(2023-01-31). Russia Offers Scholarships for 200 Indian Students. infobrics.org 20 of the scholarships are for doing MBBS…
(2023-01-31). Russian Railways Plans to Increase Container Traffic to China. infobrics.org Russian Railways has plans to negotiate an increase in the number of container trains via Zabaikalsk with Chinese partners to ten ones per day…
(2023-01-31). Russia Offers Scholarships for 200 Indian Students. infobrics.org 20 of the scholarships are for doing MBBS…
(2023-01-31). Russian Railways Plans to Increase Container Traffic to China. infobrics.org Russian Railways has plans to negotiate an increase in the number of container trains via Zabaikalsk with Chinese partners to ten ones per day…
(2023-01-31). Moscow Seeks Cooperation in Metro Projects, Waste Management, Smart Cities Development with India. infobrics.org Alexey Bondaruk, deputy head of Department of external economic and international relations, Government of Moscow, said that firms in the Russian capital city can provide consultancy in these areas…
(2023-01-30). China's New Foreign Minister Tours Africa. journal-neo.org 
On January 9 of this year, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang began an eight-day trip to the African continent, having been appointed to…
(2023-01-30). Turkey is Developing 21st Century Weapons. journal-neo.org 
Turkey remains a key element in the overall geopolitical architecture of the Middle East and the Mediterranean. On the occasion of the upcoming celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic, the country is demonstrating to the world the very significant capabilities of its national armed forces and its military-industrial complex …
(2023-01-30). Chris Hedges: Will Julian Assange Ever Be Freed? popularresistance.org The film Ithaka, the title taken from a poem by C.P Cavafy, chronicles the slow-motion torture and execution of the Australian journalist Julian Assange, currently awaiting extradition to the United States in a high security prison in London. It charts his journey from publisher of the most important revelations of our generation of fraud, war crimes, lies and corruption by the powerful to his refuge for seven years in the Ecuadorean Embassy in London from 2012 to 2019, his seizure and arrest by British police, who enter the embassy to detain him, and harsh imprisonment in Belmarsh prison where he currently fight…
(2023-01-30). Launch Of The International People's Tribunal On US Imperialism. popularresistance.org After two years of dedication, we are excited to officially announce the launch of the International People's Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, and Economic Coercive Measures. This project is a first-ever international effort to build systems of accountability—rooted in global cross-movement solidarity—both within and outside of the law, to challenge the violence of imperialism through sanctions. With an impressive group of internationally renowned jurists from across the world, we interrogate sanctions not from the perspective of those who enforce them, but from the perspective of t…
(2023-01-30). War With China Could Come As Soon As 2025. popularresistance.org Aim for the head." This is the message blasted out by four star Air Force general and Air Mobility Command head General Michael A. Minihan about the preparation needed for a potential war between the US and China in two years. | Gen. Minihan's rhetoric is reminiscent of his keynote speech at the Air & Space Forces Association's Air Space & Cyber Conference in September. In that address, Minihan expresses his aggressive mentality stating, "Lethality matters most…When you can kill your enemy, every part of your life is better. Your food tastes better. Your marriage is stronger." | A memo obtained by NBC…
(2023-01-30). Georgia Governor Declares State of Emergency Amid Protests Against Atlanta Cop City. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-30). Colombia's capital Bogota awarded for failing crime policy. colombiareports.com Colombia's capital Bogota saw public security plummet in 2022 mainly due to a sharp increase in armed robberies, municipal statistics indicate. According to Bogota's Security Secretary, armed robberies went up…
(2023-01-30). Ned Kelly and the brutal story of capital punishment in Australia. greenleft.org.au Michael Adams new book, Hanging Ned Kelly: Elijah Upjohn, the hangmen and the underbelly of colonial Australia, exposes how executioners were forced to do the colonial ruling classes' dirty work. Alex Salmon reviews.
(2023-01-30). A Responsibility to Wonder: Pioneering Neuroscientist Charles Scott Sherrington on the Spirituality of Nature. transcend.org "We have, because human, an inalienable prerogative of responsibility which we cannot devolve…not… even upon the stars. We can share it only with each other."
(2023-01-30). Big Tech to US Congress: Listen to Taylor Swift and Go after Ticketmaster, Not Us. transcend.org 25 Jan 2023 – Lobbyists for tech giants asked US Congress to focus less on Facebook, Google, and Amazon. Congress was happy to oblige.
(2023-01-30). Burkina Faso Ejects French Troops. transcend.org On 18 Jan 2023, the government of Burkina Faso made a decision to ask the French military to depart from the country. France entered the Sahel region in 2013. The ejection of France does not mean that there will be no NATO countries in the region. Both the US and UK have a large footprint from Morocco to Niger.
(2023-01-30). (Castellano) Fany Kuiru Es Elegida la Primera Mujer Coordinadora de la COICA. transcend.org 27 enero 2023 – Es la primera vez en 38 años de historia de la COICA que una mujer presidirá la organización que representa a más de 0 pueblos indígenas de 9 países de la Amazonía.
(2023-01-30). (Franàßais) Amilcar Cabral : l'anticolonialisme comme ´ patrimoine commun à l'humanité ª. transcend.org 20 janvier 2023 – Il y a ans, le 20 janvier 1973, sous l'instigation de la dictature portugaise, était assassiné Amilcar Cabral (1924-1973), l'une des principales figures des luttes anticolonialistes. Il mourrait quelques mois seulement avant l'indépendance de la Guinée-Bissau et du Cap-Vert.
(2023-01-30). (Italiano) Fare Storia e Memoria E' Necessario. Il Percorso Atipico Proposto da Collettivamente Memoria per Il Giorno Della Memoria 2023. transcend.org Silenzio. Dal Silenzio. Al silenzio. Il percorso per il Giorno della Memoria 2023, proposto dal progetto culturale Collettivamente memoria, ha un andamento circolare: dal silenzio al silenzio. A' rebours. Et vice-versa.
(2023-01-30). (Italiano) Memoria della com-passione. transcend.org 27 Gennaio 2023 – Nel giorno in cui si fa giusta e meditata memoria della Shoah, è giusto esprimere solidarietà al popolo ebraico, nel clima di un discorso franco e sincero.
(2023-01-30). Josip Broz Tito and Che Guevara Speak. transcend.org In 1959, Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito received the members of the Cuba Goodwill Mission led by Dr. Ernesto 'Che' Guevara. The historic Tito-Che conversation contextualized in the history of the Non-Aligned Movement and Yugoslavia-Cuba relations.
(2023-01-30). Palpable Peace: The Institution of the Iconic Christmas Tree (Part 3). transcend.org The pagan origins and customs associated with the institution of the Christmas Tree, as observed in the 21st Century.
(2023-01-30). Planetary Impalement by Stakeholder Capitalism? transcend.org "Stake" as a Strategic Metaphor Promoted by the World Economic Forum…
(2023-01-30). Remembering Robert Parry, Who Died 5 Yrs Ago Today. transcend.org 27 Jan 2023 – The founder of Consortium News died five years ago today. Robert Parry had an illustrious career as an investigative reporter for the Associated Press, Newsweek and PBS Frontline, best-known for his revelations in the Iran Contra scandal and the October Surprise.
(2023-01-30). Tensions in the Asian Trinity: China  ; Japan  ; U.S.A. transcend.org 26 Jan 2023 – After five years of growing tensions among China Japan and the U.S.A., U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make an official visit to Beijing on 5-6 February 2023. There is a long list of possible issues to discuss although the list of common actions may be much shorter.
(2023-01-30). The Belmarsh Tribunals Demand Justice for Julian Assange. transcend.org 26 Jan 2023 – The US government's impulse to control information and manipulate public opinion to support war is deeply ingrained. The past twenty years 'War on Terror' is no exception. Sophisticated PR campaigns, a compliant mass media and the Pentagon's pervasive propaganda machine all work together.
(2023-01-30). The Nightmare of NATO Equipment Being Sent to Ukraine. transcend.org 24 Jan 2023 – The West's recent approval of more military assistance for Kiev risks nuclear nightmare, fails Ukrainian expectations, and rebukes the WWII history enshrined in a prominent Soviet war memorial in Berlin. Today the White House decided that it would send about 30 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, a political cover for Germany that decided to ship 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Kiev.
(2023-01-30). The Rules-Based International Order and the Foggy Bottom Blues. transcend.org The four words Rules Based International Order are surrounded by controversies. I will review some controversies as a prelude to a proposal. The proposal will recommend discarding the currently dominant discourses that are, as Michel Foucault might say, the historical conditions of the possibility of RBIO discourse.
(2023-01-30). The Winter of Our Discontent: Mind's Accommodation to Disparate Experiences. transcend.org
(2023-01-30). The World Economic Forum and the World Health Organization Are Elevating Themselves above the World's Governments. transcend.org 15 Jan 2023 – "In the last three years, the common people's exclusion from what is still sold as a democratic process has reached a pinnacle." — Peter Koenig, former senior economist for the World Bank and the World Health Organization…
(2023-01-30). Ukraine: The War That Went Wrong. transcend.org 29 Jan 2023 – NATO support for the war in Ukraine, designed to degrade the Russian military and drive Vladimir Putin from power, is not going according to plan. The new sophisticated military hardware won't help.
(2023-01-30). Sunday 1/29: Emergency March and Rally: Justice for Tyre Nichols in Oakland. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza (14th & Broadway) | Oakland…
(2023-01-30). May 14 will be Turkey's Most Consequential Election in History. juancole.com 
( Globalvoices.org)  ; This year marks the 100th year since the founding of the Republic of Turkey. May 14 of this year will also mark Turkey's highly-anticipated general election. Pundits who have been watching the country's political turmoil brought by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) describe the upcoming May vote as crucial — …
(2023-01-30). Sunday 1/29: San Jose: Vigil for the Mass Shooting Victims in Half Moon Bay, Oakland & Monterey Park. indybay.org San Jose City Hall | 200 E Santa Clara St, | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2023-01-30). Sunday 2/5: Confronting capitalism's crises with bold, revolutionary leadership. indybay.org New Valencia hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco (@ Ellis Street)…
(2023-01-30). Tuesday 1/31: Report from Peru – Sharpening Class Conflict and Protests. indybay.org Please join the Zoom discussion: us02web.zoom.us/j/85907977991?pwd=YnBPbFFwcStueEJtcEFUVnN6ais0UT09…
(2023-01-30). Heard Museum in Phoenix Harbors O'otham and O'odham Remains. indybay.org While promoting itself as the premiere showcase of American Indian Art, the Heard Museum in Phoenix has harbored the remains of Native ancestors, and one of its board members has worked for the most protested companies in Indian country, violating human rights and sacred places. Ofelia Rivas, Tohono O'odham elder said, "America and international collectors have a morbid pride in their exhibits of human remains and sacred items. They will never conquer the sacred essence of these people and items."
(2023-01-30). Oil Industry Seeks Supreme Court Review of California Offshore Fracking Ban. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-30). Chris Hedges: Ukraine: The War That Went Wrong. mintpressnews.com NATO support for the war in Ukraine, designed to degrade the Russian military and drive Vladimir Putin from power, is not going according to plan. The new sophisticated military hardware won't help.
(2023-01-30). Friday 1/27: Half Moon Bay: Candlelight Vigil for the Farms Mass Gun Violence Victims (multi languages). indybay.org Mac Dutra Plaza | 504 Main Street | Half Moon Bay, CA 94019…
(2023-01-30). Friday 1/27: Half Moon Bay: Vigilia con velas por las víctimas del incidente del tiroteo masivo. indybay.org Mac Dutra Plaza | 504 Main Street | Half Moon Bay, CA 94019…
(2023-01-30). Losing First Amendment Reverses War of Independence. Daniel Ellsberg. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-30). Reports: Airstrikes Hit Refrigerator Trucks on Syria-Iraq Border. news.antiwar.com Airstrikes targeting a convoy of trucks launched by unidentified aircraft were reported on the Syria-Iraq border on Sunday. According to The Times of Israel, Syria's Sham FM radio station and other local media reports said six refrigerator trucks were hit. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) also reported six refrigerator trucks were targeted …
(2023-01-30). Russia Accuses Ukraine of Killing 14 in Hospital Strike Using US-Provided HIMARS. news.antiwar.com On Saturday, Russia accused Ukrainian forces of killing 14 people and injuring 25 in a strike on a hospital in the eastern Luhansk oblast using US-provided HIMARS rocket systems. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed the strike took place in the town of Novoaidar and called it a "deliberate" attack on civilians. "A deliberate missile strike …
(2023-01-30). Zelensky Says Ukraine Needs More New Weapons, Faster. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said Ukraine needs to secure the supply of new weapons from its Western backers and that arms deliveries need to speed up. "It is very important to maintain the dynamics of defense support from our partners. The speed of supply has been and will be one of the key …
(2023-01-30). FDA Advisers Vote to Replace Original COVID Vaccine with Bivalent Boosters Despite Lack of Clinical Trial Data. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-30). China logs increasing online retail sales of agricultural products in 2022. ecns.cn Online sales of China's farm produce rose 9.2 percent year on year to 531.38 billion yuan (about 78.58 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed on Monday.
(2023-01-30). 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang: CENC. ecns.cn A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Shaya County of Aksu Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at 7: 49 a.m. Monday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2023-01-30). WTO members confront U.S. abuse of security exception for protectionist purpose. ecns.cn Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have denounced the United States for its abusive series of appeals against the global trade watchdog's panel rulings over its import tariffs and flawed labeling of goods origins, urging the country to fulfill its obligations as a WTO member and stop its unilateral and protectionist moves.
(2023-01-30). Chinese shuttlers win two titles at Indonesia Masters. ecns.cn Chinese shuttlers collected two gold medals on Sunday at the 2023 Indonesia Masters.
(2023-01-30). Homeless camps illegal in US states. ecns.cn More unsheltered people in the United States are living in tents or sleeping on the streets as states and municipalities tighten rules to make homeless camps illegal.
(2023-01-30). Popular TV soap sends hordes of tourists Dali's way. ecns.cn The appeal of country life and finding inner peace in a quiet, ancient town close to grasslands and lakes, far from vehicles and laptops, drew large numbers of tourists to Yunnan province's Dali Bai autonomous prefecture during this year's Spring Festival.
(2023-01-30). China surpasses U.S. in key innovation metric, Washington report says. ecns.cn A study finds China has surpassed the US in one key measure of innovation and is making major strides in another, SCMP reported on Jan 24.
(2023-01-30). Rare scene of a golden eagle 'taking a lamb for a ride' in Beijing. ecns.cn A photographer captured rare footage of two golden eagles swooping down on domesticated lambs in a mountainous area of Beijing's Fangshan District, leaving onlookers in awe as one of the giant birds of prey flew away clutching a helpless lamb.
(2023-01-30). Chinese Lunar New Year parade kicks off in Chicago. ecns.cn A parade celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year was held on Sunday in Chinatown on the South Side of Chicago, the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the city.
(2023-01-30). Covid to affect people who haven't been infected most: expert. ecns.cn Currently, the COVID-19 epidemic will mostly affect the group that has not been infected yet, which accounts for about 15 to 20 percent of the total population in China, said Professor Lu Mengji from the Institute for Virology of the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany on Sunday.
(2023-01-30). Xinjiang plans to invest over 80 bln yuan in road construction. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region plans to invest 83.2 billion yuan (about 12.3 billion U.S. dollars) in road construction in 2023, according to the regional transport department.
(2023-01-30). China's cultural, tourist market rebounds during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn If there is one phrase to describe the past Spring Festival holiday, it is "Ren Shan Ren Hai," a Chinese idiom meaning there are many people out there.
(2023-01-30). At least 17 killed, 70 wounded in mosque blast in Pakistan's Peshawar. ecns.cn At least 17 people were killed and 70 others wounded after a powerful blast hit a mosque in Pakistan's northwest Peshawar city on Monday, police and hospital officials said.
(2023-01-30). China's mobile IoT connections account for 70% of world's total. ecns.cn China's mobile Internet of Things(IoT) users have expanded rapidly. As of the end of 2022, the number of IoT connections has reached 1.845 billion, an increase of 447 million from the end of 2021, accounting for 70 percent of the world's total, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information.
(2023-01-30). Mortgage loan rates frequently adjusted for first-home buyers in China. ecns.cn As China established a dynamic mortgage rate adjustment mechanism on mortgage rates for first-time home buyers, more and more cities cuts the interest rates of housing loans after the spring festival.
(2023-01-30). COVID-19 virus enters low prevalence state in China: official. ecns.cn At present, the COVID-19 virus has entered a low prevalence state in China, and the epidemic situation is getting steadier across the country, said Mi Feng,spokesperson with the National Health Commission, at a press conference on Monday.
(2023-01-30). Shanghai launches action plan to stabilize growth, boost development. ecns.cn The municipal government of Shanghai on Sunday launched an action plan to expand demand, stabilize growth and promote development.
(2023-01-30). China resumes issuing port visas for Japanese citizens. ecns.cn China's immigration authorities announced on Sunday the resumption of the issuance of port visas and the 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy for Japanese citizens.
(2023-01-30). China's central bank to extend lending tools for carbon reduction. ecns.cn China's central bank said on Sunday it will extend three lending tools for carbon reduction as part of its efforts to support green development.
(2023-01-30). Mainland pledges to continue facilitating import of Taiwan food. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland remains committed to the promotion of economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait and will continue to facilitate the import of Taiwan food products, a mainland spokesperson said Sunday.
(2023-01-30). Zhang Yimou's new film brings 50,000 tourists to Yue Fei Temple in Hangzhou. ecns.cn About 50,000 tourists came to the Yue Fei Temple as Zhang Yimou's new film Man Jiang Hong, or Full River Red, stood out among all leading Chinese New Year movies, reaching the highest number in the past three years.
(2023-01-30). They Say: It doesn't make sense to impose travel restrictions targeting China. ecns.cn
(2023-01-30). Traditional Shehuo parade held in NW China's Xining. ecns.cn The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago.
(2023-01-30). China's Spring Festival sets off consumption boom. ecns.cn The film market also witnessed a "good start". As of Jan. 27, China's movie box office revenue reached nearly 6.76 billion yuan (about $998.5 million).
(2023-01-30). Hainan reports growing offshore duty-free sales during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn During the week-long Spring Festival holiday, which ended on Friday, duty-free shopping boomed in South China's island province of Hainan as its tourism gradually rebounded, unleashing new consumption vitality.
(2023-01-30). Peru: Amid nationwide rebellion, why hasn't Boluarte resigned? greenleft.org.au Jorge Escalante discusses the protest movement, the nature of the Boluarte coup government and what it might take to bring it down.
(2023-01-30). Los Angles: Riot police deployed against protest for Tyre Nichols. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – Hundreds of people marched and rallied January 27 demanding justice for Tyre Nichols, who was killed by five Memphis cops. Additionally, protesters demanded justice for LAPD victim Keenan Anderson, an African American teacher who was tazed to death, and for Manuel Esteban Paez Terán, an environmental activist assassinated by Georgia state troopers. Protesters condemned racist police terror with a banner that read "Stop Cop City" displayed on barricades in front of the police headquarters. A march ensued around the block with everyone chanting "No justice no peace!" and "Justice for Tyre!" | In l…
(2023-01-30). Selected Articles: The COVID-19 RT-PCR Test: How to Mislead All Humanity. Using a "Test" to Lock Down Society. globalresearch.ca 
By It is time for everyone to come out of this negative trance, this collective hysteria, because …
(2023-01-30). Wednesday 2/1: Learn about Free Tax Prep Help, Flood & Disaster Tax Rules, Low-Income Credits & more. indybay.org Online via Zoom (FREE) | Workshop is for both individuals and businesses…
(2023-01-30). Wednesday 2/1: Información sobre la ayuda GRATUITA para la preparación de impuestos y mas. indybay.org En línea usando Zoom (GRATIS)…
(2023-01-30). There is nothing to fear from China. indybay.org Non-interference in the affairs of other states and emphasis on what united them for mutual benefit were thus an important element of Chinese notions of cooperation from very early on, just as in Chinese philosophy existence presupposes coexistence. Individual rationality was supplemented in China early on by relational rationality.
(2023-01-30). Nuclear Notebook: United States Nuclear Weapons, 2023. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-30). After a 14,000 Km Voyage, the First Russian Crane Arrives in India. infobrics.org The first crane of Russian origin has been delivered to India, carried by ship from Saint Petersburg in a 14,000-km voyage that lasted for more than 20 days…
(2023-01-30). BRICS Appeal Mounts in Multipolar World. infobrics.org The BRICS countries, with about 42 percent of the world's population, have been gradually marginalized in the past decade. In the meantime, 2022 is considered an important turning point in the history of the group and its future role in the world…
(2023-01-30). Lula proposes BRICS currency, but makes unfriendly comments towards Russia and China. infobrics.org His government is evidently polarized between pro-Western and pro-BRICS groups.
(2023-01-30). At what point does NATO stop arming Kiev regime?>. infobrics.org "It's not just F-16s: fourth generation aircraft, this is what we want… …Apart from nuclear weapons, there is nothing left that we will not get," Yuriy Sak, an adviser to Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov, said.
(2023-01-30). BBC documentary on Gujarat riots is desperate British establishment attempt to smear Modi. infobrics.org London is frustrated that India's relationship with Russia continues to develop.
(2023-01-30). Kiev would be planning ethnic cleansing against Hungarians in Transcarpathia. infobrics.org Ukrainian neo-Nazi regime is systematically sending Hungarians to the front lines, endangering the survival of the ethnically Hungarian population of Transcarpathia.
(2023-01-30). The plan to abolish nuclear weapons. greenleft.org.au The setting of the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds to midnight reflects the consensus that Russia's Ukraine invasion has brought the world closer to nuclear war than at any time since the 1980s. Here is the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons plan.
(2023-01-30). Why Is Venezuela's Gold Still Frozen in the Bank of England? globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-30). Israeli Squatters go wild in Israeli-Occupied Palestinian West Bank, attacking Palestinians, Cars, Shops and Olive Orchards. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment)  ; On Saturday evening and Sunday, the Israeli-Occupied Palestinian West Bank descended into an orgy of violence on the part of militant Israeli squatters on private Palestinian land, with the Palestine Authority recording 144 squatter attacks, according to Kamil Ibrahim, reporting from Jerusalem for al-Ra'i. Each act of vandalism or violence …
(2023-01-30). The Real Failure of January 6th: How America's Insurrectionists Crossed the Rubicon of History. juancole.com 
( Tomdispatch.com )  ; Americans tuning into the television news on January 8th eyed a disturbingly recognizable scene. In an "eerily familiar" moment of "déjà vu," just two years and two days after the January 6th Capitol insurrection in Washington, D.C., a mob of thousands stormed government buildings in the capital city of another country …
(2023-01-30). Mother and daughter stop logging in Yarratt Forest. greenleft.org.au Two women have taken action to stop logging in Yarratt Forest, north of Taree, by suspending themselves from trees with ropes. Kerry Smith reports.
(2023-01-30). 2023 California Rosa Parks Day – Transit Equity Day. indybay.org Honoring the lifetime of service of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, we align with the movement for affordable, accessible public transportation – for everyone.
(2023-01-30). Records reveal Xianmin Guan of Fremont as slumlord owner of mass murder mushroom farms. indybay.org California Terra Garden Inc., Incorporation Papers:…
(2023-01-30). PPP loans to California Terra Garden Inc., mass murder mushroom farm. indybay.org Mass Murder At Half Moon Bay Mushroom Farm Allegedly Over $100.00 -…
(2023-01-30). "Secret Wars" & vice ADM Ann E. Rondeau now before US Court of Appeals / 4th Circuit. indybay.org Guilty of more than just dishonorable common crimes & false federal statements, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency & National Defense University trivialized, justified and even participated in neo-Nazi crimes, diluted the moral awfulness of clandestine death camps, & engaged in other barbarousness & corruption, incl. the reprehensible promoting of palpable traitors & narcotics traffickers.
(2023-01-30). 10 new albums that aim to change the world in 2023. greenleft.org.au Mat Ward looks back at January's political news and the best new music that related to it.
(2023-01-30). Sunday 2/19: Black History Month: Radical writers pose bold strategies for a revived freedom struggle. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. (at Ellis Street) San Francisco | Wheelchair accessible | Seven blocks from Civic Center BART, on or near Muni lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49…
(2023-01-30). Friday 2/17: My Boyfriend Apocalypse: Chapbook Reading and Writing Workshop with antmen pimentel mendoz. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2023-01-30). Scientists set Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight. greenleft.org.au The Doomsday Clock has crept the closest it is ever been as the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the minute hand to 90 seconds to midnight. Paul Gregoire reports.
(2023-01-30). Video releases of the murder of Tyre Nichols by murderous cops. indybay.org George Floyd Memorial:…
(2023-01-30). Thursday 3/2: World Premiere of 'Sojourner ZY: An Asian American Science Fiction Fantasy'. indybay.org Presidio Theatre on the Main Post | 99 Moraga Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94129…
(2023-01-30). History of Nuclear War. The "90 Seconds to Midnight": The Pentagon's 1945 "Doomsday Blueprint" to "Wipe the Soviet Union off the Map" globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-30). 51 Years of Crimes against Humanity: From Bloody Sunday in Derry, Northern Ireland to Croatia, Kosovo and Iraq. globalresearch.ca Almost forty years later: The 00 page Saville Commission Report into the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre in Derry, Northern Ireland, fails to identify who were the perpetrators, both within H.M government and the British Army.
(2023-01-30). Human Activity Has Degraded More Than a Third of the Remaining Amazon Rainforest, Scientists Find. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-30). Friday 1/27: Emergency Action: Justice for Tyre Nichols in San Francisco. indybay.org Powell and Market | San Francisco…
(2023-01-30). Rosa Luxemburgo y el ecosocialismo… indybay.org Rosa Luxemburgo y el ecosocialismo: | un amor correspondido…
(2023-01-30). Saturday 2/4: Giant Used Book Sale to Benefit Putting Revolution on the Map in 2023. indybay.org Revolution Books 2444 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, California…
(2023-01-30). Sunday 2/5: Big Used Bk Sale to Benefit Putting Revolution on the Map in 2023. indybay.org Revolution books | 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…
(2023-01-30). Friday 1/27: Emergency Protest for Tyre Nichols! Murdered by Memphis police! indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza, Oakland…
(2023-01-30). "Asia and Indo-Pacific region are important for NATO": Stoltenberg. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagJanuary 29, 2023 Jens Stoltenberg: Asia and the Indo-Pacific region are important for NATO NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited South Korea to strengthen the alliance's relations with its allies in Asia. *** "We need to strengthen the partnership between South Korea and NATO. Asia and the Indo-Pacific region are important for Europe and NATO," …
(2023-01-30). China could respond militarily to NATO buildup in East Asia: ex-colonel. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com South China Morning PostJanuary 29, 2023 As Nato chief visits South Korea and Japan, China will be high on agenda Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg's trip to South Korea and Japan next week is expected to lay the groundwork for their Indo-Pacific security partnership to guard against a "systemic challenge" from China. Stoltenberg will meet South …
(2023-01-30). NATO prepares for war in Baltic region. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMultinational Corps NortheastJanuary 28, 2023 NATO Force Integration Unit Latvia enables Allied counter-mobility On January 16-17, NATO Force Integration Unit (NFIU) Latvia hosted a counter-mobility workshop which allowed participants to build partnerships…and discuss military engineering plans specific to Latvia, including regional barrier activities of territorial forces. The workshop brought together around 40 military engineers and …
(2023-01-30). Eight fifth-generation Dutch warplanes land in Poland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandJanuary 30, 2023 Netherlands F-35s arrive in Poland Royal Netherlands Air Force fighter jets landed in Poland to take over NATO Air Policing flights in Baltic Sea region. A total of eight modern F-35 jets together with a detachment of approx. 150 men and women are now deployed to the Polish 22nd Tactical …
(2023-01-30). New S. Korean mission at NATO HQ: "What happens in Europe matters to Indo-Pacific, what happens in Asia matters to NATO" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOJanuary 29, 2023 Secretary General stresses value of NATO's global partnerships in visit to Republic of Korea NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg wrapped up a two-day visit to the Republic of Korea on Monday (30 January 2023) with talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol. The two leaders discussed…how to strengthen the Alliance's partnership with Seoul. …
(2023-01-30). Ninety Seconds to Midnight? orinocotribune.com By Scott Ritter— Jan 24, 2022 | A clear signal to the US leadership that there will be no survivors in any nuclear exchange between the US and Russia | The Russian guided missile frigate, the Admiral Gorshkov, is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, ostensibly heading toward the east coast of the United States, as part of a planned journey that began on January 4, 2023, and is expected to transit the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea. The Admiral Gorshkov is outfitted with 16 vertical launch tubes, each of which, in theory, could be armed with nuclear-capable Zircon hypersonic mis…
(2023-01-30). El Capitán Despaigne: "Concentrado en el Clásico para regalárselo a Cuba" cubadebate.cu Si hay un pelotero del que resulta imprescindible hablar en la última década del béisbol cubano es Alfredo Despaigne. Temible por su fuerza al bate en cuanto torneo nacional o internacional participe y presto siempre a conversar sin protocolos. El granmense será el capitán de la selección nacional al V Clásico Mundial.
(2023-01-30). Para Apuntar: El ámbito mediático en el proyecto de Ley de Comunicación Social. cubadebate.cu Ante la cercanía de su debate en la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y las interpretaciones que se le han dado en las redes a temas que contiene el Proyecto de Ley de Comunicación Social, Cubadebate irá apuntado a sus lectores diversos aspectos esenciales del proyecto para su conocimiento y análisis.
(2023-01-30). øQué novedades trae la Serie del Caribe Gran Caracas 2023? cubadebate.cu En Venezuela, tierra de petróleo, de ron y de chicha, de maravillas naturales, arepas, viva cultura y grandes peloteros, se celebrará la edición 65 de la Serie del Caribe, Gran Caracas 2023. El torneo, del 2 al 10 de febrero, reunirá por primera vez a ocho equipos, lo que implicará cuatro juegos al día y un total de 32 durante la etapa clasificatoria.
(2023-01-30). Sellos de timbre: øLa odisea de comprar o pagar a sobreprecio? cubadebate.cu Los sellos de timbre han ganado notoriedad en los últimos tiempos. No solo, quizás, por su escasez en las unidades de Correos de Cuba —donde único se comercializan de forma estatal—, sino por ser, tal vez, el único producto, en este desatino inflacionario tan cotidiano, que ha logrado multiplicar hasta 100 y un poco más su valor.
(2023-01-30). Continúan las movilizaciones en Perú, mientras la violencia sigue cobrando vidas. cubadebate.cu Más de un millar de personas realizaron este domingo en la capital peruana, Lima, una vigilia para recordar a Víctor Santiesteban Yacsavilca, quien murió horas atrás a consecuencia de un golpe en la cabeza que recibió mientras intervenía en las masivas protestas realizadas la víspera en esta ciudad contra el Gobierno de la presidenta designada Dina Boluarte.
(2023-01-30). Donald Trump vuelve al ruedo político "más comprometido que nunca" cubadebate.cu Donald Trump relanzó este sábado su campaña electoral para competir en las elecciones de 2024 en dos mítines, uno en New Hampshire y otro en Carolina del Sur. En ellos intentó restar importancia a las voces que piden una renovación generacional dentro del partido o aseguran que los votantes ya están cansados de su figura.
(2023-01-30). Novak Djokovic acumula 22 victorias en el Grand Slam. cubadebate.cu El serbio Novak Djokovic (4) se impuso al griego Stefanos Tsitsipas (3) en la final del Abierto de Australia por 6-3, 7-6(4) y 7-6(5) en dos horas y 56 minutos, e igualó al español Rafael Nadal con 22 títulos del Grand Slam. Con la victoria, le robó la primera posición mundial al también español Carlos Alcaraz.
(2023-01-30). Díaz-Canel asiste a inauguración de Congreso Internacional Pedagogía 2023. cubadebate.cu Este lunes comenzó la decimoctava edición del Congreso Internacional Pedagogía 2023 en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana, bajo el lema "Por la unidad de los educadores". En la jornada inaugural participó el presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2023-01-30). Juicio en Londres: Fondo buitre admite que siempre pretendió demandar al Banco Nacional y a la República de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Durante la primera semana del juicio correspondiente a la demanda interpuesta por el fondo buitre CRF I Limited, representantes del fondo, interrogados por la barrister inglesa que lidera la defensa en favor del Banco Nacional de Cuba y la República de Cuba, admitieron que siempre se consideró la demanda ante tribunales como una opción.
(2023-01-30). Nueva jornada contra el bloqueo en varias ciudades de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Abajo el bloqueo y todas las medidas de esa guerra económica que llena de dolor al pueblo cubano, fue el mensaje que resonó en Miami y otras ciudades estadounidenses. Los participantes subrayaron la necesidad del entendimiento entre ambos territorios, para lo cual es imprescindible el fin de las medidas coercitivas de la Casa Blanca.
(2023-01-30). Papa Francisco insta a los gobiernos de Israel y Palestina a buscar caminos hacia la paz. cubadebate.cu "Hago un llamamiento a los dos Gobiernos y a la comunidad internacional para que encuentren, inmediatamente y sin demora, otros caminos, que incluyan el diálogo y la búsqueda sincera de la paz", declaró Francisco al dirigirse a los fieles reunidos en la Plaza de San Pedro del Vaticano.
(2023-01-30). Paquistán: Reportan al menos 44 muertos y 157 heridos por explosión en una mezquita. cubadebate.cu Un atentado reportado este lunes en una mezquita de Peshawar, al noroeste de Paquistán, dejó al menos 44 muertos y otras 157 personas resultaron heridas. Además, se informa que una parte de la mezquita también se derrumbó debido a la intensidad de la explosión. Según los reportes, un atacante suicida se inmoló cuando unos 150 fieles se reunían para las oraciones.
(2023-01-30). Philips despide a 6 000 empleados por la situación económica que atraviesa la empresa. cubadebate.cu La multinacional holandesa Philips, dedicada a la producción de aparatos electrónicos para uso doméstico y médico anunció que despedirá a 6 000 trabajadores en todo el mundo, que se suma a la supresión de 4 000 empleos decidida en octubre pasado. La mitad de los recortes de empleos se realizarán este año, dijo la compañía, y agregó que la otra mitad se realizará para 2025.
(2023-01-30). Reabrirán en Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas carrera de Historia. cubadebate.cu La Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas (UCLV) contará, nuevamente, con la carrera de Historia a partir del próximo 6 de febrero. Sandy Rodríguez Pérez, jefe de la especialidad, declaró que esta formación de pregrado existió en la UCLV en la década del 70, pero se dejó de impartir por déficit en el claustro, limitación actualmente superada.
(2023-01-30). Serie del Caribe 2023: Cañeros de Los Mochis de la Liga Mexicana del Pacífico se arma con 18 refuerzos. cubadebate.cu Autoridades del deporte mexicano informaron que los Cañeros de Los Mochis contarán con solo 10 jugadores de su roster original de temporada regular, al añadir 18 refuerzos para representar a la Liga Mexicana del Pacífico en la Serie del Caribe. Los Cañeros jugarán su tercera Serie del Caribe en su historia y primera desde su última aparición 2003.
(2023-01-30). The Monroe Doctrine Shaped North America. davidswanson.org
(2023-01-30). FAA Press Office Responds: There Will be No Investigations Into Pilot Death/Disability Caused by the COVID Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-30). Policía de Perú reprime a manifestantes opuestos al Gobierno de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net Se reportan varias movilizaciones que avanzaron hacia el centro de Lima. Agentes y motorizados disparan y gasean a los manifestantes.
(2023-01-30). Fuerzas de ocupación israelíes asesinan a palestino en Hebrón. telesurtv.net Suman 35 los palestinos asesinados en lo que va de año 2023, en medio de la ofensiva militar de Israel contra la población civil en los territorios ocupados.
(2023-01-30). Confirman siete fallecidos tras balacera en bar en México. telesurtv.net Fueron cinco hombres y dos mujeres las personas asesinadas. Una de las dos mujeres fallecidas trabajaba en el establecimiento donde ocurrió la masacre.
(2023-01-30). Atentado en mezquita paquistaní deja al menos 32 muertos. telesurtv.net Ningún grupo armado ha reivindicado el atentado en la mezquita enclavada dentro de la zona roja de la ciudad.
(2023-01-30). Tenista serbio Novak Djokovic gana el Abierto de Australia. telesurtv.net Djokovic aumenta su distancia como tenista profesional con más ganancias en la ATP tras ser el campeón del Abierto de Australia derrotando a Stefanos Tsitsipas…
(2023-01-30). Reportan masacre en Ciudad Bolívar, Antioquia, sur de Colombia. telesurtv.net Las autoridades planean un consejo de seguridad extraordinario en este municipio del suroeste antioqueño.
(2023-01-30). Papa Francisco pide a Israel y Palestina buscar el camino de la paz. telesurtv.net El papa Francisco instó también a la comunidad internacional encontrar "sin demora" otras vías que incluyan el diálogo para frenar la "espiral de muerte" en ambos territorios.
(2023-01-30). Unicef alerta que niñez de Haití vive grave crisis humanitaria. telesurtv.net El Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (Unicef) estimó que unos 2.6 millones de niños y adolescentes en Haití necesitarán ayuda humanitaria inmediata este años 2023.
(2023-01-30). Irán repele ataque aéreo en la planta militar de Isfahan. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa de Irán dice que su instalación de producción de municiones en Isfahan fue atacada por tres micro vehículos aéreos (MAV).
(2023-01-30). Dos palestinos mueren en menos de 24 horas por ataques israelíes. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes mataron a tiros el domingo al palestino Karam Ali Salman, de la localidad de Qusin, al oeste de Nablus.
(2023-01-30). Mayoría de peruanos a favor de realizar comicios durante 2023. telesurtv.net En una encuesta reciente, el 75% de los peruanos está a favor de que la presidenta renuncie al cargo, y el 74% está de acuerdo con el cierre del actual Congreso.
(2023-01-30). Denuncian muerte de guardia indígena en Nariño, Colombia. telesurtv.net Activó una mina antipersonal plantada por un grupo armado en territorio del pueblo awá. Es el octavo líder social asesinado en 2023.
(2023-01-30). Disuelven en EE.UU. unidad policial cuestionada por violencia y racismo. telesurtv.net En Tennessee determinan disolver la unidad policial Scorpion, a que pertenecían cinco exagentes acusados de matar al afroamericano Tyrone Nichols.
(2023-01-30). Gobierno de Siria rechaza acusación sobre uso de armas químicas. telesurtv.net Refutan informe de la OPAQ e instan a la comunidad internacional a impedir que Occidente emplee a dicho ente con fines políticos.
(2023-01-30). Dedican vigilia a manifestante fallecido durante protestas en Perú. telesurtv.net Evocan en la capital peruana a Víctor Santiesteban Yacsavilca. Exigen se esclarezcan las circunstancias de su muerte durante las movilizaciones.
(2023-01-30). Dedican vigilia espontánea a manifestante fallecido durante protestas en Lima. telesurtv.net Evocan en la capital peruana a Víctor Santiesteban Yacsavilca. Exigen se esclarezcan las circunstancias de su muerte durante las movilizaciones.
(2023-01-30). Argentina rechaza enviar armamentos a Ucrania. telesurtv.net El mandatario argentino destacó su preocupación por el conflicto en Europa, el cual reconoció "trae consecuencias económicas negativas en todo el mundo".
(2023-01-30). Chile y Alemania acuerdan fortalecer la cooperación bilateral. telesurtv.net Boric destacó que las pláticas con el canciller federal alemán se centraron en temas "importantes", como lo son inversión, tecnología y energías limpias.
(2023-01-30). Canciller cubano aplaude solidaridad contra bloqueo de EE.UU. telesurtv.net La cancillería cubana también aplaudió las concentraciones populares al expresar que "hoy el mundo reclama una vez más el fin del bloqueo contra Cuba".
(2023-01-30). Siguen protestas tras muerte de joven afroamericano en EE.UU. telesurtv.net En Nueva York, medios locales reportaron que fueron arrestadas varias personas luego de escenificar protestas en Union Square, Grand Central y Times Square.
(2023-01-30). Temblor de magnitud 5.9 deja tres muertos en Irán. telesurtv.net El sismo fue sentido en diferentes zonas de las provincias de Azerbaiyán Occidental y Oriental, así como en regiones de Türkiye, Armenia y Azerbaiyán.
(2023-01-30). México busca extraditar a exsecretario de Seguridad Pública, García Luna. telesurtv.net la Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) corroboró que las dos órdenes de aprehensión contra García Luna son independientes del juicio que enfrenta en EE.UU.
(2023-01-30). Fallecen 40 personas en accidente de autobús en Pakistán. telesurtv.net Medios de comunicación locales señalaron que este es el peor accidente vial registrado en Pakistán desde hace una década.
(2023-01-30). Confirman un muerto por represión a manifestantes en Lima. telesurtv.net Este es el primer manifestante que muere por la represión policial en Lima desde el inicio de la protesta en diciembre, tras la destitución del presidente Pedro Castillo.
(2023-01-30). Federación de Cafetaleros de Perú realizará un paro para exigir la renuncia de Boluarte. telesurtv.net El sábado fue uno de los días más duros de las protestas en Lima, la capital del país, ya que el manifestante Víctor Santisteban, de 55 años de edad, murió tras los enfrentamientos.
(2023-01-30). Gandhi, el defensor de la lucha pacífica y la no violencia. telesurtv.net En homenaje a la figura de Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), cada 2 de octubre se conmemora el Día Internacional de la No Violencia.
(2023-01-30). Rusia denuncia bombardeo de Ucrania en la región de Zaporiyia. telesurtv.net El ejército ucraniano golpeó deliberadamente una instalación civil, "cometiendo otro crimen contra los civiles".
(2023-01-30). Bolivia amplía enfrentamiento a brote de dengue en Santa Cruz. telesurtv.net Presidente Luis Arce denomina la tarea "escudos en defensa por la salud contra el dengue y otras arbovirosis". Se movilizan más de 5.000 personas.
(2023-01-30). Denuncian asesinato violento de líder garífuna en Honduras. telesurtv.net Fue asesinado Ricardo Arnaúl Montero, miembro activo del Comité de Defensa de Tierra de la comunidad garífuna de Triunfo de la Cruz…
(2023-01-30). Rechazan ataques israelíes contra palestinos en Jerusalén Este. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Expatriados rechaza recientes medidas de fuerza de Tel Aviv para eliminar la resistencia palestina ante la agresividad de los ocupantes.
(2023-01-30). Rusia advierte de implicación de EE.UU. en conflicto con Kiev. telesurtv.net Vyacheslav Volodin expresó que para salvar al régimen de Kiev, EE.UU. también han comenzado a suministrar armamento pesado a Ucrania.
(2023-01-30). Premier británico destituye al presidente del Partido Conservador. telesurtv.net El premier británico cesa a Zahawi, después de que una investigación detectará infracciones al reglamento ministerial.
(2023-01-30). Saturday 3/4: The Poetry Center At SF State Presents A Special Reading With Renowned Poet Ed Roberson. indybay.org 3rd Floor Edward McRoskey Loft | 1687 Market Street | SF, CA 94103…
(2023-01-30). Thursday 2/2: Speak Out! Stop The Discharges At Laguna Honda Hospital! Discharges = Deaths. indybay.org Laguna Honda Hospital | 375 Laguna Honda Blvd. | In Front of Laguna Honda Hospital Entrance | in front of Murals Across From Muni Forrest Hill Station…
(2023-01-30). Thursday 1/26: Stop The Discharges At Laguna Honda — Discharges = Death — Press Conference/Speak Out. indybay.org In Front of Laguna Honda Hospital Entrance in front of Murals Across From Muni Forrest Hill Station | 375 Laguna Honda Blvd. | San Francisco…
(2023-01-30). Protesters demand end to police violence after seeing Tyre Nichols' beating video. wsws.org The Memphis Police Department announced on Saturday that it will disband the special street crimes unit that carried out the savage beating of Tyre Nichols, as protesters demand an end to law enforcement violence and murder.
(2023-01-30). US Caterpillar-UAW workers authorize strike by more than 98 percent. wsws.org After decades of corporate attacks on living standards, and round after round of concessions contracts imposed by the UAW bureaucracy, CAT workers are determined to secure major improvements to wages, benefits and working conditions, not just for themselves but for the next generation.
(2023-01-30). Woburn, Massachusetts teachers vote overwhelmingly for strike action as state threatens retaliation with anti-strike law. wsws.org The teachers voted overwhelmingly for strike action, set to begin January 30. The Commonwealth Employment Relations Board has issued a ruling mandating that the teachers union cease strike-related activities and resume negotiations or face fines.
(2023-01-30). Engine failure on Auckland to Sydney flight poses questions over Qantas cost-cutting. wsws.org In the four days following the engine failure, five Qantas flights turned back to their take-off airports due to technical malfunctions.
(2023-01-30). Sweden discovers major rare earth deposits in Arctic region. wsws.org The US and its European allies hope to use the reserve to develop alternative supply chains for the manufacturing of batteries and military equipment that exclude China.
(2023-01-30). 90 years since Hitler took power: A sinister anniversary. wsws.org The German government is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Hitler's coming to power by sending German Leopard battle tanks to fight Russia.
(2023-01-30). Washington D.C. transit system regulator reduces safety inspections to speed up use of defective rail cars. wsws.org Washington Metropolitan Safety Commission capitulated to regional business interests to reduce the frequency of safety inspections to speed up the return to service of defective railcars.
(2023-01-30). Washington D.C. transit system's regulator capitulates to demands to return defective rail cars to service despite ongoing safety violations. wsws.org Washington Metropolitan Safety Commission capitulated to regional business interests to reduce the frequency of safety inspections to speed up the return to service of defective railcars.
(2023-01-30). Dockworker falls to his death at Port of Los Angeles. wsws.org The preventable accident took place as the ILWU union has kept dockworkers on the job without a contract since July 1.
(2023-01-30). Top NATO spokesman calls for "wartime economy" wsws.org NATO's top military spokesman called Saturday for NATO members to transition to a "wartime economy" in order to "increase the production in the defense industry."
(2023-01-30). Chinese health authorities declare COVID infection peak has passed. wsws.org Chinese health authorities estimate that over 80 percent of China's population has been infected and COVID is in retreat.
(2023-01-30). Indian foreign minister visits Sri Lanka to strengthen strategic ties. wsws.org New Delhi, which is a key player in Washington's preparations for war against China, is determined to undermine Beijing's influence in Sri Lanka.
(2023-01-30). Israeli drones, warplanes strike Iran and Syria. wsws.org Israel appeared to be targeting nonnuclear Iranian military activities in both countries, in strikes closely coordinated with the US government.
(2023-01-30). Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer makes a pro-business appeal for bipartisan unity in her 2023 State of the State address. wsws.org Whitmer announced the "Make it in Michigan" program, which will expand on bipartisan efforts to attract jobs to the state by making it a cheap-labor platform able to compete in a race to the bottom for workers by offering low wages and high rates of exploitation.
(2023-01-30). PSOE, Podemos send Spanish tanks to Ukraine for war with Russia. wsws.org Last week, Spain's Socialist Party (PSOE)-Podemos government announced that Madrid plans to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
(2023-01-30). German share prices soar, while incomes and jobs plummet. wsws.org The social gulf is widening. Since the beginning of the year, stock prices have been rising while thousands of jobs are being cut and real wages are falling.
(2023-01-30). German Foreign Minister Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud on Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-30). Four brothers target Iran: "Perhaps the button has already been pushed" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyJanuary 30, 2023 Nuclear-armed Iran is a threat to the world: All options should be activated urgently to curb [it] …Iran started to host terrorist organizations, concealed wanted terrorists with the red bulletin…. In a short period, Iran became the state spending the most in the world for the spread and maintenance of …
(2023-01-30). Four brothers target Armenia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Posted near the Azerbaijani consulate in Los Angeles on January 28 ahead of a demonstration by Armenian-Americans. Israeli extremists attack Armenian patriarchate in Jerusalem…
(2023-01-30). Ukraine's deputy FM: NATO members, partners could transfer 2,000 tanks swiftly. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformJanuary 30, 2023 Ukraine may receive up to 100 tanks within three months — deputy foreign minister Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Melnyk said this on Ukraine's television, Ukrinform reports. …According to Melnyk, there are currently 2,000 tanks that could be transferred quickly. "The Leopard is something that can be delivered quickly from Poland, from …
(2023-01-30). Rushing into potential nuclear war with superpower: Croatian president. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com TanjugJanuary 30, 2023 Milanovic: "Serbs and Russians are not the same; we took Kosovo away from them"Kosovo was taken from Serbia, Croatian President Zoran Milanoviƒá said today in Petrinja and stated: "We and the international community did that" Edited by RR Milanoviƒá said this to journalists in Petrinja, talking about the war in Ukraine and …
(2023-01-30). Poland reaches record NATO military spending level, invites more NATO forces. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish Press AgencyJanuary 30, 2023 Poland's defence spending record high in Nato says PM Poland's plan to spend as much as 4 percent of its GDP on defence this year may be the most ambitious among all Nato member states, Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has said.The prime minister and the defence minister, Mariusz …
(2023-01-29). Google warning viewers about watching Jesse Watters on Fox News. americanthinker.com We get our channels through Google/You Tube TV. I record Jesse Watters and I tried to watch Friday night and this censorship showed up!
(2023-01-29). Israeli Army Says It Foiled Infiltration Attempt From Syria, Killed Gunman. southfront.org 
On January 29, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had foiled an infiltration attempt in the occupied Golan Heights from Syria's direction. | In a statement, the army said that soldiers monitoring surveillance cameras spotted the two gunmen crossing the separation line with Syria and approaching Israel's "security fence" near the settlement of Haspin. | "Soldiers were dispatched to the scene and opened fire in accordance with standard operating procedures," the IDF said, adding that one of the gunmen…
(2023-01-29). Western Volunteer in Bakhmut Admits Ukraine is Losing. Is the Western Tank Card a Bluff? libya360.wordpress.com Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for January 29, 2023: — Russian forces continue encircling Bakhmut in the east and pushing toward Vugladar in the south; — pro-Ukrainian Western volunteers admit the bleak situation Ukraine faces overall and specifically in Bakhmut; — one volunteer admits that Wagner is better trained, better equipped, better organized…
(2023-01-29). The Truth and Lies About Ukraine: Lessons for Africa. journal-neo.org 
Following the second ever US-Africa summit in Washington (the first was in 2014), the White House launched a massive offensive against African states, attempting to force them to either abandon cooperation with Russia entirely or reshape it in ways that benefit US businesses. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen embarked on an 11-day tour of African …
(2023-01-29). Amilcar Cabral And The South Africans. popularresistance.org In 2021, the South African government was provided with funding of around ‚Ǩ700 million (ZAR13 billion), from the German government to decommission its coal-based power stations in order to transition to green energy. True to their hypocritical nature, the Germans quickly reverted back to coal-fired plants when Russian president Vladimir Putin stopped supplying Russian gas to the rest of Europe. This dynamic is terribly familiar to countries of the global south. The Guinea-Bissauan revolutionary, Amilcar Cabral, already said in 1971: "Imperialism—as you know better than myself—is the…
(2023-01-29). In Standoff Over Cop City, Police Are The Real Terrorists. popularresistance.org Atlanta, Georgia – The ongoing protests against the construction of a police training center in the Weelaunee Forest in Atlanta, Georgia are a testament to the spirit of resistance that was ignited by the Black Lives Matter movement and the George Floyd Protests of 2020. For two years, brave activists and protesters have occupied the forest and taken to the streets to demand that the city reverse its decision to spend tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to further fund a police force that has historically been used to violently repress, control and limit the power of working class people and people of color in p…
(2023-01-29). Pakistan Moves Towards Another IMF Bailout. popularresistance.org Almost all of Pakistan awoke to darkness on the morning of Monday, January 23, as the country experienced its second major power outage in four months. Energy Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan announced that "unusual voltage and frequency fluctuation" had caused a widespread breakdown in the national grid. | The outage was caused by a disruption in the power generation units, which the government was shutting down at night when the demand for electricity was relatively lower, as an "economic measure" amid a looming energy shortage. | The fallout from the outage was dramatic—affecting not only water supply syste…
(2023-01-29). These Tenants Fought For Ownership Of Their Homes, And Won. popularresistance.org Los Angeles, California – When a wealthy donor left four L.A. apartment buildings to his alma mater upon his death, it left the 130 tenants of those buildings wondering if they were going to be evicted or have their rents hiked. | But on Jan. 10, tenants of the buildings in the Baldwin Hills neighborhood secured a major win when Boston University agreed to sell all four apartments to the Liberty Community Land Trust, which plans to keep the units permanently affordable. | "Boston University accepted our offer because of the collective pressure we put them under as a collective, as a community," tenants wrote on t…
(2023-01-29). To US Papers, Iranian Weapons More Newsworthy Than Those Made In USA. popularresistance.org Russia's use of Iranian-made drones in the Ukraine war has garnered substantial attention in flagship US news outlets like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. These papers' first references to the matter came on July 11. Between then and the time of writing (January 24), the publications have run 215 pieces that mention Ukraine and the words "Iranian drones," "Iranian-made drones," "drones made in Iran" or minor variations on these phrases. That's more than one mention per day over six-and-a-half months. | The fact that some of Russia's drones are made in Iran is not only frequently menti…
(2023-01-29). Ukraine: RAND Study Sees Risks In Prolonged War. popularresistance.org RAND Corp is a government and industry financed large research institute. Founded shortly after the end of the second world war it mostly works for the Pentagon by developing policies and strategies. | In April 2019 RAND published a report about Extending Russia. | The report summary explained its purpose: | As the 2018 National Defense Strategy recognized, the United States is currently locked in a great-power competition with Russia. This report seeks to define areas where the United States can compete to its own advantage. Drawing on quantitative and qualitative data from Western and Russian sources, this repo…
(2023-01-29). 'Doomsday clock': 90 Seconds to Midnight. strategic-culture.org By Pepe ESCOBAR | The That's the closest ever to total nuclear doom, the global catastrophe. | The Clock had been set at 100 seconds since 2020. The Bulletin's Science and Security Board and a group of sponsors — which includes 10 Nobel laureates — have focused on "Russia's war on Ukraine" (their terminology) as the main reason. | Yet they did not bother to ex…
(2023-01-29). Mossad and CIA Are Training Christian Extremist Militia in Lebanon. strategic-culture.org Arab leaders realize that they must not blindly follow orders by Washington to start or support wars in the Middle East which end up in failure. | Covert training camps in the Jordanian desert are currently the site of British and American trainers developing young Lebanese men, loyal to the Christian warlord,
(2023-01-29). The Other America (Or the Three Missed Chances to Avoid World War III). strategic-culture.org 
Something worse than anything seen even amidst the dark years of the Cold War has awoken, Matthew Ehret writes. | It feels like today's world is spinning quickly out of control. | Fear of nuclear confrontation between Russia and NATO has increased to a fever pitch and something worse than anything seen even amidst the dark years of the Cold War has awoken. | A strange form of insanity has swept across the collective west as the US Congress infuses billions of dollars of more lethal aid to a regime in Kiev which a smiling Senator Lindsey Graham has said Kiev "will fight Russia to the last Ukrainian". | This is the…
(2023-01-29). The Dangers of Ukrainian Revanchism. strategic-culture.org By Michael Warren DAVIS | It has been almost a year since Russia launched its "special military operation" in Ukraine. For many of our friends in Eastern Europe, I'm sure it feels like a lifetime. | Still, it's easy to forget that this conflict really began in 2014, when separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk declared their independence from Kiev. (Then, as now, the separatists were backed by Moscow.) That same year, Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine. | Since Russia invaded Ukraine's core territory last year, Kiev and its allies have been adamant on one point: Whatever else happens in the course of this war, they wi…
(2023-01-29). Memphis Cops Indicted in the Beating Death of Tyre Nichols. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-29). OAS urges Colombia to release people arrested over 2021 protests. colombiareports.com The human rights agency of the Organization of American States called on Colombia's authorities to release people who were jailed for their participation in anti-government protests in 2021. In a…
(2023-01-29). The Weekly Round-up: Nadhim Zahawi, Windrush reforms, and accommodation for vulnerable children. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
30th January 2023 by Hal McNulty In the news Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked from the Cabinet after making what he calls a "careless and not deliberate" mistake with his taxes. He reportedly paid a 30% penalty fee on top of the money owed to HMRC in connection with his use of an offshore company …
(2023-01-29). Do Americans Really Want Universal Health Insurance? americanthinker.com A recently released Gallup poll on healthcare was simultaneously right and wrong.
(2023-01-29). Neo-Hasidic New Age Necromancy. americanthinker.com In The Offering, earnest and well-meaning Jewish filmmakers Hank Hoffman and Jonathan Yunger conjure up a demon in order to show that Hasidic communities are more relatable than most Jews and non-Jews think. Unfortunately, they lost control of their demon, and the Hasidic community as they depict it comes across as ill-equipped to face both death and life.
(2023-01-29). Straight Talk on the Latest Riots. americanthinker.com Police misconduct once again acts as an excuse for organized violence by leftists across the country.
(2023-01-29). The ATF's New Pistol Brace Rule Is A Cluster Of Enforcement Traps. americanthinker.com The pistol brace rule is becoming a cluster of epic proportions with enforcement setups layered atop inevitable confiscation threats.
(2023-01-29). The Poetic Juggler: MAGA's Bob Marley. americanthinker.com Who says reggae doesn't have its MAGA supporters among its leading lights?>
(2023-01-29). The Supreme Court Is At The Heart Of America's Racial Division. americanthinker.com Almost 60 years ago, as part of its destructive judicial activism, the Supreme Court wiped out the brake that defamation law placed on public discourse.
(2023-01-29). A nuclear World War III may be closer than you think. americanthinker.com A United Nations body apparently thinks nuclear war may be imminent.
(2023-01-29). America's spiritual crisis revealed in the Tyre Nichols tragedy. americanthinker.com As the cops beat Tyre Nichols to death, where were their consciences?>
(2023-01-29). Biden's 'asylum' app creates fresh round of border chaos. americanthinker.com Joe makes the border mess worse with the introduction of his claimed solutions.
(2023-01-29). Cameroonian reporter is shut down by Biden's White House — for asking tough questions. americanthinker.com A reporter doing his job now gets the silent treatment from the Biden White House.
(2023-01-29). Canadian deputy prime minister says the American middle class needs a pay cut. americanthinker.com And whose business is this?>
(2023-01-29). Equity means the dumbing down of America. americanthinker.com Equity theory is merely another wedge issue used by the left to divide and conquer the greatest country in the world.
(2023-01-29). Fox News is helping the Democrats' Biden document narrative. americanthinker.com Regardless of its motives, amplifying the Democrats' message is a bad idea for America.
(2023-01-29). Ilhan Omar does not belong on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. americanthinker.com And just to be clear, it's not a matter of her First Amendment rights…
(2023-01-29). More proof that the reparations hustle is all about greed and inciting race war. americanthinker.com Boo hoo! My feelings are hurt, so give me your money so I can lead a life of leisure and be far richer than you.
(2023-01-29). Ronald Reagan words on taxes are very relevant today. americanthinker.com Since California wants to tax people who don't live in California with a wealth tax, and since Biden and other Democrats don't think they should negotiate on the debt ceiling, the public should see these quotes from Ronald Reagan on taxes…
(2023-01-29). Tech CEO pats himself on the back, claiming to have prevented election of 'right-wing governments' in Europe. americanthinker.com His statement at Davos implicitly admitted that illegal migrants commit all kinds of crimes, including terrorism. He says his product is there to stop it, not for its own sake, but to prevent the election of "right-wing governments."
(2023-01-29). Updated: The AP Stylebook says the word 'the' is 'dehumanizing' — and tries to slink away from its tweet. americanthinker.com Would that be the AP telling us this?>
(2023-01-29). Young people, families and Alice Springs invites the PM to listen to them. greenleft.org.au Sensationalism of events in Mparntwe is placing First Nations young people at risk, argues Ampe-kenhe Ahelhe. The group has invited the PM to listen to them about finding solutions.
(2023-01-29). LEVER WEEKLY: The Footnote That Says It All. levernews.com This is
(2023-01-29). The Real Failure of January 6th. tomdispatch.com Americans tuning into the television news on January 8th eyed a disturbingly recognizable scene. In an "eerily familiar" moment of "déjà vu," just two years and two days after the January 6th Capitol insurrection in Washington, D.C., a mob of thousands stormed government buildings in the capital city of another country — Brazil. In Brasilia, what New York Times columnist Ross Douthat ominously labelled "the first major international imitation of our Capitol riot" seemed to be taking place. As the optics suggested, there were parallels indeed, underscoring a previously underappreciated fragility in our democ…
(2023-01-29). Are Most Killer Cops of Black Men Registered to the Democratic Party? A Princeton Study Offers Clues. moguldom.com A study published by Princeton University unveiled how the intersection of race and politics plays out when it comes to America's police. Such questions about how race affects police have been sparked since the violent police beating of Tyre Nichols by Black police officers in Memphis. The beating of Nichols, who was unarmed and stopped …
(2023-01-29). 'Stop Cop City' Protesters March on Office of Cushman & Wakefield in Milwaukie, OR. itsgoingdown.org Report back on recent action in solidarity with Stop Cop City movement in Milwaukie, Oregon. On Tuesday January 24th, a flock of angry forest creatures descended on the Milwaukie, OR office of Cushman & Wakefield to disrupt the corporate monotony within their lifeless office building. One of Cushman & Wakefield's executives, John O'Neill III, sits…
(2023-01-29). Drone Attack On Isfahan Military Site In Iran (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | On January 28, Iranian air defence systems shot down three hostile quadcopters above a Ministry of Defense facility in Isfahan | On January 28, alleged explosions were reported in the skies of Tehran. Later, officials denied reports about possible air defense activity | On January 28, at 9: 44 pm local time, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck the city of Khoy, in northwest Iran, killing at least three people | On January 28, a fire was broke out in a car oil re…
(2023-01-29). Military Situation In Region Of Donbass On January 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Russian-led forces took control of Blahodatne village | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Krasna Gora village and Paraskoviivka | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue north of Klishchiivka | Up to 110 Ukrainian s…
(2023-01-29). Military Situation In Region Of Zaporozhie On January 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-01-29). Military Situation In Syria On January 29, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | On January 29, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no hostilities and ceasefire violations in Idlib region in the past 24 hours | On January 29, Al-Bab Police dismantled an explosive device that was planted in the car of a judge in the city | On January 29, a civilian named Ghassan Yahya al-Amarin was killed by unknown gunmen in Nawa city | On January 28, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Tufahiya area | On January 28, the IDF killed…
(2023-01-29). Turkey Was Behind Drone Strike On Top Ally Of HTS In Syria's Aleppo. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Turkey allegedly was behind the assassination of Ahrar al-Sham Movement senior commander Saddam al-Musa, who was a top ally of al-Qaeda-affiliated Haya't Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).Al-Musa, also known as "Abu Uday Aulan," was targeted by a combat drone near his house in the Turkish-occupied town of al-Hadath, which is the northern countryside of Syria's Aleppo. | On January 28, Syrian opposition activists shared photos showing parts of a Turkish-made MAM-L guided bomb, which were allegedly retri…
(2023-01-29). U.S. Air Force & "One More Country" Were Behind Attack On Iranian Military Infrastructure — Report. southfront.org 
The United States Air Force and "one more country" were behind the recent drone attack on a military industrial complex…
(2023-01-29). The Social Engineers Make Everything Ugly on Purpose to Demoralize You. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-29). Latin America refuses to send Ukraine weapons, despite Western pressure. geopoliticaleconomy.com Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia have refused to send weapons to Ukraine, despite pressure by the US and EU. Latin American left-wing leaders have urged peace with Russia and called for neutrality in the West's new cold war.
(2023-01-29). Taiwan What's Next | Let's Talk China| Brian Berletic Cyrus Janssen Alex Reporterfy. thealtworld.com The relationship between China and Taiwan is complex and often tense, particularly when it comes to the question of Taiwan's independence. | Recently, tensions have escalated even further as China has accused Taiwan of attempting to join NATO, a military alliance that would bring Taiwan closer to the United States and its allies. China has warned that it will take necessary steps to prevent Taiwan from being a member of NATO, including military intervention if necessary. | This has led to increased tension in the region and the potential for a conflict between China and Taiwan.
(2023-01-29). Pfizer Director Caught on Camera Admitting Pfizer Controls the U.S. Government. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-29). Plea Bargains Are a Tool of Racist Mass Incarceration. truthout.org The U.S. criminal legal system is racist. By now, this proposition is so well established that it's hard to believe anyone disagrees with it. Mass incarceration shifted the prison demographic from more than 70 percent white to nearly 70 percent Black and Latinx by 1989. In certain areas of the South, people of color are nearly four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana than whites. |
(2023-01-29). Air Force General Predicts the US Will Be at War With China in 2025. news.antiwar.com A four-star US Air Force general thinks a war between the US and China is only two years away and has ordered his forces to start preparing for the conflict. In a memo obtained by NBC News, Gen. Mike Minihan, the head of Air Mobility Command, said of a war with China, "I hope I …
(2023-01-29). Erdogan Says Turkey Could Approve Finland's NATO Bid Without Sweden. news.antiwar.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday suggested for the first time that Turkey could approve Finland's NATO membership without also approving Sweden's. "If necessary, we can give a different response concerning Finland. Sweden will be shocked when we give a different response for Finland," Erdogan said. Ankara initially opposed Sweden and Finland joining NATO …
(2023-01-29). NATO Official Says Alliance Is 'Ready' for Direct Confrontation With Russia. news.antiwar.com Adm. Rob Bauer, the head of NATO's Military Committee, said that NATO is "ready" for a direct confrontation with Russia, citing the alliance's recent efforts to boost its presence in Eastern Europe. Last year, NATO placed new battle groups in Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia on top of the ones that have been deployed in …
(2023-01-29). Report: Israel Was Behind Drone Attack on Iranian Military Facility. news.antiwar.com The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday that Israel was behind an overnight drone inside Iran that targeted a military facility in the city of Isfahan. Iranian authorities said three small quadcopter drones targeted a munitions factory in Isfahan and that its air defenses shot down one drone. The other two exploded above the building, …
(2023-01-29). A 2018 internal speech in which Xi Jinping highlights the revolutionary character of the Communist Party of China was published. dongshengnews.org 
This is a standard CPC practice: speeches given only for cadres or officials in closed settings are shared publicly months or even years later depending on the situation…
(2023-01-29). 6 tourists trapped in Hainan mountains saved by firefighters during Spring Festival. ecns.cn Six tourists trapped in Wuzhishan (aka Five Finger Mountain) in south China's Hainan were successfully saved by firefighters on Monday afternoon after 21 hours.
(2023-01-29). Herd immunity impedes spread of COVID-19 in China: expert. ecns.cn With most people in China having been infected with COVID-19, herd immunity has been reached and the transmission ability of the epidemic gradually weakens, said Fang Bangjiang, a doctor from Longhua Hospital Affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, on Friday.
(2023-01-29). 133rd Canton Fair to resume offline exhibition in mid-April. ecns.cn The 133rd China Import and Export Fair, or the 133rd Canton Fair, will resume offline exhibition on April 15 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, said Chu Shijia, director of China Foreign Trade Center, on Saturday.
(2023-01-29). Per capita disposable income in Shanghai, Beijing exceeds $10,000 in 2022. ecns.cn Over 20 provinces and municipalities in China have released per capita disposable income data for 2022, with figures in Shanghai and Beijing exceeding 70,000 yuan (about $10,300), far ahead of other provinces and municipalities.
(2023-01-29). 2, 0 km high-speed rail lines to operate across China in 2023. ecns.cn
(2023-01-29). 2 domestically developed oral COVID drugs granted conditional market approval: NMPA. ecns.cn
(2023-01-29). WHO considers 'global emergency' status. ecns.cn The World Health Organization's emergency committee was due to meet on Friday to evaluate whether the COVID-19 pandemic still represents a global emergency.
(2023-01-29). 5.9-magnitude quake hits NW Iran: report. ecns.cn An earthquake measuring 5.9-magnitude jolted West Azarbaijan province in northwestern Iran on Saturday night.
(2023-01-29). Gwadar to act as business hub of Pakistan: traders. ecns.cn Traders from Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province have said the coastal city of Gwadar will act as a business hub of Pakistan under the project of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, an official statement said.
(2023-01-29). Chinese mainland Taiwan affairs official meets former KMT chairperson. ecns.cn Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, met on Saturday with Hung Hsiu-chu, former chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province.
(2023-01-29). CDC releases latest COVID-19 info. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland reported 215,958 COVID-19 hospitalizations and 26,156 in critical conditions as of Thursday, according to a Chinese Center for Disease Prevention and Control release on Saturday.
(2023-01-29). China to boost economic rebound, stabilize foreign trade, investment. ecns.cn China will continue to focus on its economic and social development and facilitate the steady recovery and growth of its economy at the beginning of this year, according to a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang on Saturday.
(2023-01-29). Xi signs order to promulgate regulations on honors for servicemen. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order to promulgate the regulations on awards and honors for service personnel.
(2023-01-29). Renowned translator Yang Yi dies at 104. ecns.cn Renowned litterateur and translator Yang Yi died at 8: 30 pm on Friday at the age of 104, Yilin Publishing House announced via Weibo.
(2023-01-29). 339 Chinese cities enjoy good air quality on 86.5% of days in 2022. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released China's air quality data for 2022 on Saturday.
(2023-01-29). Income of Chinese people exiting poverty increases by 14.3% in 2022. ecns.cn In 2022, the per capita net income of people who have been lifted out of poverty reached 14,342 yuan (about $2,114.56), an increase of 14.3 percent year on year, which was higher than the 6.3 percent growth rate disposable income of rural residents across the country, according to National Rural Revitalization Administration"ÄÇ…
(2023-01-29). China's Lushan Scenic Area announces free admission for all. ecns.cn Lushan Scenic Area in east China Jiangxi province on Saturday announced free admission from Feb. 1 to March 15 for visitors from across the globe.
(2023-01-29). Zhang Yimou's latest movie sparks controversy amid box office success. ecns.cn Full River Red, the latest historical suspense comedy film directed by Zhang Yimou, has topped China's seven-day Spring Festival holiday box office rankings, raking in 20.93 billion yuan as of Sunday.
(2023-01-29). 2 Chinese photographers reach finals of top international competition. ecns.cn Chinese photographers Dou Luo and Li Yingping reached the finals of Glanzlichter, one of the top international nature photography competitions.
(2023-01-29). South Korea unearths 20 Northern Song Dynasty coins. ecns.cn The Korean Institute of Cultural Relics announced on Thursday that 20 Northern Song Dynasty coins and a bronze tower were unearthed in the Goryeo Dynasty temple ruins on Jeju Island, Yonhap News Agency reported.
(2023-01-29). (W.E. Talk) What are the symbols of cultural blending in thangka, 'Oriental Oil Painting'?>. ecns.cn Thangka, once called "Oriental Oil Painting" in the West, has been passed down on Tibet's snowy plateau for more than 1,000 years. This art form, focuses on drawing scenes within square inches. Thangka is very close to Western oil painting in its processes, with its artistic forms and techniques influenced not only by Indian and Nepalese painting styles, but also deeply by Tang Dynasty painting styles and landscape painting in the Central Plains. Liu Yang, an associate professor in Tibet University's College of Art, recently gave China News Service's East-West Quest an exclusive interview.
(2023-01-29). China speeds up post-holiday production with renewed vigor. ecns.cn In Shanghai, more than 30 operators worked with a giant shield tunneling machine of 14.5 meters in diameter to form a solid lining structure at a tunnel construction site.
(2023-01-29). Chinese scientists develop snail mucus into adhesive for wounds. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed a natural biological adhesive from snail mucus to heal traumatic injuries and chronic wounds.
(2023-01-29). China records 226 mln passenger trips in Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn About 226 million passenger trips were made during the just-concluded Spring Festival holiday, official data showed Saturday.
(2023-01-29). Hopping through time: rabbit in Chinese culture. ecns.cn
(2023-01-29). They Say: Fake news attemps to make people forget China's contribution to the global COVID-19 fight. ecns.cn
(2023-01-29). They Say: China has kept the world economy going. ecns.cn
(2023-01-29). Philippines celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year with colorful parade. ecns.cn The Filipino Chinese community in Baguio City held the Chinese Lunar New Year Grand Colorful Parade in Baguio City, Philippines on Friday.
(2023-01-29). Torch festival held to celebrate Chinese New Year in Guangdong. ecns.cn Villagers attended a celebration of a torch festival in Yangmei village, Jieyang City, southern China's Guangdong Province on Friday.
(2023-01-29). Chongqing sees strong tourism rebounds during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn Popular scenic spots such as Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street and Hongyadong attracted many tourists and citizens. The average daily flow of people in the Jiefangbei Central Business District reached 518,000.
(2023-01-29). Hundreds of blossom-headed parakeets spotted in SW China. ecns.cn Hundreds of rare blossom-headed parakeets have been spotted in Ruili City, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, setting a new record for the species' population observed in China.
(2023-01-29). China's homegrown C919 makes first flight in the Year of the Rabbit. ecns.cn The world's first C919 domestic aircraft of the China Eastern Airlines, flight number MU7817 landed smoothly at Nanchang Changbei International Airport in east China's Jiangxi Province on Saturday.
(2023-01-29). China sees 308 million domestic trips during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn This year's Spring Festival holiday has seen 308 million domestic trips, up 23.1 percent year-on-year, recovering to 88.6 percent for the same period in 2019, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.
(2023-01-29). China's Spring Festival box office tops $998.5 million. ecns.cn
(2023-01-29). Matt Taibbi: Hamilton 68: Brief Addendum. scheerpost.com 
(2023-01-29). Our Country has been Torn Apart, We Must Rebuild: A "Democratic Economy", For the People, By the People. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-29). Chicago: Community Commission Stops Implementation of Gang Database. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – 60 people observed the latest meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA), January 26 at Olive Harvey College. The agenda included a proposed policy stopping the Chicago Police Department from creating a new gang database; selecting members for the Non-citizens Advisory Council established by the Empowering Communities for Public Safety ordinance; and setting goals for the Chicago PD, the Police Board, and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. | A dozen Police District Council candidates were in attendance. Two, Cherli Montgomery from the 7th District and…
(2023-01-29). Minneapolis Fight Back! fundraiser massive success. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – Nearly 100 people joined together January 28 to celebrate the newspaper Fight Back! and to raise funds for the paper. Emcees Autumn Lake and Robyn Harbison led the night with toasts from Twin Cities movements that Fight Back! has covered over the last year and getting the crowd excited to aim to raise enough for one print edition of the paper. | Charlie Berg from the Climate Justice Committee started off the toasts, thanking the paper for publishing articles about the East Phillips struggle against pollution and the ongoing work of the CJC. Akhilesh Menawat from the Minnesota Immigrant Rights A…
(2023-01-29). Seattle activists march against police brutality. fightbacknews.org Seattle WA – Protesters, angry about recent police killings, marched to the East Precinct police station in Seattle on the evening of January 27. A group about 100 people marched from the site where Jaahnavi Kandula was run over by a cop on January 23. Chants of "No justice! No peace! No racist police!" rang out as the group took to the streets demanding an end to police violence. | Jaahnavi Kandula was walking in a crosswalk when an officer ran her over and kept driving. "The Seattle police department has refused to release the name of the officer. The SPD have also refused to say whether the cop had their sire…
(2023-01-29). Alexander Mercouris: Ukraine Facing Crisis as Russian Offensive Begins. libya360.wordpress.com Alexander Mercouris REACTS to Russia's advances on Zaporizhzhia and its implications for Ukraine's deteriorating situation on the battlefield. Western Volunteer in Bakhmut Admits Ukraine is Losing. Is the Western Tank Card a Bluff?>
(2023-01-29). As Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Announce Doomsday Clock at 90 Seconds to Midnight, They Unknowingly Push the Dial Even Closer. libya360.wordpress.com Diane Perlman, PhD From left: Members of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Siegfried S. Hecker, Daniel Holz, Sharon Squassoni, Mary Robinson and Elbegdorj Tsakhia stand for a photo with the 2023 Doomsday Clock in Washington, DC, on January 24. The splitting of the atom has changed everything except the way we think. Thus, we…
(2023-01-29). Fascism, Populism or Ultra-Right? libya360.wordpress.com Claudio Katz Part I of the Series: Attacks and Failures of the Right in Latin America Anti-Bolsonaro Protest, Brazil The new right is very different from classical fascism, which erupted in the first half of the last century in the face of the threat of socialist revolution, in a scenario of inter-imperialist wars. That danger of…
(2023-01-29). Killer Mike To 'Woke And Broke' Critics: I Never See Them Organizing In The Black Community, Doing Work. moguldom.com Killer Mike had time earlier this month when he called out his critics, who he says are all talk and no action. The Atlanta MC and activist spoke about those he deemed members of the "woke and broke lynch mob" who often bash him but aren't doing anything themselves to solve any of the issues and …
(2023-01-29). Face-Off in San Francisco: Repro Rights v. Walk for Life and Other Extremists. indybay.org Activists on both sides of the reproductive rights issue faced off in San Francisco on January 21, the day before what would have been the th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. | Top photo by Stephanie Moran, ProBonoPhoto…
(2023-01-29). International webinar on Sam Marcy's legacy for today's struggles. iacenter.org By Monica Moorehead January 24, 2023 For over 70 years, Sam Marcy, a founding member and the late-chairperson of Workers World Party, dedicated his life to the liberation of the global multinational working class from the yoke of imperialism in all its oppressive forms. Feb. 1 will mark the 25th anniversary of his death in 1998. In recognition of this commemoration, Workers World Party will be hosting a three-hour international webinar on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. EST; 11 a.m. PST; and 7 p.m. GMT. The program is titled: "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for Today's Workers Struggle." To register, go to bit…
(2023-01-29). Justice for Tyre Nichols! Abolish the police! iacenter.org January 29, 2023 Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man in Memphis, Tennessee, was brutally beaten by Memphis police. Pulled over two minutes away from his house on January 7, he was beaten so severely that he succumbed to his injuries three days later. A week in advance of the bodycam footage being released by Memphis police, the five officers responsible for the killing were fired, and their names and photos were released to the public. The day before the footage was released, all officers were charged with the second-degree murder of Tyre. This response from the state was uncharacteristic compared to the standa…
(2023-01-29). An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy. dissidentvoice.org Events continue to unfold at a quickening pace. Facing an alarming escalation in tensions around the world, we asked Lt. Col. William Astore for his current thoughts. We focus on the realities of the international power struggle unfolding in real time, specifically addressing the role of the U.S. in the tensions and its capacity to …
(2023-01-29). Netanyahu Proposes More Guns to Solve Israeli-Palestinian Violence as Tit-for-Tat Attacks Multiply. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment)  ; Although violence between Israelis and Palestinians only rose to the level of being covered by cable television news on Saturday, ever since Binyamin Netanyahu returned as prime minister in the company of the fascist Religious Zionism and Jewish Power blocs in late December there has been a low-intensity civil war. …
(2023-01-29). Fred Hampton and Mumia's Stories Shed Light on Tortuguita, Julia Wright Says. truthout.org On January 18, 26-year-old Manuel Esteban Paez Terán was gunned down by Atlanta police at a protest site in the South River Forest. The encampment that police were raiding that day is part of a movement to stop the construction of a sprawling, $90-million training facility for police that includes a mock cityscape, so that police can practice acts of urban warfare — a project activists have dubbed… |
(2023-01-29). Revival of Russia-African Relations: Sergey Lavrov to Choose Between Illusions and Reality for Africa. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-29). Ukraine Air Force Commander Says Pilots Are Training to Fly F-16s in US. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-29). Zelenskyy Regime Lies Shape Narrative Echoed by War Propaganda Media. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-29). Carnival celebration back in Brazil. america.cgtn.com Though the pandemic is not yet over, Carnival celebration marks a turning point for Rio de Janeiro. Most residents seem determined to dance their troubles away once again and enjoy life.
(2023-01-29). The strange case of the 2022 Oakland mayor's race. indybay.org Oakland City Hall:…
(2023-01-29). Italy-Algeria: The Extraordinary "Mined Bridge", Useful for Energy Supply to Europe? globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-29). Democracy Is on the Line in Peru As Government Ramps Up Repression. truthout.org With all eyes on the fight for democratic government in Brazil, with its obvious parallels to events in the United States, it's easy to miss another equally alarming struggle in the region. Peru has been shaken by protests and violence since the Peruvian Congress removed President Pedro Castillo from office on December 7 following his own attempt to shutter Congress. As of this writing… |
(2023-01-29). "Secret Wars" & vice ADM Ann E. Rondeau now before US Court of Appeals / 7th Circuit. indybay.org Guilty of more than just dishonorable common crimes & false federal statements, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency & National Defense University trivialized, justified and even participated in neo-Nazi crimes, diluted the moral awfulness of clandestine death camps, & engaged in other barbarousness & corruption, incl. the reprehensible promoting of palpable traitors & narcotics traffickers.
(2023-01-29). Organ transplant patients face shortage of medicine in Venezuela. america.cgtn.com Venezuela's economic crisis is affecting organ transplant patients. They face shortages of post-transplant medications. Activists say nearly 2,000 transplant patients are at risk of losing organs, but the impact of the drug shortage has a much larger reach.
(2023-01-29). Argentine Organizations Demand Presidential Pardon for Indigenous Activist Milagro Sala. orinocotribune.com Indigenous and social activist Milagro Sala has been imprisoned since January 2016 over charges that human rights and social activists allege are politically motivated. | January 16, 2023, marked seven years since the illegal arrest of Indigenous and social activist Milagro Sala in Argentina. Sala was one of the first victims of the political persecution that characterized the far-right government of former president Mauricio Macri (2015—2019). | On the seventh anniversary of Sala's unjust imprisonment, members of various political, social, and human rights organizations held a press conference at the he…
(2023-01-29). Latin American and Caribbean Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Regional Integration. orinocotribune.com CELAC member countries signed the Buenos Aires declaration to make Latin America and the Caribbean a community of sovereign nations | On January 24, Latin American and Caribbean leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advance in regional integration and unity at the 7th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The summit was held in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires. | During the summit, the leaders discussed common issues and how to overcome them through joint regional strategies such as consolidation of peace and democracy in the region, re…
(2023-01-29). Classified into Paralysis. juancole.com Nashville (Special to Informed Comment)  ; It looks like Donald Trump gets off the hook for his defiant mishandling of classified documents. If former vice presidents kept documents, how can you single out Trump for prosecution? True, Trump committed far more and more serious breaches, but now others share his sins. How many classified materials …
(2023-01-29). Thomas Friedman shows that liberal Jews have no Reason left to defend Israel. juancole.com 
By Nasim Ahmed ( Middle east Monitor )  ; I watched the recent discussion between Thomas Friedman and Peter Beinart with great interest. Friedman, a New York Times columnist and arguably the journalist who has most shaped the US debate over Israel-Palestine in recent decades, was invited onto Beinart's podcast to talk about Zionism, the …
(2023-01-29). US Public Opinion Shifting Sides About Ukraine. orinocotribune.com Caracas, January 27, 2023 ( It is helpful to know there is an expanding base among the working class people for the building up a stron…
(2023-01-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are eye floaters? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spots, flashes of light or darkness on any side of your vision could be a sign of eye floaters. Most often noticeable when looking at a plain, bright background, such as a blue sky or a white wall, eye floaters are a symptom of age, according to Dr. Amir Khan, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist. And they can lead to a sight-threatening condition that requires immediate attention. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-C5TdVUTR-Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2023-01-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Eczema occurs in people of all ages. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Have you heard that eczema is only a childhood skin condition? That's actually a big misconception. Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is common in kids, but it also happens to adults. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lqy7lfH7pRc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 13) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-01-29). Consumer Health: Why your child's weight matters. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Healthy Weight Week will be observed Jan. 15—21, so this is a good time for a reminder of the connection between weight and health during childhood. The prevalence of obesity in adults in the U.S. increased from 30.5% to 41.9% from 1999—2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2% in the same time frame. And the rate of childhood obesity is a serious…
(2023-01-29). Consumer Health: What happens if your thyroid is too active or not active enough? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org January is Thyroid Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more how important it is that your thyroid functions properly. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. It produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. When your thyroid isn't functioning properly, whether it's too active or not active enough, all these functions are affected. Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, occurs when your…
(2023-01-29). Consumer Health: Cervical cancer and HPV — what's the connection? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer. Approximately 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year in the U.S., and 4,000 women die of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hispanic women have the highest rates of developing cervical cancer, while African American women are at greatest risk of dying from this cancer. Early-stage cervical cancer generally produces…
(2023-01-29). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Boost your brain with boredom. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Even though my kids got many gifts during the holidays, they complained about how bored they were at home. I can't and don't want to constantly entertain them. I remember being bored as a child and the need to find ways to occupy my time. Do you have tips for managing boredom in kids? ANSWER: You are certainly not alone when you heard, "Mom, Dad, I'm bored!" during the holiday break. It's not the…
(2023-01-29). Science Saturday: Removal of both ovaries in younger women associated with increased risk of Parkinson's. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Surgical removal of both ovaries is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism in women younger than 43, Mayo Clinic researchers report in JAMA Network Open. Using health record data from the Rochester Epidemiology Project, the study included 2,750 women who had undergone surgery to remove both ovaries, a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy, and 2,749 who had not. The reasons for the surgery were either a benign (noncancerous) condition — such as endometriosis, cyst, or other reason —…
(2023-01-29). Science Saturday: Engineering tissue to strengthen underdeveloped hearts. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could cells taken from a small patch of skin become heart muscle and repair a rare congenital heart defect? It's a scientific question that Timothy Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., and collaborators hope to answer for those born with an underdeveloped left heart chamber — a rare, complex condition known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Discovering the first cell-based therapy to rebuild heart tissue for HLHS has been a decade-long research passion for Dr. Nelson, who is the director…
(2023-01-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart health and dangers of shoveling snow. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Shoveling and digging out after a heavy snowfall can be a good workout for most people; but for those with heart disease, shoveling is best left for others to do. Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist says she encourages exercising but the combination of cold weather and strenuous exercise puts extra strain on your heart, and can trigger a heart attack. Watch: Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/L7Gxv-YC8Qg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the…
(2023-01-29). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Hole in heart treatment options. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was hospitalized for something unrelated, but during my treatment, I was given a transesophageal echocardiogram that recorded a hole in my heart. The care team at the hospital where I was being treated said there are no ways to close or repair the hole. Is that true? Or should I seek a second opinion? ANSWER: Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect, affecting approximately 1 in every 100 or more…
(2023-01-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is tinnitus causing that ringing in your ear? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Have you ever experienced a constant ringing in your ears that you can't pinpoint the cause? It might be tinnitus ('tin-nƒ≠-tus) — the sensation of hearing a sound when no external sound is present. In most cases, tinnitus can be managed, but for some, it's a chronic condition that can affect sleep and everyday function. Fortunately, there are options to reduce its effects. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/iUdi361LMz4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 03) is…
(2023-01-29). Menopause symptoms: Mayo Clinic expert outlines hormone and nonhormonal therapies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Menopause, the end of menstrual cycles, can produce symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and mood changes. Women do not need to suffer in silence: Many treatment options are available. Jewel Kling, M.D., chair of the Division of Women's Health at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, describes hormonal and nonhormonal therapies. "We sometimes hear the question, 'Do I need to treat hot flashes or night sweats?' and the answer for…
(2023-01-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: The need for blood donations is now. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While the holiday season is a time of giving, that's not usually the case when it comes to giving blood. Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, says the center experiences a shortage of blood donations every year after the winter holidays. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/p8SiEpReuT0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo…
(2023-01-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Role for opioids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Drug overdoses from opioids have been linked to a decreased life span, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ongoing opioid crisis has been a complicated one for more than a decade. Death rates continue to rise, despite national medical guidelines for prescribing the pain medication. Dr. Holly Geyer leads the opioid stewardship program at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. She says there is an important role for opioids in patient…
(2023-01-29). 10 weight training tips for beginners. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Years ago, weightlifting was thought to be reserved solely for bodybuilders and athletes. However, there has been significant research on the medical benefits of lifting weights. Everyone benefits from stronger bones and muscles. Plan to incorporate weight training into your routine, regardless of your age, ability or fitness level. Weight training is a type of strength training that uses weights for resistance. This could be weight machines or free weights, like dumbbells or barbells, at…
(2023-01-29). Mayo Clinic researchers link ovarian cancer to bacteria colonization in microbiome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A specific colonization of microbes in the reproductive tract is commonly found in women with ovarian cancer, according to a new study from Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine. The discovery, published in Scientific Reports, strengthens evidence that the bacterial component of the microbiome — a community of microorganisms that also consists of viruses, yeasts and fungi — is an important indicator for early detection, diagnosis and prognosis of ovarian cancer. Abigail…
(2023-01-29). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding ear infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 4-year-old daughter already has had three ear infections this winter. When she isn't feeling well, our entire family is miserable. The pediatrician says she may continue to get more infections and it is just her body. Why do some kids get ear infections so easily? And is there anything I can do to prevent the infections and help her feel better faster? ANSWER: Our ears — home to the smallest bones in the…
(2023-01-29). Can blood donors suffer iron deficiency? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With the constant need for blood and platelet donations, frequent, regular blood donors are crucial to having a continuous national blood supply. Across Mayo Clinic in Rochester, for example, anywhere between 50 and 70 units of red cells and between 20 and 30 units of platelets are used daily to help save lives. Watch: Dr. Justin Juskewitch discusses red blood cell donation youtu.be/yDXneutyCdc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video is available in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-01-29). Mayo Clinic researchers identify women with twice the risk of cancer in both breasts. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Women with cancer in one breast may be at higher risk of developing cancer in the opposite breast if they are carriers of specific genetic changes that predispose them to develop breast cancer, according to a study led by the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, will help personalize approaches to breast cancer screening and risk factors, study authors say. The study used data…
(2023-01-29). Mayo Clinic Hospitals named America's Best Hospitals by Healthgrades. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Healthgrades, an independent health ratings company, ranked the performance of nearly 4,500 hospitals in overall clinical excellence. Mayo Clinic hospitals in Arizona, Florida, Rochester, Eau Claire and Mankato were named among America's Best Hospitals. Mayo Clinic hospitals in Arizona, Florida and Rochester were named among America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, an independent health care ratings company. In addition, Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota, was included in the 100 Best list and Mayo…
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(2023-01-29). Animals Are God's Gift to Us, It Is a Gift of Joy. thealtworld.com This is Boy when he was young, almost sill a kitten, in a tree in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. He and his sister, Devil or Little Darling as she is changeable, and 5 siblings came to me on March 8, 2008 from a young abandoned cat who I fed and retamed following a cold winter. I believe, she had mated with a Bobcat. Her litter of 7 had bob tails and were unusual to say the least. | The kittens were a hit on the adoption circuit. I kept the two runts who as kittens could not be told apart without careful inspection. As Boy developed into 25 pounds and Devil/My Little Darling into 15, I wondered the ev…
(2023-01-29). Is the Criminalization of Heterosexuality on the Agenda or Just the Denial of Equal Rights? thealtworld.com The normalization of sexual perversity is advancing across all fronts. Just as it has become hate speech to call a homosexual a queer instead of a proud gay, we are approaching the inability to call a pedophile a pedophile. The correct and safe name for a pedophile is "minor-attracted person." | First you take the sting out of the name. Then you normalize the perversity by scolding people for being "judgmental." | Consequently, today marriage is no longer between a man and a woman. It can be between two men or between two women, and before much longer between an adult and a child and a woman and a dog. Anything e…
(2023-01-29). Sao Paulo hosts exhibition on Holocaust survivors. america.cgtn.com After World War II, hundreds of Holocaust survivors found refuge sin Sao Paulo. In honor of this day, the city exhibits portraits of the Holocaust survivors who built new lives in this city. Find out more.
(2023-01-29). Public housing in Waterloo must be saved, activists say. greenleft.org.au Action for Public Housing organised a free sausage sizzle as part of building support for a pre-election rally on February 11 to demand housing justice in NSW. Rachel Evans reports.
(2023-01-29). EU assists Georgia to prepare for new Caucasus war, second front. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseJanuary 28, 2023 Issues of cooperation with the European Union were discussed in the Ministry of Defense The representatives of the European Service of External Actions of the European Union visited the Ministry of Defense of Georgia. They were hosted by the first deputy minister, Lela Chikovani, together with the representatives of …
(2023-01-29). AP: NATO powers, Ukraine in "fast-track" talks for long-range missiles, warplanes. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Associated PressJanuary 28, 2023 Ukraine: 'Fast-track' talks underway for missiles, planes Ukraine and its Western allies are engaged in "fast-track" talks on the possibility of equipping the invaded country with long-range missiles and military aircraft, a top Ukrainian presidential aide said Saturday. Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Ukraine's supporters in …
(2023-01-29). Poland to almost double size of army, build Europe's largest. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com That is, the largest army of any strictly European nation, Russia and Turkey then being excluded. With armed forces consisting of over 300,000 troops (up from the current level of 164,000), the Polish army will dwarf in comparison any of the four European members of the NATO Quint: France, 205,000. Britain, 194,000. Germany, 184,000. Italy, …
(2023-01-29). Poland: U.S. military assists Ukrainian front line troops with artillery operations. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and Stripes/Associated PressJanuary 28, 2023 How to fix a howitzer: US offers help line to Ukraine troops A MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHEASTERN POLAND — On the front lines in Ukraine, a soldier was having trouble firing his 155 mm howitzer gun. So, he turned to a team of Americans on the other end of …
(2023-01-29). Turkish military firm to manage intelligence for all NATO commands, bases — Hàºrriyet. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com HàºrriyetJanuary 29, 2023 Turkish defense company to develop software for NATO A Turkish defense company STM has won two NATO tenders to develop software for an information flow system. STM stated that the tenders are related to the projects of the NATO Communications and Information Agency's project for the direction, collection, processing, and dissemination of …
(2023-01-29). Counter Protesters Give Walk-for-Lifers Loud Message with Signs and Costumes. indybay.org Top Photo: Costumed demonstrator holds sign: "Turn Back Now"
(2023-01-29). "Tanks? No Thanks", Say Rallies Across Massachusetts, As Biden Escalates War. progressivehub.net COLE HARRISON | MASSACHUSETTS PEACE ACTION…
(2023-01-29). Nicaragua's Flower Is in Full Bloom Despite US's Vicious Efforts to Destroy It. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-29). Bitcoin ATM Companies Are Preying on the Poor. truthout.org There's a laundromat in a working-class immigrant community on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. that is much more than a place to wash and dry clothes. The store offers alternative financial services — bill payment processing, money orders and check-cashing services — charging for many transactions that most banks perform for customers at no extra cost. Millions of people in the United States… |
(2023-01-29). Honesty Of US-And-Allied Media Declined Since 2002. southfront.org 
(2023-01-29). In Video: Russian Ka-52 Attack Helicopters Hunt Ukrainian Vehicles With Vikhr Missiles. southfront.org 
On January 27, Channel One Russia aired a report on the work of Ka-52 attack helicopters in the special military operation zone in Ukraine. | The report included footage documenting recent pinpoint strikes by the attack helicopters on different types of vehicles of Kiev forces. The main weapon used to target and destroy the vehicles was the 9K121 Vikhr guided missile. | The Vikhr, which was developed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau, is guided by laser-beam riding. The missile's unique guidance system makes i…
(2023-01-29). In Video: Russian Optical-Guided Missile Hit Position Of Kiev Forces In Zaporozhye. southfront.org 
(2023-01-29). In Video: Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 Documents Its Own Defeat By Russian Air Defenses. southfront.org 
On January 29, a video documenting the downing of a Ukrainian Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drone by Russian air defenses surfaced online. | The video, which shows the Bayraktar TB2 being hit by the shrapnel of an unidentified anti-aircraft missile, was taken by the drone's own tail cam. It was either intercepted by electronic warfare means, or recovered by specialists from the wreckage of the drone. |
(2023-01-29). Palestinian Gunman Kills Seven People In Occupied East Jerusalem Attack. southfront.org 
Late on January 27, a Palestinian gunman killed seven people near a synagogue in the East Jerusalem Neve Yaakov neighborhood before being fatally shot, in what appears to be a response to a deadly Israeli military operation in the West Bank that took place day earlier. | The Israeli police said that the gunmen arrived by car to the neighborhood and opened fire at people outside the synagogue and other passersby. He then fled the scene by car toward the Palestinian neighborhood of Beit…
(2023-01-29). U.S. Actions Produced Majority of World's Refugees. southfront.org 
(2023-01-29). UK Is Worried That Challenger 2 Battle Tanks Promised To Ukraine Will Be Captured By Russian Army. southfront.org 
The British military is putting down emergency plans to recover Challenger 2 main battle tanks if they are damaged in…
(2023-01-29). Ukrainians Cut Off Foreigners' Heads And Hands To Cover Up Their Numbers And Nationality (18+). southfront.org 
Fighters of the Wagner PMC have discovered the bodies of foreign mercenaries on the territory of Bakhmut near Vatutina Street. | | | | The Ukrainians cut off…
(2023-01-29). Científicos aclaran detalles y aportan matices a reciente publicación sobre cambios en núcleo de la Tierra. cubadebate.cu Recientemente, la revista "Nature Geoscience" publicó los resultados de una investigación según la cual el giro del núcleo de la Tierra se ha ralentizado, lo que podría influir en distintos aspectos en la superficie del planeta. Con el paso de los días, científicos comienzan a hacer análisis y aclaraciones sobre el tema.
(2023-01-29). Cuadrando la Caja: øCuáles son los fundamentos económicos que refrenda la Constitución de la República? cubadebate.cu El pasado 22 de enero, Cuadrando la Caja dialogó sobre los fundamentos económicos que recoge la Constitución Cubana. øQué marco establece para el desempeño y las transformaciones de la economía? øCuál, y por qué es el papel que se le otorga al estado? øQué implica que los actores económicos tengan similares condiciones? øPor qué es la empresa estatal socialista el sujeto principal de nuestra economía? Cubadebate les ofrece la transcripción de este programa.
(2023-01-29). La Tira de los Lectores: Mi foto de Martí. cubadebate.cu øEn qué aspectos de tu vida está presente Martí? Ese era el tema que proponíamos a nuestros lectores hace unos días, para que enviaran sus imágenes en homenaje al más universal de los cubanos a La Tira de los Lectores. La creatividad y muestras de afecto hacia el apóstol no se hicieron esperar. Compartimos algunas de las fotografías que llegaron a nuestra redacción y agradecemos la buena participación en esta convocatoria.
(2023-01-29). Más los montes que los abismos. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate regala a sus lectores una pequeña joya del pensamiento de Martí, como homenaje al más grande de los cubanos en el año del aniversario 170 de su natalicio y como llamado a hacer el bien, bajo el amparo ético y humanista que nos legó el Héroe Nacional. También les recordamos algunos momentos de la vida de Martí un día como hoy.
(2023-01-29). Miradas violetas al dominó de la economía. cubadebate.cu Las tensas situaciones económicas de las últimas décadas han tornado la vida cotidiana familiar muy desafiante y con sobrecarga, sobre todo, para las mujeres. Las transformaciones económicas necesitan pensarse, también, desde una mirada violeta.
(2023-01-29). El velocista cubano Shainer Reginfo entró segundo en el Mitin de Pista Cubierta de Cataluña. cubadebate.cu El principal exponente de la velocidad en Cuba, Shainer Reginfo, entró al podio en su segunda presentación en la actual temporada atlética bajo techo con un registro de 6.66 segundos. El atleta conquistó el segundo lugar en los 60 metros del Mitin Internacional de Atletismo de Cataluña 2023, en la ciudad española de Sabadell.
(2023-01-29). Perú: Incertidumbre tras el rechazo del Parlamento a adelantar las elecciones. cubadebate.cu La incertidumbre política y social tiende hoy a incrementarse en Perú, tras rechazar el Parlamento un nuevo adelanto de elecciones con fines de distensión, cuando grandes protestas sociales cumplen hoy 24 días. La pasada medianoche se concretó el revés del proyecto del partido neoliberal Fuerza Popular.
(2023-01-29). Presidente cubano asiste a concierto homenaje a José Martí en La Habana. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, autoridades del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y el Gobierno, acompañaron a intelectuales y artistas en la velada "Se dice cubano", que hoy rindió homenaje al Maestro, a quien nos enseñó que "Ser culto es el único modo de ser libre".
(2023-01-29). Al menos tres muertos y casi mil heridos por terremoto en Irán. cubadebate.cu Un terremoto de magnitud 5.9 dejó este sábado al menos tres muertos y unos 970 heridos en la región noroccidental de Irán, según informes preliminares. El sismo causó daños en instituciones y viviendas y fue seguido por al menos 10 réplicas, informaron las autoridades.
(2023-01-29). Avanza megaproyecto para el trasvase entre los ríos Toa y Yateras y el valle de Guantánamo. cubadebate.cu El Trasvase Norte-Sur, megaproyecto hidráulico para trasladar agua por gravedad desde los ríos Toa y Yateras hacia el valle de Guantánamo, que beneficiará a miles de personas en la capital provincial y comunidades cercanas y a la economía, avanza en su ejecución pese a limitaciones de recursos, incluidos cemento, áridos, combustible, lubricante y equipamiento.
(2023-01-29). Día Mundial del Rompecabezas: Las ventajas de este entretenimiento para niños y adultos. cubadebate.cu Todos hemos jugado alguna vez al rompecabezas o hemos armado un puzle en casa. Este 29 de enero se celebra el Día Mundial del Rompecabezas o Puzzle Day, en inglés. La fecha es celebrada desde 2005 y se rumora que fue una creación de las empresas jugueteras de EE.UU. para aumentar las ventas.
(2023-01-29). El tiempo: Tarde cálida y escasas lluvias. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte, con nublados y chubascos ocasionales, mientras en el resto del archipiélago será poca la nubosidad. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado gran parte del territorio nacional con escasas lluvias.
(2023-01-29). Equipo Cuba al Clásico Mundial supera a Agricultores en juego de preparación. cubadebate.cu
(2023-01-29). Estados Unidos: Disuelven unidad involucrada en asesinato de Tyre Nichols en medio de protestas contra violencia policial. cubadebate.cu "Una decisión decente y justa para los ciudadanos de Memphis. Es solo el siguiente paso en esta travesía por la justicia y la rendición de cuentas. Esta mala conducta no se limita a estas unidades especializadas, se extiende mucho más allá", dijeron los abogados de la familia de Nichols, quien murió en el hospital luego de una golpiza a manos de policías en Memphis.
(2023-01-29). Interés por el titanio mueve apoyo de EEUU y aliados a Ucrania en la guerra con Rusia, según Newsweek. cubadebate.cu El titanio está entre las razones del apoyo de EE.UU. y aliados a Kiev en la guerra con Rusia, dice Newsweek. "Hay un esfuerzo naciente en EE.UU. y naciones aliadas para identificar, desarrollar y utilizar las reservas ucranianas de un metal clave en el desarrollo de la tecnología militar más avanzada de Occidente, columna vertebral de la disuasión futura contra Rusia y China".
(2023-01-29). Planta de Seattle entregará el último Boeing 747, se despide el icónico jumbo jet que reinó por décadas. cubadebate.cu La planta de producción de aviones de Everett, cerca de Seattle, entregará el martes el último Boeing 747-8 a Atlas Air en la versión de carguero, 53 años después de que el jumbo jet original, y posiblemente el más estético, revolucionara el sector de los viajes aéreos.
(2023-01-29). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 29 de enero. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener informados a sus lectores, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes en el mercado cambiario del país este domingo 29 de enero.
(2023-01-29). UNE no prevé afectaciones por déficit de capacidad de generación este domingo. cubadebate.cu La UNE prevé que en el horario diurno no sea afectado el servicio. Para la hora pico, prevé una disponibilidad de 2 973 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 680 MW (reserva de 293 MW). De mantenerse las condiciones previstas, no se pronostica afectación en el servicio durante la jornada de este domingo.
(2023-01-29). AUDIO: David Swanson on What Russia Could Have Done Instead of Invading Ukraine. davidswanson.org
(2023-01-29). Protests Across US After Footage Released of Tyre Nichols' Murder by Police. orinocotribune.com 
On Friday, January 27, authorities in Memphis, Tennessee, The five now former police officers who were involved in Nichols' arrest have been charged with second-degree murder. Currently, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith, all of who…
(2023-01-29). 29 January, NYC: NYC Stands with Jenin! Vigil and Rally in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. samidoun.net 
> "NYC Stands With Jenin" Vigil & Rally When: Sunday January 29th at 2: 00 pm Where: 72nd St. & 5th Ave. Bay Ridge, Brooklyn More Palestinians have been killed in 2023 than there have been days in the year. On Thursday alone 9 Palestinians were murdered in Jenin during an invasion by zionist forces, bringing the total number …
(2023-01-29). Lowkey Talks To Sukdhev Reel About The Justice For Ricky Reel Campaign. youtube.com
(2023-01-29). Venezuelan Amazon being destroyed by illegal mining. america.cgtn.com See how illegal mining is affecting the Amazon rainforest in Venezuela.
(2023-01-29). The West Bank: To End the Violence, Israel Must End the Occupation. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-29). Saturday 2/4: Haiti: Past, Present, and Future. indybay.org Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-01-29). Settlers, army go on revenge rampage in West Bank. electronicintifada.net EU endorses deadly Israeli raid on Jenin that set violence spiralling.
(2023-01-29). Desbarrancamiento de ómnibus deja 25 muertos en Perú. telesurtv.net En diciembre pasado, la Defensoría del Pueblo formuló un llamado a las autoridades respecto a la urgencia de adoptar decisiones concretas ante los elevados índices de accidentes de tránsito.
(2023-01-29). Estado colombiano anuncia reparación a víctimas de represión. telesurtv.net "El Estado se compromete a reparar las víctimas que dejó con ocasión de la represión que desató contra el movimiento social", dijo el presidente Gustavo Petro.
(2023-01-29). Corea del Norte condena envío de tanques de EE.UU a Ucrania. telesurtv.net Kim aseguró que "Estados Unidos y los países occidentales, que están destruyendo la paz mundial y la seguridad regional al entregar cantidades astronómicas de equipo militar a Ucrania".
(2023-01-29). Presidente cubano llama a superar injusto y desigual sistema imperante. telesurtv.net Miguel Díaz-Canel comparte con escritores, científicos y académicos que, convocados por el pensamiento martiano, están en Cuba, para defender las causas justas de la humanidad.
(2023-01-29). Cuba y América Latina conmemoran el legado de José Martí. telesurtv.net El ensayo "Nuestra América" es una de las obras más reconocidas de José Martí y la de mayor vigencia en la actualidad.
(2023-01-29). Costa Rica registra 3.805 casos de Covid-19 en la última semana. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a datos del Ministerio de Salud de Costa Rica 16 personas perecieron en la última semana por causas asociadas a la Covid-19.
(2023-01-29). Aumenta a 166 la cifra de muertos por nevadas en Afganistán. telesurtv.net Los talibán piden al sector privado de Afganistán "ayudar a las personas vulnerables y necesitadas a través del comité especial de este Ministerio con el fin de evitar más víctimas por el frío".
(2023-01-29). Alto Comisionado de ONU de DD.HH. presenta balance de su visita a Venezuela. telesurtv.net Volker Türk celebró la decisión del Gobierno de prorrogar la presencia del equipo en Venezuela por otros dos años.
(2023-01-29). Al menos tres muertos deja tiroteo en Los àÅngeles, California. telesurtv.net De las siete personas que recibieron disparos, cuatro estaban afuera. Los tres muertos iban en un vehículo.
(2023-01-29). Joven palestino muere tras ser herido por fuerzas israelíes. telesurtv.net El deceso del joven palestino se produce cuando en Jerusalén se han registrado dos ataques en las últimas 24 horas; uno en una sinagoga, y otro este sábado en la calle.
(2023-01-29). Gobierno y Congreso sin acuerdo para adelantar comicios en Perú. telesurtv.net Las marchas de protestas para exigir la salida de la presidenta designada, Dina Boluarte, continúan este sábado en Lima y otras regiones de Perú.
(2023-01-29). República Checa elige a Petr Pavel como su nuevo presidente. telesurtv.net Los checos ya comenzaron a votar este viernes, con una alta participación estimada en hasta el %, en un peculiar sistema que reparte en viernes y sábado el proceso electoral.
(2023-01-29). Rusia denuncia la muerte de 14 personas tras bombardeo de Ucrania. telesurtv.net En el hospital durante meses se ha prestado atención médica esencial a la población civil local y a los militares, indicó el ente castrense.
(2023-01-29). Defensoría del Pueblo de Perú confirma un muerto por represión a manifestantes en Lima. telesurtv.net Este es el primer manifestante que muere por la represión policial en Lima desde el inicio de la protesta en diciembre, tras la destitución del presidente Pedro Castillo.
(2023-01-29). øPor qué es recordado el político ecuatoriano Eloy Alfaro?>. telesurtv.net Con el pasar de los años el asesinato de Eloy Alfaro junto un grupo de aliados políticos y militares seria conocido como la Hoguera Barbara.
(2023-01-29). Reportan la muerte de otras dos mujeres por meningitis en México. telesurtv.net En su reporte diario de casos de meningitis, la Secretaría de Salud de Durango comunicó que ya suman 79 casos confirmados.
(2023-01-29). Miles de estadounidenses protestan por muerte de afroamericano. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes se concentraron en las ciudades de Memphis, Nueva York, Sacramento, Los Ángeles, Atlanta, Filadelfia o Seattle para exigir justicia por Tyrone Nichols.
(2023-01-29). Dos aviones militares indios se estrellan en el centro del país. telesurtv.net El ministro de Defensa indio anunció que se puso en marcha una investigación para conocer las causas del accidente aéreo.
(2023-01-29). Congreso peruano rechaza adelantar las elecciones para el 2023. telesurtv.net El Pleno del Congreso peruano debatirá y votará el próximo lunes un pedido de reconsideración sobre la propuesta de adelantar las elecciones.
(2023-01-29). Presidente Maduro recibe a reconocidos exfutbolistas europeos. telesurtv.net El encuentro con los exfutbolistas Michel Salgado y David Trezeguet sirve para fortalecer el movimiento deportivo del país suramericano.
(2023-01-29). Capitalists are causing inflation, not workers! thecommunists.org Download this leaflet as a pdf. With the cost of living soaring, public services falling apart and anger growing, our rulers are blaming, in equal measure, the workers (for daring to defend their wages) and Vladimir Putin (for daring to resist Nato). Tory chair Nadhim Zahawi recently blamed both, declaring that nurses have chosen the …
(2023-01-29). Masses of Minneapolis Police Swarm Tyre Nichols Protest Before it Starts. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-01-29). Venezuela Condemns Massacre of Palestinians (+Communiqué). orinocotribune.com On Friday, January 27, the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing its total condemnation of the massacre carried out by the Israeli military on January 26, in which nine Palestinians were killed with live ammunition. | These systematic attacks against the Palestinian people demonstrate the complete lack of respect for human dignity of the apartheid state's current regime led by Benjamin Netanyahu. | Below is an unoffi…
(2023-01-29). London Metropolitan police officer exposed as prolific sex offender, reject myth of police "reform" wsws.org Carrick's propensity for cruelty was well known. He had been reported for abusive and violent behaviour on at least nine occasions during his career, without action being taken.
(2023-01-29). DSA crisis intensifies as Democratic Party establishment discusses giving Ocasio-Cortez House leadership position. wsws.org The political essence of the developing crisis within the Democratic Socialists of America is coming into sharper focus as a crisis within the Democratic Party and political establishment as a whole.
(2023-01-29). California parent reflects on the social and personal trauma of three years of pandemic. wsws.org Northern California parent and media worker CJ discusses her struggle with Long COVID symptoms and for COVID safety, reflecting upon the wide-ranging social impact of the pandemic.
(2023-01-29). This week in history: January 30-February 5. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-01-29). Abellio strike at a crossroads: Defeat Unite's sabotage of London bus pay fight! wsws.org A below-inflation pay deal was recommended by Unite last Wednesday after talks with Abellio.
(2023-01-29). UK: University of Sheffield International College staff set to strike again. wsws.org Management's intransigence feeds off the UCU leadership's business friendly, corporatist approach.