Daily Archives: May 2, 2022

2022-05-02: News Headlines

Reel Work May Day Labor Film Festival (2022-05-02). Sunday 5/1: May Day March in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific Avenue and Water Street, Downtown Santa Cruz…

WSWS, the 4th International (2022-05-02). Sunday 5/1: 2022 International May Day Online Rally. indybay.org This will be an online celebration. Time of the event is given in US Pacific Time.

_____ (2022-05-02). Curfew For Anniversary Of Odessa Massacre That Sparked Rebellion. popularresistance.org Authorities in the Ukrainian port city of Odessa have set a 24-hour curfew from May 1-3 to prevent protests commemorating the burning alive on May 2, 2014 of 48 people who had rejected the U.S.-backed coup in Kiev earlier that year. | The city, which is "(under the control of Ukrainian troops) announced the introduction of a 'curfew' in the city from 22-00 on May 1 to 5-00 on May 3. For the duration of the 'curfew' Odessans are not allowed to leave their homes," said the group Repression of the Left and Dissenters in Ukraine in a Telegram post. "Obviously, this decision of the authorities is due to the fact that…

____ (2022-05-02). At NATO's behest, Japan continues to pressure ASEAN members against Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Associated PressMay 1, 2022 Japanese, Vietnamese leaders reject use of force in Ukraine Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed the war in Ukraine with Vietnamese leaders on Sunday and said they agreed on the respect for international law and rejection of the use of force. Japan has condemned Russia's invasion and joined Western nations in …

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2022-05-02). Ukraine Hunts Down "Traitors Helping Russia" covertactionmagazine.com State terror operations that follow from CIA playbook contradict saintly image of Zelensky promoted in the U.S. media. Ukrainian President …

Evan Reif (2022-05-02). Nazis and The Beast: The Arrest of Gonzalo Lira. covertactionmagazine.com Are American journalists collaborating with Nazi terrorists to silence dissent? There is another war going on in Ukraine. A war …

Staff (2022-05-02). International Workers' Day 2022: Behind bars and in the streets, Palestinian workers lead the resistance. samidoun.net "The imperialist-Zionist-[reactionary Arab regime] alliance safeguards not only the imperialist interests, but the Zionist interests and the interests of the ruling reactionary bourgeois class in the area as well. We must build the alliance of the workers and peasants, Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian, Arab, Middle Eastern, and internationally, that destroys this alliance. We are one hundred …

Staff (2022-05-02). Chavismo Commemorates 3 Years since Failed Coup Led by Guaidó and López (Photos). orinocotribune.com This Saturday, April 30, three years after the People's Victory Day against the failed coup, which took place on the same day in 2019, was commemorated. From the Altamira bridge, Diosdado Cabello, first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), pointed out that, "today we can shout to the world that traitors will never return to Venezuela again." | During his speech, from the same place where the extreme right, led by former deputy Juan Guaidó and fugitive Leopoldo López, tried to carry out a coup against President Nicolás Maduro Moros, Cabello warned that "if today the Venezuelan oppositi…

rqorinoco (2022-05-02). NATO and AUKUS: the makings of an Asian NATO. orinocotribune.com Jenny Clegg—Apr 27, 2022 | In this recent presentation to the International Manifesto Group webinar,

_____ (2022-05-02). Yemen's Tragedy and US-Saudi Maneuvers. journal-neo.org Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi has resigned and handed over power to a new body, the President's Leadership Council (PLC). He sacked his vice-president Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar in a sudden development believed to have been prompted by new US and Saudi tricks. According to media reports, the kingdom "rewarded" the move by promising $3bn …

Staff (2022-05-02). Amir-Abdollahian, Karzai discuss Afghanistan over phone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister expressed hope that with the acceleration of the process of forming an inclusive government, the ways will be paved for Afghanistan to expand its cooperation with its neighbors.

Staff (2022-05-02). Buy original saffron from Zarchin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Saffron has long been one of the most widely used spices in Iranian homes, which gives the food a pleasant taste and also its seductive smell, indicates genuine Iranian food.

Staff (2022-05-02). Two explosions heard in Russia's Belgorod. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Two powerful blasts were heard in the Russian city of Belgorod in the early hours of Monday morning, regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov wrote on Telegram.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-05-02). 8 dead, 16 injured in weekend shootings in Chicago. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — At least 8 people were shot dead and 16 injured in a number of shooting incidents in Chicago over the weekend, local media reported.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-05-02). Teacher Day in Iran; Commemoration of Ayatollah Motahari. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Iran is celebrating Teachers' Day which marks the day in memory of Ayatollah Morteza Motahari who was assassinated on May 1, 1979.

Staff (2022-05-02). Two Iraqi military forces killed in ISIL attack on Anbar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Two Iraqi military forces were killed in ISIL terrorist group attack on army bases in Anbar province.

____ (2022-05-02). Turkey continues waging war at home and abroad. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagMay 1, 2022 Another 19 terrorists have been neutralized in Syria The Turkish Armed Forces have launched another operation against PKK/YPG [Kurds]. As a result of the operation, 19 more [Kurds] were neutralized. The statement came from the Turkish National Defense Ministry, AZERTAC reported. According to the report, three of the [Kurds] were killed in …

K.R. (2022-05-02). Popular Religions Take Turns in Directing the New Age. indybay.org What direction is being taken with popular new age religion? We have seen the emergence and influence of countless religious beliefs, however, some of these influences can be further constructed and implemented for the sake of order.

Michael webster (2022-05-02). Treasures in and Around the Salton Sea. indybay.org Human settlement in the Southwest dates back over 12,000 years many believe its much older. Dwellings archaeological remains, arrow points, baskets,pictographs and other artifacts attest to people roamed the land.

Brenda Norrell (2022-05-02). TigerSwan Spy Documents at Standing Rock are Public Records. Victims Appeal Lawsuit. indybay.org The Water Protectors of Standing Rock were the focus of two court actions this week. The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled that 60,000 spy documents of TigerSwan are public records to be released. In a separate court action, Water Protectors injured by rubber bullets and projectiles fired by law enforcement filed an appeal of a class-action civil rights lawsuit. It was earlier thrown out by the court which sided with law enforcement.

Lynda Carson (2022-05-02). Non-profit affordable housing developers and property managers operating illegally. indybay.org Property Managers Operating Illegally:…

Santa Cruz Archaeological Society (2022-05-02). Thursday 5/12: Eco-Archaeology and Environmental Stewardship in the Santa Cruz Mountains. indybay.org Online Event…

Palestinian Heritage Committee (2022-05-02). Sunday 5/15: Palestinian Cultural Day. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | James P. McEntee Plaza | 70 West Hedding Street | San Jose, CA 95110…

Labor Video Project (2022-05-02). Shut It Down! OEA Strikes & ILWU Shuts Docks In Fight Against Privatization. indybay.org Oakland Education Association members went on strike against the closures of 11 schools in the Black and Brown community. Schools and Labor Against Privatization SLAP initiated a rally at Oscar Grant Plaza next to Oakland City Hall. Following the rally and a march Action Committee Against Privatization organized picketing of the port to protest the privatization of the port and schools.

Leon Kunstenaar (2022-05-02). Oakland Sees Day of Action to Stop Privatization. indybay.org Oakland teachers, ILWU labor union and supporters demand stop to Howard Terminal Stadium and end to School closures…

Lynda Carson (2022-05-02). John Stewart Company Seeks Property Managers. indybay.org

Lynda Carson (2022-05-02). Property managers operating illegally face $20,000 in fines and or 6 months in jail. indybay.org

UC Santa Cruz Center for Racial Justice (2022-05-02). Friday 5/6: Recognizing Invisible Labor in the University: Ways Forward. indybay.org Register Here: ucsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s-BLvUG0StS7ErSqa07VdQ

WorkWeek (2022-05-02). WorkWeek 4-28-22 Protest At AFL-CIO On Gov Funding & El Golpe,US Labor, the CIA, & Coup. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the collaboration of the AFL-CIO with the CIA and National Endowment For Democracy NED in the attacks on trade unionists at the Mexico City Ford assembly plant and also against South African BTR workers who were on strike. The AFL-CIO gave millions to Zulu Chief Buthelezi who then organized thugs to attack and murder union strikers and their families.

Angela (2022-05-02). Saturday 4/30: Virtual documentary screening: "Palestine 1920: The other side of the Palestinian story" indybay.org

SJPL, SJ Clean Energy Program (2022-05-02). Thursday 5/12: San José Clean Energy Virtual Community Conversation. indybay.org Online event…

Labor Video Project (2022-05-02). Corporate Capture Of OSHA & US Gov Corruption Cover-up With OSHA Lawyer Darrel Whitman. indybay.org WorkWeek interviews Darrell Whitman, former Federal OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program lawyer and investigator about the take-over of the agency and US Labor Department by the corporations that they are supposed to regulate and do oversight over.

Novasutras (2022-05-02). Sunday 5/1: Climate + Land + Water Celebration. indybay.org lawn near lighthouse 701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz…

Fight Back (2022-05-02). Red Theory: On the negation of the negation. fightbacknews.org In our study of the three laws of dialectics presented by Engels, we've examined the law of contradiction and the law of the transformation of quantity into quality. Finally, Engels says that the third law of dialectics is the "law of the negation of the negation." | We have seen that Mao Zedong has argued that the law of contradiction is the primary law of dialectics. In our last article we looked at how the transformation of quantity into quality was, in fact, an instance of the law of contradiction. Here, we will examine Mao's argument against the negation of the negation as a dialectical law. | First, what…

Staff (2022-05-02). Feria de Turismo de Cuba 2022 se celebrará esta semana en Varadero. cubadebate.cu Varadero -catalogado hace poco como la segunda mejor playa del mundo según los usuarios de Tripadvisor- se reafirma como el principal polo del país. No en vano será la sede de la XL Feria Internacional FITCuba-2022, que desde este martes 3 hasta el próximo 7 de mayo reunirá a agencias de viajes, turoperadores y líneas aéreas, entre otros.

Staff (2022-05-02). Inauguran planta generadora de oxígeno medicinal en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Una planta generadora de oxígeno medicinal fue inaugurada hoy en el hospital provincial Abel Santamaría Cuadrado, de Pinar del Río, con capacidad para 60 metros cúbicos por hora y de ese modo, abastecer a la mayor institución del territorio. La instalación de unas 48 plantas en ese tipo de centros asistenciales, en tanto ya existen 20 en suelo nacional.

Staff (2022-05-02). El tiempo: Chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en centro y oriente. cubadebate.cu 🌦Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte oriental, con poca nubosidad en el resto del país. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado y se nublará a partir del mediodía en oriente, con chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que durante la tarde y la noche se extenderán a la región central. En occidente las lluvias serán aisladas.

Staff (2022-05-02). Ricardo Alarcón en mi memoria. cubadebate.cu La alegría de los cubanos por los masivos y combativos actos realizados este Primero de Mayo, quedó empañada por la triste noticia del fallecimiento del compañero Ricardo Alarcón. Ricardo, a quien conocí en el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores en la ya lejana década de los años sesenta del pasado siglo, siempre me decía que era más joven que yo.

Staff (2022-05-02). Amor por Cuba desde pequeños. cubadebate.cu Trabajadores de la salud, la educación, la cultura, el deporte, la construcción, el transporte, el turismo, entre otros sectores, desfilaron en La Habana este domingo. Entre ellos, los más pequeños de la casa acompañaron a sus padres, abuelos, vecinos en este día. Ellos, con esa corta edad, este Primero de Mayo también demuestran su amor por Cuba.

Staff (2022-05-02). Raúl sobre el Primero de Mayo: "Tengo el corazón lleno de alegría" cubadebate.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro aseguró sentirse muy feliz al comprobar el respaldo de millones de cubanos a la Revolución durante las multitudinarias marchas por el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. "Tengo el corazón lleno de alegría", dijo Raúl Castro en un vídeo compartido en Twitter por el Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC).

Paul Haeder (2022-05-01). May Day is International 'Thank a Worker' Day. dissidentvoice.org "As far as I'm concerned, those people don't exist." — Arizona Republican Governor Jack Williams, telling farm workers they'd be arrested if they were to strike and boycott during harvest seasons (May 1972). May Day harkens back to celebrations of spring, a renewal and fertility. In Rome, I witnessed one such event: the festival of …

Contributing Writers (2022-05-01). Russian Ops in Ukraine: Pentagon Sends Old Vehicles and Ukraine's True Colors Begin to Show/ By Brian Berletic, The New Atlas. marktaliano.net READ MORE: Watch the BBC Debunk its own Denial of Nazis in Ukraine/ By Brian Berletic — Mark Taliano Brian Berletic: Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for May 1, 2022 1. US continues sending old equipment including M113 tracked armored transports; 2. US is not discussing sending US-made air defense systems — likely …

Alan MacLeod (2022-05-01). An Intellectual No-Fly Zone: Online Censorship of Ukraine Dissent Is Becoming the New Norm. orinocotribune.com By Alan Macleod — Apr 25, 2022 | "Censorship is the last resort of desperate and unpopular regimes. It magically appears to make a crisis go away. It comforts the powerful with the narrative they want to hear, one fed back to them by courtiers in the media, government agencies, think tanks, and academia." — Chris Hedges | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA — Google has sent a warning shot across the world, ominously informing media outlets, bloggers, and content creators that it will no longer tolerate certain opinions when it comes to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. | Earlier this month, Google AdSense sen…

Anonymous103 (2022-05-01). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 1, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2022-05-01). Explosion And Sabotage Attack In Russian Border Regions (Photos, Video). southfront.org

_____ (2022-05-01). The Little-Known International Charter At The Center of Ukraine War. popularresistance.org In 1999, the United States and the 56 other participating states of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) signed a charter in Istanbul that is another intentionally ignored key to understanding the war in Ukraine. | The OSCE is the world's largest regional security organization . It claims to engage in political dialogue – that is, a forum for political dialogue on a wide range of security issues. There are 57 OSCE member states that cover three continents – North America, Europe and Asia. The policies the OSCE deliberates over include security issues such as arms control, terrorism, good…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-05-01). Kiev is Losing the Fight for the Donbass. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter In this April 9, 2021, file photo, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits eastern Ukraine, where Russia-backed separatists have been battling Ukrainian troops in a conflict. © (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP, File Claims that Ukraine is set for victory on the ground are Kiev and Washington's wishful thinking at best Western media…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-05-01). Ukraine attacks Russian military site in Belgorod region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — One person was injured in a fire on a Russian defense ministry facility in the southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, media have cited Belgorod region governor as saying on Sunday.

____ (2022-05-01). Putin, Zelensky both invited to G20: Indonesian president. ecns.cn The G20, he said, plays a catalyst role in the recovery of the world economy, adding that he had telephone conversations with both leaders of Russia and Ukraine this week.

____ (2022-05-01). China reiterates call for peace between Russia, Ukraine through talks. ecns.cn China has always supported Russia and Ukraine to overcome difficulties and continue negotiations, and welcomes all efforts by the international community conducive to promoting peace talks," Zhao said.

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