(2022-01-21). Dozens killed, wounded in Saudi attack on a prison in Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — Yemeni sources on Friday reported that dozens of people have been killed and injured in a Saudi-led coalition airstrike on a prison in northwest Yemen.
(2022-01-21). U.S. Says 'Wants Peace Not War' as It Arms Ukraine to the Teeth. strategic-culture.org Washington has decided to ramp up the push for war against Russia using Ukraine as a proxy — and using a twisted narrative about Russian aggression and invasion. | American Secretary of State Antony Blinken is shuttling across Europe this week Ukraine has…
(2022-01-21). Democrats' pretend fight on voting rights comes to its predictable end. wsws.org The Biden administration and the Democratic congressional leadership have used the voting rights legislation in a cynical effort to mobilize black and other minority voters to go the polls in 2022.
(2022-01-21). Another Nail in the Coffin of American Democracy. zcomm.org After giving the 'deep six' to Biden's Build Back Better bill last month, Democrat Senators Manchin & Sinema followed up with a coup d' grace for Voting Rights too. Both desperately needed bills are now DOA…
(2022-01-21). Stoltenberg: NATO arming, training Ukrainian troops for conflict with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stoltenberg Says NATO Helping Train Ukraine Forces to Resist Russia NATO is helping train Ukrainian forces to resist a possible Russian invasion of their country, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. "We are training, helping Ukraine with equipment, training their forces so they can resist. They have an inherent right for self defense," Stoltenberg …
(2022-01-21). US sanctions anti-NATO Ukrainian politicians. rt.com 
The Biden administration accused the two opposition politicians of working for Moscow to undermine Ukraine's Western-backed government | The US Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned two Ukrainian MPs — Taras Kozak and Oleg Voloshyn — and two former officials — Volodymyr Oliynyk and Vladimir Sivkovich, accusing them of participating in a Moscow-backed conspiracy to destabilize the pro-Western government of Volodymyr Zelensky. | "Russia has directed its intelligence services to recruit current and former Ukrainian government officials to prepare to take over the government of Ukraine and to c…
(2022-01-21). Ukraine patrolling Black Sea with Turkish combat drone. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com From TASS. The Ukrainian armed forces showcased a Turkish Bayraktar TB2 combat drone during last year's large-scale U.S./NATO Sea Breeze war games in the Black Sea, so no one in Russia should be surprised by the development, however much they may pretend to be. ==== Ukrainian army's Bayraktar drone patrolling Black Sea waters — media …
(2022-01-21). Video: Canada deploys special operations troops to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Canada's spec-ops unit deployed in Ukraine — media Against the background of military escalation by Russia, Canadian special forces operators have been deployed in Ukraine. This contingent is part of the Canadian Special Operations Regiment…. "A Canadian Special Forces has been deployed in Ukraine amid rising tensions between the NATO-Russia military alliance," the statement said. …
(2022-01-21). Mapuche Political Prisoners Denounce Punitive Sentencing. itsgoingdown.org 
As young people, we are here in the dungeons of this prison, enduring this unjust sentence given to us by a state-sanctioned court. For us Mapuches, there is no justice, only racism. For the poor Chileans it is the same. We all know that in this country justice is for the rich who manage all of the capital.
(2022-01-21). We are human, but in the dark we wish for light: The Third Newsletter (2022). mronline.org 
For over a decade, Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been in and out of Egypt's prisons, never free of the harassment of the military state apparatus.
(2022-01-21). Africa-China Relations: South-South Cooperation or a New Imperialism? libya360.wordpress.com Kristin Plys, Amenophis Lॠand Abdulhamid Mohamed Author and activist, Vijay Prashad elucidates in The Darker Nations, the 'Third World' is not a place, but a political project. In the mid-twentieth century, at the height of US hegemony, the Global South imagined political, economic, and social emancipation. One important incarnation of this was the Bandung Conference…
(2022-01-21). Morocco Drives a War in Western Sahara for Its Phosphates. libya360.wordpress.com Vijay Prashad View of Western Sahara taken during ISS Expedition 56. Bou Craa is the site of a phosphate deposit of over 1.7 billion tons. (Image by Public Domain) In November 2020, the Moroccan government sent its military to the Guerguerat area, a buffer zone between the territory claimed by the Kingdom of Morocco and the Sahrawi…
(2022-01-21). We Are Human, but in the Dark We Wish for Light. dissidentvoice.org 
Carelle Homsy (Egypt), Liberté Egypte, 2009. For over a decade, Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been in and out of Egypt's prisons, never free of the harassment of the military state apparatus. In 2011, during the high point of the revolution, Alaa emerged as an important voice of his generation and since then has been a …
(2022-01-21). Abiy Ahmed: GERD won't only benefit Ethiopia but Sudan and Egypt too. plusnews.ug 
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Dr Abiy Ahmed, has revealed that the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam (GERD) built by Ethiopia on the Blue Nile will not only benefit the people of Ethiopia but also the downstream countries Egypt and Sudan. The giant hydropower dam, when completed will become Africa's largest hydroelectric power generator and the …
(2022-01-21). Ethiopia receives additional 2.2 mln doses of Chinese-donated COVID-19 vaccines. ecns.cn The Chinese government on Thursday donated an additional 2.2 million doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines to Ethiopia, giving a boost to the East African nation's vaccination efforts.
(2022-01-21). Iran, China, Russia warships fired naval targets successfully. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — In a trilateral Combined Naval Drill entitled "Maritime Security Belt 2022", Iranian, Russian and Chinese warships fired towards naval targets successfully.
(2022-01-21). Kenya voices readiness to welcome Iranian investors. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — The Economic Attaché of Kenyan Embassy to the Islamic Republic of Iran announced that his country is ready to attract Iranian investors eagerly.
(2022-01-21). Destabilization of Ukraine: "Washington Needs a War and is Trying to Drag Russia into One" libya360.wordpress.com Alexander Lemoine The International Center for Strategic Intelligence (ICSI) decreed in mid-January in Ukraine the red risk level (penultimate), which means an extreme probability of a crisis and serious conflict, travel to this country is not recommended. ICSI raised the risk level after the failure of diplomatic negotiations between Nato and Russia. According to the…
(2022-01-21). Is Perfidious Erdogan Destroying Russia for The Great Turan? journal-neo.org 
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is notorious for slippery dealings with supposed allies whether NATO or the EU. However his greatest perfidy seems now to be directed against Turkey's relationship with Putin's Russia. Over the past two or more years in its dealings with Ukraine, Armenia, Syria, Libya and now most recently, in the failed …
(2022-01-21). Global Research Weekender: Will Ukraine be Russia-NATO's War Theatre? globalresearch.ca The recent US-Russia strategic dialogue on Ukraine has been anything but successful, only raising tensions between Moscow and Washington. Demands from Moscow fell on deaf ears as Washington escalates its war propaganda which constitutes the pretext for war in the …
(2022-01-21). Canadian foreign minister's Ukraine visit underscores Ottawa's backing for US-led war drive against Russia. wsws.org Joly went out of her way to proclaim Canada's support for Ukraine joining NATO, a move Moscow would consider akin to an open declaration of war.
(2022-01-21). Headlines for January 21, 2022. democracynow.org U.S. Secretary of State Meets Russian Counterpart Amid Impasse over Buildup on Ukraine Border, Jan. 6 Committee Asks Ivanka Trump to Testify; Georgia DA Requests Grand Jury for Trump Probe, Jamaal Bowman Among 28 Arrested at Peaceful Voting Rights Protest, Sen. Mitch McConnell Suggests Black Voters Are Not "Americans", Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposes First-of-Its-Kind Election Police Force, FBI Searches Home of Arizona Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, U.S. Bombed Syrian Dam in 2017 Despite Warning That Tens of Thousands Could Die, Market Explosion in Lahore, Pakistan, Kills 3 People, Massive Blast and Fire Kills…
(2022-01-21). UK Dispatches 30 Elite Troops to Ukraine Amid Escalation Fears, Reports Suggest. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Kingdom has sent a group of around 30 elite troops to Ukraine to train the country's armed forces on anti-tank weapons transferred to Kiev by London amid concerns about the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis, Sky News reported.
(2022-01-21). Czech Republic to provide Ukraine with weapons, ammunition. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Czech Republic ready to supply Ukraine with weapons, ammunition Defense Minister of the Czech Republic Jana ƒåernochová reaffirmed the government's readiness to supply Ukraine with military material…. *** At the same time, the minister noted that the supply of arms or ammunition to Ukraine should be coordinated with other countries, including Visegrad countries [the Czech …
(2022-01-21). ACLU Lawyer: Biden Is "Hiding Behind CDC" to Keep Pushing Trump-Era Anti-Immigrant Title 42 Policy. democracynow.org 
As the Biden administration marks its first year in office this week, we look at the president's ongoing defense of Trump-era anti-immigration policies. Department of Justice lawyers were in court Wednesday to defend the Trump-era order known as Title 42, which has been used to expel hundreds of thousands of migrants at the border without screening them for asylum. The policy was touted as a way to control the spread of COVID-19, even though top CDC officials say it's not needed to contain the virus. We speak with the ACLU's Lee Gelernt, who is the lead lawyer challenging the Biden administration's use of Title 4…
(2022-01-21). Responses to Israeli and South African Apartheid. dissidentvoice.org Paul Fletcher, Australian Federal Minister for the Arts, in an article entitled "Festival boycott the futile work of 'useful idiots'" (The Australian, 21/1/2022) falsely stated: "When Australians look at Israel, what they see is the only multi-party democracy in the Middle East — not an "apartheid state"". The facts: (1). Notwithstanding a century-long Palestinian Genocide …
(2022-01-21). HK's prosperity, stability brook no interference: commissioner's office of Chinese foreign ministry in HK. ecns.cn The Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Friday strongly disapproved of and firmly rejected the so-called Hong Kong-related resolution of the European Parliament, which smeared Hong Kong's democracy and freedom, called for sanctions against central government and HKSAR government officials, and asked for boycott of Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
(2022-01-21). Wednesday 1/26: Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism w/ Historian A. Appelbaum. indybay.org Online event (FREE)…
(2022-01-21). Afghanistan Faces "Tsunami of Hunger" as U.S. Sanctions Crash Country's Economy. democracynow.org 
The World Food Program has warned Afghanistan faces a "tsunami of hunger" as the economy continues to collapse, due in part to U.S. sanctions and the freezing of Afghan assets following the Taliban takeover of Kabul. Meanwhile, President Biden once again defended his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan on Wednesday without acknowledging the humanitarian crisis that followed his exit. We speak with journalist Jane Ferguson, who recently traveled to Afghanistan to report on the collapse of basic government services and the various factors that led to the collapse of the economy, which she says was "co…
(2022-01-21). 'I Have Always Had Black America's Back': Black America Responds To Biden's Press Conference. moguldom.com President Joe Biden held a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 19, during which he reiterated his claim to have Black America's back — particularly in the area of voting rights — despite being unable to get critical voting rights legislation passed. At one point during the conference, NBC's Kristen Welker, relayed the frustration she'd heard …
(2022-01-21). A Silent Turkish-Russian Standoff in Kazakhstan. libya360.wordpress.com Yeghia Tashjian Recent turmoil in Kazakhstan highlighted another Russian-Turkish fault line in Central Asia Photo Credit: The Cradle Turkey's dream of a common army for Turkic countries may have been dashed by the quick Russian-led CSTO operation to subdue violent unrest in Kazakhstan early this year. Long seen as the pole of stability in Central Asia,…
(2022-01-21). At least one in 10 workers out with COVID at Amazon's JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island. wsws.org A leaked internal document has revealed that a large portion of the workforce at Amazon's JFK8 warehouse on Staten Island in New York City were out due to COVID-19 last week.
(2022-01-21). A place of hope in a time of spiralling crisis. mronline.org 
South Africa has many moments in its long history of struggle that are recognised internationally as turning points. These include the Sharpeville massacre in 1960, the Soweto uprising in 1976 and Nelson Mandela's release from prison in 1990.
(2022-01-21). Lenin's Socialism — From the Perspective of the Future: Some considerations. mronline.org 
Lenin's theory of socialism directly derives from the views of Marx and Engels, and it is manifest in his famous work, 'The State and Revolution.'
(2022-01-21). The 700,000 Club: Joe Biden's Deportation Frenzy. mronline.org 
In under a year, the Biden regime has detained and deported more asylum seekers than his predecessor, demonstrating that there is an alignment among the U.S. political elites—of both parties—when it comes to creating and enforcing racist, inhumane laws.
(2022-01-21). Top Analyst Darius Dale: More Pain Coming For Bitcoin Price, Potential 80-90% Haircut From All-Time High. moguldom.com Darius Dale, bitcoin, crypto, Markets and EconomyME, 42 Macro,podcast, podcast ,Anthony Pompliano,worst case scenario, Bitcoin prices have always been volatile with drastic upswings and deep lows. Since reaching its all-time high of $68,700 in November 2021, the No. 1 cryptocurrency is down by around 45 percent. In the 24 hours between Jan. 20 and Jan. …
(2022-01-21). Lawyer Hakeem Muhammad And D Rose Podcast Unpack Drill Rap, Profit, And Self-Destruction. moguldom.com Drill rap is celebrated the world over, but it is also roundly criticized for glorying violence. Back in the day, even message hip-hop was called into question for voicing images of despair in the Black American community. The debate continues: are the messengers to blame for the lyrics, or is society to blame for providing …
(2022-01-21). Opinion: Empty Gestures From Democrats Equate To Unfulfilled Promises. moguldom.com When talk of putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 dollar bill surfaced, initially, I was happy. I was excited. For one because I believe that Harriet Tubman is the greatest hero in the history of the United States. Also, because of the prospect of no longer having to see Andrew Jackson's face. But after the …
(2022-01-21). The King of Black Male Studies, Dr. Tommy Curry, Wins Oxford University Press Award For 'Best Of Philosophy'. moguldom.com Dr. Tommy Curry — a renowned scholar, author and philosophy professor who focuses on Africana and Black male studies — has been recognized by the Oxford University Press for one of his recent works. Curry's scholarly paper — "Must There Be an Empirical Basis for the Theorization of Racialized Subjects in Race-Gender Theory?" — received …
(2022-01-21). Russian Central Bank Proposes Ban on Crypto And Crypto Mining, Says It Looks Like Pyramid Schemes. moguldom.com Russia, the third-largest crypto mining nation in the world, has proposed a ban on the use and creation of all cryptocurrencies domestically, citing threats to its monetary policy sovereignty, financial stability and citizens' wellbeing. In a report published Jan. 20, the Bank of Russia said the crypto market is showing "signs of a financial pyramid …
(2022-01-21). Bitcoin Slices Through $40K Support Like Butter Following Stock Market Losses. moguldom.com 
The price of Bitcoin dropped below the key $40,000 level, hitting $37,884 at 7: 45 a.m. EST on Jan. 21, down 9.8 percent in the last 24 hours and more than 21 percent in the last 30 days, as a global market selloff spreads to cryptocurrencies. Wall Street's major indexes dropped into negative territory Thursday. The …
(2022-01-21). Carrying on the Chronicles of the Taiwan Issue. journal-neo.org 
The last article on the Taiwan issue in NEO focused on the referendum held on December 18 2021, on four questions. Of those four questions, only one has any real foreign policy implications, touching as it does on the relations between Taiwan's current leadership and Washington, its main supporter in the international community. The referendum …
(2022-01-21). What does the Future Hold for the Arab World in Transition? journal-neo.org 
For most of the past decade, the Arab world has been facing many complicated, although at times overlapping problems, as it struggled to overcome political turmoil and historical transition that followed the 2011 Arab spring and its ramifications. It seems that the dramatic events that changed the region mark an important milestone in the modern …
(2022-01-21). Maduro and Putin Ratify Multidimensional Alliance During Phone Call. orinocotribune.com 
The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, held a telephone call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in which they ratified the multidimensional alliance between both nations. | Both leaders provided updates on the advances in cooperation on a wide range of issues, and highlighted that there has been an increase of 12% in commercial exchange. | They also highlighted advances in economic, health, and military issues, in addition to increased air connectivity between Caracas and Moscow. | President Maduro took advantage of the telephone conversation to thank Russia for its support in the fight against th…
(2022-01-21). EPA to require Midwestern utilities clean up coal ash waste. nationofchange.org The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold utilities in several Midwestern states accountable for coal ash waste. The agency announced it will require these utilities to clean up their coal ash waste. Coal ash waste, produced by coal-burning power plants, has been dumped into giant pits or ponds for decades. But coal ash waste is …
(2022-01-21). Military Spy Drones: How Domestic U.S. Drone Integration is Propelling Next Wave of Killer Drone Proliferation. covertactionmagazine.com Drones, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), were developed for war. The idea was first conceived in World War I and …
(2022-01-21). Are Used Car Prices Bankrupting Workers? cepr.net The news media have been constantly hyping inflation in recent months. While everyone has been seeing the huge rise in gas prices over the last year (that's what happens when the world reopens after a pandemic), used car prices have risen almost as rapidly. From December 2020 to December 2021 they rose 37.3 percent. This accounted for 1.03 percentage points of the 7.0 percent overall inflation in the last year. | We know the story of these price increases. A fire in a semiconductor plant in Japan has created a worldwide shortage of semiconductors, which has slowed car production. With people unable to get new car…
(2022-01-21). Promises kept? Joe Biden's first year at home and abroad. nationofchange.org When President Biden's victory in the 2020 presidential election was followed by the election of two Democratic senators in Georgia, it looked like his Democratic Party, with total control of the country's federal government, would be able to make big changes demanded by a majority of American voters. It also appeared that the progressive wing …
(2022-01-21). Al-Haq Condemns Attack by the Israeli Occupying Forces on Birzeit University Students. orinocotribune.com On Monday afternoon, on 10 January 2022, the Israeli Occupying Forces (IOF) raided Birzeit University campus, north of Ramallah, arresting five students in front of the eastern university entrance.Approximately 14 members of the IOF, some with regular uniforms and others from special forces, some of whom were masked, attacked student representatives as they attended a meeting of student unions (political fractions) in Birzeit University. Local sources say that the IOF drove a white windowless van, usually used for moving goods, with a Palestinian registration plate to access the grounds of the university campus,…
(2022-01-21). We Must Fight, We Must Resist w/Zitkato, cohost of Bands of Turtle Island! anchor.fm Yet another great episode with the host of Bands of Turtle Island, Zitkato! Hope you enjoy it! Check out Zitkato's stuff: Patreon is "Zitkato's Research and Podcasting" and other content can or will be found on Jacobin, the Real News Network, Red Media, and Bands of Turtle Island! If you're interested in donating, please reach out to indefenseofliberation@gmail.com…