(2022-07-15). How Trump and John Bolton attempted a coup in Venezuela. multipolarista.com 
Donald Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton wrote a book, "The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir," detailing the US coup attempt and hybrid war against Venezuela.
(2022-07-15). Fast-moving storm system in the Mid-Atlantic region results in missing persons, hundreds of thousands without power. wsws.org Tornado-force winds ripped through the heavily-populated Washington D.C. region, leaving hundreds of thousands without power as homes in southern Virginia were swept away by record flooding.
(2022-07-14). Climate change drives wild weather. ecns.cn Evidence that climate change is causing or contributing to extreme weather events and natural disasters around the world is growing every day, threatening the lives and jobs of hundreds of millions of people, scientists and analysts said.
(2022-07-15). US Secret Service deleted text messages sent between January 5-6, 2021. wsws.org The stunning revelation confirms the central role of the US Secret Service in Trump's coup plot.
(2022-07-15). American imperialism meets its blood-soaked clients in the Middle East. wsws.org The US president is visiting Saudi Arabia to advance the predatory interests of the American ruling class, seeking to maintain its global domination and suppress domestic unrest.
(2022-07-15). Mass anti-government protests hit Albania. wsws.org Thousands of people, enraged over skyrocketing prices for fuel and food, poured onto the streets of Tirana last week to demand the resignation of the government.
(2022-07-14). Put development at center of int'l agenda: Chinese minister. ecns.cn China's ecology and environment minister on Thursday called on countries to put development at the center of the international agenda.
(2022-07-14). Stabilize growth while reining in inflation, Li says. ecns.cn Premier Li Keqiang has called for parallel steps to stabilize economic growth and prevent inflation, saying that the foundation of the ongoing economic recovery is not yet solid and greater efforts must be made to enforce policy measures that have already been rolled out.
(2022-07-15). Joshua Schulte convicted on all counts in second trial over 2017 leak of Vault 7 cyberwarfare trove published by WikiLeaks. wsws.org Former CIA software developer Joshua Schulte was found guilty on nine charges related to a 2017 hack of a large library of spying software and computer viruses used by the intelligence agency to spy on individuals through their smartphones and smart TVs.
(2022-07-15). Yale historian Timothy Snyder promotes anti-Russian racism. wsws.org The anti-Russia diatribes of Professor Timothy Snyder are acquiring a pathological character. He is moving ever more closely toward open advocacy of the physical obliteration of Russia and the extermination of its population. One detects in his writings the stench of genocidal racism.
(2022-07-14). Russia legalizes special economic measures to support military operations abroad. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Thursday allowing the government to take special economic measures to support the armed forces during their counter-terrorism and other operations abroad.
(2022-07-14). Mile-long school buses head to U.S. lawmaker's office to honor children shot dead, demand gun control. ecns.cn A mile-long yellow school bus convoy on Thursday headed to pro-gun right U.S. Senator Ted Cruz's home and office in Houston, the largest city of gun-friendly state Texas, to honor thousands of young victims of gun violence across the country and demand gun control reform.
(2022-07-15). Major crypto lender files for bankruptcy. wsws.org In documents filed yesterday, Celsius Network revealed it had a $1.2 billion shortfall in its balance sheet resulting from what CEO Alex Mashinsky said were poor investment decisions and unanticipated losses.
(2022-07-15). Another Houston police murder. workers.org 
Houston "Say his name! Jalen Randle." This chant went on for over 45 minutes, on the way to and outside of the downtown Houston Police headquarters. The crowd had marched from City Hall, and their chants were echoing off the skyscrapers. Randle's parents and family members were joined by 50 . . . |
(2022-07-15). WW photographer on panel 'How We Stay Free'. workers.org 
The Paul Robeson House Museum sponsored a panel discussion at the Philadelphia Museum of Art July 10, featuring Philadelphia activists who contributed to the Museum's recently released book, "How We Stay Free." The book is described as "an anthology-in-action for an uprising that remains unfinished." From left, co-editor Fajr Muhammad, . . . |
(2022-07-15). The push-pull of the abortion rights struggle continues in the US. peoplesdispatch.org In the few weeks that have passed since the United States Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24, stripping abortion rights from millions of women, the people of the United States have continued to fight back. Despite assurances, the response from the Biden administration to protect the fundamental right has been deemed resoundingly inadequate. | "The mass of the people will have to flood into the streets, and will have to remain in the streets," Monica Illyrich, a young organizer with the Party for Socialism and Liberation, told Peoples Dispatch. "We will have to do everything they can to let the…
(2022-07-15). Saudi King Salman, His Sons and Airbus. fairobserver.com Last month, a London court heard how a senior executive and associate of an Airbus subsidiary paid over $11.5 million ( £9.7 million) in bribes to Saudi Arabian military officials to secure lucrative contracts for the UK government. The case, which was first exposed by Private Eye in 2016, relates to a UK government deal to…
(2022-07-15). Does the Future Belong to People Who Profit Off Our 'Excessive Wealth Disorder'? inequality.org
(2022-07-14). Chinese premier stresses consolidating recovery, stabilizing economy. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has stressed consolidating the foundation of economic recovery, calling for efforts to bring the economy back on a normal track as soon as possible and keep it running within a reasonable range.
(2022-07-15). Confirman renuncia de Gotabaya Rajapaksa a la presidencia de Sri Lanka. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Parlamento de Sri Lanka afirmó que el nuevo presidente será elegido en los próximos siete días desde la renuncia de Rajapaksa.
(2022-07-14). Xi inspects Shihezi City of Xinjiang. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited Shihezi City on Wednesday afternoon during an inspection tour in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2022-07-15). Tres niños fallecen tras deslizamiento en Antioquia, Colombia. telesurtv.net Según las primeras evaluaciones, hubo un represamiento en la parte alta del centro educativo tras el sonido la mayoría de los niños lograron salir.
(2022-07-14). China to build international agricultural breeding center in Hainan. ecns.cn An international agricultural breeding center will be built in south China's tropical province of Hainan, with aims to meet the global challenge of climate change and ensure food security.
(2022-07-15). All IYSSE candidates elected to Berlin's Humboldt University student parliament. wsws.org The IYSSE's strong result is also an expression of the growing support for a socialist and internationalist perspective among students and young people.
(2022-07-14). Chinese FM spokesperson refutes 'debt trap' claim. ecns.cn A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday refuted the so-called "Chinese debt trap" claim, saying that it is pure disinformation and a narrative trap created by those who do not hope to see China-Africa cooperation pick up speed.
(2022-07-14). Xi stresses protecting cultural heritage after watching ethnic performance in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, watched a show of the Kirgiz ethnic minority epic Manas at the Museum of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Wednesday morning.
(2022-07-15). Rajapakse formally resigns as Sri Lankan president after fleeing to Singapore. wsws.org Rajapakse flew into Singapore yesterday afternoon, emailing his resignation letter last night to Parliamentary Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.
(2022-07-14). Grand jury indicts U.S. Buffalo shooter on federal hate crimes, firearms charges. ecns.cn A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted Payton Gendron on 27 counts of federal hate crimes and firearms charges in the mass shooting at the Tops grocery store on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo, U.S. state of New York, two months ago.
(2022-07-15). Australia: COVID-19 leave payments scrapped amid cost-of-living crisis and rising infections. wsws.org The federal government's decision to axe the payments will leave many workers with no choice but to work while infectious, further accelerating the spread of the virus.
(2022-07-14). Admission letters catch eyes of freshmen. ecns.cn When newly admitted college students receive their letter of admission this summer, they may get more than just a mundane letter.
(2022-07-14). Chinese scientists sequence genome of 14,000-yr-old human. ecns.cn Scientists have unveiled a Late Pleistocene human genome from southwest China. Their findings were published online in the journal Current Biology on Thursday night.
(2022-07-14). China to further stabilize foreign trade in H2. ecns.cn China will take a raft of measures to stabilize and improve the quality of foreign trade in the second half of the year (H2) to consolidate its resilience, a commerce official said Thursday.
(2022-07-14). Chinese envoy calls on upcoming Colombian gov't to consolidate peace. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy on Thursday called on the upcoming Colombian government to further consolidate peace in the country.
(2022-07-15). California port truckers stage protest against state law affecting independent contractors. wsws.org Hundreds of truck drivers protested and picketed on Wednesday at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in demonstrations that sprawled along the 110 Freeway, bringing traffic to a halt.
(2022-07-15). Primeros días de ola de calor deja 43 muertos en España. telesurtv.net La mayoría de los fallecidos sobrepasaba los 85 años, con alguna enfermedad de base.
(2022-07-15). ONU reconoce rol de Gustavo Petro para la paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net El representante de la Misión de Verificación del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU invitó a la comunidad internacional apoyar al próximo presidente colombiano.
(2022-07-14). Mainland denounces DPP's sinister aim of damaging cross-Strait relations. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority for its sinister intention of deliberately obstructing exchanges of compatriots across the Taiwan Strait and damaging cross-Strait relations.
(2022-07-15). Michigan's Hillsdale College set to expand far-right charter schools. wsws.org Despite its small size and remote location, Hillsdale College is playing a massively outsized and wholly reactionary role in government policy and attacks on democratic rights.
(2022-07-15). The theatrical quest: British director Peter Brook (1925-2022). wsws.org His artistic seriousness, which resulted in some hugely influential productions over seven decades, was informed by wide study and knowledge of international theatre history and technique.
(2022-07-14). South Pacific region a stage for cooperation, not an arena for vicious competition: FM. ecns.cn The South Pacific region should be a stage for cooperation, rather than‚ÄÇan arena for vicious competition, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday.
(2022-07-15). Destituyen a segunda vicepresidenta de Asamblea ecuatoriana. telesurtv.net Aunque el órgano determinó que Yeseña Guamaní incumplió sus funciones, mantendrá su curul como asambleísta.
(2022-07-15). Irán y Rusia acuerdan impulsar cooperaciones nucleares pacíficas. telesurtv.net Delegaciones de los dos países aseguran que la profundización de las relaciones diplomáticas dejarán sin efecto las sanciones estadounidenses.
(2022-07-14). Chinese premier pledges to ease burden of receiving medical treatment. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has stressed the need to reduce the burden that people face in receiving medical treatment, and to advance medical reforms.
(2022-07-15). Presidente de Chile convoca a mejor redistribución de la riqueza. telesurtv.net "Tenemos que apuntar al crecimiento, fomentar la productividad, trabajar de conjunto el Estado con el sector privado, y distribuir de manera más justa la riqueza", indicó el presidente.
(2022-07-15). Mujeres en EE.UU. presentan demanda contra Uber por casos de abuso. telesurtv.net Según el informe de Uber sobre seguridad de junio, la empresa confirmó haber recibido 3.824 denuncias de agresiones sexuales en los años 2019 y 2020.
(2022-07-15). Australian journalist Andrew Fowler says the persecution of Assange is a "symptom of a declining empire" wsws.org "If Assange is extradited to the US the future will be bleak indeed for anyone who wants to stand up against the military and industrial interests that have led us to climate catastrophe and, once again, talk of war."
(2022-07-15). Gobierno de Argentina resalta crecimiento paulatino de la economía. telesurtv.net Movimientos políticos, organizaciones sociales y militantes en Argentina han alertado que en medio de este contexto es imprescindible un salario básico universal.
(2022-07-14). Throat swab robots will ease burden on medics. ecns.cn Testing for COVID-19 normally has kept clinicians clad in medical protective gear working for hours. But sample collecting is stepping closer to full automation with the development of yet another robot.
(2022-07-14). Xi says Xinjiang is a hub in Belt and Road cooperation. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said as the Belt and Road cooperation advances, Xinjiang is no longer a remote corner but a core area and a hub.
(2022-07-15). "Hell on Earth!"—US railroad workers speak out against intolerable working conditions. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site has received a large volume of comments from railroad workers across the United States in recent days, which we are publishing to bring attention to our world audience the conditions in the industry.