(2023-07-11). BBC News led 'Trusted News Initiative' major factor in 2 Million Excess Deaths across the West due to extreme censorship of the dangers of COVID Vaccination. expose-news.com In 2019 the Government of the United Kingdom established a Ministry of Truth, led by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), in response to what they claimed was the overwhelming amount of misinformation …
(2023-07-11). Orgy of book banning, censorship continues in the US. wsws.org The right-wing rampage against culture, and particularly the cultural level of the young, continues unabated in the US.
(2023-07-11). The Uncensored History of AIDS. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Cover-up! Our Landmark COVID-19 Vaccine Autopsy Paper (74% of Sudden Deaths Were Caused by the Vaccine) Was Censored by Top Medical Journal Lancet Within 24 Hours! globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Australian politician's speech in Parliament was censored by YouTube. expose-news.com Liberal Democrat John Ruddick's maiden speech to the New South Wales Parliament on 28 June was censored by YouTube. The video of his speech was removed by YouTube just 7 hours after …
(2023-07-11). Journalists Abandoned Julian Assange And Slit Their Own Throats. popularresistance.org London – The persecution of Julian Assange, along with the climate of fear, wholesale government surveillance and use of the Espionage Act to prosecute whistleblowers, has emasculated investigative journalism. The press has not only failed to mount a sustained campaign to support Julian, whose extradition appears imminent, but no longer attempts to shine a light into the inner workings of power. This failure is not only inexcusable, but ominous. | The U.S. government, especially the military and agencies such as the CIA, the FBI, the NSA and Homeland Security, have no intention of stopping with Julian, who faces…
(2023-07-11). Spyware exposé lets Israel off the hook. electronicintifada.net Testing of surveillance technology on Palestinians ignored by Pegasus investigators.
(2023-07-10). Cluster Bomb Deliveries to Ukraine Alarm Human Rights and Antiwar Advocates. truthout.org The Biden administration is drawing outrage after announcing it will send cluster bombs to Ukraine as part of a new weapons package. When deployed, cluster munitions spread smaller "bomblets" across a wide area and regularly kill civilians, either on initial impact or from unexploded segments that go off later. Their use has been banned by 123 countries that signed the Convention on Cluster… |
(2023-07-10). Leaked Documents Reveal Reuters Helped Overthrow Egyptian Democracy. orinocotribune.com 
Reuters served as a channel for the UK Foreign Office to covertly fund an Egyptian outlet that clamored for the overthrow of the country's first democratically elected leader, leaked documents show. | July 3 marked the 10th anniversary of Egyptian army chief General Abdel Fattah Sisi's violent seizure of power in Cairo. The first democratically elected leader in 5000 years of Egyptian history, Mohamed Morsi, was removed from office, his supporters were massacred by the hundreds, and he ultimately died in prison. With US and UK support, Sisi quickly reversed any tentative democratic gains made during the country's…
(2023-07-11). The Heat: U.S. Cluster Bombs to Ukraine. america.cgtn.com 
In a controversial move, the U.S. will supply Ukraine with cluster bombs. And, is President Joe Biden under pressure to step aside? As the 2024 U.S. presidential election draws closer, members of his own party are urging Joe Biden to make way for a new, …
(2023-07-11). A Kaleidoscope of Stories about Korean Society. journal-neo.org Review of the book The Koreas: The Birth of Two Nations Divided by Theodore Jun Yoo In 2023, the book The Koreas: The Birth of Two Nations Divided by South Korean Professor Theodore Jun Yoo was published in Russian. It was praised in the West as "a rare multidisciplinary study of the two Koreas from […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-11). Chinese Prime Minister's Trip to Europe. journal-neo.org From June 19-23, Li Qiang, leader of the State Council (i.e., prime minister of China), who only took office in March of this year, made his first trip abroad. The focus of his first foreign tour was the European continent. Specifically, the two leading countries of the European Union, Germany and France, as well as […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-11). Is Sleepy Joe Biden Trying to Outdo Hitler and History? journal-neo.org History is the most interesting subject for many reasons. Not the least of which is the fact it tends to repeat itself. And the fact that some are doomed by ignorance of this is an important lesson for today. Take German tanks, for instance. First, let's rehash a little history about the steppes of Russia […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-11). Turkish economy has to adjust to new challenges. journal-neo.org The current financial crisis in Turkey demonstrates the rapid devaluation of the Turkish lira. After the second round of presidential elections, the Turkish lira has been falling in value almost daily, breaking new historic lows. Thus, on June 22 it overcame the psychological mark of 24 lira per dollar. All of this was the result […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-11). Brick thrown at UPS Store Window in Solidarity with #StopCopCity. indybay.org Oakland CA, a brick was thrown into the front window of UPS Store in solidarity with #StopCopCity and defense of Weelaunee forest…
(2023-07-11). AI Robots Could Run the World Better Than Humans, Robots Tell UN Summit. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Erdogan Still Firmly in NATO Bloc Despite Blackmailing EU. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Monday 7/10: EBPG "Observe and Interact" Drawing Inspiration from Nature — ArtLuck! indybay.org
(2023-07-11). Trump Lashes Out At Venezuela Again in Campaign Speech. orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-11). Removing Ukraine's MAP Requirement for Joining NATO. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Popular YouTuber Issues Social Media Fatwa Against Twerk Culture: You've Been Dumbed Down, F'd Into Submission. moguldom.com The recent Essence Festival was full of powerful performances and female empowerment speeches, but hitmaking soul singer India.Arie spoke out about performances by Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monáe that were, some others also complained, unnecessarily risqué—and the twerk culture was in full effect. The "Video" singer-songwriter noted that Megan and Monáe lacked "discretion" and encouraged their audiences to …
(2023-07-11). Russian Expert: Putin Can't Kill Wagner Boss Prigozhin Right Away, He Needs Him and Time to Figure Out Replacement. moguldom.com People who oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin often go missing or wind up dead under mysterious circumstances, say observers. But one of his opponents, Yevgeny Prigozhin, is still around even after a failed attempt to oust Putin. Prigozhin is a former close confidant of Putin but is now a mercenary leader and outspoken critic of …
(2023-07-11). Capitalism is the Tumor, Solidarity Is Our Medicine. itsgoingdown.org Reflections from Peter Gelderloos on his ongoing crowdfunding campaign and its implications for health-care, capitalism, and solidarity. Support his GoFundMe campaign here. At the end of April I had a seizure and after some scans they found a brain tumor. At the end of June I had an operation in which they took out half…
(2023-07-11). 6 People Killed In Takfiri Terrorists' Rais On Pakistan's Parachinar. southfront.org 
Direction of clashes between Takfiris and Shiites of Parachinar in Kurram Agency — click to view in full size | Originally published by Recent attacks by Takfiri groups on Shia areas in the Pakistani town of Parachinar, the center of the Kurram Agency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, six people were killed and dozens more were wounded. | As a result of the escalation of la…
(2023-07-11). Trump Lashes Out At Venezuela Again in Campaign Speech. orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-11). Removing Ukraine's MAP Requirement for Joining NATO. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Popular YouTuber Issues Social Media Fatwa Against Twerk Culture: You've Been Dumbed Down, F'd Into Submission. moguldom.com The recent Essence Festival was full of powerful performances and female empowerment speeches, but hitmaking soul singer India.Arie spoke out about performances by Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monáe that were, some others also complained, unnecessarily risqué—and the twerk culture was in full effect. The "Video" singer-songwriter noted that Megan and Monáe lacked "discretion" and encouraged their audiences to …
(2023-07-11). Russian Expert: Putin Can't Kill Wagner Boss Prigozhin Right Away, He Needs Him and Time to Figure Out Replacement. moguldom.com People who oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin often go missing or wind up dead under mysterious circumstances, say observers. But one of his opponents, Yevgeny Prigozhin, is still around even after a failed attempt to oust Putin. Prigozhin is a former close confidant of Putin but is now a mercenary leader and outspoken critic of …
(2023-07-11). Capitalism is the Tumor, Solidarity Is Our Medicine. itsgoingdown.org Reflections from Peter Gelderloos on his ongoing crowdfunding campaign and its implications for health-care, capitalism, and solidarity. Support his GoFundMe campaign here. At the end of April I had a seizure and after some scans they found a brain tumor. At the end of June I had an operation in which they took out half…
(2023-07-11). 6 People Killed In Takfiri Terrorists' Rais On Pakistan's Parachinar. southfront.org Direction of clashes between Takfiris and Shiites of Parachinar in Kurram Agency — click to view in full size | Originally published by Recent attacks by Takfiri groups on Shia areas in the Pakistani town of Parachinar, the center of the Kurram Agency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, six people were killed and dozens more were wounded. | As a result of the escalation of la…
(2023-07-11). Defense Minister Shoigu Recalled Russia Has Cluster Munitions That Are More Effective Than American Ones. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | In response to Washington's decision to supply the Ukrainian military with dangerous cluster munition, Russian Defense Minister Army General Sergei Shoigu recalled that Russian forces also have similar weapons and they will be forced to use them against the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). Shoigu noted that similar Russian shells are more effective than those made by the US, but the Russian military refrained from using them because of the threat to civilians. | Cluster munitions consist of s…
(2023-07-11). French Rioters And Palestinian Gunmen Send Similar Messages. southfront.org 
Written by At first, comparing Palestinian gunmen in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to rioting youth in France may resemble likening apples to pears. | In many ways, it is. | Youth in France are full-fledged French citizens demanding an end to disenfranchisement, marginalisation, alienation, racism and law enforcement and security force brutality. | That is where Palestinians would like to be after 56 years of occupation with…
(2023-07-11). Military Situation In Syria On July 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-07-11). Military Situation In Ukraine On July 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Terny; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Robotyne; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Sinkovka; | Russian artillery destroyed a command post of the AFU near Orekhov; | Russian artillery destroyed a command post of the AFU near Zaporozhye; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Kherson; | The Russian Army repelled AFU attacks near Per…
(2023-07-11). Military Situation South Of Bakhmut On July 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Klishchiivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kurdyumivka; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions in Ivanivske; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions in Stupochky; | The AFU captured some positions to the northwest of Klishchiivka. The village and the commanding heights in the area are under Russian control; | On July 10, Chechen forces captured five Ukraini…
(2023-07-11). Ukrainian Forces Struck Peaceful Cities In Zaporozhie Region With Storm Shadow And HIMARS Missiles. southfront.org 
On July 11, Ukrainian forces struck the city of Berdyansk in the Zaporozhie region with Storm Shadow missiles. The local authorities confirmed explosions in the city. Another target was the town of Tokmak in the same Zaporozhie region, which was targeted by HIMARS missiles. | The Kiev regime continues strikes with foreign missiles on civilian cities under Russian control. | There were at least two attacks on the city of Berdyansk in the afternoon. The first wave of missiles was intercepte…
(2023-07-11). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — July 11, 2023. southfront.org 
This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…
(2023-07-11). NATO Summit Begins Without Victories On Ukrainian Front. southfront.org 
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(2023-07-11). Focusing on gender equity on World Population Day. america.cgtn.com 
It's World Population Day. Eight billion people living on this planet presents a unique set of challenges. But this year, the United Nations is choosing to focus on one specific issue: gender equality.
(2023-07-11). The road ahead and the battle for democracy. cpusa.org 
Address to the CPUSA National Committee presented by co-chair Joe Sims on June 24th. It's been edited to reflect the discussion. | This meeting marks the first time in many a year that the National Committee (NC) has met here in New York at Winston Unity Hall. Welcome home! We've missed you. | Over the years, a great and enduring legacy was forged within these walls. It was here that the collective led by Gus Hall and Henry Winston guided our party's path for nearly two decades. Indeed, these walls were witness to many stories, and if they could talk they might tell some powerful tales. Stories about how young…
(2023-07-11). The Counter-Enlightenment: The Origin of Conservative Politics? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Friday 7/28: A Bold Peace: Free Film Screening. indybay.org 1364 Fremont Blvd. between Sonoma Ave. and Hamilton St., in Seaside, CA.
(2023-07-11). Saturday 8/5: Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembrance & Floating Peace Lantern Ceremony. indybay.org Lovers Point Beach Cove, Ocean View Blvd., at 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA…
(2023-07-11). Big turn out for NAIDOC march. greenleft.org.au Thousands took part in the annual National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee march for land rights and justice for First Nations. Chris Petersen reports.
(2023-07-11). Unionized Psychiatrists Say Maryland Provider Violated Labor Law. popularresistance.org Unionized psychiatrists and nurse practitioners at Cornerstone Montgomery, an independent behavioral health care provider with dozens of locations across the D.C. region, are accusing management of unfair labor practices, arguing that recent policy proposals would sacrifice their ability to care for patients. | Represented by the healthcare worker union 1199SEIU, psychiatrists and nurse practitioners say that Cornerstone Montgomery has tried to "drastically" increase the number of appointments on the providers' calendars, which would decrease the amount of time each practitioner can spend with their patients, and…
(2023-07-11). Looking Beyond Haaland v. Brackeen. aclu.org 
Last month, the Supreme Court issued a The ACLU submitted…
(2023-07-11). Not Just ChatGPT: 10 Easy-To-Use AI Tools to Stay Ahead of The Game. moguldom.com The messaging from stakeholders is clear: AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we do business. Also riding this "transformative wave" is a growing fear of missing out (FOMO) among businesses that have not yet embraced AI tools, according to Jason Kessler, digital director at Canadian marketing agency William Joseph Communications. "Businesses that resist …
(2023-07-11). Sullivan Says US to Move Forward With $20 Billion F-16 Sale to Turkey. news.antiwar.com National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Tuesday that the Biden administration will move forward with a $20 billion sale of Lockheed Martin-made F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. Sullivan's comments came a day after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to back Sweden's NATO bid after over a year of negotiations. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said …
(2023-07-11). US Intelligence Report Says Iran Is Not Trying to Make Nuclear Weapons. news.antiwar.com A new US intelligence report has reaffirmed that Iran is not trying to build nuclear weapons despite constant claims made by Israel and Western media outlets to the contrary. "Iran is not currently undertaking the key nuclear weapons-development activities that would be necessary to produce a testable nuclear device," an unclassified summary of a report …
(2023-07-11). Zelensky Slams NATO's Vague Commitment on Ukraine's Membership. news.antiwar.com NATO leaders issued a communiqué on Tuesday at the end of the first day of the alliance's summit in Vilnius that dealt with the issue of Ukraine's future membership. The communiqué said NATO would waive the Membership Action Plan (MAP) for Ukraine, which requires reforms to meet certain requirements. Waiving the MAP would speed up …
(2023-07-11). Saturday 7/8: How about this for Reparations? the walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel lobby | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2023-07-11). Put the Moxi, not Puny, in MUNI. indybay.org The progressive left hobbles itself in not believing the advocacy of socializing land values is worth the energy expended. Without a clear, principled aspiration articulated, a larger, wider, transformative social justice program is unlikely to emerge in public discourse, much less at the ballot.
(2023-07-11). Janet Yellen, playing the "good cop" routine in China? indybay.org Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in Beijing this week meeting with Chinese officials. But Western corporate media is trying to spin her role as a "good cop" for the NeoLiberal policy of coercing China to follow the USA-made "rules-based" international order.
(2023-07-11). Climate Hysteria: The Future of Traditional Farming and Healthcare in the Netherlands. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). The Uncertainty Principle of Power Politics: "Arrogance, Hubris, Stupidity, …" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Why Pfizer Stopped COVID Vax Trial. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Biden's Suicidal Economic Confrontation with China: Beijing Hits Back with Rare-earth Elements Restrictions. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Crimean Bridge Missile Attack Fails, Bringing No Results Ahead of NATO Summit. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Beijing's office market bouncing back, but rent stays under pressure. ecns.cn The demand from tech, media and entertainment, and telecommunications, energy and infrastructure sectors are rebounding in the capital's office market, but the rent will remain under downward pressure in the second half year.
(2023-07-11). Giant panda Fuhin re-appointed as traffic safety ambassador in Japan. ecns.cn Two-year-old giant panda Fuhin (Feng Bang in Chinese) at the Adventure World, a theme park in Shirahama, Japan, was re-appointed by Wakayama Prefecture police as "Traffic Safety Ambassador" for a one-year term, Kyodo News reported on Monday.
(2023-07-11). Solomon Islands opens embassy in China. ecns.cn The Solomon Islands opened its embassy in China on Tuesday. Its Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare attended the ceremony in Beijing.
(2023-07-11). Hong Kong considers more restrictions on imported Japanese food: John Lee Ka-chiu. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is considering more restrictions on imported food from Japan, said John Lee Ka-chiu, chief executive of the HKSAR, on Tuesday, local media outlet hk01 reported.
(2023-07-11). China to pilot network-free SIM card hardware wallet. ecns.cn Bank of China, China Telecom and China Unicom will jointly launch a SIM card hardware wallet on the e-CNY app, allowing digital RMB payments reliant on mobile phone's NFC function, according to the bank on Tuesday.
(2023-07-11). Sino-U.S. ties have global ramifications, expert says. ecns.cn China and the United States need to realize that their bilateral relations can affect countries around the world, experts said while calling for more efforts to understand the peaceful rise of China.
(2023-07-11). NPC to boost ties with Solomon Islands' Parliament. ecns.cn The National People's Congress of China hopes to strengthen friendly exchanges with the National Parliament of Solomon Islands, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the NPC Zhao Leji said, calling on legislatures of both countries to play their special roles in promoting bilateral ties.
(2023-07-11). Northbound traffic into mainland hits a peak. ecns.cn Traffic over the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge hit a peak on Saturday and Sunday, the second weekend after the northbound travel for Hong Kong vehicles program took effect on July 1.
(2023-07-11). China and Saudi Arabia together combat desertification. ecns.cn A conference was held in Lanzhou, Gansu province on Thursday to promote China-Saudi Arabia cooperation in green industry development and combating desertification.
(2023-07-11). Wang Yi to attend series of meetings in Indonesia. ecns.cn Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Communist Party of China Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, will attend a series of foreign ministers' meetings to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from Thursday to Friday.
(2023-07-11). Beijing brings schools to Xiong'an New Area. ecns.cn Three schools from Beijing, including a kindergarten, a primary school and a high school, will open branches in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei province, under an agreement signed on Friday.
(2023-07-11). Clear-air turbulence injures two passengers on Air China flight. ecns.cn Air China flight CA1524 from Shanghai to Beijing experienced severe clear-air turbulence Monday.
(2023-07-11). Insights | Bangladesh student: CPC lifts millions of people out of poverty,achieves noticeable accomplishment. ecns.cn "Foreign students in China have heard a lot about the achievements made by the Communist Party of China. I have seen by my own eyes," Sabbir Ahamed, an international student from Bangladesh, said in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2023-07-11). 20 years on, China's Three Gorges dam generates 1,600 TWh of electricity. ecns.cn China's Three Gorges Hydroelectric Power Station has generated a total of over1,600 terawatt-hours (TWh) of clean electricity since its first generator unit was put into operation 20 years ago.
(2023-07-11). China to restore additional 2 mln hectares of land by 2025: official. ecns.cn China will restore an additional land of over 2 million hectares by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) period, Wang Hong, the country's vice minister of natural resources said at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2023-07-11). Trending Citywalk gives new fashion of cultural tourism in China. ecns.cn In contrast to rushing past overcrowded tourist landmarks, the new trend has emerged as a popular alternative to explore bustling markets, ancient streets, and charming alleys at a leisurely pace.
(2023-07-11). Chinese, Belarusian senior officials hold talks in Beijing. ecns.cn China is willing to increase the import of high-quality products from Belarus and jointly promote the steady development of the China-Belarus Industrial Park.
(2023-07-11). China achieves mobile network algorithm verification powered by quantum computer. ecns.cn The China Mobile Research Institution (CMRI) and Origin Quantum Computing Technology Co have realized the first case of algorithm verification based on a real universal quantum computer in China, scientists said on Monday.
(2023-07-11). Culture Fact | Get ready for 'chufu'. ecns.cn The hottest and most sultry days of the year, dog days, or Sanfu in Chinese, came on Tuesday.
(2023-07-11). China Maritime Day marked in Shanghai. ecns.cn Tuesday marked the China Maritime Day and various activities were held in Shanghai.
(2023-07-11). Twin giant panda cubs born in South Korea. ecns.cn This is the first pair of giant panda cubs born overseas this year and the first set of giant panda twins born in South Korea. Giant panda Ai Bao and her mate Le Bao arrived in South Korea from China in 2016, becoming parents to Fu Bao in 2020.
(2023-07-11). Volcano erupts in Iceland. ecns.cn A volcano erupted on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, near the capital Reykjavik, following intense seismic activity in the area.
(2023-07-11). China's Guizhou ramps up efforts to boost green energy production. ecns.cn Southwest China's Guizhou Province has seen a robust expansion in the new-energy sector amid efforts to ramp up energy production. Seven clean energy projects have been put into production, with an average annual power generation capacity of 600 million kilowatt-hours.
(2023-07-11). Three Gorges hydropower station generates over 1.6 trln kWh of electricity in 20 years. ecns.cn The Three Gorges Hydroelectric Power Station on China's Yangtze River has generated over 1.6 trillion kWh of electricity in 20 years since its first generator unit was put into operation to generate electricity in July 2003, official data showed Monday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-07-11). 2 killed, 2 missing in northwest China landslide. ecns.cn Two people were killed and two others are missing after a landslide hit a village in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-07-11). Africa sets the course for Latin America and multipolarity. mronline.org 
The African continent, like the American continent, was subjected to colonization and intervention by European nations and, although the processes were different, there are common channels between the two histories, just as there are with Asia.
(2023-07-11). Cambodian Premier reminds Ukraine of the horrors of cluster bombs. mronline.org 
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen recalls Cambodia's "painful experience" with U.S.-dropped cluster munitions in the 1970s, which continue to cause casualties to this date.
(2023-07-11). NATO/CIA false flag operation in Račak in 1999 set precedent for similar operations in Syria and Ukraine that were designed to create a pretext for military intervention. mronline.org 
Clinton administration claimed Serbian forces massacred civilians when deaths at Raƒçak resulted from fighting between Serbian Army and terrorist Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), which Washington supported…
(2023-07-11). Starmer branded an 'absolute disgrace' at Durham Miners' Gala. mronline.org 
Durham Miners' Association general secretary Alan Mardghum said it was an absolute disgrace that the Labour leader had punished MPs for standing on picket lines in support of striking workers.
(2023-07-11). Checked Out: How LA Failed to Stop Landlords From Turning Low-Cost Housing Into Tourist Hotels. scheerpost.com 
Fifteen years ago, Los Angeles passed a law to preserve residential hotels as housing of last resort. Now, amid the homelessness crisis, some hotels may be violating that law by offering rooms to tourists.
(2023-07-11). Law That Made "Sex Work Industry More Dangerous" Upheld in Court. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-11). Open Letter to Cornel West. scheerpost.com 
By Elliot Sperber / CounterPunch Dear Dr. West, I was just sitting here thinking about your presidential campaign and started wondering whether you have any plans to launch a national university system. As you may know, John Quincy Adams had such an idea, two centuries ago, so it has that old pedigree (important to some …
(2023-07-11). Scott Ritter: NATO Summit, A Theater of the Absurd. scheerpost.com 
The unfulfilled goals and objectives from last year's meeting in Madrid loom over the Atlantic military alliance. When the membership meets in Vilnius this week, normalizing failure might best describe the most that can be accomplished.
(2023-07-11). The Fallout From the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision Has Already Begun. scheerpost.com 
Diversity advocates are pushing to end legacy admissions while conservatives are taking steps that will make it harder for students of color to go to college, critics say.
(2023-07-11). The Jenin Operation Didn't End. Phase Two Has Already Begun. scheerpost.com 
The Israeli army's bulldozers and airstrikes not only leveled Jenin refugee camp, but paved the way for the PA to return to the camp and reassert its influence. This is the unofficial second phase of the Jenin operation.
(2023-07-11). UPS-Teamsters Contract Negotiations Collapse—What Gig Work Has To Do With It. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-11). Greenwashing ExxonMobil's Oil Boom in Guyana. fpif.org The Biden administration is helping a consortium of oil companies led by ExxonMobil take advantage of an ongoing oil boom in Guyana by claiming that related deals will be beneficial to the environment. | Administration officials point to two such deals in particular: an oil company's purchase of carbon credits to safeguard Guyana's forests and a project underway to provide Guyana with electricity from offshore natural gas. These deals related to the oil boom, they argue, are enabling the country to protect its environment, even as oil companies continue pumping more and more oil from their offshore oil rigs. | "G…
(2023-07-11). Behind D.C.'s first Ukrainian restaurant. america.cgtn.com 
During a time of conflict in his home country, one chef is bringing his passion for cooking and Ukrainian culture to Washington, D.C. | CGTN's Frances Kuo meets the executive chef of the city's first Ukrainian restaurant.
(2023-07-11). Saturday 7/15: Banking Busts and Bailouts – A Marxist Look at Why and What Next. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., | San Francisco (near Ellis St.) | 7 blocks from Civic Center BART, on/near Muni #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49 | Wheelchair accessible | To participate via Zoom, please register:…
(2023-07-11). Selected Articles: Video: Nuclear War Between Russia and the US. "Nuclear Winter" globalresearch.ca 
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(2023-07-11). 70% want an end to native forest logging. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-11). Aotearoa: Unite union pushes for fair pay for hospitality workers. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-11). Costly amalgamations: the university merger mania. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-11). Ecosocialism 2023 strengthens the fight for a world beyond capitalism. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-11). ICAC finds Berejiklian acted corruptly and that's it. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-11). Korean community protests Fukushima waste plan. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-11). Labor must act on council demerger promises. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-11). Nauru's refugee stain and Australia's complicity. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-11). NSW gov't told not to demolish Explorer Street public housing. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-11). NSW legal groups call for new religious discrimination amendments to be rejected. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-11). Protest calls on Plibersek to halt defence housing project at Binybara. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-11). Jenin atrocity sparks call for Australia to ban all military exports to Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-11). Denver unveils new Chinatown mural. america.cgtn.com 
After several months of work, a mural commemorating Denver's old Chinatown district has now been completed.
(2023-07-11). Sunday 7/16: Tour: The Lives of Farmworkers in Half Moon Bay. indybay.org Meet at and carpool from: | Human Agenda office | 1590 Oakland Road, Suite B211 | San José, CA 95131…
(2023-07-11). Sunday 7/30: Tour: The Lives of Farmworkers in Watsonville. indybay.org Meet at and carpool from: | Human Agenda office | 1590 Oakland Road, Suite B211 | San José, CA 95131…
(2023-07-11). Provost's Visiting Professors scheme welcomes second cohort. imperial.ac.uk Three new professors join the programme to act as Provost's Visiting Professors alongside those appointed last year.
(2023-07-11). Major boost to cardiology research thanks to £1 million donation. imperial.ac.uk Philanthropic support from Mr Safwan Sobhan will accelerate work to diagnose and treat people with high risk of coronary heart disease.
(2023-07-11). Canada Must Take Action Following Israel's Assault on Jenin. socialistproject.ca 
(2023-07-11). Russian POWs used as human shields during Ukrainian demining operations. infobrics.org The case exposes very clearly Kiev's anti-humanitarian practices.
(2023-07-11). BRICS Is Evolving from China-Russia Dream to Potential U.S. Nightmare. infobrics.org Global interest among nations seeking to join the BRICS economic bloc led by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa is demonstrating its growing influence as a new geopolitical force with the potential to challenge the largely Western-led financial system…
(2023-07-11). BRICS Expansion Plan and Launching of BRICS Currency to Decrease Influence of US Dollar. infobrics.org The expansion of BRICS would be a major blow to the US dollar, which is currently the world's reserve currency. The US dollar is used in most international transactions, and it is also the currency of choice for many countries when they hold foreign reserves besides BRICS would enhance its global influence, creating a more balanced multipolar world order by including other emerging economies…
(2023-07-11). Economist Discusses BRICS Currency's Prospect of Becoming Global Currency. infobrics.org Economist Alexis Habiyaremye from the University of Johannesburg says that a proposed common BRICS currency, if used effectively and systematically for all trade transactions between BRICS nations, would "alleviate the burden on these countries to finance" the "disproportionate advantage that the dollar enjoyed in the international monetary system."
(2023-07-11). China hits back at entire Western industries with rare-earth elements restrictions. infobrics.org Even the Pentagon seems to be in quiet panic, as it announced the invoking of the Defense Production Act to boost the domestic mining and processing capacity of gallium and germanium. This is because gallium is one of the key elements used in the production of advanced AESA (active electronically scanned array) radars.
(2023-07-11). Chile: Having a Good Constitution Doesn't Guarantee Social Change. libya360.wordpress.com Taroa Zúñiga Silva Graffiti in Chile, attributed to the Communist Youth, reads "For an free education #Iwantanewconstitution" (Photo via Marcelo Bernal on Twitter) Taroa Zúñiga Silva speaks to Bárbara Navarrete, secretary-general of the Communist Youth of Chile. "We are a generation totally interested in taking power," says Bárbara Navarrete, the new secretary-general of the Communist Youth of…
(2023-07-11). NATO Summit in Vilnius: Stairways Change Directions. libya360.wordpress.com Julia Melnikova NATO demonstrates consistency in creating ordered chaos by returning to Cold War practices. On the other hand, the conservatism of the approach is aimed at cementing the status quo and will exhaust itself as soon as external conditions change. A structure adapted to positional actions in Europe will have to be rebuilt or…
(2023-07-11). From Affirmative Action To Reparations: Bridging Racial Economic Inequality. inequality.org The Supreme Court's latest attempt to mandate colorblindness amidst the reality of deep and widespread racial inequality has dealt another strong blow against affirmative action in higher education. Yet at the same time communities across the country are recognizing that racial inequality will only be addressed if policies are specifically designed to repair these divisions. …
(2023-07-11). Patients With Diabetes Turn to Crowdfunding for Expenses. jamanetwork.com Some people with diabetes, including about 27% who were insured, used online crowdfunding to cover costs linked to their health, according to an analysis of 313 randomly selected GoFundMe campaigns from patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
(2023-07-11). CMS Will Test New Value-Based Primary Care Model. jamanetwork.com Starting in July 2024, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin piloting the Making Care Primary Model at organizations in 8 states—Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, and Washington. In addition to improving care coordination, helping primary care clinicians connect with specialists, and strengthening connections with community-based organizations, the approach will likely reduce health care costs, the agency said in a statement.
(2023-07-11). Medicare Physician Payment in Need of Major Repair. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint examines Medicare physician payment flaws and needed reforms, including changes implemented by Congress, CMS, commercial payers, and physician employers.
(2023-07-11). The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Unethical Behavior. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint discusses the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and its flaws, including how they might be remedied by severing CMS dependence on Relative Value Update Committee estimates of time and intensity.
(2023-07-11). Bempedoic Acid for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Statin-Intolerant Patients. jamanetwork.com This 32-country randomized clinical trial assesses the effects of bempedoic acid on cardiovascular outcomes in statin-intolerant patients receiving bempedoic acid vs placebo for primary prevention of a first major adverse cardiovascular event.
(2023-07-11). Bempedoic Acid for High-Risk Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. jamanetwork.com Statin therapy is the mainstay of lipid-lowering therapy for the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). But 5% to 10% of patients are unable to tolerate a statin at any dose or at a dose high enough to achieve patient-specific target levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), most commonly due to muscle-related symptoms. Statin-intolerant patients have historically had few therapeutic options: ezetimibe produces only modest reductions in LDL-C levels, and proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors are indicated for primary prevention only if the patient is…
(2023-07-11). Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Patterns Among Beneficiaries With Multiple Chronic Conditions. jamanetwork.com This study examines whether Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees with more chronic conditions were more likely to disenroll when MA enrollment grew rapidly from 2009 to 2019.
(2023-07-11). Obstacles to Care Mount 1 Year After Dobbs Decision. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint discusses the ramifications of the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization decision by the US Supreme Court and the state of reproductive health care in the US.
(2023-07-11). Prophylaxis Against Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in Adults. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Insights Clinical Update discusses current recommendations regarding prevention of Pneumocystis pneumonia in patients who are immunocompromised.
(2023-07-11). Cushing Syndrome—A Review. jamanetwork.com This review summarizes current evidence regarding diagnosis and treatment of Cushing syndrome due to endogenous overproduction of cortisol.
(2023-07-11). Of High Risk Plans and Poetry. jamanetwork.com Mother and daughter, breast oncologist and patient: the poem "Thirty-Five" brims with loaded dualities that deftly illuminate the poet's layered feelings about her increased risk of breast cancer. The alchemy of poetry allows her to inhabit 2 places at once, present and past, in the doctor's office undergoing a clinical breast exam and at home with her mother as she helps her recover from having her "heavy breasts…cut away." The poet's unerring eye for detail communicates the particularly unnerving tension between risk and intimacy, in such lines as "The doctor asks me to sit up, hands me a/print-out fortune, p…
(2023-07-11). Cytisinicline for Smoking Cessation. jamanetwork.com This randomized trial compares the efficacy and tolerability of 2 durations of cytisinicline treatment (6 or 12 weeks) vs placebo for smoking cessation in adults who smoked cigarettes daily.
(2023-07-11). Rapid Whole-Genomic Sequencing in Infants With a Suspected Genetic Disorder. jamanetwork.com This prospective multicenter study of 400 hospitalized infants with a suspected genetic disorder evaluated rates of molecular diagnostic yield, time to return of results, and clinical utility by comparing between genomic sequencing and targeted neonatal gene-sequencing testing.
(2023-07-11). DNA Sequencing in Adults With Acute Myeloid Leukemia to Detect Residual Disease Prior to Hematopoietic Cell Transplant—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Dr Khaire and colleagues for their interest in our study, and for their agreement that the study provides strong evidence that the detection of persistent FLT3-ITD or NPM1 variants in the blood samples of adults during first remission from AML prior to allogeneic transplant is associated with increased posttransplant relapse and death, compared with those testing negative.
(2023-07-11). A Review of Glioblastoma and Other Primary Brain Malignancies—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In response to our recent Review, Dr Wang raises several interesting points regarding the use of prophylaxis against P jirovecii pneumonia in patients with glioma, but conflates 2 different clinical scenarios. The first is P jirovecii pneumonia prophylaxis in the setting of long-term steroid use (>4 weeks), as discussed in our Review. The second scenario is empirical P jirovecii pneumonia prophylaxis in the setting of chemoradiation, which is the scenario addressed in the article cited by Wang.
(2023-07-11). Intrapartum Azithromycin vs Placebo for Neonatal Sepsis—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We appreciate the comments by Dr Gu and colleagues about our study that evaluated the effect of oral intrapartum azithromycin vs placebo on neonatal sepsis or death. This double-blind randomized clinical trial of 11‚ÄØ983 birthing parents and their newborns in The Gambia and Burkina Faso found that azithromycin did not reduce neonatal sepsis or mortality, but did reduce the incidence of several secondary end points, such as mastitis in birthing parents and skin infections in neonates.
(2023-07-11). DNA Sequencing in Adults With Acute Myeloid Leukemia to Detect Residual Disease Prior to Hematopoietic Cell Transplant. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study showed pretransplant persistence of FLT3 internal tandem duplication (FLT3-ITD) and NPM1 variants in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) to be an effective predictor of posttransplant relapse. We have several observations about this study.
(2023-07-11). A Review of Glioblastoma and Other Primary Brain Malignancies. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The recent Review about primary brain malignancies in adults recommended that "patients receiving the equivalent of prednisone 20 mg daily for more than a month…should receive prophylaxis for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia." In Table 1 in the article, the authors listed the 4 recommended P jirovecii pneumonia prophylaxis medications with their doses and highlighted sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim as the "preferred" agent with the justification that it "reduces incidence of P jirovecii pneumonia in non-HIV immunocompromised individuals from 6.2% to 0.2%." Although they provided 1 corresponding cita…
(2023-07-11). Intrapartum Azithromycin vs Placebo for Neonatal Sepsis. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We have several comments about the recent randomized clinical trial that investigated the effect of intrapartum azithromycin on neonatal sepsis and death.
(2023-07-11). Cytisinicline to Speed Smoking Cessation in the United States. jamanetwork.com In 1984, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved nicotine gum as the first pharmacotherapy for cigarette smoking cessation. Other types of nicotine replacement therapy have followed (nicotine lozenges, transdermal patches, inhaler, and a nasal spray), and in 1997, the first non-nicotine pharmacotherapy, bupriopion, was approved. The FDA has not approved a new drug with an indication for smoking cessation since varenicline was approved in 2006. For over a decade, more than 50% of US adults who smoke have attempted to quit at least once each year, with around 7% of those who smoke achieving abstinence ea…
(2023-07-11). The Other Americans: Bukele's Concentration of Power in El Salvador. progressive.org A constitutional provision prohibits re-election in the Central American country, but Nayib Bukele has continued to concentrate power around himself and his political party and utilized his co-optation of the courts to get around the ban.
(2023-07-11). Canada: Thousands of dockworkers strike in British Columbia. greenleft.org.au 
About 7400 Canadian port workers, members of the ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union), have been on strike at more than 30 ports across British Columbia since July 1, reports Jeff Shantz.
(2023-07-11). 'Work Requirements' Or Real Jobs? popularresistance.org When I heard the debt-ceiling deal would target people in their fifties for new work requirements to get food stamps, I thought about my brother. | As a young man in the Navy, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes—that's the one where your body attacks your pancreas, and you need insulin to stay alive. At the time, treatment options were limited, and the Navy discharged him. But thanks to the V.A. and medical advances, he was OK. | He's a talented mechanic, had steady work, and raised two wonderful kids. In his fifties, though, the toll of the disease meant a lot of sick days. Too many for his employers.
(2023-07-11). Caring for an aging population. america.cgtn.com 
July 11th marks World Population Day, a day to focus on the world's ever-changing demographics. Here in the U.S., the population is aging fast, while becoming more diverse.
(2023-07-11). Australian Prime Minister Should Keep Up The Pressure On Washington. popularresistance.org When I was at the CIA, I was taught that David Hicks was a very bad man. As a teenager in Australia, I was told, his school principal once called him "one of the most troublesome kids." He was expelled from school at the age of 14 and began using alcohol, and drugs. He was particularly fond of stealing cars, according to a former partner. He was later accused of beating his girlfriend, although no charges were ever filed. | In 1999, Hicks converted to Islam and began studying the faith's fundamentalist Wahhabi strain at a Saudi-funded mosque in Adelaide, Australia.
(2023-07-11). Weaponization of Mosquitos? The Malaria Vaccine's Success Story Hides Legitimate Concerns. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). #ShutDownNation: Admitted by former Israeli PMs. Ignored by Western media. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-07-11). 2023 California Buffalo Soldiers Day Weekend – July 28-30, 2023. indybay.org 2023 California Buffalo Soldiers Day we continue to build off the US Congressional Buffalo Soldier Official Study while seeking official California State recognition for…
(2023-07-11). British intelligence in the dock for CIA torture. thegrayzone.com Recent developments raise the prospect that British intelligence agents could finally face justice for their little-known role in the CIA's global torture program. Britain's foreign and domestic intelligence apparatus is facing scrutiny by a tribunal tasked with intelligence oversight. On May 26, London's infamously opaque Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) unanimously issued a landmark ruling which means the complaints of two Saudis brutally tortured at CIA black sites and jailed for years in Guantanamo Bay can finally be heard, at least …
(2023-07-11). Saturday 9/30: 5th Annual Bay Area Chuseok (Korean Harvest) Festival. indybay.org Presidio Main Parade Lawn…
(2023-07-11). Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Should Keep Up the Pressure on Washington and Demand the Release of Julian Assange. covertactionmagazine.com
(2023-07-11). Slingshot: 'Work Requirements' or Real Jobs? labornotes.org
(2023-07-11). US-backed militia abducts young men in 'recruitment' campaign in eastern Syria. new.thecradle.co
(2023-07-11). Nicaragua: Fifth Anniversary Of Coup Attempt, Conflicting Accounts Persist. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-11). Zaporizhzhia and the danger of media blinders in war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2023-07-11). How America's Billionaires Rule. theduran.com
(2023-07-11). How the Supreme Court blocked Alabama's effort to dilute Black voting power. splcenter.org
(2023-07-11). Cuba's Foreign Minister Condemns EU's Lack of Transparency Ahead of CELAC—EU Summit. orinocotribune.com The European side aims to hide content of the debates and organize parallel forums to the event. | On Monday, Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez condemned the lack of transparency and the manipulative conduct of the European Union (EU) in the preparation of the third CELAC—EU Summit. | "I denounce the lack of transparency and the manipulative conduct of the European Union in the preparation of the III #CelacUE Summit, which seriously jeopardize the success of the meeting. There is little time left, but it is not too late to avoid failure," wrote Rodríguez on social media. | Denuncio la falta de transp…
(2023-07-11). Judge Napolitano and I Talk Turkey and Prigozhin. sonar21.com Strange times. Turkey made its move on the eve of the NATO Summit by giving the green-light for Sweden's admission to Club NATO in exchange for Europe "promising" to let…
(2023-07-11). Federal Court Stops Construction Of Mountain Valley Pipeline. popularresistance.org Late Monday afternoon, a three-judge panel of 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay of construction while it considers arguments that Congress violated the separation of powers doctrine when it passed a law expediting completion of the controversial project. | The brief order came from Chief Judge Roger Gregory and Judges Stephanie Thacker and James Wynn. The same three judges have set aside nearly a dozen permits issued to Mountain Valley over the past five years. | The case involved a challenge, filed by The Wilderness Society, of a provision in the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which suspended the feder…
(2023-07-11). Reform Caucus in Amazon Labor Union Sues Board to Hold Leadership Election. truthout.org One year after the landmark union victory at the Amazon warehouse JFK8 on Staten Island, New York, the brightly colored posters that once adorned the glass at the iconic bus stop in front of the plant are gone. This was the bus stop from which Chris Smalls, Derrick Palmer, Connor Spence, Gerald Bryson, Jordan Flowers, and others launched an insurrection that won an unprecedented union… |
(2023-07-11). What to expect from NATO summit 2023. peoplesdispatch.org The NATO Vilnius summit's decisions will reckon with the ground reality of the withering of NATO's hopes to defeat Russia in the battlefield. Thus, it is slowly emerging that there shall not be a NATO membership for Ukraine…
(2023-07-11). Preview: What to Look for in the June CPI. cepr.net (The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) is scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday, June 12 at 8: 30 AM Eastern Time.) Inflation is likely to continue on its downward course in June. The core CPI, which came in at 0.4 percent in May for the third consecutive month, should edge downward …
(2023-07-11). America's lost promise of economic rights. therealnews.com 
Inequality lies at the heart of contemporary American politics—from the dizzying power of corporations and the billionaire class to the racialized and gendered dimensions of wealth and income disparities. Yet the question of economic justice, as well as the struggle to attain it, also has long historical roots. Mark Paul joins The Marc Steiner Show to discuss his new book,
(2023-07-11). Celebrating The Sandinista Revolution, Ongoing Resistance To US Intervention. popularresistance.org On July 19, Nicaraguans will celebrate the 44th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution. This month also marks the fifth anniversary of the defeat of the US-backed coup attempt against President Daniel Ortega. Clearing the FOG speaks with solidarity activist and journalist John Perry, who is based in Masaya, about the state of the revolution today and what happened in 2018. Perry has been writing a series of articles about the role of the US and Catholic Church in the violent road blockades, attacks on Sandinista supporters, police and bystanders, and the destruction of public infrastructure. He also exposed the…
(2023-07-11). Will AI change the music industry? america.cgtn.com 
CGTN's Mark Niu examines how AI is leaving people wondering whether AI will change the industry for better or worse.
(2023-07-11). Stop Biden from Sending Cluster Bombs to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Sunday 8/6: Climate Emotions and Activism: A Psychologist's Perspective on the Climate Emergency. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-07-11). Should There Be A Supreme Court? popularresistance.org Vested interests create "checks and balances" primarily to make political systems non-responsive to demands for social reform. Historically, therefore, the checks are politically unbalanced in practice. Instead of producing a happy medium, their effect often has been to check the power of the people to assert their interests at the expense of the more powerful. Real reform requires a revolution — often repeated attempts. The Roman Republic suffered five centuries of fighting to redistribute land and cancel debts, all of which failed as the oligarchy's "checks" imposed deepening economic dependency and imbal…
(2023-07-11). Palestinians Removed from Jerusalem Home to Make Way for Israeli Settler Takeover. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Yellen's Visit To China Has Failed. popularresistance.org Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen visited China. There she tried to press the worlds biggest economy on several issues. Yellen's visit failed to achieve anything. She had some talks with Chinese officials but achieved nothing. She lectured and made demands that no one in China will be willing to fulfill. The Chinese side for one seems unimpressed by her performance: | Yellen mentioned multiple times the US is seeking a healthy competition with China rather than a "winner-take-all" approach. While this may sound good, the key lies in how we define "healthy competition." Is it a US-style one in which the geopoliti…
(2023-07-11). Tuesday 7/11: Banking on a Safe World: Divest from Nuclear Weapons & Fossil Fuels w/ Indigenous Leaders. indybay.org Online event via Zoom…
(2023-07-11). Monday 7/17: Banking on a Safe World: Divesting from Nuclear Weapons & Fossil Fuels. indybay.org Online event via Zoom…
(2023-07-11). Beware Europe's New Green Colonialism. fpif.org
(2023-07-11). Strategic "Analysis" From US General… smoothiex12.blogspot.com If… else, if… else, if… else and on, and on, and on. Enjoy)))
(2023-07-11). Cuba's Civil Society Denounces Exclusions and Lack of Transparency of CELAC-EU Social Forum. orinocotribune.com Several civil society organizations of Cuba denounced a lack of transparency and exclusions from a social forum prior to the CELAC-EU Summit that will take place in Brussels on July 17-18. | On Friday, July 7, the Cuban Association of the United Nations (ACNU), which represents these civil society organizations, condemned the lack of timely information and the exclusion of participants of Cuban civil society, youths and local authorities from the forum, convened by the European Union (EU) during July 13-14. | At a press conference held in Havana on Friday, ACNU President Norma Goicochea criticized the proposed fo…
(2023-07-11). Palestinian Prisoners Call For The Freedom Of Palestine Action Prisoners. popularresistance.org From inside Israeli jails, the Palestinian Prisoners' Movement has issued a statement demanding the freedom of Palestine Action prisoners held in British jails. Six activists from Palestine Action are currently detained, and over 100 more are facing custodial sentences, for disrupting the British manufacture of Israeli weaponry [1] [2]. | On Wednesday 5th July, nearly 80 public figures including celebrities, activists, academics and lawyers issued a statement of solidarity saying "We demand the charges are dropped against those already incarcerated and at risk of prison over their work to disrupt the criminal pro…
(2023-07-11). The Rise and Rise of the Cult of the Ego. indybay.org All types of people are convinced to buy something to ward off feelings of inner emptiness. A mix of clickbait hyper-capitalism will hoodwink an entire generation.
(2023-07-11). A dark day for peace: Communists slam Sweden's likely accession to NATO. peoplesdispatch.org As Turkey agreed to lift its veto on Sweden's accession to NATO, communists in these countries condemned the expanding footprint of the military alliance and the accompanying militarization…
(2023-07-11). Cuban president slams US for "genocidal act" of depriving Cubans of oxygen during the pandemic. peoplesdispatch.org Cuba was prohibited from accessing spare parts for their only oxygen plant as well as importing medical oxygen due to the blockade, as COVID-19 ran rampant…
(2023-07-11). Israel has turned all of occupied Palestine into an open air prison, says UN expert's report. peoplesdispatch.org 
A report by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says that apart from physically arresting over 800,000 Palestinians, including tens of thousands of children, Israel also controls the movement of millions through barriers, permits, and illegal settlements…
(2023-07-11). Kurds protest death threat to imprisoned leader Abdullah àñcalan. greenleft.org.au 
Kurds and their supporters in France, Germany, and Switzerland protested on July 8 over new death threats against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) leader Abdullah àñcalan who has been imprisoned by the Turkish state for the past 24 years, reports Peter Boyle.
(2023-07-11). US Treasury Janet Yellen's Visit to China: Seeking Fake Harmony or Dishing Out Threats? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Did Yevgeny Prigozhin Really Lead an Armed Rebellion in Russia? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). The Occupation and Jewish Values. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Here's How Organizing to Abolish the Prison Industrial Complex Works in Practice. truthout.org As more activists embrace abolition of the prison industrial complex, here's what this work demands of us in practice. In the early 2000s, I sat in an organizing meeting discussing how to prevent a new prison from being built. After listening to several people talk about ways our coalition could encourage the prison to be sited somewhere else or on a smaller footprint, I wondered aloud if we… |
(2023-07-11). Video: Shadow World. "The World's Largest and Most Corrupt Arms Deals" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). México: Nuestro respaldo total al EZLN. indybay.org MÉXICO | Congreso Nacional Indígena | ANTE LA GUERRA QUE RECORRE AL PAÂS: NUESTRO RESPALDO TOTAL AL EZLN…
(2023-07-11). Ecuador: Resistencias para defender el agua, la vida y el territorio. indybay.org Ecuador: CONAIE y Frente Nacional Antiminero, Resistencias para defender el agua, la vida y el territorio…
(2023-07-11). Federal Court Makes This July 4th a True Independence Day. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Sunday 7/9: "We Need and We Demand: A Whole New Way to Live, A Fundamentally Different System" indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…
(2023-07-11). China calls for the UN to displace people and financialise the natural world in the name of "biodiversity" expose-news.com China's minister of ecology and environment, speaking at the United Nations, called for a collective effort to implement a global biodiversity framework. A framework which will displace an estimated 300 million indigenous …
(2023-07-11). Claims that UK's temperature last month was "the hottest since records began" is a lie. expose-news.com The year 2023 will go down as "The Return of Climate Crisis." We had a few wonderful years of pandemic-led reprieve, but now all CO2 cylinders are once again firing. Last week, …
(2023-07-11). Friday 8/4: Ship of Fools: A Giant Puppet Odyssey. indybay.org Jean Sweeney Open Space Park | 1925 Sherman St, Alameda CA 94501…
(2023-07-11). It's Hard To Engage In China-Bashing Without Tripping On Contradictions. popularresistance.org The contradictions of China-bashing in the United States begin with how often it is flat-out untrue. The Wall Street Journal reports that the "Chinese spy" balloon that President Joe Biden shot down with immense patriotic fanfare in February 2023 did not in fact transmit pictures or anything else to China. White House economists have been trying to excuse persistent U.S. inflation saying it is a global problem and inflation is worse elsewhere in the world. China's inflation rate is 0.7 percent year-on-year. Financial media outlets stress how China's GDP growth rate is lower than it used to be. China now estimates…
(2023-07-11). U.S. Plans Naval Logistics Hubs in India to Counter China. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). 25 Truths About the Death of Young Nahel in France. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Thursday 7/20: BIPOC Bonfires. indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History | 1305 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz…
(2023-07-11). Meet the TV Meteorologist Who Quit After Facing Death Threats for Explaining Climate Crisis on Air. democracynow.org 
Chris Gloninger resigned from his position as chief meteorologist for KCCI-TV in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday after receiving death threats as a direct result of reporting on climate change. One man behind the emails has pleaded guilty to harassment. We speak with Gloninger, now a senior climate scientist at the Woods Hole Group, about the difficulties scientists and journalists face when reporting on the climate crisis. "Meteorologists need to be doing this more, not less," says Gloninger.
(2023-07-11). Headlines for July 11, 2023. democracynow.org Turkey Drops Opposition to Sweden's Membership as NATO Summit Opens in Lithuania, Kremlin Says Putin Spoke with Wagner Group Leaders, Including Prigozhin, After Mutiny , Historic Floods Hit Northeastern U.S. as Heat Wave Bakes Southern States, Witnesses Say Palestinian Shot by Israeli Troops Was Left to Bleed Out at Checkpoint, Protests Erupt as Israeli Lawmakers Advance Bill to Gut Judiciary, U.S. and Israel Launch Joint War Games, Rights Groups Condemn Tunisia's Government for Abandoning Asylum Seekers at Libyan Border, Iowa's GOP-Controlled Legislature Convenes Special Session to Consider Abo…
(2023-07-11). Human Rights Activists Warn Climate-Induced Heat Waves Are Killing Asylum Seekers at the Border. democracynow.org 
A massive heat dome is starting to engulf the southern United States this week. It could grow to be one of the worst in the region's history, breaking records for intensity and longevity and impacting some 50 million people in Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Southern California and Nevada. Heat domes are a key part of heat waves and have become hotter and longer due to climate change, making heat the leading cause of weather-related death in the United States. Along the Southwest border, more than 100 migrants have already died from heat this year amid the Biden administration's continued crackdo…
(2023-07-11). "A Historic Mistake": Swedish Peace Activist Decries Move to Join NATO & Abandon Neutrality. democracynow.org 
Sweden may soon join NATO after over a year of negotiations with Turkey over its bid for accession to the transatlantic military alliance. Turkey's right-wing President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan had staunchly opposed Sweden's bid due to the country's strong presence of Kurdish exiles, including members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party, which Turkey considers a "terrorist" organization. Erdoƒüan attributed his unexpected change of heart to Turkey's own bid to join the European Union, which has been stalled for years, suggesting he will open the door…
(2023-07-11). Texas Governor Outlaws Life-Saving Water Breaks for Workers as Climate Crisis Fuels Heat Waves. democracynow.org 
We take a closer look at the impact of the massive heat dome in Texas, where extreme heat is bearing down on some of the state's most vulnerable populations, including workers and prisoners. At least three people have died after working in triple-digit heat, just as Republican Governor Greg Abbott signs into law a new measure that overrides mandatory water breaks for workers. Meanwhile, 32 people have been reported to have died in Texas prisons, most of which lack air conditioning and are prone to increased rates of heat-induced cardiac events. We are joined on Democracy Now! by Steven Monacelli in Dallas,…
(2023-07-11). "Mission Creep": Katrina vanden Heuvel on Ukraine's Push to Join NATO & U.S. Plan to Send Cluster Bombs. democracynow.org 
At today's NATO summit in Lithuania, member countries are expected to debate Ukraine's request to join the military alliance, which would provide additional military support for its war with Russia. Opponents to Ukrainian membership, however, warn that such a move would needlessly escalate what Russia sees as a proxy war with the United States against NATO encroachment on its western border. For more, we speak to journalist Katrina vanden Heuvel, whose recent piece for The Guardian, co-authored with James Carden, is headlined "Now is not the time for Ukraine to join NATO."…
(2023-07-11). Biden Nominates Well Known Criminal. leecamp.com
(2023-07-11). French Prez Considers Some Dictator Moves. leecamp.com
(2023-07-11). One Type Of Wild Animal Is Going After Rich People. leecamp.com
(2023-07-11). Colombia to Chair CELAC for the First Time in 2025. orinocotribune.com The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) unanimously elected Colombia to assume the association's pro tempore presidency for the first time in 2025. The decision was made by consensus of the 32 countries that make up CELAC during a meeting of foreign ministers on Friday. | "The designation of Colombia in the 'pro tempore' presidency of this mechanism implies that the country will more decisively lead integration processes of our region with the other regional blocs and powers of the world, positioning the interests of the national government and the consensus of the region," said the Colombian…
(2023-07-11). Criminal Sanctions: Washington Extends Authorization of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Exports to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The US government extended the authorization of liquefied petroleum gas exports to Venezuela. According to a "Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this general license, all transactions related to the exportation or reexportation, directly or indirectly, of liquefied petroleum gas to Venezuela,…
(2023-07-11). 22 July, Vancouver: Stand for Palestine: Shut Elbit Down! samidoun.net 
Join us on Saturday, July 22 at 2 pm at Denman and Davie in Vancouver to Stand for Palestine with information, music and speeches, before we proceed to Scotiabank with a message: Shut Elbit Down! On July 3, the Israeli occupation forces attacked and invaded Jenin city and refugee camp; on July 11, occupation forces …
(2023-07-11). Free Mohammed Abu Sakha! Palestinian circus artist in administrative detention. samidoun.net 
On Monday, 10 July, an Israeli occupation military court ordered Palestinian circus artist Mohammed Abu Sakha to six months in admininistrative detention, imprisonment without charge or trial. In the past year, the use of administrative detention to target Palestinians has spiked dramatically, with approximately 1,083 Palestinians currently jailed without charge or trial, over one-fifth of …
(2023-07-11). Another death in custody at Bristol's HMP Eastwood Park. thecanary.co Content warning: contains descriptions of prison violence, self-harm, and suicide Another prisoner has died in custody at Bristol's HMP Eastwood Park. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed to the Canary that an individual died in the prison on 10 June 2023. This is is part of a repeated pattern of deaths in custody at the …
(2023-07-11). In Chile, having a good constitution doesn't guarantee social change. peoplesdispatch.org "We are a generation totally interested in taking power," says
(2023-07-11). Can Washington be Saved from Itself at the NATO Summit? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Public Order Act: latest anti-worker legislation to outlaw protests and strikes. thecommunists.org The Public Order Act (POA) 2023 is another extreme limitation of, and general attack on, the civil liberties of protesters who want to stay within the legally acceptable rules while expressing their displeasure over any aspect of government policy, or who are trying to fight against a bellicose hostile employer. The truth that has not …
(2023-07-11). Farmland Lost Is Farmland Lost Forever. Under the Guise of Climate Change. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Wednesday 7/19: Renters' Rights Clinic in West Oakland. indybay.org Oakland Public Library: West Oakland Branch | 1801 Adeline Street | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2023-07-11). China's further development has priority. indybay.org The focus of Chinese policy remains the economic and social development of the country… Despite the enormous successes in economic and social development, there is still a long way to go before China catches up and can also keep up with the rich industrialized countries in terms of per capita economic output.
(2023-07-11). UK's University and College Union steps up efforts to end higher education workers' struggle. wsws.org In an attempt to shut down the boycott entirely, the UCU agreed last week to a new meeting with the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA). Since imposing a pay deal of between 5 and 8 percent in March, the UCEA has insisted it will not consider any further increase.
(2023-07-11). Netanyahu presses ahead with neutering the judiciary, mobilising the police to suppress protests. wsws.org With Tuesday designated a "Day of Resistance," they are protesting against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right and ultra-religious government's introduction of legislation aimed at curtailing the powers of the judiciary as the crucial step toward assuming dictatorial powers.
(2023-07-11). Dockworkers' union spouts "internationalist" rhetoric, while conniving to sell out strike at Canada's West Coast ports. wsws.org At a rally attended by hundreds of workers in Vancouver on Sunday, the ILWU downplayed the imminent danger of strike-breaking legislation. Above all, it issued no call to mobilize the working class across Canada and its 22,000 US West Coast members—themselves without a contract for over a year—to defeat such an attack.
(2023-07-11). Japan to dump Fukushima radioactive water into Pacific Ocean. wsws.org The decision to discharge radioactive water accumulated after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster has provoked opposition in Japan itself, as well as in neighbouring countries, over the potential impact on the environment and human health.
(2023-07-11). Turkish President Erdogan gives go-ahead for Sweden's NATO membership. wsws.org The announcement came on the eve of NATO's Vilnius summit, where a major escalation of the war on Russia will be discussed.
(2023-07-11). Putin met with Prigozhin and Wagner commanders days after insurrection. wsws.org In the two weeks that have followed the coup attempt, the Kremlin's official line has been marked, despite many countless twists and turns, by an extraordinary degree of leniency toward Wagner.
(2023-07-11). NATO summit in Vilnius: War plotting at the site of a historic crime. wsws.org Vilnius, once known as the "Jerusalem of Europe," was the site of some of the largest and most barbaric massacres in the history of the Nazi-led destruction of European Jewry.
(2023-07-11). Australian PM boosts involvement in Ukraine war and hails arms export deal with Germany. wsws.org Albanese's visit to Berlin, on his way to the NATO summit, further points to the development of a war economy, closely linked to those of the US and its allies, all of which are militarising rapidly.
(2023-07-11). Why were tanks and soldiers paraded through the streets of Adelaide, Australia? wsws.org People have responded with shock and anger to the military display, with many likening it to something that would be seen under a militarised, dictatorial regime.
(2023-07-11). As scab freighters arrive at US ports to avoid strike in Canada, US dockworker calls for joint strike action across North America. wsws.org The Ever Safety and the MSC Sara Elena are the first of many ships being diverted from striking ports in Canada to American ports to be unloaded. "It would be a slap in the face if they unload that cargo," one worker said. "It would really hurt their strike."
(2023-07-11). Nebraska mother faces two-year sentence for providing daughter with abortion pills. wsws.org The prosecution of Jessica Burgess and her daughter demonstrates that the aggressive criminalization of abortion is on the rise one year after of the illegitimate and undemocratic US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
(2023-07-11). Biden appoints senior economic advisor as White House point man in UAW contract talks. wsws.org The appointment underscores Biden's determination to use all means to beat back demands by autoworkers for serious improvement in the 2023 contract.
(2023-07-11). 10 years since the Chicago school closings: The legacy of the CTU's CORE faction. wsws.org The real legacy of CORE is the continued decimation of public education, highlighted by the closure of 50 schools following the defeat of the 2012 teachers strike, with this June marking the 10-year anniversary of those closures.
(2023-07-11). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Two workers died in an explosion at a Pemex oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico while workers at Alaska's White Pass & Yukon Route took a strike vote after six years of fruitless talks.
(2023-07-11). Yellen offers no concessions in economic push against China. wsws.org One of her central aims was to promote the fiction that the widespread technology bans are only related to possible military use and not aimed at crippling Chinese economic advances in this area.
(2023-07-11). New York City's austerity budget—worse is yet to come. wsws.org The $107 billion New York City budget restores some programs that the city's right-wing Democratic Mayor Eric Adams hoped to cut, cuts other essential services and delays a much more massive program of austerity to the following months and years.
(2023-07-11). 2 firefighters dead and at least 6 injured in effort to extinguish cargo ship blaze at Port Newark, New Jersey. wsws.org Reports indicate that the personnel and equipment resources initially mobilized to battle the blaze were inadequate to the task, allowing the fire to grow and overtake the firefighters.
(2023-07-11). The German budget 2024—a declaration of war on the working class. wsws.org Immediately following the outbreak of the Ukraine war, the German government announced the biggest rearmament programme since Hitler. Now the enormous costs of this are being passed onto the working class through austerity and social cutbacks.
(2023-07-11). America Is Using NATO's Carrot-and-Stick Strategy to Perpetuate the War in Ukraine. strategic-culture.org 
Join us on , , and . | In the run-up to next Tuesday's NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, and the subsequent meeting of defence ministers in Brussels, Belgium, a few days later, Ukraine's possible accession to the Western mi…
(2023-07-11). Open Letter to His Holiness, Pope Francis I, Bishop of Rome. strategic-culture.org
(2023-07-11). Our Biggest Errors in Afghanistan and What We Should Learn from Them. strategic-culture.org
(2023-07-11). Minneapolis Climate Justice Committee demands polluters relocate. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On July 9, 40 activists, organizers and community members gathered to rally for environmental justice. The Climate Justice Committee (CJC) organized this rally as a kickoff event for their new campaign to force two heavy polluters, Bituminous Roadways and Smith Foundry, out of the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis. | Over the past couple months, the people of Minneapolis have been celebrating their success of winning a major environmental justice fight against the demolition of the Roof Depot in the East Phillips neighborhood. While the people continue to celebrate this win, the CJC has…
(2023-07-11). International Group of Lawyers Join Forces to Oppose WHO's Power Grab. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). US deepens Ukraine conflict by promising cluster bombs, which target civilians. liberationnews.org 
As war goes on, the U.S. continues to escalate it, and to get more and more directly involved.
(2023-07-11). üéß MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: Dude, Where's My Car? (w/ Devon Young). levernews.com 
(2023-07-11). Yale University-Mayo Clinic CERSI Receive up to $50 Million FDA Grant to Advance Medical Research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Yale University-Mayo Clinic Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI), a joint effort between Yale University, Mayo Clinic and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct research and develop tools to support regulatory decision-making, has received renewed FDA funding to advance its efforts to improve public health. The renewed funding — spanning 5 years and up to $50 million —will support a wide range of research projects focused on areas such as the development of…
(2023-07-11). Why LGBTQ+ adults should pay attention to heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Recent studies reveal a concerning trend in the cardiovascular health of LGBTQ+ adults. They experience worse heart health compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers. LGBTQ+ people also tend to have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Rekha Mankad, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what may be putting LGBTQ+ adults at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and what can be done to lower their risk. Watch: The Mayo…
(2023-07-11). PAD: The other arterial disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs and brain. Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased. This condition, called peripheral artery disease, or PAD, narrows arteries and reduces blood flow due to a buildup of fatty deposits on the artery walls. This can cause claudication, which is muscle…
(2023-07-11). West Nile virus: What you need to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Female Culex mosquito, courtesy: CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed reports of West Nile virus in 10 states. The bite of an infected mosquito most commonly spreads the virus. "West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the U.S.," says Dr. Bobbi Pritt, director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. It's a flavivirus —a specific type of RNA virus that can infect humans, birds and horses. "West Nile virus is…
(2023-07-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Work with your hands? Watch out for carpal tunnel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a homebuilder and have begun experiencing numbness and tingling in my hands. Sometimes I drop things because I can't get a good grip. A friend suggested I might have carpal tunnel syndrome. But doesn't that mostly affect people who use computers all day? Can you explain more about the condition? ANSWER: Working with your hands day after day can take a toll on them, causing pain, numbness and weakness. Carpal tunnel syndrome is…
(2023-07-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Where is the kidney stone belt? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Where you live, what you eat and how much you drink may tell healthcare professionals more about your risk of developing kidney stones than you think. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, describes intense weather areas, such as the South and Southwest, as the kidney stone belt. This is where research shows kidney stones are more prevalent. Dehydration in these hot climates, combined with certain diets, are increasing risks that can result in…
(2023-07-11). Science Saturday: Mom's experience inspires undergraduate to pursue career in cancer research and medicine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Summertime is ideal for exploring possible life paths. For undergraduate students joining Mayo's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program, the experience is sometimes the first step toward a career in biomedical research and medicine. As of June, the 2023 class of SURF students — 164 undergraduates who were selected from more than 1,800 applicants — are beginning projects in research labs on Mayo's campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co42xFBHaBc Former SURF student Eran Maina…
(2023-07-11). Malaria in the US: A Mayo Clinic expert offers insight, tips on prevention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Malaria, a severe and potentially fatal disease most often caused by the bite of an infected mosquito, has been reported in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a health advisory because there have been instances of people getting infected with Plasmodium vivax malaria in Florida and Texas, even though they hadn't traveled outside the country. Malaria does not spread from person to person. "Malaria is caused by parasites in the genus Plasmodium, that are usually…
(2023-07-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: What drowning doesn't look like. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Just like last summer, there are reports this year of a lifeguard shortage around the nation, meaning many public swimming pools and beaches may be closed or their hours limited. Without trained lifeguards on duty, water safety becomes an issue, especially for children. Dr. Michael Boniface, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says drowning happens quickly and quietly so make sure children are always supervised by an attentive adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0FH9b1LiwY…
(2023-07-11). Staging pancreatic cancer early with minimally invasive surgery shows positive results in patient prognosis, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reveals that performing a minor surgical procedure on patients newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer helps to identify cancer spread early and determine the stage of cancer. The researchers add that the surgery ideally should be performed before the patient begins chemotherapy. "This is an important study because it supports that staging laparoscopy may help with determining a patient's prognosis and…
(2023-07-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Fireworks safety tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many, the Fourth of July holiday is a time to celebrate with barbecues, parades and fireworks. But, experts say, when it comes to fireworks, it's best to leave it to the professionals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/AYC8RPDRRvc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Every year, thousands of people are admitted into emergency departments across the country because…
(2023-07-11). Mayo Clinic names leaders for Discovery Oasis biotech innovation hub in Phoenix. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2021, Mayo Clinic announced plans to develop a biotechnology innovation hub called Discovery Oasis adjacent to Mayo Clinic Hospital in North Phoenix. Two leaders have now been named to champion this organizational priority. Steven Lester, M.D., Mayo Clinic cardiologist and health care futurist, will serve as the medical director for Discovery Oasis. Aric Bopp, an experienced economic development leader, will serve as its executive director. "I am inspired by this opportunity because I believe Discovery…
(2023-07-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Strains, sprains and tears of the upper arms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am trying to get into shape for summer, and one area that has always been challenging has been my upper arms. Recently, though, I began a workout routine, but a friend warned me about the risk of injuries. Do you have any advice to avoid problems? ANSWER: Having well-defined, muscular upper arms often is the goal of anyone seeking a fit and toned appearance. But there's more to these hardworking muscles than good…
(2023-07-11). Career Immersion Program offers deep dive into health science careers for Minnesota students. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 2019 Career Immersion Program ROCHESTER, Minn. — Thirty-two Minnesota high school students are participating in a five-day residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester this week, learning about 15 health science careers ranging from phlebotomy to nuclear medicine. The Career Immersion Program, presented by Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, offers high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with experts in some of the most sought-after health science fields. Now in its…
(2023-07-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Sunscreen has a shelf life and other facts to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Did you know sunscreen has a shelf life and can expire? Or that too much heat or cold can ruin a new bottle? Protecting your skin from harmful sun rays will help against inflammation, burns, premature aging and, most importantly, skin cancer. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, has more on sunscreen shelf life and other facts to help make decisions as you head into the sun. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/pW5-va0rvqI Sunscreen has a…
(2023-07-11). Study assesses opioid usage patterns in patients with lupus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)—a challenging autoimmune disease most common in women of childbearing age—can cause many problems in the body, including chronic pain. Typical pain management strategies are not always available to patients with lupus. For example, patients with kidney problems being treated with steroids cannot use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. As a result, different pain management strategies, including opioid therapy, may be needed. A Mayo Clinic cross-sectional study in a population-based setting aimed to…
(2023-07-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Know your status — the importance of HIV testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not making major news headlines like in the '80s, but HIV remains a significant health concern. About 38 million people are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to the World Health Organization. June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, a reminder to get tested and know your HIV status. This year's theme is self-testing. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic…
(2023-07-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Snacking for meals. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: During warm weather months, I find myself eating less formal meals and, instead, reaching for more snacks. I also tend to exercise less when it's hot outside. Do you have advice on how to ensure I'm snacking healthfully as I realize the potential to overeat and not be as active? ANSWER: Regardless of the time of year, maintaining healthy habits is important for good health. This includes exercise, eating a balanced diet and maintaining…
(2023-07-11). It's not that hard to solve homelessnessÔøº. nationofchange.org Our economic priorities have created a serious housing crisis and fueled homelessness. Solving the problem simply requires us to change our priorities from profits to people.
(2023-07-11). Must climate change dinosaurs go extinct before getting started on serious eco-energy reforms? nationofchange.org The entire resource/energy problem is as simple to understand as it is hard to resolve.
(2023-07-11). Amazon deforestation drops 33% in Lula's first six months. nationofchange.org "It's very positive, but we continue to have very high levels of deforestation."
(2023-07-11). Cummings wins runoff, will be Communications Workers first African-American president. peoplesworld.org 
ST. LOUIS —Veteran union leader Claude Cummings Jr., 71, won a runoff late on July 10 for the presidency of the Communications Workers, becoming the influential and progressive union's first-ever African American in its top job and its first-ever Southerner. Cummings is the union vice president who leads CWA's District 6, headquartered in Austin, Texas, …
(2023-07-11). Zelensky pushes for Ukrainian NATO membership as summit focuses on fueling war. peoplesworld.org 
The war in Ukraine will dominate a two-day NATO summit starting on Tuesday in Lithuania's capital, Vilnius, as the U.S.-led military pact focuses on fuelling the Ukrainian military effort against Russia. The leaders meeting in the former Soviet Republic are set to endorse new defense plans outlining a response to any hypothetical bid by Russian …
(2023-07-11). CWA's Shelton skewers Republicans for their threat to democracy. peoplesworld.org 
ST. LOUIS —In his final keynote address as Communications Workers president, veteran unionist and former New York Bell telephone lineman Chris Shelton blasted the Republican Party's continuing threat to democracy. And it's primarily but not solely from Donald Trump. "Never forget who we are fighting for and who are we fighting against: The bosses and …
(2023-07-11). AOC blocks funding for U.S. military intervention in Peru. peoplesworld.org 
According to a report appearing July 8 on a Peruvian website—and apparently not yet in any English-language internet news source—e Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act requiring that, until conditions are met, a hold be put on Defense Department funding for its activities in Peru during fiscal year …
(2023-07-11). 'Make Me Famous' review: Doc dives into New York's chaotic 1980s art scene. peoplesworld.org 
Usually, when someone gets a film made about them, they tend to be relatively famous. The grabber is often a movie taking a deeper dive into a figure that people may already know a lot about but crave even more knowledge about the details of their life. The documentary Make Me Famous takes a different …
(2023-07-11). Listín Diario highlights Cuban people's resilience to US blockade. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) Listín Diario, the newspaper with the largest circulation in the Dominican Republic, published on Tuesday that the Cuban people's tenacity and resilience are a source of inspiration to overcome obstacles and achieve success under adverse circumstances.
(2023-07-11). DPRK reiterates warning to the United States. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) Kim Yo Jong, deputy department head of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, reiterated the country's warning against any air intrusions by the United States.
(2023-07-11). Poles recall massacre by Ukrainian nationalists. plenglish.com Warsaw, Jun 11 (Prensa Latina) Ukrainian nationalists murdered tens of thousands of Polish civilians 80 years ago in an event went down in history as the Volhynia massacre and that was commemorated on Tuesday.
(2023-07-11). Honduras launches Operation Faith and Hope. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) Operation Faith and Hope, promoted by the Honduran Government to regain the governance of the country's prisons, resulted in a seizure of more than eight million dollars on Tuesday.
(2023-07-11). Caribbean Association seeks regional tourism solutions. plenglish.com Bridgetown, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) today announced the need to seek tourism solutions for this region and thus to be tuned to the desired sustainability for the sector.
(2023-07-11). Panama launches program to detect kidnapped migrant children. plenglish.com Panama City, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) A program called "Amber Alert" will allow Panamá to identify cases of migrant children kidnapped in their countries of origin, the National Migration Service (SNM) highlighted on Tuesday.
(2023-07-11). Ruling party in El Salvador at the forefront of internal elections. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) The New Ideas Party (NI) is one step ahead of its opponents by finishing the internal elections process, according to experts and press media.
(2023-07-11). Sudanese belligerent closes doors to negotiations. plenglish.com Khartoum, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) General Abdel Fattah al Burhan, president of the Sudanese Sovereign Transitional Council (CST), maintained today closed doors to negotiations with Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
(2023-07-11). Resources earmarked for low-cost housing in South Africa. plenglish.com Pretoria, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Human Settlements set aside more than 167 million rand (about nine million dollars) to build 930 low-cost houses in the Matateile district, Western Cape province.
(2023-07-11). Democrats criticize Biden for sending cluster bombs to Ukraine. plenglish.com Washington, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) Joe Biden's decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine is an issue that currently generates criticism of the president of the United States from members of his party in the federal Congress.
(2023-07-11). Influx Of Supporters Join Landfill Blockade After 'Act Of Hate'. popularresistance.org Protesters blocking the Brady Road landfill south of Winnipeg say their resolve is even stronger after a man shovelled a truckload of soil and debris onto an MMIWG mural near the blockade Sunday. | The blockade went up last week after the province refused to fund a search of Prairie Green landfill north of Winnipeg for the remains of two Indigenous women. The city ordered those blocking the roadway to vacate by noon Monday. | "Screw it. Who cares what they have to say? Who cares what they want? I'm not going to take no for an answer anymore," said Cambria Harris, whose mother's remains are believed to be at anoth…
(2023-07-11). Giant panda Hua Ni gives birth to twin cubs in South Korea. ecns.cn Chinese giant panda Hua Ni at South Korea's Everland amusement park gave birth to female twin cubs on Friday, according to the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda (CCRCGP).
(2023-07-11). China Space Station to raise fish for small closed ecosystem research. ecns.cn China Space Station will raise zebra fish to study the interaction between fish and microorganisms in a small closed ecosystem, authorities said on Monday at a seminar to collect science and application projects of space station.
(2023-07-11). Barbecue craze cools, but Zibo wins fans. ecns.cn The Zibo barbecue craze that has made headlines for several months is finally subsiding, said industrial insiders.
(2023-07-11). Court rules in herbal tea trademark dispute. ecns.cn In its statement on Monday, JDB claimed the retrial judgment was inconsistent with the SPC's and vowed to appeal to resolutely protect its legitimate rights and interests.
(2023-07-11). New PE regulation to advance tech drive. ecns.cn China's first regulation covering supervision and administration of private equity funds unveiled on Sunday will facilitate the industry's high-quality development by better managing risks, and is expected to further advance China's technological innovation and better serve the real economy.
(2023-07-11). Envoy stresses role of culture in bilateral relations. ecns.cn Culture, including arts and music, can be a bridge to enhancing bonds and understanding between China and the United States as their relationship faces difficulties, according to the Chinese ambassador to the U.S.
(2023-07-11). DPP candidate's 'peace plan' panned. ecns.cn Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party candidate for the island leader election, attempted to show loyalty to the United States and win voters instead of preserving peace across the Taiwan Strait as he claimed.
(2023-07-11). Railway in Yangtze Delta nears completion. ecns.cn Integrated development in the Yangtze River Delta urban cluster will gather more momentum as State-owned builders put finishing touches on another high-speed railway project.
(2023-07-11). Cambodia visitors will soon scan UnionPay QR code for payments in China. ecns.cn The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Phnom Penh with UnionPay International, a subsidiary of China UnionPay, the country's largest bank card payment processor, on cross-border QR code payment.
(2023-07-11). Japan's persistent discharge plan selfish, irresponsible, unpopular: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Despite overwhelming domestic and international opposition, Japan seems bent on proceeding with its discharge plan, which is selfish, irresponsible, and unpopular, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday.
(2023-07-11). Chinese financial regulators extend support to real estate developers. ecns.cn China's top financial regulators announced on Monday that financial support measures for qualified real estate developers, taken in November 2020, will be extended through the end of 2024.
(2023-07-11). Northwest China's Xinjiang region to optimize cotton planting structure in 2023. ecns.cn Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region will further optimize its cotton planting structure and ramp up output of top-quality cotton products, with 16 groups of Xinjiang's Production and Construction Corps to exit from cotton planting, according to a recent notice released by the region.
(2023-07-11). Xi congratulates Uzbek president. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping extended on Monday a congratulatory message to Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his reelection as president of Uzbekistan, highlighting his readiness to work with the Uzbek leader to promote the sustained development of a bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership.
(2023-07-11). Dutch PM to quit as gov't collapses. ecns.cn Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced he is quitting politics after 13 years as leader of the Netherlands, following the collapse of his coalition government over a row about immigration.
(2023-07-11). Lead in cable lines and water pipes in U.S. threatens health. ecns.cn The health of people across the United States may be threatened by toxic lead in cable lines left behind by giant U.S. telecom companies and by toxic lead in water pipes left in the ground by utility companies.
(2023-07-11). Deyu expressway opens to traffic in Guizhou. ecns.cn Aerial view of Deyu expressway, linking Dejiang and Yuqing, in southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 10, 2023.
(2023-07-11). Riders compete to reach 3,768-meter-high peak during 2023 Tour of Qinghai Lake. ecns.cn The second stage, stretching from Duoba to Guide, covered a total distance of 132 kilometers. It featured two intermediate sprints and one H-category climb, reaching a peak altitude of 3,768 meters.
(2023-07-11). More than 1,000 Summer Universiade themed licensed products on sale. ecns.cn A total of 18 series and more than 1,000 licensed products such as toys, badges, stationery and stamps on the theme of Rongbao were introduced for the games.
(2023-07-11). Dunhuang celebrates naming of asteroid after Chinese archaeologist. ecns.cn Asteroid 381323, discovered by the Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was named "the Star of Fan Jinshi "on Monday with the approval of the International Astronomical Union's Working Group Small Bodies Nomenclature on May 14, 2021.
(2023-07-11). Eco Forum Global concludes with fruitful results. ecns.cn China's only national-level global forum themed on ecological civilization, Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2023, concluded on Sunday in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
(2023-07-11). Heart Disease Risk Skyrockets 13,200% Following COVID Injections, CDC Admits. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Angola announces more investments in Navy. plenglish.com Likewise, it will be necessary to invest in shipyards for the maintenance of the growing number of ships and the formation of the embryonic nuclei of a future national naval industry, he said. | In his capacity as president and commander-in-chief of the Angolan Armed Forces, Lourenàßo reopened the Soyo Naval Base, in the northern province of Zaire, after important civil and technological investments. | During the years of the civil war (1975-2002), a good part of the military expenditures were dedicated to the army and the air force, recalled the head of State, who also praised the combative trajectory of…
(2023-07-11). Making Madness Normal in Wartime. indybay.org Normalized baselines, basically insane…
(2023-07-11). Who is Behind "Fake News"? Mainstream Media Use Fake Videos and Images. globalresearch.ca The mainstream corporate media is desperate. They want to suppress independent and alternative online media, which they categorize as "fake news". Readers on social media are warned not to go onto certain sites. Our analysis confirms that the mainstream media are routinely involved in distorting the facts and turning realities upside down.
(2023-07-11). Comprehensive Study: There Are Zero Amish Kids Suffering From Cancer, Diabetes or Autism — Why Is That? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). Rechazan convocatoria de la UE sobre América Latina y el Caribe. telesurtv.net ALBA Movimiento denunció que los criterios de selección para la participación en el Foro se desconocen, y se definieron sin tener en cuenta a la Celac.
(2023-07-11). Investigan incendio con saldo de 9 muertos en centro de México. telesurtv.net Como resultado de los hechos fallecieron 9 personas y una persona se encuentra hospitalizada debido a las lesiones.
(2023-07-11). Grupo de Puebla insta a respetar proceso electoral en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Para la continuidad de la democracia en Guatemala se requiere garantizar la transparencia y legalidad del proceso y mantener la fecha del 20 de agosto.
(2023-07-11). "Cuba solo pertenece a Cuba" telesurtv.net Declaración de la Casa de las Américas, desde La Habana, Cuba.
(2023-07-11). Cuba denuncia opacidad de la UE en preparación de cumbre con Celac. telesurtv.net La III Cumbre de jefes de Estado y Gobierno CELAC – Unión Europea, se celebrará en Bruselas, Bélgica, el 17 y 18 de julio, tras ocho años de no realizarse.
(2023-07-11). Jefe de Estado de Nigeria asume presidencia de la Cedeao. telesurtv.net Además del traspaso de funciones, en la Cumbre de jefes de Estado y de Gobierno, el bloque regional discutió la situación política y de seguridad de los territorios.
(2023-07-11). Diez muertos y diez heridos por masacres en Guayaquil, Ecuador. telesurtv.net En los sucesos de los barrios de La Florida y Siete Lagos se reportaron seis y cuatro fallecidos, respectivamente.
(2023-07-11). Tropas israelíes asesinan a un palestino al oeste de Ramala. telesurtv.net El ministerio de Salud palestino señaló que la víctima fue identificada como Bilal Ibrahim Husni Kadán.
(2023-07-11). Líderes del PSOE y PP protagonizan debate electoral en España. telesurtv.net Sánchez reprochó a su rival los pactos con el ultraconservador VOX, de quienes recordó sus ideas machistas y profundamente negacionistas.
(2023-07-11). Argentina y Brasil llaman a respetar voluntad popular en Guatemala. telesurtv.net El presidente de Guatemala añadió que será respetuoso del plazo constitucional por el que fue electo como presidente de la república, el cual finaliza el 14 de enero de 2024.
(2023-07-11). Despiden en Cusco, Perú, al líder de izquierda Hugo Blanco. telesurtv.net Hugo Blanco murió a los 88 años en Estocolmo, cuando se encontraba internado en un hospital donde se atendía por un tumor en la cabeza.
(2023-07-11). Familiares de las víctimas de la masacre en Juliaca exigen justicia. telesurtv.net También en la parroquia Pueblo de Dios se realizó una misa en memoria de las víctimas y mártires del 9 de enero. Medio año después no avanzan las investigaciones.
(2023-07-11). Espacio aéreo de Sudán permanecerá cerrado hasta el 31 de julio. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de Sudán rechazó participar en una reunión regional para resolver la crisis en la nación devastada por el conflicto, acusando a Kenia de favorecer a las fuerzas rivales.
(2023-07-11). China y Rusia consolidan relaciones bilaterales. telesurtv.net El funcionario chino Zhao Leji refirió que Rusia y China se reconocen como socios prioritarios.
(2023-07-11). Celebran el 50 aniversario de la independencia de Bahamas. telesurtv.net El primer ministro Phillips Davis calificó la independencia como "el primer gran paso en el largo viaje".
(2023-07-11). Cepal: inversión extranjera directa aumenta un 55,2 % en 2022. telesurtv.net El ente instó a los países a mejorar el diseño de sus políticas para aprovechar la contribución de la inversión extranjera directa.
(2023-07-11). Presidente de Venezuela apoya revitalizar una agenda para preservar la Amazonía. telesurtv.net El dignatario venezolano subrayó que el Amazonas es uno de los puntos fundamentales para lograr el equilibrio del planeta.
(2023-07-11). Excandidato presidencial colombiano imputado por caso Odebrecht. telesurtv.net Zuluaga resultará imputado por los delitos de falsedad en documento privado, fraude procesal y enriquecimiento ilícito.
(2023-07-11). Revelan encuentro entre presidente de Rusia y jefe del grupo Wagner. telesurtv.net "Es cierto que el presidente tuvo esta reunión, invitó a 35 personas", afirmó Peskov en conferencia de prensa.
(2023-07-11). Esposa de Julian Assange pide clemencia a presidente de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las declaraciones de Stella Assange se dieron en el marco de la presentación de una nueva demanda contra la decisión del Gobierno británico de extraditarlo a Estados Unidos.
(2023-07-11). Venezuela y Surinam estrechan vínculos de amistad y cooperación. telesurtv.net El líder de la diplomacia venezolana expresó su gratificación por la visita, la quinta reunión del Mecanismo del Consultas Políticas Surinam-Venezuela.
(2023-07-11). Ascienden a 24.000 desplazados por lluvias en Alagoas, Brasil. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a los reportes alrededor de 20.458 ciudadanos han tenido que abandonar sus hogares temporalmente hasta que baje el nivel del agua.
(2023-07-11). OMM: los días más calurosos jamás registrados son de este julio. telesurtv.net "El mundo acaba de tener la semana más calurosa registrada, según datos preliminares", refirió la Organización Meteorológica Mundial.
(2023-07-11). Registran sismo de magnitud 6,6 cerca de Antigua y Barbuda. telesurtv.net El sismo se localizó a 277 kilómetros al noreste de Codrington, zona de la isla de Barbuda.
(2023-07-11). Bukele emprende camino a reelección pese a inconstitucionalidad. telesurtv.net El Tribunal Supremo Electoral sostuvo que no tiene objeción pues la sala constitucional resolvió que es posible que Bukele busque la reelección.
(2023-07-11). øCuáles son los principales problemas de la población?>. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el más reciente informe de Naciones Unidas (ONU), la población mundial es más de tres veces mayor que a mediados del siglo XX.
(2023-07-11). Exigen justicia por asesinatos contra periodistas en México. telesurtv.net Los periodistas demandaron a las autoridades resolver el caso de Sánchez Íñiguez y de otros compañeros asesinados en estos últimos años.
(2023-07-11). TSE de Guatemala oficializará resultados de elecciones al concluir procesos pendientes. telesurtv.net Los magistrados del TSE indicaron que trabajan para llevar a cabo sin contratiempos la segunda vuelta electoral prevista para el 20 de agosto próximo.
(2023-07-11). Promulgan ley para ampliar periodo postnatal de las madres en Bolivia. telesurtv.net La ley permite a las trabajadoras embarazadas transferir parte de los 45 días de prenatal a la etapa después del parto, hasta completar los 90 días.
(2023-07-11). Incautan más de 1.000 armas en cárceles de Honduras. telesurtv.net Según declaraciones ofrecidas por la entidad mediante sus redes sociales, esto ocurrió en el marco de las operación Fe y Esperanza en la que se intervinieron 25 cárceles.
(2023-07-11). Cuban media outlets denounce incitement to social unrest from the US. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban national television denounced that persons and entities in the United States continue inciting to carry out acts of violence and vandalism aimed at causing a social outbreak in Cuba, and have stepped up in that direction.
(2023-07-11). Argentina ¥s claim on Malvinas remains unwavering the president said. plenglish.com During an event, the president reminded that 2023 marked the 190th anniversary of the usurpation of the islands by Great Britain and 41 of the war against the United Kingdom. | "Our territorial integrity will not be complete while there is a foreign power in the Malvinas making use of the resources that belong by right to each Argentine," he asserted.
(2023-07-11). Angola announces more investments in Navy (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Likewise, it will be necessary to invest in shipyards for the maintenance of the growing number of ships and the formation of the embryonic nuclei of a future national naval industry, he said. | In his capacity as president and commander-in-chief of the Angolan Armed Forces, Lourenàßo reopened the Soyo Naval Base, in the northern province of Zaire, after important civil and technological investments. | During the years of the civil war (1975-2002), a good part of the military expenditures were dedicated to the army and the air force, recalled the head of State, who also praised the combative trajectory of…
(2023-07-11). In Numbers: Eco Forum Global concludes with fruitful results. ecns.cn China's only national-level global forum themed on ecological civilization, Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2023, concluded on Sunday in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
(2023-07-11). The Robodebt rogues gallery. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-11). Brazilian President Asks Central Bank to Lower Interest Rates. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva once again urged the Central Bank for a "prompt" interest rate cut, which is currently at 13.75 percent. | RELATED: | He described Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto as "stubborn and fearful" and criticized him for not lowering interest rates despite the decreasing inflation. | These statements occurred before the Brazilian statistical office released its latest report, revealing that the…
(2023-07-11). ASEAN Nations Start Ministerial Meetings to Discuss Challenges. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) kicked off its 56th Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia. | RELATED: | In his opening remaks, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi called on the leaders of the bloc to show the world that ASEAN can navigate the regional and global dynamics and continue to create the paradigm of collaboration. | Marsudi said ASEAN needs to show its credibility, by consist…
(2023-07-11). Lithuania: NATO Summit Opens Amid Protests and Criticisms. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) gathered in Vilnius for a two-day summit that seeks to address "the most pressing challenges" facing the alliance amid protests and growing criticisms. | RELATED: | Strengthening defense and bridging differences on the Ukraine conflict are on top of the summit's agenda. The alliance aims to adopt three regional defense plans backed by 300,000 troops on high readiness. | NATO also wants its member states to agree on "a more ambitious" defense investment pledge to spend a min…
(2023-07-11). Experts Criticize IAEA Report on Fukushima Nuclear Wastewater. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, a Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) expert panelist has criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for ignoring its own principle of justification in its report on Japan's planned dump of nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. | RELATED: | The IAEA final report released last week claimed that the plan "is in conformity with the agreed international standards." However, the report was criticized by Arj…
(2023-07-11). Outcry Grows Over US Cluster Munitions Delivery to Ukraine. telesurenglish.net The United States has doubled down on a decision to send controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package, setting off sweeping fears over life risks on civilians for decades to come. | RELATED: | The cluster bombs will be a part of a new US$800 million military assistance package, which also includes armored vehicles and anti-armor weapons, said the Pentagon on Friday. | Though the highly c…
(2023-07-11). Iran Seeks Dialogue to Resolve Dispute Over Maritime Gas Field. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Naser Kanani, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Affairs Ministry, affirmed that his country seeks to resolve the dispute with Kuwait over the Al Dorra oil field through diplomatic means. | RELATED: | The announcement on the Persian Gulf oil field comes just a few days after Iran and Saudi Arabia rejected Tehran's rights to the gas-rich deposit. | "Iran's policy is based on dialogue, cooperation, and eng…
(2023-07-11). Bolivia Guarantees Postnatal Rest for Working Women. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Bolivian President Luis Arce enacted the Partial Deferral Law of the Prenatal Period to…
(2023-07-11). Justice Demanded for the Killing of Journalists in Mexico. telesurenglish.net On Monday, dozens of journalists, media workers and activists protested in Mexico City to demand justice for the murder of the correspondent of the newspaper La Jornada in the state of Nayarit, Luis Martín Sánchez Âñiguez, which occurred last Saturday. | Related: | In the protest, which took place in front of the headquarters of the Ministry of the Interior, the journalists demanded that the authorities resolve the case of Sánchez Âñiguez and other colleagues murdered in pr…
(2023-07-11). UN: "Serious Breakthrough" Needed to End Conflict in Yemen. telesurenglish.net On Monday, UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg called on the warring parties in Yemen to make efforts for a "serious breakthrough" in the ongoing talks to end the conflict in the country. | Related: | According to Grundberg, the period of relative calm has opened the door for serious discussions with Yemeni actors on the way forward toward ending the conflict, noting that to sustainably end the war, the ongoing talks "have to rea…
(2023-07-11). Australia: Abortion Drug Restrictions Eased. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced that medical abortions will be made more accessible in Australia due to the recent changes made in restrictions. | Related: | According to several reports, the changes allow prescribers and chemists dispensing MS-2 Step without a special certification or registration to do so; meaning that the medicine, which is used to terminate a pregnancy up to nine…
(2023-07-11). Fire in Central Mexico, 9 Deaths. telesurenglish.net The State Attorney General's Office began an investigation on Monday into the fire that resulted in the death of 9 people in commercial warehouse number 7 of the wholesale food distribution center in Toluca, in the central area of the State of Mexico. in Toluca | Related: | According to the statement of the judicial entity, the events that ended in a fire during the early morning took place in the semi-fixed retail stores, inside the commercial ware…
(2023-07-11). Summer travel booms in country. ecns.cn China's tourism market is heating up in step with scorching temperatures this summer.
(2023-07-11). Solomon Islands ties upgraded. ecns.cn China and the Solomon Islands agreed on Monday to officially establish a comprehensive strategic partnership of mutual respect and common development in the new era, vowing to deepen cooperation in all areas.
(2023-07-11). China's policy toward South Korea unchanged, stresses working together to overcome difficulties: top diplomat. ecns.cn China's top diplomat Wang Yi met with Ban Ki-moon on Monday in Beijing, saying that China hopes South Korea will work together with China to overcome temporary difficulties and revive the bilateral exchanges.
(2023-07-11). Asteroid named after Chinese archaeologist. ecns.cn Asteroid 381323, discovered by the Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was named "the Star of Fan Jinshi "on Monday with the approval of the International Astronomical Union's Working Group Small Bodies Nomenclature.
(2023-07-11). Chinese researchers find evidence of alpine treelines to higher altitudes due to global warming. ecns.cn The warming-induced phenological mismatch has given a competitive advantage to trees over shrubs, which provides a new interpretation in further explaining alpine treeline shifts under the context of climate change.
(2023-07-11). Venezuela respalda denuncia de Cuba sobre manipulación de la UE. telesurtv.net Venezuela respalda las denuncias realizadas por Cuba relacionadas con la falta de transparencia y la conducta manipuladora de la UE en la preparación de cumbre con la Celac.
(2023-07-11). Inicia 56 Reunión de cancilleres de la Asean en Indonesia. telesurtv.net Los presentes abogaron por promover la implementación efectiva de la Visión de la Asean para el Indo-Pacífico y fomentar la cooperación entre socios con la agrupación.
(2023-07-11). Dos muertos por deslizamiento de tierra en noroeste de China. telesurtv.net El desastre tuvo lugar en la aldea de Zhangzigou del distrito de Xiahe hacia las 23H34 horas de este lunes, según el departamento provincial de gestión de emergencias.
(2023-07-11). Explosión de fuegos artificiales deja cinco muertos en China. telesurtv.net La operación de rescate en el lugar ya ha concluido y los involucrados en la producción ilícita han sido puestos bajo custodia policial, de acuerdo con la misma fuente.
(2023-07-11). Rusia afirma que cumbre de la OTAN "fracasó antes de comenzar" telesurtv.net En una declaración en Telegram, Zajárova afirmó que la decisión de Estados Unidos (EE.UU) de enviar municiones de racimo a Ucrania "sorprendió" incluso a sus aliados.
(2023-07-11). Rusia advierte a la OTAN sobre el posible ingreso de Ucrania. telesurtv.net Rusia considerará el posible ingreso de Ucrania en la OTAN como un peligro y reaccionará de un modo "suficientemente comprensible y firme".
(2023-07-11). Alerta por brote de cólera en el norte de Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las autoridades médicas aconsejan a los residentes que sean cautelosos con respecto a sus hábitos de consumo y que prioricen las buenas prácticas de higiene, como lavarse bien las manos.
(2023-07-11). TSE de Guatemala anuncia que oficializará resultados de elecciones. telesurtv.net Los magistrados del TSE indicaron que trabajan para llevar a cabo sin contratiempos la segunda vuelta electoral prevista para el 20 de agosto próximo.
(2023-07-11). Sindicatos de Israel reactivan protesta anti-reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Miles de manifestantes tomaron las calles y autopistas e interrumpieron el acceso a ciudades como Tel Aviv y Jerusalén.
(2023-07-10). Facebook* vs. Cambodia: A Lesson in Securing Information Space. journal-neo.org
(2023-07-10). Indian origins do not guarantee love for India. journal-neo.org In November 2022, on the margins of the G20 Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with his British counterpart Rishi Sunak. There was unprecedented interest in the meeting on the part of the media and the expert community. They singled out the Indian origin of the British prime minister, with whom the Indians associated […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-10). Is Lee Jae-myung ready for trial? journal-neo.org In a speech to the RoK Parliament on June 19, 2023, the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, Lee Jae-myung, stated that he intended to renounce his parliamentary immunity in order to dispute the prosecutor's allegations against him. Let us take a moment to reflect on what came before this really significant action. The […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-10). Speaker of the Mongolian khural in Moscow — an unusual but revealing visit. journal-neo.org
(2023-07-10). Colombia's government kicks off peace talks with FARC dissidents. colombiareports.com Colombia's government and guerrilla group EMC announced the beginning of preliminary peace talks. In a joint statement, Peace Commissioner Danilo Rueda and the EMC's second-in-command, Andrey Abendaño, said that the…
(2023-07-10). Egyptians say "do not reconcile" electronicintifada.net A recent shooting proves that the 1978 Camp David accords did not bring genuine peace.
(2023-07-10). Removing Ukraine's MAP Requirement For Joining NATO Isn't As Important As It Seems. thealtworld.com This country will still have to make major reforms, despite having already brought its military up to the bloc's average standards after serving as its anti-Russian proxy since February 2022, so the latest development is just symbolic. Even NATO itself doesn't expect Ukraine to join anytime soon, which that's why it's being extended an "Israel-style umbrella" instead. | Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba
(2023-07-10). Biden vs. Trump: WP Poll Shows Almost 50% Of Black Americans Don't See A Material Difference In Their Lives. moguldom.com So have things changed for Black Americans after the so-called racial reckoning following the police killing of George Floyd in May 2020? Has the environment in the U.S. become more welcoming to Black people under the administration of Democratic President Joe Biden versus the Republican administration of Donald Trump? A new Washington Post poll revealed …
(2023-07-10). Slim Thug Issues Hip-Hop Fatwa Against Artists Selling Catalog: 'Stop Selling Out, This is Our Black Gold'. moguldom.com Music artists have been selling off their music catalogs for millions. There are many reasons behind this trend, say experts. Older artists who are no longer bringing in money from touring might opt to use the catalog money as their retirement income. Other artists want millions upfront rather than waiting for future sales, plays, and …
(2023-07-10). Coordination Framework Urges Baghdad To Coordinate With US For Immediate Release Of Iranian Assets. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On July 8, the Coordination Framework of the Iraqi Shiite umbrella group issued a statement calling on the Baghdad government to take action to persuade the United States to immediately release Iran's claims for gas exports. | The Iraq's Coordination Framework's statement emphasized that the issue of electricity and the reduction of its supply in difficult weather conditions and intense heat put severe pressure on Iraqi citizens. | The statement went on to say that after reviewing and following u…
(2023-07-10). In Video: Ukrainian Tanks And US Armored Vehicles Grinded On Russian Minefields. southfront.org
(2023-07-10). Wagner Forces, Including Prigozhin, Now Fully Integrated Into Russia's Military. southfront.org 
Written by On July 10th, two highly reliable news-sources, SouthFront and TheIntelDrop, published simultaneously the identically same news-report indicating that the Commander-in-Chief of Russia's Armed Forces, President Vladimir Putin, holds no grudge against either Yevgeny Prigozhin or the relatively few Wagner fighters who on June 23rd followed him into his…
(2023-07-10). United States: Supreme Court upholds LGBTQ discrimination, denies student debt relief. greenleft.org.au 
The United States Supreme Court curtailed LGBTQ rights and struck down debt relief for students on June 30, reports Barry Sheppard.
(2023-07-10). An Accident Waiting to Happen: NATO Looks to Asia. dissidentvoice.org Since the end of the Cold War, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has distinctly strayed from its original purpose. It has become, almost shamelessly, the vessel and handmaiden of US power, while its burgeoning expansion eastwards has done wonders to upend the applecart of stability. From that upending, the alliance started bungling. It engaged, without …
(2023-07-10). Biden Keeps Lying About The US "Not Trying To Surround" China. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | President Biden had a
(2023-07-10). Chris Hedges: Journalists Abandoned Julian Assange and Slit Their Own Throats. mintpressnews.com 
The failure of journalists to mount a campaign to free Julian Assange, or expose the vicious smear campaign against him, is one more catastrophic and self-defeating blunder by the news media.
(2023-07-10). Trump Officials Held Meetings Over Concerns President May Incite Nuclear War. truthout.org Miles Taylor, a former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official who served during part of Donald Trump's tenure in the White House, has said that the former president's rhetoric around nuclear weapons prompted multiple meetings among administration officials to prepare for the possibility of war. In October 2020, Taylor was revealed to be the author of a New York Times op-ed attributed to… |
(2023-07-10). Oklahoma Official Says Lessons on Tulsa Race Massacre Shouldn't Discuss Racism. truthout.org Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters (R) has suggested that discussion of race shouldn't be included in lessons on the Tulsa Race Massacre, a white supremacist massacre in which a mob of white people murdered hundreds of Black residents and destroyed thousands of their homes and businesses over a century ago. The superintendent's comments came on the same weekend that a… |
(2023-07-10). Dutch King's "Apology" for Colonial Slavery Is an Erasure of History. truthout.org On July 1, Emancipation Day, Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized for the nation's history of colonial slavery in both the East and the West. The apology is monumental, especially for descendants of the enslaved living in the Netherlands, who have fought hard for this recognition and who continue to face serious systemic racism across Dutch institutions, from education, to housing… |
(2023-07-10). Soros-Funded 'Color Of Change' Hit With Allegations Over Use of Money, Misconduct. moguldom.com Color of Change, which describes itself as the largest online U.S. racial justice organization, has faced high staff turnover, layoffs, and allegations of misconduct by senior leaders that were downplayed or ignored, some former and current employees say. The nonprofit Color of Change helped the push to end New York City's racially biased "stop-and-frisk" policy, …
(2023-07-10). NATO to Drop Membership Action Plan for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com NATO is set to drop the requirement for Ukraine to go through a Membership Action Plan (MAP) to join the alliance, AFP reported on Monday. The MAP is designed to ensure aspiring NATO members make reforms to meet certain political, economic, and military standards to join the alliance. Waiving the MAP would speed up Ukrainian …
(2023-07-10). Rep. Gaetz Says He Will Co-Sponsor Amendment to Block Cluster Bombs to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said Monday that he will be the Republican co-sponsor of an amendment to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that aims to block the provision of cluster bombs to Ukraine. The amendment was introduced by Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) and is co-sponsored by Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), …
(2023-07-10). Report: NATO to Push Back Plans to Open Liaison Office in Japan. news.antiwar.com NATO will push back a decision to open a liaison office in Japan to this fall or later due to French objections to the plans, Nikkei Asia reported on Monday. The alliance wanted to formally enshrine the Japan office in NATO documents at the two-day summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, that starts Tuesday. But all 31 …
(2023-07-10). Russia Says Putin Met With Prigozhin After His Mutiny. news.antiwar.com A Kremlin spokesman said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin after his short-lived mutiny. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the meeting took place on June 29 at the Kremlin and lasted three hours. The talks were held just a few days after Prigozhin's 24-hour rebellion, which started on …
(2023-07-10). Turkey's Erdogan Agrees to Back Sweden's NATO Membership. news.antiwar.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to back Sweden's NATO membership on the eve of a two-day NATO summit in Lithuania. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that Erdogan has agreed to submit Sweden's accession protocols to Turkey's Parliament, the Grand National Assembly, which needs to ratify Stockholm's NATO membership. The announcement came after Erdogan …
(2023-07-10). US Claims Drone Strike Killed ISIS Leader in Eastern Syria. news.antiwar.com US Central Command on Sunday said that it killed an ISIS "leader" in a drone strike in eastern Syria that it launched on July 7 and suggested that a civilian may have also been injured in the bombing. "On July 7, US Central Command conducted a strike in Syria that resulted in the death of …
(2023-07-10). US Launches Series of Airstrikes in Somalia. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Sunday that it launched three airstrikes in Somalia and claimed the bombardment killed 10 al-Shabaab fighters. The command said the strikes were launched in a remote area about 65 miles north of Kismaayo, a port city in southern Somalia. AFRICOM said the strikes were conducted to support Somali government forces …
(2023-07-10). Why are there no slums in China? dongshengnews.org 
Slums were not uncommon in Chinese cities a few decades ago, from the precarious working class districts of 1930s Shanghai to the shanty towns of British-occupied Hong Kong in the 1950s onwards. How did China manage to develop in a way that decreased mass housing precarity? What are the structural reasons behind it?
(2023-07-10). End the billionaire tantrum over news—tax Big Tech. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in The Liberal plan to force Facebook and Google to pay news creators appears to be collapsing. | The scheme—Bill C-18 or the
(2023-07-10). BRICS New Development Bank De-dollarizing, Adding Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe as Members. orinocotribune.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. | The One of the most important institutions created by the BRICS is the New Development Bank (NDB). This is a Global South-oriented alter…
(2023-07-10). Iran Welcomes BRICS Common Currency, Challenges US Dollar. orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-10). President Maduro Highlights Civic-Military Union Key Role. orinocotribune.com On July 9, the president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, highlighted the indispensable role played by the civic-military union in the harmonious development of the country, which focuses on defending sovereignty and maintaining national peace. | The Venezuelan president further expressed on twitter that the combination of the people and the Bolivarian National Armed Forces has defended national…
(2023-07-10). Canada's political elites are climate criminals in the pocket of Big Oil. mronline.org 
The promises of environmental stewardship from Canada's political establishment clash with its support for fossil fuel interests.
(2023-07-10). Deadly hazards of capitalist profit system. mronline.org 
The beginning of July saw the hottest days on record globally.
(2023-07-10). Despite warnings, IAEA approves Japan release plan for contaminated Fukushima water. mronline.org 
"Piping water into the sea is an outrage. The sea is not a garbage dump," said one local fisherman earlier this year.
(2023-07-10). Healing the wounds of War in Vietnam. mronline.org 
From 1964 to 1973, the United States released 6,162,000 tons of bombs and other ordnance in Indochina, far greater than the combined amount during the Second World War and the Korean War.
(2023-07-10). Bernie Sanders: This Year Is Set to be the Hottest in History. Congress Must Act Now. scheerpost.com 
If there is not bold, immediate action to address the climate crisis, the quality of life that we are leaving our kids is very much in question…
(2023-07-10). Cluster Bombs for Ukraine? A Warning From Kosovo. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-10). Should There Be a Supreme Court? Its Role Has Always Been Anti-Democratic. scheerpost.com 
By Michael Hudson / CounterPunch Vested interests create "checks and balances" primarily to make political systems non-responsive to demands for social reform. Historically, therefore, the checks are politically unbalanced in practice. Instead of producing a happy medium, their effect often has been to check the power of the people to assert their interests at the …
(2023-07-10). What's included in California's reparations report? america.cgtn.com 
The U.S. state of California is taking a first-in-the-nation step in the name of racial equity. A reparations task force has submitted its final report following a years-long study looking into ways in which, California could compensate its African-American residents, who are descendants of enslaved …
(2023-07-10). Brasil — Nueva derrota aísla aún más a Bolsonaro. globalizacion.ca Jair Bolsonaro cerró su primera semana luego de haber sido declarado inelegible hasta 2030 por el Tribunal Superior Electoral brasileño sufriendo otra derrota bastante sonora. | El desequilibrado ultraderechista se opuso con estruendo a la reforma tributaria llevada al Congreso por…
(2023-07-10). øQué hay detrás de la campaña "Aguanta Ucrania"? globalizacion.ca Carolina Sanín en su columna del pasado domingo plantea una reflexión interesante sobre la campaña "Aguanta Ucrania" que lidera el excomisionado de paz, Sergio Jaramillo. Ella, con gracia y sutileza se pregunta: " øQuién los financia? øQué objetivos persiguen?" | Dicha iniciativa…
(2023-07-10). Millions of Americans under weather warnings. america.cgtn.com 
From torrential downpours in the Northeast to sweltering heat in the South, tens of millions of Americans are under advisories on Monday as another round of extreme weather lashes the U.S.
(2023-07-10). The Weekly Round-up: the COVID-19 Inquiry, Crimes of Aggression in Ukraine, and UK Special Forces in Afghanistan. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news On Thursday, the High Court dismissed a claim for judicial review brought by the Cabinet Office, regarding a notice issued by the Chair of the COVID-19 Inquiry which requested the disclosure of correspondence between former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his senior advisers. The Cabinet Office argued the Inquiry Chair's notice was unlawful …
(2023-07-10). My Journey From Death Row to Becoming an Advocate for Justice. aclu.org In 2006, I was sentenced to death for a crime I didn't commit. The jury in my case was split 8-4. Eight people thought I was guilty and should be executed, and four people thought I was not guilty and should not be. Despite the divided jury, I was sentenced to death. | At the time in Florida, it was possible for a person to be sentenced to death by a non-unanimous jury. Only in 2017 did the law change to require a unanimous jury. But this year, Florida took a step backwards, reinstating non-unanimous juries for the death penalty. | Florida is one of two states that still sends people to death row even if the j…
(2023-07-10). Study shows same-sex behaviour is widespread and heritable in macaque monkeys. imperial.ac.uk Observations of a wild colony of macaques over three years show same-sex sexual behaviour among males is widespread and may be beneficial.
(2023-07-10). Staff achievement celebrated at the President's Awards for Excellence. imperial.ac.uk Winners of this year's President's Awards for Excellence were announced at an awards ceremony last week.
(2023-07-10). Can Russia Mediate Between India and China?>. infobrics.org Given that India would prefer to deal with the disputes with its neighbours bilaterally, how can its partners help? Apart from direct mediation, friendly partners can assist through a variety of ways, depending on the willingness of the parties. These involve backchannel talks, support at international forums, and the facilitation of meetings between disputing parties, writes Valdai Club expert Nivedita Kapoor…
(2023-07-10). JPMorgan Flags Some Signs of Emerging De-dollarisation. infobrics.org Signs of de-dollarisation are unfolding in the global economy, strategists at the biggest U.S. bank JPMorgan said, although the currency should maintain its long-held dominance for the foreseeable future…
(2023-07-10). Brazil and China: Steady as a Rock and on Autopilot. infobrics.org Brazil may well continue to be under the geopolitical spotlight for the next few years. The rotating presidency of the G20 will move from India to Brazil in 2023, and Brazil will become the cynosure of all eyes as it hosts what Lula enthusiastically termed the 'diplomatic world cup.'
(2023-07-10). Left with few tanks and ammunition, Ukraine puts its hope in cluster munitions. infobrics.org Ukrainian commander says shortage of armoured vehicles is leading to vulnerabilities.
(2023-07-10). Despite all rhetoric, Ukraine NATO accession would not do Washington any good. infobrics.org Ukraine might not join NATO after all, as the costs are too high and outweigh the benefits, from the West's point of view.
(2023-07-10). Turkey makes a mistake by releasing Ukrainian neo-Nazis. infobrics.org Attitudes in favor of NATO and the Kiev regime taken by Erdogan could have serious consequences for the country in the future.
(2023-07-10). NATO Summit, a Theater of the Absurd. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nauseda, on June 26. (NATO) The unfulfilled goals and objectives from last year's meeting in Madrid loom over the Atlantic military alliance. When the membership meets in Vilnius this week, normalizing failure might best describe the most that can be accomplished. The leaders…
(2023-07-10). NATO Summit Convenes to Add Fuel to the Fire! libya360.wordpress.com Adnan Akfƒ±rat On Tuesday, July 11, a NATO summit will be place in Vilnius, Lithuania's capital. It is argued that holding the summit in Lithuania, a former Soviet republic, especially on Ukraine's NATO membership, is a message to Russia. The leaders of 31 NATO member countries, as well as the head of Sweden, which has…
(2023-07-10). Today Solidarity Aid to Cuba is Not Just a Symbolic Act to Challenge the Blockade. libya360.wordpress.com Bill Hackwell Medical aid for Cuba arrives in Miami. photos: Bill Hackwell I was part of a team of Cuban solidarity activists who just delivered several tons of medical aid here that was purchased and collected by IFCO Pastors for Peace. The duffel bags with needed pharmaceuticals will be taken to the island with their…
(2023-07-10). Greek Coast Guard Tried to Cover Up Role in Migrant Shipwreck, Analysis Says. truthout.org After an overcrowded fishing vessel carrying hundreds of migrants capsized in the Mediterranean last month, the Greek coast guard claimed that those in control of the ship rejected repeated offers of assistance in the hours leading up to the wreck. But a joint analysis by media outlets and the Berlin-based research agency Forensis offers a strikingly different account of the catastrophe… |
(2023-07-10). CIA Director Affirms U.S. Regime Change Strategy in Russia in Address at British Foundation. covertactionmagazine.com Advances the Fantasy that the U.S. is Winning the Ukraine War and that Putin Will Soon Fall As the Ukrainian counteroffensive continues to sputter, CIA Director William J. Burns delivered a talk at the British Ditchley Foundation on July 1, affirming the U.S. strategy of regime change in Russia. The talk, titled "A World Transformed …
(2023-07-10). Extreme heat and severe storms hit parts of the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
Extreme weather is rocking the United States this summer as the country is becoming hotter, longer and more dangerous. Researchers say it's driven at least in part by global climate change.
(2023-07-10). Silence of the Lambs: How the Russian Communists Have Responded to the Wagner Mutiny and Prigozhin's Empire. mronline.org 
The calls have begun in Mosco, for keeping intact Yevgeny Prigozhin's conglomerate of military budget contractors. The reason argued is that they have established themselves so strategically in the logistics of the military services that they cannot be purged without doing greater damage than Prigozhin himself has caused. In short, a Russian oligarch who knows too much, with too many mouths to feed, too many pockets to fill, and so too big to fail.
(2023-07-10). Last Words From Toward Freedom Editor. towardfreedom.org Final words from Toward Freedom editor Julie Varughese, as she moves on.
(2023-07-10). Court Reinstates Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Health Care for Trans Youth. truthout.org A 2-1 split panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled Saturday that Tennessee can enforce its ban on gender-affirming healthcare for minors — reversing a lower court's preliminary injunction, ignoring the guidance of every major medical organization in the United States, and delivering a crushing blow to trans youth and their supporters. Last month, U.S. |
(2023-07-10). Thailand on the Brink of Change. fpif.org The next few days leading up to July 13 will probably be the most decisive days in Thailand after nearly a decade of military rule. The key question on everyone's mind is: "Will the conservative forces allow the young leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, to become the next prime minister?" | Naturally follows the second question, which is, if Pita is blocked, what will happen? Will people go out to the streets in protest? Will soldiers be sent to disperse them? Will the violence of over 10 years ago, which led to the military's ouster of a civilian government installed by popular vote, retur…
(2023-07-10). Biden Knows Section 702 is Unconstitutional, Yet His Administration Still Defends It. aclu.org Fifteen years ago this week, then Senator Joe Biden
(2023-07-10). Turkey's Erdogan Betrays Putin. sonar21.com 
On the cusp of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Turkey's President Erdogan dropped a couple of turds in the Russian punch bowl — he broke the agreement he made with…
(2023-07-10). "Sanctions have lethal effect": Intellectuals call for end to US blockade on Cuba and Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org More than 50 intellectuals from around the world have called on US Senator Bob Menendez to stop supporting sanctions against Cuba and Venezuela. In a "We respectfully ask that you stop spreading the false narrative that…
(2023-07-10). World's largest dinosaur park. america.cgtn.com 
Rio de Janeiro does not lack tourist attractions, but it can now boast it has the largest dinosaur park in the world, at least in terms of sheer size. A theme park built in a huge ecological reserve that relies on Chinese-manufactured animated dinos …
(2023-07-10). United States: Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to Mississippi law against Black voting rights. greenleft.org.au 
The United States Supreme Court upheld, on June 30, a century-old Mississippi law used during the "Jim Crow" segregationist era to deny Black people in the state the right to vote, reports Malik Miah.
(2023-07-10). Trump's indictment and America's two legal systems. therealnews.com 
Former President Donald Trump is facing 34 felony counts in New York State and an additional 37 felony federal charges. None of this prevents him from freely campaigning for President and appearing before the media. Yet the reality for most people targeted by the criminal justice system is far different. Take Rikers Island Jail—where more than 80 percent of inmates have not been convicted of a crime. Legal reform advocate Dyjuan Tatro joins Rattling the Bars to discuss Trump's indictment and how it illustrates the two legal systems that exist side-by-side in the land of the free: one for the rich and…
(2023-07-10). Israel Killed Civilians, Targeted Hospitals in Jenin With US Weapons and Support. truthout.org From July 3-4, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) — using weapons funded by the United States — mounted the most violent military assault in the occupied West Bank in two decades. In what Israel dubbed "Operation Home and Garden," more than 1,000 ground troops invaded the Jenin refugee camp. Assisted by helicopter gunships and armed drones, the IOF killed 12 Palestinians — including six civilians… |
(2023-07-10). New York Times obfuscates Israel's wall, again. electronicintifada.net Precision on Palestine doesn't matter to newspaper of record.
(2023-07-10). EPA's Proposed Rule on "Forever Chemicals" Wouldn't Cover Majority of PFAS. truthout.org A proposed federal rule calls for forcing companies to disclose whether their products contain toxic "forever" chemicals, the government's first attempt at cataloging the pervasiveness of PFAS across the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency rule would require manufacturers to report many products that contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. They're a family of… |
(2023-07-10). Genocide Is Once Again Plaguing Darfur. progressive.org Preventing genocide is, on paper, a priority for the U.S. government, so why hasn't Biden done more to stop ethnic violence in Darfur?
(2023-07-10). EE.UU. envía bombas de racimo a Ucrania. globalizacion.ca Estados Unidos hizo caso omiso a las críticas de la Organización de Naciones Unidas y varios países y confirmó que suministrará a Ucrania municiones de racimo, que formaran parte de un nuevo paquete de aporte militar de 800 millones de…
(2023-07-10). Black liberation organizers across the US reflect on the passing of Dr. Mutulu Shakur. peoplesdispatch.org Shakur was a prisoner-of-war of a decades-long Black liberation struggle for 37 years. He was only released when he was months away from death…
(2023-07-10). How do students feel about Supreme Court affirmative action ruling? america.cgtn.com 
The United States Supreme Court ended a contentious term with immediate consequences for everyday Americans. In one of its rulings, the court determined colleges and universities can no longer expressly consider race in the admission process. Disappointment followed for those against eliminating such a historical …
(2023-07-10). People Complained About MoA Link… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-07-10). From Ghassan Kanafani to Walid Daqqah: Assassination, Imperialism, Resistance and Revolution. orinocotribune.com By Samidoun — Jul 8, 2023 | On the 51st anniversary of the assassination of Palestinian revolutionary leader, intellectual, writer and artist, We mark this anniversary while th…
(2023-07-10). After disputed elections in Sierra Leone, parliament's functioning is in question. peoplesdispatch.org Observers have questioned the credibility of the results of the most violent election since the civil war. The opposition has said it will not participate in parliamentary proceedings, which means the body will lack the two-thirds majority needed to pass statutory instruments…
(2023-07-10). Lebanese resist Israel's building of permanent structures inside occupied village. peoplesdispatch.org Israel has refused to abide by a UN resolution passed in 2006 asking it to vacate the Ghajar village on Lebanon's borders with the Syrian Golan Height. Golan has been under Israeli occupation since 1973…
(2023-07-10). NATO summit in Vilnius set to escalate militarism across the world. peoplesdispatch.org The 2023 NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania will be attended by leaders of its 31 member countries, along with Ukraine, Sweden, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand…
(2023-07-10). Young socialist activists in the forefront of mobilizing against Period Poverty in Africa. peoplesdispatch.org Young activists from Ghana and Lesotho talk about the crisis of Period Poverty in their countries and the urgent need for mobilizing on this issue. This follows a march in late June in Ghana calling for the removal of taxes on sanitary pads…
(2023-07-10). Burning the Quran and the Counter-Offensive: Why the West Is Panicking. mintpressnews.com 
Dr. Ramzy Baroud: "Notice how the Quran is often burned, Islam insulted, or Islamic symbols desecrated whenever the West is undergoing a crisis and is desperate to either ignite an anti-Muslim public frenzy or distract from its own failures."
(2023-07-10). Mass Shooting in Baltimore: Why the Cops Can't Solve Community Violence. thealtworld.com A tragic mass shooting at a Baltimore block party killed two and injured 28 people last weekend. The incident is being used by some to demand increased policing. | Lawrence Grandpre, the Director of Research at the Baltimore think tank, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, discusses the underlying causes of community violence in Baltimore and whether "Law and Order" politics are a solution.
(2023-07-10). Genetically Modified Children: Monsanto chemicals permanently alter your child's genes. expose-news.com
(2023-07-10). Glastonbury resident schools Council on Agenda 2030. expose-news.com "This has got nothing to do with being green. It's big business, it's massive business," Sandi Adams told Glastonbury Town Council. "You think it's a green agenda to [ ] save the …
(2023-07-10). Have you ever wondered why the sky is full of chemtrails? expose-news.com The UN was told in 2007 that chemtrails trap warmth and create global warming — helping to convince the nutters that climate change is real. The chemtrails are also killing trees and …