(2023-06-07). Leaks reveal FBI helps Ukraine censor Twitter users and obtain their info. thegrayzone.com The FBI aided a Ukrainian intelligence effort to ban Twitter users and collect their data, new leaks show. Twitter declined to censor journalists targeted by Ukraine, including The Grayzone's Aaron Maté. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has aided a Ukrainian intelligence effort to censor social media users and obtain their personal information, leaked emails reveal. In March 2022, an FBI Special Agent sent Twitter a list of accounts on behalf of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Ukraine's main intelligence …
(2023-06-07). The Insubmissive Left to Try to Censor the French Government. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Mathilde Panot, the president of the parliamentary caucus of the leftist party The Insubmissive France (LFI), will present a new motion of no confidence against the government headed by President Emmanuel Macron. | RELATED: | This decision arose as a result of the right-wing, pro-government legislators refusing to vote in the plenary session on any amendment aimed at repealing the pension reform that has generated p…
(2023-06-07). El Pais reports proof that the CIA illegally spied on Julian Assange. wsws.org Computer files show that the Spanish company responsible for security at the Ecuadorian Embassy was secretly spying on Assange. The files name the client of the surveillance: "CIA."
(2023-06-08). Australia: Nazi Salute Banned, Bid to Stop Far-Right Extremists. telesurenglish.net Australia is poised to implement fresh legislation aimed at prohibiting the exhibition and commercialization of Nazi insignia and related items, in response to the escalating far-right movement within the nation. | Related: | On Thursday, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced that the government intends to enact legislation that constitutes the display and trade of Nazi emblems, including the swastika – a highly…
(2023-06-07). Courts take action against noncompliant defaulters. ecns.cn A man banned from purchasing airline and high-speed train tickets for his failure to comply with a legal verdict was fined 500 yuan ($70) by a court in Sichuan province on Monday after he disobeyed the order.
(2023-06-07). CIA Was Aware Of Ukrainian Plan To Attack Nord Stream Pipelines — Washington Post. southfront.org 
Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher. | The United States had information on a detailed Ukrainian plan to attack the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines three months before it was bombed, the Washington Post reported on June 6, citing the leaked information published on Discord. The newspaper reported that the CIA learned via a European spy agency last June that a six-person Ukrainian special operations forces team intended to…
(2023-06-07). Close Guantanamo Monthly Vigils. popularresistance.org Monthly vigils — or even weekly vigils — for the closure of Guantánamo were a noticeable feature of the London protest scene for many years, while British prisoners were still held there, although, with the release of Shaker Aamer, the prison's last British resident, in October 2015, it became impossible to sustain the impetus, and the Trump years, of course, were bleak for protestors, because Trump had tweeted, even before he took office, that "there must be no more releases from Gitmo," and he was largely true to his word, releasing only one man in his nearly 1,500 days in office.
(2023-06-08). 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair kicks off. ecns.cn The 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair opened on Wednesday and will run through Sunday.
(2023-06-08). Triple waterfalls cascade down mountain in Guizhou. ecns.cn With ample rainfall to Jiangkai River, triple waterfalls cascade down a mountain from more than 180 meters in Shibing County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province.
(2023-06-07). Close Guantanamo Monthly Vigils. popularresistance.org Monthly vigils — or even weekly vigils — for the closure of Guantánamo were a noticeable feature of the London protest scene for many years, while British prisoners were still held there, although, with the release of Shaker Aamer, the prison's last British resident, in October 2015, it became impossible to sustain the impetus, and the Trump years, of course, were bleak for protestors, because Trump had tweeted, even before he took office, that "there must be no more releases from Gitmo," and he was largely true to his word, releasing only one man in his nearly 1,500 days in office.
(2023-06-08). 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair kicks off. ecns.cn The 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair opened on Wednesday and will run through Sunday.
(2023-06-08). Triple waterfalls cascade down mountain in Guizhou. ecns.cn With ample rainfall to Jiangkai River, triple waterfalls cascade down a mountain from more than 180 meters in Shibing County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province.
(2023-06-08). Russia ratifies agreement on natural gas supply. ecns.cn The upper house of the Russian parliament, approved the law on ratification at a plenary session on Wednesday…
(2023-06-08). Number of workplace casualties drops. ecns.cn China has experienced significant drops in casualties from workplace accidents and natural disasters since 2018, said Wang Xiangxi, minister of emergency management, on Thursday.
(2023-06-08). China's major State-owned banks adjust deposit rates. ecns.cn China's major State-owned banks have made adjustments to their renminbi deposit interest rates, as reported by Securities Times on Thursday.
(2023-06-08). China's outstanding green loans reach 25 trillion yuan: PBOC governor. ecns.cn China's outstanding green loans in both local and foreign currencies have exceeded 25 trillion yuan ($3.5 trillion) as of the end of the first quarter, ranking among the top in the world.
(2023-06-08). China's financial risks remain 'controllable'. ecns.cn Efforts will be made to prudentially address the existing risks and firmly prevent any additional risks, said Li.
(2023-06-08). Students celebrate World Ocean Day in Shandong. ecns.cn Themed activity was held in the school to mark the World Ocean Day, which falls on Thursday.
(2023-06-08). 'Bargaining in sleeves' to trade cordyceps in China's Qinghai. ecns.cn The Fourth China Cordyceps Meeting"ÄÄwas held on Tuesday in Yushu, northwest China's"ÄÄQinghai Province. During the event, the trade volume of cordyceps is expected to exceed 4.5 billion yuan"ÄÄ($631 million). "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-08). Iran's embassy reopens in Saudi Arabia. ecns.cn Iran reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday after seven years of closure. Diplomats from China and other countries attended the reopening ceremony.
(2023-06-08). Commercial operation of C919 boosts domestic aviation development: experts. ecns.cn The commercial operation of the C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, has driven the development of the country's civil airliner industrial chain, said experts.
(2023-06-08). U.S. 'freedom of navigation'a ruse to maintain hegemony. ecns.cn The United States' claim of "freedom of navigation" is merely a disguise for its intention to maintain maritime hegemony and is in plain disrespect of the lawful rights and interests of other countries.
(2023-06-08). 'Smart security gates' to prevent foul play. ecns.cn More stringent measures have been introduced for this year's national college entrance exam, or gaokao, across China to prevent cheating using mobile phones and other communication devices.
(2023-06-08). Dongting Lake officially declared drought-free. ecns.cn Hunan province's Dongting Lake, the country's second-largest freshwater lake, officially ended its drought after 305 days, though its water level remains much lower than normal, according to the provincial water resources authority.
(2023-06-08). China sends record 26 satellites into space. ecns.cn A Lijian-1 Y2 carrier rocket carrying 26 satellites blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, June 7, 2023, setting new record for launching multiple satellites in one go.
(2023-06-08). Recent A-share dip overdone, profits beckon. ecns.cn The recent downward trend in the A-share market points to opportunities for investors given the relatively lower valuation of listed companies — a consensus reached by both domestic and international financial experts.
(2023-06-08). Property owner ordered to stop tearing down walls. ecns.cn A statement released on Tuesday by the city's bureau of housing and urban-rural development said inspections were launched after locals complained that the property owner.
(2023-06-08). Canada wildfires worsen air quality in New York. ecns.cn New York City topped the list of the world's worst air pollution on Wednesday as harmful smoke wafted south from more than a hundred wildfires burning in Quebec, Canada.
(2023-06-08). Blue-tailed bee eaters flock to Hainan in breeding season. ecns.cn Every year from April to July, Blue-tailed bee eaters flock to Hainan for reproduction.
(2023-06-08). Two snooker players get lifetime bans for match-fixing. ecns.cn Chinese snooker players Liang Wenbo and Li Hang have been given lifetime bans from the sport, and eight other players were given suspensions due to match-fixing and gambling.
(2023-06-08). 2022 saw worsening level of US drug deaths. ecns.cn More than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses last year, as experts suggest drug use was worsened by the stress, anxiety and worry of the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.
(2023-06-08). Embassy reopening seen helpful to region. ecns.cn The reopening of Iran's embassy in Saudi Arabia is helpful for the region, said United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Tuesday, in response to a question at a daily press briefing.
(2023-06-08). China's newest quantum computer Wukong is expected to launch in July: report. ecns.cn China's newest quantum computer Wukong is expected to launch in July, which is now in the final stage of debugging and adjustment by its developer Origin Quantum Computing Technology Co, according to media reports.
(2023-06-08). China looks forward to promoting bilateral relations with Honduras: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that Honduran President Xiomara Castro will pay a state visit to China starting from Friday.
(2023-06-08). Huawei has never harmed the security of any European country: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Huawei has never harmed the security of any European country. Should the EU decide to ban Huawei, it would breach the principles of market economy, free trade and fair competition.
(2023-06-08). Celebrating Imperial's international graduates. imperial.ac.uk From a 3D collaboration tool to a seaweed-based alternative to plastic, we meet some of Imperial's graduate startup founders.
(2023-06-08). Loss of reality and bellicism. indybay.org Ukraine is "worn out" here, which is supposed to fight a proxy war "until the last Ukrainian" and is equipped for this with weapons, ammunition, financial means, etc., in the desperate hope to finally force Russia to surrender or at least to gain a negotiating position in which the West can impose all possible maximum demands on the enemy. None of this is even remotely realistic.
(2023-06-08). Sunday 6/18: Q&A Discussion of "The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-06-08). Erika Endrijonas Beneficiary of Santa Barbara News BlackOut. indybay.org Erika Endrijonas has a lengthy track-record of misconduct, corruption and fraud. She's also been the beneficiary of a generous news media black-out as she takes helm of Santa Barbara City College.
(2023-06-08). Paiute Journalist Myron Dewey's Family Choked with Grief, as Driver Given Minimal Sentence. indybay.org Choking with grief, the family members of Paiute journalist Myron Dewey described their sorrow and loss, as a Nevada judge handed down a minimal sentence for the driver of the truck who hit Myron head-on and killed him. Prosecutors reduced the charges for the driver, John Walsh of Reno, Nevada. Myron was internationally known as a water protector, journalist and drone activist, who provided news coverage of the resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota and was battling a bombing range and lithium mine when he was killed.
(2023-06-08). Pacifica's CRD Longshore Workers Shut Down Ports;Protests over Florida Anti-immigrant Bill. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race & Democracy On Longshore Workers Shut Down Ports; Protests over Florida Anti-immigrant Bill; South Africa Stands Up to the ICC…
(2023-06-08). Saturday 6/24: EV Ride and Drive. indybay.org Baylands Park, 999 E. Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089…
(2023-06-08). Saturday 6/10: Proud enough to balk landlordism? the walking tour. indybay.org the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco | (meet in the lobby)…
(2023-06-08). Collective Radio Transmission: Neither Condemned, nor Persecuted! indybay.org Participation of the Fidencio Aldama Support Group in the collective radio transmission: Neither Condemned, nor Persecuted. For the Revocation of the 50-year Sentence Against Miguel Peralta.
(2023-06-08). ILWU Local 52 Gabriel Prawl On Firings In Seattle, Growing Anger & West Coast Work Action. indybay.org ILWU longshore workers are facing direct union busting by the PMA and shipping bosses. In Seattle a walkout took place after longshore workers worked to health and safety rules. Seattle Local 52 past president Gabriel Prawl talks about the conditions that are developing on the docks and why anger is growing among ILWU members.
(2023-06-08). At Apple Headquarters Workers Want Labor Power! WGAW Rallies With South Bay Labor. indybay.org Striking Writers Guild Of America West workers and other unionists rallied at the world headquarters of Apple to demand that Apple meet their demands.
(2023-06-08). Monday 6/19: March Towards Love & Courage. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center (301 Center St.) to Santa Cruz City Hall (809 Center St.), Santa Cruz…
(2023-06-08). Thursday 6/8: #SchoolSafety: Ending Gun Violence & Protecting LGBTQIA+ Kids. indybay.org Online panel discussion…
(2023-06-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: What women need to know about stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stroke is a medical emergency. The faster you get treatment, the better your chances are of recovering. May is Stroke Awareness Month to raise awareness about stroke prevention and treatment. It's also Women's Health Awareness Month. Mayo Clinic experts say women with stroke symptoms should not delay seeking treatment. They say some women don't realize the symptoms could be life-threatening, and don't get the care they need in time. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5Pzg7VzL0_E…
(2023-06-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for safer picnics. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer. And picnics can be a fun way to start the summer season. But improper handling of the food can mean trouble in the form of foodborne germs. Before you fill your cooler, review these tips for safer picnics. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/js-duyT_d1s Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-06-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing dementia risks. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia. A family statement, posted on The Carter Center website, says that she continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains, Georgia, and visits with loved ones. The statement goes on to say that it's hoped that sharing the family's news will increase important conversations at kitchen tables and in doctor's offices around the country. More than 55 million people worldwide are believed…
(2023-06-08). Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heartburn — that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening — is a common complaint and usually no cause for alarm. Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, which is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Most people can manage the discomfort of heartburn on their own with lifestyle changes, including maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding…
(2023-06-08). Consumer Health: Preventing osteoporosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn what you can do to prevent this bone disease. Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S., 80% of whom are women, according to the Office on Women's Health. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses, such as bending over or coughing, can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most…
(2023-06-08). Consumer Health: Cancer survivorship and life after cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Cancer Survivors Day will be observed Sunday, June 4, which makes this a good time to learn more about life after cancer. One in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and more than 18 million cancer survivors are alive today, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the world. Survival rates are improving for many types of…
(2023-06-08). Science Saturday: Mayo Clinic doctor visits of the future could be powered by 'omics' research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org To glimpse the future of medicine, step inside Mayo Clinic's cutting-edge Center for Individualized Medicine. There, physicians, researchers, data scientists, artificial intelligence engineers and bioethicists are working side-by-side to investigate massive "omics" data sets. The innovative approach is the result of thousands of patients who are participating in omics-related research studies and clinical trials. The multidisciplinary teams are in pursuit of discovering hidden biological signatures and patterns of diseases, including cancer. Their hope and expectations are…
(2023-06-08). Science Saturday: Pharmacists play key role in clinical research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When people think of a pharmacist, they usually think of someone dispensing medication. Pharmacists do fill prescriptions, but there's another type of pharmacist who plays a vital role in clinical research. The research pharmacist is skilled in making the clinical trial part of drug development possible. Indeed, research pharmacists are part of multidisciplinary teams that investigate new pharmaceuticals and drugs developed for patient care. There are two types of research pharmacists at Mayo Clinic. One…
(2023-06-08). Ready to run: Post-race recovery tips for runners. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Congratulations! You've just finished a marathon or other running event. Now recovery begins. Try this three-phase approach for best results: Phase one: Immediately after you finish Once you've crossed the finish line, it's imperative to focus on recovery. You can start swapping stories as soon as you've taken a few basic steps: When you stop running, your body immediately enters recovery mode. Even on a warm day, you can feel yourself getting cold and clammy….
(2023-06-08). Ready to run: What last-minute tips will help before my race? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Are you breathless with anticipation? Finding it hard to sleep at night? It's like waiting for a holiday or birthday celebration — race day is almost here. You've worked hard for weeks preparing for this big event. It's finally time to put your feet on the pavement and show what you can do. Let's go over a few last-minute tips as you prepare for the big day: Final fueling You may receive helpful advice about…
(2023-06-08). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Sunscreen needs for any complexion. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I spent many a summer at the beach growing up. My mother always slathered me with sunscreen. Now, as a 30-year-old woman, sunscreen remains a part of my routine, regardless of the weather. Recently, I was surprised to learn that one of my friends — a young Black woman — never wears sunscreen. She said her darker complexion means she's protected from sun damage and, thus, not at risk for skin cancer. Is…
(2023-06-08). What's the best nonhormonal therapy for hot flashes? Experts release new menopause therapy guidelines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New guidelines around the use of nonhormonal therapy for hot flashes — or vasomotor symptoms— due to menopause have been released by the North American Menopause Society. Dr. Juliana Kling, a women's health specialist at Mayo Clinic and one of the authors of the new guidelines, says, "The new guidelines include a review of the newest (Food and Drug Administration) FDA-approved medications as well as other medications and other treatments, like clinical hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, discussion…
(2023-06-08). Staying healthy and safe during a hurricane or other severe weather. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Mid-Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. Various reports indicate the 2023 season will be an active one. The National Hurricane Center says it is anticipating at least 15 named storms, with at least three reaching significant status. Taking time to prepare in advance of severe weather can help reduce stress and ensure personal safety and well-being when a storm does arise. "Past experiences show it can take one storm to have…
(2023-06-08). From lift off to splash down: An update on Mayo Clinic stem cells in space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's been six years since Mayo Clinic physician Abba Zubair, M.D., Ph.D., watched stem cells from his regenerative medicine laboratory blast into space as part of a research effort to see if zero gravity would help the cells multiply faster. Approximately 15 million people worldwide experience a stroke annually, according to the World Health Organization. Currently, stroke remains a top cause of death and disability in the world. Finding new therapies for stroke is important…
(2023-06-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: How can you avoid surgery for back pain? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning or stabbing sensation. Fortunately, there are measures that can help prevent or relieve most back pain episodes. If prevention fails, simple home treatment and using the body correctly often will heal the back within a few weeks. Dr. Maziyar…
(2023-06-08). Patient seeks to give back by participating in clinical trials to advance research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mark Lewis is an advocate for participating in clinical trials. As a person who is immunocompromised and has been a Mayo Clinic patient for decades, he hopes to inspire others to join clinical trials for "the greater good." Lewis has lived with Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) marked by inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract, since he was in high school in the mid-1970s. He's struggled with debilitating symptoms. Now, he's…
(2023-06-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: How awake spinal surgery benefits patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is among the first in the world to perform a spinal fusion surgery, called TLIF, with robotic assistance and incorporating spinal anesthesia, meaning the patient is awake. TLIF stands for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. It's a specific kind of spinal fusion to help stabilize the spine because of degenerative, traumatic or cancer-related issues that may have caused underlying instability. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Selby Chen explains how these awake spinal surgeries…
(2023-06-08). Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees approves enabling projects for Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester is a multiyear strategic initiative to help achieve the Mayo Clinic's strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform health care. The project reinforces Mayo Clinic's commitment to the City of Rochester and State of Minnesota. The initiative focuses on reimagining Mayo Clinic's downtown Rochester campus, which includes adding state-of-the-art, flexible physical spaces to allow full integration of digital technology to better support the evolving needs of patients,…
(2023-06-08). Descendants of Ghost Dancers Protect Paiute Massacre Site from Canada's Lithium Americas. indybay.org Paiute and Shoshone are standing in front of Lithium Americas trucks, blocking them, to protect the Paiute Massacre Site at Thacker Pass. The United States government — Biden, the Interior Department and BLM — have issued the permit for the foreign corporation, Lithium Americas of Vancouver, Canada, to dig into the site where Paiute were massacred by U.S. soldiers and left here in northern Nevada. Now, those defending this sacred place have been served with restraining orders.
(2023-06-08). Ox Sam Camp Being Raided, Arrests Underway of Defenders of Paiute Massacre Site. indybay.org The first arrests are underway and Ox Sam Camp is being raided after land defenders halted an excavator this morning at Thacker Pass in northern Nevada. This morning, a group of Native American water protectors and allies used their bodies to non-violently block the construction of the controversial Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada, turning back bulldozers and heavy equipment. The dramatic scene unfolded this morning as workers attempting to dig trenches near Sentinel Rock were turned back by land defenders who ran and put their bodies between heavy equipment and the land. Now they are being arrested and the c…
(2023-06-08). Friday 6/9: Santa Rosa: End Fossil Fuel Era – Sit-in for Survival. indybay.org Courthouse Square | 3rd Street & Mendocino Ave | Santa Rosa, CA 95401…
(2023-06-08). Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade 2023. indybay.org Thousands attended and marched in the 2023 Rainbow Pride Parade in Fresno's Tower District.
(2023-06-08). Thursday 6/8: Panel discussion: The Legacy of Maoism Today. indybay.org McHenry Library | 414 McHenry Road | Santa Cruz, CA 95064…
(2023-06-08). Disney v. DeSantis – New Judge – Trump Appointee and Federalist Society member. indybay.org Disney v. DeSantis: Federal judge recuses after scolding DeSantis for judge shopping and new judge is a Trump appointed federalist society member.
(2023-06-08). Sectores rurales de Ecuador inundados tras fuertes lluvias. telesurtv.net En la noche del 6 de junio, el Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (Inamhi) alertó sobre nuevas lluvias y tormentas eléctricas.
(2023-06-08). Presidente iraní realizará gira por Venezuela, Nicaragua y Cuba. telesurtv.net Se trata del primer viaje de Raisí a Latinoamérica desde que tomó posesión del cargo en agosto de 2021.
(2023-06-08). Arabia Saudita acogerá reunión del Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo. telesurtv.net La reunión se produce luego que Irán reabriera su embajada en Riad y su consulado general en Yeda como continuación de los esfuerzos destinados a restaurar las relaciones entre ambas naciones.
(2023-06-08). Inicia carrera por las candidaturas a la Presidencia en México. telesurtv.net La víspera, Marcelo Ebrard anunció que presentará su renuncia a la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, tras casi cinco años como titular.
(2023-06-08). Desafueran a senador oficialista uruguayo Gustavo Penadés. telesurtv.net Penadés, investigado por múltiples denuncias de abuso y explotación sexual infantil, comunicó este martes al PN su decisión de renunciar a la fuerza política y a "todas las responsabilidades" por las que fue electo.
(2023-06-08). Presidente chileno encabeza toma de posesión de constituyentes. telesurtv.net El mandatario suramericano resaltó la necesidad de "cerrar este ciclo" luego de un largo camino.
(2023-06-08). Reportan entrada en erupción de volcán Kilauea en Hawái, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El Observatorio Volcánico de Hawái detectó el comienzo de la erupción a las 04H44 hora local (14H44 GMT).
(2023-06-08). Presidente Putin califica de bárbaro ataque contra represa en Jersón. telesurtv.net En conversarción con el presidente ruso, el mandatario turco Recep Tayyip Erdogan propuso una investigación internacional sobre el colapso de la represa.
(2023-06-08). Supremo de Brasil juzga marco temporal de tierras indígenas. telesurtv.net Si el plazo se convierte en ley, prácticamente todas las tierras indígenas demarcadas como aisladas serían extinguidas.
(2023-06-08). Dictan prisión preventiva para exmilitar de la dictadura en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los exmilitares Lawrie Rodríguez y Ariel Ubillos fueron procesados por este caso en septiembre del 2021…
(2023-06-08). Rescatan en Italia más de 1.400 migrantes en dos días. telesurtv.net Las acciones fueron llevadas a cabo entre la Guardia Costera italiana y la Agencia Europea de la Guardia de Fronteras y Costas (Frontex).
(2023-06-08). Denuncian que un golpe blando está en marcha en Colombia. telesurtv.net Personalidades de izquierda de todo el mundo, entre intelectuales, académicos y político, hicieron un llamado para impedir el avance de un golpe blando en Colombia.
(2023-06-08). Realizan en Colombia marchas de respaldo al presidente Gustavo Petro. telesurtv.net A la convocatoria también se sumó el presidente Gustavo Petro: "Esta vez no estaré en el balcón, marcharé al lado del pueblo".
(2023-06-08). Rusia ratifica interés en ampliar colaboración con Cuba. telesurtv.net Moscú participa en proyectos en el sector petrolífero y metalúrgico. Comercio bilateral crece nueve veces en lo que va de 2023.
(2023-06-08). Presidente venezolano: estamos tejiendo alianzas estratégicas con las nuevas potencias del mundo. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que hay un mundo con nuevas potencias emergiendo y allí van Brasil, Türkiye y Arabia Saudita.
(2023-06-08). FAO publica herramienta en favor de la higiene alimentaria. telesurtv.net La iniciativa contiene guías sobre higiene personal e instrucciones a visitantes a centros de producción de alimentos.
(2023-06-08). Lionel Messi confirma que jugará en el Inter Miami. telesurtv.net En el club estadounidense de la MLS, Messi compartiría equipo con los ecuatorianos Leonardo Campana y Dixon Arroyo.
(2023-06-08). Mantienen 15 regiones dominicanas en alerta por vaguada. telesurtv.net El COE recomienda a las personas abstenerse de cruzar ríos, arroyos y cañadas con alto volúmenes de agua.
(2023-06-08). Deforestación en la Amazonía brasileña cae un 31 por ciento. telesurtv.net Cifras aportadas por el INPE fueron bien recibidas por los ambientalistas brasileños, esperanzados en la gestión de Lula.
(2023-06-08). Convocan a marchas contra la minería en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Leónidas Iza solicitó al movimiento Pachakutik, no permitir "el avance agresivo de la minería a gran escala, de la minería a cielo abierto".
(2023-06-08). Declaran alerta verde por efectos de El Niño en Costa Rica. telesurtv.net La CNE declara Alerta Verde para todo el territorio nacional debido a la afectación que podría generar el Fenómeno del Niño, que se espera esté consolidado en el mes de julio.
(2023-06-08). Recuperan fósil de un dinosaurio emplumado en Brasil. telesurtv.net El fósil salió de Brasil en 1995 para su estudio en el Museo Estatal de Historia Natural de Karlsruhe, Alemania.
(2023-06-08). Millones de estadounidenses en alerta por mala calidad del aire. telesurtv.net Regiones desde Chicago al oeste hasta Atlanta al sur, se encuentran en Código Naranja, mientras partes del noreste y el Atlántico medio, en Rojo.
(2023-06-08). Registran dos sismos de magnitud 5,4 y 4,7 en Chala, Perú. telesurtv.net Ambos movimientos telúricos ocurrieron a 53 y 51 kilómetros de Chala, respectivamente…
(2023-06-08). Justicia boliviana condena a Rómulo Calvo por caso Wiphala. telesurtv.net El juez Carlos Moreira dictó la resolución del proceso basado en una demanda de legisladores departamentales del MAS.
(2023-06-08). Monday 6/12: Black Lives Matter's Alicia Garza, James Tracy Discuss Coalition Building in 21st Century. indybay.org 3rd Floor Edward McRoskey Loft | 1687 Market Street | SF, CA 94103…
(2023-06-08). Sunday 6/11: Getting Active About Climate Change: Daly Wettermark, Activist-Scholar-R&D Professional. indybay.org UUSF 1187 Franklin St. San Francisco | or Zoom zoom.us/j/97599856849?pwd=QVhsdlpUM2pqbW9QQ2FjTmoxRzR3QT09…
(2023-06-08). Cornel West on Running for President. indybay.org Cornel West, the iconic academic and social critic, has declared his candidacy for president of the United States in the 2024 election. He is running with the People's Party, a progressive alternative to the two major parties that grew out of Bernie Sanders's 2016 campaign.
(2023-06-08). Far-right demagogue Danielle Smith leads United Conservatives to victory in Alberta election. wsws.org The UCP's re-election is a damning indictment of the right-wing record of the trade union-sponsored NDP and of the unions' role in suppressing the class struggle.
(2023-06-08). SEP/IYSSE public meeting in Colombo: Oppose the Sri Lankan government's privatisation of state enterprises! Build workers' action committees to fight for jobs and wages! wsws.org The SEP/IYSSE public meeting will elaborate on the program and perspective of international socialism that the working class needs to fight the government's austerity measures.
(2023-06-08). Worker outrage over air quality crisis forces shift cancellations at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania. wsws.org The company announced that the second shift at one of its facilities was canceled after a sizable number of workers called out, citing concerns about the air quality at the facility.
(2023-06-08). As Clarios strike reaches one month, growing threat of UAW sabotage. wsws.org All of the actions of the UAW bureaucracy throughout the strike fly in the face of the pious and hypocritical claims of Fain and Co. to be instituting a new era of "transparency" and "democracy" in the union.
(2023-06-08). 900,000 people demonstrate against Macron as the union apparatuses try to strangle the fight. wsws.org The struggle against the pension cut is a political struggle against the capitalist state, and to wage it, workers have to fight to bring down Macron.
(2023-06-08). China slowdown drives Saudi oil production cut. wsws.org The latest OPEC+ meeting was held just two months after the cartel announced production cuts in order to sustain prices which have proved largely ineffective in halting the slide.
(2023-06-08). Oppose the State Department's slanders against Roger Waters! wsws.org The ruling elites through their corrupt media outlets are attempting to destroy Waters and intimidate other artists, performers and intellectuals from speaking out. This is a desperate and systematic attack on freedom of speech and artistic expression.
(2023-06-08). No to pension reform and war, bring down Macron! wsws.org Workers and young people marching across France against Emmanuel Macron's illegitimate pension reform must form rank-and-file committees independent of the pro-capitalist trade unions.
(2023-06-08). Open letter of protest to Australia's National Tertiary Education Union. wsws.org This letter by Carolyn Kennett protests against NTEU officials blocking her and a fellow Committee for Public Education member from moving a resolution at a stopwork meeting at Sydney's Macquarie University, calling for a unified struggle against pay cutting, casualisation and restructuring.
(2023-06-08). Scrambling of fighter jets over Washington against off-course Cessna raises many questions. wsws.org The jet, a Cessna Citation carrying several passengers, later crashed in the Northern Virginia wilderness as it ran out of fuel.
(2023-06-08). Over 115 million across US and Canada choked by smoke as massive wildfires burn out of control. wsws.org As with every weather disaster or public health crisis the capitalist ruling elite and their political representatives have proven incapable and uninterested in meeting the needs of the population as the smoke billowed in.
(2023-06-08). Former NATO head raises prospect of "troops on the ground" in Ukraine. wsws.org On Wednesday, the Guardian published an article in which former NATO Secretary General Anders Rasmussen raised the prospect that NATO members would deploy their own ground troops in Ukraine.
(2023-06-08). Australian Labor government backs real wage cut for 2.5 million workers. wsws.org This is the second successive cut to the real wages of low-paid workers delivered under the Albanese Labor government, which reiterated its opposition to an "across-the-board" pay rise in line with inflation.
(2023-06-08). As port disruptions continue, big business lobby groups call on Biden to step in with railroad-style intervention. wsws.org Amidst continuing slowdowns on West Coast ports, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su was "engaged" in talks with the port operators and the dockworkers union.
(2023-06-08). Australia-US critical minerals deal: The "third pillar" of the military alliance. wsws.org While dressed up as a climate crisis measure, the agreement is above all to ensure US access to key minerals vital for a broad range of applications, including military, as it intensifies its war drive against Beijing.
(2023-06-08). Indian government attempts to find scapegoats for horrific Odisha train disaster. wsws.org Prime Minister Modi and his railway minister are involved in a damage-control exercise, worried that train disaster is undermining the government's global image and impacting on its fortunes in next year's elections.
(2023-06-08). Texas Republicans pass bills that would allow governor to take over elections in Houston. wsws.org The bill is tailored so that it only applies to Harris County, the state's largest and heavily Democratic…
(2023-06-08). Friday 6/9: POA: Shut It Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-06-08). AI … ? The Problem is Still Us Humans. indybay.org From Turing to the Rand Corporation to AI – human malice is the Molech in the Machine.
(2023-06-08). Torture, Restraint of Children in Care, and LGBTQ+ Rights in Uganda: The Weekly Round-Up. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news The UK's role in the torture of detainees following the 9/11 attacks, is in question. Last week, the investigatory powers tribunal announced that, on grounds of public interest, they will examine complaints "of the gravest possible kind" which were brought by Mustafa al-Hawsawi against the UK's intelligence services. Al-Hawsawi was detained in …
(2023-06-08). Ukraine is a Lost Cause: Why Prolong the Death and Suffering on Life Support? journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-08). Situation On Frontline In Morning Of June 8, 2023. First Gains Of Kyiv's Forces. southfront.org 
As of the morning of June 8, the Kyiv regime does not leave attempts to advance in Zaporozhye region. Recent attacks were aimed at Russian positions the area of Orekhov and Malaya Tokmachka settlements. The attacks were supported by up to 10 units of heavy military equipment, including battle tanks. | The direction of the advance remains the same. Kyiv's forces attempt to create a foothold for a larger advance towards the south. | So f…
(2023-06-08). The CIA Suit And New Proof It Spied On Assange. popularresistance.org The plaintiffs, all U.S. citizens who visited Julian Assange in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, claim in their lawsuit against the Central Intelligence Agency and former Director Mike Pompeo that their devices were surveilled at the embassy while seeing Assange. | The C.I.A. has filed a motion to dismiss the case, but new evidence has emerged in a Spanish court case that provides further proof that the Spanish security company UC Global was contracted by the C.I.A. to spy on Assange 24/7 and on his visitors, including on privileged conversations with his lawyers. | New files were discovered by Assange's lawyers…
(2023-06-08). Ukraine Rejects Calls to 'Freeze' Conflict For Peace Talks. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Wednesday reaffirmed Kyiv's position that it's against the idea of pausing the fighting in Ukraine to foster peace talks between the warring sides. "If anyone thinks they should freeze the conflict and then see how to solve it, they don't understand it," Kuleba said during an online briefing with …
(2023-06-08). Media Hypocrisy and History Regarding NATO Expansion. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-08). Housing activists occupy Glebe public housing slated for demolition. greenleft.org.au Wiradjuri person Carolyn Ienna is one of just two remaining public housing tenants in a public housing block in Glebe, and she doesn't want to be forced out. Activists are fighting for her to be able to remain. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-06-08). As we struggle to get by, billionaires are getting richer. greenleft.org.au Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest are still at the top the Rich List, their fortunes growing because the mining boom and tax rules favouring the 1%. Joshua Adams reports.
(2023-06-08). How Empire Fabricates Atrocities. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-08). British media protected pro-war serial sex pest Nick Cohen for decades. thegrayzone.com Pro-war pundit Nick Cohen's sexual abuse accusations were well-known in British media for years. Yet his friends at the Guardian, Financial Times and Private Eye kept them under wraps while Cohen's lawyers threatened potential accusers. The New York Times has published a devastating investigation revealing that for 20 years, the former Guardian/Observer writer Nick Cohen sexually harassed and abused female journalists with the full knowledge of his employers, coworkers, and British media more widely. What's more, his employers willingly engaged …
(2023-06-08). Supreme Court Weakened Legal Protections For Striking. popularresistance.org In a shameful decision last week, eight members of the U.S. Supreme Court weakened the right to strike. Only Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson stood up for the workers. In her 27-page dissent in Glacier Northwest, Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Jackson wrote, "The right to strike is fundamental to American labor law." Indeed, it is the threat of a strike that gives workers leverage during contract negotiations with an employer. Jackson continued: | Workers are not indentured servants, bound to continue laboring until any planned work stoppage would be as painless as possible for their masters. They a…
(2023-06-08). First There Were Neo-Nazis, Then There Were No Nazis, Then There Were. popularresistance.org I tell you, serving as a New York Times correspondent these days cannot be easy. You have to convey utter nonsense to your readers while maintaining a straight face and a serious demeanor. You have to suggest the Russians may have exploded a drone over the Kremlin, that they may have blown up their own gas pipeline, that their president is an out-of-touch psychotic, that their soldiers in Ukraine are drunkards using faulty equipment, that they attack with "human hordes" (Orientalism, anyone?) and on and on—all the while affecting the gravitas once associated with the traditional "Timesman." You try it somet…
(2023-06-08). "Directed Evolution": In Lockstep Towards the Abyss. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-08). UKHSA nudges festival-goers to get MMR vaccines. expose-news.com UK Health Security Agency ("UKHSA") is pushing for festival-goers to get two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella ("MMR") vaccine. "We're seeing outbreaks of measles. Check you've had 2 doses of …
(2023-06-08). In China, German Lawmaker Calls For End To Sanctions. popularresistance.org More than ever, in times of growing geopolitical tensions and confrontational policy approaches, with intolerance and "friend-or- foe" thinking threatening to erode the primacy of diplomacy, international exchange, mutual understanding, and peaceful cooperation are of outstanding global importance. | Through your academic innovation and your university's global outlook — as reflected for example in numerous educational cooperation programmes and extensive academic exchange — you are making an important contribution, which cannot be overstated. | In talking about Sino-German relations in 2023 against t…
(2023-06-08). Feeling country: Debra Dank's award-winning 'We Come With This Place'. greenleft.org.au Tony Smith reviews Debra Dank's award-winning book, We Come With This Place.
(2023-06-08). Brawling on the brink: Berlin Bulletin no. 211, June 7, 2023. mronline.org 
"NATO—the U.S.-dominated global war machine—whose policy is 'full dominance spectrum,' contrary to its claims, is not a defensive organization. Its purpose has been to act as an instrument for U.S. world domination and to prevent all challenges to U.S. hegemony." —Mairead Maguire…
(2023-06-08). Far-right Bolivian leader Luís Fernando Camacho gets three months of preventive detention. peoplesdispatch.org Camacho, who has been in preventive detention since December 2022 under various cases, now stands accused of the crimes of breach of duty for alleged irregularities in the purchase of a fire truck…
(2023-06-08). Philippines' Mayon Volcano "Quietly Erupts", PHIVOLCS Alerts. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said that the Mayon Volcano in Albay province, approximately 500 km southeast of Manila, is "quietly erupting." | Related: | The institute issued a warning concerning the presence of a possible explosive event within a few weeks or possibly a few days at the most active volcano situated on the southern extremity of Luzon Island. This elevated the level of alert…
(2023-06-08). Hospitality Sector in New Zealand Has Most Filled Jobs. telesurenglish.net The latest release of data by the New Zealand statistics department, Stats NZ, reports that the country's accommodation and food services industry experienced a significant increase of 8. 9 percent in filled job numbers over the course of the year that ended in March 2023. | Related: | Stats NZ has reported that the increase represents a total of 12,196 jobs added to the industry. | According to Stats NZ, the increase in employment opportunities…
(2023-06-08). UN: Aid to Be Delivered in Sudan Cease-Fire or Not. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the United Nations reported that no matter the presence or absence of a ceasefire in Sudan, the organization and its collaborative entities will persistently provide humanitarian assistance. | Related: | "But, we need to see an end to the violence and the looting of humanitarian facilities," said Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, adding that "ev…
(2023-06-08). Anti-fascist Pride demo denounces 'Moms for Liberty'. workers.org 
Jazmyn Henderson speaking outside Marriott in Philadelphia, June 2, 2023. Philadelphia An anti-fascist Pride event was held outside the Marriott hotel in downtown Philadelphia June 2, to tell the fascist group "Moms for Liberty" (M4L) that they are not welcome here. Moms for Liberty plans to hold a summit at . . . |
(2023-06-08). Muerte Cruzada, Ecuador in crisis. workers.org 
At May 1 demonstration in Quito, people demand President Guillermo Lasso get out. Ibarra, Ecuador June 3 — On May 17 at 6: 59 a.m., Ecuador's banker-President Guillermo Lasso faced impeachment by the National Assembly and a dishonorable expulsion from office. At 7: 00 a.m. that day, Lasso invoked the "muerte cruzada" . . . |
(2023-06-08). Kissinger a los 100 años: sigue siendo un criminal de guerra — editorial. workers.org 
Credit: Steve Brodner Henry Kissinger ha cumplido 100 años hoy, 27 de mayo de 2023, ofreciendo la prueba de que los criminales de guerra de talla mundial pueden escapar al castigo si cometen sus crímenes al servicio del imperialismo estadounidense. Kissinger fue Asesor de Seguridad Nacional del Presidente Richard Nixon . . . |
(2023-06-08). Sunday 6/4: Book launch- "Crossing Borders — The Search for Dignity in Palestine," by Christa Bruhn. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-06-08). Canadian Tire Fire #60: Anti-Logging Blockades, Toronto Rent Strike Kicks Off, Fight to Stop Deportations. itsgoingdown.org 
cover photo: @MWACCanada On May 29th, the New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety announced that they will not be following through with plans to build a new prison in Fredericton. The ministry cited resident complaints about the location as the reason for the cancellation, and said they are looking at another site outside…
(2023-06-08). Nation's biggest cultural industry fair drawing global attention to Shenzhen. ecns.cn Visitors from 108 countries and regions, along with thousands of delegations from China and the rest of the world, gathered in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Wednesday for the opening of China's largest cultural exhibitio…
(2023-06-08). PV firms energized to add installed solar capacity. ecns.cn Chinese solar companies' recent announcements of newly installed solar power capacity are expected to further cement the country's leading position in solar energy production worldwide while facilitating the country's green energy transition.
(2023-06-08). China slams UK for hyping up 'secret police stations,' urging it to stop smearing China. ecns.cn China slammed the UK on Wednesday for hyping up the so-called secret police stations rhetoric, and urged the British side to stop spreading disinformation and stop smearing China.
(2023-06-08). Chinese researchers discover chemical imprint of oldest stars in universe. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have successfully proven the existence of the very massive first-generation stars, which are the oldest stars in the universe.
(2023-06-08). Record 12.91 million sit gaokao amid popularization of higher education. ecns.cn A record number of 12.91 million people in China are registered to sit for the gaokao, China's college entrance exams, on Wednesday, the first after the country downgraded its strict management of COVID-19.
(2023-06-08). China to hold first nationwide Village BA tournament aiming to promote rural revitalization. ecns.cn China's hottest grassroots basketball game is set to expand its reach to villages nationwide.
(2023-06-08). Artyomovsk locals reveal how Ukrainian forces targeted civilians and took away children during the 'battle for Bakhmut'. ingaza.wordpress.com 
(2023-06-08). Selected Articles: "Directed Evolution": In Lockstep Towards the Abyss. globalresearch.ca 
By This was one of the most blatant announcements of what was to come just 4 years later. Hardly anybody noticed at the time. Most people in …
(2023-06-08). Atlantic Council members Re-Define Crazy with Respect to Ukraine. sonar21.com 
I will defer to Big Serge and Simplicius on their updates on the attack on the Kakhovka Dam and the "progress" of Ukraine's long awaited counter offensive. No need for…
(2023-06-08). Patrick Moore: Carbon dioxide is the building block of all life on Earth. expose-news.com "There is no definitive scientific proof, through real-world observation, that carbon dioxide is responsible for any of the slight warming of the global climate … But there is certainty beyond doubt that …
(2023-06-07). Low traffic neighbourhoods in London cut daily driving among residents by 1.3km. imperial.ac.uk Residents in Lambeth started driving less once their area became a low traffic neighbourhood relative to those living in surrounding areas.
(2023-06-07). Belgium Suffers Blowback Over Qatargate, Minister Says. strategic-culture.org Some countries take it 'personally' when prosecutors accuse them of corruption, Belgian interior minister tells POLITICO. | By Barbara MOENS and Pieter HAECK | For the past six months, Brussels has been at the center of the biggest European Union corruption scandal for almost a quarter of a century. | But the criminal investigation into the so-called
(2023-06-07). Biden Is Taking Latinos for Granted. strategic-culture.org The website had many mistakes that a native speaker—or even someone who speaks Spanish as a second language very well—would notice immediately. It said "agrega tú aplicación a nuestro banco de talentos," which would mean "add you application" instead of "your application." Plus, "banco de talentos" is a word-by-word translation of "talent bank" but it is not really an expression in Spanish.
(2023-06-07). NATO Escalates, Putin De-Escalates the War Stakes. The Only Game West Has Left Is Russian Roulette. strategic-culture.org NATO, which uses the word 'de-escalation' in such an abusive way it is almost comical, is forced to raise the stakes in Ukraine. | The law of unintended consequences can be marked by a week of media gaffes where so-called leading figures on the Ukraine war put their foot in their mouths and reveal not only how deluded and misinformed they are about the crisis but just how bad it is for the west. | The only game in town is escalation. When western elites started out, they were so afraid of sending longer-range missiles or tanks as this was considered a provocation to Putin which could have dire consequences. But t…
(2023-06-07). Call in Chile to extend a hand of solidarity to Cuba. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Chilean internationalists, Cuban residents, solidarity members and friends of the Revolution are participating in a campaign to support Cuba on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the attack on the Cuartel Moncada.
(2023-06-07). Russian and Chinese planes patrol together again. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Aerospace Forces and the Chinese Air Force once again carried out a joint air patrol in the Asia-Pacific area, the Russian Defense Ministry informed.
(2023-06-07). Santiago de Cuba: women playwrights make a difference. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Women playwrights, directors and actresses from several countries give life here to the IX International Festival The Writing of the Difference which will last until Sunday 11.
(2023-06-07). 'Enough is enough': Australian PM throws support behind movement to free Julian Assange. nationofchange.org
(2023-06-07). AI Genie is out of the bottle—UN should take the challenge to make it work for the good of humanity. nationofchange.org The global community should be comforted knowing that the leadership of the United Nations already knows well what steps are to be taken at this juncture.
(2023-06-07). Brazil's beef industry linked to deforestation in Amazon. nationofchange.org 800 million trees were cut down in six years due to cattle ranching, which accounts for 80 percent of current deforestation throughout the Amazon.
(2023-06-07). Articles] Trends in the burden and determinants of hypertensive heart disease in the Eastern Mediterranean region, 1990—2019: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. thelancet.com HHD remains a significant problem in the EMR, with a higher burden than global levels. Serious efforts toward high-quality management and prevention are strongly recommended. Based on this study, our recommendation for the EMR is to adopt effective preventive strategies. For example, promoting healthy dietary patterns and prompt screening for undiagnosed HTN in public places, promoting regular blood pressure measurements at home, and creating community awareness about early detection of HTN.
(2023-06-07). Technocracy in Action: WHO and European Commission Partner for 'Digital Health' with New COVID-19 Digital Certificate. thelastamericanvagabond.com With the latest announcement that the European Commission and the World Health Organization are partnering on a Digital Vaccine Passport the Technocratic State is coming into view. On Monday the European Commission and the World Health Organization announced a "digital health" partnership to establish a new Digital Vaccine Passport system for the world. The announcement
(2023-06-07). Carbon capture pipelines: Climate solution or catastrophe waiting to happen? peoplesworld.org 
DES MOINES, Iowa—"My friend, she's laying on the ground, and she's shaking. She's kinda' drooling out the mouth, I don't know if she's having a seizure or what. We need somebody quick!" A 911 caller stranded on the highway in Satartia, Miss., pleaded for help. She and her friend had started walking after their car …
(2023-06-07). Ethiopia and China's Yingke Law Firm assess cooperation. plenglish.com During a visit to the headquarters of the Chinese law firm, Derbew highlighted the abundance of resources and workforce that allowed the implementation of internal economic reforms to improve the development of the African country, quoted by Fana Broadcasting Corporate. | He stated that those favorable conditions served Chinese companies to choose Ethiopia as their investment destination. He urged Yingke to cooperate with the Ethiopian Embassy to benefit both countries. | Xi Yu, who came accompanied by Yingke Africa Executive Director Cao Xinglong, stated that his firm ranked first in the 2022 Global 200, rankin…
(2023-06-07). International Rowing Federation allows Russian athletes to compete. plenglish.com World Rowing "has decided to allow a limited number of eligible sports people, holding Russian and Belarusian passports, will compete as individual neutral athletes in a limited number of boat classes at the upcoming World Rowing Championships." | The eligibility of those athletes would be determined by several criteria, including a background check to ensure they are not associated with, or publicly supporting, the conflict in Ukraine in any form, and an enhanced anti-doping control process, the sport's governing body stated. | Athletes could only compete under the principle of absolute neutrality. It includes…
(2023-06-07). Billionaires plan more efficient world rule via new international golf monopoly. peoplesworld.org 
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.—Call it the merger of one group of golf billionaires creating an almost worldwide monopoly with two more groups of golf millionaires and billionaires. And make it a bloodstained monopoly as one, of the three, LIV Golf, is financed by one of the world's notoriously repressive monarchs, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin …
(2023-06-07). Key worker protection bills stalled in N.Y. Legislature. peoplesworld.org 
ALBANY, N.Y. —Two key bills to benefit some of the lowest-paid and most-exploited workers appear to be stalled—at least for now—in the New York legislature. That's led their lead backers, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union and the Alliance for a Greater New York, to post a public petition campaign to get lawmakers to …
(2023-06-07). Cuban authorities register 24 new Covid-19 cases. plenglish.com According to the closing report of June 6 at midnight, 34 medical discharges were granted and the number of recoveries reached 1,105,709. | Since the onset of the pandemic, in March 2020, there have been 1,114,407 Covid-19 cases. | The authorities detail that there are 109 Covid-19 patients across the country, while the number of deaths remains at 8,530. | A 90.8 percent of the Cuban population is fully vaccinated, whereas 8,745,159 people have booster doses.
(2023-06-07). Dissatisfaction over President Boluarte's statement on deaths in Peru. plenglish.com Lima, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Insufficient answers and silences stand out in today's headlines about the statement of Peru's coup President Dina Boluarte to the Public Prosecutor's Office, as she is under investigation for the deaths in the repression of protests against her post.
(2023-06-07). Lopez Obrador explains the causes of Mexican officials' resignations. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) There is an electoral process underway to elect Mexican presidential candidates; therefore, those aspiring for the coalition headed by MORENA party will have to resign from their current posts.
(2023-06-07). New complaint of pederasty against priest in Bolivia. plenglish.com La Paz, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia's district attorney of Tarija Sandra Gutierrez on Wednesday filed another complaint for sexual abuse committed in 1988 in the community of Camargo by a Catholic priest identified as Otto S.
(2023-06-07). Russia thwarts Ukrainian attempt to break defense near Artiomovsk. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Russia's spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Igor Konashenkov on Wednesday unfolded that the Ukrainian Army was unable to break the Russian defense near the city of Artyomovsk, located in Donbas.
(2023-06-07). 'The Hollywood Motion Picture Blacklist 75 Years Later': A review. peoplesworld.org 
This fascinating book doesn't advance just one argument, nor is it uniform in its methods or style. Instead, its eight chapters take fresh and varied approaches to problems old and new—issues of history, politics, culture, and conscience. What holds it all together is author Larry Ceplair's supple wisdom, hard-earned over a long career, about the …
(2023-06-07). We'll keep the Pride flag flying here. peoplesworld.org 
I wasn't aware until recently that Target had an LGBTQ-themed section to commemorate Pride Month, which began on June 1. Why shouldn't it? We have months that celebrate Black history, Hispanic heritage, Arab heritage, Jewish American Heritage, and Women's history. We celebrate cultures that were not always respected or given their due, and in many …
(2023-06-07). NAACP, Latinx, labor, and LGBTQ rights groups warn against visiting Florida. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—You've heard of State Department "travel advisories" for people planning to visit various foreign countries? "Don't go there. It's dangerous," is either implicit or explicit. Well, things are so bad for people of color and gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender people that three top civil rights groups have issued travel advisories…for Florida. In so many words, what they're saying …
(2023-06-07). "Forever Chemicals" Makers Hid Dangers for Decades. levernews.com
(2023-06-07). The Gender Dysphoria Illusion, The Sexualization of Children & The Latest Ukraine False Flag. 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 (6/7/23). 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
(2023-06-07). Clinging bitterly to guns and religion. nationofchange.org What will it take to convince Americans to turn their backs on empire and war before it's too late?
(2023-06-07). 1,000 anti-fascist demonstrators detained in Leipzig, Germany police kettle for hours. wsws.org The increasingly use of state violence against youth, peaceful protesters and workers shows that it is impossible to wage‚ÄÜ ‚ÄÜ war abroad without waging class war at home.
(2023-06-07). Australian university union seeks sellout deal in industrial tribunal after Newcastle strike. wsws.org NTEU officials told workers at the strike rally that the union would enter "intensive bargaining" in the Fair Work Commission and "you may not get everything that you want."
(2023-06-07). Attempting to define Long COVID: The NIH-funded RECOVER initiative trial. wsws.org The RECOVER initiative trial begins the attempt to define Long COVID through symptom-based scoring, which will hopefully assist in future studies of the disease, but could be misused by insurance companies to deny coverage.
(2023-06-07). UAW, CWA move to sabotage Clarios strike, allowing company to increase production at Missouri factory. wsws.org Workers have responded with disgust and anger to the decision by the unions to allow Clarios to ramp up output at the St. Joseph plant in a bid to undermine the strike.
(2023-06-07). Protests against university staff cuts in New Zealand. wsws.org Pseudo-left organisations at Otago University and Victoria University of Wellington are seeking to subordinate opposition to hundreds of job cuts to the Tertiary Education Union, which has a long record of imposing mass redundancies.
(2023-06-07). Australian PM spearheads US diplomatic offensive against China. wsws.org Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Albanese echoed, at times almost word for word, the aggressive message delivered by US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.
(2023-06-07). Norfolk Southern seeks to have lawsuits dismissed over derailment, toxic chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio. wsws.org In a motion that was filed on Friday with the US District Court in Youngstown, Ohio, Norfolk Southern made the absurd claim that they are not responsible for the derailment or obligated to pay for any of the damages caused to residents health, homes or businesses…
(2023-06-07). Paul Krugman's dishonest apologetics for Ukrainian fascism. wsws.org The New York Times published yesterday a column by Paul Krugman dismissing the role of Ukrainian fascists in the mass murder of Jews and Soviet citizens during World War II and minimizing as mere "shadows" their prominence in the present NATO proxy war against Russia.
(2023-06-07). United States government's anti-China semiconductor strategy thrown into disarray by congressional budget cutting. wsws.org Education and research funding authorized by the CHIPS Act in question as US Congress enacts sweeping cuts to domestic spending.
(2023-06-07). Dam collapse in Ukraine causes major humanitarian and ecological disaster. wsws.org Whatever the immediate causes of the dam's collapse, workers must understand the unfolding humanitarian and ecological disaster above all as an urgent warning about the immense dangers presented by the NATO war against Russia in Ukraine for workers across Europe and internationally.
(2023-06-07). South Korean president pledges restrictions on right to protest. wsws.org The ruling class in South Korea, as around the globe, cannot tolerate dissent as it accelerates attacks on the working class and makes preparations for war.
(2023-06-07). Missouri executes third inmate this year despite widespread calls for clemency. wsws.org Notable in the campaign to commute Michael Tisius' execution were the calls from several jurors, who had convicted him, for his life to be spared.
(2023-06-07). Under pressure from UPS workers, Teamsters bureaucracy announces hastily-organized strike vote. wsws.org The rapid and disorganized character of the vote, with in-person voting only, in some cases taking placing inside UPS facilities under the eye of management, guarantees that the turnout will be artificially deflated.
(2023-06-07). Rejecting popular opposition, Atlanta City Council approves millions in public funding for "Cop City" police training complex. wsws.org After some 16 hours of public comment, the Democratic Party-dominated Atlanta city council voted 11-4 in favor of allocating over $30 million in public funds to the private non-profit Atlanta Police Foundation.
(2023-06-07). Succession: A significant artistic and cultural development. wsws.org The show, presented in four seasons over the course of 2018 to 2023, depicts the power struggles and moral decay bound up with the fate of a corporate-financial dynasty that wields enormous influence over politics, culture and society.
(2023-06-07). UK government steps up mass deportation of refugees and asylum seekers. wsws.org Thousands of migrants will be housed on barges, converted cruise ships and two former military bases in Essex, and Lincolnshire.
(2023-06-07). Australian Labor treasurer manoeuvres as RBA lifts interest rates again. wsws.org In line with policies of major central banks around the world, the RBA is lifting rates to slow the economy, or even induce a recession, to crush the growing wages struggles of the working class under the banner of the need to "fight inflation."
(2023-06-07). Atlanta City Council Approves $67 Million in Public Funds for 'Cop City'. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-06-07). About Yoon Suk-Yeol's trip to Hiroshima and other meetings with European leaders. Part Three. Meetings with world leaders. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-07). India in recent international events. journal-neo.org 
Together with China and Japan, India is one of the three leading Asian powers, whose mutual relations will increasingly determine the situation in the Asia-Pacific region as a whole. In turn, this latter is today in the focus of the current stage of the Great World Game. And if we can speak more or less […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-06-07). New Thai Government's Vows Obedience to US Foreign Policy: Myanmar is First Victim. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-07). The supposed champions of 'human rights' partying with Henry Kissinger for his 100th birthday. therealnews.com 
That Samantha Power, USAID director and supposed human rights champion, and Tony Blinken, US secretary of state and supposed human rights champion, are unmitigated phonies and sanctimonious hypocrites is not a new revelation. Indeed, I've dedicated many
(2023-06-07). Mida dos veces, corte sólo una. globalizacion.ca La guerra entre China y los EE.UU. se basa en la disputa por un mundo unipolar o multipolar, y dentro de ella se libran una serie de batallas: bélica en Ucrania, comercial, de cadena de suministros, financiera, de dominio tecnológico,…
(2023-06-07). Revolution And Counterrevolution: Remembering Tiananmen 34 Years Later. popularresistance.org The story we are typically told in the West is that young student activists had gathered in Tiananmen Square, uniting around the liberal demands of democracy and freedom, bravely defying the repressive Chinese government. After weeks of these ongoing protests, the Communist Party of China had had enough and cracked down on the peaceful protesters. As the story goes, in the early morning hours of June 4, 1989, People's Liberation Army tanks rolled into the square. They were said to be indiscriminately shooting and mowing down innocent, unarmed protesters, killing thousands. | To put it simply, this particular unde…
(2023-06-07). Human Rights Campaign Declares State of Emergency as LGBTQ People Face Crises. truthout.org The Human Rights Campaign has declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the United States over a wave of discriminatory laws passed in states across the country. There have been more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed into law so far in 2023 — more than double last year's number, which was previously the worst year for discriminatory legislation. These laws have primarily targeted the… |
(2023-06-07). President Petro Denounces Peru-Style Lawfare Against Him. orinocotribune.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro reported that there are attempts to prevent him from participating in the shortlist to elect the new attorney general to take office in February 2024. This is another step in advancing a coup d'état in the making similar to the one against Peruvian President Pedro Castillo. | Petro's denunciation comes in response to a tweet from former prosecutor Vivian Morales, who suggested that the Colombian president should "declare himself barred from being part of the shortlist that should elect the new prosecutor." | To appoint the attorney general of Colombia, the president must define t…
(2023-06-07). SEC Sues Coinbase And Stock Quickly Drops 20%: Inside The Fed's Regulatory War Against Coinbase And Binance. moguldom.com Most in crypto circles saw the government lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance coming. The feds have been investigating the two crypto exchange platforms for months. Back in March, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. government agency that enforces the law against market manipulation, informed Coinbase that it planned to take enforcement action against the …
(2023-06-07). Celebrity Death And SZA Bring Attention To Popularity of BBLs: Is Fake The New Reality? moguldom.com Brazilian butt lifts, or BBLs, have become one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures worldwide. A BBL is a surgery where a doctor transfers fat from the belly, hips, lower back, or thighs to the buttocks to give the person a more of an hourglass-shaped figure with larger buttocks, according to WebMD. It's a …
(2023-06-07). Crimeans About Ukraine: Never On This Side Of The Grave! southfront.org
(2023-06-07). Military Situation In Donbass On June 7, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Neskuchnoye; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Yampolovka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery destroyed 2 fuel storages of the AFU near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Serebryansky; | The AFU reportedly hit 2 control points, 1 ammo depot, 1 missile system, 3 artillery units of in the past 24 hours; | Clashes betw…
(2023-06-07). Military Situation In Iraq On June 7, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-06-07). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On June 7, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-06-07). Military Situation In Syria On June 7, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-06-07). Russian Friendly Fire Destroyed Mohajer-6 UAV Over Crimea (Photos). southfront.org 
On the evening of June 6, an UAV was shot down in the eastern part of the Crimean peninsula. Footage from the area allowed to suppose that it was likely an Iranian-mande Mohajer-6 mistakenly intercepted by Russian forces. | The use of Mohajer-6 in Ukrainian hostilities was first reported in September 2022.
(2023-06-07). Terrorist Attack On Kakhovka Was In Ukrainian Plans Since Last Year. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageContradicting the latest narrative, Kiev's officials have previously revealed their intention to destroy the dam. | Written by On the morning of 6 June, Novaya Kakhovka's authorities reported a rupture in the local hydroelectric plant, resulting in the flooding of large areas on the banks of the Dnieper River (Kherson oblast). The accident would have…
(2023-06-07). Situation On Frontline In Evening Of June 7, 2023. NATO-Trained Cannon Fodder In Action. southfront.org 
Abandoned battle tank of Kyiv's forces | As of the second half of June 7, the Kyiv regime continues its attempts to break the defense of the Russians. The main clashes are ongoing in South Donetsk sector and Zaporozhye region. However, Kyiv's forces carry out a large number of attacks at different parts of the frontline in an attempt to overwhelm Russian defenses. | Finally, the strategy of "human waves" that MSM has faked to blame the Russian military became the reality. The little issue for MSM is that these "
(2023-06-07). Iraqi Army, PMU Kill ISIS Baghdad Governor, Three Other Terrorists In Joint Operation. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | ISIS's so-called northern Baghdad governor was killed along with three other terrorists in a joint operation by the Iraqi military and the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), the Iraqi capital operations command announced on June 7. | The operation took place in the district of Tarmiyah, which is located some 50 kilometers to the north of Baghadad. ISIS maintains an active presence in Tarmiyah. From the district, the terrorist group's cell…
(2023-06-07). Sudan Warring Factions Resume Talks In Saudi Arabia's Jeddah. southfront.org 
File image. | Sudan's warring factions resumed indirect ceasefire talks in the Saudi port city of Jeddah on June 6, according to Al-Arabiya TV. "The talks between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) will focus on ceasing the continuing fighting," the channel cited informed sources as saying. | The army and RSF did not immediately comment on the Al-Arabiya report. The two factions have been fighting in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, and other parts of the country since mid…
(2023-06-07). NATO Equipment Burning In Steppe While Kyiv Makes Overtures For Any Real Gains. southfront.org 
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(2023-06-07). Following Ukraine Steps, Poland Now Uses Russophobia To Crush Dissent. southfront.org 
Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts. | President Andrzej Duda has signed a law which allows Warsaw to conduct political repression against the opposition, by creating a commission to "investigate Russian influence on Polish politics that could ban people from public office for a decade" — Duda and the the Law and Justice (PiS) party argue this is necessary to neutralize "Moscow agents", but the opposition fear t…
(2023-06-07). The Right Wing's Latest Target in Its War on Education? Teaching Climate Change. truthout.org Carolyn McGrath thought she was ready for her testimony in front of the New Jersey Department of Education. An art teacher, she had dressed in a jaunty polka-dot blouse and chunky green necklace, and had a written statement prepared in favor of teaching climate change in every school subject. She hadn't expected any controversy. But by the time it was her turn to walk to the podium last month… |
(2023-06-07). EE.UU., la derecha y los medios intentan un golpe contra Petro. globalizacion.ca El presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro denunció que sectores opositores buscan derrocarlo con maniobras judiciales, en una estrategia similar a la que sufrió su par peruano, Pedro Castillo, en diciembre pasado y a la que enfrenta en este momento el presidente…
(2023-06-07). US Delegation Meets With Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League. popularresistance.org Workers World Party and International Action Center delegates traveled to the People's Republic of China in May as part of an educational and political exchange organized by the China-U.S. Solidarity Network. The purpose of the delegation was multifold: to conduct research that brings truth to expose the lies of the U.S. empire, as well as to strengthen international friendships and forge a more resilient global anti-imperialist movement. Among the many stops on this tour was a meeting in Beijing with representatives of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League (Taimeng). | One of eight parties in the Chinese…
(2023-06-07). BRICS New Development Bank de-dollarizing, adding Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe as members. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The BRICS bloc's New Development Bank, an alternative to the US-dominated World Bank, is de-dollarizing its loans, promoting local currencies, and adding new members: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, and Zimbabwe.
(2023-06-07). Deserving Each Other: The PGA Tour-LIV Golf Merger. dissidentvoice.org Described as acrimonious, divisive and disruptive to golf, the LIV Golf Tournament, launched with the aid of former world number one Greg Norman and an enormous well of capital fronted by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), will now unite with the enemy. The announcement that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf would be merging …
(2023-06-07). Can China and the United States Establish Mutual Respect to Lessen Tensions? independentmediainstitute.org On June 3, 2023, naval vessels from the United States and Canada conducted a joint military exercise in the South China Sea. A Chinese warship (LY 132) overtook the U.S. guided-missile destroyer (USS Chung-Hoon) and speeded across its path. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command released a statement saying that the Chinese ship "executed maneuvers in an …
(2023-06-07). Chomsky and Pollin: Just Transition Can Stop Earth From Becoming Uninhabitable. truthout.org Climate change is "making our planet uninhabitable," said UN Secretary-General António Guterres in late March. Indeed, the threats of the impending climate crisis have become very tangible, and the world's top scientists are warning that the Earth is likely to pass a dangerous temperature threshold very soon unless we act now. Nonetheless, the gap between what is happening to the planet and what… |
(2023-06-07). China Places Country Dangerously Close To US Warship. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-06-07). Tracing Ukraine's path from marketisation to war. greenleft.org.au Chris Slee reviews Yuliya Yurchenko's book, Ukraine and the Empire of Capital. Published in 2018, it traces Ukraine's evolution since 1991, when the Soviet Union was dissolved and Ukraine became independent.
(2023-06-07). CNN's Chris Licht Ousted as Network CEO After Attempt to Woo Trumpers Backfires. truthout.org On Wednesday, CNN announced that its embattled CEO and chairman Chris Licht was departing the network. The announced departure came after weeks of criticism over Licht's decision to allow former President Donald Trump to have a friendly forum during a town hall-style event last month, where he was barely fact-checked in real time as he spouted a barrage of falsehoods regarding his time in office… |
(2023-06-07). Fed Judge Notes Transphobia as Factor in Florida's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care. truthout.org A federal judge has placed a preliminary injunction on Florida's recently passed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth in the state, a ruling that places a partial block on the state law that legal experts say, in practice, may allow such treatments to resume for children in the state who need or may benefit from them. The injunction by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle technically… |
(2023-06-07). Pence Uses LGBTQ Hate and Christian Nationalism to Launch Presidential Bid. truthout.org Former Vice President Mike Pence announced on Wednesday that he's running for president in 2024. Within his announcement, Pence alluded to his Christian faith many times, and included rhetoric as well as imagery that highlighted his Christian nationalist viewpoints. The former vice president, who narrated the political ad, also alluded to his ex-boss, former President Donald Trump, whom he will be… |
(2023-06-07). Rocket Scientist Aisha Bowe Secures Government Contract Valued At $1 Billion. moguldom.com Bahamian-American entrepreneur and former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe has secured a $1 billion government contract via her company, STEMBoard, to provide business management for the U.S. Department of Defense. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), whose main work is collecting, analyzing, and distributing geospatial intelligence in support of national security, announced it has awarded a …
(2023-06-07). Blinken Expected to Visit China Soon. news.antiwar.com Several media outlets have reported that Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to China this month amid soaring tensions between Washington and Beijing. Blinken abruptly canceled a planned trip to China in February over the Chinese balloon that wound up over US territory due to unexpected weather. After canceling the trip and …
(2023-06-07). CENTCOM Says It Conducted 38 Operations Against ISIS in Iraq and Syria in May. news.antiwar.com US Central Command said in a press release on Tuesday that it conducted 38 operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria in May, killing eight alleged ISIS "operatives" and detaining 31 more. The command said that all the operations were launched with partners, referring to the Kurdish-led SDF in Syria and the Baghdad-based government in …
(2023-06-07). NATO Preparing Its Largest Air Deployment Exercise in History. news.antiwar.com Germany is preparing to lead NATO's largest-ever air deployment exercises in a show of force meant as a warning to Russia. The Air Defender 23 will involve 10,000 personnel and 250 aircraft, including 2,000 US Air National Guard troops and 100 American planes. The drills will be held from June 12-23 and will be held …
(2023-06-07). Russia Questions US Knowledge of Previous Ukrainian Plans to Attack Nova Kakhovka Dam. news.antiwar.com Russia on Wednesday questioned what the US might have known about Ukrainian plans to attack the Nova Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine using a US-provided HIMARS system. The Russian-controlled dam was destroyed early Tuesday, and the Russians and Ukrainians are trading blame for the incident, which has caused massive flooding and forced thousands of people …
(2023-06-07). Zelensky Says He's Received a 'Powerful Offer' on F-16s. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukraine has received a "powerful offer" from countries that are willing to provide their American-made F-16 fighter jets. Since President Biden approved the delivery of F-16s from Europe to Ukraine, it hasn't been clear which countries will send the jets. European nations that are expected to arm Ukraine …
(2023-06-07). Edge of Sports: The Exit Interview with DeMaurice Smith. therealnews.com 
In the premiere episode of the all-new series Edge of Sports, host Dave Zirin interviews
(2023-06-07). Extremism Is Bad for Business. otherwords.org In the Disney movie Frozen, the snowman Olaf famously said: "Some people are worth melting for." | But as Disney itself has discovered, extremist legislators are definitely not. All of corporate America needs to learn that lesson. | Like many companies, Disney made campaign contributions to lawmakers in its home state, Florida. For better or worse, that's standard operating procedure for many businesses — they bank on those relationships coming in handy. And in the past, they have. | But in recent years, the "standard operating procedure" of these statehouses has become anything but standard. Some of the le…
(2023-06-07). Owning Up to Mistakes and Pandemic Deaths. cepr.net John Kerry got the start to his political career when he testified to Congress about the Vietnam War as an anti-war veteran, and asked, "how do you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake." The point, of course, was that we were still sending soldiers to Vietnam to fight …
(2023-06-07). Israeli Forces' Systemic Denial of Fair Trial Rights to Palestinian Child Prisoners Amounts to Arbitrary Detention. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Is nuclear fusion energy salvation? mronline.org 
Or is Eternal Energy = Eternal Damnation?>
(2023-06-07). Nuclear Fusion: Eternal Energy Is Eternal Damnation. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). The Subtle Art of Propaganda. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). America Is No Longer Exceptional. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). The Great COVID Death Coverup. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Doctors Who Poisoned Themselves and Their Families, Including Small Children, with COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Pilot Deaths: Four Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated Singapore Airlines Pilots Died Suddenly in May 2023. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Cuba: Defeat The Blockade Without Waiting For It To Be Lifted. popularresistance.org Havana, Cuba — Over 1,300 delegates from 58 countries, representing 271 organizations, congregated here on May 2 to celebrate the "International Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba and Anti-Imperialism — 200 Years After the Monroe Doctrine. | "The conference at the Palacio de Convenciones was the closing event in a series of gatherings that, beginning on April 25, brought union activists and other friends of Cuba from outside the island together with workers and other Cuban citizens. | The goal was to acquaint international visitors with the growing systemic difficulties faced by the Cuban people due to t…
(2023-06-07). A Public Power victory in New York State. mronline.org 
On May 2, New York became the first U.S. state to pass a major Green New Deal policy following four years of organizing by the Public Power NY coalition and allies.
(2023-06-07). India: Five years behind bars for five activists, neither tried nor even charged. mronline.org 
Without bail, without charges being framed, without justice!
(2023-06-07). In a historic step backwards, the U.S. limits the right to strike. mronline.org 
The Supreme Court ruled against the Teamsters, opening the door to unions being sued for 'damages' to a company during—or due to—strike action, report MARK GRUENBERG and JOHN WOJCIK…
(2023-06-07). Train horror in India: Another crime of decaying capitalism. mronline.org 
The deadliest train crash in India in more than a quarter of a century has killed nearly 300 passengers and injured more than 1,000. It is a tragedy that has horrified the world and exposed the criminal neglect of basic infrastructure by the ultra-right regime of Hindu chauvinist Narendra Modi and the capitalist governments that preceded it.
(2023-06-07). 15 Reasons Why Mass Media Employees Act Like Propagandists. scheerpost.com 
By Caitlin Johnstone / CaitlinJohnstone.com If you watch western news media with a critical eye you eventually notice how their reporting consistently aligns with the interests of the US-centralized empire, in almost the same way you'd expect them to if they were government-run propaganda outlets. The New York Times has reliably supported every war the US …
(2023-06-07). Failure of the US Monetary System and the Solution. scheerpost.com 
By Richard C. Cook / Original to ScheerPost The debt-ceiling crisis that recently played out in Washington between budget-cutting Republicans and the further explosion of debt under the Biden administration highlights again the failure of the US monetary system to provide effective liquidity for the world's largest economy. After a brief period of balanced federal …
(2023-06-07). New Anti-transgender Laws Will Hurt Indigenous Peoples' Rights and Religious Expression. scheerpost.com 
Montana is not alone in its efforts to introduce and pass anti-transgender legislation. The nationwide civil rights group Human Rights Campaign states that in 2023 alone, more than 450 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in state legislatures.
(2023-06-07). Palestinian Toddler Muhammad Tamimi Dies Days After Israeli Forces Shot Him in Head. scheerpost.com 
"What accountability will there be for the Israeli soldier(s) who opened fire into a Palestinian community and shot a two-year-old in the head?" asked one journalist. "The track record isn't promising."
(2023-06-07). 'The Whole World Is Watching': Atlanta City Council Approves Cop City Funding. scheerpost.com 
"We're here pleading our case to a government that has been unresponsive, if not hostile, to an unprecedented movement in our City Council's history," one opponent of the police training facility said.
(2023-06-07). Twitter Files Extra: How the World's 'No-Kidding Decision Makers' Got Organized. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-07). China and California form climate partnership. america.cgtn.com 
California has an ambitious goal to become carbon neutral by 2045. In a push for a swift transition to clean energy, California's governor has turned to China as the state's main partner. CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan brings the story.
(2023-06-07). Hollywood writers strike continues. america.cgtn.com 
Thousands of script writers in Hollywood have been on strike for more than a month, leading to suspended and canceled television shows and films in the U.S. CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan brings us the latest from Los Angeles.
(2023-06-07). Rehearsed Lives and Planned History. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Jacksonville immigrant community rallies against DeSantis backed anti-immigrant law. fightbacknews.org Jacksonville, FL – On June 1, over 300 members of the immigrant community in Jacksonville came together as part of a statewide day of action to oppose the signing of Senate Bill 1718, discriminatory anti-immigrant legislation that targets individuals still navigating the country's complex immigration system. Organized by Latino news and radio personalities with the help of many of their supporters, the protest showcased the community's commitment to fighting against policies that attack immigrants. | SB 1718 has faced widespread condemnation from the immigrant rights movement. This new law specifically…
(2023-06-07). Brasilia Summit: Lula and Maduro Reboot Regional Integration. orinocotribune.com By Francisco Dominguez — Jun 4, 2023 | In a blow to US hegemony, the revival of Unasur at a summit of 13 Latin American leaders demonstrates the region's shift back to the left and the rehabilitation of Venezuela. | Brazil's President Lula invited all 13 presidents from South America to a summit on May 30 aimed at developing a collective and "common vision and relaunching decisive actions for sustainable development, peace and the well-being of our peoples." | Lula presented 10 proposals to bring about the region's rapprochement — a consensual approach to economic, social and cultural issues. | Peru's…
(2023-06-07). Selected Articles: Why Do We Elect Politicians and Governments that Wage War on Sovereign States? globalresearch.ca 
By The people and their citizens are deprived of the management of their own affairs, the determination of their own …
(2023-06-07). Mothers push for gun bans in Colorado. america.cgtn.com 
Guns are now the leading cause of death for kids in the U.S. As of May 1, 576 U.S. children have died as a result of gun violence this year alone. One grassroots group of mothers is pushing for something dramatic: Banning guns entirely. CGTN's …
(2023-06-07). Environmentalism, and the Struggle for Long-Term, Strong Organization. podcasters.spotify.com In this episode we speak about the Nova Scotia fires that are going on now, past practices of forest burning by indigenous nations/people, environmentalism, and the issues of spontaneity, disorganization, and a lack of cohesion among the different movements, parties, groups, etc. in the US and internationally.
(2023-06-07). Russia With Expert Support for Development of Research Station With BRICS on Svalbard. infobrics.org Russia's company on Svalbard, Trust Arktikugol, has recently entered into a strategic partnership with a university in Arkhangelsk. The company will actively develop a research station together with the BRICS states and needs support in this work, says the director…
(2023-06-07). Is Algeria Ready to Join BRICS?>. infobrics.org Despite its economic shortcomings, Algeria's geographic position, fast-growing population, and warm relations with all BRICS countries, makes its bid a strong one…
(2023-06-07). Iran Ramps Up Trade With BRICS Nations. infobrics.org Non-oil trade between Iran and several BRICS nations has increased last year…
(2023-06-07). Top Insurance CEOs Took Home $335 Million Last Year, Fueled by Stock Buybacks. truthout.org The United States' healthcare system is the worst in the developed world, delivering the highest death rates for treatable conditions, the highest infant and maternal mortality rates, and the lowest life expectancy at birth. But a system that is failing patients, often in catastrophic ways, has been a massive boon for the executives who run the few private companies that dominate the nation's… |
(2023-06-07). Exporting Occupation: Israeli Business is Booming in Morocco-Occupied Western Sahara. mintpressnews.com 
"Before the normalization happened, the Israelis would collaborate with the Moroccans, but also wouldn't feel comfortable going beyond this covert intelligence or military or ad hoc cooperation, but with normalization, this has now reached a whole new level that is unprecedented." — Riccardo Fabiani, International Crisis Group…
(2023-06-07). War legacy of the United States. america.cgtn.com 
Following the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, the country launched a series of military actions — First in Afghanistan, then less than two years late the so-called shock and awe assault on Iraq. The conflicts spilled over into Pakistan, Syria, …
(2023-06-07). Homes Guarantee & African Communities Together Host FHFA at Corporate Landlord Property, Southern Towers Apartments. peoplesaction.org FHFA Seeks Public Input on Tenant Protections at Properties with Federal Financing like Southern Towers Apartments ALEXANDRIA, VA — People's Action's Homes Guarantee campaign and African Communities Together today hosted the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Sandra Thompson for a tour of Southern Towers Apartments in Alexandria, Virginia. Southern Towers is owned by the …
(2023-06-07). Rule by Decree: The Emergency State's Plot to Override the Constitution. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Pre-pandemic Event 201 Coronavirus Simulation Was Devised at Infamous World Economic Forum Confab in Davos. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Rep. Alex Mooney Aims to Block Fed's Digital Currency Scheme. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). US activists are campaigning to remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List. therealnews.com 
To most countries, particularly fellow nations in the Global South, Cuba is a sovereign nation recognized for its leadership in healthcare, diplomacy, and human development. The US government, however, has a different, and quite unique, view: Officially, Cuba is categorized as a "State Sponsor of Terrorism." | Only four countries on earth are currently designated by the US as State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSTs): Iran, Syria, Cuba, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. | NNOC plans to follow up with an action in Washington, DC, on June 25, and are calling on supporters to join a rally in front of the Wh…
(2023-06-07). Producción de alimentos: De la "revolución verde" a la hambruna global. globalizacion.ca Según recientes informes de organismos de las Naciones Unidas, un 16% de quienes mueren diariamente tienen como causa el hambre que se expande por toda la superficie del planeta. En la actualidad alrededor de mil millones de personas se levantan…
(2023-06-07). Next Time, Abolish the Debt Ceiling. otherwords.org President Biden also skillfully repelled the worst of the
(2023-06-07). Cartoon: The Miracle of Bipartisanship. otherwords.org
(2023-06-07). The Right's Bigoted "Boycott Target" Rap Is as Toxic as It Is Cringeworthy. truthout.org When Newsweek reported that an anti-Target novelty song had topped the iTunes charts on May 30, besting pop star Taylor Swift's latest single in the process, both political journalists and music fans were left scratching their heads — surely no one was actually enjoying this sonic garbage? Meanwhile, right-wing pundits crowed about what they perceived to be a victory over the "woke agenda" they've… |
(2023-06-07). WHO Wants a "Simulation" to Ensure Pandemic Accord Is Effective. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Labor must join the fight to Stop Cop City. therealnews.com 
The 2020 protests that took place in the immediate wake of Minneapolis police murdering George Floyd were a historic call for America to reckon with its racist, oppressive system of state-sanctioned police violence. Three years later, rather than a reckoning, that same system, along with the political and business elites propping it up, are giving us "Cop City" (ie, the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, the Atlanta Police Foundation's 85-acre, $90-million police militarization and training complex where law enforcement from around the US and beyond will, among other things, train for urban warfare scen…
(2023-06-07). Yes—Canada has anti-Black racism, too. therealnews.com 
To the uninitiated, Canada may have a reputation for friendly and folksy charm. For Black and Indigenous peoples of the 'Great White North,' this veneer belies a white supremacy as vicious as anywhere else. Since 2020,
(2023-06-07). Independent Nord Stream Expedition Discovers Clue Missed by Official Investigators. orinocotribune.com 
By Jeffrey Brodsky — Jun 5, 2023 | The Grayzone participated in what appears to be the first independent expedition investigating the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines. Near one of the blast sites, we discovered a diving boot used by US Navy divers. How did Swedish investigators miss this? | Video above by Agnes Andersson. | On the evening of May 24, 2023, I stood aboard a small ship called the Baltic Explorer. With sun still high overhead in the Baltic Sea, our
(2023-06-07). Poll: Cost-of-Living Crisis Making Record Number of UK Youngsters Prone to 'Exploitation'. orinocotribune.com A new poll shows a record number of British youngsters are at risk of being exploited by criminal gangs this summer as the country's cost-of-living crisis has rendered families unable to afford holiday activities for their children. | The grave warning was issued on Sunday by Barnardo's, which is the UK's largest children's charity, It said the poll results show that 60 percent of British parents are having a hard time either affording youth clu…
(2023-06-07). The Mandate to End War in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Anti-Trans Politicians Are Following the Nazi Playbook. otherwords.org The 1920s were both good and bad times for the Jews of Germany. | They'd been granted the same legal rights as other Germans and were established in respected professions. They were mostly treated as worthy of dignity. But that changed as antisemites scapegoated Jews for all of Germany's woes — from the loss of World War I to the hyperinflation that had ruined so many lives. | Nazis not only stereotyped Jews as rich, cunning, and devious, but also likened them to revolting vermin — including lice, rats, snakes, and cockroaches. They were depicted as creepy, smelly, disease-ridden, sub-human. | Attacki…
(2023-06-07). NYC skyrockets to world's most polluted city as wildfires blaze in Canada. peoplesdispatch.org Masks and stay-at-home advisories are back in New York City, now the most polluted city in the world by far as a result of wildfire smoke from Canada…
(2023-06-07). Neighbor arrested in shooting death of Black mother in Florida. america.cgtn.com 
There's been an arrest in Florida, following the shooting death of a woman by her neighbor last Friday. The case raises questions on whether race played a a part, as the accused assailant is white, while the victim is Black. It may also focus on …
(2023-06-07). Protests Surge In France To Defend Pension Reforms. popularresistance.org In the 14th major mobilization since January, French workers hit the streets across the country on Tuesday, June 6, protesting the controversial pension reforms forcefully passed by the Emmanuel Macron-led government which increased the retirement age from 62 to 64. The mobilization was called by a coordination of trade unions, left-wing parties of the New Ecological and Social People's Union (NUPES) coalition, as well as various youth groups. According to the union estimates, over 900,000 people participated in the protests in 250 different locations. Around 300,000 people marched in Paris alone, denouncing the…
(2023-06-07). Colombia's opposition and right-wing media intensifies destabilization campaign against Gustavo Petro government. peoplesdispatch.org Following a scandal involving the former chief of staff Laura Sarabia and former ambassador to Venezuela Armando Benedetti, Colombia's right-wing forces have increased attacks against the Petro government. Trade unions and progressive sectors are rallying to the defense of the government…
(2023-06-07). Protests surge in France against abuse of constitutional provisions to defend pension reforms. peoplesdispatch.org The French working class is protesting attempts by the government of President Emmanuel Macron to invoke constitutional provisions to block a bill mooted by opposition groups to repeal the pension reforms…
(2023-06-07). UK court rejects appeal to stop arms sales to Saudi Arabia over Yemen atrocities. peoplesdispatch.org According to rights groups, an estimated 8,983 civilians have been killed in over 25,000 airstrikes carried out by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen since 2015, many of which were carried out by UK-supplied military equipment…
(2023-06-07). US using IAEA to delay finalization of nuclear deal, claims Iran. peoplesdispatch.org The IAEA decided to shut down some of the investigations against Iran on May 31. Iran had earlier claimed these were politically motivated and being pushed by the US and its European allies…
(2023-06-07). In OtherWords: June 8, 2024. otherwords.org The debt ceiling drama ended with more of a whimper than a bang, with President Biden averting both a default and the harshest safety net cuts the GOP was demanding. | But as Als…
(2023-06-07). Russia Forewarned UNSC and UN Secretary General of Kiev's Plan to Destroy the Kakhovskaya Dam. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). The Insidious "State of Academia" in Support of "World Government" and the "Davos Crowd" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). 1884 Athlete Cardiac Arrests or Serious Issues, 1310 of Them Dead, Since COVID Injection. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Flashback: Australia to Forcibly Vaccinate Population through Aerosol Spraying. expose-news.com An article re-published on LinkedIn in 2015 described the intentional release of DNA vaccines through large-scale aerial spraying. With experiments already conducted in California, USA, the Australian Gene Technology Regulator was looking …
(2023-06-07). Chief Covid Con Artist Chris Whitty to approve planning for 60% of new homes. expose-news.com The UK government is to invest £3.2 billion and has created a new statutory consulting body to nudge and corral people into 15-minute cities. Active Travel England ("ATE"), as the new body …
(2023-06-07). Dr. Brian Hooker: Toxins that are injected, breathed and ingested are driving the autism epidemic. expose-news.com Mercury is a neurotoxin. And it's in childhood vaccines. When Dr. Brian Hooker did the calculations for the Hepatitis B vaccine given to children, he found his son had received 80 times …
(2023-06-07). The world economy is changing—the people know, but their leaders don't. peoplesdispatch.org China has been able to mobilize many other nations to resist and oppose United States and G7 policies in various global forums. The source of China's remarkable economic growth—and the key to BRICS countries' now successful challenge to the G7's global economic dominance—has been its hybrid economic model…
(2023-06-07). Baltic: U.S., NATO launch large-scale war games off Russia's northwest frontier. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. European CommandJune 5, 2023 Exercise Baltic Operations 2023 kicks off in the Baltic Sea Nineteen NATO Allies, one NATO partner nation, 50 ships, more than 45 aircraft, and approximately 6,000 personnel kicked off the 52nd iteration of Baltic Operations 2023 in Tallinn, Estonia, June 4, 2023. Nineteen NATO Allies, one NATO partner nation, 50 …
(2023-06-07). NATO Holds "Coalition Warrior Interoperability" drills in Poland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command TransformationJune 5, 2023 Allied Command Transformation Leads the Execution of the Annual Coalition Warrior Interoperability Exercise From June 5-23, 2023, Allied Command Transformation will improve NATO's interoperability by leading the execution of the annual Coalition Warrior Interoperability Exercise from the Joint Force Training Centre in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Allied Command Transformation is committed to …
(2023-06-07). Chile's President Gabriel Boric, Venezuela and the Question of Human Rights. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). In This Washington, the Fantastically Rich Are Finally Frowning. inequality.org
(2023-06-07). Cori Bush: "Anti-Woke" Is Barely Disguised Code for "Anti-Black" truthout.org On Tuesday, Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) lifted the veil on Republicans' war on "woke," saying aloud what the GOP won't admit: that their use of the word as a pejorative is just a thin disguise for their contempt toward Black people. In a House Oversight Committee hearing about environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment — a longtime milquetoast corporate initiative that's become… |
(2023-06-07). Report: 2 Million Federal Workers Face Stricter Ethics Rules Than Supreme Court. truthout.org Millions of federal workers across the U.S. face stricter ethics requirements than those faced by Supreme Court justices, a new report finds, revealing the large insufficiencies in oversight regarding nine of the most powerful individuals in the country. A Bloomberg analysis published this week reveals that at least 2 million U.S. federal workers, of which there are roughly 2.9 million in total… |
(2023-06-07). "The Climate Crisis Is Here": Wildfire Smoke Blankets Eastern Half of US. truthout.org In the latest sign that the climate crisis is here and already endangering people across the world, much of the eastern half of the U.S. woke up on Wednesday morning to find their homes blanketed in smoke as wildfires in Canada create apocalyptic scenes in major cities like New York. Wildfire smoke swept across the Northeast, Midwest and South — even stretching as far west as New Mexico — on… |
(2023-06-07). Cornel West on Running for President, Ending Ukraine War & Taking on "Corporate Duopoly" of Dems & GOP. democracynow.org 
Cornel West, the iconic academic and social critic, has declared his candidacy for president of the United States in the 2024 election. He is running with the People's Party, a progressive alternative to the two major parties that grew out of Bernie Sanders's 2016 campaign. With 2024 shaping up to be a rematch between "neofascist" Donald Trump and "milquetoast neoliberal" Joe Biden, West says voters need a real alternative focused on tackling inequality, racism, war and corporate greed. "There's an indifference to the plight of the vulnerable," West tells Demo…
(2023-06-07). Headlines for June 7, 2023. democracynow.org Air Quality Alerts Issued as Thick Smoke Blankets Large Swaths of U.S. and Canada, Heat Waves Stifle Puerto Rico, South Asia; Bangladesh Closes Schools Amid Ongoing Power Cuts, Arctic Summers Could Be Ice-Free by Next Decade, Activists Shut Down Manchin Talk at D.C. Event over Climate Destruction, Mountain Valley Pipeline, Ukraine Dam Collapse Wreaks Havoc Along Dnipro River as Thousands Forced to Evacuate, Mexico's AMLO Claims Major Win After His Party Clinches Mexico's Governorship, Fresh Protests Take Over French Streets in Hopes of Reviving Campaign Against Retirement Reform, Blinken Tightens Ties…
(2023-06-07). A National State of Emergency: Human Rights Campaign Sounds the Alarm over Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in U.S. democracynow.org 
The Human Rights Campaign has declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the United States over a wave of discriminatory laws passed in states across the country. There have been more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed into law so far in 2023 — more than double last year's number, which was previously the worst year for discriminatory legislation. These laws have primarily targeted the transgender community, with many states banning gender-affirming medical care and participation in sports by trans youth. The Human Rights Campaign, which is the largest organization devoted to the rights of lesbi…
(2023-06-07). Kiev Responsible for Terrorist Attack on Kakhovka Dam, Russia Reports. orinocotribune.com 
Tuesday, June 6, Russian authorities The Kakhovka hydroelectric station is located in the town of Novaya Kakhovka in the Kherson region, which came under the control of Russian forces in March 2022. The Kiev regime has shelled the Novaya K…
(2023-06-07). President Maduro Meets with Saudi Crown Prince (Blinken Next). orinocotribune.com
(2023-06-07). Resistance to the Occupation of Palestine Heats Up the Egyptian-Israeli Border. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). System Fail #22: Bwa Kale Movement in Haiti. itsgoingdown.org subMedia.Tv returns with a new episode of System Fail, featuring a look at the rise Bwa Kale movement in Haiti. This episode of System Fail highlights the tensions between Indigenous communities and the settler colonial state in Brazil. The lower house of Brazil's congress passed a bill, PL 490, which aims to open up Indigenous…
(2023-06-07). South Africa's social movements lead resistance to organized xenophobia and state inaction. peoplesdispatch.org Since 2021, a 'vigilante' group called Operation Dudula has carried out actions targeting people perceived to be foreign nationals. A group of social movements, including the militant shack dwellers' movement Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM), have gone to court against Operation Dudula and the alleged complicity of the South African state…
(2023-06-07). Deagel's 2025 Depopulation Forecast is on Target due to Millions of Excess Deaths, Infertility & huge surge in Child Deaths due to Covid-19 Vaccination. expose-news.com
(2023-06-07). Human Rights Advocates Expose Systemic Reproductive Injustices by Border Patrol. truthout.org Customs and Border Protection (CBP) subjects pregnant, postpartum, and nursing migrants to inhumane and dangerous conditions, often in violation of the federal immigration agency's own standards of care, according to documentation recently made public by advocacy organizations. According to an April 25 letter — signed by dozens of organizations, attorneys, immigration experts… |
(2023-06-07). Uvalde and Kent, and values we should shun. greenleft.org.au In seeking to justify its decision to enter the AUKUS alliance, the federal government has referred to values shared by the United States and Britain. But are they the values most Australians share, asks Tony Smith?
(2023-06-07). Gathering For Indigenous Water Justice And Global Collaboration. popularresistance.org On August 15-17, MKW Co-conveners and partners will convene the Mni Ki Wakan (Water is Sacred) Summit, themed, "Indigenous Water Justice, Global Collaboration, & Dismantling Water Colonialism," occurring in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States (mnikiwakan.org). The MKW Summit will bring together Indigenous Peoples, youth, and Indigenous-led environmental water organizations. The MKW Summit is a pillar of the Indigenous Water Decade that was first announced in 2016 at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). Since then, the MKW team has engaged in local/transnational partnerships,…
(2023-06-07). Journalists Are Asking Ukrainian Soldiers to Hide Their Nazi Patches, NYT Admits. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). "We will not give in to blackmail": Colombians defend government and progressive reforms. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands took to the streets across Colombia in support of the labor, pension, and healthcare reforms proposed by the Gustavo Petro government. The mobilization called for by the country's major trade union confederations, including CUT and CTC, also comes in response to the destabilization campaign against the government being waged by right-wing politicians and mainstream media. | Juan Carlos Quintero, a member of the Peasant Association of Catatumbo and the National Coordination of Marcha Patriótica, told Peoples Dispatch that, "The demonstrations have been massive, in support of the current government of Gus…
(2023-06-07). Dangerous Conditions Are Driving Dollar General Workers to Rise Up. progressive.org Workers at the discount chain just won a victory for workplace safety after rallying at a shareholders meeting.
(2023-06-07). Attorneys, Journalists Who Visited Assange Respond To CIA Push To Dismiss Their Lawsuit Against Alleged Spying. thedissenter.org 
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(2023-06-07). California: Wildfires are making us uninsurable. Quebec: Hold my beer. actionaidusa.org 
As luck would have it, I was in New York City today with many of my colleagues, and our allies from TIAA Divest!, Ek≈ç and others. We were protesting TIAA's continued harmful investments in fossil fuels and farmland outside the Bloomberg Invest conference where multiple TIAA executives were speechifying. We were lucky; it was relatively…
(2023-06-07). Deforestation In The Brazilian Amazon Fell 31% This Year. telesurenglish.net Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest fell by 31% between January and May compared to the same period last year, according to data from the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe). | RELATED: | In total, 1,986 km2 of Amazon rainforest was lost in the first five months, compared to 2,867 km2 of deforested area in the same period last year, according to the Institute. | The executive secretary of the Mi…
(2023-06-07). Brazil: STF Again Postpones Indigenous Land Demarcation Trial. telesurenglish.net The Supreme Federal Court (STF) on Wednesday postponed a decisive trial for indigenous peoples and the demarcation of their ancestral territories, shortly after it resumed. | RELATED: | Judge André Mendonàßa asked for more time to analyze the trial that began in 2021. According to STF ruling…
(2023-06-07). Ugandan President Backs Anti-LGBTQ+ Law. telesurenglish.net In his state of the nation address, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday reiterated his support for the anti-gay law recently voted by Uganda's Parliament. | RELATED: | The anti-gay law, including a possible death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," has been sharply criticized by the international community, which has called for its repeal. | Museveni declared after a meeting with members of his party, the Nationa…
(2023-06-07). Russian President Talks With Saudi Crown Prince. telesurenglish.net Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman al Saud held a phone call Wednesday in which they discussed cooperation within the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+). | RELATED: | The Kremlin press office said in a statement that "both sides highly valued the level of cooperation within OPEC+, which make it possible to take timely and efficient measures in or…
(2023-06-07). Smoke From Wildfires In Canada Reaches US East Coast. telesurenglish.net The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported Wednesday that smoke from wildfires in Canada has reached the U.S. East Coast, causing poor air quality indices. | RELATED: | "Air quality has plummeted over much of the Northeast as smoke from wildfires in Canada moves southward. Poor air quality can be dangerous," NOAA's National Weather Service said via Twitter. | The agency warned the population to check the air quality…
(2023-06-07). Colombia Marches In Support Of President Petro's Reforms. telesurenglish.net Colombian President Gustavo Petro closed Wednesday in Bogotá a massive popular demonstration in support of his government's proposed social reforms. | RELATED: | The marches called by the labor centrals and the union of educators were replicated in the streets of major Colombian cities such as Medellín, Cali, and Barranquilla. | Petro together with Vice President Francia Márquez joined the mobilizations in Bogotá.
(2023-06-07). Colombian Conservatives Seek Soft Coup Against President Petro. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, over 400 world-renowned progressive politicians and intellectuals denounced that far-right forces are trying to carry out a coup d'etat against President Gustavo Petro. | RELATED: | "We call on the friends of the Colombian people and allies of democracy to oppose these infamous tactics and prevent the advance of a soft coup in Colombia," reads the letter, which was signed by personalities such as Nobel Pea…
(2023-06-07). Greece Could Have 3rd Elections if There is No Majority. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, former Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned that Greece will have to hold a third round of general elections in August if an absolute majority is not reached in Parliament to form a single-party government in the second election round on June 25. | RELATED: | Mitsotakis' New Democracy (ND) party won the May 21 elections with 40.79 percent of the vote (146 seats), failing to obtain absolute majority in the 30…
(2023-06-07). Iranian President to Travel to Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba. telesurenglish.net Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will travel next week to Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba to strengthen relations with these Latin American countries. | RELATED: | Accompanied by a high-ranking delegation, Raisi will leave Tehran on Sunday. His trip aims to promote economic, political and scientific cooperation. He is also expected to meet with local businessmen and activists. | This will be Raisí's first trip to Latin America since he took office in August 20…
(2023-06-07). Salvadorans To Elect Fewer Congress Members in 2024 Elections. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Wednesday, the pro-government Legislative Assembly approved the reduction in the number of representatives for the 2024 elections in El Salvador. | RELATED: | Promoted by President Nayib Bukele, the bill was approved by 66 of 84 lawmakers. As of the next legislature, therefore, the number of representatives will decrease to 60. His proposal was approved without parliamentary analysis or discussion. | "Wi…
(2023-06-07). Algeria, Guyana, Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia Join UNSC. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia were elected non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. They will take up their new responsibilities on Jan. 1, 2024, and serve till Dec. 31, 2025. | RELATED: | Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, and Sierra Leone were running unopposed on Tuesday. Slovenia and Belarus contended the one seat for Eastern Europe. | The five newly elected m…
(2023-06-07). Russia to Invest 24 Billion to Develop Northern Sea Route. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that his country plans to invest US$24.5 billion in the development of its Northern Sea Route (NSR) over the next 13 years, and a draft law prepared by the government has already passed the first reading in the State Duma. | RELATED: | Speaking at a strategic session on the "Development of the Northern Sea Route," Mishustin emphasized the crucial role of the NSR in…
(2023-06-07). China Voices Concern Over Destruction of the Kakhovka Dam. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, voiced concern over the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam. | RELATED: | "We express our grave concern over the destruction of the dam at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant. We are deeply concerned about the resulting humanitarian, economic, and ecological consequences," he said. | "We call on all parties to the conflict t…
(2023-06-07). Climate Change Could Cause Disease to 77 Pct of Corals by 2100. telesurenglish.net Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) has estimated that 76.8 percent of corals across the world would catch disease by 2100 amid global warming. | RELATED: | In a study published in the Ecology Letters journal on Wednesday, the researchers created a data set encompassing 108 papers on global coral disease for a further meta-analysis. | They found that both rising average summer sea surface temperatures…
(2023-06-07). Colombians to March in Support of President Petro's Reforms. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, social organizations will march in the main Colombian cities to express their support for President Gustavo Petro and his health, labor, and pension reforms. | RELATED: | The day before, the leftist leader invited citizens to march not only in support of his policies but also in rejection of impunity for war crimes. | The mobilization day was announced on May 31 by the Unitary Central of Workers of C…
(2023-06-07). 14 Killed and 12 Injured in a Crash in Bangladesh. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, in Bangladesh's Sylhet district, a collision between a truck and a pickup van in the lead to the demise of at least 14 individuals, with an additional 12 sustaining injuries. | Related: | "At least 14 people were killed and 12 sustained injuries in the head-on collision, and all of the deceased were construction workers," Md Abul Hossain, inspector at Sylhet's Dakshin Surma Police Station said. | According to Hossain, s…
(2023-06-07). Fiji & New Zealand Reaffirm Close Relationship. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Chris Hipkins, and the Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka, met in Wellington to reaffirm the strength of their mutual relations, as outlined in the Duavata Relationship Statement of Partnership. | Related: | "New Zealand and Fiji are connected by a kinship forged in Pacific culture, identity, and interests, founded on our long history, friendship, and mutual respect," Hipkins said. | According to Hi…
(2023-06-07). Zimbabwe: Over 2000 Suspected Cholera Cases. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Jenfan Muswere, Zimbabwe's Acting Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services made a statement explaining that the number of suspected cholera cases in Zimbabwe has exceeded 2,000, and there have been 15 confirmed deaths since the onset of the epidemic in February. | Related: | In the wake of escalating incidents, the government has advocated for a multi-faceted strategy and all-inclusive approach to tackle the spread of choler…
(2023-06-07). School Shooting After Graduation in US, 2 Killed and 5 Wounded. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday afternoon, according to the local law enforcement authorities of the state of Virginia, in the eastern region of Richmond, a shooting incident occurred after a high school graduation ceremony, which resulted in the demise of two individuals and caused injures to five other individuals., the has reported. | Related: | According to Matthew Stanley, Richmond Public Schools official, the incident transpired at approximately 5: 15 p.m local time (2115 hours GMT)…
(2023-06-07). Tunisia and Italy Discuss Bilateral Ties and Illegal Migration. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Tunisian President Kais Saied met with visiting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss bilateral ties and the illegal immigration problem. | Related: | According to a statement released by the Tunisian presidency, during the meeting, Saied expressed the close friendship and cooperation between Tunisia and Italy, while also remembering the historical events that have contributed to the affinit…
(2023-06-07). Blinken's normalisation delusion. thealtworld.com Iran-Gulf rapprochement is shattering US and Israeli dreams | Anyone hearing the statements being made these days by US officials — especially Secretary of State Anthony Blinken — about Washington's stepped-up efforts to normalise relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel could be excused for thinking they inhabit a different planet. They seem completely oblivious to the radical changes sweeping the region, especially the accelerating momentum towards ending US political and military influence in the Middle East and especially the Gulf. | Addressing Zionist lobbyists in Washington on Monday, Blinken d…
(2023-06-07). Colombia's House suspends reform debates over wiretapping crisis. colombiareports.com 
A mushrooming wiretapping scandal has led to the temporary suspension of debates on President Gustavo Petro's pending reform proposals. On top of that, the National Electoral Council (CNE) summoned Petro's…
(2023-06-07). Why There Should be a Treaty Against the Use of Weaponized Drones. covertactionmagazine.com Citizen activism to bring about changes in how brutal wars are conducted is extremely difficult, but not impossible. Citizens have successfully pushed through the United Nations General Assembly treaties to abolish nuclear weapons and to ban the use of landmines and cluster munitions. Of course, countries that want to continue to use these weapons will not …
(2023-06-07). Kiev Forces Sustained Heavy Losses In South Donetsk Sector (Photos, Videos). southfront.org 
(2023-06-07). New Atlas LIVE: Telling the Story of China's Rise with Li Jingjing. thealtworld.com Today we talk with Li Jingjing, a Chinese journalist who has traveled across China to tell the story of the nation's rise as well as its role within the wider world.
(2023-06-07). What is Behind the Entry of US Troops and Weapons Into Peru? orinocotribune.com
(2023-06-07). Arizona Town Chose Profit Over Support For Grieving Family. popularresistance.org
(2023-06-07). Could We Actually End The CEO Defense Contractor Gravy Train? popularresistance.org
(2023-06-07). This Pride Month, There is Hope In Fighting Back. Pride is in the Streets. leftvoice.org
(2023-06-07). Ukraine Yields to International Pressure and Launches Ill-Fated Offensive. sonar21.com 
After months of promising to strike a blow ostensibly to push Russia back to its original border Ukraine is on the March and, as expected, is suffering massive losses in…
(2023-06-07). NAACP, Latinx, labor and LGBTQ rights groups warn against visiting Florida. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—You've heard of State Department "travel advisories" for people planning to visit various foreign countries? "Don't go there. It's dangerous," is either implicit or explicit. Well, things are so bad for people of color and gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender people that three top civil rights groups have issued travel advisories…for Florida. In so many words, what they're saying …
(2023-06-07). Operation Car Wash and the Controversial FBI Assistance to the Greatest anti-Corruption Operation in Brazil History. covertactionmagazine.com Evidence collected by The Intercept revealed that Operation Car Wash, an anti-corruption investigation led by Brazilian Federal Prosecutors and the Federal Police from 2014 to 2021, received support from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The operation had a significant impact on Brazilian politics, including the undermining of the government, which led to the …
(2023-06-07). Scott Ritter: China Just ENDED US Hegemony with Iran-Saudi Arabia Peace Deal. thealtworld.com Scott Ritter joins to discuss how China's diplomatic achievement brokering peace between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a bad sign for the future of US dominance worldwide.
(2023-06-07). Journalist grills Washington Spokesman John Kirby. youtube.com 
"Does it seem believable to you that Russia would destroy a dam for ethnic Russian villages and cut off the water supply to Crimea? It seems about as logical as blowing up its own pipeline, right?" A journalist grills Washington Spokesman John Kirby. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
(2023-06-07). Rusia denuncia que Ucrania saboteó ducto de amoníaco en Jarkov. telesurtv.net Ministerio de Defensa ruso califica el hecho de acto terrorista. Hubo víctimas civiles a las que se les brindó la ayuda médica necesaria.
(2023-06-07). Model motion: No cooperation with the imperialist drive to war. thecommunists.org This model motion for use by trade unionists and others is included in our upcoming pamphlet Manifesto for the Crisis, which will be available to buy soon in the party bookshop. ***** This [conference]* notes Britain's continued involvement in the war in Ukraine and its drive towards war in China and Korea, and calls for …
(2023-06-07). Argentina's President Gabriel Boric, Venezuela and the Question of Human Rights. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Marburg — Genocide or Nothingburger? "Prepare for a Disease Deadlier than Covid" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Xi stresses cultural advancement in letter to forum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the first Forum on Building up China's Cultural Strength, which opened Wednesday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province.
(2023-06-07). Xi calls for sustained efforts to create new miracles in combating desertification. ecns.cn He stressed that to strengthen comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and further carry out the construction of such key ecological projects as the TNSFP is of great concern to our country's ecological security, the building of a great country, and the sustainable development of the Chinese nation.
(2023-06-07). Lotus flower season reaches in China. ecns.cn The 23rd lotus flowers exhibition kicked off on Monday in Fuzhou, displaying more than 200 varieties of lotus flowers.
(2023-06-07). Xinjiang farmers make desert mushrooms bloom. ecns.cn Tumushuke city in the Third Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), has been seeking benefits from the desert and has achieved significant results.
(2023-06-07). Strict, severe punishments to be imposed on players involved in match-fixing offence: CBSA. ecns.cn The Chinese Billiards& Snooker Association (CBSA)on Wednesday stated that strict and severe punishments would be imposed after the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) issued bans on 10 Chinese players accused of match-fixing offense on Tuesday.
(2023-06-07). Surging automobile exports drive auto transport ship manufacturing in China. ecns.cn China exported 1.07 million automobiles in the first quarter of 2023, surpassing Japan for the first time to become the world's largest automobile exporter. The surging automobile exports drive the development of manufacturing industry of auto carrier ships in China.
(2023-06-07). In Numbers | Highlights of China's first domestically-built large cruise ship. ecns.cn
(2023-06-07). China expresses grave concern over destruction of Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam. ecns.cn China is gravely concerned over the destruction in the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam and urges all parties to the conflict to abide by international humanitarian law and to do their utmost to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.
(2023-06-07). (W.E. Talk) What does Iran's resumption of diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia mean to the world?>. ecns.cn
(2023-06-07). In Numbers | Highlights of the 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair. ecns.cn
(2023-06-07). Report: Over 1 mln U.S. jobs supported by China trade. ecns.cn China is the only country outside of the Americas whose purchases of goods and services from the United States support more than 1 million jobs in the world's largest economy, which is part of the reason policymakers should value the "stabilizing and beneficial" role of trade for both countries.
(2023-06-07). Southern Xinjiang works out new plan to set up an economic belt around Tarim. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has proposed the establishment of an economic development belt surrounding Tarim to boost the development of southern Xinjiang region, which would represent a major breakthrough for the region's development.
(2023-06-07). Giant maze-like terrace fields in Qinghai. ecns.cn Aerial view of giant maze-like terrace fields on a mountain in Haidong, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2023-06-07). China's foreign trade posts stable growth of 4.7% in first five months. ecns.cn China's foreign trade grew 4.7 percent year-on-year in the first five months of the year, extending good momentum for steady and consolidated growth, official data showed on Wednesday.
(2023-06-07). World Bank revises up China's growth to 5.6%. ecns.cn The World Bank has predicted China's economy will grow at 5.6 percent this year, up by 1.3 percentage points from its January forecast, but has revised down projections for most economies, as it sees global growth on a precarious footing amid high interest rates.
(2023-06-07). U.S. ex-V-P Pence to seek GOP nomination, to face Trump. ecns.cn Pence on Monday filed the paperwork for his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, and will formally announce his candidacy in Des Moines, Iowa, which holds the first caucus on the Republican primary calendar.
(2023-06-07). 2023 national college entrance exam kicks off across China. ecns.cn Wednesday marks the beginning of gaokao in China.
(2023-06-07). China's first home-built cruise ship undocks in Shanghai. ecns.cn A ceremony was held to celebrate the vessel's complete transition to the dock mooring debugging stage on Tuesday. The cruise ship is scheduled to make its first trial voyage in July, and a second one will take place in August.
(2023-06-07). Livestock transferred to summer pastures in Xinjian. ecns.cn A flock of livestock make their way to summer pastures in Fuhai County of Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, June 6, 2023.
(2023-06-07). Themed exhibition celebrates inauguration of National Natural History Museum of China. ecns.cn A themed exhibition, "Curator's Choice Collections, Preserving the Past for the Future," opened on Tuesday, marking the first exhibition held in the museum after its inauguration.
(2023-06-07). China's gaokao begins, with various supporting measures, best wishes. ecns.cn China's gaokao, the country's annual college entrance examination, began on Wednesday, with a new high of 12.91 million students taking part in, an increase of 980,000 over 2022, the Ministry of Education said.
(2023-06-07). Woman refuses to pay Qomolangma rescue fee. ecns.cn The woman had been abandoned by her Sherpa after she was unable to carry on and her guide believed it too difficult to save her at an altitude of over 8,000 meters.
(2023-06-07). IFC, Fosun to improve healthcare access in Africa. ecns.cn Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co Ltd announced its partnership with the International Finance Corp (IFC) on Tuesday to help build a pharmaceutical production facility and distribution hub in the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire.
(2023-06-07). Xinjiang investigates forced shopping on group tours. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is investigating several cases of travelers' rights being infringed upon during irrationally low-priced group tours or through forced shopping requirements.
(2023-06-07). Action plan to boost imports in Shanghai. ecns.cn Shanghai's Huaihai Xintiandi will facilitate more imports as part of a latest action plan, local government officials and company executives said.
(2023-06-07). BRICS Bloc; Adding Members, Planning New Currency To Challenge US Dollar. popularresistance.org The BRICS bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa is expanding, as its members grow in economic and political influence. | Together, the five BRICS members represent more than 40% of the global population, and their share of the world economy (when measured in purchasing power parity) is larger than that of the G7. | The foreign ministers of the BRICS states met in South Africa on June 1 and 2. There, they discussed a series of issues, including plans to create a new global reserve currency to challenge the dominance of the US dollar. | Also present at the meeting in South Africa was a group of top…
(2023-06-07). Atlanta City Council Approves USD 31 Million For Controversial 'Cop City'. popularresistance.org Atlanta's 15-member City Council approved USD 31 million in funding to help build "Cop City," the "urban warfare" training facility proposed to be built in the forest in the southern city. The 11-4 vote took place after 15 hours of public comments were heard regarding the project, with the vast majority expressing overwhelming concern over the project and and rejecting it. | Throughout the session, over 1,000 people gathered inside and outside Atlanta City Hall to protest the controversial project. | The Atlanta Police Foundation (APF), ostensibly a nonprofit but which provides support for the Atlanta Police Depa…
(2023-06-07). US Considers Reoccupying Haiti. popularresistance.org The United States government is spearheading an effort to reinvade and reoccupy Haiti. On May 4, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, led the latest diplomatic anti-Haitian assault traveling to Brasilia to try to convince the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to again lead the "multilateral effort." | Bogged down in a proxy war in Ukraine to the tune of $113 billion, the Biden administration has been searching for a Caribbean Community and Common Market nation or another ally to deputize to carry out the unpopular mission. Under the guise of humanitarianism, and as a potential…
(2023-06-07). Saturday 6/10: Berkeley: End the Era of Fossil Fuels! Bay Area Protest. indybay.org I-80 Pedestrian Overpass | San Francisco Bay Trl | Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2023-06-07). Saturday 6/3: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Voices From Inside" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-06-07). Situation On Frontline In Morning Of June 7, 2023. Kyiv's Offensive Losses Steam. southfront.org 
Russian FPV drone destroys an armoured vehicle | As of the morning of June 7, the Kyiv regime's offensive on Russian positions have lost steam on most of the initial directions. | Despite this, regime forces continue attempts to advance in South Donets and Zaporozhye sectors. The Russian Defense Ministry says that all attacks of Kyiv's forces have been repelled and the NATO-equipped formations suffered major losses in manpower and equipment. | In particular, the Defense Ministry reported that Russian forces hav…
(2023-06-07). Iran Reopens Embassy In Saudi Arabia After Seven Years Of Closure (Video). southfront.org 
File image. | On June 6, Iran officially reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia, seven years after the regional rivals severed diplomatic ties. | Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic relations following breakthrough talks which were held in the Chinese capital, Beijing around three months ago. The kingdom broke off ties with Iran in 2016 after protesters stormed Saudi diplomatic posts in Tehran. Riyadh had executed a prominent Shia cleric days earlier. | Footage aired by…
(2023-06-07). BRICS New Development Bank de-dollarizing, adding Argentina, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe as members. geopoliticaleconomy.com The BRICS bloc's New Development Bank, an alternative to the US-dominated World Bank, is de-dollarizing its loans, promoting local currencies, and adding new members: Argentina, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Zimbabwe.
(2023-06-07). Facebook and Instagram Threaten to Block News Stories in California If AB-886 Passes. indybay.org Update June 1: A bill that would force Big Tech companies to pay news agencies for using their content passed its first big test in the California state legislature. Meta, based in Menlo Park, has threatened to block news articles in California if AB-886 passes into law.
(2023-06-07). CRRC marks historic achievement with Argentina light rail train order. ecns.cn A new-energy light rail train that's to be exported to Argentina rolled off the production line on Tuesday at CRRC Tangshan Co, a major high-speed train manufacturer based in Tangshan, North China's Hebei province.
(2023-06-07). Qilu shipping cancer drug to U.S. ecns.cn Amid an ongoing cancer drug shortage, the United States Food and Drug Administration has been working with Chinese drugmaker Qilu Pharmaceutical Co Ltd to import the oncological medication cisplatin.
(2023-06-07). ClearTV joins forces with SOEs to seek additional overseas biz opportunities. ecns.cn ClearTV, also known as Qinghe Technology, a technology service provider specializing in cloud computing, big data and multimedia telecommunication products, is one such company.
(2023-06-07). Beijing reports two monkeypox cases. ecns.cn Two cases of monkeypox have been detected in Beijing, with one imported case and the other a close contact of the imported case. Both are in stable condition and receiving treatment at a designated hospital.
(2023-06-07). Apple debuts game changer AR headset. ecns.cn Apple Inc's augmented reality headset will help accelerate the development of the AR industrial chain in China, and push the product not only for entertainment but also as a productive tool for work, experts said.
(2023-06-07). Integration speeds up for Yangtze delta. ecns.cn A batch of major new projects and policies were launched to strengthen the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta region, as authorities from the region gathered in Hefei, Anhui province for a forum on Tuesday.
(2023-06-07). SARs' legal experts bring skills to GBA. ecns.cn The introduction of policies meant to improve the legal development of the Greater Bay Area can help Hong Kong legal professionals gain a better understanding of the mainland's legal and judicial systems by practicing law alongside their mainland counterparts.
(2023-06-07). Two precious Ming Dynasty Buddha statues recovered from outside the Chinese mainland. ecns.cn The Anti-Smuggling Bureau of the Beijing Customs has successfully recovered two valuable Buddhist statues from the Ming Dynasty that were illicitly taken out of the Chinese mainland, media learned from the Beijing customs on Tuesday.
(2023-06-07). China leads the world in integrating 5G into economy: experts. ecns.cn 5G applications have emerged in nearly 60 percent of the nation's economic categories, with wide coverage of 5G networks and application of 5G solutions in major industries, media reports said.
(2023-06-07). World Bank lifts China's growth forecast to 5.6%. ecns.cn China's growth rate is projected to reach as high as 5.6 percent in 2023, an increase from the earlier forecast of 5.1 percent.
(2023-06-07). Ya Ya's health 'visibly improved' in video released by Beijing Zoo. ecns.cn The giant panda Ya Ya is getting used to her new habitat after returning to the zoo and is now in stable condition.
(2023-06-07). Five years behind bars for five activists. mronline.org Without bail, without charges being framed, without justice!
(2023-06-07). Scientific importance of Agrosciences 2023 highlighted. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The opportunity to unify different personalities and specialties at the Fifth International Congress of Agricultural Sciences (Agrociencias 2023) is of great scientific value, highlighted the speaker from Mexico Marisol Taja.
(2023-06-07). Silvio Rodríguez closed the Isla Verde festival with pure music. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez closed the First Isla Verde Caribbean Film and Environment Festival, a concert that still resounds on the southern Isla de la Juventud.
(2023-06-07). Consumer Health: Bladder cancer — risk factors and prevention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the risk factors for bladder cancer and what you can do to prevent it. More than 82,000 new cases of bladder cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, and more than 16,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Bladder cancer occurs in men more frequently than in women, and the risk increases with age,…
(2023-06-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Staying safe while running. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm training for my first long-distance race, and I want to be safe on my runs. Unfortunately, due to where I live, the weather is often a challenge. On other days, I'm finding I cannot get in my miles until after dusk. I'm wondering if you have any advice for staying injury-free in cold, rainy or dark conditions? ANSWER: Training for a distance race means logging a lot of miles — sometimes in cold,…
(2023-06-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is this bright red birthmark on my baby? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A hemangioma, also known as a strawberry birthmark, is a bright red birthmark that shows up in the first or second week of life. It looks like a rubbery bump and is made up of extra blood vessels in the skin. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Megha Tollefson, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dermatologist, explains what caregivers should know if their child has a hemangioma. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/iX4tS2wicvc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10)…
(2023-06-07). Wednesday 6/14: Gun Violence Prevention and the 2024 Election Teach-in. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2023-06-07). Saturday 6/10: Sacramento: It's a Climate Emergency, Act Like It! Protest at Capitol. indybay.org California State Capitol – West Steps | 315 10th Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2023-06-07). Cuba envía condolencias a Haití tras terremoto. telesurtv.net El sismo se registró a las 05H11 (hora local) con una magnitud de 4,9.
(2023-06-07). Aumenta a 288 cifra de fallecidos por accidente de tren en la India. telesurtv.net La cifra de muertos aumentó tras peinar nuevamente la zona y verificar el número de víctimas con los hospitales del distrito.
(2023-06-07). Venezuela y Arabia Saudita realizarán segunda Comisión Mixta. telesurtv.net El intercambio se realizará en la capital del país árabe, Riad, y se ha delineado un plan de trabajo para unir aún más a ambos pueblos".
(2023-06-07). Asesinan a otro líder social en Córdoba, Colombia. telesurtv.net Son más de 1400 los líderes sociales asesinados desde la firma de los Acuerdos de Paz y 72 este año, de acuerdo a Indepaz.
(2023-06-07). Cuba y Rusia fortalecen cooperación científica y educativa. telesurtv.net La llegada del primer ministro cubano fue antecedida por la visita de los ministros de Eduación y Eduación Superior, quienes firmaron acuerdos bilaterales con Moscú.
(2023-06-07). Comunidad indígena peruana alerta de presencia de narcotráfico. telesurtv.net Los miembros de la comunidad indígena pidieron protección tras las amenazas de narcotraficantes pues los responsabilizan de un proyecto gubernamental de control y reducción del cultivo de coca.
(2023-06-07). Dina Boluarte declara ante Fiscalía por muertes en protestas. telesurtv.net El abogado a cargo de la defensa de Boluarte, Joseph Campos, afirmó que la mandataria "no va a usar el silencio".
(2023-06-07). Presidenta de Honduras crea comisión de seguridad agraria. telesurtv.net La jefa de Estado señaló que el Gobierno no puede desconocer las condiciones "precarias" del sector rural.
(2023-06-07). China afirma que Asia rechaza bloques militares en la región. telesurtv.net La OTAN "está obsesionada con la expansión hacia el este a la región de Asia-Pacífico" a pesar de sus declaraciones repetidas de que no busca extenderse geográficamente.
(2023-06-07). Denuncian nueva masacre en el departamento colombiano de Cauca. telesurtv.net Indepaz indicó que tres personas fueron asesinadas en la vereda Camilo Torres, en el municipio de Piendamó.
(2023-06-07). Presidenta del CNE de Ecuador: operativamente estamos listos. telesurtv.net Para los venideros comicios, el CNE estableció que el voto en el exterior fuera telemático.
(2023-06-07). Sigue alerta amarilla en seis provincias dominicanas por vaguada. telesurtv.net El COE precisó que las provincias en alerta amarilla son: Valverde, Santiago Rodríguez, Dajabón, Puerto Plata, Monte Cristi y Santiago.
(2023-06-07). Presidente venezolano destaca éxito de agenda de trabajo internacional. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano aseveró que siguen firmes en la unión y cooperación del nuevo mundo.
(2023-06-07). Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU analiza ataque en presa de Kajovka. telesurtv.net Rusia culpó a Ucrania del ataque a la presa y lo vinculó con la contraofensiva lanzada por las fuerzas de Kiev.
(2023-06-07). Fallece a los 83 años la artista brasileña Astrud Gilberto. telesurtv.net "La chica de Ipanema" dio a conocer a Astrud en el mundo; su versión obtuvo el premio Grammy a la mejor canción en 1965.
(2023-06-07). Alertan sobre actividad de dos volcanes en Filipinas. telesurtv.net Las autoridades recomiendan que los habitantes no se expongan en la vía pública y permanezcan en sus casas.
(2023-06-07). Disminuye la actividad del volcán Popocatépetl en México. telesurtv.net Las autoridades mantendrán el monitoreo permanente de la actividad y seguimiento de la evolución del Popocatépetl.
(2023-06-07). Elevan a 51 cifra de muertos por las lluvias en Haití. telesurtv.net El paso de las lluvias ha dejado hasta el momento18 desaparecidos y 140 heridos.
(2023-06-07). Inician vuelos directos entre Damasco y Atenas. telesurtv.net La ruta se conectará más adelante con las ciudades de Dusseldorf, en Alemania, y Estocolmo, en Suecia.
(2023-06-07). Tiroteo deja dos muertos en Virginia, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El ataque perpetrado en el parque Monroe, cerca de la escuela Secundaria Huguenot.
(2023-06-07). Reportan una masacre en el departamento colombiano del Cesar. telesurtv.net Según el más reciente balance del Instituto de Estudios para el Desarrollo y la Paz (Indepaz), Colombia suma 44 masacres en lo que va del 2023.
(2023-06-07). Canciller mexicano dejará el cargo por campaña presidencial. telesurtv.net Marcelo Ebrard formalizó su intención de ser el candidato de Morena en momentos en que la carrera por la candidatura oficialista ha elevado su intensidad.
(2023-06-07). Destrucción de presa de Kajovka deja siete desaparecidos en Rusia. telesurtv.net Más de 900 personas tuvieron que ser evacuadas de zonas inundadas en los territorios rusos en la margen izquierda del río Dniéper.
(2023-06-07). Ascienden a 14.186 los afectados por lluvias en Esmeraldas, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Unas 842 personas están en alojamientos temporales, mientras 1.467 han sido rescatadas.
(2023-06-07). Reabre oficialmente la embajada de Irán en Arabia Saudita. telesurtv.net El viceministro persa de Asuntos Exteriores, Alireza Bigdeli, aseguró que esta jornada tiene una importancia histórica.
(2023-06-07). Turkey, Syria To Resume Normalization Talks This Month — Report. southfront.org 
Syria flag (flickr). | Senior diplomats from Russia, Turkey, Iraq and Syria will hold talks on the normalization process between Ankara and Damascus this month, Al-Watan reported on June 5. | Citing an informed source based in the Russian capital, Moscow, the Syrian daily said that the quadruple talks will be held on the sideline of the upcoming Astana summit, which take place on June 20 and 21, the"Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Soussan will represent the Syrian…
(2023-06-07). U.S. Responds To Iran's New Hypersonic Missile With More Sanctions. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | On June 6, the United States said it had sanctioned a "procurement network" of people and firms from Iran, China and Hong Kong associated with the alleged development of Iran's missile program. | In a statement, the Treasury Department said that the network, which is made up of seven people and six firms, "facilitated procurement of sensitive and critical parts and technology for key actors in Iran's ballistic missile development.""Today's action reinforces our commitment to respond…
(2023-06-07). Last Israeli Attack On Syria's Aleppo Targeted Secret Iranian Missile Manufacturing Unit — Report. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | The Citing informed sources, Al-Arabiya reported that Iranian Unit 18340…
(2023-06-07). 'Ukraine and the Empire of Capital: From Marketisation to Armed Conflict'. greenleft.org.au Chris Slee reviews Yuliya Yurchenko's book, Ukraine and the Empire of Capital. Published in 2018, it traces Ukraine's evolution since 1991, when the Soviet Union was dissolved and Ukraine became independent.
(2023-06-07). Electos nuevos miembros del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. telesurtv.net Los representantes del continente africano, Asia, América Latina y de Europa asumirán sus nuevas responsabilidades el 1 de enero de 2024.
(2023-06-07). Gobierno de Ecuador se apresta para enfrentar fenómeno El Niño. telesurtv.net El ente gubernamental presentó una serie de medidas para enfrentar las fuertes lluvias, las inundaciones y la emergencia de la población damnificada.
(2023-06-07). Decretan prisión preventiva contra gobernador boliviano Camacho. telesurtv.net La decisión contra el exgobernador de Santa Cruz respondió al delito de incumplimiento de deberes en el que incurrió el acusado y no por conducta antieconómica.
(2023-06-07). Colombianos marcharán en apoyo al presidente y reformas sociales. telesurtv.net El presidente Gustavo Petro invitó a quienes votaron por el cambio en Colombia a marchar no solo por las reformas sino contra la impunidad.
(2023-06-07). Hospitalizan al papa Francisco por riesgo de obstrucción intestinal. telesurtv.net El papa Francisco será intervenido quirúrgicamente en el hospital Gemelli de Roma.
(2023-06-07). Conoce algunos derechos de los bebés al momento de nacer. telesurtv.net La conmemoración del Día Mundial de los Derechos del Nacimiento, busca crear conciencia y reflexión sobre la importancia del nacimiento y de los derechos que tienen el bebé y la madre.
(2023-06-07). Chinese FM urges AUKUS, already a concern for ASEAN, not to turn the Pacific into an ocean of storms. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry's response was supportive of the attitude taken by Hun Sen on the AUKUS alliance, under which Australia will be able to build nuclear-powered submarines with technology provided by the US and the UK.
(2023-06-07). Nancy Morejón at Cuban Film Festival in France. plenglish.com Paris, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The Cuba Cooperation France Association (CubaCoop) announced on Wednesday that renowned Cuban poet Nancy Morejón accepted to be the godmother of the first Cuban Film Festival to take place in the Vitry-sur-Seine commune in the Paris region.
(2023-06-07). Kenya to construct monument in memory of massacred victims. plenglish.com Nairobi, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The Kenyan government informed today that in the Shakahola forest area, where the bodies of some 250 members of a Christian sect were found, a monument will be raised as a tribute to those victims.
(2023-06-07). Belgian parliamentarians recognize Cuba's resistance to the blockade. plenglish.com Brussels, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The members of the Belgian House of Representatives André Flahaut and Raoul Hedebouw praised Cuba's resistance and rejected the blockade imposed by the United States.
(2023-06-07). Bolivia advances in investigation against drug traffickers. plenglish.com La Paz, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The investigation into drug trafficking at the Viru Viru airport in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, has caused, so far, the arrest of seven suspects, while two other warrants are pending execution.
(2023-06-07). Cambodia supports Cuba's presidency in G-77 + China. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, Chum Sounry, reiterated the Kingdom's support for the Cuban presidency of the Group of 77 + China.
(2023-06-07). China confirms official visit of President of Honduras. plenglish.com Beijing, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) China confirmed that the President of Honduras Xiomara Castro will make an official visit to China this week at the head of a large government and business delegation.
(2023-06-07). Colombians are marching in support of the government. plenglish.com Bogotá, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Colombian from various sectors in Colombia, as well as social and union organizations, are marching today in support of the government headed by Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez.
(2023-06-07). Council in charge of Chile's new Constitution will assume functions. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean Constitutional Council will assume its functions to draft a new Constitution to replace the one imposed by Pinochet's dictatorship in 1980, which established the foundations of the current neoliberal model.
(2023-06-07). Russia investigates versions of Ukraine's attack on the Kakhovka dam. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that investigators are considering all versions of Ukraine's attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant, since it is difficult to analyze the situation due to the collapse of the structure.
(2023-06-07). Various Colombian sectors will march in support of the government. plenglish.com Bogotá, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Various sectors in Colombia, as well as social and union organizations, will march in support of the government headed by Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez.