(2023-05-24). To combat "fake news," India's far-right government creates new body of state censors. wsws.org The Modi government is trying to eviscerate the citizenry's constitutionally protected democratic right to free expression on social media by creating a bureaucracy to suppress "fake, false or misleading" news, especially about its own actions.
(2023-05-25). Norfolk Southern announces limited paid sick leave for railroad engineers. wsws.org The deal will give engineers five days of paid sick leave, far less than what train crews were demanding when their strike was banned by Congress last year.
(2023-05-24). Let Us Celebrate the People's Patriots and End the Ignominy of Monarchical-Patriotic Legends. dissidentvoice.org 
An assembly of some 6,000 Quebec patriots, the Assembly of the Six Counties, was held October 23-24, 1837 despite public assemblies being banned by the British colonial government. The Communist Party of Canada (Marxist-Leninist) is calling for Victoria Day to be renamed Patriots' Day. The aim is to engage people in discussion on the peoples' …
(2023-05-25). Leaked Report: "CIA Does Not Know" If Israel Plans to Bomb Iran. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). Stella Assange at Sydney rally: "It's not just Julian who has lost his freedom, but all of us" wsws.org Stella Assange, wife of imprisoned Wikileaks publisher Julian Assange, spoke at a rally in Sydney yesterday morning demanding his immediate freedom.
(2023-05-24). The Fight To Free Julian Assange, with Kevin Gosztola. mintpressnews.com 
Uncover the truth behind Julian Assange's detainment and the US government's escalating attacks on WikiLeaks in this eye-opening interview with Kevin Gosztola, shedding light on the invaluable information exposed by WikiLeaks and the potential collapse of a secretive system.
(2023-05-25). 'We Missed Our Chance to Confront the Death Penalty and Regret It': Former Alabama Governors Urge End to Capital Punishment. scheerpost.com 
As Alabama introduces new death penalty legislation, former governors urge elected officials to "do the morally right thing."
(2023-05-25). Flag March: The Annual Israeli Display Of Jewish Supremacy. scheerpost.com 
By Miko Peled / MintPress News The annual display of Jewish Supremacy in Palestine, known as the Flag March, is not limited to the Old City of Jerusalem. It is part of a campaign of intimidation in cities around the country that have a significant Palestinian population. This year this racist, violent display of supremacy …
(2023-05-25). How Big Oil is Manipulating the Way You Think About Climate Change. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-25). East Palestine, 100 Days Later. scheerpost.com 
Months after an explosive Norfolk Southern train derailment changed their lives and communities forever, residents of East Palestine, Ohio, and the surrounding area feel "numb," lied to, and abandoned… and they're running out of drinkable water.
(2023-05-25). The Human Consequences of Economic Sanctions: Event Summary. scheerpost.com 
By Francisco R. Rodríguez and Mark Weisbrot / Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) On May 19, 2023, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) brought together leading experts in the study of economic sanctions to help to answer a critical, but often-ignored, question: What are the human consequences of US economic sanctions? …
(2023-05-25). The Post Office Can Bring People-Centered Public Banking to Evert ZIP Code. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-25). Ecuador — El patriarca sin retoño. globalizacion.ca El día que ganó esas elecciones debió ser el mayor alegrón de su existencia. El Patriarca de esta letanía en clave de insensato pesimismo. La duda ética del resultado obtenido en la primera vuelta está intacta y será una sombra…
(2023-05-25). Russia and China vs The United States — Revenge of the Nerds Part Deux. sonar21.com 
I will apologize up front for using the campy 1984 movie, Revenge of the Nerds, as a prescient portrayal of the shifting power relationship that favors Russia and China and…
(2023-05-25). NATO's Dirty War in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). Biden's Re-Election Hinges on the Success of Kiev's Counteroffensive. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). US Mulls Complete Withdrawal from New START. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). Looming Mutiny Among Kiev Regime Forces? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). Africa Celebrates 60th Anniversary of the African Union (OAU-AU). globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). London Posts Job Ad for Mercenaries for Ukraine's Counteroffensive. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). Biden's Re-Election Hinges on the Success of Kiev's Counteroffensive. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). US Mulls Complete Withdrawal from New START. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). Looming Mutiny Among Kiev Regime Forces? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). Africa Celebrates 60th Anniversary of the African Union (OAU-AU). globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). London Posts Job Ad for Mercenaries for Ukraine's Counteroffensive. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). A Reality Check on Our Polarized Lives. From My Radiology Exam. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). Financial 'Shock and Awe' on Russia Pronounced 'Dead' by Two Establishment Journals. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). Excess Deaths Are Exploding, Experts Remain Stumped. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). British Warmongering Is Driving Europe Towards Catastrophe in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). A Dangerous Proposal: The Foreign Policy Establishment's Love Affair with Zelensky Knows No Bounds. Expelling Russia from the U.N. Security Council. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). Died Suddenly: COVID-19 Vaccinated Pregnant Women Continue to Die Unexpectedly From Perinatal Complications. Stillbirths, Blood Clots, Bleeding, Infections and More. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). New Report: $1.1 Trillion — or 62% — of the Federal Discretionary Budget Was Spent on Militarism and War Last Year. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). Ukrainian Intelligence Says It's Trying to Kill Putin. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-25). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
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(2023-05-25). Selected Articles: People's Brains and Bodies Are Not Protected Against Attacks by Electromagnetic Waves and Neurotechnologies. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-05-25). Sydney rallies against AUKUS, after Quad meeting rescheduled. greenleft.org.au Labor Party members joined leftists and peace activists to speak out against militarism, AUKUS and the Quad at a protest organised by Sydney Anti-AUKUS Coalition. Alex Bainbridge reports.
(2023-05-25). Norway's Red Party: 'Sweden and Finland joining NATO is no excuse to store nuclear weapons in the Nordic region'. greenleft.org.au Tobias Drevland Lund, an MP for Norway's radical left party Rà∏dt (Red Party) speaks to Federico Fuentes about the party's rise and response to Russia's war on Ukraine.
(2023-05-25). Washington is escalating military tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-25). Syria: the path to conflict resolution is open. journal-neo.org 
After more than a year of behind-the-scenes diplomacy, Syria's membership in the Arab League of States (LAS) was finally restored when Arab foreign ministers reached a consensus on an issue that has been causing sharp divisions since the start of the Syrian crisis 12 years ago. On May 7, the Arab League's foreign ministers adopted a […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-25). Prigozhin Says 20,000 Wagner Fighters Were Killed in Bakhmut Battle. news.antiwar.com Russia's Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said in an interview posted on Telegram Wednesday that 20,000 of his fighters were killed in the 224-day battle of Bakhmut. Prigozhin said half of those who died in the brutal battle were convicts he recruited from prison. "Throughout the [entire combat] operation, I recruited 50,000 prisoners, of which about …
(2023-05-25). The illuminating influence of Eric Huntley. mronline.org 
When I sat down with Eric Huntley it was under the premise of interviewing him about the new community garden that he has established—along with filmmaker and organiser Sukant Chandan—in the London borough of Ealing, just minutes away from where he and his late-wife, Jessica Huntley, ran their bookshop and publishing house.
(2023-05-25). Russia's War In Ukraine Is Headed Toward A Conclusion. popularresistance.org Fifteen months ago, I began writing a series of articles about what was taking place in Ukraine and what was likely to take place in the future there if a peace settlement was not reached. I'm sorry to say that most of the things that I and a small contingent of other outlier journalists warned were very likely to occur, have happened. | This piece of writing is going to be my final entry in this Ukraine-Russia series. I stand by the information presented in all of the articles I've written about this war. I did my best to present what I viewed to be the truth and I am confident that time will bear out the majori…
(2023-05-25). New Report: $1.1 Trillion Was Spent On Militarism And War Last Year. popularresistance.org Washington, D.C. — On May 24, the National Priorities Project at the Institute for Policy Studies released a critical new analysis of the militarized budget in the United States, "The Warfare State: How Funding for Militarism Compromises our Welfare." | The new report found that this past year, out of a $1.8 trillion federal discretionary budget, the U.S. spent a staggering $1.1 trillion — or 62% — of that budget on militarism and war. | Threats to cut spending for vital domestic programs have featured prominently in the debt ceiling debate in recent weeks, but spending on militarism has been al…
(2023-05-25). John Durham And The Burying Of American History. popularresistance.org There are certain things I do not quite get since Special Counsel John Durham's report on the epically corrupt conduct of Donald Trump's enemies during the 2016 election campaigns went to Congress last week. Many things, actually. For all the ground Durham covers in his 306—page report, I don't get why he left a lot of things undone and unexamined, a lot of names unnamed and a lot of conclusions unconcluded after a four-year investigation into the very unfunny fiasco known as Russiagate. | And then there are a few things I do get. Chief among these is that, with the already-evident burying of the Durham Rep…
(2023-05-25). Sudan: The Left Welcomes Ceasefire. popularresistance.org Heavy shelling in Sudanese capital Khartoum and its sister-cities of Khartoum Bahri (North) and Omdurman continued on the morning of Monday, May 22, hours before a seven-day ceasefire was scheduled to begin at 9: 45 p.m local time. | The "Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements" was signed on May 20 by the envoys of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)—former allies and partners-in-coup who have been fighting each other since April 15. | By then, the death toll of civilians caught in the crossfire had climbed to 850, while nearly 4,000 others w…
(2023-05-25). Venezuela at Eurasian Economic Union Summit: 'The World Needs New International Financial System'. orinocotribune.com During a speech at the Second Summit of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, urged participants to reflect on the need to create a new international financial infrastructure, and further highlighted the importance of creating an economic model that serves humanity, and does not solely serve hegemonic forces. | The Venezuelan vice president made a call at the summit, held this Wednesday, May 24, for nations of the region and beyond to resume their leading role in the world economy. She further elaborated, explaining that 23 years ago the world's main trading partner…
(2023-05-25). Venezuela Rejects Unfounded US Accusations Regarding Terrorism. orinocotribune.com The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela issued a The Venezuelan government emphasized in the document that the US must respect international law, and called on the authorities of the US to practice diplomacy in order to strengthen stability and world peace. | pic.twit…
(2023-05-25). How the US war on Taiwanese semiconductors might benefit Japan. peoplesdispatch.org In April, Berkshire Hathaway's leader Warren Buffett told Nikkei that the geopolitical tension between the United States and China was "certainly a consideration" in his decision to divest from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC)…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: How much screen time is too much time for your kids? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org How much screen time is too much for a child? Is digital media affecting your child's health? The surgeon general has issued a new advisory, citing growing concerns about the effects of social media use on the mental health of young people. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. While there are many benefits to technology, she says it also can affect children and teens in negative ways,…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic researchers link environmental exposures to liver disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a diverse range of environmental chemicals in human bile in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a rare, chronic liver disease of the bile ducts. The study, published in Exposome, represents a new frontier of research at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine that explores the exposome, the measure of environmental contributors to disease and health. Most people with primary sclerosing cholangitis also have some type of inflammatory bowel disease, such…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Binge-eating disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My niece is living in my home while she is attending college. I've invited her to eat meals with our family, but she typically declines, desiring to eat alone in her room. I'm concerned because she often seems to eat a lot of food at one time, like two sandwiches with two bags of chips or a quart of ice cream. Could this be a sign of an eating disorder? If so, what…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are the benefits, risks of sleeping with melatonin gummies? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many people rely on melatonin gummies to help them get a good night's sleep. But a recent study finds that these over-the-counter supplements may not reliably contain the advertised amount of melatonin. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 19% of adults in the U.S. don't get enough sleep, and some of those sleep-deprived people use melatonin supplements to help them catch some z's. Dr. Erik St. Louis, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says melatonin…
(2023-05-25). Consumer Health: Treating arthritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about a condition that affects nearly 59 million people in the U.S., or approximately 1 in 4 adults. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The two most common types of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis — damage joints in different…
(2023-05-25). Ready to run: Assessing protein needs for performance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As you train for your upcoming distance race or other athletic event, you may be looking for ways to fine-tune your program and up your performance. Now's the time to take another look at what you're eating since nutrition is a key component of your training plan. Do you know how much protein you need when exercising? Judging by all the protein bars, shakes and powders out there, you could be led to believe you…
(2023-05-25). Science Saturday: Orthobiologics can be nature's healing agents. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic physician-scientists are working on regenerative biotherapeutics such as orthobiologics and other regenerative bioinjectables to bring advanced procedures to more patients. Orthobiologics are biological agents that stimulate healing when standard therapies don't work. Examples are platelet-rich plasma — platelets spun from a patient's blood that promote cell repair — and bone marrow aspirate concentrate that contains stem cells and many other cells that have shown potential for tissue regeneration. "Orthobiologics are like nature's drug…
(2023-05-25). Future of health care: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science students graduate in Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic celebrated the graduation of the next generation of physicians and scientists. In a combined ceremony in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, May 19, students received degrees conferred by Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Fifty-five new physicians joined the prestigious Mayo Clinic alumni, with 11 receiving both medical and doctoral degrees and 38 new biomedical scientists receiving doctoral degrees. In addition, 22 students received master's degrees. They join the…
(2023-05-25). Falcon frenzy: 4 chicks banded. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Meet Piper, Aero, Horus and Genesis. They are the newest chicks to be banded and named by Mayo Clinic's Peregrine Falcon Program. Before banding and naming, each chick had their gender identified and also received a brief medical exam. Names for each chick were drawn from suggestions submitted by falcon fans from around the world. Right time for banding Since chicks are nearly fully grown at 3 weeks old, this is the perfect age for…
(2023-05-25). Consumer Health: Understanding metastatic brain cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about metastatic brain cancer. Overall, the chance that a person will develop a malignant tumor of the brain or spinal cord in their lifetime is less than 1%, according to the American Cancer Society. Nevertheless, nearly 19,000 people in the U.S. will die from brain and spinal cord tumors in 2023. A brain tumor is a growth of cells in the…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and sexual health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hot flashes and night sweats are some of the symptoms often associated with menopause. But how does menopause affect sexual health? Experts say menopause can put women at increased risk for a condition that can lead to pain during sexual intercourse. Mayo Clinic's Dr. Juliana Kling explains why and says there are safe and effective treatments. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1ULBXFuD3E Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 ways to get better sleep. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As I get older, I find I have increasing issues with sleep. I struggle to fall asleep and then stay asleep. I wake up during the night and get discouraged when I see the clock. By the time I get back to sleep, my alarm is set to wake me up. I feel groggy during the day and actively look for opportunities to nap. It would be great to wake up feeling rested…
(2023-05-25). How one tendon can throw you off your stride. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Achilles tendon is a long band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. This tendon is used when walking, running, jumping or pushing up on your toes. But if it's injured, the pain, typically located in the back of your calf, and lack of function can throw you off your stride for months. Recognizing when you're at risk for Achilles tendinitis and knowing how…
(2023-05-25). Future of health care: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students graduate in Arizona. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thirty-eight medical students graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine's campus in Phoenix on Wednesday, May 17. They join the more than 60 other Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students in Jacksonville, Florida, and Rochester, Minnesota, graduating on those campuses in May. These students persevered through the pandemic, learning health care in a rapidly changing environment. The students will move on to residencies at Mayo Clinic and across the country, helping ease the physician shortage and…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and the heart connection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Women experience menopause at different ages — and different ways — which can, among other things, affect their heart health. The average age of natural menopause in the U.S is 52. There's early menopause, under age 45, and premature menopause, under age 40, which may affect a very small group of women. There is also premature ovarian insufficiency. Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt, a Mayo Clinic women's health specialist, says it's important for anyone who experiences menopause to think…
(2023-05-25). Consumer Health: What is mental health? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about mental health and mental illness. Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave. Cultural norms and social expectations play a role in defining mental health. There is no standard measure across cultures to determine whether a behavior is normal or when it becomes disruptive. What might be normal in one society may be a cause…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Improving bone health before spinal surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As people age, bones lose some of their structure. Osteopenia and osteoporosis are both conditions in which bones become less dense and, therefore, can break more easily. These kinds of bone density issues are common among spinal surgery patients who are 50 and older. To avoid surgical complications, Mayo Clinic works with these patients on improving bone health before spinal surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/aYVD4xaoR4E Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Defining head and neck cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A co-worker recently was diagnosed with oral cancer after a nagging cough led him to the doctor. It got me wondering about the incidence of head and neck cancer and what I should be screened for. I'm in my mid-40s and try to be mindful of getting an annual physical. ANSWER: There are many types of head and neck cancers, which is a broad category used to describe any cancer that starts in the…
(2023-05-25). Ready to run: What are some signs of overtraining? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org We're surrounded by warning signs on roads, at work, and on packaging and equipment. Your body sends warning signs too. As your race date nears, it's tempting to pull out all the stops in your training. That makes this a prime time to watch for warning signs of overtraining. Overtraining or overuse injuries are any muscle or joint injuries, such as tendinitis or a stress fracture, that result from repetitive trauma. Overuse injuries typically occur…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Combating weight gain during menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Menopause marks the end of reproductive years. Fluctuating hormonal levels can lead to a variety of unwanted symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems. Another common complaint is added pounds. Mayo Clinic's Dr. Juliana Kling explains what is behind weight gain during menopause and what a person can do to combat it. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/fbNSK1GEbSk Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
(2023-05-25). Yet another success of Russia's Middle East diplomacy. journal-neo.org 
On May 10, an earlier announced meeting of the foreign ministers of the Astana format participants — Russia, Iran, Turkey and Syria — took place in Moscow. It should be noted that this summit of representatives of the Quartet took the baton from the heads of defense departments. The latter shows that Russia, as the […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-25). Is Sharp Rise In Strokes From Covid, Vaccines, Or Something Else? What The Science Says. moguldom.com On April 11, Jamie Foxx was admitted to the emergency room due to an unknown illness. His daughter, Corinne, posted on social media the next day, "From the Foxx family: We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday." The family has been hush-hush about what caused the medical emergency. …
(2023-05-25). Russia's Foreign Intelligence Chief Says U.S. Is Training ISIS Terrorists In Syria's Al-Tanf. southfront.org 
Green Berets and their partner force, the Maghaweir al-Thowra (MaT), during a joint patrol mission near At-Tanf Garrison, Syria, April 29, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Howard) | The United States is training ISIS terrorists in the southeastern Syrian area of al-Tanf on sabotage, Sergey Naryshkin, director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, revealed on May 24. "According to our information, the U.
(2023-05-25). Latest Update on the North Hollywood/Van Nuys Los Angeles Valley College Scandal. indybay.org Los Angeles Valley College serves Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Studio City, Valley Glen, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, Toluca Lake, Burbank, Universal City. Here's what we know so far about the Media Arts Program that ripped off students and taxpayers.
(2023-05-25). Breaking: Los Angeles Valley College Website Hacked AGAIN! indybay.org The Van Nuys/North Hollywood community college — Los Angeles Valley College or LAVC for short — had it's website was hacked in 2017 in a cyber-security attack that cost the LACCD $28,000 in bit-coin. Now it appears to be hacked again.
(2023-05-25). Tuesday 6/13: How the Supreme Court is Dividing America. indybay.org Online event – FREE…
(2023-05-25). Tuesday 7/18: Book Launch: Anarchist Popular Power – Dissident Labor & Armed Struggle in Uruguay '56-76. indybay.org Tamarack Collective Bar + Restaurant | 1501 Harrison St. | Oakland, CA | 94612…
(2023-05-25). The US empire and the complicity of intellectuals. indybay.org Interventions have always been dictated by the geopolitical and economic interests of the country. In fact, the United States is no exception to this rule. On the contrary, every empire acts in this way (see, for example, the invasions of Russia by Napoleon and Adolf Hitler). History also shows that imperial interests have often led to the suppression of aspirations for self-determination.
(2023-05-25). California Supreme Court to Hear Arguments Thursday Over Monterey Oil, Gas Drilling Restrictions. indybay.org Residents to Rally at Local Courthouse in Support of Measure Z…
(2023-05-25). G7 Protest Against US-led War; Banko Brown's Murder; Turkey's Critical Elections By CRD. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race and Democracy on G7 Protest Against US-led War; Banko Brown's Murder & Turkey's Critical Elections By CRD…
(2023-05-25). Governor guts landmark environmental law to expedite the salmon-killing Delta Tunnel. indybay.org Advocates for fish, water and environmental justice are outraged over Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to gut the California Environmental Quality Act in order to construct the Delta Tunnel, Sites Reservoir and other destructive infrastructure projects.
(2023-05-25). Airlines seek fresh faces as international travel recovers. ecns.cn Domestic carriers have ramped up efforts to recruit more employees to embrace the comprehensive recovery of the international travel market following the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2023-05-25). Listed companies win more projects in May on robust investment pipeline. ecns.cn Supported by the expanding effective investment in the country, many listed companies along the infrastructure industrial chain recently announced the winning of major project tenders.
(2023-05-25). Blacklist call tit-for-tat move for Micron decision, experts say. ecns.cn A U.S. lawmaker's call to add Chinese memory chipmakers to a trade blacklist shows that Washington wants to abuse its political power to retaliate against Beijing's law-based decision on U.S.-based chipmaker Micron Technology, experts said on Wednesday.
(2023-05-25). Amazon suspends Appstore services. ecns.cn The China branch of U.S.-based tech company Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday that the suspension of Amazon's Appstore services will not affect any of the company's business operations in China.
(2023-05-25). Being U.S. pawn will only hurt Tokyo. ecns.cn On Tuesday, the Japanese government unveiled export control measures on 23 types of chipmaking equipment, aligning its trade rules with a U.S. move to curb China's ability to make advanced chips.
(2023-05-25). Asian locales on rise as overseas study options. ecns.cn A growing number of students from the Chinese mainland are choosing to study in Asia, in places where they can enjoy friendlier environments with similar cultures at relatively lower costs.
(2023-05-25). Garbage sorting practices to be further intensified. ecns.cn China has vowed to intensify nationwide initiatives to promote trash sorting practices, aiming to enhance civic literacy and develop an environment-friendly lifestyle among citizens, officials said recently.
(2023-05-25). Cathay Pacific scandal widely condemned. ecns.cn Hong Kong officials and social leaders have condemned the disrespectful behavior of some Cathay Pacific crew members toward non-English speaking passengers.
(2023-05-25). HK, Guangdong to utilize strengths to build GBA. ecns.cn Lee made his remarks at the opening ceremony of the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Week, SmartHK, in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Wednesday.
(2023-05-25). DeSantis-Trump battle is on. ecns.cn Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday finally put himself in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, setting up what is expected to be a bruising primary season with former president Donald Trump.
(2023-05-25). China, Singapore bourses further bridges rapidly growing ETF markets. ecns.cn The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) have recently deepened their relationship significantly by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to launch an SSE-SGX exchange-traded fund (ETF) link.
(2023-05-25). Chinese, U.S. commerce chiefs to meet. ecns.cn Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao will hold talks with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on China-U.S. economic and trade relations and issues of common concern.
(2023-05-25). Reporting system fights sexual assault of children. ecns.cn Thanks to a reporting system, 5,358 cases of harm to children have been detected and handled over the past two years, an official from China's top procuratorate said on Thursday.
(2023-05-25). Beijing's Xicheng cracks down on financial crime. ecns.cn A total of 1,441 people have been charged with financial crimes by prosecutors in Beijing's Xicheng district over the past decade, demonstrating the regional judiciary's determination and efforts to protect financial security.
(2023-05-25). Southern Shanxi launches first freight train to Central Asia. ecns.cn A train loaded with automotive components, manufacturing machinery, and other goods departed from Houma City, north China's Shanxi province on Wednesday, heading to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries.
(2023-05-25). SCO media representatives gather in Lianyungang to tap BRI opportunities. ecns.cn Media Representatives from the countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) started their four-day visit to the city of Lianyungang in east China's Jiangsu Province on Wednesday at the city's international logistics park.
(2023-05-25). Full text of Xi Jinping's letter to teachers and students from Macau University of Science and Technology. ecns.cn This is the full text of Xi Jinping's letter to teachers and students from the Macau University of Science and Technology.
(2023-05-25). Xi congratulates and encourages teachers and students of Macau University of Science and Technology. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on May 23 sent a letter to representatives of the faculty and students of the Macau University of Science and Technology who took part in the research and development of the "Macao Science 1" space exploration satellites.
(2023-05-25). In Numbers: China is the leading market for electric cars in 2022. ecns.cn
(2023-05-25). Chili-flavored ice cream draws customers in Chongqing. ecns.cn The ice creams drizzled with different chili sauces, including red-hot chili oil and spicy chili crisp draws many customers in summer.
(2023-05-25). Three Gorges Reservoir braces for flood water. ecns.cn The Three Gorges reservoir is currently undertaking draw-down of water level, as it is preparing for the upcoming flood season of the Yangtze River.
(2023-05-25). Beijing subway introduces palm screening system. ecns.cn Beijing subway system has implemented a ticketing system that eliminates the need for physical cards. Passengers can now enter the subway simply by scanning their palms, ushering in a new era of convenience and efficiency.
(2023-05-25). In Numbers: Over $11 bln of deals inked at 2023 World Intelligence Congress. ecns.cn
(2023-05-25). In Numbers | Highlights of Tibet's development in past decade. ecns.cn
(2023-05-25). U.S. master of coercive diplomacy. ecns.cn
(2023-05-25). Sunday 6/11: San Francisco Summer World Naked Bike Ride #WNBRsf2023. indybay.org "CUPID'S ARROW" Rincon Park | The Embarcadero & Folsom Street | San Francisco California 94105…
(2023-05-25). Imperial and University of Tokyo to lead cleantech revolution. imperial.ac.uk Imperial and the University of Tokyo have announced a major new strategic relationship for cleantech and energy research.
(2023-05-25). Three Meetings This Month For Concord's Homeless Strategic Plan. indybay.org The city of Concord (California), will be holding three meetings this week-and-a-half, regarding the development of a homeless strategic plan. Service providers and concerned residents are urged to participate.
(2023-05-25). Graffiti Writers Paint Over Pro-Police "Street Art" Campaign Backed by a Tech Billionaire. indybay.org
(2023-05-25). The demographic makeup of the country's voters continues to shift. That creates headwinds. indybay.org Demographic change continued to chip away at the cornerstone of the Republican electoral coalition in 2022, a new analysis of Census data has found.
(2023-05-25). Leidesdorff Plaza, showcasing California Pioneers of African Descent Historic Folsom. indybay.org May 1966, Leidesdorff Plaza was dedicated by the Sacramento Negro Museum and Library Association, Inc. | May 2023 we are excited to continue the journey towards researching, documenting, preserving and showcasing the salient contributions by people of African Descent in early California History, (1840-1875) for distant future generations.
(2023-05-25). The War On Public Education, Tech & The Writers Guild West With Education Lawyer Kathleen. indybay.org Education lawyer and whistleblower Kathleen Carroll talks about the role of billionaire owner Reed Hastings in privatization education through charters and the introduction of testing, software and co-locations in schools throughout California and the country. She also talks about the collaboration of the AFT and NEA in pushing testing and charters in California through Proposition 39.
(2023-05-25). SF Chronicle PMWG Workers Demand Justice & Living Wages In Protest. indybay.org Dozens of San Francisco Chronicle workers rallied at 12 noon on May 23 2023 to demand better wages and benefits. Many of the younger workers are forced to leave because of their income and the housing crisis.
(2023-05-25). Thursday 6/8: 22nd San Francisco Documentary Festival (SF DocFest). indybay.org Roxie Theatre, 3117 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-05-25). Thursday 6/15: In The Evening By The Moonlight. indybay.org Young Performers Theatre | 2 Marina Boulevard | San Francisco, CA 94123…
(2023-05-25). Blind African American Section 8 tenant fears budget cuts may harm him. indybay.org Image Of Blind Man Using A Cane…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to reduce your stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, but Mayo Clinic health care professionals suggest spotting the signs and reducing stroke risk should be part of everyday awareness. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood of stroke increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/iShun0adjek Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 55) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-05-25). Consumer Health: Does expired sunscreen still work? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to check the expiration date on last year's sunscreen. It's that time of year when everyone's looking forward to some fun in the sun. Too much sun can be dangerous, though. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun damages your skin, and children are especially vulnerable because they tend to spend more time outdoors and can burn easily. Skin damage from the sun…
(2023-05-25). Consumer Health: Women's health and living a longer, healthier life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Women's Health Week will be observed May 14—20, which makes this a good time to learn about two of the top threats to women's health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Heart disease and cancer are two of the top three leading causes of death for women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your risk for…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Innovative technology to treat head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In the U.S., HPV is linked to about 70% of throat and mouth cancers. And more than 70% of those cancers are diagnosed in men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Treatment for throat and mouth cancers, also referred to as oropharyngeal or head and neck cancers, depends on location and stage of the cancer as well as other factors. Dr. Phillip Pirgousis, a Mayo Clinic head and neck surgeon, says patients now have safer, less invasive surgical treatments…
(2023-05-25). Science Saturday: Collaborative study discovers new disease behind patient's recurring blood clots. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2018, a male patient in his 60s began experiencing chest pains, which turned out to be caused by multiple blood clots in his lungs. As he visited several institutions in and around his home state of Michigan, doctors conducted the typical testing panels to look for a condition called thrombophilia that causes blood clots to form too easily. But tests did not confirm the known thrombophilic conditions. "So people were not able to give…
(2023-05-25). Skin cancer survivors: How to stay safe in the sunshine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many people, playing and relaxing in the sun is fun. But for skin cancer survivors, the sun can be a source of fear and anxiety. That's because sun exposure is one of the most significant risk factors for developing skin cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. Skin cancer survivors often feel stress and anxiety People who have previously…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma misconception — dark skin tones at risk, too. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against dangerous UV rays. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says people with darker skin tones need to be vigilant about sun protection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/rcsfbWZm6CY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifestyle changes to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 35 and in good health. I am diligent about getting an annual physical. At my last one, the doctor said that while my numbers look good, since high blood pressure and high cholesterol run in my family, I should consider medications to lessen my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I am not inclined to take medication if I do not need it yet. Is there anything else I can…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is a tonsillectomy and who needs one? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 4-year-old son has had many episodes of painful sore throats, and his doctor recommended that his tonsils be removed. Why do kids have more trouble with their tonsils? Is there a right age to have the surgery done? I've heard that recovery from tonsil surgery is painful, so what can we expect? ANSWER: Often when children complain of sore throats, their tonsils may be to blame. The tonsils are part of our immune…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Poor sleep can be linked to stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A new study finds that sleep problems can increase someone's risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, prolonged napping, and snoring and breathing cessation. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen English, a Mayo Clinic vascular neurologist, explains why poor sleep can be linked to stroke. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-05-25). Ready to Run: Train your mind as you train your body for race day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Typically, training for a distance race means preparing yourself for the physical demands of the event. But don't overlook the mental aspects of performance. Most experts know the importance of mental training. Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile under four minutes, said, "It's the brain, not the heart or lungs, that's the critical organ." Mental barriers All athletes, no matter how strong or physically gifted, can struggle to be successful if they…
(2023-05-25). Mayo Clinic research on remote hospital care for a rural or urban home setting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chad Semling, who is 47 years old, spent 113 days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation before being admitted to Advanced Care at Home, a Mayo Clinic program that uses telehealth to provide health care remotely for patients who live in rural and urban areas. Semling, a Mayo Clinic patient in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, suffered multiple compression fractures within his back, a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and severe lung blockage, all due to COVID-19….
(2023-05-25). Former VA deputy secretary Donald M. Remy to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Donald M. Remy, former deputy secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, was elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on May 12. Donald M. Remy "Mr. Remy is an exceptional leader who comes to us with significant experience in health care, government and legal affairs, and international business," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "We are pleased and honored to welcome him to…
(2023-05-25). Nucleus RadioPharma to open manufacturing facility in Rochester, Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Facility aims to manufacture next generation of radiopharmaceuticals ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nucleus RadioPharma, a radiopharmaceutical company founded by Eclipse and Mayo Clinic, announced today it has received approval from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for its economic incentive request to support a facility in Rochester. The facility will be based in the Two Discovery Square building within Destination Medical Center's Discovery Square District. Nucleus was established to address the acute manufacturing…
(2023-05-25). Future of health care: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students graduate in Florida. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Medical students graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine on Saturday, May 13. The graduates were part of an innovative program that allows students to complete their first two years of didactic study in Phoenix or Rochester, Minnesota, and finish the final two years of clinical study in Jacksonville, Florida. Nine students graduated from the school's Florida campus on May 13. They join the more than 90 other Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students in…
(2023-05-25). When to start regular breast cancer screenings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. That's why Mayo Clinic recommends women start screening mammograms yearly at age 40. While that recommendation has been firm for the past 10 years, other institutions have shifted the recommended screening age over the years. The latest to consider a change is the U.S….
(2023-05-25). Aspiring for a better diet? Try asparagus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Asparagus is a perennial flowering plant brought from Europe to North America hundreds of years ago. However, its history dates back to ancient Egypt, where images of it can be found on the walls of tombs. It originally grew wild along riverbanks or the seashore, preferring a soil too salty for other plants. The world's top producers of asparagus are China, Peru and Germany. Most of the asparagus grown in the U.S. comes from three…
(2023-05-25). See clearly: Advances in eyewear. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New and exciting developments in eyeglasses make them easier to wear and more effective in bringing your world into focus. From lenses to frames to coatings, eyeglasses are becoming more comfortable, durable and stylish. Let's take a look at some of the latest advancements in eyeglasses. Lenses The lenses are one of the most important parts of any pair of eyeglasses. Today, new lens materials have made glasses lighter, thinner and more appealing to the…
(2023-05-25). Participants first: Shaping the future of clinical trials through digital innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinical trials advance medicine, but the National Institutes of Health says that more than half of studies are unable to recruit or retain the necessary research participants, which can exacerbate health disparities. However, in recent years, digital technologies have helped trials become more accessible and inclusive. Clinical trials are moving out of traditional research facilities and into the everyday lives of participants. "Instead of asking participants to come to us, we're going to them," says David Harmon, M.D.,…
(2023-05-25). Thursday 6/1: Animal Activists to Protest Santa Maria Elks Club Rodeo. indybay.org Elks Unocal Event Center | 4040 US-101 | Santa Maria, CA 93455…
(2023-05-25). Thursday 5/25: Stand Up Against Ron DeSantis Deflection & Deception – We Demand Truth and Justice w/ PPC. indybay.org Livestream of mass meeting…
(2023-05-25). "Not On Our Dime": Why US Democrats Are Finally Challenging Israel. mintpressnews.com 
Though the United States remains a strong supporter of Israel, there are some indications that the supposed 'unbreakable bond' with Tel Aviv is faltering, though more in language than in deeds. | Following the provocative ' The language used by the US State Dep…
(2023-05-25). Dual Use: New Aerosolized mRNA-Delivering Nanoparticles Can "Vaccinate" Or They Can Eliminate. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (5/24/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-05-25). Inflation in the Age of Finance Capitalism. indybay.org The shift of profit-striving from the real- to the financial-economy lowered economic growth Unemployment and atypical jobs soared. The welfare state was weakened. At the same time, financial wealth grew exorbitantly (the DAX increased 14-fold since 1988). The development of financial derivatives made possible profiting from short-term changes in stocks, currencies and bonds.
(2023-05-25). Saturday 6/3: Attack on Trans People: A Page in the Fascist Playbook. indybay.org Starry Plaugh Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | also online…
(2023-05-25). Friday 5/26: 2023 Leidesdorff Plaza Plans for Rededication – California Pioneers of Negro Origin. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza – Historic Folsom Lite Rail Station…
(2023-05-25). Gremio educativo de Río de Janeiro continúa en huelga en Brasil. telesurtv.net La huelga también exige la revocación de la Reforma de la Enseñanza Media, impuesta por el expresidente de facto Michel Temer.
(2023-05-25). Fiscalía llama a la presidenta Boluarte por muertes durante protestas en Perú. telesurtv.net Boluarte fue convocada a declarar el 31 de mayo, a partir de las 09H00 (hora local), en la sede central de la Fiscalía.
(2023-05-25). Colombia obtiene su pase a octavos de final en Mundial Sub-20. telesurtv.net Los jugadores Yaser Asprilla y Tomás Ángel -hijo del histórico goleador Juan Pablo Ángel- contribuyeron a la victoria colombiana.
(2023-05-25). Presidente de Bolivia: cooperación es esencial para afrontar desafíos económicos globales. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseveró que el diálogo y la cooperación son trascendentales para enfrentar los desafíos económicos y sociales.
(2023-05-25). Presidente de Ecuador presenta segundo informe de Gobierno. telesurtv.net El mandatario estará solo seis meses más porque al aplicar la muerte cruzada acortó su periodo.
(2023-05-25). Alertan sobre irregularidades en proceso electoral de Guatemala. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de la sociedad civil critican la irresponsabilidad de partidos políticos e incumplimientos de las autoridades electorales.
(2023-05-25). Localizan 14 cuerpos sin vida en pesquero chino naufragado. telesurtv.net Autoridad de Sri Lanka informó que buzos de la Armada recuperaron dos cadáveres y mapearon la ubicación de otros 12.
(2023-05-25). Putin: Rusia seguirá construyendo un orden global más justo. telesurtv.net La vicepresidenta ejecutiva de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, propuso crear un sistema financiero internacional "que ofrezca verdaderas libertades para su expansión…".
(2023-05-25). Relevancia de la Revolución de Chuquisaca para América. telesurtv.net Cada año los habitantes de esa ciudad boliviana de Sucre salen a las calles a conmemorar la revolución del pueblo contra el imperio español.
(2023-05-25). CNE de Ecuador convoca a elecciones generales anticipadas para el 20 de agosto. telesurtv.net La autoridad electoral ecuatoriana explicó que los candidatos que resulten elegidos estarán en funciones hasta mayo del año 2025.
(2023-05-25). Explosión de ducto en México deja nueve heridos. telesurtv.net La alcaldesa Teresa Sánchez Bárcena dijo que la explosión sucedió en la comunidad de El Tesoro, hasta donde llegó personal de Protección Civil.
(2023-05-25). Denuncian asesinato de otro líder social en Arauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net La Defensoría del Pueblo ha emitido las alertas tempranas 008/21 y 011/23 para los municipios de Sacama y Tame, respectivamente.
(2023-05-25). Inscriben 64 colecciones en el Registro Memoria del Mundo de la Unesco. telesurtv.net Dieciséis manuscritos del escritor ruso Fiódor Mijáilovich Dostoyevski se presentaron para la consideración del Comité del Programa Memoria del Mundo de la organización.
(2023-05-25). Condenan agresión contra artistas cubanos en Barcelona, España. telesurtv.net Uno de los integrantes del dúo, Israel Rojas, resaltó que de ellos saldrá música y que le han visto el rostro al fascismo.
(2023-05-25). Embajador venezolano en Brasil entrega credenciales al presidente Lula. telesurtv.net La designación de Manuel Vadell como embajador fue anunciada por el jefe de Estado venezolano en diciembre pasado.
(2023-05-25). Presidente Ortega: se está configurando una nueva realidad en el mundo. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseveró que Rusia y China son los grandes conductores para fortalecer los otros frentes que se han venido desarrollando.
(2023-05-25). Realizan homenaje a periodistas en Honduras. telesurtv.net La presidenta de Honduras destacó que los periodistas homenajeados son profesionales y de reconocida personalidad.
(2023-05-25). Continúa alerta para 20 provincias dominicanas por vaguada. telesurtv.net El director del COE instó a la población a estar pendientes de partes emitidos acerca de las condiciones metereológicas.
(2023-05-25). Exigen libertad para Julian Assange en Sídney, Australia. telesurtv.net La concentración en apoyo a Assange se había planeado en el contexto de la visita a Australia del presidente de EE.UU.
(2023-05-25). Mantienen alerta amarilla fase 3 por volcán Popocatépetl en México. telesurtv.net Protección Civil reiteró llamado a la población a seguir recomendaciones de autoridades a través de medios oficiales.
(2023-05-25). Buena Fe mantiene gira en España a pesar de hostilidad. telesurtv.net El dúo musical cubano denunció en sus redes sociales que en Barcelona fueron objeto de insultos y agresiones físicas.
(2023-05-25). Celebran 60 años de colaboración médica internacional de Cuba. telesurtv.net La viceministra de Salud habló sobre la "hermosa Operación Milagro, que devolvió la visión y con ella la vida útil a personas de 35 países de América y África".
(2023-05-25). Siria e India analizan vías para impulsar cooperación cultural. telesurtv.net La reunión tuvo lugar este miércoles en Damasco, donde las partes abordaron varios puntos, como el intercambio cultural.
(2023-05-25). Terremoto sacude la frontera entre Panamá y Colombia. telesurtv.net "Aclaramos que, de acuerdo con la Autoridad Marítima colombiana, este sismo no representa amenaza de tsunami", indicó el Servicio Geológico.
(2023-05-25). Indepaz reporta nueva masacre en Colombia, la número 38 en 2023. telesurtv.net Indepaz indicó que tres hombres fueron asesinados en un establecimiento público ubicado en la vía que conduce al corregimiento de Chochó en Sincelejo.
(2023-05-25). Inundaciones causan diversas afectaciones en Emilia-Romaña, Italia. telesurtv.net Las inundaciones causaron enormes daños a la economía y la infraestructura local, y dejaron como saldo una quincena de muertos.
(2023-05-25). ONU pide acciones para atender crisis en el Cuerno de àÅfrica. telesurtv.net Guterres recordó que desde fines de 2020, la región sufre la peor sequía en cuatro décadas.
(2023-05-25). øQué significó la Revolución de Mayo para Argentina?>. telesurtv.net Los hechos sucedidos desde el 18 al 25 de mayo de 1810 pusieron en marcha el proceso de independencia argentino que culminaría el 9 de julio de 1816.
(2023-05-25). Muere la cantante Tina Turner a los 83 años de edad. telesurtv.net El comunicado de su muerte afirma que "con ella, el mundo pierde una leyenda de la música y un modelo a seguir".
(2023-05-25). Thursday 5/25: SF Rally To Send Musk And Desantis On A Mission To Mars. indybay.org Twitter Headquarters | 1355 Market St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-05-25). Australian Labor's budget cuts real spending on schools, maintains lucrative subsidies for private system. wsws.org While continuing to starve public schools of desperately-needed funding, the Albanese government is maintaining the lucrative flow of public monies into the private schools.
(2023-05-25). Union abruptly ends strike of New York City resident physicians. wsws.org The Committee of Interns and Residents has sent its members back to work at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens without allowing them to vote on the tentative agreement, which will do nothing to improve their poverty wages.
(2023-05-25). G7 leaders hold war summit in Hiroshima. wsws.org The G7 summit from 19 to 21 May marks a major step towards a nuclear third world war. The G7 gave Russia an ultimatum that leaves no room for diplomatic solutions.
(2023-05-25). South Carolina legislature passes law banning abortions after 6 weeks. wsws.org The Republican-dominated South Carolina Senate passed a law on Tuesday banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy along with a host of other requirements that will effectively end the procedure in the state.
(2023-05-25). Workers Party imposes austerity in Brazil. wsws.org Lula has seen a 13 percent drop in his approval rating as his government deepens austerity policies designed to guarantee profits and foreign debt payments.
(2023-05-25). Independent autopsy rules death of Georgia prisoner who was "eaten alive" by lice and bed bugs a homicide. wsws.org Disturbing new details revealed in the autopsy report of Lashawn Thompson revealed that his death was the result of being deliberately denied medical care while incarcerated.
(2023-05-25). Manufactured crisis over US debt ceiling sets stage for bipartisan assault on Social Security and Medicare. wsws.org Behind the mutual recriminations between the two capitalist parties, there is a basic agreement: All of the social gains made by the working class in the course of more than a century of struggle must be wiped out to pay for the escalating war drive of the American ruling class.
(2023-05-25). UAW President Shawn Fain on Clarios strike: Empty phrases and outright lies. wsws.org In his first public comments on the more than two-week strike, the new UAW president tried to conceal the bureaucracy's attempt to sabotage the decisive struggle.
(2023-05-25). Roger Waters in Berlin: A powerful musical and political statement against fascism, militarism and war. wsws.org There were two exciting evenings in the almost sold-out Mercedes-Benz Arena. Many thousands of Berliners of all generations praised the music of the now almost 80-year-old former Pink Floyd mastermind and his clear political messages.
(2023-05-25). Lawsuit exposes horrific conditions in Washington D.C. jail. wsws.org The conditions that impact the United States' most poor and vulnerable in the country's capital are a clear exposure of the government's rank hypocrisy about "human rights" and "democracy."
(2023-05-25). Pacific leaders' meeting ramps up US-led anti-China offensive. wsws.org Papua New Guinea and Washington signed an anti-China Defense Cooperation Agreement giving the US military sweeping "boots on the ground" access to the country.
(2023-05-25). Attendees at Sydney protest defending Assange speak out. wsws.org "We need people like Julian, so we know what's really going on in the world. Biden is trying to get a US journalist out of Russia, and he said, 'Journalism is not a crime,' so why hasn't Julian been released?"
(2023-05-25). Australia's Gold-Tweed Coast bus workers fight to prevent another union betrayal at Kinetic. wsws.org Kinetic workers are again taking industrial action over pay and conditions, concerned that the Transport Workers Union is about to strike another rotten deal with the global bus conglomerate.
(2023-05-25). Friday 5/26: Free Palestine! indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…
(2023-05-25). Germany Wants Sanctions On Russia's Nuclear Cooperation With Europe. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by Lucas Leiroz, journalist, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, geopolitical consultant. | Once again, Germany makes it clear that it is willing to sacrifice its own strategic interests just to match US geopolitical plans. The country is launching a campaign to extend the boycott of Russia to the level of sanctions against the nuclear sector, which will seriously harm Berlin and other states, but will favor American interest of increasing tens…
(2023-05-25). Israeli Army Says It Downed Drone That Crossed Frontline With Lebanon. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Defense Forces. | On May 25, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had downed a drone that crossed the frontline with Lebanon. | The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said in a brief statement that the drone was downed near the settlement of Zar'it, adding that it was tracked by Israeli air defenses."The IDF will continue to act to prevent any violation of the sovereignty of the State of Israel," the statement reads. | The IDF re…
(2023-05-25). Turkish Drone Strike Kills Three Yazidi Fighters In Northern Iraq (Photos). southfront.org 
A Bayraktar TB2 combat drone. Source: Baykar. | On March 23, three personnel of the Sinjar Resistance Units (YBS), a Yazidi armed faction affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), were killed in a Turkish drone strike on Iraq's northern region. | The counter-terrorism services of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region said that the drone strike targeted a YBS base near the village of Khalaf in the district of Sinjar, one of the few heartlands of the non-Muslim Yazidi minority in Iraq. | Meanwhil…
(2023-05-25). US Military Aid To Ukraine Could Be Suspended Due To Debt Ceiling — Media. southfront.org 
Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher. The Hill reported that US military funding to Ukraine could be suspended…
(2023-05-25). Inspired By Hollywood, Ukrainian Servicemen Filmed Their Deaths In Bakhmut (18+). southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Since the rule of the current Kiev regime is based on lies, fake images on the TV screens and emotional TikTok videos, Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines are always armed with cameras. Most of the videos from the battlefields are shared by Ukrainian servicemen. Ukrainian men are paying with their blood in an attempt to become popular heroes. | Unfortunately, they also film their defeats. After the city of Artyomovsk (former Bakhmut) came under the full Russian control, thousa…
(2023-05-25). In 2014, NATO Authorized Ukraine To 'Exterminate' Opponents Of The Newly U.S.-Installed Ukrainian Government. southfront.org 
Written by Eric Zuesse. As will be detailed here: NATO held a press conference on 3 June 2014 by the Acting Minister…
(2023-05-25). In Video: Turkey's Roketsan Test-Fires Tayfun Short-Range Ballistic Missile. southfront.org 
Screengrab. Source: Roketsan. | On May 23, Turkey's defense giant Roketsan announced that it had successfully test-fired the Tayfun [Turkish for Typhoon] short-range ballistic missile in the country's Black Sea province of Rize. | Ismail Demir, the head of Türkiye's Defense Industries Presidency, congratulated the team involved in the test without providing any details. Video footage of the test only showed the successful launch of the missile. | Roketsan tested the Tayfun i…
(2023-05-25). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — May 25, 2023. southfront.org 
This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | click to see the full-size image | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…
(2023-05-25). Two Al-Quds Brigade Fighters Killed In New Central Syria Terrorist Attack. southfront.org 
File image. | On May 25, two pro-government fighters were killed when terrorists believed to be members of ISIS opened fire at a vehicle of the Palestinian al-Quds Brigade in Syria's central region. | The attack took place on a road in the desert area of al-Sharah in the eastern Homs countryside. Several other fighters of al-Quds Brigade were reportedly wounded during the ambush. ISIS is yet to officially claim responsibility via the Amaq news agency. | The ambush was the most recent in a series of terrorist att…
(2023-05-25). Iran Unveils Upgraded Version Of Khorramshahr Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (Video). southfront.org 
Khoramshahr 4 or Kheibar ballistic missile. Source: the Tasnim News Agency. | On May 25, Iran announced that it had successfully tested an upgraded version of the Khorramshahr medium-range ballistic missile. | The new version, dubbed Khoramshahr 4 or Kheibar, was unveiled in the presence of Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani during an event marking the 41st anniversary of the liberation of the southwestern city of Khorramshahr."The message of the Ministry of…
(2023-05-25). La Haine nuevamente en el punto de mira de la represión: nos acusan de enaltecimiento del terrorismo. workers.org 
Amnistía para todxs (lxs prisionerxs políticxs). Por invitado El colectivo editorial del periódico web lahaine.org publicó este llamado a lxs compas para defender el derecho de la expresión y la información. Una compañera de La Haine ha sido llamada a declarar este martes (23 de mayo) en la Audiencia Nacional . . . |
(2023-05-25). ALU's Chris Smalls: 'Worker solidarity doesn't stop at the border'. workers.org 
Amazon Labor Union President Christian Smalls greets Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana on May 1, 2023. By Chris Smalls On May Day, I joined a delegation of organizers on a trip to Cuba to show solidarity with the Cuban people and call out the injustice that is an economic . . . |
(2023-05-25). Cuban province to host Agrociencias 2023 event. plenglish.com The event, organized by the Fructuoso Rodriguez Agrarian University of Havana, under the precept of The university and innovation for sustainable development, will be held in a hybrid format that will include workshops, business rounds, among other collateral activities. | Maydolis Cabrera, head of the Communication Department of the university, explained to Prensa Latina that the event will be distinguished by keynote lectures by national and international experts, as well as virtual posters and scientific and commercial exhibitions. | According to the official program of Agrociencias 2023, the main objective o…
(2023-05-25). NATO Might Consider Belarus To Be "Low-Hanging Fruit" During Kiev's Upcoming Counteroffensive. thealtworld.com
(2023-05-25). 60 Minutes Australia Keeps Churning Out War-With-China Propaganda. thealtworld.com 
(2023-05-25). Cuban President calls for greater demands in Parliament. plenglish.com Havana, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, stressed that the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP, Parliament) has to demand more for compliance with everything it approves.
(2023-05-25). Cuban Parliament to assess bill on social communication. plenglish.com Havana, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) will evaluate the Bill on Social Communication during its 2nd extraordinary session of the 10th Legislature on Thursday.
(2023-05-25). EU high representative Josep Borrell arrives in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 25 (Prensa Latina)The High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, arrived in Cuba for an official visit, the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
(2023-05-25). Xi proposes to expand Asia-Europe cooperation with Belt and Road plan. plenglish.com Beijing, May 25 (Prensa Latina) President Xi Jinping proposed to take advantage of the opportunities of the Belt and Road Initiative to boost cooperation between Asia and Europe, CGTN reported on Thursday.
(2023-05-25). CIA Officers Admitted the Agency Ran Drug Traffic During Indochina Wars. covertactionmagazine.com In new memoir, CIA expert shares interviews he conducted with CIA paramilitary officers who spilled the beans about CIA drug trafficking along with other major crimes. In 1991, during the 1st Persian Gulf War, investigative journalist Douglas Valentine traveled to Thailand and interviewed a group of legendary CIA officers who had helped run the secret …
(2023-05-25). Solidarity with Haiti on Haitian Flag Day. workers.org 
Students at Global Women's Center salute Haiti Flag Day, Philadelphia, May 18, 2023. San Francisco Haitian Flag Day, commemorated all over Haiti and internationally May 18, marks the day in 1803 when the then-enslaved Haitian people made a commitment to create the sovereign nation of Haiti, totally independent of France. . . . |
(2023-05-25). National Electoral Council of Ecuador calls for early elections. plenglish.com The CNE disclosed the schedule approved for the polls, in which Ecuadorians will elect the President, the Vice President, and the 137 members of the Assembly, who will only remain in office until 2025. | The inscription of the candidates will take place between May 28th and June 10th, while the campaign will last just 10 days, from August 8th to 17th, and a second round, if necessary, should take place on October 15th . | The CNE also explained the characteristics for the suffrage of prisoners and residents abroad, who will be able to elect their representatives online. | The funds to guarantee the elections wil…
(2023-05-25). Palestinian resistance factions respond to Israeli attacks. plenglish.com Ramallah, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian resistance factions responded to Israeli attacks during the imposition of a security cordon and the assault on the Aqabat Jabr camp in Jericho.
(2023-05-25). President of Ecuador may seek re-election despite his unpopularity. plenglish.com Quito, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the "Creando Oportunidades" party of Ecuador and Minister of Social Inclusion, Esteban Bernal, stated that it will become known soon if President Guillermo Lasso will seek his re-election in the extraordinary elections.
(2023-05-25). Russian military repels drone attack on Sevastopol. plenglish.com As stated by the officer on Telegram, the air defence shot down two UAVs in the Kacha area, to the north of the city, and used electronic warfare to intercept several others. | Razvozhaev specified that no facility was damaged in the attack, and all services are operating normally. | Sevastopol, a federal city and the main base of the Black Sea Fleet, has been under a medium-level alert since October 19th, 2022, which provides for restrictions on movement, vehicle inspections and possible evacuation orders to safe areas, identical to the one in force in the rest of Crimea.
(2023-05-25). Syria rejects France's position and describes it as unreal. plenglish.com Damascus, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Syria criticized the actions and positions of the French government towards Syria and considered them totally disconnected from reality.
(2023-05-25). Haydée Santamaría, central figure in the Cuban Revolution. workers.org 
Haydee Santamaría In the early hours of July 26, 1953, Fidel Castro and nearly 150 Cuban rebels traveled to the Moncada garrison to capture the barracks and seize the many weapons stored there. They planned for this to be the beginning of the Cuban Revolution to overthrow the Cuban dictator, . . . |
(2023-05-25). Israel: US voices support for civil society groups targeted by legislation. middleeasteye.net 
Israel: US voices support for civil society groups targeted by legislation | Israel set to clampdown on human rights groups through a new bill that will restrict foreign funding | Thu, 05/25/2023 – 08: 53 | A man walks past a billboard advertising a campaign by Israeli rights group B'Tselem ahead of the US President's official visit, Bethlehem, 13 July 2022 (AFP) | The United States on Wednesday voiced supp…
(2023-05-25). Lebanon's Walid Jumblatt resigns as head of his political party. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-25). West Bank: Hamas-linked bloc wins second major student election. middleeasteye.net 
West Bank: Hamas-linked bloc wins second major student election | Palestinian movement sweeps second big university in latest sign of shifting political sentiments | Thu, 05/25/2023 – 12: 05 | Palestinian students supporting celebrate the Islamic Wafa bloc victory in student elections at Birzeit University, 19 May 2022 (AFP) | The Hamas-affiliated Islamic Wafa bloc won the Birzeit University's student union…
(2023-05-25). Not On Our Dime!': Why US Democrats Are Finally Challenging Israel. mintpressnews.com Though the United States remains a strong supporter of Israel, there are some indications that the supposed 'unbreakable bond' with Tel Aviv is faltering, though more in language than in deeds. | Following the provocative ' The language used by the US State Dep…
(2023-05-25). WWP solution to debt crisis: Defund the Pentagon! workers.org 
Credit: Tony Murphy It's television news teaser material that on June 1, the U.S. government will run out of money to pay its debts — everything from wages for its vast global armies and civilian government workers, to Social Security checks and interest payments on Treasury bonds. According to President . . . |
(2023-05-25). Cierra votación en el exterior de cara a presidenciales turcas. twitter.com De acuerdo con el Consejo Supremo Electoral (YSK), en el balotaje participaron 1.856.000 turcos residentes en otros países en solo cinco días.
(2023-05-25). A Fugitive Wanted for Rwandan Genocide is Arrested>. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, former police inspector Fulgence Kayishema, one of the most wanted fugitives from the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, was arrested in Paarl in South Africa. | RELATED: | He planned and carried out the murder of some 2,000 people at the Nyange Catholic Church during the genocide against Tutsis, said the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (ICTR), the institution that…
(2023-05-25). Fitch Places US AAA Rating on Negative Watch. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the credit rating agency Fitch Ratings announced it has placed the U.S. AAA-rated long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) on a "negative watch" as the debt ceiling deadlock continues. | RELATED: | "The Rating Watch Negative reflects increased political partisanship that is hindering reaching a resolution to raise or suspend the debt limit," the agency said in a statement. | The White House and congressional Republicans are still a…
(2023-05-25). Major Raid on Last Generation Members by German Police. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Munich State Prosecutor's Office announced that, on the grounds of suspicion of forming or supporting a criminal organization, a nationwide police operation had been carried out targeting members of the Last Generation climate activist group. | Related: | According to an official statement released by the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (BLKA), preliminary proceedings initiated against seven individuals, aged between 22…
(2023-05-25). NW Pakistan: 3 Policemen Injured in Firing, Polio Team No Harm. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the police reported that a firing incident in the Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in three policemen injured, the incident occurred during the polio vaccine administration campaign being carried out this week in the nation. | Related: | According to Khyber police, the security of polio workers during a door-to-door campaign aimed at administering polio vaccine to children was entrus…
(2023-05-25). Series of Earthquakes Hit Panama-Colombia Border. telesurenglish.net On evening Wednesday, May 24th, at approximately 10: 05 pm local time, an earthquake struck the Gulf of Darien near the border of Panama and Colombia and a second followed. Tremors felt across both countries. | Related: | As reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a first earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter Scale struck the Gulf of Darien near the border of Panama and Colombia and Nine minutes…
(2023-05-25). Super Typhoon Mawar Hits Guam. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday night, Guam was hit by typhoon Mawar, as a Category 4 storm, characterized by fierce winds surpassing 140 miles per hour (about 225 kilometers per hour) and heavy precipitation, resulting in inundation and a state of power outage throughout the island. | Related: | According to then National Weather Service in Guam, Mawar's eye wall passed over the northern tip of Guam around 8: 45 p.m. Wednesday evening with 145 mph winds. | "This…
(2023-05-25). Two Earthquakes Shake Panama-Colombia Border. telesurenglish.net On evening Wednesday, May 24th, at approximately 10: 05 pm local time, an earthquake struck the Gulf of Darien near the border of Panama and Colombia and a second followed. Tremors felt across both countries. | Related: | As reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a first earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter Scale struck the Gulf of Darien near the border of Panama and Colombia and Nine minutes…
(2023-05-25). UN: 2.4 Bln USD by Donors at Event for People in Horn of Africa. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, at a UN-sponsored event, donors declared a sum of 2.4 billion U.S. dollars aimed at supplying crucial sustenance and life-saving aid to approximately 32 million people in the Horn of Africa. | Related: | The successful prevention of famine can be attributed in part to the substantial contributions of local communities, humanitarian agencies and governmental bodies, alongside the generous contributions of don…
(2023-05-25). UN: 8.5 Mln USD for Cyclone Victims in Madagascar. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the United Nations allocated a sum of 8. 5 million U.S. dollars in order to provide assistance to the 335,000 people residing in the worst-hit areas by storms in Madagascar. | Related: | According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), they are working with the government to continue aiding the southeastern region of the island nation, which was severely hit by cyclonic activities in the precedi…
(2023-05-25). WHO to Ensure Health Care in Occupied Palestinian Territory. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved a draft decision calling on Israel to ensure adequate health care for those residing in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and the Syrian Golan. | RELATED: | The 76th World Health Assembly delegates passed the resolution with 76 votes in favor, 13 against and 35 abstaining. According to the draft decision, COVID-19 was the primary cause of death in the occupied Palestinian territ…
(2023-05-25). Yemen Faces Financial Hurdles Due to Houthi Attacks. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik said that Yemen is facing financing difficulties following a drop in public revenues caused by Houthi attacks on oil export ports. | RELATED: | The Houthi attacks have caused an estimated US$1 billion in losses, preventing the government from meeting its responsibilities, including improving public services and paying wages across the war-torn country. | To address the challeng…
(2023-05-25). Arab Summit: Will Assad seize the opportunity to achieve peace in Syria? unitedworldint.com The most prominent event that overshadowed the 32nd Arab Summit, hosted by the Saudi city of Jeddah, was the presence of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad after his country's membership in the Arab League having been frozen for a period of 12 years. Syria's membership in the Arab League was suspended during the Arab Spring, which …
(2023-05-25). Millions died from wars waged by U.S. ecns.cn The report published by the Costs of War project at Brown University's Watson Institute, put the toll at 4.5 million, a figure that continues to rise as the effects of conflicts reverberate.
(2023-05-25). China's cybersecurity review does not target any particular countries or regions: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China's cybersecurity review does not target any particular countries or regions, nor does China seek to exclude technologies or products from any specific country, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
(2023-05-25). Chinese industry delegation starts first visit to U.S. in three years. ecns.cn A group of more than 130 Chinese representatives from local governments and enterprises recently set off on a group visit to California for the first time in three years.
(2023-05-25). China-Laos Railway handles 20,000 cross-border passenger trips in 1st month. ecns.cn Passengers have taken 16 million trips on the China-Laos Railway since the line opened in December 2021, including more than 20,000 cross-border trips since such service began in mid-April, the China State Railway Group said.
(2023-05-25). China has 2.73 mln 5G base stations; user base world's largest. ecns.cn The number of China's 5G base stations and users are both growing rapidly as the push for digital construction progresses, laying a solid foundation for China's digital economy and high-quality development, experts said.
(2023-05-25). Xinjiang region receives 51 million tourists between Jan-Apr, up 29.6%. ecns.cn From January to April this year, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region received 51.2 million tourists, an increase of 29.6 percent year-on-year, with the region's total tourism revenue rising 60.6 percent to hit 42.64 billion yuan ($5.45 billion).
(2023-05-25). Chinese city turns health code into geological disaster warning. ecns.cn A city in eastern China has introduced an innovative system that repurposes the health code concept to provide residents with geological disaster warnings, reportedly the first of its kind in the country.
(2023-05-25). China places buoys in Nansha Islands in South China Sea. ecns.cn China announced on Wednesday that it has recently placed three buoys in some reefs of the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, a move experts said serves to not only provide navigation safety.
(2023-05-25). Tibet's development summarized at forum. ecns.cn The Tibet autonomous region has made remarkable achievements in high-quality development over the past decade, and will further improve its growth pattern based on its advantages, officials and experts said.
(2023-05-25). Chinese Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang meets with Minister of State of UK's FCDO Anne-Marie Trevelyan. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang on Monday met with Anne-Marie Trevelyan, minister of state of UK's Foreign, Commonwealth &Development Office. The two sides exchanged views on China-UK relations and relevant regional and international issues.
(2023-05-25). China Coast Guard goes on 'rights-protecting patrol' near Daioyu islands. ecns.cn A China Coast Guard fleet on Wednesday conducted a patrol in the territorial waters off the Diaoyu Islands, the coast guard announced.
(2023-05-25). Capsized ship finally sinks, no survivors expected. ecns.cn A capsized Chinese deep-sea fishing vessel sank on Wednesday in the Indian Ocean, with seven bodies recovered so far and 32 missing, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday.
(2023-05-25). Nation opens door wider to foreign games companies. ecns.cn Foreign companies are seeking opportunities in the world's biggest video games market as China implements supportive regulatory policies and provides a better environment for global stakeholders, analysts said.
(2023-05-25). U.S. urged to reciprocate new envoy's push for better relations. ecns.cn As Xie Feng arrived in the United States to assume his new post as China's 12th ambassador to the world's largest economy, observers said Washington should offer not just due hospitality, but also more sincerity for repairing the strained bilateral ties.
(2023-05-25). To: President Joe Biden: Use the 14th Amendment for debt ceiling crisis. indybay.org Photo of Lynda Carson in front of the Oakland City Council years ago advocating for tenant's rights.
(2023-05-25). Grupo rebelde secuestra a 30 mujeres en el oeste de Camerún. telesurtv.net Los rebeldes afirman que recaudan estos "impuestos" para financiar su "esfuerzo de guerra por la independencia".
(2023-05-25). Sube a 17 la cifra de muertos por brote de cólera en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Departamento de Sanidad de la provincia de Gauteng, Motalatale Modiba, confirmó el número de decesos.
(2023-05-25). Realizan operación policial contra ente ecologista en Alemania. telesurtv.net La Policía de Baviera indicó que fueron registradas 15 propiedades y se bloquearon dos cuentas como parte del operativo.
(2023-05-25). Premio Princesa de Asturias de las Letras para Haruki Murakami. telesurtv.net Los 20 miembros del jurado analizaron este martes qué literato será el premiado en una reunión presidida por el director de la Real Academia Española, Santiago Muñoz Machado,…
(2023-05-25). Mayabeque llega a 30 victorias y lidera la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu En una jornada de doble juego, el equipo de Mayabeque dividió honores este miércoles con Isla de la Juventud y se quedó solo en la cima de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol 62, que celebra las oncenas subseries particulares. De visita en el estadio de Nueva Gerona, los Huracanes del mentor Michael González llegaron a 30 victorias en la temporada.
(2023-05-25). Arribó a La Habana Josep Borrell para participar en tercer consejo conjunto Cuba-Unión Europea. cubadebate.cu El alto representante de la Unión Europea para Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad y vicepresidente de la Comisión Europea, Josep Borrell Fontelles, arribó a Cuba en visita oficial. Como parte de su programa, Borrell presidirá junto al canciller Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla el tercer consejo conjunto Cuba-Unión Europea, el viernes 26 de mayo.
(2023-05-25). Prosiguen provocaciones de odiadores contra el dúo Buena Fe en España. cubadebate.cu Los integrantes de Buena Fe fueron agredidos este miércoles por odiadores que buscaban impedir un concierto en Barcelona. Tras el incidente, Israel Rojas hizo una publicación en Facebook: "Estamos bien. Pero un compañero recibió los golpes que debieron ser para nosotros. Le hemos visto la cara al fascismo (…) La música es nuestra fortaleza: la manera más violenta en que golpeo al que me ofende".
(2023-05-25). "Juguetes inteligentes" pueden ser vehículos para espiar y robar datos personales, advierten expertos. cubadebate.cu Expertos en ciberseguridad afirman que muchos "juguetes inteligentes" pueden ser usados para espiar ilegalmente hogares y robar datos personales o credenciales de los usuarios. Entre las principales amenazas, citan la suplantación de identidad, la manipulación, la divulgación de información privada y el acceso desde el juguete a otros dispositivos.
(2023-05-25). Fiscalía cita a declarar a Dina Boluarte por muertes durante protestas en Perú. cubadebate.cu La Fiscalía peruana ha citado a la presidenta Dina Boluarte a declarar como parte de una investigación en curso por presuntos delitos de genocidio, homicidio calificado y lesiones graves durante las protestas contra el Gobierno, que en unos tres meses dejaron más de 60 muertos, muchos por armas de fuego, según la Defensoría del Pueblo.
(2023-05-24). In OtherWords: May 24, 2023. otherwords.org This week, President Biden and House Republicans remain deadlocked in their negotiations about debt. Except, not really. | As I write, They're also calling for more spending on the next biggest driver of…
(2023-05-24). There's No Debate Over Debt — Only About Priorities. otherwords.org
(2023-05-24). The SNAP Expansion Helped Me Lead a Dignified Life on Disability — Now It's Gone. otherwords.org Pandemic social programs were a life saver for me. Not only have they expired, but now conservatives want to shred what little is left.
(2023-05-24). The War in Ukraine Was Provoked—and Why That Matters to Achieve Peace. scheerpost.com 
By recognizing that the question of NATO enlargement is at the center of this war, we understand why U.S. weaponry will not end this war. Only diplomatic efforts can do that.
(2023-05-24). Chris Hedges on Weapons to Ukraine, Military Buildup to China and Pentagon Spending. scheerpost.com 
By Mnar Adley and Alan MacLeod / MintPress News The war in Ukraine is well into its second year, and the United States is insistent on pumping billions more into the quagmire that has already seen thousands of lives lost and millions displaced. The U.S. has already approved more than $113 billion in aid to …
(2023-05-24). The Limits of Saudi Normalization With Israel. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Biden administration is devoting what energy the State Department has aside from the effort to defend Ukraine to achieving diplomatic normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The premise for this entry of the Saudis into the Abraham Accords is that it would seek …
(2023-05-24). Patrick Lawrence: John Durham and the Burying of American History. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost There are certain things I do not quite get since Special Counsel John Durham's report on the epically corrupt conduct of Donald Trump's enemies during the 2016 election campaigns went to Congress last week. Many things, actually. For all the ground Durham covers in his 306—page report, I …
(2023-05-24). Corporate Media Ignores True 'Crisis of Democracy' in Israel: That It Isn't One. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-24). Brasil, la Amazonia y cómo se expande Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca Para octubre próximo unos 300 militares estadounidenses ingresarían otra vez a la estratégica Amazonia. Mientras Bolsonaro pactó maniobras conjuntas de ambos ejércitos hasta 2028, Lula fluctúa entre la confrontación geopolítica y las relaciones de colaboración. | Brasil ha sido siempre el…
(2023-05-24). Elecciones en una Argentina en crisis económica y social, deshojando la margarita. globalizacion.ca El neoliberal Mauricio Macri y la progresista Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, principales protagonistas de estos últimos 20 años de gobierno, anunciaron que no serán candidatos presidenciales. En la famosa "grieta", que los separaba, encontraron la forma de echarse mutuamente las…
(2023-05-24). The Exhibit A Of A Severe Delusion. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-05-24). Scapegoating Dr. Hassan Diab in France and Canada: The Varieties of Moral Experience. socialistproject.ca 
The fate of Dr. Hassan Diab is being determined by an absence of morality as in scapegoating, and by an absolutist moral stance that law is engraved in stone and that the State's duty is limited to examining compliance with the law.
(2023-05-24). Judge Napolitano and I Discuss the Aftermath of Bakhmut and I Discover Why the CIA is in Trouble. sonar21.com 
Judge Napolitano arrived safely in Switzerland and, thanks to the miracle of the internet, was able to do his show as scheduled. We discussed Bakhmut and the Ukrainian raid on…
(2023-05-24). Sam Altman's OpenAI: Artificial Intelligence, The Bilderberg Group, and Worldcoin. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Kiev Used US-supplied Vehicles to Invade Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Ghana's Economic Policies Within the Geopolitical Context and the Corona Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). People's Brains and Bodies Are Not Protected Against Attacks by Electromagnetic Waves and Neurotechnologies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Biden Okays F-16s for Ukraine, US Weapons to Attack Crimea. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Bombshell Video: The "COVID Pandemic" Was the Result of Extensive Media Propaganda: "Nobody Is Safe, BE AFRAID!" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Pentagon Keeping America Safe… Blowing Up Syrian Sheepherder, Father of Ten. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Stage 3 tax cuts: New figures on Labor's hand-out to billionaires. greenleft.org.au New analysis by the
(2023-05-24). Video: Stella Assange speaks in Sydney: Free Julian Assange. greenleft.org.au Stella Assange headlined a 1000-strong rally calling for Julian Assange to be released immediately from Belmarsh Prison. Video by Alex Bainbridge.
(2023-05-24). Visits of justice: Stella Assange's plea to Albanese. greenleft.org.au Given how much of the Australian media stable have been unconcerned about the prosecution of publisher Julian Assange, it was poignant to have his wife, Stella, present at the National Press Club. Binoy Kampmark reports.
(2023-05-24). The Deplorable Work Conditions Behind Harrods' $7,000 'Ambootia Snow Mist' Darjeeling Tea. independentmediainstitute.org In 2015, after you were done gawking at the statue of Princess Di in the world's largest department store, Harrods in London, you could head on over to the world-famous food halls where you could buy, among other high-priced indulgences, a type of tea branded "Ambootia Snow Mist." At $7,864 per kilogram—enough to make about …
(2023-05-24). How The U.S. War on Taiwanese Semiconductors Might Benefit Japan. independentmediainstitute.org On May 15, 2023, Berkshire Hathaway reported in a Form 13F filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it had completed the sale of its $4 billion stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC). This sale completed a process that began in February 2023, when Berkshire Hathaway announced that it sold 86 percent …
(2023-05-24). Capturing Carbon With Machines Is a Failure—So Why Are We Subsidizing It? independentmediainstitute.org Human activity—mostly the burning of fossil fuels—has raised Earth's atmospheric carbon content by 50 percent, from 280 parts per million (ppm) to 420 ppm. Since the start of the Industrial Revolution, we've released approximately 950 billion metric tons of carbon into the air. Every year, humans emit more than 40 billion metric tons of carbon …
(2023-05-24). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: Will the Latest Ceasefire Hold in Sudan? Despite Poor Record, Greece's Ruling New Democracy Emerges as Single Largest Party in Elections Economic Sanctions Hurt the Poor, Sick, and Vulnerable, Shows Report Political Crisis in Ecuador Continues Following Dissolution of Parliament Will the Latest Ceasefire Hold in Sudan? [262 words] …
(2023-05-24). Antifascists Shut Down Neo-Nazis and Proud Boys Throwing Up Hitler Salutes in Sacramento. itsgoingdown.org 
Clashes broke out inside the Sacramento City Council chambers on May 23rd, as angry community members chanted, held banners, and shut down a small group of neo-Nazis who threw up Hitler salutes and attempted to address the council. The group of white supremacists was led by Ryan Messano of the bay area, who made headlines…
(2023-05-24). Zine Release: Creeker Vol 4. itsgoingdown.org Announcing the fourth installment of Creeker, an anti-authoritarian zine documenting the Ada'itsx/Fairy Creek blockade in so-called British Columbia. For more information, see Creeker Zine. Creeker Vol 4 has been released! In the summer of 2021 on Vancouver Island, thousands of people moved through a de-facto autonomous zone spanning multiple watersheds. An entire constellation of struggle…
(2023-05-24). US Threatens Georgia with Sanction: "The Beacon of Democracy" over direct flights and visa free travel. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-24). The PRC-Japan rivalry extends to Europe. journal-neo.org 
Together with India, China and Japan form today the strategic triangle on which the political and economic situation in Asia will increasingly depend. The latter however is the continent where the focus of the current stage of the "Great Game" is shifting more and more definitely. Leaving the territory of another continent, which for centuries, […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-24). Elections turn Turkey into yet another arena of the US-Russian standoff. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-24). Is there a way out in sight to Lebanon's political crisis? peoplesdispatch.org Political groups and parties elected to the parliament in the last elections were first unable to cobble up a majority, and after Michel Aoun's term ended in October, no cabinet could be formed without a president. However, over the past few months, the candidature of Suleiman Frangieh for president has gained traction…
(2023-05-24). New Developments Regarding Venezuela's Gold Stolen by Bank of England. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan Vice Minister for Anti-Blockade Policies William Castillo reported that the London Court of Appeals will hold a new hearing on the case of Venezuelan gold illegally seized by the Bank of England (BoE). | This Tuesday, Castillo wrote on his social media accounts that the British Court of Appeals will evaluate the case in order to determine who the Bank of England should recognize as the legitimate government of Venezuela, despite the fact that the UK Foreign Office has normal diplomatic relations with President Nicolas Maduro administration. In this way, it will be defined who will have access to the se…
(2023-05-24). 'Hell of a Week with Charlamagne Tha God,' Charlemagne's Comedy Central Show, Canceled: 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com Charlamagne Tha God's venture into late-night TV has been cut short. Paramount has canceled his talk show "Hell of a Week with Charlamagne Tha God," which aired on Comedy Central shows. "We will not be resuming production on another season of 'Hell of A Week,'" a Comedy Central spokesperson said, as reported by The Wrap. …
(2023-05-24). 'Fast & Furious' Actor Tyrese Gibson: My Ex-Wife Was Focused on Money and Status Before Divorce, it Was a Transaction. moguldom.com Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson may be best known for starring in the "Fast and Furious" movie franchise, but he is also known for his oversharing of personal information and for emotional outbursts. Most recently, he discussed how his second marriage ended bitterly. Tyrese was married to Samantha Lee Gibson from 2017 to 2020. Prior …
(2023-05-24). In Maps: Battle For Bakhmut From February To May 2023. southfront.org
(2023-05-24). In Video: Civilians From Bakhmut Tell Their Stories. southfront.org
(2023-05-24). In Video: Unmanned Boats Targeted Russian Ship In Black Sea. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On the morning of May 24, the Armed Forces of Ukraine attempted to attack Russian reconnaissance ship Ivan Khurs of the Black Sea Fleet. The ship was ensuring the safety of the Turkish Stream and Blue Stream gas pipelines in the economic zone of Turkey. | Three unmanned boats targeted the ship at about 5.30 am local time. The incident took place 140 kilometers northeast of the Bosphorus. | As a result of response fire, the attack failed. All Ukrainian boats were destroyed by fire from the st…
(2023-05-24). Military Situation In Donbass On May 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ivanivske; | The Russian Army destroyed an ANT/PQ-36 counter-battery system near Ugledar; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Verkhnekamenskoye; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 3 command posts, 4 concentrations of weapons and military equipment, 1 ammo depot, 2 artillery units in the past 24 hours; | Clashes between Rus…
(2023-05-24). Military Situation In Iraq On May 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 23, three YBS members were killed by Turkish drone attack in the Snuni area north of Sanjar; | On May 16, three PKK members were killed by Turkish drone attack in Khana Sor; | The Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units will form the second brigade consisting of 2000 fighters in the town Sinjar. | MORE ON THE TOPIC: : |
(2023-05-24). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On May 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Gulyaipole; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Orikhiv; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Kamyanske; | Up to 125 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 motor vehicles, 1 howitzer were destroyed by Russian artillery in southern Donetsk and Zaporozhye region, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 25 Ukrainian servicemen, 7 motor vehicles, 1 Msta-B howitzer in Kherson region, according to the Russia…
(2023-05-24). Military Situation In Syria On May 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-24). Neo-Nazism and the War in Ukraine: Interview with Michel Chossudovsky. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imag | Written by The West's support of Neo-Nazism in Ukraine should come as no surpri…
(2023-05-24). Polish Military Prepares To Support Coup D'Etat In Belarus. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Poland is preparing for a military coup in Belarus and the Polish military is ready to support it. This claim was made by the former Deputy Minister of National Defense of the Republic General Waldemar Skshipchak; but Warsaw has not denied it so far. | Poland is reportedly preparing to support the military operation against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko."We are preparing for an uprising in Belarus, because it will happen," Skshipchak said. | According to Skship…
(2023-05-24). Prigozhin and War Theater. southfront.org 
(2023-05-24). Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Takes Out Two Ukrainian S-300 Launchers in Kherson (Videos). southfront.org 
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military has targeted yet another Soviet-made S-300PS long-range air defense system of Kiev forces in the Kherson region. | Videos that surfaced online on May 23 show Lancet loitering munitions targeting two 5P85S transporter erector launchers (TELs) of the system. The vehicles re…
(2023-05-24). Kiev Leaves No Hope To Attack Russian Flanks. southfront.org 
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(2023-05-24). Zelensky Humiliatingly Withdraws From Meeting With Lula In Japan. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher. | Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky responded with irony to a journalist's question about why he did not meet with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during their respective visits as guests to the G7 Summit in Japan. However, given that Zelensky responded defensively, it is clear he, and not Lula, is disappointed in the meeting not occurring. | On May 19, the Ukrainian president's team…
(2023-05-24). Boluarte isolates herself even further and declares López Obrador persona non grata. peoplesdispatch.org This Monday, May 22, the Peruvian Congress declared the president of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, persona non grata. AMLO is the second head of state to be repudiated by the Peruvian legislature, with Colombian president Gustavo Petro having The public statements made by both presidents regarding the political and social situation in Peru is the major factor in provoking the designations. In February, the Colombian president had remarked that th…
(2023-05-24). Fossil Fuel Companies Owe $5.4 Trillion In Reparations, Study Says. popularresistance.org The biggest fossil fuel companies in the world owe at least $209 billion in yearly climate reparations to communities that suffered the brunt of the calamities caused by the climate crisis, a new study has concluded. | While substantial, the researchers consider theirs to be a conservative cost estimate, as it did not put a price tag on the loss of lives or income, additional wellbeing considerations or extinction of species and other types of biodiversity depletion not reflected in gross domestic product calculations, reported The Guardian. | The study said the 21 biggest polluters have collectively caused $5.4…
(2023-05-24). Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen: America On Track To Run Out Of Cash By June 1 Without Debt Ceiling Deal. moguldom.com In as little as eight days, on June 1, the U.S. government could run out of cash and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen restated the warning this week, noting that if Congress and the White House don't reach a deal before that happens, payments people rely on to live could be delayed. Without a debt limit …
(2023-05-24). Boris Johnson Sent to Texas to Lobby Republicans to Keep Arming Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with a group of Republicans in Texas on Monday to urge them to continue supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia, POLITICO reported. The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), a pro-Ukrainian think tank based in Washington, decided to enlist Johnson to push Republicans to support Ukraine as more …
(2023-05-24). CENTCOM Lied About Drone Strike in Northwest Syria That Killed a Civilian. news.antiwar.com US Central Command claimed they killed a senior al-Qaeda leader in a May 3 drone strike when announcing it on Twitter even though they had no confirmation of who died, CNN reported Tuesday. The victim of the drone strike turned out to be 56-year-old Lotfi Hassan Misto, a father of 10 who was killed while …
(2023-05-24). Russia-China Ties at 'Unprecedented High' Due to Western Pressure. news.antiwar.com Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Wednesday that cooperation between Russia and China has reached an "unprecedented high" due to pressure both nations are facing from the West. "Today, relations between Russia and China are at an unprecedented high level," Mishustin said in talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing. "They are characterized by …
(2023-05-24). Russia Says Warship Attacked By Ukrainian Sea Drones Near Bosphorus Strait. news.antiwar.com Moscow said Wednesday that a Russian warship protecting pipelines in the Black Sea was attacked by unmanned Ukrainian speedboats near the Bosphorus Strait, far from Russian and Ukrainian territory. The Russian Defense Ministry said the naval ship Ivan Khurs repelled the attack by three unmanned watercraft in an incident that took place about 87 miles …
(2023-05-24). US Officials Say Ukraine Was Behind Drone Attack on Kremlin. news.antiwar.com US officials have told The New York Times that they believe the drone attack on the Kremlin that took place earlier this month was likely carried out by one of Ukraine's special military or intelligence units. The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said they did not know which Ukrainian unit carried out …
(2023-05-24). US Says It's Investigating Reports of US Equipment Used in Belgorod Raid. news.antiwar.com Biden administration officials have said that the US is looking into reports of US military equipment being used in a cross-border raid that was launched from Ukraine into Russia's Belgorod region. Both Russia and the militias that launched the attack said US armored vehicles were used in the raid. But the Biden administration is claiming …
(2023-05-24). 'Beautiful Dreams': The 5-year-old Palestinian kindergartener who died of fear. mronline.org 
Mohammed is still grieving, and he cannot help thinking about what life would have been if Tamim was still alive, disassembling and reassembling his toys, his head filled with beautiful dreams.
(2023-05-24). Malcolm X's revolutionary trip to Africa. mronline.org 
African Stream tells the story of Malcolm X's political transformation that led to his assassination a few months after his return.
(2023-05-24). The U.S. continues to lose Middle East power and 'Tel Aviv' makes things worse. mronline.org 
If the U.S. wishes to navigate its way in a world where it no longer rules, but shares power with China, it must reconnect with reality.
(2023-05-24). Approval of US Troops to Train Peruvian Armed Forces Proves US Behind Coup. libya360.wordpress.com Clau O'Brien Moscoso Peruvian military training at Fort Hood, Texas in 2021 (Photo: jbsa.mil Donald Sparks) US SOUTHCOM is strengthening ties with Peru's coup government by training that country's military and police force. National Strike, Day 140 Amid continuing social upheaval five months after the parliamentary coup against Pedro Castillo, the Peruvian Congress, controlled by…
(2023-05-24). Colombian Government Partially Suspends Ceasefire with FARC-EP. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the partial suspension of bilateral ceasefire between the government and the Estado Mayor Central (EMC) on May 22. Photo: Colombian Presidency/Twitter The Petro government suspended the bilateral ceasefire with the Estado Mayor Central (EMC), a dissident group of the FARC-EP guerilla group, in four departments after the murder…
(2023-05-24). De-dollarisation Clashes with India-China Border Dispute. libya360.wordpress.com Saheli Chowdhury The global de-dollarisation trend is not totally a bed of roses, or at least there are thorns in the roses that have to be taken into account. While de-dollarisation seems to be an irreversible trend on the global scale, at regional levels it is running into bilateral or regional political tensions. In this…
(2023-05-24). Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in China. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison Eritrea can chart an exciting new development path through mutually respectful collaboration with China. Any doubt that a new multipolar world has emerged in the Horn of Africa should have dissipated last week with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki's trip to China. President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for Afwerki and his delegation and…
(2023-05-24). Haiti's Women Food Suppliers Face Mounting Pressures. libya360.wordpress.com Rose Hurguelle Point du Jour ROSE HURGUELLE POINT DU JOUR, GPJ HAITI Cedeniese Lexima, a wholesale produce buyer known as a Madan Sara, searches for quality produce at the market in Maniche. The Madan Sara provide a vital service by collecting farmers' produce and selling it in urban communities. But natural disasters and growing insecurity…
(2023-05-24). Graffiti Writers Paint Over A Pro-Police 'Street Art' Campaign. popularresistance.org A "street art" campaign backed by Welsh tech billionaire and venture capitalist Michael Moritz is being targeted by graffiti artists in San Francisco, California. The campaign features posters and even wheat-pastes which call for a "law and order" approach to homelessness and fentanyl related deaths in San Francisco. | Moritz, in an effort to further social cleanse the poor from urban core areas, along with many on the Right, have rushed to blame "the Left" for rising homelessness, crime rates and drug use in San Francisco. In February, the New York Times published an editorial by Moritz entitled, Even Democrats…
(2023-05-24). U.S. foreign policy: A bipartisan embrace of militarism. mronline.org 
In December 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act, approving "national defense" spending of $858 billion for fiscal year 2023…
(2023-05-24). The Architecture of Open Society Foundation's Interference and Looting (+Francia Marquez). orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — May 24, 2023 | In an unprecedented event in Colombian politics, the vice president of Colombia, Francia Márquez, publicly thanked the Open Society Foundations of speculator and financial hit man George Soros for financing her recent tour to Africa, an occurence that invites us to reflect on the mechanisms that his foundation uses to achieve his political and economic goals. | It is well known that Soros owns a vast conglomerate of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and foundations around the world, but Francia Márquez's message is a reminder that this is not the only tool he uses to achi…
(2023-05-24). Railway Of Resistance: A Grand Project To Connect Iran, Iraq, Syria. popularresistance.org Sir Halford John Mackinder, one of Britain's most prominent theorists in the field of geopolitics, discusses the significance of land connectivity between nations in his 1904 essay called The Geographical Pivot of History. | Besides introducing his notable Heartland Theory, Mackinder argued that advancements in transportation technology, such as the development of railways, have altered the balance of power in international politics by enabling a powerful state or group of states to expand its influence along transport routes. | The establishment of blocs, like the EU or BRICS, for instance, aims to enhance commu…
(2023-05-24). Left Parties, Unions Oppose Bill To Ban 'Rioters' From Protests. popularresistance.org A controversial bill proposed by Belgian Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne calling to ban 'rioters' from participating in protests has drawn widespread criticism. Working class sections and rights groups claim that provisions of the bill can be misused to brand trade unionists and activists as rioters and curtail their freedom to participate in protest and strikes. Earlier this week, due to fierce opposition from legislators of the Workers Party of Belgium (PTB-PVDA) in the Justice Committee of the Chamber of the Belgian Parliament, Quickenborne backed down from asking for an immediate vote on the bill.
(2023-05-24). Colombian government partially suspends ceasefire with armed dissident group. peoplesdispatch.org The Petro government suspended the bilateral ceasefire with the Estado Mayor Central (EMC), a dissident group of the FARC-EP guerilla group, in four departments after the murder of four minors by the group…
(2023-05-24). Cyclone Mocha adds to the problems of Myanmar's Rohingyas, kills 145 in its wake. peoplesdispatch.org 
A total of 21 townships—17 in Rakhine State and four in Chin State—have been declared as disaster (cyclone)-affected areas by the authorities…
(2023-05-24). Health reform bill in Colombia advances with approval in House Commission. peoplesdispatch.org The health reform bill seeks to transform the current system in Colombia. Amongst other things it calls for creating healthcare access points in each neighborhood and town of the country to ensure access to all citizens…
(2023-05-24). Israeli authorities are trying to kill Walid Daqqa inside prison, claim Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org Walid Daqqa has been inside an Israeli prison since 1986. The 61-year-old needs intensive medical care after being diagnosed with bone marrow cancer last year and suffering a blood clot-induced stroke this year in February…
(2023-05-24). People's Health Tribunal finds Shell and Total Energy guilty of harming African communities. peoplesdispatch.org Environmental, health, and human rights activists deplored the actions of extractive corporations in Africa, who exploit natural resources and sow poverty and disease, during a People's Health Tribunal…
(2023-05-24). Adventures In NATOstan: Sparks Flying In Ibiza, Locked Down Bilderberg. popularresistance.org I was a guest at a top business gathering — mostly Spaniards but also featuring Portuguese, Germans, Brits and Scandinavians: ultra high-level executives in real estate, asset management, and investment banking. Our panel was titled "Global Geopolitical Shifts and Their Consequences." Before the panel, participants were invited to vote on what worried them most when it comes to the future of their business. Number one was inflation and interest rates. Number two was geopolitics. That prefigured a very lively debate ahead. | Little did I or the audience know that would turn into a wild ride. The first presen…
(2023-05-24). Another Go-Round With The N-Word. moguldom.com Benjamin Franklin once said that in this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes. Over time, there's more we can add to that list, including the occasional discussion on who's licensed to use the N-word. Racism, in general, could be added to that list to encompass all things, from the history and use of …
(2023-05-24). FBI Indicts US Black Activists on Speech Crimes, International Day of Action Set for May 27 (+Uhuru). orinocotribune.com On May 27, 2023, people around the world will gather publicly to demand "Drop the charges against the Uhuru 3!" | In early May, African People's Socialist Party (APSP) Chairman Omali Yeshitela, 81, was shackled in handcuffs and leg irons after reporting to the Middle District Federal Court in Tampa for his arraignment in a courtroom packed with supporters. | Chairman Yeshitela faces federal charges after a lifetime of organizing dedicated to "the liberation for Africa and African people everywhere." | Penny Hess, 77, and Jesse Nevel, 33, two white persons working under the leadership of the APSP also face charges…
(2023-05-24). US Military Aid to Ukraine 'Will Soon Be Tapped,' Talk of More Funding 'On Back Burner'. orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-24). AMLO Proud to be Labeled Persona Non Grata by Peru's De Facto Regime. orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-24). President Maduro Accuses Washington of Stealing $4 Billion in CITGO Profits. orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-24). Venezuela's Far-Right Intends to Finance Primaries with Public Money Stolen by Washington (+OFAC License Renewal). orinocotribune.com 
During his weekly program Con Maduro+ this Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro denounced the far-right sector of the opposition's intention to use State resources to finance its presidential primaries scheduled for October. | President Madura reported that Dinorah Figuera, political leader of Justice First (PJ), received $346 million from a frozen bank account belonging to Venezuela. He said this money will be used to finance the opposition primaries and subsequent presidential campaign. | These funds are intended to "finance the primaries of the failed right, of the anti-Homeland right, to finance the pr…
(2023-05-24). The Ecuador of Guillermo Lasso. peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday morning, May 17, Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso The dissolution of parliament took place a day after the body began an impeachment hearing against Lass…
(2023-05-24). VIDEO: Breaking the Colonial Grip on African Journalism. towardfreedom.org
(2023-05-24). Clown Prince Zelensky's Saudi And Japanese Slime Trail. strategic-culture.org The way forward for Japan, as well as Taiwan and Korea, is to emulate Saudi Arabia and to tiptoe away as gingerly as they can from their American lords and masters. |
(2023-05-24). Kissinger's Fairy Tales for Idiots. strategic-culture.org Kissinger's idea of bringing peace by having Ukraine join NATO is as crazy as the thought of putting out a fire with kerosene. | In October 2019, the online edition of Progressnews.ge published the article "The Dissolution of the Soviet Union was the Biggest Crime of the United States — Henry Kissinger is Disappointed with Capitalism", which quotes an alleged statement by Henry Kissinger, the 56th U.S. Secretary of State and 7th U.S. National Security Advisor, from which it could be concluded that the experienced politician, diplomat, political theorist, and geopolitical advisor, in the later years of his l…
(2023-05-24). 75 years on, Israel remains addicted to aggression. electronicintifada.net May's Gaza assault demonstrates yet again that the logic of Zionism is the logic of overwhelming violence.
(2023-05-24). The EU Is Over-Invested in the Ukrainian War-Project. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Kissinger Responsible for More Civilian Deaths in Cambodia Than Previously Known. truthout.org A bombshell new investigation from The Intercept reveals that former U.S. national security adviser and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was responsible for even more civilian deaths during the U.S. war in Cambodia than was previously known. The revelations add to a violent résumé that ranges from Latin America to Southeast Asia, where Kissinger presided over brutal U.S. |
(2023-05-24). Send for Agent BoJo! Boris Johnson Dispatched to Texas to Shore Up Republican Support for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Artificial Intelligence: The Release of the Upcoming Open AI Model, GPT-5. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). WMO warns greenhouse gases and El Niño to push global temps to record levels. nationofchange.org "…WMO is sounding the alarm that we will breach the 1.5 ∞C level on a temporary basis with increasing frequency."
(2023-05-24). 2 Former Alabama Governors Call for Commuting Dozens of Death Row Convictions. truthout.org Two former governors of Alabama — Robert Bentley, a Republican who served from 2011 to 2017, and Don Siegelman, a Democrat who was in office from 1999 to 2003 — penned an op-ed for The Washington Post this week calling for the state to curtail its use of the death penalty and commute the sentences of dozens of people on death row. Bentley and Siegelman noted that Alabama currently has 167 people… |
(2023-05-24). It's Time for Congress to Update Our Genetic Nondiscrimination Law. aclu.org 
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) was enacted in 2008 to protect Americans from being widely discriminated against by a then new technology: genetic testing. The law was written after genetic discrimination emerged in the 1970s. At the time, programs to screen and identify genetic carriers of sickle cell anemia, a disease which afflicts many Black Americans, were being mandated by states. These mandated screening programs targeted Black people, perpetuating racial bias and stigmatization. Congress acted to make this genetic discrimination illegal. But now, GINA is 15 years old and needs to b…
(2023-05-24). Neo-Nazi Militia Used US Armored Vehicles in Attack on Russia's Belgorod Region. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Internal paper shows EU eager to embrace Israel's killer cops. electronicintifada.net Force practices racist violence preached by Itamar Ben-Gvir.
(2023-05-24). Supreme Court's ruling on humane treatment of pigs could catalyze a wave of new animal welfare laws. nationofchange.org While the ruling was fractured and reflected complex legal questions, it is a major victory for those working to improve farm animal welfare.
(2023-05-24). We Can Do Better with a Thousand Years: Review of Power and Progress, by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson. cepr.net When I saw that two of the country's most prominent economists wrote a book on "our 1000-year struggle over technology and prosperity," I expected a lot. I was disappointed. To be clear, there is much here to like and I'm sure that most readers will get much from it, as I did. But, the book …
(2023-05-24). Visits of Justice: Stella Assange's Plea to Australia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Is This Why Pediatricians Push Vaccines? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Video: mRNA Vaccine: New Phenomenon of Virulent Cancers. Dr. William Makis, David Knight Show. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). "Severe Post COVID-19 Vaccine Syndrome": Diagnosis Only Available in UK and Europe (Not in Canada or USA). globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). F-16s for Kiev Regime Will Only Prolong Ukrainian People's Suffering. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Imperial staff recognised for health and safety excellence. imperial.ac.uk Provost Ian Walmsley hosted the 2023 health and safety awards last week.
(2023-05-24). Podcast: Celebrity visitor special. imperial.ac.uk In this edition: We revisit interviews with some celebrity guests: singer Ana Matronic, Queen's Brian May, and astrophysicist and author Katie Mack.
(2023-05-24). Engagement Academy builds staff leadership and engagement skills. imperial.ac.uk Imperial's Engagement Academy, open to all staff, sees it's fifth cohort successfully complete the programme.
(2023-05-24). Students create hands-on activities to engage the public. imperial.ac.uk Students on the Public Engagement Horizons module created activities exploring the health impacts of pollutants inside our homes.
(2023-05-24). House Republicans Plan to Unveil Deficit-Exploding Tax Cuts for the Rich. truthout.org With the U.S. careening toward a default crisis that they manufactured, House Republicans are reportedly crafting a major tax cut package that would overwhelmingly benefit the rich and corporations while blowing a multitrillion-dollar hole in the federal deficit. The fresh push for tax cuts, according to Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), further shows that "this hostage crisis has never been about… |
(2023-05-24). The Surprising Pervasiveness of American Arrogance. fpif.org
(2023-05-24). Sanctions on Venezuela Aren't Promoting Democracy, They're Killing Venezuelans. truthout.org Venezuela's former so-called "interim president" Juan Guaidó had barely gotten a word out during an event at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. before a group of activists leapt from their seats in order to confront and denounce the far right opposition figure. Among them was Leonardo Flores, a Venezuelan political analyst and activist living in the United States. "Juan Guaidó, you're a liar… |
(2023-05-24). Dark Money's Behind The Debt Ceiling Plan To Punish The Poor. levernews.com
(2023-05-24). 76 Percent of Surveyed Doctors Don't Want to Work in Abortion-Restricted States. truthout.org The rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may not have considered: fewer medical services available for all women living in those states. Doctors are showing — through their words and actions — that they are reluctant to practice in places where making the best decision for a patient could… |
(2023-05-24). GOP resolution to block student debt relief would have 'ruinous impact,' report warns. nationofchange.org "Taking back student debt relief already delivered to public service workers is reckless, cruel, unjust, and un-American."
(2023-05-24). NLRB sues colleges, says athletes are workers. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES—The big business of college sports is back in federal court again. And this time it's over the right of the athletes to organize. That's because the National Labor Relations Board's top enforcement official, General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, sued the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Pac-12 conference, and several colleges to court in federal …
(2023-05-24). With all the debt limit talk, few eye Pentagon cuts. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In all the talk about cutting spending in return for raising the U.S. debt limit, there seems to be a sacred cow: The Pentagon. A survey of websites of groups normally expected to advocate for cutting military spending—including US Labor Against War and Racism, the United Electrical Workers, and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union—discloses …
(2023-05-24). The Roots of Modern Eco-Terrorism: From MK Ultra and the Unabomber to Maurice Strong and Yuval Harari. thelastamericanvagabond.com Strange things are happening. Every few days, it has become customary to hear stories of trains carrying toxic waste derailing in rural food producing regions of the USA, or food processing plants going up in flames. Meanwhile propaganda justifying the confiscation of property in the name of the greater good advances within the U.S. Environmental
(2023-05-24). Sanders and Johnson: Trump and all his GOP opponents must be defeated. peoplesworld.org 
Within days of Joe Biden announcing he will run for re-election, Senator Bernie Sanders and newly elected Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson endorsed his candidacy. Sanders said: "The last thing this country needs is a Donald Trump or some other right-wing demagogue who is going to try to undermine American democracy or take away a woman's right …
(2023-05-24). 'Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland': Troubling! peoplesworld.org 
On May 22, Public Broadcasting Service started streaming its new 5-part series Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland. The series is a brilliant, heart-wrenching, often violent account of the struggle for Irish independence through previously unheard personal testimonies and extensive archival footage of the events. The cumulative impact of this series sears the senses. …
(2023-05-24). Israel Pushes Law Banning Palestinian Flag. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Florida Activists Say DeSantis's Extremism Will Haunt Him in Presidential Race. truthout.org Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared his candidacy for president on Wednesday during a glitchy online event with Twitter owner Elon Musk. DeSantis enters the race as a frontrunner for the Republican nomination but still trailing behind former President Donald Trump, who is quick to boast about leading DeSantis in the polls. DeSantis will likely resurrect themes around "freedom" deployed during his… |
(2023-05-24). Far Right Violence Surges in US and India. truthout.org Are you worried about the rising political power of violent white nationalists in America? Well, you've got plenty of company, including U.S. national security and counterterrorism officials. And we're worried, too — worried enough, in fact, to feel that it's time to take a look at the experience of India, where Hindu supremacist dogma has increasingly been enforced through violent means. |
(2023-05-24). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca First published on November 26, 2022 | *** | We are being accused of "spreading disinformation" regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media "trackers" and "fact checkers" will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their …
(2023-05-24). Sacrifice Zone Communities Push for a Just Transition in Arizona. truthout.org There are energy eventualities we know for certain. Coal production has been in decline for decades. Mines have been stripped of their underground deposits, meaning there's simply less coal to dig out. Natural gas, long deemed coal's competitor, is cheaper to produce. We know that one potential solution for climate change is wind- and solar-generated electric power that doesn't require the… |
(2023-05-24). Venezuelan Communists say government established fake communist party to 'hijack' their supporters. peoplesworld.org 
CARACAS—The Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) has pointed the finger at the leadership of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) for an alleged attempt to "hijack" the organization. "The PSUV leadership wants to take away the PCV's legal status, to neutralize its role in the country's social struggles," Communist Party General Secretary àìscar …
(2023-05-24). Thanks to Sanctions, the US Is Losing Its Grip on the Middle East. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). AOC Slams GOP After Gaetz Admits Debt Limit Negotiation Is "Hostage" Situation. truthout.org Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) has condemned Republicans' brinkmanship with the quickly approaching debt limit after GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz (Florida) openly admitted on Tuesday that his party is approaching the issue as a "hostage" negotiation. Political commentators and lawmakers have long observed that the Republican Party's strategy toward the debt ceiling — of demanding that Democrats… |
(2023-05-24). Minnesota workers win labor reforms, ban on captive audience meetings. liberationnews.org 
Workers in Minnesota are about to see the fruits of years of work organizing and building power across the state. A sweeping package of labor reforms has passed both the Minnesota House and Senate and was signed by Governor Tim Walz on May 24.
(2023-05-24). Experts: VDARE's Real Estate Deals May Cost Group Nonprofit Status. splcenter.org White nationalist hate group VDARE could lose its nonprofit status over real estate agreements surrounding a historic castle the group purchased in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, according to two nonprofit lawyers to whom Hatewatch described property records and court filings. Most of the documents came from a lawsuit VDARE brought against New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James' office, wherein the AG alleges VDARE "violated New York law."
(2023-05-24). Anti-Asian violence underscores need for honest history, rejection of hate. splcenter.org
(2023-05-24). Headlines for May 24, 2023. democracynow.org South Carolina GOP Passes 6-Week Abortion Ban, Sends Bill to Republican Governor's Desk, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Warns Social Media Poses "Profound Risk" to Kids and Teens, Ron DeSantis to Launch 2024 Bid on Twitter Live Stream with Elon Musk, Florida School Bans Amanda Gorman's Inauguration Poem After Parental Complaint, Elmhurst Doctors on Strike in Queens, Demand Parity with Manhattan Counterparts, New York Times and Unionized Reporters Reach "Groundbreaking" Tentative Deal, Illinois Investigation Finds Nearly 2,000 Children Abused by Catholic Church Clergy Since 1950,…
(2023-05-24). Kissinger at 100: New War Crimes Revealed in Secret Cambodia Bombing That Set Stage for Forever Wars. democracynow.org 
A bombshell new investigation from The Intercept reveals that former U.S. national security adviser and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was responsible for even more civilian deaths during the U.S. war in Cambodia than was previously known. The revelations add to a violent résumé that ranges from Latin America to Southeast Asia, where Kissinger presided over brutal U.S. military interventions to put down communist revolt and to develop U.S. influence around the world. While survivors and family members of these deadly campaigns continue to grieve, Kissinger celebrates his 100th birthday this week. "This…
(2023-05-24). Jeffrey Sachs: Bipartisan Support of War, from Iraq to Ukraine, Is Helping Fuel U.S. Debt Crisis. democracynow.org 
The United States faces a default on its debt in early June if a deal on the debt ceiling is not reached between the Biden administration and Republicans in Congress before then. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pushing for sweeping budget cuts and new work requirements for recipients of government programs, including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP. Notably, however, neither Republicans nor Democrats are proposing cuts to one of the biggest drivers of the nation's debt: the massive U.S. military budget. "We've got to get this military-industrial lobby under control, but it's h…
(2023-05-24). Dear Russia-Had-No-Choice Friends. davidswanson.org
(2023-05-24). 'Palestine must be obliterated,' Says Deleted Times of Israel Column. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Venezuela: Gobierno intenta crear un falso PCV subordinado a su política neoliberal. peoplesworld.org Caracas, 22-05-2023 (Redacción TP).- El Gobierno de Nicolás Maduro propició el pasado domingo 21 de mayo un evento fraudulento para "construir un falso positivo" con el objetivo de "desconocer los procesos legítimos de toma de decisiones en el seno del Partido Comunista de Venezuela e intentar, a través de medidas administrativas o judiciales, colocarlo al …
(2023-05-24). The Battle at NagaWorld: The Longest Strike in Cambodian History Rages On, PT. II. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-24). Worker empowerment stalls in Venezuela as left unity fractures. peoplesworld.org 
Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's president from 1999 until 2013, inspired and led a "Bolivarian Revolution" that sought independence from U.S. domination, regional integration, and so-called "socialism of the 21st century." The obstacles that lay before these goals have been many: capitalism in control of the national economy, unrelenting right-wing political opposition, U.S. intervention—and longstanding political divisions …
(2023-05-24). Postal workers slam Communication Workers Union agreement with Royal Mail: "It's a surrender deal to appease the company." wsws.org Postal workers explain that the earlier revisions have not been overturned and they are facing further demands without any opposition from the CWU or through its direct collusion.
(2023-05-24). Turkish elections: Erdoƒüan, Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu both call to deport refugees, for "law and order" wsws.org Both candidates in the run-off are united in deporting millions of refugees and consolidating a "law and order" regime in the name of "fight against terrorism."
(2023-05-24). CWU "postpones" vote on Royal Mail deal to head-off rejection: Demand strike action and remove Ward and Furey! wsws.org It is time to put an end to this grotesque farce! It is no longer necessary for a ballot to be held on a deal that should never have been agreed in the first place. The CWU has all but openly admitted it would have been rejected.
(2023-05-24). Right-winger wins Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary on law and order platform, pseudo-left candidate comes in third. wsws.org Cherelle Parker won the nomination on a pro-police platform and pseudo-left Helen Gym came in third, under conditions of worsening social conditions in Philadelphia.
(2023-05-24). Navalny: Imperialism's right-winger in Moscow. wsws.org The documentary's only contribution, no doubt unintentional on the part of its producers, is to reveal Navalny as a well-to-do crude dimwit; a right-wing man with neither ideas nor principles but eager to do business with anyone.
(2023-05-24). Amazon workers hold strike votes at UK Midlands warehouses, GMB union seeks recognition. wsws.org Strikes at Amazon warehouses show the determination of this critical group of workers to improve their conditions. But this requires a programme based on internationalism, class struggle, and the primacy of workers' needs over Amazon's profits.
(2023-05-24). Introduction to new pamphlet from Mehring Books: Marxism vs. Critical Race Theory. wsws.org The pamphlet, which presents a criticism of critical race theory and identity politics from the left, is now available from Mehring Books.
(2023-05-24). A message of solidarity to Royal Mail workers from a Belgian postal worker. wsws.org "You have strikes in Britain, Germany, France and Holland, it's everywhere today. It is like a little bit of a spark because COVID really showed the importance of essential workers and their value."
(2023-05-24). Spain's pseudo-left Revolutionary Left promotes Mélenchon in France, Podemos government at home. wsws.org Revolutionary Left aims to strengthen the authority of these parties in order to block a movement on their left against the capitalist state in France and Spain.
(2023-05-24). Chinese health authorities warn of a new surge in COVID-19 infections with the XBB subvariant. wsws.org Chinese health authorities warn of another wave of COVID-19 Infections to peak at the end of June with more than 65 million weekly infections.
(2023-05-24). REPORT: The Warfare State: How Funding for Militarism Compromises Our Welfare. ips-dc.org 
Nearly two-thirds of the federal discretionary budget goes to militarized federal programs, leaving just over a third for our communities — a sliver some lawmakers want to cut even further.
(2023-05-24). NGO's urge Colombia to sink investor protection treaties. colombiareports.com Multinational NGO's are visiting Colombia to urge the country's leaders to abandon controversial treaties that seek to protect foreign investment. Over the past decades, Colombia's previous governments signed multiple investor…
(2023-05-24). The Heat: G7 Communique on China. america.cgtn.com 
China pushes back against harsh rhetoric from G7 nations. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that it lodged a strong protest to G7 summit host Japan and other relevant parties after the group pointed fingers at China on a number of topics. The ministry …
(2023-05-24). Why's The Pakistani Establishment Pressuring Leading PTI Members To Defect? thealtworld.com The Establishment's pressure on leading PTI members to defect represents the culmination of the second phase of their plan that was designed to restore Pakistan's vassalhood status vis-à -vis its Western overlords in parallel with strengthening its feudal political system.
(2023-05-24). Steering the Titanic into the Iceberg. dissidentvoice.org Patty Chayefsky's film Network, an acid-laced spoof of capitalist media, reaches its climax when Chairman Arthur Jensen, leader of the fictional mega-corporation CAA, thunders his disapproval to the crazed but wildly popular anchorman, Howard Beale. Encouraging his viewers to protest CAA's unpatriotic merger deal with Saudi Arabian capitalists, Jensen accuses Beal of having "meddled with …
(2023-05-24). US Meddling in Thai Elections + NATO-Ukraine Actions Vindicate Russian Fears. thealtworld.com I discuss with Garland Nixon the results of recent elections in Thailand heavily influenced by US meddling and the impact it will have on US-Chinese tensions.
(2023-05-24). Escaping The Prison Of Mainstream Culture: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | Many people turn to conservatism and religion because they perceive — correctly — that mainstream culture is a fraudulent sham bereft of meaning and authentic values. Their solutions are misguided, but their reasons arise from a perception of a very real problem. | It isn't actually necessary to turn to religion or conservatism to find depth, meaning and groundedness; depth, meaning and groundedness are
(2023-05-24). Editorial/Fuerzas de clase detras del asesinato de Jordan Neely. workers.org 
Debido a la lucha de masas, Daniel Penny, blanco y ex marine, cuyo estrangulamiento de 15 minutos de duración provocó la muerte de Jordan Neely, un afroamericano de 30 años sin hogar y con un enfermo mental, fue acusado de homicidio involuntario en segundo grado. Si es declarado culpable, y . . . |
(2023-05-24). Social Security Needs Our Help Now. progressive.org The Social Security Administration, the federal agency serving the largest number of Americans, is facing its worst crisis in decades, due to underfunding and under-staffing.
(2023-05-24). Israel to deny early release of terminally ill Palestinian prisoner. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-24). "From conflict to consensus": The historic deal to save the Colorado River. america.cgtn.com 
"From conflict to consensus" — That's how one official describes negotiations among three U.S. states over water consumption from the Colorado River. On Monday, California, Arizona and Nevada agreed to cut their reliance on the drought-ravaged river, heading off potential disaster at least in the …
(2023-05-24). An introduction to Imperialism. podcasters.spotify.com In this episode, similarly to other reason, short introductory episodes, we go over the topic of imperialism in nine minutes. Of course, this doesn't come close to covering every aspect or the historical development of the phenomenon known as Capitalism imperialism, however, it does bring us into a bit better have an understanding that the majority of us have from our high school education or from the phony and hypocritical western media sources…
(2023-05-24). BRICS Set to Be Bigger, Stronger Amid Push for Unity. infobrics.org
(2023-05-24). NDB Begins 'New Journey' After Selling First Bond since Russia-Ukraine Conflict. infobrics.org Bank starts road to redemption with capital markets return…
(2023-05-24). From the Archives: Forty Months of Failure. progressive.org As Henry Kissinger nears 100, our October 1972 story reports from an off-the-record meeting in which he and President Nixon 'were certain they could end the war in Vietnam in six months.'
(2023-05-24). Western Media Distorts Conflict in Sudan, Underplaying U.S. Interests that have Driven its Past Interference in the Country. covertactionmagazine.com "'All-out war' suddenly broke out in Sudan, U.S. traveler says," read the title of an NBC news report published on April 18. Eight days later, The New York Times published an article headlined, "'War Has Just Erupted': Reporting on the Conflict in Sudan." Centered around interviewing the Times's chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, the piece …
(2023-05-24). Wildfires threaten Indigenous First Nations lands. workers.org 
This month, wildfires continue to devastate Indigenous First Nations lands in the western part of so-called Canada. At least 91 fires have broken out, 25 of which authorities have admitted are out of control as of May 20. Over 964,000 acres of land have burned thus far. Wildfire burning on . . . |
(2023-05-24). Community Radio And Social Power. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-24). Labor's Uptick Isn't Just Hype. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-24). Resident Physicians At Elmhurst Hospital Begin Five-Day Strike. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-24). The Inflation Reality And The Attack On Wages. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-24). Highlights from the Microsoft Build Conference. america.cgtn.com 
AI, AI, and more AI. That was pretty much the theme of Microsoft's Build annual developer conference. CGTN's Mark Niu reports on how the tech giant is planning to harness the powerful technology quickly and safely.
(2023-05-24). Three years later, George Floyd's family members are still fighting for justice. therealnews.com 
(2023-05-24). Iran: Outgoing security chief Shamkhani planning bid for presidency. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-24). Israel passes budget after increasing funds to ultra-Orthodox communities. middleeasteye.net 
Israel passes budget after increasing funds to ultra-Orthodox communities | Government accused of 'looting' public purse after deals with far-right and ultra-Orthodox coalition partners to pass parliament vote | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 07: 47 | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, ahead of a vote on the national budget on 23 May 2023 at the parliament in Jer…
(2023-05-24). Saudi Arabia and Canada to restore full diplomatic ties. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-24). Tunisia: Families of jailed leaders file case at African court. middleeasteye.net 
Tunisia: Families of jailed leaders file case at African court | The case was filed on Wednesday by families hoping to seek freedom for their loved ones | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 20: 51 | Rached Ghannouchi greets supporters upon arrival at a police station in Tunis, on 21 February 2023 (AFP) | Families of imprisoned opposition members in Tunisia filed a case at the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights in Ta…
(2023-05-24). Turkey elections: Anti-refugee politician backs Kilicdaroglu, hints he'll become 'interior minister'. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-24). US, EU lawmakers demand UAE remove oil executive as Cop28 head. middleeasteye.net 
US, EU lawmakers demand UAE remove oil executive as Cop28 head | Sultan al-Jaber's lead of Cop28 reflects an emboldened Gulf region basking in its return to influence over energy markets and climate talks | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 19: 42 | Sultan al-Jaber speaks during UAE Climate Tech conference in Abu Dhabi Energy centre, on 10 May 2023 (AFP) | More than 100 members of the US Congress and the European Parliamen…
(2023-05-24). US congress members urge PayPal to open services to Palestinians. middleeasteye.net 
US congress members urge PayPal to open services to Palestinians | While PayPal is available in 'illegal settlements', it is unavailable to Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank and Gaza | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 20: 05 | PayPal headquarters in San Jose, California, on 2 February 2023 (AFP) | Members of Congress are urging PayPal to open up its services to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. | A…
(2023-05-24). US Senate Republicans reintroduce bill to sanction enablers of 'terror groups' in Palestine. middleeasteye.net 
US Senate Republicans reintroduce bill to sanction enablers of 'terror groups' in Palestine | The bill would impose sanctions on individuals or groups that provide support for 'terrorist activities' of Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 16: 29 | Senator Marco Rubio arrives at a closed briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, on 19 April 2023 (AFP) | Senate Republicans have reintroduced…
(2023-05-24). Tariq Ramadan acquitted of charges in Swiss rape trial. middleeasteye.net 
Tariq Ramadan acquitted of charges in Swiss rape trial | Islamic scholar still has to face four cases in France and a court appeal in Geneva, with three years imprisonment if found guilty | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 13: 40 | Swiss leading Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan leaves Geneva's courthouse, 24 May 2023 (AFP) | Prominent Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan was acquitted on Wednesday of charges of…
(2023-05-24). Netflix: Egyptians launch social media campaign over Cleopatra depiction. middleeasteye.net 
Netflix: Egyptians launch social media campaign over Cleopatra depiction | Egyptians are sharing pictures of themselves next to ancient busts amid continuing backlash over a docu-drama that portrays the queen as Black
| Wed, 05/24/2023 – 12: 39 | This stitched image puts the bust of the ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti next to a picture of Egyptian internet personality Nouran Tarek Elsayed (Twitte…
(2023-05-24). How preserving a Colombian forest protects one city's water supply. america.cgtn.com 
Colombia's western Andes Mountains is home to cloud forests, a special biodiverse ecosystem that is also home to about two million plants, birds, and microorganisms and fungi species. It is also an important water source to towns and cities nearby. Deforestation and population growth is …
(2023-05-24). Arabic press review: Egyptian prisoners launch collective hunger strike. middleeasteye.net 
Arabic press review: Egyptian prisoners launch collective hunger strike | Meanwhile, Qatar is set to boost investments in Egypt while Saudi Arabia tops regional box office revenues | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 13: 53 | A media tour of the Correctional and Rehabilitation Center in Badr City, 70 kilometres northeast of Cairo, on 16 January 2022 (AFP)
| Egypt: Hunger strike begins over jail condi…
(2023-05-24). Do White Ethnicities Have a Future? thealtworld.com For many years the website vdare.com has been the voice defending the white ethnicities who comprise the world of Western Civilization. In France the Le Pen family tries to defend French ethnics. In Britain, Enoch Powell and Nigel Farage spoke for British ethnics. The less visible European countries had defenders of their ethnicity, but despite the white ethnicities being large majorities, allegedly the rulers in a democracy, the white ethnicities are at times treated by "their" governments as dangerous "white supremacists." Those who speak for white ethnicities and in their defense are demonized and persecuted b…
(2023-05-24). The Fall of the University of Capetown. thealtworld.com This is the fate that is looming over every University and Faculty in the Western World | The Fall Will Continue | While UCT — and South Africa — remain notionally free societies, there is a deep institutional and national pathology, whereby certain classes of people, defined especially by "race" and "se…
(2023-05-24). Turkey elections: Cracks emerge in opposition over Kilicdaroglu's anti-refugee policy. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey elections: Cracks emerge in opposition over Kilicdaroglu's anti-refugee policy | Several senior officials have resigned from the Gelecek party citing the opposition's virulent anti-refugee rhetoric | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 16: 36 | A protester holds a placard reading 'humanity has no borders!' during demonstrations in Istanbul protesting the deaths of migrants on 5 February 2022 (Reuters) | Cracks a…
(2023-05-24). Chemtrails are not a theory, they are a conspiracy fact. expose-news.com In 2014 a whistle-blower described how she discovered the US Air Force was involved in chemtrail operations. "Geoengineering is occurring, it's been occurring, and it's not new. And your tax dollars are …
(2023-05-24). 'One Health' will give WHO's Dictator General power to initiate climate lockdowns. expose-news.com The proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations ("IHRs") and the Pandemic Treaty both incorporate the "One Health" approach. One Health has little definition or structure and is sold using vague strings …
(2023-05-24). Japanese prime minister to join Zelensky at NATO summit in nation bordering Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsMay 24, 2023 Japan PM Kishida mulls attending NATO summit in July: gov't sources Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making arrangements to attend a NATO summit scheduled for July, government sources said Wednesday, as the Asian country has deepened ties with the trans-Atlantic alliance amid global security concerns. On the sidelines of the …
(2023-05-24). NATO military official visits Taiwan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The China ProjectMay 24, 2023 NATO official visits Taiwan as patchwork approach to countering Beijing emerges NATO Defense College confirmed a previously unreported meeting in Taiwan in March. It's just one of an array of regional and global moves aimed at restraining China's future military options. In late March, as global media focused on how …
(2023-05-24). New aircraft carrier, with four anti-missile warships, is first U.S. carrier to visit Norway in 65 years. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth FleetMay 24, 2023 First U.S. Aircraft Carrier to Visit Norway in 65 Years U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), arrived in Oslo, Norway, for a scheduled port visit, May 24.This port visit is the capital ship's first stop while deployed to the U.S. …
(2023-05-24). Arms Manufacturers Are Price Gouging Amid Ukraine War. progressivehub.net CHLOE MAYER | NEWSWEEK…
(2023-05-24). Native Communities Exploited By Coal Extraction Want Restitution. progressivehub.net RAY LEVY UYEDA | PRISM…
(2023-05-24). China 'not in US ballgame' in Middle East, top official says. middleeasteye.net 
China 'not in US ballgame' in Middle East, top official says | US downplays Beijing's efforts to expand geopolitical clout | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 18: 02 | Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang during meeting in Beijing, on 6 April 2023 (Reuters) | The US is in "a different ball game" in the Mid…
(2023-05-24). 'Totally transactional': US-Turkey ties unlikely to reset after election. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-24). Is there a way out in sight to Lebanon's political crisis. peoplesdispatch.org The Jeddah declaration adopted at the end of the recently concluded 32nd summit of the League of Arab States urged "all Lebanese parties to dialogue in order to elect a president of the republic who fulfills the aspirations of the Lebanese people" and who can assure regular functioning of the constitutional institutions along with policies …
(2023-05-24). Protest Song Of The Week: 'La Banda Más Chingón en Wyoming' By No-No Boy Featuring Mariachi Los Broncos. shadowproof.com Originally published at Ongoing History of Protest Music No-No Boy is a multimedia project formed by Julian Saporiti & Erin Aoyama while pursuing their doctorates at Brown University. The project employs music as an educational tool to teach historical lessons about the Asian American experience, something they both share in their heritage. Saporiti's family were …
(2023-05-24). Ukraine's ambassador to the US confronted at a Visa-sponsored event in Washington, D.C. today. youtube.com 
"Your Interior Ministry maintains a kill list of journalists and my partner here, Anya Parampil, is on it!" Max Blumenthal and Parampil confront Ukraine's ambassador to the US at a Visa-sponsored event in Washington, D.C., today. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
(2023-05-24). U.S. banking system 'extraordinarily' sound — really? workers.org 
Jamie Dimon is Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. bank with over $3.7 trillion in global assets and the world's largest bank by market capitalization, i.e., stock value. Dimon made headlines May 1, with a pronouncement: "The American banking system is extraordinarily sound." A 1911 cartoon depicts . . . |
(2023-05-24). 300 Unprotected Level Crossings to Be Secured in Sri Lanka. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Bandula Gunawardena, Sri Lanka's Minister of Transport and Highways, said will secure its over railway network by fortifying over 300 unprotected level crossings situated along its 1,610 km rail tracks. | Related: | According to Gunawardena, in a session of the parliament, the modifications to secure the level crossings will be completed in two months. | Gunawardena also said that the total estimated cost…
(2023-05-24). Australia: +300 KG of Methamphetamine Seized in Sydney. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force released a joint statement indicating the confiscation of over 300 kg of methamphetamine in Sydney. | Related: | According to the statement, the methamphetamine could have been sold as more than 3 million individual street deals and reached an estimated street value of over 273 million Australian dollars (about 180 million U.S. dollars). | According to the authoritie…
(2023-05-24). Colombia: Former President Alvaro Uribe to Face Criminal Trial. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Laura Barrera, the judge in charge of the 41st Criminal Court of Bogota, denied the closure of the case against former President Alvaro Uribe (2002-2010) for bribery of witnesses. | RELATED: | After listening to the arguments of his defense lawyers and the Prosecutor's Office, she decided there is evidence that Uribe participated in bribery and witness tampering. | The Prosecutor's Office will appeal the judge's decision because…
(2023-05-24). Early Voting Ends at Turkish Diplomatic Missions Abroad. telesurenglish.net Early voting at diplomatic missions has come to an end on Wednesday, four days before Türkiye's runoff presidential election. | RELATED: | While Türkiye's more than 60 million eligible domestic voters will be heading to the polls again on Sunday, its 3.4 million voters living abroad began casting their early votes at diplomatic missions in over 70 countries starting May 20. | On Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reported that over 1.5 million people had alre…
(2023-05-24). Ecuador Defines the Calendar for Early Elections. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday night, Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) approved a US$80 million budget for early presidential and legislative elections to be held on August 20. | RELATED: | Of that amount, US$48.3 million will be used for both the legislative elections and the first round of the presidential elections. | In the event that none of the presidential candidates manage to reach 51 percent of the votes, the CNE…
(2023-05-24). Guatemala: Observers Warn of Irregularities in Next Elections. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Guatemalan Electoral Observation Mission (MOE-GT), a consortium of civil society organizations, warned that the ongoing electoral process is losing legitimacy due to multiple irregularities and arbitrariness. | RELATED: | More specifically, the MOE-GT highlighted that last-minute legal actions taken against some candidates generate a critical situation, "which we have reached due to the irresponsib…
(2023-05-24). Horn of Africa to Experience Dry June-September Weather. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, said that dry weather will be experienced in the Horn of Africa region from June to September, amid the risk of worsening an already precarious food security situation. | RELATED: | The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC), based in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, said Djibouti, Eritrea, central and northern Ethiopia, northern…
(2023-05-24). Italy: Massive Emergency Aid Package Approved, Flood-Hit Region. telesurenglish.net The Council of Ministers in Italy passed a comprehensive emergency assistance package on Tuesday to provide support to those affected by the devastating flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region. | Related: | The package was authorized one week after an unprecedented rainfall event within the area, it has an estimated value in excess of 2 billion euros (around 2.2 billion U.S. dollar). | The Council of Ministers said it aims at providing "relief and…
(2023-05-24). Mexican Journalist Ramirez is Shot to Death in Puebla. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, 69-year-old journalist Marco Aurelio Ramirez was shot dead in the city of Tehuacan, in the state of Puebla. | RELATED: | At 1: 30 p.m. local time, several armed men shot at Ramirez as he was driving after leaving his home. As a result of this attack, his car crashed near the town of Agua Blanca. | "Ramirez was a journalist for almost 3 decades and worked in media such as Periodico Central. In 2018 he worked at t…
(2023-05-24). Over 1 Mln Are Internally Displaced in Somalia in Four Months. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said that severe drought, recurrent conflict and devastating floods have forced more than 1 million people in Somalia to flee their homes in just 130 days. | RELATED: | Conflict was among the main causes of displacement between Jan. 1 and May 10, while more than 408,000 people were displaced by floods sweeping across their villages a…
(2023-05-24). Peru: Prosecutor's Office Summons President Over Protest Deaths. telesurenglish.net The Peruvian Prosecutor's Office summoned this Wednesday, President Dina Boluarte on May 31 to testify on the deaths registered during the protests against the Government and the Congress. | RELATED: | Local media reported that the proceeding, which is part of the investigation against the president for the alleged crime of genocide, has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 31, starting at 9: 00 local time. | Previously, the Judiciar…
(2023-05-24). Queen Of Rock 'N' Roll Tina Turner Dies At Age 83. telesurenglish.net A representative for singer Tina Turner said the renowned American-born rock vocalist died Wednesday at the age of 83 in Switzerland. | RELATED: | "Tina Turner, the 'queen of rock and roll,' passed away peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness at her home in Kusnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland," the spokesperson said. | "With her, the world loses a music legend and role model," her spokesman said. Turner, one of…
(2023-05-24). Russia's Belgorod Suffers New Drone Attack. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Belgorod Governor Viacheslav Gladkov denounced a new drone attack against this Russian territory, which was already attacked by Ukrainian saboteurs earlier in the week. | RELATED: | "The night was restless. There were a large number of drone attacks. The anti-aircraft defense dealt with most of them," Gladkov said, adding that the attack caused no casualties but caused damage to cars, some houses and administrative buildin…
(2023-05-24). Texas Sues the Biden Administration Over New Asylum Rule. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the state of Texas filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden's administration over a newly-introduced asylum rule allowing migrants to set up appointments at the U.S.-Mexico border via a phone app so as to seek asylum in the United States. | RELATED: | "The Biden Administration deliberately conceived of this phone app with the goal of illegally pre-approving more foreign aliens to enter the country…
(2023-05-24). UN: DR Congo Heavy Rain Death Toll Rises to 443. telesurenglish.net The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that the official death toll in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 443 following sustained emergency response efforts to address the ongoing heavy rainfall. | Related: | According to the OCHA, numerous individuals are wounded, while several others remain unaccounted for due to the floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in early May. Rescue and…
(2023-05-24). Venezuela Rejects Washington's Unfounded Accusations. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the administration of President Nicolas Maduro issued an official communiqué rejecting the United States questioning Venezuela's commitment to the fight against terrorism. | RELATED: | "The Government of the Boliviarian Republic of Venezuela once again rejects the questioning of Venezuela's commitment to the fight against terrorism, which year after year has been demonstrated by complying with all its nacional and…
(2023-05-24). Venezuelan Ambassador Delivers Credentials In Brazil. telesurenglish.net Venezuela's ambassador to Brazil, Manuel Vadell, delivered his credentials to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday, accrediting himself to the Brazilian government. | RELATED: | "Ambassador Manuel Vadell has delivered credentials to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, accrediting himself before the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil," Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said via Twitter. | At the P…
(2023-05-24). World Trade Summit In China, A "Unique" Opportunity – Arce. telesurenglish.net The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce Catacora, participated this Wednesday in the II World Trade and Investment Promotion Summit of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. | RELATED: | Arce participated in the summit held in Beijing with a virtual intervention and spoke of China's role on the world stage and bilateral cooperation on issues of industrialization of zinc and lithium, among others. | He stressed that the s…
(2023-05-24). Zimbabwe: Voters' Roll Inspection Before General Elections. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Utoile Silaigwana, ZEC's (Zimbabwe Electoral Commission) chief elections officer, said that the voters' roll inspection will be from May 27 to 31 before this year's general elections. | Related: | According to Silaigwana, a total of 11,289 inspection centers have been established throughout the nation's ten provinces. | "Those who registered on or before 28 April 2023, are encouraged to inspect the voters' roll at their ordinary poll…
(2023-05-24). How to remove the Nanobots, Nanotech & Graphene found in the COVID Injections being transmitted from the Vaccinated from your body. expose-news.com In an era marked by the infiltration of graphene nanomaterials/nanobots into various aspects of our lives, concerns over their potential health implications have grown. The inadvertent exposure to graphene and its potential …
(2023-05-24). üéß LEVER TIME: What Succession Taught Us About Corporate Media (w/ Frank Rich). levernews.com
(2023-05-24). Zelensky piling up his millions as Nato tries regime change via assassination. thecommunists.org The failed bid to assassinate Russian president Vladimir Putin in May, whether directly ordered by the west-backed junta in Ukraine or the work of freelancing fascists, signalled a new level of provocation and threat against Russia. The drone attack on the Kremlin, taken together with the supply by Britain and others of long-range weapons capable …
(2023-05-24). Towards a new free multipolar world. unitedworldint.com By Dr.Elie Hatem United World International has started publishing papers that were presented to the Global Multipolarity Confernce held on April 29. At last, UWI published the video address of Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, to the conference that was organized by Nova Resistência (Brazil), the New International Order Initiative Türkiye), the International Eurasian Movement …
(2023-05-24). Expanded Intro: Capitalism, Commodity Production and Imperialism. podcasters.spotify.com In this episode, we expand on two previous episodes, one on capitalist exploitation, and the other on imperialism. In this episode, we talk about commodity production under capitalism, and especially, the shift from production for the use and needs of society to the production, for the sake of exchange and profit from exchange solely for the owning class. We also talk about imperialism, what its characteristics are, and what we need to do to avoid simplistic analysis, both of its history and current existence.
(2023-05-24). Cuban deputies continue preparation day. plenglish.com The parliamentarians, as part of the continuity of the preparation days organized by the Legislative, prior to the second extraordinary session of the tenth legislature tomorrow, addressed issues such as the link to the districts for which they were elected. | In this regard, the Secretary of Parliament Homero Acosta detailed the changes approved the day before by the Council of State on the subject, based on the concerns expressed by the citizens in the exchanges held with the candidates before this year's national elections. | The Council of State adopted yesterday an agreement on the methodology of the legisla…
(2023-05-24). Havana to host Russia-Cuba Friendship Race. plenglish.com Havana, May 24 (Prensa Latina) The 7th Friendship Race, in salute to the 78th anniversary of the victory over fascism and the end of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945), will be held in Havana on May 27, its organizers announced today at a press conference.
(2023-05-24). Portugal supports full application of European Union-Cuba Agreement. plenglish.com Brussels, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Portuguese MEP Sandra Pereira today called for a full implementation of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Cuba, mechanism she considered the basis for a respectful and balanced relationship.
(2023-05-24). The community as a pillar of government communication in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 24 (Prensa Latina) The important role of the communities within the communication process and the function of the Cuban deputies as bridges for dialogue stood out today in this capital.
(2023-05-24). Bolivia's president highlights deepening ties with China. plenglish.com La Paz, 24 May (Prensa Latina) President Luis Arce said at the 2nd World Trade and Investment Summit on Wednesday that relations between Bolivia and China have been continuously deepening for 38 years through cooperation and cultural exchange.
(2023-05-24). Díaz-Canel attends international hotel business fair. plenglish.com Havana, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Wednesday attended the 4th International Exhibition for Restaurants, Hotels, and Tourist Services, HostelCuba 2023, which gathers 100 exhibitors from 14 countries in this capital.
(2023-05-24). UNESCO names 18 global geoparks, two in Brazil. plenglish.com Paris, May 24 (Prensa Latina) UNESCO's Executive Council on Wednesday agreed, after concluding its 216th session, to name 18 new global geoparks, including the Caàßapava and Quarta Colà¥nia geoparks in Brazil.
(2023-05-24). Cuba announced 34 new Covid-19 cases. plenglish.com According to the closing report of May 23 at 12 midnight, 39 medical discharges were granted and the number of recoveries amounted to 1, 105,247. | Since the start of the pandemic, in March 2020, 1,113,960 citizens have been infected with the coronavirus. Now the number of people with Covid-19 in Cuba is 124. | The report detailed that there are no deaths from Covid-19 and the death toll remains at 8,530. On the other hand, 90.7 percent of the Cuban population have the full vaccination schedule, while 8, 732,160 people have booster doses.
(2023-05-24). Cuba's FM stands out deep cultural roots with Africa. plenglish.com Havana, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Wednesday spoke about the deep cultural roots that unite this country with Africa, which are everlasting and consolidated.
(2023-05-24). President Obrador insists on attacking the causes of migration. plenglish.com Mexico City, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Wednesday stressed on the importance of solving the migratory exodus by attacking its causes and not just focusing on the effects.
(2023-05-24). "It's time we stand up together and fight for what we need": Statements of support pour in for striking Clarios workers. wsws.org The courageous stand by the 525 striking Clarios workers has won widespread support from workers across the US and internationally.
(2023-05-24). Díaz-Canel en Asamblea Nacional: Cambiar todo lo que tiene que ser cambiado, sin apartarnos del concepto de Revolución. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez dialogó con los diputados sobre el complejo escenario económico del país y los retos y desafíos que plantean para la nación.
(2023-05-24). Recorre presidente Díaz-Canel "Hostel Cuba": La feria ratifica la confianza de los inversores en nuestro país. cubadebate.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez visitó hoy los stand de "Hostel Cuba", un Salón Internacional para restaurantes, hoteles y servicios turísticos, que se desarrolla desde el 23 y hasta el 25 en mayo en el recinto ferial Pabexpo.
(2023-05-24). Asamblea Nacional: La ley de comunicación es estratégica para el país. cubadebate.cu Como parte de las jornadas de preparación de los diputados cubanos, en la tarde de este miércoles se realizó un panel sobre el papel de la comunicación para el ejercicio del Poder Popular. Este jueves, los parlamentarios someterán a aprobación el proyecto de Ley de Comunicación Social.
(2023-05-24). Nueve primeras figuras del atletismo cubano viajan a Europa para gira de verano. cubadebate.cu Nueve de las primeras figuras del atletismo cubano viajan este miércoles a Europa para enrolarse en mítines de preparación de cara a los Centrocaribes de San Salvador y el Mundial de Budapest. Encabezan el grupo el campeón mundial de triple salto en sala, Lázaro Martínez, y la líder del escalafón del orbe en esa especialidad, Leyanis Pérez.
(2023-05-24). Selected Articles: Don't Let Them Rewrite History: Ventilators Killed People… and It Was No Accident. globalresearch.ca 
By A new study from Northwestern University has concluded that the majority of "Covid19" patients put on ventilators were actually killed …
(2023-05-24). El hotel Presidente comienza jornada por su 95 aniversario. cubadebate.cu Ha transcurrido casi un siglo desde aquel viernes 28 de diciembre de 1928, día en que se inauguró el hotel Presidente. Dicen que el mismísimo presidente, el tristemente célebre Gerardo Machado, abrió con una simbólica llave de oro su puerta principal. Al momento de su inauguración se consideró el edificio más alto de La Habana, alzando con elegancia sus 10 pisos, que le otorgaron en esa fecha la categoría de "primer rascacielos" de la ciudad.
(2023-05-24). Muere a los 83 años Tina Turner, la "reina del rock and roll" cubadebate.cu La cantante Tina Turner, una de las vocalistas de rock más reconocidas del mundo, ha muerto este miércoles a los 83 años de edad, comunicó su portavoz citado por Sky News. "Con ella, el mundo pierde una leyenda de la música y un modelo a seguir", agregó.
(2023-05-24). OPS destaca capacidades cubanas en la producción de medicamentos. cubadebate.cu El director de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud y director Regional para las Américas de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, Jarbas Barbosa, destacó hoy la importancia de aprovechar las capacidades de Cuba en la producción de medicamentos para el beneficio de la región, al agradecer el encuentro con el ministro cubano José àÅngel Portal Miranda.
(2023-05-24). Australia: Union faces opposition at Macquarie University staff meeting. wsws.org NTEU officials anxiously prevented debate on a Committee for Public Education motion calling for the formation of a rank-and-file committee to take forward the fight at Macquarie and a broader struggle.
(2023-05-24). Neo-Nazi facing multiple charges after ramming security barrier outside White House with U-Haul truck. wsws.org The driver, 19-year-old Sai Varshith Kandula of Chesterfield, Missouri, reportedly expressed his affinity for the Nazis and Hitler in an interview with the Secret Service following the attack.
(2023-05-24). Australian parliamentary inquiry into Long COVID downplays crisis. wsws.org Despite receiving 566 submissions, many from Long COVID sufferers and concerned scientists and doctors, the report minimalised the impact of this "mass disabling event."
(2023-05-24). Outrage continues over police tasering of 95-year-old woman in Australian nursing home. wsws.org What happened to Clare Nowland speaks volumes about two critical issues—the rising levels of police violence and the appalling conditions in chronically-underfunded aged care homes.
(2023-05-24). With Nova Scotia government support, Halifax education authority uses strikebreakers against support workers. wsws.org While the strikers confront a hostile government and employer, their struggle for wage increases and improved working conditions has resonated powerfully throughout the working class.
(2023-05-24). Oakland, California teachers union pushes through sellout contract. wsws.org The union had called off a strike without a vote last week, with only nine days left in the school year as a method of pressuring teachers to accept the sellout contract.
(2023-05-24). Syriza's rout in the Greek general election. wsws.org The role of Syriza in Greece is a strategic experience for the international working class, demonstrating the bankruptcy of claims made by pseudo-left tendencies around the world that meaningful change can be made by voting their pro-capitalist parties into government.