Caricom y asociados a Haití. telesurtv.net Tras reuniones con organizaciones privadas, públicas, religiosas y políticas quedó clara la urgencia de proteger a la población de Haití de la acción de las bandas criminales.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-28). Supremo brasileño juzgará a militares por atentado golpistas. telesurtv.net El magistrado Alexandre de Moares, autorizó a la Policía Federal a iniciar una investigación por "eventuales delitos" cometidos por militares.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-28). Nueva masacre deja al menos tres muertos en Boyacá, Colombia. telesurtv.net Según el balance de Indepaz, en los dos primeros meses del 2023 han ocurrido 21 masacres en Colombia.

teleSUR, SH (2023-02-28). Justicia peruana rechaza recurso a favor de Pedro Castillo. telesurtv.net El hábeas corpus a favor del expresidente, sostiene que para ser detenido y juzgado se debía levantar la inmunidad que pesaba sobre Pedro Castillo.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-02-28). Registran un sismo de magnitud 5,7 en El Salvador. telesurtv.net El movimiento telúrico se produjo a las 12H46 (hora local) a unos 55 kilómetros al sur de la playa Las Tunas.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-02-28). Suman 62 migrantes muertos tras naufragio en costas italianas. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento se han rescatado a 81 personas que conformaban los 200 migrantes procedentes de Irak, Irán, Afganistán y Siria.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-02-28). El 58 por ciento de los peruanos se identifica con las protestas. telesurtv.net En las macrozonas del sur del país latinoamericana la identificación con las manifestaciones alcanza el 71 por ciento.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-02-28). Reino Unido y la UE alcanzan acuerdo sobre Irlanda del Norte. telesurtv.net "Juntos hemos modificado el protocolo original y hoy anunciamos el nuevo marco de Windsor", afirmó el primer ministro británico.

teleSUR (2023-02-28). Chile Declares 'Santa Ana' Forest Fire in Biobío Under Control. telesurenglish.net Chile's National Forestry Corporation (Conaf) declared the forest fire, known as "Santa Ana" which affected several communities in the Biobío Region for 25 days, under control. | RELATED: | "After overflight of sectors 1 to 6 only hot spots are observed within the burned area," Conaf said through its official Twitter account. The hot spots are far from the perimeter of the fire. | According to the agency, the "Santa Ana" fire started on February 2 and swept thro…

WSWS (2023-02-28). Caterpillar workers have a right to know what's being said in the contract talks! Prepare to launch a counteroffensive of Cat workers and autoworkers! wsws.org With only hours remaining until the March 1 contract expiration between Caterpillar and the UAW, workers are being kept in the dark over what is really being discussed between management and UAW officials.

WSWS (2023-02-28). Orion 23: France holds its largest-ever military exercise for war with Russia. wsws.org The war games come as millions protest Macron's pension reform, and broader attacks on wages and social spending, designed to fund the state's rearmament campaign.

WSWS (2023-02-28). Ontario Federation of Labour's "Enough is enough" campaign: a trap for the working class. wsws.org "Enough is enough" is a fraud that aims to ensnare workers in a toothless protest campaign confined to Ontario's provincial borders, and led by the very same unions that are propping up the Trudeau Liberal government at the federal level as it spends billions on war and takes the axe to public spending.

WSWS (2023-02-28). Biden's program for mass hunger: Food stamps being cut back for 42 million. wsws.org On March 1, the emergency allocation of food stamp benefits provided during the COVID-19 pandemic will expire in every state, reducing food stamp recipients to an average benefit of $6.10 a day, about $2 a meal.

WSWS (2023-02-28). SEP/IYSSE (Sri Lanka) online public meeting this Sunday: Oppose the president's scuttling of local elections! Mobilise the working class to defend democratic and social rights! wsws.org The SEP/IYSSE meeting will discuss President Ranil Wickremesinghe's cancellation of the March 9 local government elections and his government's escalating attacks on democratic and social rights.

WSWS (2023-02-28). Frankfurt city authorities censor Roger Waters concert under false accusation of anti-Semitism. wsws.org In a disgraceful act of political and artistic censorship, the Frankfurt City Council decided on Friday to stop Roger Waters' concert scheduled for May 28.

WSWS (2023-02-28). Oppose University of Sydney's suspension of students who protested former prime minister! wsws.org The university management is setting a precedent for far-reaching attacks on freedom of speech and other core democratic rights, amid growing opposition to war.

WSWS (2023-02-28). Left Party politician Sahra Wagenknecht's "Revolt for Peace": German nationalism instead of a fight against war. wsws.org The "Revolt for Peace" rally was not a call to fight war, but an appeal to the government to protect German interests more consistently.

WSWS (2023-02-28). Young Guard of Bolshevik Leninists celebrates 5-year anniversary. wsws.org The meeting to celebrate the anniversary of the youth organization in Russia and the former Soviet Union was marked by a high level of consciousness of the historical and political tasks confronting workers and young people in the fight to build sections of the ICFI.

WSWS (2023-02-28). Class struggles mount in Turkey after earthquake disaster. wsws.org As aftershocks continue and millions struggle to survive without basic necessities in Turkey, corporations insist that production and profit flows cannot stop.

WSWS (2023-02-28). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Over 64,000 bank workers in Argentina took part in a one-day strike last week to demand pay raises that keep pace with soaring inflation.

WSWS (2023-02-28). Australian military analysts warn against a US-led war with China. wsws.org The analysts are not in any sense anti-war, but rather represent a dissident faction of the ruling class deeply concerned about the implications for Australian imperialism of a US-led war against its largest trading partner, China.

WSWS (2023-02-28). Video: Residents of East Palestine speak out on poisoning of their town by Norfolk Southern. wsws.org "I have a 14 year old, she goes to school here. She has no future. You don't know what the long-term effects are," one resident told the WSWS.

WSWS (2023-02-28). One year on—Australia's floods: An indictment of capitalism. wsws.org None of the basic failures exposed by last year's floods crisis has been resolved, and the contemptuous and inadequate response of governments continues, underscoring the need for a social program.

WSWS (2023-02-28). The Wuhan lab lie: "Weapons of mass destruction" redux. wsws.org In an uncanny instance of history repeating itself, the lies used to justify the 2003 invasion of Iraq based on false claims about "weapons of mass destruction" are being used to promote the United States' unprecedented military buildup around China.

WSWS (2023-02-28). Vengeance: B.J. Novak's directorial debut. wsws.org Novak, best known for his role as the scheming temp Ryan on the television series The Office, wrote and makes his directorial debut with Vengeance.

WSWS (2023-02-28). Sri Lankan SEP denounces police attack on Sunday protest against cancellation of local elections. wsws.org The massive police assault on the Sunday protest makes clear that the Wickremesinghe government will not tolerate any opposition to its reactionary political, economic and social policies.

Ann Brown (2023-02-28). Whatever Happened To 'Bangin' On Wax' Rappers from '90s? 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com In the 1990s, there was a short-lived hip-hop group called Bloods & Crips. It was a group of real-life rival gang members from Los Angeles, who were also rappers. One of the collective's albums was "Bangin' On Wax." The group had members from the Bloods and Cribs. The Bloods are a primarily African-American street gang …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-28). Medvedev Says West Pumping Weapons Into Ukraine Could Bring 'Apocalypse'. news.antiwar.com Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned in an op-ed published on Sunday that the Western policy of pouring weapons into Ukraine could lead to "apocalypse." "One could continue to pump weapons into the neo-fascist Kiev regime and block any opportunity to revive negotiations," Medvedev wrote in the Russian newspaper Izvestiya. "Our enemies are doing just …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-28). Taiwan to Criminalize Spreading Rumors During Wartime. news.antiwar.com Taiwan is expected to pass a new law that would criminalize spreading rumors or "disinformation" during wartime as the island takes more steps to prepare for a potential future conflict with China. Taiwan's Defense Ministry has submitted a revised version of the island's All-out Defense Mobilization Readiness Act, a law that outlines rules during mobilization …

news.un (2023-02-28). INTERVIEW: Turn the tide on water crisis with game-changing commitments, urge co-hosts of UN conference. news.un.org Water is life, yet this vital natural resource is being depleted, polluted and mismanaged. Disruption to the hydrological cycle is also causing more water-related disasters. To tackle the challenges, the United Nations will convene in March one of the most important water events in history at its Headquarters in New York.

Binoy Kampmark (2023-02-28). Avalon Airshow a display of militarism. greenleft.org.au The arms manufacturers are salivating that Australia's military policy is finally moving in the right direction. Binony Kampmark reports on Deputy PM Richard Marles' enthusiasm.

Jim McIlroy (2023-02-28). Socialist Alliance calls for rent freeze, end to no-grounds evictions. greenleft.org.au Housing has become a significant election issue as rents skyrocket and tenants can be thrown out of their homes at the whim of a landlord. Jim McIlroy report.

Bill Nevins (2023-02-28). Rupture and radical yearning. greenleft.org.au Bill Nevins reviews British author China Miéville's very readable book, A Spectre Haunting, about the concept of alternative world-creation in Karl Marx' and Friedrich Engels' Communist Manifesto.

John McDonnell (2023-02-28). British Labour MP John McDonnell: 'Ukrainians must be allowed to decide their future'. greenleft.org.au British Labour MP John McDonnell argues that to force a negotiated settlement to Russia's war on Ukraine, the left should support Ukrainians' right to defend themselves.

Jonathan Strauss (2023-02-28). The movement for refugee rights must continue. greenleft.org.au Refugees and their supporters have called a major rally in Canberra on March 6 and around the country on April 2. Labor's "resolution of status" permanent visa does not go far enough, argues Jonathan Strauss.

It's Going Down (2023-02-28). It's Going Down Takes Over "It Could Happen Here" itsgoingdown.org In case you missed it, It's Going Down has released a series of shows on the popular podcast It Could Happen Here, part of Cool Zone Media. Here's a roundup of the five episodes we've produced so far: Episode #1: A General Strike Might Be Closer Than You Think: Pt #1, the Class War Explodes…

_____ (2023-02-28). Don't Believe Anything — But Recognize the Verge of a New Dark Age. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-02-28). Sudan to normalize relations with Israel, will Sudan succeed? journal-neo.org According to the Sudanese Foreign Ministry, Khartoum is bolstering its lines of communication with Tel Aviv in order to fully normalize relations. After meeting with the head of the Sovereignty Council and other Sudanese officials in February, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen made the announcement. The goal of the talks, according to a spokesman for Sudan's …

_____ (2023-02-28). Bangladesh: Balancing Act between Beijing, Washington and New Delhi. journal-neo.org The People's Republic of Bangladesh seeks to maintain a special status in the global geopolitical arena by refusing to join any defense alliances and attempting to remain neutral. This trend can be explained by the fact that China and India account for approximately 35% of all Bangladeshi imports, primarily machinery and energy resources, while the West …

unitedEditor (2023-02-27). State intervention can solve the housing problem after earthquake in Türkiye. uwidata.com United World International author Mehmet Perinàßek gave two different interviews to the Russian RIA Novosti news agency about the housing problem after the earthquake in Türkiye. We present the two interviews, dated February 14 and February 23, published in Russian, to our readers together translated into English. ————- The placement of earthquake victims in the …

unitedEditor (2023-02-27). Syria after the earthquake. unitedworldint.com The earthquake of February 6 did not care about borders and shook Türkiye and Syria similarly. But the two countries presented a quite different capacity to respond the disaster. We spoke with Firas Alshoufi, Journalist in the Syrian daily newspaper Al Akhbar on the reasons for that difference, the current situation in Syria and political …

Larry Johnson (2023-02-27). When it Comes to Ukraine and Russia, the United States Intel Community is Confusing Pyrite with Genuine Gold. sonar21.com I am following up on my previous posts about the failure of the U.S. intelligence community, the CIA in particular, in providing an accurate, objective assessment of the war in…

Mansa Musa (2023-02-27). Mass incarceration has lasted for 50 years now. therealnews.com The growth of the US prison population under a system of mass incarceration has now gone on for 50 years, according to

Middle East Monitor (2023-02-27). Eyewitness: 'Settlers carried out new Nakba' in Huwara. therealnews.com An eyewitness to extreme settler violence near the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank describes the worst attack on his village of Huwara 'since the First Intifada'. The attacks by illegal Israeli settlers and soldiers left one Palestinian dead as well as Palestinian cars, homes and businesses burnt to the ground.

Alexander Morris, Julia Schà∂nheit (2023-02-27). UK nurses join Britain's cost of living strike wave to save NHS. therealnews.com After decades of targeted underfunding, the UK's National Health Service is on the verge of collapse. Spiking inflation as a result of corporate profiteering in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine War have only worsened the situation, as the UK's 300,000 nurses face staffing shortages on top of a cost of living crisis. All these conditions have driven the Royal College of Nurses to strike. This video is part of an ongoing Workers of the World series about the cost of living crisis in Europe. | Producer: Alexander Morris | Videographer: Julia Schà∂nheit, Alexander Morris | Video editor: L…

Fight Back (2023-02-27). University of South Florida students defend affirmative action, demand increased Black enrollment. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – On Tuesday, February 21, around 20 students at the University of South Florida gathered outside of the Marshall Student Center to show their support for affirmative action and diversity programs, and to demand increased Black enrollment at their university. Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) called this protest alongside other SDS chapters to bring attention to two U.S. Supreme Court cases which might overturn affirmative action measures, one against Harvard University and one against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. | Speakers made references to the racist Florida gover…

Fight Back (2023-02-27). Milwaukee: Justice for Keishon Thomas! Indict all officers involved! fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the statement from the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR). | On February 24, 2023, two Milwaukee police officers were criminally charged for their involvement in the in-custody death of Keishon Thomas. Thomas died on February 23, 2022 from acute mixed drug intoxication due to staff neglect and abuse while being held in Police District 5. | The officers involved were Donald Krueger and Marco Lopez. Krueger is charged with one felony count of abuse of a resident in a penal facility. Lopez is charged with one felony count of misconduct in public…

Fight Back (2023-02-27). Against Trotskyism: Trotsky and the Soviet Union. fightbacknews.org Trotsky argued, before and after the revolution of 1917, that building socialism in one country was impossible, and that the success of the revolution was dependent on the immediate expansion of the revolution to Western Europe. Once this didn't happen, Trotsky's only way to persist in this theory was to say that the Soviet Union wasn't truly building socialism. | Despite Trotsky's protests to the contrary, the Soviet Union, in fact, accomplished a great deal. By putting the means of production under the control of the proletarian dictatorship, the Soviet Union, in just a few decades, went from a backwards count…

Fight Back (2023-02-27). Minneapolis: East Phillips fight to stop Roof Depot demolition continues with legal win. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – This week has been eventful in the East Phillips fight to stop the demolition of the arsenic-contaminated site of the Roof Depot building in south Minneapolis. | At dawn on Tuesday, February 22, defenders set up encampment at the site. That evening, Minneapolis cops On Thursday, February 24, Little Earth – a mostly native housing complex bordering the Roof Depot site – residents had a caravan to the Minneapolis city council meeting. Despite over a foot of s…

_____ (2023-02-27). Britain to Mongolia: more than just a partner? journal-neo.org The United Kingdom is one of Mongolia's main "third neighbors," according to Mongolia's current foreign policy concept. Neither its limited participation in global political and economic processes, nor its extreme geographical distance from Mongolia in comparison to Japan and South Korea, removes it from the list of Mongolia's key "third neighbor" partners. The United Kingdom …

_____ (2023-02-27). How and why is Pakistan assisting Ukraine? journal-neo.org Recently, reports that Pakistan, which previously attempted to portray itself as a supporter of Russia, started to provide assistance to Ukraine, including weapons, against the backdrop of the special operation carried out by Moscow against the neo-fascist regime of Kyiv, have been increasingly published by media outlets other than Ukrainian and Indian media. Islamabad's "political …

_____ (2023-02-27). Tbilisi Georgia: An Earthquake Disaster Waiting to Happen? journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-02-27). Democrats Praise Bush, Want More Small-Business War Profiteers. strategic-culture.org At a Friday event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) hosted by the George W Bush Institute, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke glowingly of the president who instituted the program in 2003 at the same time he was preparing to launch an invasion which would inflict unfathomable horrors upon our world which continue to unfold to this day.

_____ (2023-02-27). East Palestine, Ohio and the Oblivious Democrats. strategic-culture.org The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3rd that led to a "controlled" explosion of toxic chemicals that's now causing sickness among residents there was preventable. Both the Obama and Trump administrations made compromises driven by rail industry lobbyists that contributed to the disaster, which isn't surprising, given the corporate capture of the U.S. government. The disaster represents a bipartisan failure, yet somehow it's the Democrats who've emerged as the party most out of touch with the suffering of the people of East Palestine.

_____ (2023-02-27). Some Basic Calculus in the EU Wouldn't Go Amiss. strategic-culture.org Voluntary departure of the Western producers from Russia has enabled the Chinese producers to size up the European market in all its entirety and fill up the vacancies soon enough. | The Council of the EU has passed a new resolution on the

Abidemi I. Otaiku (2023-02-27). [Articles] Distressing dreams in childhood and risk of cognitive impairment or Parkinson's disease in adulthood: a national birth cohort study. thelancet.com Having persistent distressing dreams during childhood may be associated with an increased risk of developing cognitive impairment or PD in adulthood. Future studies are needed to confirm these findings and to determine whether treating distressing dreams during early life may lower the risk of dementia and PD.

acTVism Munich (2023-02-27). Former CIA Officer McGovern on Ukraine, NATO and Nord Stream at UN Security Council. dissidentvoice.org On February 22, 2023, former CIA analyst turned political activist Ray McGovern addresses the United Nations Security Council on Russia-U.S. relations. McGovern emphasizes the need to understand Russia's security concerns and to push forward with diplomacy. McGovern was a CIA analyst from 1963 to 1990 and in the 1980s directed the National Intelligence Estimates and …

Alastair Crooke (2023-02-27). Manichaeism and 'An Ideology of Liberal Empire' — Biden's Forever Cosmic War Against Russian 'Evil'. thealtworld.com When the U.S. begins its pivot away from Ukraine, and looks fully to Europeanise the war, the political class won't be seen 'for the dust'. | "Appetites of the autocrat cannot be appeased. They must be opposed. Autocrats only understand one word: "No." "No." "No." (Applause.). "No, you will not take my country." "No, you will not take my freedom." "No, you will not take my future … A dictator bent on rebuilding an empire will never be able to ease [erase] the people's love of liberty. Brutality will never grind down the will of the free. And Ukraine — Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia. Never". (A…

americanthinker (2023-02-27). A farewell to Jon N. Hall. americanthinker.com Time has claimed yet another AT contributor.

americanthinker (2023-02-27). About that big march in Mexico. americanthinker.com Many people marched south of the border rejecting President Lopez-Obrador's changes to the electoral process.

americanthinker (2023-02-27). Biden must go gentle into that good night. americanthinker.com For it to be "morning again in America," Joe Biden must ignore Dylan Thomas exhortation, and go gentle into that good night.

americanthinker (2023-02-27). Speciesism': A grave threat to life on Earth? americanthinker.com William Shakespeare was no more important than a tarantula, say pomo academics.

americanthinker (2023-02-27). What's behind the push for electric vehicles? americanthinker.com Why the huge push by the U.S. government to convert to electric vehicles?

Aminah Sheikh, The Real News Network. (2023-02-27). The Right Wing Is Organizing In Canada; Can The Left Stop Them? popularresistance.org Since the start of COVID-19, workers have coupled innovative new organizing models with traditional "ground game" to gain incredible wins at worksites around the world. These have ranged from Amazon to Trader Joe's in the United States, Indigo Chapters Bookstores to Second City (AICE Union) in Canada, and of course the historic farmers strike in India. Each of these campaigns amplified their voices through the use of social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and, YouTube. These workers also had something else on their side—a captive audience.

Ana Vraƒçar (2023-02-27). One year of baby formula shortage in the US. peoplesdispatch.org Families in the US are struggling with the effects of an infant formula shortage caused by over-reliance on commercial milk formula producers and absence of support for breastfeeding and human milk banks…

Angela (2023-02-27). Saturday 2/25: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Haifawi" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Ann Brown (2023-02-27). After Being Accused of Satanic Theme At Super Bowl, Rihanna Reported To FCC Over Sexual Performance. moguldom.com Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime spectacular on Feb. 12 drew all kinds of reactions. Some loved the 13-minute performance, complete with a multitude of dancers. Some complained that Rhianna's performance was low-energy. It even caused viewer complaints to the Federal Communications Commission. But the color of her outfit—-red—-seems to have sparked a rumor that the show …

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). Airstrikes On Taliban Positions In Afghanistan Since 2021 — Infographics. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). Head Of CIA Enters Media War With Russia. southfront.org Illustrative Image | The meeting of the head of the US CIA William Burns and the head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Sergei Naryshkin on the possible use of nuclear weapons took place in November 2022 in Istanbul, but it turned out that the counterparts evaluated its results differently. | In his interview with CBS News, CIA Director Bill Burns claimed that the meeting was "pretty dispiriting.""There was a very defiant attitude on the part of Mr. Naryshkin as well. A sense of cockiness and hubris,…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). In Video: Nazi Tanks On Their Way Back To Russian Soil. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). In Video: Russian Marines Storming The City Of Ugledar. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). Making History With "Meat Ramparts" — C'est Bakhmut. southfront.org Ukrainian soldiers after a battle near Bakhmut | It is safe to say that Kiev has accepted the inevitable loss of Bakhmut. | Now the main task of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is to contain the assault units of the Wagner PMC in the city area as long as possible, buying time to prepare other defensive lines. Once the Russians have cleared the Bakhmut area, they will inevitably pose a direct threat to Seversk and Slavyansk, the last Ukrainian strongholds remaining in the Donbass. | That is why Gener…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). Military Situation In Bakhmut On February 27, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On February 27, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Nikolayev with high-precision missiles; | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Zaporozhye with high-precision missiles; | Artillery duels continue between the AFU and Russian forces in the area of Kakhovka; | 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…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). Military Situation In Syria On February 27, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On February 27, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 2 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 2 — in Latakia province, 1 in Hama province; | On February 27, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces near Banin village; | On February 27, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces near Kafariya village; | On February 27, Turkish artillery shelled SDF positions near Ain Issa; | On February 27, a…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). Military Situation In Ukraine On February 27, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Bakhmut with high-precision missiles; | Russian forces destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Zaporozhye with high-precision missiles; | Russian forces destroyed an electronic intelligence centre near Brovary with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Nevskoye; | Clashes between the Russian Army a…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). Russian Long-Range Radar Detection And Control Aircraft Targeted At Airfield In Belarus — Reports. southfront.org Illustrative Image: Russian A-50U | On the morning of February 26, a military airfield located on the outskirts of the capital of Belarus reportedly came under attack. This military facility hosted Russian military aircraft. | According to some Belarusian news sources, at least two explosions thundered on the territory of the military airfield in the village of Machulishchi. Some sources claimed that three explosions were heard in the area. One of them thundered at night and two others were reportedly heard in the mornin…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). The Invisible Victims Of The War In Ukraine. southfront.org Click to see full-size image"It is the writer's duty to tell the terrible truth, and it is a reader's civic duty to learn this truth. To turn away, to close one's eyes and walk past is to insult the memory of those who have perished." | ‚Äï Vasily Grossman, Written by Dr. Leon Tressell | On 20 February Didier Reynders,the European Commissioner for Justice, announced that a new international centre…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). The West Severely Miscalculated The Geopolitical Ramifications Of The War In Ukraine. southfront.org Illustrative Image: Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he speaks at the 10th business forum "Business Russia" in 2015. Putin has encouraged businesses to expand domestically before Western nations lift economic sanctionsThe EU, and not Russia, has weakened since the start of the special military operation | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | Although many remember February 24 as the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, Russia's special military operation is act…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). West Tells Global South 'You Can't be Neutral' in Ukraine War: You Are Either with Us, or Against Us. southfront.org Written by Ben Norton. Originally published by Geopolitical Economy Report The foreign ministers of the United States, Germany, and Ukraine have…

Anonymous103 (2023-02-27). Western Leaders Privately Admit Ukraine Can't Win The War. southfront.org Élysée Palace where Macron and Scholz told Zelensky to seek peace. (U.S. State Dept.) | Written by Western leaders privately told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukraine can not win the war against Russia and that it should begin peace talks with Moscow this year in exchange for closer ties with NATO. | The private communications are at odds wit…

Anonymous765 (2023-02-27). After Public Scandal Solved, Wagner's Advance Steams Ahead In Bakhmut. southfront.org |

Answer Coalition (2023-02-27). Join the Artists & Cultural Workers contingent on March 18! answercoalition.org

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). Can Public Comments Penetrate FDA's Illusory Parallel Universe? transcend.org On 26 Jan 2023, the 178th Meeting of Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee met to pretend to have a process before unanimously "voting" to authorize a simplified annual Covid shot in order to not confuse the public.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). China Report Excoriates 'US Hegemony', War Crimes, CIA Coups, 400 Foreign Interventions. transcend.org 23 Feb 2023 – China's Foreign Ministry published a lengthy report condemning "US hegemony" and its crimes around the world, including wars with millions of victims, coups and "regime change" against elected leaders, and 400 foreign military interventions.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). Free Speech Is for Fighting the Empire. transcend.org 22 Feb 2023 – My research has led me to conclude that there's an elite conspiracy to enslave us all and turn us all into brainwashed automatons mindlessly enacting the wishes of our rulers in a cruel dystopia built by the powerful, for the powerful. Haha, just kidding. That already happened.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). From South Africa to Israel, the Three Pillars of Apartheid. transcend.org How does a South African and former anti-apartheid activist feel about visiting Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories? Classification of the population, freedom of choice of residence and movement, importance of security: based on the three central drivers of separation, Israeli apartheid is worse than South Africa's.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). Hasta Siempre Comandante Che Guevara (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Song in honor of the great revolutionary leader, Ernesto Che Guevara, by Cuban composer Pablo Cuebras. Viva Che !!!

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). In Homage to David Ray Griffin: Indispensable Public Intellectual. transcend.org I think it was the successful branding of the 9/11 skeptics as 'wacky' that proved more useful in squelching their influence than by labeling them as 'dangerous,' 'subversive,' and 'radical' or 'socialist.' It might be understood as the advent of a more advanced, more sophisticated version of McCarthyism, a discrediting ploy that George Orwell would have immediately understood.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). International Investigative Commission into the Terrorist Attacks on Nord Stream. transcend.org German Lawmaker Calls for Nord Stream Probe on a 10 Feb 2023 Speech to the Bundestag – MP Sevim Dagdelen takes the Scholz government to task for its lack of "strength and will" in responding to Seymour Hersh's reporting on the U.S. sabotage of the Russian pipeline.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). Malcolm X: His Struggle Continues. transcend.org Malcolm X was assassinated 58 years ago, on 21 Feb 1965, standing at the podium before a crowd in Harlem's Audubon Ballroom. His wife Betty Shabazz, pregnant with twins, and his four daughters were in the ballroom looking on.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). One Humanity and the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. transcend.org 22 Feb 2023 – Reflections on the Aftermath of Earthquakes and Human Survival…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). Provocation of "Unprovoked Aggression" by Varieties of Encroachment. transcend.org Challenge of Insensitivity to Collective Historical Amnesia – Expression of alternative perspectives on the USA/NATO-Russia-Ukraine armed conflict has been limited–and actively suppressed as "disinformation" whenever possible. Those articulating such perspectives have been discredited and personally condemned, if not actively sanctioned in some manner.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). Putin Suspends START Nuclear Pact with USA. transcend.org 22 Feb 2023 – Vladimir Putin suspended Moscow's participation in the last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the US, announcing the move yesterday in a bitter speech in which he made clear he would not change his strategy in the war in Ukraine.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). Seymour Hersh on "How the US Took Out the Nord Stream Pipeline": Exclusive TV Interview. transcend.org 15 Feb 2023 – When the Nord Stream pipelines carrying natural gas from Russia to Germany were damaged last September, U.S. officials were quick to suggest Russia had bombed its own pipelines. But according to a new report by the legendary investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, it was the U.S. Navy that carried out the sabotage, with help from Norway. "The fear was Europe would walk away from the war," he says.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). The 20th Anniversary of the Sociocide of Iraq by Bush/Cheney. transcend.org 23 Feb 2023 – Will President Biden, Congress and other North Americans recognize the massive war crimes committed against the Iraqi people with appropriate declarations and actions on 19 Mar 2023?>

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). The Security Apparati: Tentacles of Global Peace Disruptors (Part 1). transcend.org 25 Feb 2023 – This publication discusses the global strategies, after the two world wars, when the great powers, suspicious of foreign ones, entered into a phase of Cold War using subterfuge, covert operations, and secret, double or triple agents, to gain access to strategic information.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). The Ukraine War Viewed from the Global South. transcend.org 22 Feb 2023 — In October 2022, about eight months after the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the University of Cambridge harmonized surveys that asked the inhabitants of 137 countries about their views of the West, Russia, and China: different perspectives.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). 'Ticking Time Bombs' for the Most Defenceless: The Children (I). transcend.org 22 Feb 2023 – Today, there are more children in need of desperate humanitarian assistance than at any other time since World War II.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). 'Ticking Time Bombs' for the Most Defenceless: The Children (II). transcend.org 23 Feb 2023 – While the world's biggest powers and their giant private corporations continue to attach high priority to their military —and commercial— dominance, both of them being shockingly profitable, entire generations are being lost to deadly armed conflicts, devastating climate catastrophes, diseases, hunger and more imposed impoverishment.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). U.S. Hegemony: At War with China's Global Security Initiative. transcend.org 24 Feb 2023 – Over the last week China released a flurry of papers and statements accusing the U.S. of hegemony while contrasting it with China's peace initiatives. As 'western' media rarely communicate what the Chinese say I find it necessary to give the Chinese standpoint some extended space.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). Ukraine: 1 Year of War on Top of 30 Years of Conflict Escalation. transcend.org 23 Feb 2023 – The Only Re-Armament Needed Is Intellectual and Moral — on All Sides – Beyond Russia, NATO/EU policies will prove morally wrong, unrealistic, dangerous and self-destructive.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). US Power Alliance Says It's Preparing an "Information War" against China. transcend.org 24 Feb 2023 – In an article published last week titled "US working with 'Five Eyes' nations, Japan on information warfare" C4ISRNET, a military intelligence and communications publication, reports that the US and its allies are collaborating "to share and sharpen information-warfare techniques in the Indo-Pacific" with the goal of "countering" the "increasingly aggressive China."

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). We Are Being Smashed Politically, Economically, Medically and Technologically by the Elite's 'Great Reset': Why? How Do We Fight Back Effectively? transcend.org 21 Feb 2023 – Since the dawn of human civilization 5,000 years ago, ordinary people like you and me have been engaged in an endless struggle to resist efforts by elites, whether local, national, international or global, to assert complete control over us and the resources around us.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). Who Really Started the Ukraine Wars? transcend.org 16 Feb 2023 – The Four Interrelated Wars in Ukraine…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-02-27). Who's Winning and Losing the Economic War over Ukraine? transcend.org 21 Feb 2023 – After a year of war, Western expectations have gone up in smoke (and methane). The winners are the opportunists and war profiteers; the losers are the people of Ukraine, working/poor people everywhere, and hopes of halting the climate crisis, as half a million tons of methane rose from the sabotaged Nord Stream pipeline.

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-02-27). Study: West Is Out Of Touch With Rest Of World Politically. popularresistance.org A study by an elite European government-funded think tank found that, while the United States and Europe are growing closer together, the West is increasingly out of touch politically with the rest of the world. | The report, from the EU member state-financed European Council on Foreign Relations, conceded that the system of "American global supremacy" is in rapid decline, and many people in the Global South want a new "multipolar world". | The series of polls concluded that NATO's proxy war in "Ukraine confirmed the renewed centrality of American power to Europe", uniting the West under Washington's leadership.

Bertram Burian (2023-02-27). The final system question Parts 1 and 2. indybay.org The enrichment elites of the West in particular have been trying for decades to extend their influence to the whole world. That is their declared concept. The worldwide "final victory", the "end of history" (4), the elimination of all competitors for raw materials and markets, have been part of capitalism and imperialism from the very beginning.

Bilal G. Morris (2023-02-27). Black Leaders Condemn Mississippi White Republicans For Creating Rogue Court System. newsone.com

Bilal G. Morris (2023-02-27). The NBA Has A History Of Drug Testing Players After Big Games. newsone.com Source: Alika Jenner / Getty | The NBA seems to have a thing for drug testing its athletes after they have big performances on the court. | Sunday night, Portland Trail Blazers guard

Bill Astore (2023-02-27). Magical Weapons for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Binoy Kampmark (2023-02-27). Sensitivity Rewrites: The Cultural Purging of Roald Dahl. dissidentvoice.org Censorship is never innocent, made worse for its strained good intentions. For those responsible for setting and policing such policies, the inner judge comes out, stomping on assumed meanings, interpreting and removing things to ensure the masses are not corrupted. Children's stories and tales have not been exempted from this train of revision, expurgation and …

Brenda Norrell (2023-02-27). The Matriarchs of Wounded Knee: Fourteen Minutes of Power. indybay.org In a powerful 14-minutes, the Matriarchs of Wounded Knee describe how the Occupation of Wounded Knee began during a time of terror for Oglala Lakota on Pine Ridge. The special presentation of oral history by the Warrior Women's Project on Saturday is part of four days of events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Wounded Knee.

Bruce C.T. Wright (2023-02-27). 'Dilbert': Racist Comments Draw Attention To Comic Strip's First Black Character. newsone.com Scott Adams, cartoonist and author and creator of "Dilbert", poses for a portrait in his home office on January 6, 2014, in Pleasanton, California. | Source: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images / Getty | Amid Could it be an uncanny coincidence that Adams' famed comic str…

C.J. Atkins, John Wojcik (2023-02-27). China calls for Ukraine ceasefire and issues 12-point peace plan. peoplesworld.org China on Friday called for a comprehensive ceasefire and negotiations to end the war in Ukraine and issued a 12-point plan to achieve peace. China rolled out its plan at the United Nations and in the international press over the weekend. "Conflict and war benefit no one," declared a statement from the Ministry of Foreign …

C.J. Atkins, John Wojcik (2023-02-27). China pide cese al fuego en Ucrania y emite plan de paz de 12 puntos. peoplesworld.org China pidió el viernes un alto el fuego integral y negociaciones para poner fin a la guerra en Ucrania y emitió un plan de 12 puntos para lograr la paz. China presentó su plan en las Naciones Unidas y en la prensa internacional durante el fin de semana. "El conflicto y la guerra no benefician …

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-02-27). There Has Never In History Been A Greater Need For A Large Anti-War Movement. thealtworld.com

Carlos Edill Berríos Polanco (2023-02-27). Eco-Anxiety Motivates Puerto Rico Activists to Defend Environment. latinorebels.com With miles of beaches and lush rainforest, Puerto Rico is often touted as a paradise for vacationers. But for the people who live there, rampant development and the worsening effects of climate change have bred a sense of ecological anxiety that drives many to fight for the environment.

Cartie Werthman, DeSmog. (2023-02-27). The Natural Gas Industry Sees Cow Manure Gas As The Key To Net Zero. popularresistance.org Chevron has been talking a lot about cows lately. Alongside POLITICO articles about clean energy, in D.C. newsletters, on Facebook and LinkedIn, are Chevron's recent ads featuring taglines like "We're looking to turn the methane from cow üí© into the fuels of the future." Each ad links to a page on Chevron's website which explains how methane captured from manure is actually "renewable natural gas." | But Chevron isn't the only one talking cow manure. As world leaders convened in Egypt last November to negotiate climate action at the United Nations COP27 summit, a dairy industry trade ass…

ceasefire (2023-02-27). Pursuing peace in Ukraine, new nuke risks and more. ceasefire.ca Most Western analysts foresee a continued "war of attrition" with no end in sight.

Charlotte Hazard (2023-02-27). After Backpedaling on Gas Stove Ban, Administration Plans to Raise Costs Via New Efficiency Regs. globalresearch.ca

Chauncey K. Robinson (2023-02-27). People's World on the front line battling right-wing thought control. peoplesworld.org There is a war being waged against truth and legitimate information in our country. The far-right wants to obscure real history, making it something that caters to values that fly in the face of inclusivity, progress, and diversity. These culture wars not only push bigoted rhetoric but are used as a tool to distract from …

Chris Hedges, The Chris Hedges Report. (2023-02-27). The Trump-Russia Saga And The Death Spiral Of American Journalism. popularresistance.org Reporters make mistakes. It is the nature of the trade. There are always a few stories we wish were reported more carefully. Writing on deadline with often only a few hours before publication is an imperfect art. But when mistakes occur, they must be acknowledged and publicized. To cover them up, to pretend they did not happen, destroys our credibility. Once this credibility is gone, the press becomes nothing more than an echo chamber for a selected demographic. This, unfortunately, is the model that now defines the commerical media. | The failure to report accurately on the Trump-Russia saga for the four years o…

CIIS Public Programs (2023-02-27). Thursday 3/30: On Social Justice and the Enneagram. indybay.org

CIIS Public Programs (2023-02-27). Thursday 4/20: On the Racism of People Who Love You. indybay.org California Institute of Integral Studies | 1453 Mission St. | San Francisco, CA 94103…

Conor Smyth (2023-02-27). Social Security Full Retirement Age Increased by 2 Years While Life Expectancy Decreased 0.4 Years. peoplespolicyproject.org

Daniella Heminghaus, Next City. (2023-02-27). One Philly Neighborhood Fights Gentrification — Block By Block. popularresistance.org Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Walking around the blocks near the University City Townhomes in West Philadelphia, resident Rasheda Alexander, a single mom who works with the city's unhoused community, pointed out the changes that had been made. | "There used to be a hair store on the corner. And [there] was a cafe…they tore it down. They sold it, they tore it down" Alexander to the Capital-Star during a recent interview. "That used to be a corner store over there. Then somebody bought that. That was a lounge, like a bar and grill that we used to go to. They bought that."

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-27). Putin Says Russia Cannot Ignore NATO's Nuclear Capabilities. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday that Moscow can't ignore all of NATO's nuclear capabilities since NATO leaders have been calling for Russia's defeat. "In today's conditions, when all the leading NATO countries have declared their main goal as inflicting a strategic defeat on us, so that our people suffer as they say, how can …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-27). Report: Macron, Scholz Told Zelensky to Start Thinking About Peace Talks. news.antiwar.com German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron told Ukrainian President Vodlymyr Zelensky that he should start thinking about peace talks with Moscow, The Wall Street Journal reported. The message was delivered to Zelensky when he had dinner with Scholz and Macron in Paris earlier this month. According to people familiar with the meeting, …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-27). US Announces $2 Billion Arms Package for Ukraine, New Sanctions on Russia. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration marked the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Friday by announcing a $2 billion arms package for Ukraine and new sanctions targeting Russia. Sanctions failed to have the impact on Russia that the US hoped for, but the Biden administration has continued to impose them throughout the war. According to …

Dr. Suzanne Burdick (2023-02-27). Human 6G Antennas? 'One of the Worst Ideas Ever,' Critic Says. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-02-26). Chinese premier meets renowned mathematician Shing-Tung Yau. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with world-renowned mathematician Shing-Tung Yau in Beijing on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-26). Health insurance reforms to cover more outpatient expense. ecns.cn The recent reforms to the employee health insurance policy are aimed at easing the financial strain on outpatients and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations of patients with mild conditions, a National Healthcare Security Administration official said on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-26). Cities roll out incentives to boost birthrates. ecns.cn Major cities have ramped up subsidies and nursery care services to encourage families to have more children as senior health officials said "bold and innovative" measures should be taken to address low birthrates.

ecns.cn (2023-02-26). Selection of foreign space crew to start. ecns.cn China will start the selection and training process soon for foreign astronauts to participate in joint flights to the country's Tiangong space station, according to a high-ranking space official.

ecns.cn (2023-02-26). Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region's coordinated development generates new growth driver. ecns.cn The coordinated development in Beijing and neighboring regions is now in full swing and has grown into a new driving force for China's development, nine years after China launched a key strategy to build the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei regional city cluster.

ecns.cn (2023-02-26). Demonstrators in Brussels call for peaceful solution to Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn Several thousand demonstrators called for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, and a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis here on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-26). 5.1-magnitude quake hits Xinjiang: CENC. ecns.cn A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Wensu County of Aksu Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 7: 58 a.m. Monday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

ecns.cn (2023-02-26). 3,500-year-old bone ice skates unearthed in Xinjiang tomb. ecns.cn Archaeologists have found 3,500-year-old ice skates made of animal bone in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, experts announced at a Xinjiang archaeological press conference on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-26). HKEX to allow tech firms with no revenue, no profit to list in Mar: report. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will allow tech companies with no revenue or profit to list after a rule change in March, amid broad reforms taken to consolidate its position as an international financial center.

ecns.cn (2023-02-26). Visits will enhance Sino-European ties. ecns.cn An upcoming series of visits to Beijing by European leaders will send signals of solidarity and cooperation between China and the European Union, adding positive energy to world peace, stability and sustainable development.

ecns.cn (2023-02-26). China to strengthen system of TCM health services. ecns.cn China will implement measures to strengthen the health services system involving Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and enhance the grassroots capacity of providing TCM health services, according to an industry watchdog on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Tourism recovering faster than predicted. ecns.cn China's tourism market will return to normal and embrace high-quality development this year, a matter of importance to the recovery of global tourism, experts and tourism insiders said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Livestreamers flow overseas for sales, profits. ecns.cn "Foreign livestreaming e-commerce is at the level of China in 2018 or 2019," said Ma, whose company has recently started livestreaming in the United Kingdom, the US and Vietnam.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). New market confidence bolsters commercial real estate demand. ecns.cn As China's response to COVID-19 enters a new phase and market confidence recovers, the nascent economic recovery is expected to boost demand for all types of commercial properties in China, industry experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). 100,000-tonne lithium salt project launches in southern Xinjiang. ecns.cn A 100,000-tonne lithium salt project commenced on Sunday in southern Xinjiang's Hotan Prefecture, said the Xinjiang Nonferrous Metals Industry (Group) Co., Ltd.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). 5.1-magnitude quake hits Xinjiang, no casualties reported. ecns.cn A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Wensu County of Aksu Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 7: 58 a.m. Monday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Sci-tech cooperation key for BRI partners. ecns.cn China's scientific community will expand cooperation with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative in the name of high-quality development and improving livelihoods.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Satellite to deliver stellar internet. ecns.cn People in China and neighboring regions will soon have faster, more convenient access to the internet when traveling by air and sea, and even in the middle of the desert, thanks to a newly launched satellite.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Bird flu also taking economic toll. ecns.cn American consumers aren't happy paying more than twice as much as last year to buy eggs in grocery stores, but the major reason besides inflation behind the increase may point to a potential bird flu pandemic, according to scientists.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Nations urged to join efforts for energy security. ecns.cn As the changing geopolitical landscape continues to threaten energy security, countries need to work together to secure energy supplies and promote new energy, experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Cardiac disease likely cause of panda death. ecns.cn Le Le, the giant panda that died early this month at Memphis Zoo, may have succumbed to cardiac disease, according to an autopsy by zoologists from China and the United States.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Four held over killing of model in HK. ecns.cn Four people have been arrested over the killing of 28-year-old Hong Kong model Abby Choi Tin-fung, including her former father-in-law and former brother-in-law from her first marriage, both of whom were charged with murder on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). New technology keeps waste facilities odor under control. ecns.cn A new approach developed by Chinese researchers has been proven effective in controlling the odor of waste transfer stations.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). (W. E. Talk)Teng Jinguang: How to Propel Growth of International I&T Hub in Hong Kong?>. ecns.cn Promoting innovation and development has always been the top priority of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) government. The 14th Five-Year Plan clearly supports Hong Kong in building an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Socioeconomic growth goals high on meetings' agenda. ecns.cn The spotlight will be on Beijing as the two sessions, China's biggest annual political event and a window to observe the country's development, get underway on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). China's first ChatGPT-like software to be made open source. ecns.cn MOSS, the first large-scale conversational language model in China, will be made open source by the end of March, said the research and developing team on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Coordinated development improves lives, environment. ecns.cn At 6: 15 one Friday morning, He Peng stood in line at Zhuozhou East Railway Station in Zhuozhou, Hebei province.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). HK requires criminal record for talent scheme applicants. ecns.cn A "clear criminal record" has become a mandatory document in the application of visas for future talent admission schemes in Hong Kong, the Immigration Department (ImmD) of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Health insurance reform to better meet needs of patients: NHSA. ecns.cn The ongoing health insurance reform process is being conducted in response to the people's growing demand for reimbursing outpatient medical bills, said healthcare authorities.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Contaminated water still found in Ohio after train derailment. ecns.cn A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed, causing an environmental disaster. Thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate after the area was placed under a state of emergency on Feb.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). 'Colorful dragons' drift on river in Guangxi. ecns.cn Thirty bamboo rafts decorated with colorful dragons drift in line on Luxi River in the Longhu Mountain (Dragon and Tiger Mountain) Scenic Spot in east China's Jiangxi Province, attracting many tourists, Feb. 26, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Longest cross-see bridge in Guangxi under construction. ecns.cn Longmen Bridge is 7.6-kilometer-long, with a stunning 1,098-meter-long main span. It is the longest cross-sea bridge in Guangxi, serves as a part of an expressway connecting coastal cities along the Beibu Gulf.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). At least 59 dead after boat breaks off in Italian coast. ecns.cn A wooden boat with 140 to 150 people aboard crowded with migrants smashed into rocky reefs and broke apart before dawn Sunday off the Italian coast. At least 59 migrants died and 80 were save.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Cradle of Civilization: Huangshan Mountain. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Pre-Inca era graves found in Peru. ecns.cn Some 30, 800-year-old, pre-Inca era graves belonging to the Chancay people, a group who inhabited valleys of Peru's central coast from 1000 to 1500, were discovered in a cemetery in the Huaral valley.

ecns.cn (2023-02-27). Plum blossoms enter best viewing season in Nanjing. ecns.cn More than 35,000 plum trees, covering an area of 102 hectares on Nanjing Plum Blossom Mountain of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, enter the best viewing season, Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 26, 2023.

edited from Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young (2023-02-27). Agriculture in America: Deeply Rooted in Black Culture. indybay.org 2023 California Pan African Food and Ag Pavilion will showcase our 350+ billion-dollar annual California Working Landscape and new opportunities for Black Agriculture to align efforts within the #1 "California Grown" US Ag industries in the global marketplace. Past, present and future pioneers of African Descent continue to light a bright path in today's plethora of opportunities.

Editor at NewsOne (2023-02-27). Families Displaced By 'Reprehensible' LAPD Fireworks Explosion That Left Black Man Dead Face Eviction. newsone.com

Editor (2023-02-27). Chris Hedges: The Trump-Russia Saga and the Death Spiral of American Journalism. scheerpost.com The media caters to a particular demographic, telling that demographic what it already believes — even when it is unverified or false. This pandering defines the coverage of the Trump-Russia saga.

Editor (2023-02-27). Arkansas's Anti-BDS Law Remains in Effect Because SCOTUS Refused to Review It. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-02-27). Welcome to the Predator State, Where the Scorpions on the Corner Just Might Kill You. scheerpost.com With the police ever better funded (just as the U.S. military is), war has come home to roost in our streets, no less disastrously than it did abroad in the years of this country's war on terror.

Editor (2023-02-27). Lo que condujo a una larga guerra. workers.org Los políticos imperialistas y los medios de comunicación están inundando al público con las mismas mentiras que han estado exagerando durante todo el año sobre la guerra proxy de Estados Unidos y la OTAN en Ucrania. La provocadora visita del presidente Joe Biden a Kiev el 20 de febrero, llevando . . . |

Editor (2023-02-27). Yet another attack on Black women in sports. workers.org If you listen to sportscasters covering men's professional and college basketball, you often hear words like "athleticism" and "physicality" used to complement star players. Or a team is praised for being "aggressive." But it's a different story when it's women, especially women of color, shooting the hoops. Coach Geno Auriemma . . . |

Fabian Lehr & Volker Mosler (2023-02-27). Total victory over a nuclear power is not possible without nuclear war. indybay.org Neither side in this war represents any forward-looking political idea. It is not a war for freedom and democracy, but an imperialist war over whether Ukraine will remain a semi-colony of the US and EU or become a semi-colony of Russia again. Even if Ukraine or NATO wins this war without turning Ukraine into a nuclear-contaminated desert, a victorious Ukrainian state would not be free…

Fra Hughes (2023-02-27). Russian Roulette: The Ruble Rises as European Economies Crumble. orinocotribune.com By Fra Hughes — Feb 23, 2023 | Has Biden bitten off more than he and NATO can swallow? |

| Did anyone say it would be over by Christmas like they did in 1914? Well, Christmas has come and gone, and very much like the trenches of the First World War, the ground lost and won can sometimes be measured in single-digit meters and kilometers. To be fair, Russia is doing most of the winning and Ukraine is doing much of the losing. | How did this ever come to pass? Well, context and history will show that American leaders promised Russian leaders that NATO would not expand one inch east toward the Russian…

Hal McNulty (2023-02-27). The Weekly Round-up: Shamima Begum, UN resolution against Russia, and new law on Child marriages. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news The UN General Assembly backed a resolution condemning Russia's actions and calling for an end to the war on Thursday, the eve of the anniversary of the invasion. With 141 supporters, 32 abstentions and seven voting against, the resolution reiterated the UN's support for Ukraine and called for a "comprehensive, just and …

Headlands Center for the Arts (2023-02-27). Wednesday 3/8: Open Studio with Omid Mokri. indybay.org Headlands Center for the Arts | 944 Fort Barry | Sausalito, CA 94965…

Housing Matters (2023-02-27). Saturday 4/1: March to End Homelessness. indybay.org Meet at Cedar Street & Cathcart Street, Santa Cruz…

imperial.ac.uk (2023-02-27). Reproductive factors in women contribute to risk of cardiovascular disease. imperial.ac.uk An earlier first birth, a higher number of live births, and starting periods at a younger age may be linked to higher risk of cardiovascular problems.

In Defense of Liberation! (2023-02-27). Intro into Groundings with my Brothers by Walter Rodney. anchor.fm Who is Walter Rodney? We go over his famous work, "Groundings with my Brothers" and some of his history, the different chapters and what they discuss and why this work is so important. This is ONLY an intro, please check out other content, YouTube videos, Rodney's speeches and writings, and the Walter Rodney Foundation!

Inder Singh Bisht (2023-02-27). UK Trialed 3D-Printed 'Suicide' Drones Under Secret Ukraine Program. globalresearch.ca

infobrics (2023-02-27). Russia expands its partners as special military operation progresses. infobrics.org Contrary to what Westerners predicted, Moscow is gradually looking like an attractive alternative for emerging countries.

infobrics (2023-02-27). West severely miscalculated geopolitical ramifications of conflict in Ukraine. infobrics.org The EU, and not Russia, has weakened since the start of the special military operation.

infobrics (2023-02-27). Russia's special military operation – one year on. infobrics.org Regardless of whether the reports about the upcoming major Russian offensive are true, at worst, Moscow certainly has the capacity to continue and maintain its special military operation.

infobrics (2023-02-27). Historic' Translocation of Cheetah to India a Measure of 'Goodwill' Between BRICS Partners. infobrics.org The "historic" relocation of 12 cheetahs from South Africa to India is a measure of "goodwill" between the two BRICS partners to share the gene pool to ensure the survival of a species, senior officials from both countries have said…

infobrics (2023-02-27). Cabinet Approves Signing of the MoU Between the India and South Africa for Cooperation in Disability Sector. infobrics.org The Union Cabinet approved the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the India and Republic of South Africa for cooperation in the 'disability sector'

infobrics (2023-02-27). Rising Flow of Russian Oil Products to China, India and the Middle East. infobrics.org Similar to what has already happened with Russian crude oil, there are signs that the country's refined fuels are finding new buyers outside Europe, with Asia and the Middle East the leading new customers…

International Kadampa Retreat Center, GC (2023-02-27). Saturday 3/4: Open House – International Kadampa Retreat Center in Arizona. indybay.org International Kadampa Retreat Center – Grand Canyon | 6701 East Mountain Ranch Road, Williams, AZ 86046…

Jacob Goodwin (2023-02-27). Want to Fix the Teacher Shortage? Just Pay Them More, Already. progressive.org Bernie Sanders's 'Pay Teachers Act' would increase teacher base pay to $60,000 a year, a much-needed boost to strengthen the profession.

James Chikomborero Paradza (2023-02-27). Will Beyoncé's World Tour Include Africa? Global Concerts Keep Snubbing The Motherland. newsone.com Beyoncé including African stops on her world tour would be a nod to both the African elements in her music and her large fanbase in Africa.

Jason Ditz (2023-02-27). CIA Chief: Iran Not Resuming Nuclear Weapons Program. news.antiwar.com In a CBS The US has long been vague on whether or not Iran is reall…

Jay Stanley (2023-02-27). Firestorm Over Green Bay City Hall Surveillance Microphones is a Reminder of Country We Don't Want to Live In. aclu.org A heated controversy over audio recording in Green Bay, Wisconsin has resurfaced an important privacy issue that we have been

Jenna Bettencourt (2023-02-27). Childhood Social Media Usage and Impacts on Identity Formulation in Emerging Adults. indybay.org

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-02-27). Was the Pentagon and CIA Behind the COVID-19 Pandemic? covertactionmagazine.com Bioterrorism expert and whistleblower alleges that CIA secretly collaborated in supporting unethical gain of function research that resulted in the manufacture of the COVID-19 virus, which was then leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Dr. Andrew G. Huff is an Iraq War veteran and infectious disease epidemiologist with a Ph.D. from the University of …

Jim McMahan (2023-02-27). Palestinians strike and march against Israeli repression. workers.org On Feb. 23, 2023, a general strike organized by Palestinians spread throughout the Occupied West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza to denounce to the world the massacre perpetrated by 150 Israeli soldiers in Nablus the previous day. The siege resulted in the death of 11 Palestinians and the wounding of . . . |

John Quelch (2023-02-27). Protesters tell Richard Marles to scrap AUKUS. greenleft.org.au Protesters told Minister for Defence Richard Marles to scrap AUKUS and spend the money on health, education and welfare. John Quelch reports.

Juan Cole (2023-02-27). Israeli Squatter Terrorists Fire Guns, Set dozens of Fires in Palestinian Town, Killing One and Wounding 100. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Israeli squatters on land owned by Palestinian families went berserk on Sunday, after two squatters were shot by a Palestinian guerrilla in Huwwara, a small town of several thousand residents in the Nablus district. The shooter appears to have been from Nablus and was a member of the "Lion's Den" …

Julia Conley (2023-02-27). Progressives urge Senate dems to ditch tradition that's allowing GOP to veto Biden judges. nationofchange.org "Senate Democrats should eliminate every barrier possible" to confirm President Joe Biden's judicial nominees, said Indivisible.

Justice for Jesús Adolfo "Dopher" Delgado (2023-02-27). Monday 3/6: Jesús Adolfo "Dopher" Delgado Angelversary. indybay.org 626 Capp St., San Francisco…

Kayenat Kabir, Purdue University (2023-02-27). Niger Could Deteriorate Further As The Fastest Growing African Country Confronts A 'Perfect Storm'. newsone.com

Kerry Smith (2023-02-27). Ballengarra tree-sit stops logging. greenleft.org.au Forest protector and soil scientist Tim Evans stopped logging crews in Ballengarra State Forest, saying destruction of public native forests must end. Kerry Smith reports.

Kevin Gosztola (2023-02-27). March To Iraq War, 20 Years Later: February 27, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…

krish-rad_ind (2023-02-27). Calling the overthrow of Yanukovych a U.S. coup is true, and extremely important. theduran.com

Labor Video Project (2023-02-27). The NTSC, E.Palestine Railroad Wreck, Rail Safety & Nationalization With RWU's Hugh Sawyer. indybay.org WorkWeek looks at the NTSB report on the toxic railway wreck in East Palestine and the causes of it with railroad engineer Hugh Sawyer who is with Railroad Workers United. He reports on the systemic issues that have led to this and many other derailments, the dangers that the East Palestine community are faced with and the need for nationalization of the railroads.

Labor Video Project (2023-02-27). SF Rally To Stop The War In Ukraine On The First Year Anniversary. indybay.org On the one year anniversary of the Ukraine war a rally was held against US intervention.

Laith Fadel (2023-02-27). Brazil provides tiny homes for its homeless. america.cgtn.com The Sao Paulo authorities are providing tiny homes for homeless families living in their densely-populated city. Known as the "Vila Reencontro Program", this program began during the Covid-19 pandemic and has since been used to help homeless families struggling in Sao Paulo. CGTN'S Paulo Cabral …

Laith Fadel (2023-02-27). El Salvador becomes first nation to offer bonds backed by Bitcoin. america.cgtn.com Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's administration announced that the Central American nation will begin offering bonds backed by Bitcoin, making El Salvador the first nation to do so. Previously in 2021, El Salvador shocked the world when the Bukele administration announced they would recognize Bitcoin as …

Laith Fadel (2023-02-27). Hungarian FM discusses Ukraine conflict with CGTN. america.cgtn.com Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó recently sat down for an exclusive interview to discuss the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the refugee crisis that has greatly affected his country. Szijjártó answered a series of questions related to the humanitarian impact caused by the conflict, along with his …

Lee Siu Hin, China-US Solidarity Network (2023-02-27). "Vaccine and Sactions" "疫苗与制裁" A New China-US Joint Production Documentary by Lee Siu Hin. indybay.org

Leon Kunstenaar (2023-02-27). Multiple Actions in Bay Area Feb. 24 as Ukraine War Enters Second Year. indybay.org Peace Actions in downtown San Francisco and Israeli consulate on Montgomery Street protested…

Leonid Savin (2023-02-27). Le tremblement de terre en Turquie dans un contexte géopolitique. thealtworld.com Toute catastrophe, qu'elle soit d'origine naturelle ou humaine, constitue toujours un défi pour les autorités au pouvoir — les victimes et le grand public attendent de leur gouvernement une action immédiate et, surtout, correcte, en surveillant de près tant les déclarations que les actions des autorités. Une situation similaire existe aujourd'hui en Turquie. L'énorme tragédie qui a fait des centaines de milliers de victimes (quelque 40.000 morts) a non seulement mis à l'épreuve l'ensemble du peuple turc, mais est également devenue un catalyseur de batailles politiques. Ce faisant, l'opposition a été proactiv…

Lowkey, Mintpress News. (2023-02-27). No2NATO: New Efforts To Free Britain From NATO. popularresistance.org NATO's war has led to the death of 100,000 soldiers on each side and at least 6,900 Ukrainian civilians, the displacement of over 14 million and the destruction of at least eight percent of its houses and 50 percent of the country's energy infrastructure. | Despite the staggering loss of life, the United States and at least 27 other countries continue to transfer weapons to Ukraine, increasing the likelihood of sparking a nuclear war. | With talks of sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, it's no surprise that we have "seen massive jumps of value in the shares of companies like Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems."

manager (2023-02-27). Biden Should Reverse Trump's Designation of Cuba as a "State Sponsor of Terrorism" cepr.net The Nation See article on original site That's the first step of many he can take toward normalizing US/Cuban relations. Last month, Havana was the seat of the first high-level talks between Cuba and the United States since 2018, fueling speculation that the Biden administration may be contemplating removing Cuba from the State Department's list …

Mark Gruenberg (2023-02-27). April 4 judgeship election in Wisconsin can determine the fate of the nation. peoplesworld.org MADISON, Wis.—If the election for a judgeship in Wisconsin on April 4 goes the wrong way right wing tinkering with the election procedures in that state could well tip the entire national election in favor of either Trump or whatever MAGA fascist runs for the presidency under the Republican banner. Trump carried Wisconsin by a …

Maureen Clare Murphy (2023-02-27). US hands lit torch to Israeli arsonists. electronicintifada.net Washington's enabling hastens the end of Tel Aviv's impunity.

Monet Bailey (2023-02-27). Are reproductive factors contributing to cardiovascular disease in women? healtheuropa.com A new study by Imperial College London has found multiple reproductive factors are linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Researchers have provided evidence to show a causal relationship between sex-specific factors and cardiovascular disease in women. This study has identified potential ways to mitigate this increased risk. The study is the …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-27). One in five would use a high-street pharmacy for a minor illness. healtheuropa.com Only one in five people aged 18-40 would use their local pharmacy first for expert advice about a minor illness, according to an NHS poll. Minor illnesses include minor aches, cystitis and colds, and local pharmacies are equipped to help patients with minor health problems. More people are using GP services for minor illnesses, causing …

Monet Bailey (2023-02-27). Research into modified RNA could revolutionise Lewy body dementia treatment. healtheuropa.com New research suggests how toxic proteins in the brain could be used to develop targeted Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia treatments. Experts from the University of Nottingham have discovered that modifications of Ribonucleic acid (RNA) in human brain tissue are disrupted in neurodegenerative diseases, including Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's disease. These findings could …

Mothers on the March + (2023-02-27). Wednesday 3/1: Justice for Keita O'Neil. indybay.org Hall of "Justice" | 850 Bryant Street | San Francisco…

Mothers on the March (2023-02-27). Friday 3/3: POA: Shut It Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…

News One Staff (2023-02-27). Fact Check: Were Ancient Egyptians Black? Kevin Hart Debate Rages. newsone.com

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Hospice care: Comfort at the end of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It was announced earlier this week that former President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care. But just what is hospice care and how it can provide comfort and support? Hospice care is for people who are nearing the end of life. The services are provided by a team of health care professionals who maximize comfort for a person who is terminally ill by reducing pain and addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. To help…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart disease in African American women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ‚Äï and at a younger age ‚Äï than white women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this serious issue is compounded by the fact that many African American women are not…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Consumer Health: Pregnancy and the heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pregnancy can be an exciting, happy time. It also can be an anxious time, especially if you have an underlying health problem, such as heart disease. February is American Heart Month, which makes this a good time to learn about heart conditions and pregnancy. Pregnancy stresses your heart and circulatory system. During pregnancy, your blood volume increases by 30% to 50% to nourish your growing baby. This makes your heart pump more blood each minute and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Consumer Health: What do you know about encephalitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Encephalitis Day will be observed Wednesday, Feb. 22, which makes this a good time to learn more about this potentially life-threatening disease. Encephalitis affects nearly 500,000 people of all ages worldwide each year, according to the Encephalitis Society. What Causes it Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The inflammation can be caused by an infection, most often a virus, invading the brain (infectious encephalitis), but it also can be caused by the immune system attacking the brain in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hope for spontaneous coronary artery dissection, SCAD. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research on spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, has exploded in the last decade, says Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and a leading expert on this rare heart condition. Though there have been many advancements in understanding SCAD, Dr. Hayes says there is still much to learn, including why 90% of these types of heart attacks happen to nonstereotypical heart attack patients — young women. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/HVz5wqWOctA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Black History Month – Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, helping at-risk patients and increasing diversity in clinical trials. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua Black History Month is a month for all people to celebrate and learn about the diverse and important contributions of Black Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity, and discrimination. The Mayo Clinic News Network is profiling several Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity through their work. Meet Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, an oncologist with…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Science Saturday: Bioengineering vocal cords. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Tissue engineering techniques discovered at Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University created a humanlike vocal cord (fold) structure with the potential to produce a natural-sounding voice. The bioengineered scaffold mimics human vocal folds, with ability to vibrate and make sound. The study team reported the tissue-engineered vocal fold structure suggests potential for growing cells capable of healing scar tissue that impair speech. This research is published in Biomacromolecules. "Tissue engineering is a promising approach that combines…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Tips to keep stress from hurting your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Everyone reacts to stress differently, and how you react can impact the chance of developing serious health issues, including heart disease. Your body's response to stress may include muscle aches and headaches, back strain, stomach pains, and other physical symptoms. Stress also can make you tired, disturb normal sleep patterns, and leave you irritable, forgetful and out of control. When stress is constant, your body remains in high gear for days or weeks, which can lead…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Dementia-related pain: What caregivers need to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, it describes a collection of symptoms that affect a person's thinking and social abilities enough to interfere with daily life. There are more than 55 million people worldwide living with dementia. Of these, 50% to 60% have Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death worldwide. There is a constellation of dementia symptoms, and memory loss is the primary feature. Other common symptoms are physical functional decline…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cholangiocarcinoma and how is it treated? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother has been experiencing unusual and persistent fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice. After undergoing a CT scan, her doctor diagnosed her with cholangiocarcinoma. What is this type of cancer? And what treatment options are available? ANSWER: Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer that develops from the bile ducts, which are slender tubes that carry the digestive fluid bile and connect the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. The tumor can occur anywhere along…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you getting enough sleep for your best heart health? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getting a good night's sleep is important. But exactly how much sleep do you need? Recently, the American Heart Association added sleep to its checklist for improving and maintaining your heart health. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how many hours of sleep people need for optimal heart health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/qeoBv7lye4I Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 3 on Forbes list of 'America's Best Large Employers'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 3 by Forbes in its 2023 list of "America's Best Large Employers," which was released today. Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 7 on the list in 2022. Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 3 on the Forbes list of "America's Best Large Employers," which was released this week. Mayo was ranked No. 7 on the list in 2022. As in 2022, hospital systems and medical centers were prominently featured on the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Davis, Dunn to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Jed Davis, president and CEO of DDI Inc., which operates the Davis Family Office headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and AJ Dunn, chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic in Florida, were elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on Feb. 17. "Jed Davis and AJ Dunn are insightful, dedicated and accomplished leaders with a strong background in executive governance and a firm commitment to Mayo Clinic's mission and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Dr. Prathibha Varkey recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's 'Top 25 Women Leaders'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Prathibha Varkey, M.B.B.S., president of Mayo Clinic Health System, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the "Top 25 Women Leaders" for 2023. The profiles of all the honorees are featured in the Feb. 20 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine and online at ModernHealthcare.com/topwomenexecs. This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the health care industry for their leadership in care delivery improvement, health equity, policy…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Mayo Clinic remembers Dr. Robert Hattery, former CEO of Mayo Clinic in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Hattery, M.D., second from left, at Mayo's 150th anniversary celebration in 2014. Robert R. Hattery, M.D., former CEO of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and longtime Mayo Clinic advocate, died on Feb. 11, 2023. "Dr. Hattery was a builder of people," says Claire Bender, M.D., emeritus member of the staff in Radiology. "He was a true leader who was highly respected, fair, extremely hard working and always dedicated to Mayo Clinic's patients and staff."…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Avoiding shoulder injuries while shoveling snow. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Last winter, I slipped and fell shoveling snow. I have arthritis in one of my shoulders. I'm concerned about having another injury. How common are shoulder injuries during the winter due to shoveling snow and other activities? What advice do you have for how to avoid injuring my shoulder? ANSWER: Unfortunately, the numbers don't lie. In Mayo Clinic's orthopedics practice, the number of people who need care due to shoulder injuries increases substantially during…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Obesity and heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's long been known that being overweight or obese can make a person more apt to develop conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. But experts at Mayo Clinic say obesity also can affect the heart in entirely independent ways. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the resources available to help patients battling obesity and heart disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Winter safety tips from a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Weather Service says a massive winter storm is moving across the U.S., with high winds, icy conditions and up to 2 feet of heavy snow expected in parts of the Upper Midwest. If possible, limit travel or stay off the roads if you live in the affected areas. "If you don't have to go out, it's best not to go. But if you do, plan just in case something bad happens," says Dr….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Snowblower safety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Much of the nation is bracing for a massive winter storm that is working its way eastward across the country. Over the next few days, the storm is expected to bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions in the North, with sleet, freezing rain and thunderstorms across the South. Portions of the upper Midwest could see close to 2 feet of snow. With that in mind, you might want to get that snowblower fueled up. Dr….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-02-27). Staying safe during a major winter storm. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As several winter storms are expected to bring freezing rain, sleet and snow across the U.S., the National Weather Service reminds people to be safe and prepare in advance to ensure personal safety and well-being. As hospital emergency rooms have historically seen an influx of weather-related injuries with each winter storm, it is important to be adequately prepared to reduce the risk of medical emergencies. Dr. David Nestler, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says falls are among the most…

NewsOne Staff (2023-02-27). Rest In Power: Notable Black People Who Have Died In 2023. newsone.com Glória Maria, a pioneering broadcast journalist in Brazil who is widely believed to be the country's first Black TV reporter of African descent, died on Feb. 2 at the age of 73.

No Nukes Action (2023-02-27). Saturday 3/11: On 3/11 At Fukushima No Dumping Radioactive Water Into Pacific Ocean & No Restarting Nukes. indybay.org San Francisco Japanese Consulate | 275 Battery St./California St | San Francisco…

Noah Palm (2023-02-27). Heart and soul of every library are the workers. peoplesworld.org PEORIA, Ill. — "I love my job. I love seeing kids light up when we have that book his friend told him about or seeing the proud smile of a patron that comes in and tells me they got the job they were applying for on one of our computers," said a librarian in a …

noreply (2023-02-27). 50 Times! Pepe Escobar In Moscow. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Olivia Rosane (2023-02-27). PFAS 'forever chemicals' disrupt biological processes in developing adolescents, first-of-its-kind study discovers. nationofchange.org "Together, our findings raise the possibility that increased risk of metabolic disorders associated with PFAS exposure are caused by alterations in thyroid hormones and mediated by changes in lipid metabolism."

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-27). China's Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis. orinocotribune.com By Friends of Socialist China — Feb 24, 2023 | On February 23, with the first anniversary of Russia's launch of its Special Military Operation in Ukraine, China issued a 12-point document, setting out its official position on the conflict. | The 12 points are: | 1- Respecting the sovereignty of all countries | 2- Abandoning the Cold War mentality | 3- Ceasing hostilities | 4- Resuming peace talks | 5- Resolving the humanitarian crisis | 6- Protecting civilians and prisoners of war (POWs) | 7- Keeping nuclear power plants safe | 8- Reducing strategic risks | 9- Facilitating grain exports | 10- Stopping unilat…

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-02-27). Putin Went to War but Refuses to Fight. thealtworld.com "Russia's elites have no stomach for this fight and a deal is being worked out through backroom channels." | As I have pointed out again and again and now again, Putin's idiotic—indeed mindless—way of conducting war has destroyed the credibility of the Russian military. I am becoming convinced that the outcome of the nonsensical "limited military operation" will be either Russian surrender or nuclear…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-27). Anger grows over anti-asylum measures after shipwreck kills 62 off Italian coast. peoplesdispatch.org Dozens are still missing after a boat believed to be carrying up to 200 asylum seekers sank near the region of Calabria on February 26. As the death toll rose on Monday, NGOs slammed Europe's harsh anti-asylum policies for endangering people who were already vulnerable…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-27). At World Health Organization, the future of health care is being decided, and contested. peoplesdispatch.org Jyotsna Singh of the People's Health Movement talks about the key debates at the World Health Organization that will frame the future of health care policy and the concerns raised by countries of the Global South…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-27). Israeli settlers attack Palestinian towns in West Bank, at least one dead and hundreds injured. peoplesdispatch.org More than 65 Palestinians, including 13 children, have been killed by Israeli forces in the first 59 days of this year in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-27). Massive rally in Berlin demands peace in Ukraine. peoplesdispatch.org On Saturday February 25, tens of thousands of people rallied at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin demanding that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz take an active role in encouraging negotiations to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. The mobilization with the slogan 'Uprising for Peace' was called for by Left party MP Sahra Wagenknecht, journalist Alice Schwarzer, retired Brigadier General Erich Vad, economist Jeffrey Sachs and others. It called for negotiations, diplomacy and peace, instead of the ongoing escalation of the war by delivering sophisticated arms and ammunition to Ukraine. | Sahra Wagenknecht MP and Alice Schw…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-27). Port workers in Italy demand wage hike, safer jobs, and an end to fueling the war in Ukraine. peoplesdispatch.org Port workers, along with trade unionists from other sectors, have been resisting the transfer of arms and ammunition destined for imperialist wars through Italian ports and airstrips…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-02-27). Tunisian Workers' Party condemns President Kais Saied's racist remarks against African migrants. peoplesdispatch.org Last week, Tunisian President Kais Saied blamed migrants from Sub-Saharan African countries for causing disturbances in Tunisia and being part of a "plot" to change the country's demographics…

Princess Harmony (2023-02-27). Important win in the opioid crisis. workers.org Opioid addiction — opioid-use disorder — is a disease, a mental illness, a medical condition that can be treated by medical means. There exist three medications that can treat this condition: two narcotic opioid agonists and one non-narcotic opioid antagonist. An opioid agonist acts on the opioid receptors and causes . . . |

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-02-27). Environmental Modification Techniques (ENMOD) and the Turkey-Syria Earthquake: An Expert Investigation is Required. globalresearch.ca

r u 18 vote (2023-02-27). The Official White House Website Should Have A Photo Of The WHITE HOUSE, Not Ukraine! indybay.org The official WHITE HOUSE website should have a photograph of the WHITE HOUSE, not Ukraine. February 23 and February 24, 2023…

Ramzy Baroud (2023-02-27). The Words the US and European Press are too Cowardly to Use about Israel's Occupation of Palestinians: War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Apartheid. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — On 20 February, the United Nations Security Council approved a statement, described in the media as a 'watered-down' version of an earlier draft resolution which would have demanded that Israel "immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory." The intrigues that led to the scrapping of what was meant …

Rebekah Entralgo (2023-02-27). The rail unions warned us. Greed is dangerous.Ôøº. nationofchange.org Following multiple, dangerous derailments across the country, those working the railroad have a solution to the nation's rail crisis: public ownership.

Rhythmix Cultural Works (2023-02-27). Saturday 3/4: Art Of The African Diaspora Satellite Exhibit. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda CA 94501…

Rian Overy (2023-02-27). Defence advances to phase I clinical trials of the Accum technology. healtheuropa.com Defence Therapeutics Inc. is pleased to update its stakeholders on its completed achievements and outline the future milestones for AccumTM set for 2023. Over the last three years, Defence has been active in developing its AccumTM-based platform pipeline. The Defence strategy and priority is to prove and exploit the versatility of the AccumTM technology, demonstrating …

Rian Overy (2023-02-27). Genetic link discovered between Duchenne muscular dystrophy and cancer. healtheuropa.com Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have identified a novel genetic link between Duchenne muscular dystrophy and cancer. The muscle-wasting disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy is known to be caused by mutations in the gene encoding of dystrophins. The diseaseaffects one in every 5,000 boys born, and people with the disease are typically expected to live …

Rian Overy (2023-02-27). Improving healthcare AI with patient-reported outcomes. healtheuropa.com According to a new review from the University of Birmingham, patient-reported outcomes are slowly being integrated into healthcare Artificial Intelligence (AI). Researchers from the University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham examined over 600 interventional studies on healthcare AI technologies. The team found that only 24% of studies included a patient-reported outcome element in their …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-27). EU issues unanimous condemnation of Georgian government over Sakaashvili. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2February 27, 2023 On behalf of the 27 EU member states, Pawel Herczynski handed over a demarche to the Minister of Justice regarding Mikheil Saakashvili Together with the ambassador of Sweden, handed over the official EU demarche to the Minister of Justice of Georgia, which concerns Mikheil Saakashvili. Such a statement made today the Ambassador …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-27). Georgia: U.S. ambassador intensifies pre-coup rhetoric. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaFebruary 27, 2023 U.S. Ambassador Speaks to Media about Draft Laws on Foreign Agents and NBG The U.S. Ambassador Kelly Degnan attended the event taking stock of the activities of the President of the National Bank. In her remarks to the media, she once again spoke of the draft laws on Foreign Agents as …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-27). Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean: U.S., NATO allies to conduct naval exercises. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth FleetFebruary 26, 2023 Multinational Maritime Exercise Cutlass Express 2023 Set to Begin Multinational forces from East Africa, Europe, and North America will come together for exercise Cutlass Express 2023 (CE23), beginning with an opening ceremony in Djibouti on Mar. 5, 2023. Conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-27). Invoking NATO, Ukraine military threatens Russia over Transnistria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian News AgencyFebruary 27, 2023 Landing Of Russian Troops In Transnistria Impossible — Operational Command South Landing of Russian troops in Transnistria is impossible, as Ukraine will never allow Russian aircraft to cross its airspace. Nataliya Humeniuk, head of the Joint Press Center of the Operational Command South, announced this on the air of a …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-27). Only matter of time before Biden delivers F-16s to Ukraine: MP. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian News AgencyFebruary 27, 2023 F-16 Aircraft Delivery To Ukraine Only Matter Of Time — Merezhko Member of the Verkhovna Rada from the Servant of the People faction, chairman of the parliamentary committee on foreign policy and inter-parliamentary cooperation, Oleksandr Merezhko, is confident that the United States will provide Ukraine with F-16 aircraft…. "We're being …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-27). Swedish warplanes, pilots headed to Ukraine? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The LocalFebruary 21, 2023 Could Sweden's 'unique' Gripen fighters help Ukraine? Earlier this month Volodymyr Zelensky said that, after tanks, fighter planes are "the next level of our cooperation." Some commentators have said that Sweden's own fighters are the best option, since they are tougher and easier to operate than other western jets. Two proponents …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-27). Trudeau sends more German tanks to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense PostFebruary 27, 2023 Canada Sending Four More Leopard Tanks to Ukraine Canada is sending four additional battle tanks to Ukraine — doubling its commitment — and sanctioning an additional 192 Russian individuals and entities, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday. "Canada has stood in solidarity with Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict," Trudeau …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-27). Message to Moscow: U.S., Germany mull joint war games in Poland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioFebruary 27, 2023 Poland in talks with US, Germany on joint military drills: German defence minister The German defence minister has said that Poland, the United States and Germany are in discussions to hold joint military manoeuvres in Poland…. Boris Pistorius made the statement in an interview with German state broadcaster ARD on Sunday…. …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-27). Was This Week the Worst in American Foreign Policy This Century? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Was This Week the Worst in American Foreign Policy This Century?Andy Corbley FULL ARTICLE VARESE, Italy. February 24th, 2023. As the last full week of February draws to a close, it's possible that looking at the big picture, the White House concluded and sustained the single most disastrous week in American foreign policy of the …

Rick Rozoff (2023-02-27). Yellen says U.S. has poured $50 billion into Ukraine in past year. Threatens China. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineFebruary 27, 2023 Since start of the full-scale war, U.S. aid to Ukraine in various areas amounts to about $50 bln — Treasury Secretary Yellen Since the beginning of the full-scale war, U.S. assistance to Ukraine in the field of security, economy, humanitarian and social support has amounted to about $50 billion, Treasury Secretary Janet …

rqorinoco (2023-02-27). Poisoning America for Profit: A Brief History of Norfolk Southern's Greed. orinocotribune.com

Ryan Fatica, Unicorn Riot. (2023-02-27). Atlanta Activists Say Prosecutors Plan To Indict Them On RICO Charges. popularresistance.org Atlanta, Georgia — Community organizations involved in the ongoing campaign to defend the South River Forest outside Atlanta, Georgia and 'Stop Cop City' say state prosecutors are planning on releasing indictments in the coming weeks charging them as a "criminal organization" under RICO statutes. | The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, targets organized criminal enterprises and was created in the 1970s to more effectively prosecute the mafia. Since then, RICO statutes have been used against participants in the 2019 college admissions scandal, anti-abortion groups, insider traders,…

SAM (2023-02-27). DeSantis Knows History. Can He Say When Systemic Racism Ended? progressivehub.net JEFF COHEN…

SAM (2023-02-27). How Did Joe Biden Let Donald Trump Beat Him To East Palestine? progressivehub.net LUKE SAVAGE | JACOBIN…

SAM (2023-02-27). Israel's Government Begins "De Jure" Annexation Of West Bank. progressivehub.net OSCAR RICKETT | MIDDLE EAST EYE…

SAM (2023-02-27). Will Student Debt Cancellation Survive The Supreme Court? progressivehub.net NATALIA ABRAMS AND CODY HOUNANIAN | THE NATION…

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (2023-02-27). Saturday 3/4: Extreme Weather Resource Fair: Small Talk, Big Topics. indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History | 1305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062…

Scott Ritter (2023-02-27). Give Peace a Chance. Scott Ritter Goes to Washington. globalresearch.ca

Sharde Gillam (2023-02-27). At NAACP Image Awards, Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade Honor Their Daughter Zaya. newsone.com Source: Amy Sussman / Getty | All eyes were on During the heartfelt speech, Dwyane Wade looked directly into the camera and spoke to his daug…

Siegfried Hecker (2023-02-27). Siegfried Hecker on Two Decades of Missed Chances to Deal with North Korea's Nuclear Program. globalresearch.ca

slingshot collective (2023-02-27). Sunday 3/12: Party to Celebrate Slingshot collective's 35th birthday. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley – 510-540-0751 – corner of Woolsey – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – across from La Pena.

Sonali Kolhatkar (2023-02-27). How Howard Schultz made Starbucks the poster child of corporate abuse. nationofchange.org The billionaire CEO returned to Starbucks to curb union activity. His union busting has been so egregious that the company's already poor reputation is now in tatters.

splcenter (2023-02-27). 'Justice Prevailed': Federal court approves settlement of lawsuit challenging immigration raid. splcenter.org

Staff (2023-02-27). Camino a las elecciones de diputados a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular. cubadebate.cu Hoy respondemos interrogantes que abundan en la población interrogantes como: øEn qué momento del proceso eleccionario nos encontramos? øDe dónde salen los candidatos a diputados? øCuáles son los sujetos del sistema político que intervienen en cada etapa? øEn qué consiste su participación? øCuáles son las consecuencias políticas y jurídicas de cada una de las fases por las que se transita? øLa ciudadanía solo interviene en el momento del voto?

Staff (2023-02-27). El chat GPT plantea, por ahora, más dudas que certezas. cubadebate.cu El ChatGPT irrumpió en la escena pública como una sensación a fines de 2022 y en enero superó los 100 millones de usuarios activos. La inteligencia artificial, desarrollada por OpenAI (de Elon Musk), en su esencia no es nada nuevo: consiste en un chatbot como cualquier otro que, a diario, es utilizado por instituciones privadas y públicas.

Staff (2023-02-27). Barcelona cayó 0-1 ante Almería por LaLiga Santander. cubadebate.cu Luego de quedar eliminado de la UEFA Europa League, FC Barcelona volvió a perder, esta vez fue 0-1 ante Almería por la jornada 23 de LaLiga Santander en el Power Horse Stadium. El único gol del partido lo hizo El Bilal Toure a los 24 minutos.

Staff (2023-02-27). Carlos Daniel Ramos: Campeón Panamericano de Clavados. cubadebate.cu El jovencito Carlos Daniel Ramos se proclamó este domingo como nuevo campeón panamericano en la plataforma a diez metros, un resultado que lo confirma en la élite continental de la especialidad y le asegura un boleto a los próximos juegos multideportivos de Santiago de Chile 2023. La Mayor de Las Antillas también ganó otras tres medallas de bronce en el torneo.

Staff (2023-02-27). Solidaridad con Cuba por el cese del bloqueo se hizo patente en varias ciudades del mundo. cubadebate.cu Como ya es habitual, en el último domingo de cada mes se realizan caravanas y otras acciones para denunciar los efectos de la guerra económica, comercial y financiera contra Cuba, agudizados por la inclusión arbitraria de Cuba por Washington en una lista de naciones que presuntamente promueven el terrorismo.

Staff (2023-02-27). Sube a 60 el número de migrantes muertos en naufragio cerca de Italia. cubadebate.cu Durante la jornada ha ido aumentando el trágico cómputo y no se descarta que más cuerpos sean recuperados en las próximas horas. Unos 80 supervivientes lograron llegar a la playa de Steccato, localidad de Cutro (provincia de Crotone), donde están siendo atendidos por equipos de emergencia desde primera hora de la mañana.

Staff (2023-02-27). Vladimir Putin: Rusia no puede ignorar las "capacidades nucleares" de la OTAN. cubadebate.cu El presidente Vladimir Putin afirmó que Rusia no tiene más remedio que tener en cuenta las "capacidades nucleares" de la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN), mientras que esta alianza siga deseando la derrota de Moscú.

Staff (2023-02-27). China protesta contra sanciones de EEUU: Nunca aceptaremos la presión de Washington. cubadebate.cu La portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores del país asiático Mao Ning calificó las recientes sanciones de EE.UU. contra China como las medidas coercitivas unilaterales típicas y "jurisdicciones de brazo largo" ilegales y perjudiciales para los intereses chinos. Deploramos y rechazamos este movimiento y hemos hecho gestiones serias del lado estadounidense, dijo.

Staff (2023-02-27). Comienza este lunes en Cuba campaña de vacunación antipoliomielítica oral. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con el Ministerio de Salud Pública, la primera etapa de la vacunación antipoliomielítica oral se realizará entre el lunes 27 de febrero y el sábado 4 de marzo de 2023, con una semana de recuperación del 6 al 11 de marzo para niños enfermos, o que por otra causa no hayan podido vacunarse en la semana de la campaña.

Staff (2023-02-27). Delegación de Caricom visitará Haití para evaluar la crisis política y social que vive el país. cubadebate.cu Una delegación de la Comunidad del Caribe (Caricom) presidida por el primer ministro jamaicano, Andrew Holness, llegará hoy a Haití para analizar la crisis nacional con integrantes del Gobierno y la sociedad civil. El grupo intercambiará criterios con el primer ministro Ariel Henry los miembros del Alto Consejo de Transición y dirigentes políticos, entre otros.

Staff (2023-02-27). Desde las redes: "El aliento solidario, humanismo puro" cubadebate.cu Tras el dramático desenlace, los cocodrilitos quedaron literalmente al campo, tendidos, llorando sin consuelo. En eso quedo atónito, cuando comenzando a celebrar, los tiburoncitos fueron a buscar a sus rivales, para intentar aliviar su dolor.

Staff (2023-02-27). El 90% de los peruanos desaprueban al Congreso y el 77% a Boluarte, según sondeo. cubadebate.cu La desaprobación al Congreso peruano llegó en febrero al 90%, el nivel más alto desde que inició el mandato, mientras que el rechazo ciudadano a la presidenta Dina Boluarte subió del 76% al 77%, según una encuesta del Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP) divulgada este domingo por el diario La República.

Staff (2023-02-27). El uso de las cabinas de uñas podría causar cáncer de piel, según expertos. cubadebate.cu En un trabajo publicado por investigadores estadounidenses en la revista Nature en enero de 2023, un grupo de científicos encontró que la irradiación de un secador de esmalte de uñas UV causa altos niveles de especies reactivas de oxígeno y disfunción mitocondrial. Estos efectos incrementan las chances de contraer melanoma, una de las formas del cáncer.

Staff (2023-02-27). Fuerzas del Cuerpo de Guardabosques controlan incendio forestal en Pinar del Río (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Fuerzas del Cuerpo de Guardabosques (CGB) y de empresas del sistema de la Agricultura de Pinar del Río controlaron el incendio forestal de medianas proporciones ocurrido el pasado viernes en la tarde en el consejo popular Pilotos, en el municipio de Consolación del Sur.

Staff (2023-02-27). Japón y Unicef donan a Cuba ambulancia para atención a gestante crítica. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de Japón en conjunto con el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (Unicef) entregó este lunes una ambulancia de última generación para la asistencia de las gestantes en estado crítico. Se trata de una unidad de terapia intensiva móvil compuesta por equipamiento para ventilación mecánica, para el manejo de las gestantes politraumatizadas.

Staff (2023-02-27). Messi se apodera del premio The Best al mejor jugador del mundo. cubadebate.cu El delantero argentino Lionel Messi fue elegido este lunes como el mejor futbolista de 2022 en la premiación The Best, organizada por la Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación (FIFA), en una ceremonia celebrada en París, Francia. Messi se impuso en la terna sobre los franceses Karim Benzema y Kilian Mbappé, y sumó su segundo galardón tras lograrlo en 2019.

Staff (2023-02-27). Nuevo sismo en Turquía deja al menos un muerto y decenas de heridos (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Un sismo de magnitud 5,2 se produjo este lunes en el este de Turquía, comunicó el Centro Sismológico Euromediterráneo (EMSC por sus siglas en inglés). El foco del temblor se localizó a 11 kilómetros de la ciudad de Malatya, en la provincia homónima, a 5 km de profundidad. Se reporta que al menos una persona murió y otras 69 resultaron heridas.

Staff (2023-02-27). Reconoce presidente Díaz-Canel labores de mitigación de incendio en Cuba. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, reconoció hoy la labor de bomberos, guardabosques y pobladores que trabajan en la mitigación del incendio en la zona montañosa Pinares de Mayarí, de la oriental provincia de Holguín. El jefe de Estado destacó el coraje y sacrificio de las fuerzas involucradas para evitar la propagación del siniestro.

Staff (2023-02-27). Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos devuelve a 64 migrantes irregulares. cubadebate.cu El Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos devolvió este domingo a 64 migrantes irregulares por el puerto de Orozco, Bahía Honda, en la provincia de Artemisa, anunció hoy el Ministerio del Interior en una información oficial. Se trata de la operación 37 en lo que va de 2023, con la devolución de 2 431 personas desde varios países de la región.

Staff (2023-02-27). Tercera derrota en línea… øDespaigne culpable? cubadebate.cu Mucho se habló antes del partido cuando se anunció el debut de Alfredo Despaigne en la inicial. Y con toda razón la preocupación era lógica, pero la derrota 2-1 contra los Guardianes de Fubon en Taipei de China trasciende al toletero granmense, por demás el único autor de nuestra carrera con su primer jonrón en estos partidos de preparación para el Clásico Mundial.

Staff (2023-02-27). Ecuador: CONAIE Breaks up Talks with Lasso Government. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-02-27). Pete Buttigieg Fails At His Job AGAIN. trofire.com Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is in over his head, and a recent string of train derailments has shown that he can't handle the job. Mike Papantonio & Farron Cousins discuss more. Transcript: *This transcript was generated by a third-party transcription software company, so please excuse any typos. Mike Papantonio: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is over his head. And we've been …

Staff (2023-02-27). Biden Officials: Chip Makers Wanting Federal Subsidies Must Provide Child Care. truthout.org The Biden administration is slated to unveil a rule this week that would grant access to child care to a small slice of the U.S. workforce in an effort to advance the administration's goal of expanding and supporting the "care economy." On Tuesday, the Commerce Department is expected to announce a rule that will essentially require computer chip manufacturers seeking to access federal funding from… |

Staff (2023-02-27). Exposure to Chevron's "Climate-Friendly" Fuel May Pose Severe Risk of Cancer. truthout.org The Environmental Protection Agency recently gave a Chevron refinery the green light to create fuel from discarded plastics as part of a "climate-friendly" initiative to boost alternatives to petroleum. But, according to agency records obtained by ProPublica and The Guardian, the production of one of the fuels could emit air pollution that is so toxic, 1 out of 4 people exposed to it over a… |

Staff (2023-02-27). Former Watergate Prosecutor: Trump Should Have Been Charged Upon Exiting Office. truthout.org A former Watergate prosecutor has said that former President Donald Trump — who is currently the subject of numerous state and federal investigations — should have been issued criminal charges the moment he left the White House. "I think we need to hold the former president responsible for all of his crimes," Jill Wine-Banks, who is also a legal commentator for MSNBC, said on Sunday, citing Trump'… |

Staff (2023-02-27). Human Rights Groups Condemn Settler Pogrom Against Palestinians in West Bank. truthout.org Israeli settlers tore through the occupied West Bank on Sunday, violently attacking Palestinians and setting fire to their cars, houses, and businesses in what one rights group called a "pogrom" sanctioned by the far-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The settlers, who killed at least one Palestinian and injured hundreds more, launched their assault after a suspected… |

Staff (2023-02-27). Media Orgs Demand McCarthy Hand Over Jan. 6 Footage He Gave to Tucker Carlson. truthout.org Two separate groups of media organizations sent letters to Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-California) over the weekend, demanding access to thousands of hours of surveillance footage from the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, which have so far only been released to Fox News host Tucker Carlson. McCarthy gave Carlson access to more than 44,000 hours of security footage from the January 6… |

Staff (2023-02-27). Millions Face Financial Disaster If Supreme Court Ends Student Debt Relief. truthout.org Striking down President Joe Biden's student debt relief plan would have devastating impacts on millions of borrowers, advocacy groups warned in a report released Monday, one day before the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments over the White House's cancellation bid. "Denying student debt cancellation would cause financial disaster for millions of Americans," says the report… |

Staff (2023-02-27). Rail Workers Demand "Immediate Action" From Lawmakers to Rein In Rail Industry. truthout.org Railroad workers are warning that, if policymakers don't act soon to rein in the rail industry with better regulations and protections for workers, there will be far more crashes like this month's disaster in East Palestine, Ohio. In a statement on Friday, rail reform group Railroad Workers United (RWU) pointed out that the government has determined that the Ohio crash was "100 percent preventable. |

Staff (2023-02-27). Russian War Crimes Have Hardened Ukrainians Against Peace Talks, Activist Says. truthout.org The world held its breath when Russia invaded Ukraine one year ago. Would Kyiv fall to Russian forces, as President Vladimir Putin and a small inner circle had planned? Would the Kremlin install a puppet dictatorship and brutally crush dissent, just as Putin does at home? We soon learned Putin seriously underestimated his neighbor and its allies to the West, but today there is no end to the war in… |

Staff (2023-02-27). Supreme Court Takes Up Case That Could Kill Consumer Finance Protection Agency. truthout.org The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case brought against a consumer protection agency that could unleash a deluge of abusive financial practices onto the public, and threaten to end entire welfare programs like Social Security and Medicare. On Monday, the Supreme Court took up a case brought by payday lender lobbyists after conservatives on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with the… |

Staff (2023-02-27). Will the Equal Rights Amendment Finally Be Added to the US Constitution? truthout.org The Equal Rights Amendment, which would codify gender equality in the U.S. Constitution, has been introduced in every session of Congress since 1923. It was finally passed in 1972, and yet never ratified. This week, the ERA will get its first hearing in 40 years when, on Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee meets to discuss a joint resolution to finally affirm the ERA. We speak to Zakiya Thomas… |

Staff (2023-02-27). 'Tortuguita Vive': A No-Compromise Movement Responds to Police Killing a Forest Defender. unicornriot.ninja DeKalb County, GA — The anonymous communique issued in May 2021 was written in romantic prose. Its author describes a nighttime walk through the South River Forest, just south of Atlanta, where "a couple of queers" had discovered seven unattended pieces of heavy machinery parked in the woods. The equipment was staged near the proposed …

Staff (2023-02-27). Ofgem cuts energy price cap by nearly a quarter, but bills will still rise. thecanary.co UK regulator Ofgem has announced a lower cap on sky-high energy bills from April. However, buyers will still pay more for gas and electricity because the government is also reducing financial assistance. Ofgem said the annual amount suppliers are able to charge an average household would be cut by nearly a quarter. It will fall …

Staff (2023-02-27). A Palestinian Child Recounts Settler Pogrom. youtube.com

Suds, Snacks,, Socialism Forum Committee (2023-02-27). Saturday 3/4: The Global Struggle for Women's Rights. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-02-27). Al menos una persona muerta deja nuevo terremoto en Türkiye. twitter.com La región aún se encuentra en reconstrucción tras los devastadores terremotos de hace menos de un mes que dejaron 44.000 muertos.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-02-27). Palestinos e israelíes acuerdan evitar actos de violencia. telesurtv.net Según medios árabes, la delegación palestina insistirá a Israel en la necesidad de cesar cualquier acción unilateral.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-27). Hondureños incrementan denuncias de violaciones de DD.HH. telesurtv.net Entre los grupos más vulnerables que interpusieron denuncias se encuentran las mujeres, con 3.290 denuncias.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-27). Panamá suspende temporalmente el traslado de migrantes. telesurtv.net El Servicio Nacional de Migración detuvo los traslados hasta que se certifique que los buses están en buen estado.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-02-27). Rechazo a Dina Boluarte sube a casi un 80 por ciento en Perú. telesurtv.net La insatisfacción con la gestión de Boluarte aumenta al 86 por ciento en la región sureña del territorio peruano.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-02-27). Conozca sobre la vida del escritor francés Victor Hugo. telesurtv.net El escritor Victor Hugo es reconocido como uno de los mayores exponentes de la literatura universal.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-27). Masacre deja cuatro muertos en Valle del Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net El Instituto de Estudios para el Desarrollo y la Paz (Indepaz) reportó que este matanza es la número 20 en el país suramericano durante el curso de 2023.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-27). Asciende a 60 cifra de migrantes muertos en costas de Italia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades se teme que se puedan alcanzar más de 100 víctimas, luego que el número de migrantes que viajaban está entre 180 y 250.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-27). Comicios presidenciales se extienden en varias regiones de Nigeria. telesurtv.net A partir de las 18H00 horas de este domingo, comenzará el conteo final de votos de la elección presidencial, de acuerdo con autoridades electorales.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-27). Presidente Putin afirma que Occidente pretende eliminar a Rusia. telesurtv.net El presidente ruso acusó a los países de la OTAN de ser cómplices, aunque indirectos, de los crímenes del régimen de Ucrania por suministrarle armamento.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-02-27). Cifra de muertos por terremotos en Türkiye se sitúa en 44.374. twitter.com En Siria, el número de muertos se situó en 5.914 con lo cual el balance de decesos en ambas naciones se ubicó más allá de los 50 mil tras los terremotos del 6 de febrero.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-27). Ascienden a 65 las muertes por temporal en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Finaliza la búsqueda de desaparecidos. Ya se ha identificado a 55 víctimas. Se prioriza la atención a familias que perdieron sus casas o debieron abandonarlas.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-27). Gobierno colombiano y ELN informan avances en diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes manifiestan que han avanzado en la definición de una visión compartida del proceso de paz y una metodología para tratar la agenda de diálogos.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-27). Colonos israelíes atacan poblados de Cisjordania ocupada. telesurtv.net Un palestino muere por disparos durante el asalto. Colonos atacaron a residentes, quemaron viviendas y destruyeron vehículos.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-27). Ataque con bomba en Pakistán provoca al menos cuatro fallecidos. telesurtv.net Se reportan entre ocho y 14 heridos. Fueron llevados a un hospital local. Hasta el momento ningún grupo se atribuyó el hecho.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-27). Reportan daños por lluvias en departamento peruano de Piura. telesurtv.net Precipitaciones provocaron deslizamientos, derrumbes y huaicos con sensibles afectaciones en diversos ámbitos.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-02-27). Policía de Perú reprime protesta contra la impunidad. telesurtv.net Lanzan gas lacrimógeno en Lima a participantes en la marcha nacional contra la impunidad. Se reportan al menos dos heridos.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-27). Sube a 59 cifra de muertos por las lluvias en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net El gobernador de Sao Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, anunció que será creada una oficina estatal para acompañar de cerca las obras de reconstrucción en Sao Sebastiao.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-27). Daños por incendios forestales rebasarían los 600 mdd en Chile. telesurtv.net El Servicio Nacional de Prevención y Respuesta ante Desastres anotó que 458.157 hectáreas han sido consumidas por las llamas, que han provocado 25 muertos.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-27). Saludan avances en mesa de diálogo de paz entre Gobierno de Colombia y ELN. telesurtv.net "Confió en que las partes den pasos significativos sobre la agenda acordada, incluyendo temas de participación y cese al fuego", anotó el representante de la ONU.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-27). Cuba asiste a cumbre sobre recuperación postpandemia en Azerbaiyán. telesurtv.net Valdés Mesa arribará este lunes a la ciudad de Bakú, en la República de Azerbaiyán, sede de la reunión de las naciones no alineadas.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-27). Asesinan a dirigente del mayor movimiento indígena en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El presidente de la Conaie, Leónidas Iza, denunció que "existe seguimiento y vigilancia a dirigentes indígenas".

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-27). Lluvias dejan al menos 4.000 familias damnificadas en Paraguay. telesurtv.net "Es desesperante la situación que estamos atravesando. Estamos en una inundación total de la ciudad, estamos bajo agua", dijo la alcaldesa de San Lázaro.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-27). Rechazan a nivel global el bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba. telesurtv.net El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel escribió: "Conmueven y alientan tantas demostraciones de solidaridad con Cuba y de condena al bloqueo económico".

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-27). ALBA Movimientos celebrará reunión en Venezuela a inicios de marzo. telesurtv.net La VII Reunión de Coordinación Continental de ALBA Movimientos se llevará a cabo los próximos 2 y 3 de marzo en la capital venezolana.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-02-27). Venezuela anuncia reapertura de tránsito con Aruba, Bonaire y Curazao. telesurtv.net "luego de finalizadas las mesas técnicas de negociación con el Reino de los Países Bajos, reiteramos el cronograma de apertura del tránsito", dijo el canciller.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-02-27). Ascienden a 64 los fallecidos por lluvias en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Las autoridades de la región señalaron que las últimas cinco víctimas fueron encontradas en la ciudad de Sao Sebastiao.

teleSUR- hvh (2023-02-27). Palestina condena proyecto de ley israelí sobre pena de muerte. telesurtv.net La Cancillería rechaza "la bárbara reinstauración de la pena de muerte como pretexto para legitimar su anexión".

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Massive Domestic Migration in Wake of Earthquakes in Türkiye. t.co On Monday, a new 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck the province of Malatya, leaving one citizen dead and 69 people injured. The problems that Türkiye is going through, however, are not reduced to aftershocks. | RELATED: | The devastating earthquakes which hit southern Türkiye earlier this month caused major internal displacement, resulting in a significant strain on resources in major cities. | Not only did the Feb. 6 twin earthquakes kill 44,374 p…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). American Activists & Inmigrants Reject US Blockade Against Cuba. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, U.S. citizens and Cuban inmigrants took to the streets of Miami, Seattle, New York, and Minneapolis to reject the U.S. blockade against Cuba. | RELATED: | "So many demonstrations of solidarity with Cuba are moving and encouraging. We are grateful to the friends and fellow countrymen abroad who demand a better world without blockade," Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel. | In Miami, far-right individuals shouted obsessions a…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Belarus-China Friendship to Continue for Decades – Lukashenko. telesurenglish.net Speaking to Chinese media, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said, "Let's admit it: Belarus is the only place in the center of Europe that maintains a friendly – or I could say fraternal – attitude towards China." | RELATED: | According to the President, the two nations have forged a comprehensive strategic partnership. The friendship of the two countries will continue for decades, Lukashenko said, noting that "not only as long…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Chile Deploys Military On Border Points To Halt Migrants' Entry. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Chile began a military deployment on the northern border with Peru and Bolivia for 90 days to counteract the entry of undocumented migrants. | RELATED: | "Chile has long failed to do what it must to have good immigration control," Interior Minister Carola Toha said, recalling that customs officers had little equipment, the checkpoints of border police officers were in terrible condition, and the national migrant service presented an enormous waiting l…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). China Slams US Sanctions on Chinese Firms Related to Russia. telesurenglish.net On Monday, China slammed the United States for sanctioning Chinese companies for alleged involvement with Russia, saying the illegal, unilateral sanctions, if not revoked, would be met with countermeasures from China. | RELATED: | Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, told a press briefing that the U.S. actions lack both the basis in international law and UN Security Council mandate. | "They are typi…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Colombia To Reopen 4 Consulates In Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Colombian Foreign Affairs Ministry announced that it will reopen its consulates in Caracas, Maracaibo, Tachira, and San Cristobal in Venezuela within a maximum of four months. | RELATED: | Colombians who reside in Venezuela had previously complained about the consulates' closure, which former Colombia's President Ivan Duque approved after both nations broke diplomatic relations. His decision forced th…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Death Toll From Brazil Landslides Rises to 65. telesurenglish.net As of Sunday, the death toll had climbed to 65 a week after heavy rains sparked deadly floods and landslides along the coast of Brazil's Sao Paulo state. | RELATED: | Among the fatal victims were 19 minors, the state government said, adding "the priority continues to be relief for the victims." Army troops, firefighters, volunteers and rescue workers are still digging to recover the bodies of the victims and search…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Hitmen Assassinate Indigenous Leader in Ecuadorian Oil Zone. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) held the administration of President Guillermo Lasso responsible for the shooting of Eduardo Mendua, who died in an Amazon area where Indigenous communities are fighting with oil companies. | RELATED: | "It is with great sadness that I receive the news of the vile murder of brother Eduardo Mendua, CONAIE's international relations leader… I…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Hungary Welcomes Chinese Plan for Peace in Ukraine. telesurenglish.net On Monday, during the opening of the Parliament's spring session, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban showed his support for the Chinese plan to peacefully resolve the current conflict in Ukraine, considering it "important." | RELATED: | "We need a ceasefire and the start of peace talks; Hungary calls for peace in all international forums; I see that most states support peace and Hungary cannot isolate itself from most of the world (…) there…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Israeli Settlers Set Fire to Houses in the West Bank. telesurenglish.net On Sunday night, around 400 Israeli settlers launched violent attacks in the West Bank, killing at least one Palestinian, injuring 390 people, and burning down 75 homes, shops, 25 cars, and farmlands. | RELATED: | The Palestinian Health Ministry said that Sameh Al-Aqtash died after he was shot by Israeli soldiers during clashes with settlers in the village of Zatara. News agency WAFA reported that rampage assaul…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Mexican Opposition Protests Against AMLOS's Electoral Reform. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Mexican conservative citizens held a protest against the "Plan B", an electoral reform promoted by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. | RELATED: | Convened by some 80 opposition organizations, thousands of citizens gathered in Mexico City's Zocalo square to ask the Supreme Court to reverse the latest electoral reform. | According to Marko Cortes, the leader of the opposition Na…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Mexican President Opposes Boluarte's Government in Peru. telesurenglish.net During his morning press conference on Monday, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed his opposition to the current government of Peru, which he called "an authoritarian and repressive de facto government." | RELATED: | "We do not accept the whole farce that has meant the removal of President Pedro Castillo because the will of the Peruvian people was not respected, democracy was trampled on," said A…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Over 60 Dead After Migrant Ship Rips Apart Near Italy's Shores. telesurenglish.net On Sunday morning, Italian authorities began collecting the bodies of over 60 migrants who died when their boat broke up off the coast of Italy. | RELATED: | The dead bodies washed up on or near to the shores of Steccato di Cutro, a seaside resort town in the southern Italian region of Calabria. | Vigili del Fuoco, Italy's national fire and rescue brigades, said searches were ongoing via boat, jet ski and helicopter. T…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Scientists Predict Disastrous Rains in Rwanda in Coming Months. telesurenglish.net Rwanda Meteorology Agency (RMA) warned that torrential rains could trigger potential disasters in different parts of this African country. | RELATED: | The RMA scientists said in their latest forecast that heavy rains of between 500 mm and 600 mm were forecast in parts across the country from March to May. | The forecast rainfall could potentially lead to disasters such as flooding, landslides, strong winds and othe…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Transnistria Denies Being Under Ukrainian Military Threat. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the self-proclaimed Republic of Transnistria President Vadim Krasnoselski said that there is no an inminent military security threat against his country, which shares a border with Ukraine and where over 250,000 Russian citizens live. | RELATED: | "If our country is threatened by real danger, we will quickly inform our citizens. The important issue is not to panic," Krasnoselski pointed out. Nevertheless, he a…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). UK, EU Reach Deal for N. Ireland, Eyeing New Chapter in Ties. telesurenglish.net The agreement delivers the smooth flow of trade within the UK, as goods destined for Northern Ireland will travel through a new Green Lane, with a separate Red Lane for goods at risk of moving on to the EU. | UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L, Rear) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R, Rear) attend a joint press conference in Windsor, Britain, on Feb. 27, 2023.

teleSUR (2023-02-27). UK Household Energy Bills to Rise Despite Price Cap Drop. telesurenglish.net

teleSUR (2023-02-27). US Plagued by Gun Violence: Geopolitics. telesurenglish.net The United States is troubled by one gun attack after another — schools, hospitals, churches, shopping malls, Muslim communities and Black people are not spared from gun attacks, reported The Geopolitics on Sunday. | RELATED: | The government allows its citizens to legally own 390 million guns, and "that is why all such incidents are happening," said the report. | According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention…

teleSUR (2023-02-27). Venezuela: Security Forces Arrest 188 Members of Crime Groups. telesurenglish.net Venezuela's Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, said on Monday that a total of 188 members of criminal groups have been arrested to date, including three involved in last week's attacks on commercial premises in Zulia state. | RELATED: | Within the framework of the fight against organized crime groups, the Public Prosecutor's Office together with the security forces have arrested "to date 188 members of 13 organized crime groups," said the Attorne…

The Associated Press (2023-02-27). Mexican States in Hot Competition Over Possible Tesla Plant. latinorebels.com Mexico is undergoing a fevered competition among states to win a potential Tesla facility in jostling reminiscent of what happens among U.S. cities and states vying to win investments from tech companies.

The Conversation (2023-02-27). Biden's Border Crackdown Explained: A Refugee Law Expert Looks at the Legality and Impact of New Asylum Rule. latinorebels.com The Conversation asked Karen Musalo, an expert on refugee law at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, to explain what the Biden administration's new asylum rule change entails, what its impact will be and why it is so controversial.

Tomdispatch (2023-02-27). Police gone Wild: When the Scorpions on the Corner Just Might Kill You. juancole.com By Michael Gould-Wartofsky | — ( Tomdispatch.com ) — To residents of Memphis's resource-poor, predominantly nonwhite neighborhoods, the Scorpions were easy to spot. The plainclothes patrols were known for driving their unmarked Dodge Chargers through the streets, often all too recklessly, sowing fear as they went, spitting venom from their windows, jumping out with guns …

Toward increased Networking (2023-02-27). From Today (Thu), 3 pm ("Stop Cop City"): Online events w) Vandana Shiva, Chomsky, etc. indybay.org Here are about 9 online events taking place over the next week+ (and starting at 3: 00 pm today, Thursday, 2/23), featuring people such as Dário Votório Kopenawa Yanomami, Paul Watson, adrienne maree brown, Vandana Shiva, Noam Chomsky, and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada, Australia, and the UK (however, the listed times are all for our "Pacific time zone"). Of course, feel free to share this info with others who might be interested in it.

un.org (2023-02-27). Palestinian Rights Committee Bureau Condemns Extreme Violence by Israeli Forces in Nablus. un.org The Bureau is deeply concerned by the deadly cycles of violence and the senseless loss of civilian lives, mainly Palestinians, which keep growing.

Unicorn Riot (2023-02-27). FBI Harasses Activists in Florida; Two Indicted on Federal Charges for Jane's Revenge Actions. unicornriot.ninja

Wilson Criscione (2023-02-27). Newly revealed records reveal how the EPA sided with polluters in a small Montana mining town. peoplesworld.org As she drove into Butte, Montana, six years ago to visit her son, environmental epidemiologist Suzanne McDermott couldn't ignore the gouged-out mountain that loomed over the town. It's the result of decades of open-pit mining that continues to this day in Butte. McDermott was stunned at how close the mining pits were to homes and …

WSWS (2023-02-27). Amazon workers mount further strikes at Coventry warehouse, posing need for rank-and-file committees. wsws.org Amazon opposes any form of workers' organisation or representation and refuses to recognise or negotiate pay with the GMB. This has lent the union an oppositional standing it does not deserve.

WSWS (2023-02-27). Democrats place policing and "public safety" at center of Chicago municipal elections. wsws.org None of the four "major" candidates or any of the also-rans offers any way forward for the working class.

WSWS (2023-02-27). At least 59 migrants drown off Italian coast, including newborn baby and 19 other children. wsws.org Responsibility for this terrible crime lies with all the governments of Europe, who have conspired to turn the continent into a "fortress" against desperate people, and with the United States and its allies whose imperialist violence has dismembered societies across the Middle East and Africa.

WSWS (2023-02-27). Moldova's President Sandu tightens grip on power, as the country is being drawn into the maelstrom of the NATO-Russia war. wsws.org Moldova is in the grips of a severe political crisis as its government prepares to drag it into the NATO war against Russia.

WSWS (2023-02-27). Fascists stage provocation at Broadway show Parade about 1915 lynching of Leo Frank. wsws.org A group of neo-Nazis protested at a preview of Parade in New York City last week, a musical about the trial and 1915 lynching of Leo Frank, a Jewish manager of a factory in Atlanta.

WSWS (2023-02-27). Turkish Red Crescent's sale of tents after the earthquake revealed as "government resign" chants rise from stadiums. wsws.org Three weeks after devastating earthquakes caused massive destruction and mass deaths in Turkey and Syria, anger at the government's response is growing.

WSWS (2023-02-27). SEP (Australia) candidates hold speak out in southwest Sydney ahead of NSW election. wsws.org SEP candidates Oscar Grenfell and Max Boddy, along with other party members, spoke to people in working-class Liverpool about the need for a socialist alternative to the program of war and austerity put forward by all other parties in the election.

WSWS (2023-02-27). The war in Ukraine and how to stop it: Online meeting advances a socialist anti-war strategy for the international working class. wsws.org Saturday's meeting, which was attended by a worldwide audience, presented a powerful case for a unified movement of the international working class for socialist revolution as the only realistic strategy to stop World War III.

WSWS (2023-02-27). Junior doctors in England set to strike for three days from March 13. wsws.org What the health union bureaucracy wants is a co-ordinated sell-out not a fightback.

WSWS (2023-02-27). Retired Detroit nurse: "When you have CEOs at 'not-for-profit' hospitals making millions a year … something is wrong with the whole system" wsws.org Pat Cason-Merenda is a retired nurse in Detroit who spoke to the WSWS in support of nurses and health care workers around the world who are facing horrific working conditions.

WSWS (2023-02-27). More than 300,000 in Michigan with no power five days after ice storm. wsws.org Hundreds of thousands of people across southern Michigan from Detroit to Kalamazoo were still without power for a fifth day on Sunday as the energy monopolies continued making excuses about why nothing has been done to prepare the infrastructure for increasingly intense weather events.

WSWS (2023-02-27). Will Lehman demands UAW monitor investigate appointment of Vail Kohnert-Yount to leadership post after $25,000 donation to Shawn Fain. wsws.org In this letter to the court-appointed Monitor, Lehman calls for a "full and transparent investigation into the circumstances behind this appointment… conducted publicly in the view of the rank and file."

WSWS (2023-02-27). Sri Lankan SEP election campaign wins support from plantation workers. wsws.org SEP and Plantation Workers Action Committee members campaigned at the Alton, Fairlawn, Glenugie, Strathspey and Gartmore estates in Maskeliya prior to Wickremesinghe's cancelation of the local government polls.

WSWS (2023-02-27). "They have upended people's lives": East Palestine residents speak out at Erin Brockovich town hall meeting. wsws.org Residents of East Palestine and surrounding areas packed a town hall meeting hosted by environmental advocate Erin Brockovich Friday evening to hear presentations on the dangers posed by the train derailment and subsequent release and burn of toxic chemicals.

WSWS (2023-02-27). Norway emerges as key staging ground for US military provocations against Russia. wsws.org Norway's location on the northwest of the Scandinavian Peninsula, with a 196-kilometre border with Russia, makes it a key ally for US imperialism to wage war on Russia.

WSWS (2023-02-27). The Wuhan Lab Leak slander being resurrected to bolster US war drive against China. wsws.org The Wall Street Journal disclosed that the Department of Energy has shifted its opinion on the origin of the coronavirus to it being most likely a result of a lab leak. However, unnamed sources who have read the report indicate the evidence is of low confidence.

WSWS (2023-02-27). Anti-Defamation League: All "extremist" mass killings in the US in 2022 linked to the far right. wsws.org The ADL report concealed the fact that the three largest mass shootings last year were directly linked to the Republican Party, making the GOP the number one driver of fascist terrorist violence in the United States.

WSWS (2023-02-27). Lula government ends daily COVID-19 tracking in Brazil. wsws.org The announcement of the end of daily pandemic data came just before the PT government completely ignored the threat that Carnival represented for the worsening of the pandemic in Brazil.

WSWS (2023-02-27). Der Spiegel asks: "Is the CIA hunting Assange's supporters?" wsws.org The material in the German newspaper further substantiates claims that the US government has waged an illegal global campaign against Julian Assange, WikiLeaks and their supporters.

WSWS (2023-02-27). UK government agrees deal with European Union on Northern Ireland trade. wsws.org The "Windsor framework" deal was secured Monday, after hundreds of hours of negotiations, and announced in a joint press conference by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

WSWS (2023-02-27). This week in history: February 27-March 5. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

Zack Linly (2023-02-27). Elon Musk Defends 'Dilbert' Creator's Racism As More Newspapers Dump Comic Strip. newsone.com Scott Adams, cartoonist and author and creator of "Dilbert," poses for a portrait in his home office with his new book "How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life" on January 6, 2014, in Pleasanton, California. | Source: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images / Getty | Let's talk about the audacity of whiteness (or "caucasity," if you will). White people who have spent their entire lives oblivious to systemic racism and how it benefits them at the expense of Black people and people of color are suddenly hyper-aware of racial animosity in America and across…

Zack Linly (2023-02-27). White Student Sues Howard University For Racial Discrimination After He Was Expelled. newsone.com Source: Jeff Greenberg / Getty | You know—there's a reason why some Black people prefer to exclude white people from Black spaces. It's not so much about anti-whiteness as much as it is about Black people needing to be able to discuss issues within the Black community away from the white gaze and without the input of white people who have not had the lived experience of being Black in America. | So, what are we to make of a white man who makes the decision to attend an

Zero Hedge (2023-02-27). US Military Aid to Ukraine Exceeds the Costs of Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-27). The Stage is Set for Hybrid World War III. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar A powerful feeling rhythms your skin and drums up your soul as you're immersed in a long walk under persistent snow flurries, pinpointed by selected stops and enlightening conversations, crystallizing disparate vectors one year after the start of the accelerated phase of the proxy war between US/NATO and Russia. That's how Moscow welcomes…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-27). NATO's Growing Military Presence in Latin America and the Caribbean. libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein At present, it has become customary to speak of NATO's expansion "towards Eastern Europe", which, while effective, is a reductionist concept. The truth is that since the end of the bipolar world, the United States, believing itself to be the master of the world, has used NATO to expand throughout the planet….

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-27). East Palestine: American Chernobyl. libya360.wordpress.com Reporter Jeremy Loffredo joins The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal to discuss his reporting from East Palestine, Ohio, where private police and corporate-controlled environmental groups are controlling the response to a massive detonation of chemicals that has polluted the small town's waterways and air. East Palestinian and small business owner, Bob Figley is worried about the health…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-02-27). European Antiwar Protests Gain Strength as NATO's Ukraine Proxy War Escalates. libya360.wordpress.com Stavroula Pabst and Max Blumenthal Europeans are storming the streets in unprecedented numbers to protest NATO's proxy war in Ukraine and their own declining living standards. The Grayzone has covered demonstrations and interviewed protest leaders in several countries since the war erupted. Athens, Greece —— This February 21, several thousand Greeks filled Athens' streets to denounce NATO and…

Ann Brown (2023-02-27). Woman Finds Roach In Chicken, Has To Fight With Manager Of Slim Chickens To Get Refund. moguldom.com A patron at a popular fast food franchise Slim Chickens restaurant in Pensacola, Florida, found a roach in her husband's chicken tender. But when she complained to a manager, she said it was a battle to get a refund. The customer, Haile Kirkland, 30, posted about her experience on Facebook, and…

Isheka N. Harrison (2023-02-27). Renita Ward Is Running for 5th Ward Alderman, Wants To Lead With Inclusion, Collaboration And Compassion. moguldom.com When Renita Ward moved to Chicago in 2007, she fell in love with the city and decided to make it her forever home. Now the healthcare attorney and pastor wants to serve her community differently by running for the 5th Ward Alderman seat. Election day is Tuesday, Feb. 28. When people go to the polls …

Ann Brown (2023-02-27). Famous Dilbert Cartoon Writer Scott Adams Tells Whites Get the Hell Away From Black Americans, They Can't Be Fixed. moguldom.com The creator of the popular "Dilbert" cartoon, which is syndicated in newspapers nationwide, has just canceled himself. Scott Adams went to his YouTube channel, "Real Coffee with Scott Adams," to express his dislike and mistrust of Black people in a racist rant on Feb. 22. Adams created the workplace-focused "Dilbert" comic strip in 1989. During …

Dana Sanchez (2023-02-27). Core PCE Price Index Inflation Report Higher Than Expected: How Inflation Can Break America. moguldom.com Despite U.S. Federal Reserve efforts to slow inflation, the PCE or personal consumption expenditure index — the Fed's preferred measure of inflation — rose a higher-than-expected 5.4 percent in January, reflecting an accelerating pace of spending and rising prices after a few months of trending down. Even after adjusting for inflation, spending rose 1.1 percent …

Ann Brown (2023-02-27). Hollywood Prophet Harvey Weinstein To Spend Rest Of Life In Prison After Sentencing For Sexual Assault. moguldom.com Disgraced film producer and media mogul Harvey Weinstein, 70, has been sentenced to 16 years for an L.A. rape conviction. He was previously convicted of sex crimes in New York, for which he was sentenced to 23 years in prison. His new sentence will run consecutively, giving him a total of 39 years behind bars …

Ann Brown (2023-02-27). After Being Accused of Satanic Theme At Super Bowl, Rihanna Reported To FCC Over Alleged Sexual Performance. moguldom.com Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime spectacular on Feb. 12 drew all kinds of reactions. Some loved the 13-minute performance, complete with a multitude of dancers. Some complained that Rhianna's performance was low-energy. It even caused viewer complaints to the Federal Communications Commission. But the color of her outfit—-red—-seems to have sparked a rumor that the show …

Eds. (2023-02-27). Chile: in memory of Carlos and Pinochet's caravan of death. mronline.org Every dawn, during my daily walk to the foothills of the Andes, I pass by the Tobalaba Aerodrome, a facility that caters to a wide variety of private aircraft. In a year marking the 50th anniversary of the coup against the democratically elected government of Salvador Allende, that airport arouses less affable feelings.

Eds. (2023-02-27). Nearly half of Canadians aged 18 to 34 support socialism. mronline.org Fewer (32%) said income taxes should be raised on all citizens except those with low income to finance socialism, and the fewest (20%) said a purchase tax on goods and services should be imposed to fund socialism.

Eds. (2023-02-27). How degrowth can help reduce global conflict. mronline.org Defined as an equitable and democratic reduction of energy and material throughput targeted at rich nations and the globally wealthy, degrowth has grown in popularity over the last few years with growing political support.

Eds. (2023-02-27). The forest in the city: two years of forest defense in Atlanta, Georgia. mronline.org The campaign to

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-27). Japan's PM Says Tokyo Will Buy 400 US-Made Tomahawk Missiles. news.antiwar.com Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday that his country plans to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles from the US, a deal that will break from Tokyo's post-World War II policy of only having weapons for self-defense purposes. It was first revealed in December that Japan planned to purchase Tomahawks, which have a range of over 1,000 …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-27). Yellen Visits Ukraine to Discuss $10 Billion in New Budgetary Aid. news.antiwar.com Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Ukraine on Monday to discuss an additional $10 billion in new budgetary aid for the country, assistance that goes directly to the government to pay for things like government services and pensions. While in Kyiv, Yellen announced that Ukraine would be receiving $1.2 billion as the first tranche of the …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-27). China Protests After US Spy Plane Flies Through Taiwan Strait. news.antiwar.com A US Navy surveillance plane flew through the Taiwan Strait on Monday amid heightened tensions between the US and China, drawing a rebuke from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA). The PLA's Eastern Theater Command said in a press release that China "opposes the US's action, which has deliberately disrupted the regional situation and jeopardized the …

Dave DeCamp (2023-02-27). Egypt's Foreign Minister Visits Syria for First Time Since 2011. news.antiwar.com Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Monday, making him the highest-level Egyptian official to visit Syria since war broke out in the country in 2011. Shoukry visited Syria to express Egypt's support following a devastating earthquake that killed at least 5,900 people in Syria and 44,000 in …

news.un (2023-02-27). Human Rights Council: Russia responsible for 'widespread death and destruction' in Ukraine. news.un.org UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday once again added his voice to international condemnation of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, telling the Human Rights Council that it had "triggered the most massive violations of human rights we are living today".

news.un (2023-02-27). UN and partners appeal for $4.3 billion for aid operations in Yemen. news.un.org Donors are meeting in Geneva on Monday to raise $4.3 billion to provide support and protection for 17.3 million people in war-torn Yemen, which remains among the world's most severe humanitarian crises.

news.un (2023-02-27). Israel-Palestine: UN envoy gravely concerned over killings and retaliatory attacks. news.un.org Following the latest wave of violence between Israelis and Palestinians, UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland on Monday appealed for both sides to take action towards addressing core issues fuelling their conflict.

news.un (2023-02-27). 'No words' to explain people's suffering in Türkiye: A UN Resident Coordinator blog. news.un.org There are "no words" to explain the level of suffering of people in Türkiye following the hugely destructive earthquake which hit the country – as well as Syria – in early February, says Alvaro Rodriguez, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Türkiye.

news.un (2023-02-27). Libya: Bathily proposes election support body, as public frustration mounts. news.un.org Twelve years after its revolution, political tensions in Libya remain high, and its leaders face a "major legitimacy crisis" amid widespread public frustration, the UN's senior official in the country told the Security Council on Monday, announcing plans to create a new mechanism in support of crucial elections.

news.un (2023-02-27). Armenia: Rights experts commend laws to curb use of mercenaries. news.un.org Independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council on Monday welcomed Armenia's commitment to combat the use of mercenaries and private security companies, following an eight-day mission to the country.

Dick Nichols (2023-02-27). Spain: Pedro Sánchez launches 'class war' election campaign. greenleft.org.au With elections due in the next 12 months, Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) prime minister Pedro Sánchez is hoping his pro-worker posture will be enough to secure victory over the right and keep the independence movement at bay, writes Dick Nichols.

Susan Price (2023-02-27). Green Left News podcast launched. greenleft.org.au Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist round up the latest news from Australia and around the world in this new podcast.

Sarah Anderson (2023-02-27). Garment Workers Take on Wage Theft and Wall Street. inequality.org

Anonymous Contributor (2023-02-27). Report Back from Jordan Peterson Protest in Seattle, WA. itsgoingdown.org Report back from recent demonstration against far-Right guru Jordan Peterson in so-called Seattle, WA. On February 16th and February 17th the Paramount Theater, one of several theaters owned and operated by the Seattle Theater Group (STG), played host to pseudo-scientist, transphobic, misogynist Jordan Peterson. This was a rescheduled engagement from Peterson's tour in spring 2022,…

Puget Sound Anarchists (2023-02-27). Experiences in Thurston County Jail and Thoughts Towards Tearing It All Down. itsgoingdown.org

_____ (2023-02-27). China's Lithium Empire and the New Spheres of Sino-American Conflict. journal-neo.org For a long time, the world has been gripped by a rivalry between the two major superpowers, the People's Republic of China and the United States, which is primarily economic in nature but inevitably affects science and technology. Any significant technological advancement becomes a field of Sino-American competition. Lithium-ion batteries (LIB), for example, are now …

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