(2023-07-13). July Fundraising Campaign: The Expose relies solely on your support… expose-news.com The Expose is facing unprecedented global censorship. Your support will not only help to keep us going but hopefully allow us to expand and compete with the Mainstream Media worldwide… You support …
(2023-07-13). FBI cooperated with Kiev regime to remove verified social media accounts. infobrics.org The attempt at mass censorship went wrong due to inaccurate analysis, having even listed an official American account in Russian language.
(2023-07-13). Australian Labor government pushes social media censorship. wsws.org The draft legislation creates the framework for the mass deletion of social media postings deemed by government authorities to do "harm" to "public order," state institutions and corporate interests.
(2023-07-13). How & Why News-Media Censorship Soared with Covid-19. theduran.com
(2023-07-13). Patrick Lawrence: The 'Disinformation Industry' Lands in Court. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost What kind of a week was last week in the theater of war wherein battles rage over illegal censorship, illegal attacks on freedom of speech, illegal government infringements on our constitutional rights, and, amid it all, the complicity of our most powerful media in these illegalities? For a …
(2023-07-12). Statements from France, Turkey and New Zealand oppose censorship of IYSSE by Sydney's Macquarie University. wsws.org "In its move to suppress the IYSSE, Macquarie University is aligning itself with the most reactionary, pro-war forces, which are determined to stamp out the only organisation on campus that stands against imperialism and capitalism."
(2023-07-12). ü§´ What they don't want you to know. youtube.com 
LIVE on Indiegogo: www.indiegogo.com/projects/say-no-to-censorship-support-mintpress#/ Hello everybody, Ben Norton here, I am an investigative journalist. As an independent journalist I admire MintPress News, they do a lot of incredible reporting from countries such as Yemen, Palestine and many other countries. MintPress News is one of the few media outlets out there that consistently cover news from …
(2023-07-13). Video: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Uncensored. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-13). The UK Online Safety Bill poses grave threats to free speech, House of Lords told. expose-news.com "A wide range of policy analysts, civil rights groups, academics, lawyers, free speech campaigners and industry representatives have [suggested] ways of mitigating some of the grave threats to free speech in this …
(2023-07-13). Targeted for Tyranny: We're All Suspects Under the Government's Pre-crime Program. dissidentvoice.org 
We're all being targeted now. We're all guilty until proven innocent now. And thanks to the 24/7 surveillance being carried out by the government's spy network of fusion centers, we are all now sitting ducks, just waiting to be tagged, flagged, targeted, monitored, manipulated, investigated, interrogated, heckled and generally harassed by agents of the American …
(2023-07-12). End the cruelty: Labor must support asylum seekers. greenleft.org.au 
The death of a refugee at Villawood Detention Centre is the latest indictment of the bipartsian cruelty towards refugees in Australia. Pip Hinman reports.
(2023-07-13). Do we get value for money by paying our taxes? expose-news.com "Politicians waste 90% of the money they gouge out of taxpayers — doling it out to cronies and crooks. They steal the other 10%. I regard paying tax as paying protection money. …
(2023-07-13). CDC is caught fraudulently altering Death Certificates to hide COVID Vaccine Deaths. expose-news.com An investigation of official death certificates has found that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has been committing fraud by refusing to assign the correct International Classification of Diseases code for Covid-19 …
(2023-07-13). How The Global Financial System Traps Countries In Debt. popularresistance.org So what we were going to talk about is really the Third World debt crisis, the new Third World debt crisis. | How similar and how different is it from the one that hit the Third World back in the 1980s? What has been the specific contribution, if any, of the pandemic and the war? | And what is the future of the Third World, given that in addition to all the other calamities, it is now hit with this debt crisis? | Now, last time we started with a list of seven questions and we only got through the first two. So let me just go through the seven questions and then we will begin with the third question. | So the firs…
(2023-07-13). How BRICS Became a Real Club and Why Others Want In. infobrics.org The BRICS group of emerging markets — Brazil, Russia, India and China, with South Africa added later — has gone from a slogan dreamed up at an investment bank to a real-world club that also controls a major development bank…
(2023-07-12). End the cruelty: Labor must support asylum seekers. greenleft.org.au The death of a refugee at Villawood Detention Centre is the latest indictment of the bipartsian cruelty towards refugees in Australia. Pip Hinman reports.
(2023-07-13). Do we get value for money by paying our taxes? expose-news.com "Politicians waste 90% of the money they gouge out of taxpayers — doling it out to cronies and crooks. They steal the other 10%. I regard paying tax as paying protection money. …
(2023-07-13). CDC is caught fraudulently altering Death Certificates to hide COVID Vaccine Deaths. expose-news.com An investigation of official death certificates has found that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has been committing fraud by refusing to assign the correct International Classification of Diseases code for Covid-19 …
(2023-07-13). How The Global Financial System Traps Countries In Debt. popularresistance.org So what we were going to talk about is really the Third World debt crisis, the new Third World debt crisis. | How similar and how different is it from the one that hit the Third World back in the 1980s? What has been the specific contribution, if any, of the pandemic and the war? | And what is the future of the Third World, given that in addition to all the other calamities, it is now hit with this debt crisis? | Now, last time we started with a list of seven questions and we only got through the first two. So let me just go through the seven questions and then we will begin with the third question. | So the firs…
(2023-07-13). How BRICS Became a Real Club and Why Others Want In. infobrics.org The BRICS group of emerging markets — Brazil, Russia, India and China, with South Africa added later — has gone from a slogan dreamed up at an investment bank to a real-world club that also controls a major development bank…
(2023-07-13). Will the BRICS Group Give a Lifeline to the Global South Against the Dominance of the US Dollar?>. infobrics.org Africa hosted a meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa, to discuss the agenda of the upcoming leaders' summit next August. Through this meeting, it seemed clear that the BRICS alliance will witness important developments that will certainly be decided by this upcoming summit…
(2023-07-13). How China-Russia Grain Corridor Can Help Beijing Safeguard Food Security. infobrics.org By using the grain corridor with Russia to further diversify supply routes, China can reduce its reliance on global chokepoints while ensuring a more secure food supply chain…
(2023-07-13). Half of Russian strategic missile divisions now use hypersonics in response to US escalation. infobrics.org It wasn't precisely clear why Putin "suddenly" had to emphasize the importance of Russia's hypersonic weapons and other key strategic systems. Namely, in early July, the US Army reported that it has demonstrated the operational capability of its newest ground-based missile launcher with the system's recent successful firing of a "Tomahawk" land-attack cruise missile.
(2023-07-13). Stoltenberg admits NATO began preparing Ukraine for war with Russia since 2014. infobrics.org France will complete training 7,000 Ukrainian soldiers by year's end.
(2023-07-13). Cuba and Venezuela Condemn EU's Unilateralism Ahead of CELAC-EU Summit. libya360.wordpress.com Zoe Alexandra The VI Summit of the Heads of State of CELAC in Mexico in September 2021. The regional integration mechanism has grown in importance and strength in recent years with the victories of progressive governments in the region. Photo: CELAC Authorities from the countries have condemned that both the agenda and the format of…
(2023-07-13). Germany Creates Equity in Western Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com M.K. Bhadrakumar German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (L) met Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of NATO summit, Vilnius, Lithuania, July 12, 2023. Germany is playing the long game. It is creating equity in western Ukraine where it is not Russia but Poland that is its contender as it is entirely conceivable that the ongoing…
(2023-07-13). The European Left Should Hear What the Global South Has to Say About War. libya360.wordpress.com SaàØd Bouamama In the West, the last major mobilization against war dates back to 2003, when the United States decided to invade Iraq. Since then, military interventions have multiplied with the complacency and even the support of many leftist movements. The most recent example is Ukraine, where many "progressives" are rallying to NATO to send…
(2023-07-13). At the Vilnius Summit, NATO Reiterates it Will Fight Russia to the Last Ukrainian. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch At the Vilnius summit, NATO assured more arms to Ukraine to fight Russians instead of Zelensky's much-desired accession to the war alliance The two-day NATO summit concluded in Vilnius, Lithuania, and Ukraine continues to wait for membership into the military alliance. President Volodymyr Zelensky was, however, offered a three-part package of support to ensure…
(2023-07-13). MintPress News Is Being Targeted: Join Us in Standing up to the War Machine. mintpressnews.com 
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(2023-07-13). Arrested Sri Lanka comedian Natasha Edirisooriya granted bail. wsws.org While the High Court decision to overrule the Magistrates' Court indicates sections of the ruling class want to avoid international criticism, the attacks on democratic rights will intensify.
(2023-07-13). Wabtec presses demands for deep concessions as strike enters third week. wsws.org Wabtec workers, on strike since June 22, remain defiant, but they face a battle against the company and the UE bureaucracy.
(2023-07-13). North Carolina neo-Nazi sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting police on January 6. wsws.org While on bail for attempted murder after shooting a 17-year-old Hispanic teenager in the head, then 20-year-old Beddingfield travelled to D.C. with his father to participate in the coup.
(2023-07-13). Unable to suppress opposition, Los Angeles hotel union calls "second strike wave" of limited walkouts. wsws.org Los Angeles and Southern California area hotel workers began renewed strike action against area hotel chains.
(2023-07-13). Australia: Queensland Labor government expanding brutal imprisonment of children. wsws.org So harsh are the new bail laws, that youth are accepting charges in order to avoid more time behind bars while court proceedings are underway.
(2023-07-13). Family of assassinated anti-fascist activist Michael Reinoehl files federal wrongful death lawsuit. wsws.org The killing of Michael Reinoehl by a US Marshals task force on September 3, 2020 was a state-sanctioned execution, which had the support of then-President Donald Trump, his Attorney General William Barr and the US Justice Department.
(2023-07-13). Ford Saarlouis, Germany: Down tools until we know what's planned! Stop the sellout! Prepare combative measures! wsws.org IG Metall is deliberately organising divide-and-rule tactics to keep us quiet and leave us at the mercy of the new investor. This is central to the union bureaucracy's strategy to suppress any industrial action.
(2023-07-13). Vilnius NATO summit unveils plans for global domination. wsws.org In the summit declaration, the heads of state and government of the 31 NATO members declared their intention to impose their will on the entire world.
(2023-07-13). Trump lawyers seek indefinite delay in documents trial as legal cases pile up. wsws.org The fascist ex-president could face overlapping trials in New York, Washington DC, Georgia and Florida, in the midst of the presidential election campaign.
(2023-07-13). Extent of record-breaking Canadian wildfire season continues to grow. wsws.org The 2023 fire season, which is expected to continue to rage from Quebec to British Columbia to the far North for at least two more months, is being fueled by the impacts of capitalist-induced climate change, including extremely high temperatures and dryer-than-average conditions.
(2023-07-13). Die Insel (The Island): A harrowing account of the European Union's murderous refugee policy. wsws.org Thanks to her lively depictions and her factual, yet sensitive descriptions, the author brings to life the "hell of Moria".
(2023-07-13). Cuba rejects presence of U.S. nuclear submarine in Guantanamo Bay. mronline.org 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically rejects the entry into Guantanamo Bay, on July 5, 2023, of a nuclear-powered submarine that remained until July 8 at the U.S. military base located there, which constitutes a provocative escalation by the United States, whose political or strategic motives are unknown.
(2023-07-13). Oklahoma official instructs teachers to say Tulsa Massacre not racial. mronline.org 
An Oklahoma state official is facing impeachment calls following his statement that urged teachers to cover the 1921 massacre but not "say that the skin color determined it".
(2023-07-13). The war in Ukraine is the war for the dollar. mronline.org 
Oleg Nesterenko: "Moscow has really threatened the status of the American dollar on the international stage, and therefore the whole American economy behind it."
(2023-07-13). British intelligence in the dock for CIA torture. mronline.org 
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.
(2023-07-13). The fires that burn in France are about its colonial legacy. mronline.org 
France never really came to terms with its colonial heritage or its colonial mindset.
(2023-07-13). Jacksonville Teamsters hold practice picket. fightbacknews.org Jacksonville, FL — 40 members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) rallied near the Jacksonville United Parcel Service Hub on the morning of July 12. Officials from IBT Local 512 called for members to hold a "practice picket" like others held around the country. These practice pickets are part of the overall Teamster campaign to win a good national contract at UPS. Teamsters around the country are prepared to go on strike come August 1 if their demands for higher wages and better working conditions in the new contract are not met by the company. | Teamsters marched near the UPS Hub chanting,…
(2023-07-13). UPS Teamsters hold practice picket on South Side of Chicago. fightbacknews.org Chicago IL – 70 workers and community members marched outside of UPS's Morgan Street Hub on the South Side of Chicago, July 11. This was one of many practice pickets that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 705, is organizing at UPS centers across the Chicago area. This comes as negotiations between the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the United Parcel Service (UPS) remain at a standstill, primarily over pay for part-time workers. | "We are here to build our leverage and our unity to force UPS back to the table," said union steward Anthony Taylor. He continued, "There are no part-tim…
(2023-07-13). Jacksonville rallies for Tampa 5, against SCOTUS affirmative action ruling. fightbacknews.org Jacksonville, FL — As part of a coordinated effort across the country, the activist community in Jacksonville stood in solidarity with the Tampa 5. On July 11, 65 people gathered in front of the Duval County Courthouse to demand legal charges be dropped against the four members of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and a union worker who were arrested in early March. Laura Rodriguez, Gia Davila, Lauren Pineiro, Jeanie Kida and Chrisley Carpio are facing felony charges. | The Tampa 5 are activists who exercised their right to protest the racist, sexist, homophobic and transphobic Florida House Bill 999…
(2023-07-13). Cuba y Venezuela condenan el unilateralismo de la UE frente a la Cumbre CELAC-UE. peoplesdispatch.org Autoridades de los países han denunciado que tanto la agenda como el formato de la Cumbre han sido dictados por la UE sin la debida consulta con sus homólogos latinoamericanos…
(2023-07-13). Global hunger remains far above pre-pandemic levels, claims FAO. peoplesdispatch.org Asia and Africa continue to be the hotspots for global hunger while Latin American countries were able to reduce hunger significantly. Developed countries in North America and Europe also witnessed a slight rise in food insecurity in 2022…
(2023-07-13). How Walid Daqqah has kept the struggle for dignity alive behind the bars of Israeli prison. peoplesdispatch.org A global campaign is demanding the freedom of Palestinian writer, intellectual, and activist Walid Daqqah, who has been imprisoned in Israeli jails for over 37 years, and is facing severe health issues. Sahar Francis, the General Director of Ramallah-based Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association, talks about Daqqah's life of resistance and the importance of the campaign…
(2023-07-13). BDS leads widespread calls for South African football club Orlando Pirates to boycott match with Israeli team. peoplesdispatch.org Despite increasing pressure and appeals from all quarters, the Orlando Pirates have justified the decision to participate in the match citing rules of the world's football governing body FIFA…
(2023-07-13). The Philippines still cannot get off the colonial needle. journal-neo.org
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). Monday 7/10: EBPG "Observe and Interact" Drawing Inspiration from Nature — ArtLuck! indybay.org
(2023-07-13). Why Use of Cluster Bombs for 'Liberating' Territory Implies Serious Self-Harm Too. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-13). The Counter-Enlightenment: the origin of conservative politics? dissidentvoice.org 
Caricature of the Third Estate carrying the First Estate (clergy) and the Second Estate (nobility) on its back. "You should hope that this game will be over soon." The Counter-Enlightenment is the name given to the oppositional forces that formed during the Enlightenment that fought against the philosophes' writings on democracy, republicanism and toleration. These …
(2023-07-13). Friday 7/28: A Bold Peace: Free Film Screening. indybay.org 1364 Fremont Blvd. between Sonoma Ave. and Hamilton St., in Seaside, CA.
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). Friday 7/14: Protest Rally: NO U.S. Cluster Munitions to Ukraine. indybay.org Window On The Bay / Monterey Waterfront Park, 717 Del Monte Ave., Monterey, CA…
(2023-07-13). Saturday 7/15: Monterey Peninsula Pride Parade. indybay.org Intersection of Alvarado Street and Polk Street in Monterey.
(2023-07-13). Dimitri Lascaris: The Pursuit of Peace in Ukraine. The Campaign to De-platform the Speaking Tour. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-13). 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.
(2023-07-12). Smart home devices sector to take off. ecns.cn The smart home devices industry is on the cusp of new development opportunities, thanks to superfast 5G coverage, artificial intelligence and the internet of things, industry experts said.
(2023-07-12). AMEC wins IPR case vs U.S. firm in Shanghai. ecns.cn Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc China said it has prevailed in the second instance of its trade secret misappropriation lawsuit in China against U.S. chip equipment company Lam Research.
(2023-07-12). Setback to India's chip dream, as Foxconn exits from venture. ecns.cn Hon Hai Technology Group, the parent company of Foxconn in China's Taiwan, said in a statement on Monday that it was not proceeding with one of its largest overseas investment projects — a $19.5 billion semiconductor plant with India's Vedanta.
(2023-07-12). U.S. urged to show respect in climate talks. ecns.cn Climate cooperation between China and the United States should feature mutual appreciation and acknowledgment, experts said.
(2023-07-12). Key growth role seen for platform firms. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang encouraged platform companies on Wednesday to maintain firm confidence, keep innovating and improve their international competitiveness.
(2023-07-12). Shanghai promotes investment opportunities to UK. ecns.cn A campaign promoting investment in Shanghai to businesses in the United Kingdom was held in London on Tuesday.
(2023-07-12). U.S. blasted for inciting instability in South China Sea. ecns.cn Despite the overall stability in the South China Sea region, the United States of late "has been standing out as a major factor inciting instability" given its role as a troublemaker in the region.
(2023-07-12). Beijing preps for full operation of new metro line. ecns.cn The northern section of the Beijing Metro Line 17 has started its debugging, and it is expected to go into no-load operation in the third quarter and become operational by the end of this year.
(2023-07-12). WeChat refutes rumors of an upcoming 'seen' function. ecns.cn Popular instant messaging tool WeChat reassured users on Wednesday it wouldn't add a function displaying a "seen" notification, which alerts senders the recipient has read the message.
(2023-07-12). Biden meets Zelensky on the final day of NATO summit. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius on the final day of the NATO's summit on Wednesday.
(2023-07-12). China slams NATO's 'eastward expansion' into Asia-Pacific: Chinese Mission to EU. ecns.cn China firmly opposes NATO's "eastward expansion" into the Asia-Pacific region, a spokesperson for the Chinese Mission to the European Union (EU) said on Tuesday.
(2023-07-12). Chinese embassy in UK slams British govt's discriminatory measures against China-related investments. ecns.cn Facts have shown that the British government has taken discriminatory measures against investment by Chinese companies, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the UK said on Wednesday.
(2023-07-12). Chinese Consulate-General in Osaka organizes second visit to Xinjiang region for Japanese. ecns.cn The Chinese Consulate-General in Osaka, Japan on Wednesday invited more Japanese to visit Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in early September.
(2023-07-13). SOEs to step up power supply amid heat wave. ecns.cn China's State-owned enterprises, including power generators and grid operators, are making all-out efforts to ensure adequate power supply in the country in response to recent surging electricity demand caused by scorching temperatures in many parts of China.
(2023-07-13). Oil demand to hit close to 2019 level. ecns.cn It is estimated that annual crude oil production will remain above 200 million tons, it said."ÄÄ"ÄÄCrude oil imports, meanwhile, rose to 230 million tons, up 6.2 percent year-on-year.
(2023-07-13). Clean coal use key to deep cuts in emissions, stable electricity supply. ecns.cn China must push for the clean use of coal and step up integration of the dirty fuel with carbon capture, utilization and storage to achieve sustained reductions in emissions, industry experts have said.
(2023-07-13). China's parcel delivery sector sees impressive growth. ecns.cn China's parcel delivery sector has seen double-digit growth in the first half of this year, boosting consumption recovery and enhancing the economy.
(2023-07-13). EU Chip Act reflect global emphasis on semiconductor industry. ecns.cn The European Parliament's decision to approve the EU Chips Act reflects its attempts to boost its own supply of semiconductors, but it remains to be seen whether the move can produce the intended results, experts said.
(2023-07-13). SPP ups supervision of new financial crimes. ecns.cn The supervision and investigation of newly emerging types of financial crimes will be intensified to prevent and defuse risks, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said recently.
(2023-07-13). Teachers, students from mainland to visit Taiwan. ecns.cn A group of 37 teachers and students from five Chinese mainland universities will visit Taiwan from Saturday to July 23 at the invitation of the Taiwan-based Ma Ying-jeou Foundation, according to mainland authorities.
(2023-07-13). Chinese envoy meets with Pentagon official. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng met with US Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner upon invitation on Wednesday.
(2023-07-13). China's foreign trade up 2.1% in H1. ecns.cn China's foreign trade of goods went up 2.1 percent year-on-year in the first half of the year to 20.1 trillion yuan, customs data showed on Thursday.
(2023-07-13). New superconductor discovered by scientists in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have observed high-temperature superconductivity in single crystals of a nickelate, which will help solve the superconductivity mechanism and unleash more applications in fields such as information technology and aerospace technology.
(2023-07-13). Renminbi reports strongest surge, U.S. dollar continues to fall. ecns.cn Offshore renminbi jumped more than 460 basis points against the US dollar to 7.1665 when trading closed on Wednesday, reporting the strongest daily surge in a month, according to market tracker Wind Info.
(2023-07-13). Taiwan Labor Party against U.S. institute expansion. ecns.cn Taiwan's pro-reunification Labor Party on Thursday condemned the island's Democratic Progressive Party authorities for allowing a proposed expansion of the American Institute in Taiwan's office compound in Taipei.
(2023-07-13). China, U.S. set for 'in depth' talks on climate. ecns.cn U.S. climate envoy John Kerry's upcoming visit to China is expected to focus on enhancing engagement on climate and clean energy issues between the two countries.
(2023-07-13). UN: Events worsened global hunger. ecns.cn About 122 million more people are facing hunger compared with pre-COVID-19 levels as the world is still recovering from the global pandemic and grappling with the consequences of the conflict in Ukraine.
(2023-07-13). China achieves first-ever long-distance dense-phase transportation of CO2 in pipeline. ecns.cn The Qilu-Shengli Oilfield CCUS key project, China's first high-pressure dense-phase CO2 pipeline for long distance transportation became operational on Tuesday, according to China Petrochemical Corp.
(2023-07-13). 'World's supermarket'Yiwu embraces surging orders driven by Asian Games. ecns.cn Yiwu in East China's Zhejiang Province, dubbed the world's supermarket or the world's small commodity capital, is witnessing surging orders as the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou approaches.
(2023-07-13). Insights | Pakistani scholar: People-centered approach key to CPC's success. ecns.cn On the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Hannan Hussain, assistant research associate at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), expressed his appreciation for the actions taken by the CPC in poverty alleviation, rural revitalization, and the fight against COVID-19 in an exclusive interview with China News Network. He believes that its people-centered philosophy has been the mainstay of the CPC's vision.
(2023-07-13). Military alliance urged to uphold peace. ecns.cn NATO is being "extremely hypocritical" by making unfounded accusations against China's nuclear capabilities, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday, urging the bloc to take concrete measures to maintain world and regional peace.
(2023-07-13). Washington urged to pay dues after rejoining UNESCO. ecns.cn The United States on Tuesday formally rejoined the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization after an almost six-year absence and a decadelong dispute with the agency.
(2023-07-13). Chinese national shot dead during armed robbery in Brazil; Embassy issues safety reminder. ecns.cn A Chinese national was shot dead during armed robbery in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil recently. The Chinese Embassy in Brazil immediately contacted the local authorities, urging them to investigate the case as soon as possible.
(2023-07-13). Massive light-up presents beauty of terrace fields in Guizhou. ecns.cn Aerial view of night scenery of terrace fields in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 12, 2023. Massive light-up of 120,000 square meters of terrace fields forms a summer fantasy-land.
(2023-07-13). NASA releases stunning image of star's birth. ecns.cn The James Webb Space Telescope has marked one year of cosmic gazing with a stunning close-up photo of stars being born, providing a snapshot of 50 baby stars nestled in a cloud complex about 390 million light years away.
(2023-07-13). China's Xuelong 2 heads for North Pole. ecns.cn Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, China's first domestically built polar icebreaker, sets sail from Shanghai to the Arctic Ocean, July 12, 2023.
(2023-07-13). Exhibition featuring Dunhuang's cultural relics showcases spirit of Silk Road. ecns.cn More than 100 pieces of cultural relics were displayed in the exhibition, Convergence of Civilizations Dunhuang on the Silk Road, which kicked off on Wednesday.
(2023-07-13). Insights | Pakistani scholar: people-centered philosophy has been mainstay of CPC's vision. ecns.cn Hannan Hussain, Assistant Research Associate at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) and Author, said the people-centered philosophy has been the mainstay of CPC's vision.
(2023-07-13). NATO summit: the conveners failed to provide the document's security. indybay.org
(2023-07-13). 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:…
(2023-07-13). Selected Articles: Video: COVID-19 Was a Mass Mind Control Operation: Pandemic Used to Inflict Psychological Terror on World. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-07-13). Djab Wurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara Senator Lidia Thorpe: 'I'll be continuing to fight for justice'. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-13). Federal Court Judge rules hotel detention inhumane but legal. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-13). ICAC finds Berejiklian acted corruptly — and that's it. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-13). Kurds protest death threat to imprisoned leader Abdullah àñcalan. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-13). NSW gov't told not to demolish Explorer Street public housing. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-13). NSW legal groups call for new religious discrimination amendments to be rejected. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-13). Protest calls on Plibersek to halt defence housing project at Binybara. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-13). Protesters say 'no' to Middle Arm gas project. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-13). The Robodebt rogues gallery. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-13). Robodebt victims need justice, not platitudes. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-13). Jenin atrocity sparks call for Australia to ban all military exports to Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-13). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2023-07-13). Saturday 9/30: 5th Annual Bay Area Chuseok (Korean Harvest) Festival. indybay.org Presidio Main Parade Lawn…
(2023-07-13). It's Time to Dispel the 12 Assumptions That Increase College Debt. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-13). Who fuels war and profits from it. indybay.org It is morally indefensible to support the strategy of fighting Russia to the last Ukrainian. Nor is it moral to remain silent when the U.S. pursues strategies and policies that cannot achieve its stated | goals. This senseless pursuit of defeating Russia in the spirit of some kind of 19th century imperial victory is unattainable.
(2023-07-13). Sunday 8/6: Climate Emotions and Activism: A Psychologist's Perspective on the Climate Emergency. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-07-13). Archaeology Is Flipping the Script on What We Know About Ancient Mesoamerica By: Gary M. Feinman & David M. Carballo. midwesternmarx.com 
Recent archaeology emerging from ancient Mesoamerica is flipping the script of public understanding about the people and institutions that inhabited this world: the evidence tells us that cooperative and pluralistic government was at least as common and more resilient than despotic states.This more complex picture and the achievements of Mesoamerica's peoples are all the more impressive given the area's rugged terrain and resource constraints. Compared to ancient Eurasia, the …
(2023-07-13). Are We Living Through a De-Dollarization? By: Justin Podur. midwesternmarx.com 
De-dollarization is apparently here, "like it or not," as a May 2023 video by the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, a peace-oriented think tank based in Washington, D.C., states. Quincy is not alone in discussing de-dollarization: political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson outlined its mechanics across four shows between February and April 2023 in their fortnightly YouTube program, "Geopolitical Economy Hour." Economist Richard Wolff provided …
(2023-07-13). Can China and the United States Establish Mutual Respect to Lessen Tensions? By: Vijay Prashad. midwesternmarx.com 
On June 3, 2023, naval vessels from the United States and Canada conducted a joint military exercise in the South China Sea. A Chinese warship (LY 132) overtook the U.S. guided-missile destroyer (USS Chung-Hoon) and speeded across its path. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command released a statement saying that the Chinese ship "executed maneuvers in an unsafe manner." The spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Wenbin, responded that the United States …
(2023-07-13). The doomed OceanGate submersible offers us many of the same lessons that the 1912 Titanic sinking did. By: Sonali Kolhatkar. midwesternmarx.com 
The Titan and the Titanic: Two Tales of Capitalist Hubris A hundred and eleven years ago, a ship considered to be "unsinkable" fell to the bottom of the ocean after hitting an iceberg. More than a thousand people died as the Titanic sank into the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean, among them the engineer who had warned against cutting corners and safety standards.The parallels between the Titanic and the Titan—the tiny headline-garnering submersible that was lost while t …
(2023-07-13). Monday 7/17: Banking on a Safe World: Divesting from Nuclear Weapons & Fossil Fuels. indybay.org Online event via Zoom…
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). Laser ablation surgery helps treat young man's epilepsy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Epilepsy is a neurological condition where the normal electrical activity of the brain is disrupted, causing a seizure. It's fairly common. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 26 people have the disorder: Trevor Thompson is one. When medications failed to control his seizures, Trevor went looking for help. He found it at Mayo Clinic. Watch: Laser ablation surgery helps treat young man's epilepsy youtu.be/Xu79qPcrwFQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 22) is in the downloads at the end…
(2023-07-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Food and Drug Administration rule requires healthcare providers to notify people if they have dense breasts. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to women without, and that's why early detection is so important. "About 50% of women have…
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Proper posture and body alignment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to "stand up straight" and "put your shoulders back." She says good posture will keep me healthy as I age. But I'm only 17. Does it really matter if I'm slouching a bit? ANSWER: Though it may seem annoying, your grandmother is correct in that good posture supports good health. And starting good habits now, though it requires conscious effort, can help you…
(2023-07-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a breast medicine specialist? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many people think that a breast health specialist only treats cancer, but the truth is that these doctors handle a wide range of breast-related conditions. Dr. Lauren Cornell, a Mayo Clinic breast medicine specialist, says there are many ways people can benefit from seeing a breast medicine expert. Watch: Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a breast medicine specialist? youtu.be/sU7I61tnxZA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2023-07-13). Alzheimer's drug lecanemab granted full approval by FDA, Mayo Clinic expert weighs in. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval of a disease-modifying treatment that could potentially give some patients with Alzheimer's disease something they haven't had before: a medication that may slow the decline of memory and thinking. A monoclonal antibody, lecanemab, shows promise in removing amyloid plaques from the brain, according to phase 3 trial results. Amyloid plaques are one of the defining features of Alzheimer's disease, according to Dr. Ronald Petersen, a neurologist and director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's…
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London adds doctors in several medical specialties. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Mayo Clinic Healthcare is adding several doctors, including cardiologists, a gastroenterologist, experts in women's and men's health, and radiologists who specialize in a range of conditions and imaging techniques. Several of the doctors are multilingual. Mayo Clinic Healthcare, located at 15 Portland Place in the Harley Street Medical Area, provides personalised healthcare including specialized care, second opinions, advanced medical imaging and tailored wellness plans. The clinic also serves as a gateway to Mayo Clinic's…
(2023-07-13). Burning mouth syndrome: Why doctors sometimes fight its fire with fire. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Menopause is a risk factor for painful condition, Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains LONDON — Hot flashes, mood swings and sleep problems are common as a woman approaches and passes menopause. Much less common but as disruptive is another condition that can afflict perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: burning mouth syndrome. Sarmed Sami, MBChB, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, describes the painful condition, how it is diagnosed and why doctors sometimes fight its…
(2023-07-13). 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.
(2023-07-13). Tuesday 7/18: Unpacking the Recent SCOTUS Term and the Fight for Court Rebalance & Integrity w/ PFAW. indybay.org Zoom webinar…
(2023-07-13). Climate Change Crime — Depopulation In the Name of Human Rights. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-13). Talisman Sabre war games focus on interoperabilty. greenleft.org.au 
Against the backdrop of AUKUS, this year's biennial Talisman Sabre war games in the Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales will involve the biggest number of countries yet. Pip Hinman reports.
(2023-07-13). Weather Warfare "Beware the US Military's Experiments with Climatic Warfare" globalresearch.ca 'Climatic warfare' has been excluded from the agenda on climate change.
(2023-07-13). México: Nuestro respaldo total al EZLN. indybay.org MÉXICO | Congreso Nacional Indígena | ANTE LA GUERRA QUE RECORRE AL PAÂS: NUESTRO RESPALDO TOTAL AL EZLN…
(2023-07-13). 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…
(2023-07-13). Video: COVID-19 Was a Mass Mind Control Operation: Pandemic Used to Inflict Psychological Terror on World. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-13). Sunday 7/16: Open House and Watch Party of the Revcom Fundraising Live Stream at Revolution Books. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-07-13). Friday 7/14: Free Palestine! indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…
(2023-07-13). Saturday 8/5: SF Bay Area Peace Lantern Ceremony in Commemoration of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. indybay.org Berkeley: RSVP for location details | Saturday, Aug. 5th in the evening…
(2023-07-13). Arce Confident in Bolivia Joining Mercosur Thanks to Lula (+Lithium). orinocotribune.com The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, expressed confidence that his country's formal accession to the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) will be confirmed soon thanks to the efforts of his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, according to an exclusive interview with Sputnik last Wednesday, July 5. | "Comrade Lula has committed himself to take the necessary steps to achieve this goal, so we are confident that he can push this forward as quickly as possible, and that Bolivia will once and for all become an official and formal part of Mercosur," Arce announced, during the 62nd Summit of Heads of State of…
(2023-07-13). Opposition Debate: Exclusion & María Corina Machado's New Performance. orinocotribune.com 
Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—A debate with opposition pre-candidates running for the primaries has been held in the exclusive private university of Caracas, the Catholic University Andres Bello, in an auditorium filled with many sympathetic journalists and few ordinary voters. The debate, held this Wednesday, July 12, is not a very common occurrence within the Venezuelan opposition due to its constant infighting. | This occurrence, too, was not exempt of controversies, due to the unexplained absence of six out of the total of 14 pre-candidates that registered for the primaries. The absence of Henrique Capri…
(2023-07-13). Saturday 7/15: Street Spirit comeback party and fundraiser! indybay.org Tamarack, Oakland (1501 Harrison Street)…
(2023-07-13). Cluster Bombs and Elliott Abrams? dissidentvoice.org The Biden Administration's recent decisions to send deadly cluster bombs to Ukraine and to appoint despicable imperialist Elliott Abrams to a State Department Commission on Public Diplomacy are the latest examples of how progressives just cannot trust them to do the right thing. Who is Elliott Abrams? Here is how he was described in an …
(2023-07-13). Cristina Fernández acusa de predadora a multinacional Repsol. telesurtv.net La vicepresidenta argentina presentó gráficos que demuestran la política predatoria que tuvo la multinacional de origen español Repsol en la empresa local YPF.
(2023-07-13). Alerta la ONU sobre altos índices de pobreza a nivel global. telesurtv.net La inseguridad alimentaria afecta en todo el mundo a casi el 30 por ciento de la población mundial.
(2023-07-13). Aumentan a 372 los cuerpos encontrados tras inmolación en Kenia. telesurtv.net Las entidades encargadas continúan encontrando fosas comunes en el bosque Shakahola, sito en el condado Kilifi en la costa.
(2023-07-13). Confirman segunda vuelta electoral en Guatemala, pero suspenden a Semilla. telesurtv.net La decisión del Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) llega minutos después de que la Fiscalía guatemalteca anunciara sorpresivamente la suspensión jurídica de Semilla.
(2023-07-13). China rechaza calificación de amenaza por parte de la OTAN. telesurtv.net Las declaraciones del portavoz de la cancillería china se producen cuando en Lituania concluyó este miércoles la Cumbre anual de la Alianza Atlántica.
(2023-07-13). Presidente palestino visita Yenín tras ataque israelí. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios palestinos, Abbas colocó una ofrenda floral en las tumbas de las víctimas mortales.
(2023-07-13). Dimiten ministros de Economía y Energía y Minas de Guatemala. telesurtv.net Ambos abandonan luego de que el partido del mandatario Alejandro Giammattei quedara en tercer puesto en las votaciones del 25 de junio.
(2023-07-13). Miembros de Caricom viajan a Haití por ayudar en crisis social. telesurtv.net Los miembros del Grupo de Personalidades Eminentes de la Caricom estarán en la capital haitiana para intentar negociar con las partes en conflicto.
(2023-07-13). Francia anuncia gran despliegue policial durante fiesta nacional. telesurtv.net Se movilizará a un total de 130.000 efectivos de la Policía, la Gendarmería y los Bomberos con el pretexto de prevenir desórdenes.
(2023-07-13). Nicaragàºenses respaldan exigir pago de indemnización a EE.UU. telesurtv.net Ocho de cada diez nicaragüenses cree que su Gobierno ha de demandar a Washington que cumpla el fallo de la Corte Internacional de Justicia.
(2023-07-13). Tiroteo masivo causa seis muertos y cuatro heridos en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Entre los fallecidos hay cinco hombres y una mujer. Policía busca a los responsables, aunque hasta el momento no se practicaron arrestos.
(2023-07-13). Autoridades panameñas presentan resultados de censo poblacional. telesurtv.net Según el censo se registro un aumento de la población indígena en el país para totalizar 698.114 personas que se autorreconocieron como tal.
(2023-07-13). Presidente Lula devuelve medallas retiradas por Jair Bolsonaro. telesurtv.net Adele Benzaken, quien fue directora del Departamento de VIH/SIDA del Ministerio de Salud fue despedida en el primer año de mandato de Jair Bolsonaro.
(2023-07-13). ONG SOS Humanity rescata 204 migrantes en el Mediterráneo. telesurtv.net La ONG alerta que el puerto de desembarco está a 1.400 kms del lugar del rescate, viaje innecesaria para los rescatados.
(2023-07-13). Otorgan a Julian Assange Premio Konrad Wolf en Alemania. telesurtv.net El comité del Konrad Wolf 2023 destacó que Assange encarna "la esencia de crear conciencia a través del periodismo".
(2023-07-13). Acusan a iglesia de obstruir investigación sobre pederastia en Bolivia. telesurtv.net El Fiscal refirió que la Iglesia Católica había enviado el diario, pero con borrones, lo cual denota que está poniendo obstáculos.
(2023-07-13). ALBA insta a III Cumbre Celac-UE a atender necesidades de la región. telesurtv.net La plataforma exhorta a que la III Cumbre Celac-UE sea un espacio que contribuya a las legitimas aspiraciones de desarrollo.
(2023-07-13). Irán y Kenia firman cinco documentos de cooperación. telesurtv.net Los acuerdos firmados profundizarán las relaciones bilaterales para el crecimiento sostenible.
(2023-07-13). Denuncian intentona de golpe electoral en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Organizaciones sociales de Guatemala instaron al Tribunal Supremo Electoral a hacer caso omiso a la resolución judicial contra Semilla.
(2023-07-13). Brasil cierra programa de escuelas militarizadas por Bolsonaro. telesurtv.net Los ministerios de Educación y Defensa señalaron que se tomarán medidas para el término del curso escolar.
(2023-07-13). Más de tres millones de desplazados por conflicto en Sudán. telesurtv.net Según la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones, 724.000 sudaneses escaparon al extranjero.
(2023-07-13). Elevan a seis los muertos tras atentados en Jalisco, México. telesurtv.net Detonaron siete artefactos explosivos improvisados y uno de los colocados no accionó.
(2023-07-13). Alertan sobre adaptación de virus de gripe aviar en humanos. telesurtv.net La alerta enfatizó en que algunos mamíferos pueden servir de "recipientes" para la mezcla de los virus de la gripe, lo que puede traer como consecuencia el surgimiento de nuevos virus.
(2023-07-13). Anuncian obras para contener la crisis hídrica en Uruguay. telesurtv.net El jefe de la cartera uruguaya expresó que son 19 soluciones en cinco departamentos que intentarán beneficiar apenas a 109 familias…
(2023-07-13). Friday 8/4: Abolish Nuclear Weapons at Lawarence Livermore Lab & Globally – Hiroshima-Nagasaki Vigil. indybay.org West Gate of Lawarence Livermore Lab | 7000 East Ave | Livermore CA 94550…
(2023-07-13). Wednesday 7/19: Renters' Rights Clinic in West Oakland. indybay.org Oakland Public Library: West Oakland Branch | 1801 Adeline Street | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2023-07-13). Bandera, Biden and the BBC's War on Our Intelligence. strategic-culture.org 
(2023-07-13). Articles] Preliminary clinical and cost effectiveness of augmented depression therapy versus cognitive behavioural therapy for the treatment of anhedonic depression (ADepT): a single-centre, open-label, parallel-group, pilot, randomised, controlled trial. thelancet.com These findings provide proof of concept for ADepT and warrant continuation to definitive trial.
(2023-07-13). Experts emphasize close relations between China, U.S. ecns.cn Experts and business executives called for closer ties for mutual benefits amid challenging global economic situations at the 14th Annual U.S.-China CEO and Former Senior Officials' Dialogue, which concluded on Wednesday.
(2023-07-13). CASIC plans new satellite network by 2030. ecns.cn The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, one of the country's major space contractors, announced on Thursday that it plans to build a massive remote-sensing satellite network by 2030.
(2023-07-13). Fujian begins annual Taiwan entrepreneurship support program. ecns.cn East China's Fujian province has launched this year's "101 Taiwan Youth Entrepreneurship Support Program" to provide multiple channels for Taiwan youth to conduct innovation, entrepreneurship and creation in the province.
(2023-07-13). 'World's supermarket' Yiwu embraces surging orders driven by Asian Games. ecns.cn Yiwu in East China's Zhejiang Province, dubbed the world's supermarket or the world's small commodity capital, is witnessing surging orders as the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou approaches.
(2023-07-13). China does not accept nor recognize so-called award on South China Sea arbitration: spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbing on Wednesday claimed that the so-called award on the South China Sea arbitration, which is illegal and void, violates the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and general international law.
(2023-07-13). Chinese TCM experts host free clinic in Phnom Penh. ecns.cn Chinese medical teams specializing in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) carried out free clinical activities in the ONE PARK community of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, on Wednesday.
(2023-07-13). China set to remain world's largest trading nation in goods in 2023. ecns.cn While year-on-year foreign trade growth rate slows, the overall stable development of China's foreign trade sector is guaranteed and the country is expected to remain the world's largest trading nation in goods in 2023.
(2023-07-13). Main Media Center for Chengdu Summer Universiade starts trial run>. ecns.cn The Main Media Center started trial run on Wednesday and will provide catering, leisure, transportation, technology and other services for media staff during the games.
(2023-07-13). Summer green in Baizha forest farm in Qinghai. ecns.cn Aerial view of a forest farm in summer in Baizha Township of Nangqian County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. The forest farm is at an elevation of 3,650 to 5,100 meters.
(2023-07-13). 70% want an end to native forest logging. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-13). Un m4rroqui apuñ4la un hombre con un cuchillo de cocina en Ciudad Real. indybay.org El acuchillamiento tuvo lugar en una vivienda del barrio de la plaza de toros de Ciudad Real y acabó en la calle con la víctima ensangrentada…
(2023-07-13). Arranca campaña electoral para presidenciales en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El Tribunal Contencioso Electoral de Ecuador indicó que los ocho binomios electorales están en condiciones de avanzar en sus campañas.
(2023-07-13). Presidenta hondureña recibe a misión de la ONU por la Cicih. telesurtv.net El grupo de expertos de la ONU tendrá la posibilidad de evaluar los instrumentos y capacidades de Honduras para la lucha contra la corrupción e impunidad.
(2023-07-13). Nayib Bukele renunciará a la presidencia para buscar reelección. telesurtv.net Según el jefe de la bancada parlamentaria del partido Nuevas Ideas, Nayib Bukele designará a un presidente en funciones hasta el momento de los comicios.
(2023-07-13). ONU preocupada por violencia contra excombatientes en Colombia. telesurtv.net El representante de la ONU en Colombia también señaló que la violencia afecta a líderes campesinos en medio del avance de la reforma rural.
(2023-07-13). Newly Organized Nurses in Texas and Kansas Strike for a First Contract. labornotes.org
(2023-07-13). Yellen's Visit To China Has Failed. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-13). Biden's corruption led to Ukraine's destruction: fmr. Kiev diplomat. youtube.com 
Pushback with Aaron Maté Former Ukrainian government official and diplomat Andrii Telizhenko joins Aaron Maté to discuss how, in his view, powerful US figures including Joe Biden have used Ukraine for personal corruption and the geopolitical aim of bleeding Russia — all to the detriment of Ukrainians. Telizhenko worked for the Ukrainian prosecutor general's office …
(2023-07-13). The Plan To Dump Radiation Into The Ocean. leecamp.com
(2023-07-13). NYT Worries Brazil Goes Too Far to Fight Far Right. scheerpost.com 
Bolsonaro with US President Donald Trump in White House. Isac Nóbrega/PR, CC BY 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Brian Mier / Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR) Describing the differences in how Brazil and the US treated candidates who tried to seize power after losing the election, the New York Times (7/1/23) highlighted "widespread claims of …
(2023-07-13). Is The Squatter Revolution Here? leecamp.com
(2023-07-13). Blast Wipes Out Ammunition Depot Of Turkistan Militants In Syria Greater Idlib (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | On July 12, a large blast wiped out an ammunition depot of the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP) in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | Photos that surfaced online showed fire and thick smoke rising from the scene of the blast at the city of Jisr al-Shughur in the western Idlib countryside. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a London-based monitoring group, said that three militants of the TIP were wounded in the blast.
(2023-07-13). House, Headquarters Of Former ISIS Facilitator Blown Up In Syria's Daraa. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | On July 12, two large explosions rocked the town of Tafas in the western countryside of Daraa, where several cells of ISIS are reportedly taking shelter. | The explosions destroyed the house and the headquarters of former rebel leader and ISIS facilitator
(2023-07-13). Russian Army Strikes Ukrainian Ammunition Depots, Repels New Wave Of Attacks (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | The Russian military had launched an attack with long-range sea-based high-precision weapons strike against ammunition depots of Kiev forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on July 13. | In a statement, the ministry said that all designated targets were "neutralized" in the attack, without providing any additional details. | The ministry also said that a new wave of Ukrainian attacks was repelled in the directions of Donetsk, Krasny Liman and South Donetsk. | In Donetsk d…
(2023-07-13). Profit-Driven Systems Are Driving Us To Our Doom. thealtworld.com 
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(2023-07-13). How Black athletes shaped 150 years of US politics. therealnews.com 
The central place of sports in American life lends immense influence to athletes to shift the culture of the country—and for more than 150 years, Black athletes have done just that. Few scholars are as attuned to the intricacies of this history as renowned sociologist Dr. Harry Edwards. From his role in shaping the events of the 1968 Olympics to the politics of Colin Kaepernick, Edwards is just as much a participant in this history as a student and teacher of it. Now 80 years old, Dr. Harry Edwards joins Edge of Sports as he embarks on his "Last Lectures," a final project to close his long career as a…
(2023-07-13). Stop Cop City goes to the people in petition push, opens federal lawsuit. workers.org 
Atlanta Hundreds of volunteers, operating in three shifts daily, can be found all across Atlanta collecting signatures of residents to push for a ballot referendum in November on the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, better known as "Cop City." They can be found at farmers markets, grocery . . . |
(2023-07-13). Cold-chain logistics train brings Russian meat, ice cream to SW China's Chengdu. ecns.cn A cold-chain logistics train carrying 31 containers of meat and five containers of ice cream from Moscow arrived in Chengdu on Monday, the Chengdu International Railway Port told the Global Times on Wednesday.
(2023-07-13). China dominates global shipbuilding industry in H1 2023. ecns.cn China's shipbuilding industry has taken the lead in three major indicators among global competitors in the first half of 2023, according to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Wednesday.
(2023-07-13). German executives say no to 'decoupling'. ecns.cn The Chinese path to modernization will provide broader growth opportunities for German companies and the idea of "de-risking" should not be politicized or ideologized, said China's top commerce official.
(2023-07-13). Cultural bodies sign memorandum on Cambodia tourism promotion. ecns.cn The Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Art and the Cambodian-Chinese Cultural and Tourism Industry Promotion Association (CCCTIPA), signed a memorandum Wednesday on Cambodia's tourism industry promotion and overall service standards improvement while specifying the cooperative goals for the next three years.
(2023-07-13). Temporary bridge underway after controversial private bridge removal in NE China. ecns.cn The removal of a privately built bridge in northeast China's Jilin Province has inconvenienced local villagers, prompting the government to initiate a temporary bridge construction project.
(2023-07-13). Relic for 'sea worship' rituals discovered in Hebei Province. ecns.cn A fragmented stone stele with 538 years of history was recently discovered in Huanghua city in Cangzhou, North China's Hebei Province.
(2023-07-13). Zebrafish to be raised in Chinese space station. ecns.cn A group of zebrafish may soon be the newest residents in China's space station. The experiment of breeding zebrafish in the space station is mainly to study the interaction between fish and microorganisms in a small closed system.
(2023-07-13). China to enter critical period for flood control. ecns.cn China's anti-flood authority initiated an emergency response for flood control in four provinces on Tuesday and sent two working groups to two provinces to help combat flooding and waterlogging.
(2023-07-13). Chengdu offers free drinking water to outdoor workers. ecns.cn "Besides us, many people in Chengdu are participating in this program. Citizens donate mineral water every day so that outdoor workers couldn't be thirsty," said the person in charge of the program. "ÄÄ…
(2023-07-13). Main Media Center for Chengdu World University Games starts trial run>. ecns.cn The Main Media Center for the 31st Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province"ÄÄstarted trial run on Thursday.
(2023-07-13). A Good Year's Pay for a Good Day's Work? scheerpost.com 
By Sam Pizzigati / Inequality.org Can you imagine a president of the United States proposing a federal budget that quadruples the paychecks that go to top federal officials? Of course not. No president would dare risk wandering down that road. America's taxpayers, our top pols understand, have a distinct aversion to seeing anyone get rich …
(2023-07-13). The Rice Bowl of the Chinese People Is Held Firmly in Their Hands. scheerpost.com 
By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research At the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development held in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), member states decided to replace the Millennium Development Goals (established in 2000) with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The first SDG was to 'end poverty in all its forms everywhere'. Despite the enthusiastic verbiage, it was clear that …
(2023-07-13). Great Exchanges with Portobello Radio. imperial.ac.uk Delve deeper into subjects covered at the Great Exhibition Road Festival 2023.
(2023-07-13). 'The East Is Still Red' a necessary read. workers.org 
With his recently published book, "The East Is Still Red," Carlos Martinez has clarified the role of the Chinese revolution in improving the lives of a fifth of humanity. The book is a contribution to the discussion among Marxists regarding the class character of the People's Republic of China. As . . . |
(2023-07-13). Will Biden Start WW III — — A Chat With Dmitri Simes Jr. sonar21.com 
Boy, I am getting old. I was invited to do an interview on Sputnik News and was told the host is Dmitri Simes. I was expecting the man pictured above….
(2023-07-13). Ukraine — Biden Again Escalates. moonofalabama.org The decision, likely illegal, was made because the US and its allies have run out of other 155mm munition.
(2023-07-13). OSHA Has the Highest Murder Rate. thealtworld.com For 30 years, perhaps longer, I have been reading articles that noise is a great stressor and that stress is a great killer. A day or so ago I read the latest report that stress produced by noise is a leading killer. | Air bases cause a huge amount of noise, but OSHA construction regulations are the worst producers of noise stress. Some decades ago an inattentive construction site worker or inattentive equipment operator resulted in a death. OSHA went into action. Henceforth every piece of construction equipment that has a reverse gear must have a penetrating beep-beep system. Today the regulation has expanded to…
(2023-07-13). WASHINGTON IS BEGGING FOR A PREEMPTIVE NUCLEAR ATTACK FROM RUSSIA. thealtworld.com The Washington Dumbshits are encouraging Russia to wipe out the US in a desperate act of self-preservation. | Russian lawmakers have completed an investigation into Washington's military-related biological activities at laboratories across Ukraine on the basis of findings made public by Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Troops over the past year. | Washington is working on a "universal" genetically engineered bioweapon designed to cause severe damage to enemies comparable to that of a "nuclear winter," a Russian parliamentary commission investigating US biolabs in Ukraine has concluded. | "The U…
(2023-07-13). Jenin 2002 and now: Israel can't crush Palestinian resistance. workers.org 
Palestinian women rally on 47th anniversary of Land Day in occupied Palestine, March 30, 2023. The writer traveled to the occupied West Bank during the Second Intifada representing the International Action Center. She gained access to Jenin in April 2002 when Israeli Defense Forces were barricading the destroyed refugee camp. . . . |
(2023-07-13). Bolivia: Church Accused of Obstructing Pederasty Investigation. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Juan Lanchipa, Attorney General of Bolivia, denounced that the Catholic Church has not complied with the commitment to cooperate with the investigations of pederasty, as in the case of the Spanish Jesuit Alfonso Pedrajas. | Related: | "We want to inform that on Monday we have received, via International Cooperation, the diary of the priest Alfonso Pedrajas. The Catholic Church has previously sent this diary to the Prosecuto…
(2023-07-13). Campaign for Presidential Elections Kicks Off in Ecuador. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the National Electoral Council (CNE) announced that the electoral campaign for the extraordinary presidential elections on August 20 will be extended from July 13 to August 17. | RELATED: | Initially, the CNE had set the presidential campaign period between August 8 and August 17. However, the electoral authorities decided to extend the campaign period to promote greater awareness among citizens of the candidat…
(2023-07-13). Electoral Coup Attempt in Guatemala Denounced. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, various social organizations in Guatemala denounced an attempted electoral coup due to the decision of the Public Ministry to suspend the political party Semilla, of candidate Bernardo Arévalo. | Related: | According to several official reports, in a communiqué, the organizations Transparencia Internacional, Acción Ciudadana and La Red Nacional de Comisiones y Colectivos Ciudadanos por la Transparencia…
(2023-07-13). Guatemala's Runoff Election Confirmed, Semilla Party Suspended. telesurenglish.net On July 14, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal of Guatemala had planned to announce the results at 12: 00 local time but instead released a statement, appealing to the confidence of the electorate. | Related: | "We are making our best effort to continue guaranteeing the custody of the vote. Continue trusting in the electoral authority", adds the TSE, quoting its presiding magistrate, Irma Palencia. | According to institutional sources, the court is still disc…
(2023-07-13). UNIFIL: Lebanon and Israel Must Avoid Escalation, Drone Attack. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) urged Lebanon and Israel to stop any action that may lead to an escalation in southern Lebanon, a few hours after three Hezbollah members were reportedly injured by an Israeli drone attack near the two countries' border. | Related: | According to official statements, on earlier Wednesday, an Israeli drone attacked Hezbollah members, an Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, a…
(2023-07-13). Uruguay: Construction Work to Mitigate Drought, CAF Bank. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean signed an agreement with the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) to finance in order to finance, with US$ 250,000, a series of construction of works to mitigate the impact of drought and water crisis in Uruguay. | Related: | According to official statements, the bank will finance 19 collective solutions that will include the con…
(2023-07-13). Stop the War's capitulation hides truth about Ukraine, stops workers organising. thecommunists.org RT reporter and CPGB-ML member Steve Sweeney is currently reporting live from the Donbass. ***** Small numbers of antiwar activists took part in a national day of action organised by Britain's Stop the War coalition on 8 July which, while calling for 'peace' in Ukraine, rallied around a demand that would in reality lead to …
(2023-07-13). Cambodia's election campaign in calm. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, Jul 13 (Prensa Latina) The campaign for the seventh national elections in Cambodia is calm and with the participation of 18 political groups that will fight for the 125 seats in the National Assembly (Parliament).
(2023-07-13). Crime is becoming more common in Costa Rica every day. plenglish.com San José, Jul 13 (Prensa Latina) Crime is growing every day in Costa Rica and the statistics on these acts are worrying the inhabitants of this country, especially after learning that the last three days were the most violent.
(2023-07-13). Cuban youth with a lot to say in Brussels forum. plenglish.com Brussels, Jul 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuban youth has much to say and contribute here at the European Union (EU)-Latin America and the Caribbean civil society forum, despite the limitations imposed, said today the island's delegate Grettel Gomez.
(2023-07-13). Lula to approve program to reduce housing deficit in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Jul 13 (Prensa Latina) President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will homologate today the bill, approved by the National Congress, which creates the new program My House, My Life, to reduce the housing deficit in Brazil.
(2023-07-13). Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council opens in Kenya. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jul 13 (Prensa Latina) The 43rd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) Commission begins today in Nairobi, Kenya, to prepare for the fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of that political organization.
(2023-07-13). Red alert for 13 Italian cities due to heat wave. plenglish.com Rome, Jul 13 (Prensa Latina) The Italian Ministry of Health issued for today a red alert for 10 cities, orange for two and yellow for 13 others, due to the strong heat wave affecting the country.
(2023-07-13). Randall Kennedy vs John McWhorter: Highlights From Debate On Affirmative Action Ruling. moguldom.com On June 19, the U.S. Supreme Court ended affirmative action, ceasing race-conscious admission programs at colleges and universities nationwide. In the late 1960s, college admissions departments began considering race as a factor when admitting new students. The SCOTUS's landmark ruling determined that race should not be a factor in achieving educational diversity. The controversial decision …
(2023-07-13). Dumping Doubts: Releasing Fukushima's Waste Water. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-07-13). Pig Beans — The Latest GMO Frankenfood. "Transgenic Foods" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-13). Half of Russian Strategic Missile Divisions Now Use Hypersonics in Response to US Escalation. Pentagon Failures in Strategic Weapons Capabilities? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-13). Video: Shut Down the COVID-19 Operation Now! globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-13). How Clearly Israel Is an Apartheid Country. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-13). "Safe and Effective" — Understanding Vaccine Clinical Trials. The Placebos. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-13). FBI Cooperated with Kiev Regime to Remove "Verified Social Media Accounts" Including the US State Department. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-13). Stephen Wertheim: The West Cannot Ignore Role NATO Expansion Played in Russia's Invasion of Ukraine. democracynow.org 
After the closing of a major NATO summit in Lithuania, President Biden vowed to support Ukraine and warned the war may continue for a long time, before flying to Finland, the newest member of NATO, which shares an 830-mile border with Russia. The goal of this summit may have been to make Ukraine seem more aligned with NATO, but "they actually revealed that the alliance was split" when they did not offer a timeline for Ukraine's membership, says Stephen Wertheim, senior fellow in the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Wertheim says the real result of th…
(2023-07-13). "Cobalt Red": Smartphones & Electric Cars Rely on Toxic Mineral Mined in Congo by Children. democracynow.org 
The Democratic Republic of the Congo produces nearly three-quarters of the world's cobalt, an essential component in rechargeable batteries powering laptops, smartphones and electric vehicles. But those who dig up the valuable mineral often work in horrific and dangerous conditions, says Siddharth Kara, an international expert on modern-day slavery and author of Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives. In an in-depth interview, he says the major technology companies that rely on this cobalt from DRC to make their products are turning a blind eye to the human toll and falsely claiming their s…
(2023-07-13). Headlines for July 13, 2023. democracynow.org As NATO Summit Wraps, Biden Pledges Ukraine Will Join Military Alliance "Some Day", Russian General with Advance Knowledge of Wagner Rebellion Disappears, U.N. Security Council to Meet Following North Korean Ballistic Missile Test, U.N. Calls for Probe After 87 Bodies Discovered in Mass Grave in Sudan's Darfur , Guatemala AG Suspends Progressive Semilla Party as Court Sends Leader Bernardo Arévalo to Runoff, Thailand's Coup-Installed Senate Rejects Popular Reformist Candidate Pita Limjaroenrat, 20 Million in Indian Capital Face Drinking Water Shortages Amid Historic Flooding, Spain Faces H…
(2023-07-12). Remembering Paul Castaway: Killed by Denver Police. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-07-12). The psychological war waged by the Five Eyes against the very civilians they claim to defend. expose-news.com In November 2020, GCHQ was ordered "to wage cyber war on anti-vaccine propaganda" and "to take out anti-vaxxers online and on social media." GCHQ is Britain's main eavesdropping agency and has a …
(2023-07-12). WEF collaborators want to threaten us to ensure compliance with their climate change goals. expose-news.com World Economic Forum ("WEF") collaborators discussed using central bank digital currencies ("CDBCs") to control what people purchase. Not to be outdone in dictating to the world, "climate change" cultists discussed whether to …
(2023-07-12). European citizens and MEPs launch an initiative to bring down WHO. expose-news.com To the World Health Organisation ("WHO") globalist misanthropists: Millions of people around the world are the people you now have to reckon with and we will bring you down, Christine Andersen MEP …
(2023-07-12). America vs. the Supreme Court. fpif.org After last year's NATO summit, Joe Biden talked to reporters about the war in Ukraine, U.S. military assistance to the government in Kyiv, the invitations to Sweden and Finland to join NATO, and the global economy. | The message that the U.S. president emphasized, on all of these issues, was that "America is back." After the isolationist rhetoric of the Trump years, the United States was once again participating in multilateral initiatives and shouldering its share of alliance burdens. It was the defining message of his presidency from day one. | But the first question Biden fielded at the press conference was no…
(2023-07-12). Dwight Was Right: Congress Must Say No to Military Contractors. fpif.org The world Eisenhower warned about has materialized. We need more members of Congress to stand up to the arms industry and fight for social investments instead.
(2023-07-12). The Despicable Gaslighting Around Child Trafficking & Our Unaccountable/Criminal "Leadership" thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (7/12/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-07-12). Ucrania: Una recuperación en manos de CEOs y gerentes. globalizacion.ca Lejos del Plan Marshall, hoy la reactivación de Ucrania está en manos de corporaciones y multinacionales que buscarán maximizar sus ganancias, en gran medida, gracias a los incentivos económicos y a la mínima regulación estatal del gobierno neoliberal de Volodímir…
(2023-07-12). El régimen de sanciones impuesto por el Reino Unido apunta a Nicaragua. globalizacion.ca 
Gran Bretaña y sus socios, como los EE. UU., están imponiendo sanciones económicas a docenas de gobiernos que no les gustan, pero algunos individuos en Nicaragua están siendo atacados sobre la base de poca o ninguna evidencia. | El Reino Unido,…
(2023-07-12). 25 verdades sobre la muerte del joven Nahel en Francia. globalizacion.ca Un adolescente de 17 años ha muerto a manos de un agente policía durante un control de carretera, desatando una ola de emoción en la sociedad francesa. | 1.- El 27 de junio de 2023, en Nanterre, cerca de París, a…
(2023-07-12). Decrecionismo y (eco)socialismo. globalizacion.ca En este artículo presentamos una mirada sobre los planteos decrecionistas como respuesta a los desastres ambientales producidos por el capitalismo, e interrogamos sus propuestas desde una perspectiva ecosocialista revolucionaria. | Los desastres ambientales en múltiples dimensiones que viene produciendo el capitalismo,…
(2023-07-12). El correísmo lidera las encuestas, las razones y desafíos de su posible regreso al poder. globalizacion.ca De acuerdo a un despacho de la agencia A.F.P, el Ecuador elegirá la primera mujer como presidenta en la historia de su democracia. Y lo haría en primera vuelta el 20 de agosto. El despacho dice textualmente "Ecuador ya está…
(2023-07-12). Organizaciones piden el fin de la OTAN y avanzar hacia un Acuerdo de Paz mundial. globalizacion.ca Personas y organizaciones sociales, de paz, ecuménicas y de derechos humanos, emitieron un "Llamamiento: Por un Acuerdo por la Paz y la Amistad entre los Pueblos" en ocasión de la Cumbre de la OTAN, que se celebrará en Vilnius, Lituania,…
(2023-07-12). Por qué el conflicto de Ucrania no va a escalar hacia una guerra mundial. globalizacion.ca Muchos medios y analistas no cesan de alertar sobre la posibilidad de que la guerra de Estados Unidos contra Rusia en Ucrania suba de intensidad hasta desembocar en una guerra total y directa entre ambas potencias. Sin embargo, a pesar…
(2023-07-12). Los Estados Unidos de América (del Norte) impelidos a aumentar la apuesta de la guerra en Ucrania. globalizacion.ca La guerra en Ucrania es la guerra promovida por los EE. UU. para debilitar a Rusia y reducir con ello la fuerza resultante de la alianza de Rusia con China. No hay otro motivo en la raíz del comportamiento de…
(2023-07-12). Haiti — CARICOM Caves In To US Pressure. popularresistance.org As had been widely predicted, CARICOM caved in to the intense and relentless US pressure on it that the regional body threw its support behind the planned US military attack on Haiti. | Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago, from 3-5 July, in its 45th Heads of Government conference, which also marked the 50th anniversary of the organisation, CARICOM abandoned its months long opposition to the US assault on its fellow member state and issued a statement in support of the "immediate creation of a Humanitarian and Security Stabilization Corridor under the mandate of a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution, and…
(2023-07-12). Dockworkers To Refuse Canadian-Bound Cargo In Solidarity With Strike. popularresistance.org Dockworkers on the U.S. West Coast will refuse to unload cargo destined for Canada in a display of solidarity with striking port workers in British Columbia. | The move was announced by ILWU International president Willie Adams on Monday, stating "The ILWU will not be unloading Canadian bound cargo in solidarity with our Brothers and Sisters in ILWU Canada." | ILWU Canada and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) have been unable to reach a new collective bargaining agreement covering some 7,400 longshore workers and foremen at Canada's West Coast ports since the previous agreements expired…
(2023-07-12). More Than Meets The Silk Press: Kamala Harris And US Imperialism. popularresistance.org Kamala Harris wants to be your aunty. The Biden Administration's controversial Vice President is often presented as either an incompetent sidekick, or a lovable big sister figure who "stays with her hair done". Usually when she is presented to the general public it's a roast— right wing media highlighting her latest string of incoherent thoughts or social media unloading a fresh set of cop memes. In February, The New York Times published the headline, "Kamala Harris Is Trying to Define Her Vice Presidency. Even Her Allies Are Tired of Waiting." In the piece, John Morgan, a prominent fund-raiser for the Demo…
(2023-07-12). Palestine Action Blocks Sewage Pipes Of Leicester's Israeli Weapons Factory. popularresistance.org Two days ago, Palestine Action blocked the sewage pipes leading to Leicester's Israeli weapons factory, UAV Tactical Systems (U-TacS). In a new tactic, activists used concrete and other materials to create a blockage in the pipes to disrupt the operation of the factory. The action was not publicised at its inception, leaving the factory unaware of their new plumbing problems. Since the obstruction of the pipes, two vans belonging to the factory's estate's management firm, Precision Facilities Management, have entered the premises. | The action took place as part of the ongoing siege against the weapons factory, w…
(2023-07-12). California Amazon Strikers, Allies Blockade Massachusetts Warehouse. popularresistance.org Norwood, Massachusetts – With military-like tactics and discipline, over 300 Teamsters and their supporters converged in the predawn darkness on a sprawling Amazon warehouse (DCB4) and truck barn in the Boston suburb of Norwood on July 8. At exactly 4 a.m., contingents of workers moved out of the shadows of wooded side streets and, with bullhorns blaring, blocked off multiple gates with moving pickets. | Picketing was led by two striking Amazon delivery drivers — Cecilia Porter and Brandi Diaz — who had flown in from Palmdale, California.
(2023-07-12). Nurses In Texas And Kansas Strike For First Contract. popularresistance.org Through wet weather in Wichita, Kansas, and scorching heat in Austin, Texas, hundreds of nurses walked picket lines June 27 in a one-day strike for safe staffing and patient safety. Nearly 2,000 nurses represented by National Nurses United (NNU) walked out. | They're trying to get the company to bargain in good faith after winning union elections in the last year at the three struck locations: Ascension's two campuses in Wichita and Austin's huge Ascension Seton Medical Center, where 900 nurses work. | "Our patients are being shortchanged by management, because they are short staffing our units," said Monica Gonz…
(2023-07-12). Health Workers In South Korea Prepare For Nationwide Strike. popularresistance.org The Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union (KHMU) has announced a nationwide strike starting Thursday, July 13, unless the government responds to their demands. The trade union has been concerned about staff shortages and low wages for years and is now prepared to escalate action as President Yoon Seok-yeol's administration continues to ignore the issues faced by health workers. | In a recent press release, the KHMU emphasized that the strike aims to defend the lives and health of the people, in collaboration with citizens. Trade union officials also stated that during the strike, they would address the existin…
(2023-07-12). Good Points From Larry. Michael Hudson On Reindustrialization. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-07-12). Cultivating the Next Crop of America's Farmers. inequality.org I consider my days in the sun as a young, organic farmer to be the most rewarding work I've done. The days were long, hot, and unforgiving, but I felt free. Farmers have my utmost respect and I believe them to be the backbone of America. But for young people like me, becoming a full-time …
(2023-07-12). North-West University Hosts Public Lecture and Round Table Discussion on BRICS Opportunities. infobrics.org The North-West University's (NWU's) Afrocentric Governance of Public Affairs (AGoPA) research focus area recently hosted its inaugural public lecture titled "Mainstreaming South Africa and Africa — the G20 Agenda: Implications for research in higher education" as well as a roundtable discussion titled "BRICS Expansion: Challenges and Prospects"
(2023-07-12). Chris Devonshire-Ellis BRICS Interview on Newsweek. infobrics.org Chris Devonshire-Ellis, the Chairman of Dezan Shira & Associates, has been interviewed by Newsweek as concerns the current status of the developing BRICS grouping, the Global South and the impact on the United States…
(2023-07-12). What Are the Potential Alternatives to BRICS+?>. infobrics.org The discussions on the creation of platforms such as BRICS+ that would bring together some of the regional integration blocks of the BRICS economies into a common platform of "integration of integrations" have progressed slowly at best…
(2023-07-12). More grumbling from Zelensky because NATO doesn't want direct war with Russia. infobrics.org Zelensky's unhinged commentary is deeply dividing for virtually all NATO members, as none of them wants to be destroyed in minutes for the sake of a corrupt Neo-Nazi regime.
(2023-07-12). Western analysts support NATO's direct participation in Ukraine. infobrics.org As expected, they hope Poland and the Baltics to act first.
(2023-07-12). Central banks hoarding gold after Russian asset freeze. infobrics.org Anti-Russia sanctions continue to backfire on the West.
(2023-07-12). White House Deploys Troops to Bolster Right-Wing Coup Regime in Peru. libya360.wordpress.com Abayomi Azikiwe As unrest continues the United States-backed government of Dina Boluarte commits atrocious human rights violations In early December of 2022, the socialist president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, was overthrown in a political coup engineered by the conservative-dominated Congress and immediately thrown into prison. Vice-President Dina Boluarte was installed as the new leader having…
(2023-07-12). Interview with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu: The Failure of the Ukrainian Counteroffensive. libya360.wordpress.com If Ukraine uses cluster munitions, Russia will respond in kind! Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu gave an interview about the situation in Ukraine. Shoigu noted that the Ukrainian counter-offensive had failed.
(2023-07-12). Kenya Committing Atrocities in Somalia with US Backing. libya360.wordpress.com Jamal Abdulahi The US "war on terror" brought nothing but terror to the Horn of Africa. Kenya is a US client state which has spent years destabilizing Somalia under the guise of fighting terrorism. Kenya rarely showed political inclination to interfere with Somalia's internal affairs until 2010 when it sent troops across the border under…
(2023-07-12). IAEA Approves Japan's Plan to Release Nuclear Contaminated Water into the Sea. libya360.wordpress.com
(2023-07-12). The UK-Rwanda Pact to Keep Migrants from Crossing the English Channel. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison The UK is spearheading a European drive to outsource migrants to Rwanda. UK officials have been trying to ship African and Middle Eastern migrants to Rwanda since June 2022 despite successful legal challenges mounted by immigrant rights advocates, including intervention by the European Court of Human Rights . At the end of June, three UK…
(2023-07-12). Prosecution evidence completed in Kevin Spacey sexual assault trial in London. wsws.org Spacey denies three counts of indecent assault, seven of sexual assault, one of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent and one of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent, which carries a maximum punishment of life imprisonment.
(2023-07-12). Asbestos in UK schools responsible for 10,000 deaths in four decades. wsws.org The government rejected a plan to remove the deeply harmful material from school buildings. Thousands of teachers and pupils are being condemned to an early grave by this cruel, penny-pinching indifference.
(2023-07-12). UAW organizes publicity stunts as "negotiations" with automakers start. wsws.org The talks are not negotiations between two antagonistic parties but a conspiracy to force workers to bear the full cost of the conversion to electric vehicle production.
(2023-07-12). Canada's union-backed Liberal government intervenes to break BC dockworkers' strike. wsws.org Striking dockworkers, their class brothers and sisters at US West Coast ports and workers across Canada must mobilize to defeat this brazen attack on workers' right to strike. Rank-and-file committees should be set up at each port to fight for the broadening of the strike in opposition to all efforts by the government and its union allies to shut it down.
(2023-07-12). German President backs delivery of cluster bombs to Ukraine. wsws.org In the Second World War, Germany's ruling class committed the greatest crimes in history with the Holocaust and the war of extermination against the Soviet Union. Now, once again, it will stop at nothing to pursue its imperialist goals.
(2023-07-12). The SAG-AFTRA strike and the path of global class struggle. wsws.org The shutdown of major portions of the entertainment industry in the US, in the first "double strike" by writers and actors since 1960, has enormous implications.
(2023-07-12). Australia: Victorian Labor government shuts down COVID-19 respiratory clinics. wsws.org The Victorian Health Department last month announced that six respiratory clinics dealing with COVID-19 infections will shut due to the cessation of state government funding.
(2023-07-12). Deflation starts to grip the Chinese economy. wsws.org Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday showed that the consumer price index was unchanged from a year ago — the lowest rate in more than two years — while factory gate prices continued to fall, an indication of lowered demand.
(2023-07-12). Build the UPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee! wsws.org In this the founding statement of the Committee, which was founded in a meeting held last weekend, rank-and-file UPS workers call for workers to "to organize ourselves—not to 'support' the bargaining committee and to cheerlead for them, but to enforce our democratic will, and position ourselves to countermand the inevitable sellout."
(2023-07-12). "Once in a 1,000 year" rain triggers flash flooding in Vermont and New York's Hudson Valley, killing 1. wsws.org The latest disasters in the United States are a sharp warning of the worsening effects of climate change, caused by the profit-driven exploitation of the environment under capitalism.
(2023-07-12). United Federation of Teachers ratifies sellout contract for 120,000 New York City educators. wsws.org On Monday, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), announced that its tentative agreement covering roughly 115,000 full-time and 5,000 part-time education employees in the New York City public school system (DOE) had been ratified.
(2023-07-12). Scientists choose site to mark the start of the Anthropocene. mronline.org 
Tiny Crawford Lake, near Toronto, holds a detailed record of radical global change.
(2023-07-12). Sober Up Liberals: The U.S. Constitution Sucks. mronline.org 
Review of Robert Ovetz, We the Elites: Why the U.S. Constitution Serves the Few (London: Pluto Press, 2022). People in the United States generally have confidence in the country's political system, believing that it has the capacity to solve meaningful problems. Conservatives and liberals alike sincerely respect what they consider the nation's sacrosanct Constitution, established …
(2023-07-12). Without the 2014 coup, Ukraine would be living in peace. mronline.org 
Oleg Nesterenko: "When we talk about the reasons that led the Russians to intervene militarily in Ukraine, root causes and triggers are often confused, especially in the Western press. The triggers are mistaken for the causes. As for the causes, we don't even talk about them, or we just talk nonsense. It's important to distinguish one from the other."
(2023-07-12). Underestimate Russia at your own risk: A comparison of Hubris by Germany during WWII and today's collective West. mronline.org 
In honor of the NATO summit July 11 and 12, this is a comparison of how the Nazi leadership in World War Two and today's collective West similarly underestimated Russia and overestimated their capabilities.
(2023-07-12). Biden's Joint Chiefs Pick Wants More Bases in Asia to Prepare for War With China. news.antiwar.com President Biden's nominee to replace Gen. Mark Milley as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Tuesday that he would pursue establishing more bases in the Indo-Pacific region and increase support for Taiwan to prepare for a future war with China, Nikkei Asia reported Wednesday. Gen. Charles Q. Brown told a Senate Armed …
(2023-07-12). G7 Countries Vow Long-Term Military Support for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com President Biden and other Group of Seven leaders on Wednesday pledged long-term support for Ukraine and announced that they would each negotiate a bilateral security deal with Kyiv. "Today we are launching negotiations with Ukraine to formalize — through bilateral security commitments and arrangements aligned with this multilateral framework, in accordance with our respective legal …
(2023-07-12). Germany's Rheinmetall to Open Tank Factory in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Rheinmetall, Germany's leading arms maker, will open a plant to manufacture tanks and other armored vehicles in Ukraine within the next 12 weeks as the West is looking to boost Ukraine's weapons industry. Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger told CNN that the company will also train Ukrainians how to use and maintain the tanks they manufacture …
(2023-07-12). British Defense Minister Says Ukraine Needs to Show More Gratitude. news.antiwar.com British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Wednesday that Ukraine needs to show more gratitude for the support it receives from the West when asked about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's criticism of NATO's communiqué. "Whether we like it or not, people want to see a bit of gratitude," Wallace told reporters. A day earlier, Zelensky wrote …
(2023-07-12). Russia's Spy Chief Says He Spoke With CIA Director About Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Sergey Naryshkin, the head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), confirmed on Wednesday that he spoke with CIA Director William Burns after Yevgeny Prigozhin's short-lived rebellion. US media outlets reported at the end of June that Burns phoned Naryshkin to assure that the US was not involved in Prigozhin's mutiny. But Naryshkin said the two …
(2023-07-12). Report: Biden Administration Debating Sending ATACMs to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration is quietly debating whether or not to provide Ukraine with Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), which have a range of up to 190 miles, The New York Times reported Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal reported at the end of June that the administration was moving closer to providing Ukraine with ATACMS, which …
(2023-07-12). Southern California hotel workers rally and strike for higher wages. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – 14,000 hotel workers in Southern California went on strike at 19 hotels in Long Beach, Santa Monica, downtown Los Angeles and North Hollywood on July 2. The strike was planned to last three days covering the July 4 holiday. Union members say if their demands are not met, more strikes will happen. | Last week, in the face of a strike, the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites agreed to a contract, and the workers won their demands. Now the workers at other hotels are looking to replicate their success. The workers are organized with UNITE HERE Local 11, and their contract expired at midnight on Fr…
(2023-07-12). Emergency rally in Seattle, solidarity with Palestine. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA- On July 8, 50 people united to rally and voice their opposition to the U.S-backed Israeli attacks on the people of Jenin, Palestine last Sunday. This gathering took place at Ruby Chow Park directly across from the Boeing Propulsion Engineering Lab, where weapons of war are manufactured. After the rally, the participants marched to Interstate 5 and dropped a banner. | "The military raid on Jenin has been the deadliest and most extensive military operation since the second Intifada over 20 years ago. All the martyrs – past, present and future – of the Palestinian people, and all revolutionary struggles…
(2023-07-12). Teamsters at UPS Sunnyvale California practice strike picketing. fightbacknews.org Sunnyvale, CA — On July 6, members of the Teamsters union at the UPS Hub in Sunnyvale, in the San Francisco Bay area, held a picket in the lead-up to their contract expiring and a potential nationwide strike. | The picket included both UPS drivers and part-time workers who work inside the hub. The union members picketed from 7: 30 a.m. to 9: 30 a.m. at the intersection of Elko Drive and Hammerwood Avenue. The time of the pickets was set to allow both drivers and the part-timers to participate, before and after their shifts. | As the picketing began, and drivers were there with Teamsters Local 853 representati…
(2023-07-12). Denver practice pickets draw 300 people. fightbacknews.org Commerce City, CO — After the contract negotiation fallout between UPS and the Teamsters a week before, 300 workers marched outside the UPS Commerce City Hub just outside Denver, Colorado, July 9. Teamsters Local 455 is holding practice pickets which have been exploding across the country as the Teamsters keep up their fight for a strong UPS contract August 1. | Teamsters union members marched across the street from the building they work, roaring chants such as "Who are we? Teamsters!" and "No justice, no peace!" as they circled the sidewalk. | Union members were in high spirits and had a lot to say about…
(2023-07-12). Freedom Road Socialist Organization to hold online forum with rank-and-file UPS Teamsters. fightbacknews.org On Sunday, July 16 at 3 p.m. Pacific time (4 p.m. Mountain / 5 p.m. Central / 6 p.m. Eastern), Freedom Road Socialist Organization will be hosting an online event entitled "UPS Teamsters on the Frontlines" featuring rank-and-file Teamsters, some of whom are FRSO members, speaking on the latest in their current struggle for a contract with UPS. | "This Sunday we'll be hearing from the front lines of the class war," said Richard Blake, of Teamsters Local 512, "From real fighters who are leading the struggle on the shop floor." | IBT President Sean O'Brien has made it clear that if no tentative agreement i…
(2023-07-12). At Vilnius summit, NATO reiterates it will fight Russia to the last Ukrainian. peoplesdispatch.org The two-day NATO summit concluded in Vilnius, Lithuania, and Ukraine continues to wait for membership into the military alliance. President Volodymyr Zelensky was, however, offered a three-part package of support to ensure the continuation of the war against Russia. | The package includes the establishment of the NATO-Ukraine Council, which according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, "will meet as equals, hold crisis consultations, and jointly take decisions." On the sidelines of the summit, various NATO countries have committed to a multi-year program of assistance to help the Ukrainian armed forces tr…
(2023-07-12). Hollywood actors are on the cusp of a strike. peoplesdispatch.org With less than 12 hours left before their contract expires, SAG-AFTRA workers appear poised to strike unless an agreement is reached before the end of the day…
(2023-07-12). Arrest of two Baloch students triggers protests in southwestern Pakistan. peoplesdispatch.org A suicide attack in Turbat on June 26, in which one police officer was killed, triggered a fresh wave of mass arrests of Baloch students in the region. The issue of enforced disappearances has been a major concern in Balochistan…
(2023-07-12). Israeli forces illegally evict Palestinian family from East Jerusalem home. peoplesdispatch.org After the Sub Luban family was evicted, their home was given to illegal Israeli Jewish settlers in violation of international law. The family has been fighting to retain its house for over 45 years…
(2023-07-12). UN Security Council fails to agree on aid to rebel-held areas in Syria after Russia and West veto resolutions. peoplesdispatch.org Syria has long maintained that all aid to the country should flow through the government as the current mechanism violates its sovereignty and prolongs the war…
(2023-07-12). The Heat: World Population Day. america.cgtn.com 
Fertility, education, the climate crisis, just some of the issues countries are grappling with on this July 11, 2023, The United Nations' World Population Day. World Population Day was first observed in 1987 by the United Nations when the world's population hit five billion. It's …
(2023-07-12). Aleksandar Vučić was "offended" by Erdoğan? journal-neo.org
(2023-07-12). The Middle East is once again in turmoil. journal-neo.org On the eve of military exercises simulating war with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brazenly and bluntly said: "I have a clear message for Iran and the international community: Israel will do everything it has to do to prevent Iran from building a nuclear bomb." Apparently, Tel Aviv thinks that it has completely replaced […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-12). Turkey vs NATO: It isn't just Tit for Tat. journal-neo.org
(2023-07-12). What's the problem regarding radioactive water discharge from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant? A delegation of South Korean scientists visits the NPP. Part 2. journal-neo.org
(2023-07-12). Iraq Turns to Qatar, Turkmenistan to Reduce Reliance on Iranian Gas. strategic-culture.org Iraqis are suffering from soaring summer temperatures amid electricity shortages caused by reduced supplies of Iranian gas. | Join us on , , and . | Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani held an emergency meeting on 1…
(2023-07-12). Weaponisation of Food Goes Into High Gear. strategic-culture.org "Who controls the food supply controls the people; who controls the energy can control whole continents; who controls money can control the world." | Join us on , , and . | Way back in the 1970s, the far-seeing genius Henry…
(2023-07-12). What we know about Elizabeth Tsurkov. electronicintifada.net Who is the Israeli researcher and why was she in Iraq?
(2023-07-12). As Ukraine Gets "Closer Than Ever" to Joining NATO, Does Peace Get Further Away? truthout.org During a major summit in Lithuania, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Ukraine is "closer than ever" to joining NATO, but the military alliance is resisting calls to give Kyiv a timeline to membership. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is attending the NATO summit and is meeting with President Biden and other world leaders. This comes as a number of nations have announced new… |
(2023-07-12). Belarus ambassador describes relations with Cuba as very good. plenglish.com At the political level we are two sister nations that exchange similar criteria and on the economic field we have common challenges with important logistical aspects that are being improved, the diplomat said. | Baranovsky explained that in 2021 Belarus exported 156 tractors to Cuba in order to boost the development of agriculture, one of the sectors in which there are major agreements between the European and Caribbean nations. | The ambassador said that the start of flights from Moscow to Varadero is a great opportunity to boost the arrival of tourists from his country to Cuba, although he noted that there are…
(2023-07-12). MEP slams EP resolution against Cuba. plenglish.com Despite the infamous insulting resolution, the peoples of the world are with you (Cuba), he said in a message of fraternal greetings to Cuba. | According to the Left Group member, the European Parliament (EP) has become a loudspeaker for the most reactionary and extreme right-wingers. | Regarding the adopted document, Pineda asserted that it contaminates and stains what should be the house of Europe's sovereignty. | The text used the human rights issue to attack Cuba, with the clear intention of affecting the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement signed by the European Union (EU) and Cuba in 2016. | Pineda…
(2023-07-12). Specter of civil war hovers over Sudan. plenglish.com Khartoum, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The apprehensions of UN secretary General Antonio Guterres that Sudan is a step away from civil war were confirmed today with the release of chilling figures of dead, wounded and refugees.
(2023-07-12). Venezuela 'Hikes' Diesel Price to $0.32 per Liter. orinocotribune.com 
An adjustment to the price of diesel fuel for the industrial sector was made official in Venezuela after being published in the government gazette. The new price is equivalent to 32 US cents per liter. In addition, Article 2 of the resolution states that the government may evaluate the use of different prices for sectors considered to be a priority. | The new price is a necessary adjustment after the US restricted, under illegal sanctions, exports of diesel to Venezuela in 2021, while President Maduro's administration retained a subsidized price equivalent to slightly less than half a cent per liter in US dollars…
(2023-07-12). U.S. Government Launches Investigation Into Cedars-Sinai Hospital Over Black Mothers. moguldom.com Health inequality among Black women is a matter of life and death. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is now facing a federal civil rights investigation over the treatment of Black mothers. "Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention," …
(2023-07-12). Foundation To Battle Injustice Found Exclusive Evidence Of Trafficking Disabled Ukrainian Children In Spain. southfront.org 
Provided by 85 children with intellectual and physical disabilities were forcibly taken from the DPR to Spain by a Spanish military aircraft and placed in a state-run orphanage, where they are sexually abused, involved in the drug trade, and were trafficked around the world. Minors with special needs live in inappropriate conditions, and any attempts to return them to…
(2023-07-12). In Video 18+: Ukrainians Abandon Their Comrades On Battlefields. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | The Ukrainian military is launching the so-called 'meat assaults' on the Zaporozhie front lines. While infantrymen are used as cannon fodder in assaults on Russian military positions, Ukrainian military columns are burning on Russian minefields. | Suffering heavy losses, Ukrainian servicemen do not bother about their comrades and abandon them on the battlefields under threat of Russian attack and artillery shelling. | The recently shared video showed another Ukrainian military column stoppe…
(2023-07-12). Military Situation In Syria On July 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-07-12). Military Situation In Ukraine On July 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Kharkiv; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Sinkovka; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Toretsk; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Orekhov; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Spirne; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery destroyed a command post of the AFU near Antonovka; | The Russian Army repelled AFU attacks near Pervomayskoye; | The Russian Army…
(2023-07-12). Military Situation In Zaporozhie And Kherson Regions, Ukraine, On July 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Orekhov; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Makarivka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue north of Rabotino; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Pryyutne; | Up to 90 Ukrainian servicemen, 4 tanks, 15 armored vehicles, 5 pickups, 1 FH-70 howitzer, 4 howitzers were destroyed in Zaporozhye region, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 50 Ukrainian se…
(2023-07-12). Military Situation On Svatove-Kreminna Front On July 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian forces advanced along the road from Kreminna and entered Torske; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Torske; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Terny; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Neveske; | Russian forces destroyed 105 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 tanks, 5 armored vehicles, 3 pickups, D-20 and D-30 howitzers in Krasny Liman area; | Russian forces advanced 1,5 km deep into Ukrainian defence near Karmaz…
(2023-07-12). Russian Forces Struck Zmeiny Island, Sending Signals To Kiev And Ankara — Report. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On July 12, Russian military sources reported that Russian forces launched a massive strike on Ukrainian military facilities located on the island of Zmeiny (Snake Island), which was the first attack on the island since February 2023. | According to the reports, the island was attacked by Russian fighter jets and UAVs. Scouts of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation reportedly acknowledged that there are military facilities on the island that pose a threat to Russian population. The Ukrainian m…
(2023-07-12). American, British And French Fighter Jets Violated Syria's Airspace: Russian MoD. southfront.org 
Staff Sgt. Roidan Carlson, 2d Combat Camera Squadron aerial combat broadcaster, and Royal Jordanian Air Force Lt. Col. Firas Masadeh, a flying wing commander, taxi in an RJAF F-16 Fighting Falcon before an aerial photography mission May 13, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Sara Greco/Released) | United States-led coalition's fighter jets violated Syria's airspace nine times during the past day, Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Ministry of Defense' Center for Reconciliation…
(2023-07-12). Explosion Reported On Separation Line Between Israel And Lebanon Amid High Tensions (Video). southfront.org 
File image. | An explosion was heard near the separation line between Israel and Lebanon on July 12 afternoon, according to Hebrew and Arab media reports. | Initially, a security source and an informed source told Reuters that several members of Lebanon's Hezbollah were wounded in an "attack". From its side, Israel's public broadcaster Kan said that the group's members had set a fire at line, setting off landmines, and that Israeli troops had fired warning shots during the incident. | The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) a…
(2023-07-12). Heavy Ukrainian Losses Reported In Zaphorohey, Donetsk (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
File image | Kiev forces have reportedly suffered from more losses while attempting to advance towards Rabotino and nearby areas in the Zaphorohey direction. | On July 12, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that the 42nd Motorized Rifle Division defending this direction destroyed four Ukrainian main battle tanks, six infantry fighting vehicles and 30-40 troops during a recent battle. | Videos and photos from the direction confirmed that several American-made Bradley vehicles were destroyed, po…
(2023-07-12). In Video: Russian Airstrikes Hit Militants Stronghold Near U.S. Garrison In Syria's Al-Tanf. southfront.org 
File image. | Warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have reportedly carried out a series of airstrikes against a militant stronghold located near the United States-led coalition garrison in the southeastern Syrian area of al-Tanf. | Video footage showing the airstrikes surfaced online on July 10. However, it is still unclear when exactly the airstrikes took place. | The militants who were based at the targeted stronghold were reportedly a part of sabotage groups which were t…
(2023-07-12). Russian Army Repels Several Attacks In Donetsk (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | On July 12, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Kiev forces had made several attempts to advance in the directions of South Donetsk, Krasny Liman and Donetsk without any success. | In a statement, the ministry said that the Russian Yug Group of Forces had repelled 30 attacks close to Zolotaryovka, Spornoye, Kleshcheevka, Andreevka, Sol, Severnoye, Veseloye, Vodyanoye, Pervomaiskoye, Krasnogorovka and Petrovskoye. The group also targeted Ukrainian gatherings of manpower and equipment to…
(2023-07-12). Russian Minister Of Defense Says Ukraine's Hyped Up Counteroffensive, Reveals Losses. southfront.org 
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. © Vadim Savitsky/TASS | Kiev hyped up its counteroffensive so much that many of its allies expected to see substantial results by the start of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu told reporters on July 11."I think they have touted and hyped up this counteroffensive issue so much that practically, if not half the world, then a third of it for sure, was waiting for the 11th to take stock of some results such as what was achi…
(2023-07-12). Six Syrian Service Members Killed Or Wounded In New Wave Of Attacks In Daraa. southfront.org 
File image. | Six Syrian service members were reportedly killed or wounded in three separate attacks in the southern governorate of Daraa. | On July 10, unidentified militants opened fire at two officers of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) near the town of al-Sanamayn in the northern Daraa countryside. One of the officers was killed on the spot, while the other was wounded. | The next day, July 11, a patrol was hit by a roadside bomb between the towns of Saida and Western Ghariyah in the eastern countrysid…
(2023-07-12). Russia Counterattacks In Donbass, Grindering Kiev Forces In Zaporozhie. southfront.org 
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(2023-07-12). Federal study finds forever chemicals in more than half of Americans' drinking water. nationofchange.org "…we're talking about a chemical that has managed to find its way into the blood of almost everything on the planet and almost every person in the United States."
(2023-07-12). Young People Can't Sit on the Sidelines on Social Security. otherwords.org
(2023-07-12). Understanding History and the Future in Terms of Four Crucial Relationships. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). What's behind the post-election crisis in Guatemala? peoplesdispatch.org On Sunday, June 25, Guatemala held H…
(2023-07-12). Iowa GOP Lawmakers Pass Yet Another Abortion Ban in Special Late-Night Session. truthout.org The Iowa state legislature passed an anti-abortion bill late on Tuesday night, following a rushed consideration of the measure during a one-day special session that was convened by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds. The bill, which bars abortions in the state after the six-week mark of pregnancy — a timeframe during which many people may not even realize they are pregnant — passed just after 11 p.m. |
(2023-07-12). Ohio GOP Is Trying to Raise Ballot Initiative Threshold to Block Abortion. truthout.org Early voting in Ohio's late-summer primary election began this week, with a major question on amending the state constitution included on the ballot. This has deep implications on how residents can shape their government in the future. Voters were allowed to submit mail-in ballots or vote in-person starting at 8 a.m. this past Tuesday. Such primary elections are generally low-turnout affairs — the… |
(2023-07-12). Trump Suggests Hunter Biden Deserved "Death Penalty" Over Tax Crimes. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump published a post on his Truth Social site on Tuesday afternoon demeaning the federal prosecutor who obtained a plea deal from Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. The wording in Trump's post suggested that the punishment for Biden, who pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor tax crimes, was too lenient. Trump went on to make the bizarre suggestion that U.S. |
(2023-07-12). Bidenomics? Black Workers Now Account For 90 Percent Of Unemployment Rise. moguldom.com The unemployment rate for Black workers fell to record lows earlier this year but it's on the rise again, with Black workers accounting for 90 percent of the spike in U.S. joblessness since April, while white unemployment fell in June. The unemployment rate for whites fell in June to 3.1 percent, the Labor Department reported …
(2023-07-12). Don't Believe in the Globalist Depopulation Agenda? Then Have the Courage to Read This Article! globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Do EMF and Wireless Devices Endanger Children's Health? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Media Continue to Lie About Gene Therapy Jab. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Die Zeit ist wieder aus den Fugen. Der Stellvertreterkrieg gegen Russland kà∂nnte sofort gestoppt und damit ein Dritter Weltkrieg verhindert werden. globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Klicken Sie …
(2023-07-12). The Proxy War Against Russia Could be Stopped Immediately and Thus a Third World War Prevented. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Chinese delegation ready to shine at World University Games. ecns.cn The Chinese delegation for the 31st FISU World University Games was officially formed on Wednesday and the top Chinese student athletes are ready to shine at the event, which will be staged in Chengdu, Sichuan province from July 28 to Aug 8.
(2023-07-12). China advances 15-minute neighborhood construction. ecns.cn China will fully advance the construction of 15-minute neighborhoods, where residents could complete their daily activities within 15 minutes of walk, in the next three years as part of the country's efforts to restore and expand consumption.
(2023-07-12). China launches 13th Arctic Ocean exploration. ecns.cn The 13th Chinese Arctic scientific expedition team, organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, set out from Shanghai onboard polar icebreaker Xuelong 2 on an expedition to the Arctic Ocean on Wednesday.
(2023-07-12). 'Most mysterious bird' spotted in S China for first time. ecns.cn An injured white-eared night heron, confirmed as the first-level protected bird in China, was discovered in South China's Guangdong Province on Monday.
(2023-07-12). Volunteers keep famed Hangzhou herbal tea stall in service. ecns.cn A renowned herbal tea stall, located next to a bus station in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, which offers free tea to passengers, is fondly referred to as "the most beautiful herbal tea stall" by locals.
(2023-07-12). China's first high-altitude photovoltaic hydrogen storage project starts operation. ecns.cn China's first high-altitude photovoltaic hydrogen storage project entered operation in Delingha, northwest China's Qinghai Province on Tuesday.
(2023-07-12). Xi stresses establishing new systems for higher-level open economy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday presided over the second meeting of the Central Commission for Comprehensively Deepening Reform (CCCDR).
(2023-07-12). 1 billion pieces of abalone harvested in Fujian. ecns.cn Abalone has entered harvest season and the farm in Lianjiang produced 1 billion pieces of abalone a year. The local abalone farming area exceeded over 1,400 hectares and the output reached 54,200 tons in 2022.
(2023-07-12). Shiniest exoplanet ever discovered acts like a mirror. ecns.cn The planet is around the size of Neptune and reflects 80% of the light shone on it, making it the largest known "mirror" in the Universe. This shininess was discovered by detailed measurements made by ESA's Cheops of the amount of light coming from the planet-star system.
(2023-07-12). Beijing Daxing airport opens more international routes for summer peak. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport plans to open and resume 15 international routes during the summer to meet the rising demand for the summer travel peak."ÄÄ…
(2023-07-12). Air-raid shelters with WiFi open to public to beat summer heat in Nanjing. ecns.cn Nanjing Civil Air Defense Office opened a total of seven air-raid shelters for residents to escape the summer heat on Tuesday in China's Jiangsu Province. "ÄÄ…
(2023-07-12). Black liberation organizers across the U.S. reflect on the passing of Dr. Mutulu Shakur. mronline.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.
(2023-07-12). Caged, stripped, beaten: Latest 'Save the Children' report on Palestine makes chilling read. mronline.org 
According to a just-released report by the international rights organization, Save the Children, four out of five Palestinian children in the Israeli military detention system are beaten and 69 per cent are strip-searched.
(2023-07-12). Ellen Brown: The Federal Debt Trap: Issues and Possible Solutions. scheerpost.com 
By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost "Rather than collecting taxes from the wealthy," wrote the New York Times Editorial Board in a July 7 opinion piece, "the government is paying the wealthy to borrow their money." Titled "America Is Living on Borrowed Money," the editorial observes that over the next decade, according to the …
(2023-07-12). John Kiriakou: The Murder of 'Whitey' BulgerJohn Kiriakou. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-12). Matt Taibbi: Where Have All the Liberals Gone? scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-12). Patrick Lawrence: A Yellen in the China Shop. scheerpost.com Given where the Biden regime sets the bar for its trans—Pacific statecraft these days, you have to wonder whether they chant "Limbo lower now!" as they send off the next official on one of these pointless demarches.
(2023-07-12). Rep. Gaetz Says He Will Co-Sponsor Amendment to Block Cluster Bombs to Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-12). Revealed: Major US Banks Are Funding Anti-LGBTIQ Groups. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-12). The New York Times Has Decided We Need to Cut Social Security and Medicare. scheerpost.com 
By Dean Baker / Beat the Press (CEPR) The New York Times editorial board came to a shocking realization this week: we are living on borrowed money. That was the headline of an editorial it ran calling for deficit reduction. Having discovered the deficit, the piece then went on to call for a combination of increased revenue …
(2023-07-12). Kids Awaiting Foster Care Placement Are Being "Housed" in Jails and Offices. truthout.org By age 17, more than half of youth who are removed from their homes will have an encounter with the legal system through arrest, conviction or detention. Critics describe this process as the foster-care-to-prison-pipeline. But for many foster children, the pipeline is activated the moment they enter care. This is because child welfare authorities in several states are placing kids in juvenile… |
(2023-07-12). Selected Articles: The Occupation and Jewish Values. globalresearch.ca 
By The intensifying violent encounters between the two sides since the beginning of the year have claimed the lives of 147 Palestinians and 23 Israelis. The vicious cycle …
(2023-07-12). 'Golden Spike': Scientists choose site to mark the start of the Anthropocene. greenleft.org.au 
In a major step towards formal recognition of the Anthropocene as a new stage in Earth System history, scientists have identified a small lake near Toronto as the best marker of epochal change, writes Climate & Capitalism editor Ian Angus.
(2023-07-12). MIDA release sterile flies to fight off screwworm pest in Panama. plenglish.com According to a press release from MIDA and the Panama-United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm (COPEG), these actions will be strengthened following an animal health emergency declaration nationwide. | Agricultural Development Minister Augusto Valderrama, who signed such a declaration on July 5, told reporters that the measure complies with MIDA's responsibility guaranteeing animal and plant health due to the growth of this pest.
(2023-07-12). Matrix wins top prize in Imperial's competition for women-led startups. imperial.ac.uk An Imperial student startup has developed a self-use pelvic assessment tool and diagnosis device, supported by AI.
(2023-07-12). Intro to Socialism (One of many!). podcasters.spotify.com In this episode, I discuss some of the different key characteristics of the process of Socialism, without getting much in depth, and hope to discuss more on this soon…
(2023-07-12). Dark Money Network Is Helping GOP Attack Climate-Friendly Corporate Investments. truthout.org Leonard Leo, a figure known for orchestrating the far-right takeover of the U.S. judiciary, is spearheading a dark money network that's fueling the House GOP's assault on environmental, social, and corporate governance, an investing approach that ostensibly considers climate impacts and other societal factors. With House Republicans set to hold a hearing Wednesday and consider a slew of bills as… |
(2023-07-12). Canada: Striking dock workers need working-class solidarity against ruling-class collusion. greenleft.org.au 
More than 10 days into the mass strike by Canadian dockworkers in British Columbia, dockworkers on the West Coast of the United States declared their refusal to handle containers rerouted from the struck Port of Vancouver, reports Jeff Shantz.
(2023-07-12). New Bill Could Stop Fox News' Defamation Tax Writeoff. levernews.com 
(2023-07-12). Targeted for Tyranny: We're All Suspects Under the Government's Precrime Program. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). France's Racism Still on Display as It Denies Its Colonial Past — and Present. truthout.org Nahel M., a 17-year-old poor French citizen of Algerian and Moroccan origin, died of a single bullet fired by a French police officer at almost point-blank range on June 27. When I heard the news about the murder of young Nahel in the ghetto-ized suburb of Nanterre, shot at close range because he initially refused to stop his vehicle, my mind went back to the mainly Algerian-populated and… |
(2023-07-12). Vilnius: Fizzling NATO Bets on Technology. War and the Weaponization of AI. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Our 9 year old Website is COLLAPSING!! bdsmovement.net 
(2023-07-12). Cartoon: Affirmative Reaction. otherwords.org The Supreme Court preserved affirmative action for wealthy families while abandoning it for everyone else — with one telling exception.
(2023-07-12). PSL Editorial — Member or not, NATO as committed as ever to Ukraine proxy war. liberationnews.org 
As the NATO summit in Lithuania concludes, there is no doubt that the alliance remains fully committed to its profoundly dangerous proxy war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2023-07-12). Towards NATO's Direct Participation in Ukraine? globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Why We Must Fix the Media — and Save the World. Hollywood's "Just Wars" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). The Company Salivating Over The Medicaid Disaster. levernews.com 
(2023-07-12). Israel expels Palestinian family from their Jerusalem home. electronicintifada.net City officials celebrate and call for "Nakba now."
(2023-07-12). Canadians may be polite, but Canada's working class fights back, too. therealnews.com 
(2023-07-12). The Supreme Court's Gone Rogue and Americans Are Suffering For It. otherwords.org An older generation remembers President Richard Nixon desperately insisting, during the Watergate scandal, "I am not a crook." Along the same lines, right-wing Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett implores, "this court is not comprised of a If you have to say it, it's too late. | The Supreme Court is under attack these days. A solid majority of Americans
(2023-07-12). Luchadores por la liberación negra de Estados Unidos reflexionan sobre el fallecimiento del Dr. Mutulu Shakur. peoplesdispatch.org Shakur fue prisionero de guerra de la lucha por la liberación negra durante 37 años. Sólo fue liberado a meses de morir.
(2023-07-12). The EU Must Get its House in Order Before Meddling in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Oliver Vargas — Jul 10, 2023 | Even as rioters are trashing French cities, Brussels is more concerned with lecturing foreign countries. | Whether it's fires raging through the streets of France, or runaway inflation across the continent, one would think that the multiple internal crises engulfing the European Union would be more than enough to occupy the time of bureaucrats in Brussels. One would be wrong. | It seems that Western Europe's neocolonial aspirations abroad do not rest even as bricks fly through windows back home. This week, the EU released a formal condemnation of Venezuela's Comptroller Gen…
(2023-07-12). 2 Months of Rain Falls on Vermont Over 2 Days, Prompting State of Emergency. truthout.org President Joe Biden declared an emergency for all 14 counties in Vermont early Tuesday as the state received two months worth of rain in two days. The heavy rain and flooding in Vermont is the latest in an international series of flooding catastrophes from India and Japan to neighboring New York as warmer temperatures driven by the burning of fossil fuels allow the air to hold more moisture and… |
(2023-07-12). American Black women over three times likely to die in pregnancy. plenglish.com United Nations, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Black girls and women in the United States are nearly three times more likely to die during pregnancy or in the six weeks following delivery than any other race, a UN report warned Wednesday.
(2023-07-12). Covid-19 positive cases on the rise in Jamaica. plenglish.com Kingston, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Jamaica's Health and Welfare Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton on Wednesday informed the country is currently experiencing a surge in positive coronavirus case rate, according to a news source.
(2023-07-12). Cuba reports 7 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is nowadays maintaining a too much favorable epidemiological situation in its control over Covid-19, where just seven cases were reported on Wednesday in three provinces, as informed by Public Health Ministry (MINSAP).
(2023-07-12). Debt crisis spells development disaster for billions, says UN chief. plenglish.com United Nations, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Half of humanity lives in countries that are forced to spend more on servicing their debt than on health and education, which is nothing less than a development disaster, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday.
(2023-07-12). RCMP say over 70 teens sexually abused at N.S. youth jail in 30 years. plenglish.com Ottawa, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are launching a confidential hotline to assist with their investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at the Nova Scotia Youth Centre between 1988 and 2017.
(2023-07-12). Uhuru Kenyata calls on all parties to lay down arms in DRC. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Former Kenyan President H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, in his capacity as the Facilitator of the East African Community (EAC), Led- Nairobi Process on restoration of peace in the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Wednesday called on all armed groups in DRC to cease hostilities and lay down arms in order to move forward in peace talks.
(2023-07-12). Colombia's Vice-Minister of Health explains the country's new health reform. peoplesdispatch.org The government of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez has initiated an ambitious health reform in Colombia, which could make essential care more accessible to the people. Health activists from the WHO Watch program met with Dr. Jaime Urrego, Vice-Minister of Health of Colombia, to discuss its impacts.
(2023-07-12). Australian company demands $3.3bn from Greenland for uranium mining ban. greenleft.org.au 
Perth-based mining company Energy Transition Minerals Ltd will challenge Greenland government over its rejection of an application to mine uranium and rare earths at Kuannersuit/Kvanefjeld, reports Peter Boyle.
(2023-07-12). In OtherWords: July 12-2023. otherwords.org
(2023-07-12). Colonialism or sovereignty? How the global financial system traps countries in debt. geopoliticaleconomy.com Political economists Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, and Ann Pettifor discuss how the international financial system traps Global South countries in debt, reinforcing a neocolonial order.
(2023-07-12). Republicans don't own patriotism. nationofchange.org True patriots don't put loyalty to their political party above their love of America.
(2023-07-12). The impact of plastic on human health. nationofchange.org We know that plastic is choking the planet. But it could be killing us, too.
(2023-07-12). Why are colleges "civil" to Israel? electronicintifada.net Politics and culture of Western universities promote thinking over acting.
(2023-07-12). Moving Beyond the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Rulings. aclu.org At the end of its term, the Supreme Court upended established equal protection law with its decision in SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC, effectively eliminating the use of affirmative action in college admissions. The court's decision disregards prior precedent, as well as the societal realities of race discrimination and inequality. | Many schools, as well as the courts, recognize that diversity exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking, prepares them to live and work with one another in a diverse society, and increases understanding and respect across differences. Those findings have not changed, al…
(2023-07-12). The First GOP Debate Is Designed to Boost Trump — and He May Not Even Attend. truthout.org On August 23, the Republican National Committee (RNC) is marshaling its first 2024 presidential contenders' debate, to be hosted by Fox News. Yet despite the buildup, the event, in Milwaukee, could well turn out to be a bust. Donald Trump, who, notwithstanding his mushrooming legal travails, is still hugely outpolling his nearest rival, Ron DeSantis, is threatening to stay away, accusing Fox… |
(2023-07-12). Venezuela's Communist Party Members Request Supreme Court to Appoint Special Board for Party Restructuring. orinocotribune.com A group of Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) members requested the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) to appoint a special board for restructuring the party. | The group's spokesperson, Victor Parra, spoke to the media outside the court. He explained that they went to the court to "ask for justice regarding the administration of the party." | Parra reported that the group filed an appeal before the Constitutional Chamber of the TSJ asking for a special board because they consider the current PCV leadership illegitimate and illegal for having been elected in a party congress where "more than 80% of the party members…
(2023-07-12). Democrats Demand Full Account of Gifts to SCOTUS From Leonard Leo, Billionaires. truthout.org As the past few months' continuous stream of new revelations has uncovered a litany of financial favors and close relationships between Supreme Court justices and wealthy conservatives, Senate Democrats are shining the spotlight on one of the most influential figures behind the whole scheme: conservative judicial kingmaker and master of dark money Leonard Leo. On Wednesday, Sen. |
(2023-07-12). Lawyer in Affirmative Action SCOTUS Case Paid Clarence Thomas Aide on Venmo. truthout.org One of the lawyers who successfully convinced the Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action in college admissions two weeks ago once made a payment over the mobile app Venmo to an aide to far right Justice Clarence Thomas, a new report finds. The Guardian reported on Wednesday that in November and December of 2019, former Thomas aide Rajan Vasisht received several payments from lawyers who… |
(2023-07-12). Warren, Sanders Report Reveals Tax Prep Firms Are Sending Taxpayer Data to Meta. truthout.org Tax preparation companies have for years been freely sharing millions of taxpayers' sensitive data, which is supposed to be closely guarded, with Meta to use in advertising and for other purposes with "stunning disregard" for user privacy, a new report by congressional Democrats has found. The report, released Wednesday, found that TaxAct, TaxSlayer and H&R Block have been using a line of code on… |
(2023-07-12). "A Climate-Changed World": Vermont Confronts Historic Flooding Again, 12 Years After Hurricane Irene. democracynow.org 
Parts of Vermont experienced their worst flooding this week in nearly a century after two months' worth of rain fell over the course of 48 hours. Nearly 100 people have been rescued, and locals are deeply concerned for the unhoused residents. "The state has really been hammered," says journalist David Goodman in Waterbury. The host of the public affairs podcast and radio show The Vermont Conversation explains how the town adapted to flooding caused by Hurricane Irene, and calls for the state to adapt rather than simply replace damaged infrastructure: "‚Ä&ati…
(2023-07-12). Headlines for July 12, 2023. democracynow.org NATO Promises Ukraine Eventual Membership, But No Timeline Offered, U.N. Condemns Russian Veto to Extend Aid Delivery Route in Syria, Taliban Evicts Hundreds of Displaced Families from Kabul Camp, Killing 2 Children, Iowa GOP Passes 6-Week Abortion Ban That's Set to Go into Effect This Week, Vermont Floodwaters Recede, But Officials Warn More Destructive Rain Could Be on Its Way, Court Halts Section of Construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline, EU Approves Nature Restoration Law in Win for Environment, Greek Coast Guard May Have Caused Disastrous June Shipwreck, Which Likely Killed Over 500 Migrants, "…
(2023-07-12). NATO Summit: Will Ukraine's Demand to Join Military Alliance Help Prolong the War? democracynow.org 
During a major summit in Lithuania, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Ukraine is "closer than ever" to joining NATO, but the military alliance is resisting calls to give Kyiv a timeline to membership. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is attending the NATO summit and is meeting with President Biden and other world leaders. This comes as a number of nations have announced new military assistance for Ukraine. "The main condition for Ukraine membership [to NATO] is an end to this war," says Andreas Zumach, defense correspondent for the left-wing German daily Die Tageszeitung.
(2023-07-12). As Sudan Fighting Escalates, Displacing 3 Million in 3 Months, Peace Talks Must Include Civil Society. democracynow.org 
The United Nations has warned that Sudan is on the brink of a "full-scale civil war" as fighting between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has forced over 3 million people from their homes. After multiple failed ceasefires, Egypt is hosting a summit this week with the goal to "develop effective mechanisms" with neighboring countries to settle the conflict. Sudanese activist Marine Alneel says Sudanese civilians are in the midst of a deadly healthcare crisis as hospitals have been shut down and medical supplies are severely limited. Alneel warns of an impending famine a…
(2023-07-12). Democrats Inadvertently Admit That They Could Reduce Military Spending If They Wanted To. davidswanson.org
(2023-07-12). When in Rome, Do as the Americans Do? davidswanson.org
(2023-07-12). Cuba Condemns US Nuclear Submarine in Guantánamo. orinocotribune.com Cuba condemned the presence of a US nuclear submarine at the Guantánamo naval base in Cuba earlier this month. Cuban authorities labeled the move a military provocation. | On Tuesday, July 11, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated via social media, "We categorically condemn the presence between July 5 and 8 of a nuclear submarine at the Guantánamo naval base. It constitutes a provocative escalation by the US, which forces us to question what strategic purpose it is pursuing in our region, declared a Zone of Peace." | According to the Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS), the submarine tha…
(2023-07-12). President Maduro: We Must Halt Illegal Mining in the Amazon. orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-12). Venezuela and Suriname Sign Agreements to Strengthen Relations. orinocotribune.com On Monday, in Caracas, Venezuelan Minister of for Foreign Affairs Yván Gil and his counterpart from Suriname, Albert Ramdin, signed a joint declaration at the fifth meeting for the Mechanism for Political Consultations between both countries. | The activity took place in the Salvador Allende hall of the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry and represents an example of the actions carried out by both countries to strengthen the ties of cooperation and mutual fr…
(2023-07-12). 13 July, Twitter Space: Political Prisoners for Palestine: A crime to care? samidoun.net 
DON'T MISS THIS IMPORTANT DISCUSSION OF THE PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS ▪️ What shall we do when Palestine supporters are repeatedly put behind bars for protesting for our brothers and sisters in Palestine? ▪️ What can we do to help them continue fighting against companies like Elbit Systems who provide the arms to kill innocent men, …
(2023-07-12). Jenin, Toulouse is with you! samidoun.net 
At the call of the Association France-Palestine Solidarité, the Collectif Palestine Vaincra, Solidarité Palestine Toulouse and the Comité 31 du Mouvement de la Paix, around 50 people gathered at the exit of the Jean Jaurès metro station in Toulouse, France, on Tuesday, 11 July. Participants in the demonstration included delegations from the CGT labour union, the Union Syndicale Solidaires, political parties …
(2023-07-12). Solidarity with Soha Bechara: Lebanese resistance struggler detained and deported from Greece. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network denounces the Greek government and European Union's denial of entry to Souha Bechara, the Lebanese resistance struggler, former political prisoner and Communist activist. As she traveled from Beirut through Athens to Switzerland, she was stopped in the Athens airport by Greek officials, detained for multiple hours and deported to Lebanon, …
(2023-07-12). 10 West Papuan activists arrested in Jayapura. greenleft.org.au 
Ten activists — members of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) — were arrested by Indonesian authorities on July 11 in Jayapura, while handing out leaflets to promote a protest, reports Susan Price.
(2023-07-12). West Papua: More arrests at KNPB rally. greenleft.org.au 
Indonesian security forces violently cracked down on a peaceful West Papuan National Congress (KNPB) demonstration on July 12, called to show support for West Papua's application to become a full member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), reports Susan Price.
(2023-07-12). Millions under heat advisory in the U.S. Southwest. america.cgtn.com 
More than 50 million people in the U.S. are under heat warnings. A scorching heatwave has gripped much of the South. At the same time, excessive rainfall and catastrophic flooding have occurred in the Northeast.
(2023-07-12). A Brutal Colonial Legacy Is Tinder for the Fires That Are Sweeping Across France. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Jul 6, 2023 | Racism against people of Arab and African descent in France has become almost banal, something that takes place and no longer raises an eyebrow. The killing of Nael was absolutely explicable — the result of a general social toxicity towards minorities and one that is given expression through the police | On Saturday, July 1, 2023, a large crowd
(2023-07-12). Crassus: Financier and War Profiteer. dissidentvoice.org We find that you Romans have not got very good memories about the terms of treaties. — Parthian general Surena, upon confronting Crassus and his invading legions. Who was Marcus Licinius Crassus (ca. 112-53 BCE )? Like a modern-day financier, he was a predatory (usurious) lender; like a modern-day oligarch, he acquired vast real-estate holdings …
(2023-07-12). French police kill young man during Marseille riots. wsws.org According to the victim's family, a man was killed by a police flash grenade during the violent suppression of riots on July 1. The nationwide crackdown also saw police violently assault the brother of Adama Troare, murdered by the police in 2016, in Paris on Saturday.
(2023-07-12). Nation State 'Anarchists' Side With Capitalists to Silence Talk of Peace. orinocotribune.com By Yves Engler — Jul 10, 2023 |
(2023-07-12). ACLU Intervenes in Kansas AG's Attempt to Block Gender Changes on Licenses. truthout.org The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kansas, representing five transgender Kansans who want to get or keep a driver's license that matches their gender identity, filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit between Attorney General Kris Kobach (R) and the Kansas Department of Revenue. "Mr. Kobach's actions demonstrate a flagrant attempt to do an end-run around our state constitution… |
(2023-07-12). Mass Casualty at Concerts: When COVID-19 Vaccinated Crowds "Die Suddenly". globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). "Email from the Future": "Agenda 2063, The Africa We Want" globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). The Criminal Hunter Biden. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Why Are There No Slums in China? orinocotribune.com 
By Dongsheng News — Jul 10, 2023 | Walking through China's cities, you will quickly notice the absence of large slums or pervasive homelessness common to the rest of the world. | With over 20 million inhabitants each, Shanghai and Beijing are among the "hypercities" of the Global South, including Delhi, Sà£o Paulo, Dhaka, Cairo, and Mexico City, far surpassing the "megacities" of the Global North like London, Paris, or New York [1]. Walking the streets in China's cities, you will however, quickly notice one marked difference — the absence of large slums or pervasive homelessness that is so commo…
(2023-07-12). Video: Robert F. Kennedy Jr: CIA, Power, Corruption, War, Freedom, and Meaning. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). Today Solidarity Aid to Cuba Is Not Just a Symbolic Act to Challenge the Blockade. orinocotribune.com 
By Bill Hackwell — Jul 10, 2023 | 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 delegation that is going for the July 26 commemoration to celebrate with the Cuban people the 70th anniversary of the attack on the Moncada barracks, that culminated in the 1959 Revolution. | Medical aid for Cuba. Photo: Bill Hackwell. | In the miles that our truck traveled I was able to reflect on all those Pastors' caravans that be…
(2023-07-12). The United States: Prison house of Indigenous nations. peoplesworld.org 
The recent Supreme Court decision on the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) addressed the most pressing, immediate issue facing Indigenous children and Tribal sovereignty, but it left some serious loopholes. The important point is that it left the ICWA intact, while not addressing a number of important questions, which is par for the course for the American judicial system …
(2023-07-12). Unacceptable: We are lagging in the fight against hunger, as people pay the highest costs. actionaidusa.org The recent launch of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report confirms the alarming reality of increased hunger in some regions of the world, namely the Caribbean, Western Asia, and all regions of Africa, with women and people living in rural areas being the groups most affected. This is not…
(2023-07-12). Communists clean up capitalism's mess, one mile at a time. peoplesworld.org 
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—With climate change bringing soaring heat waves and catastrophic floods on a mass scale around the world, the Sacramento Valley formational club of the Communist Party USA decided to take their efforts to clean up their community local—by adopting a highway. "We give a damn in practical ways, service to beautify our slice of …
(2023-07-12). Onetime child symbol of the U.S. blockade Elián González elected to Cuba's congress. peoplesworld.org 
HAVANA (AP)—Elián González has the same big, expressive eyes he did 23 years ago when an international custody battle transformed him into the face of the long-strained relations between Cuba and the United States. Now 29, González is stepping into Cuban politics. He was recently elected to his country's legislature with hopes of helping his …
(2023-07-12). Símbolo del bloqueo de EE.UU. Elián González elegido para el Congreso de Cuba. peoplesworld.org LA HABANA (AP) — Elián González tiene los mismos ojos grandes y expresivos que tenía hace 23 años cuando una batalla internacional por la custodia lo transformó en el rostro de las tensas relaciones entre Cuba y Estados Unidos. Ahora con 29 años, González está incursionando en la política cubana. Recientemente fue elegido miembro de …
(2023-07-12). BREAKING | Ukraine | Russia | China : Who Will Attack The Nuclear Power Plant I Zaporozhye. thealtworld.com Join us for a critical and immersive live stream as we delve into the urgent security concerns surrounding the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant. | In this gripping broadcast, we have the privilege of hosting Brian Berletic from The New Atlas, alongside Alex from Reporterfy Media, who will guide us through this essential discussion. We also have Angelo Giuliano and a SPECIAL ON SITE GUEST NEAR THE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, Johnny Miller & Patrick Lancaster…
(2023-07-12). The Worst 2024 Election Interference Won't Come From Russia Or China. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The New York Times has been churning out an amazing number of hit pieces on Robert F Kennedy Jr lately. | On Tuesday the Times published an audio essay titled " "Disputing elections…
(2023-07-12). Nurses Rising Up To Demand Action to Fix Health Worker Crisis. socialistproject.ca 
(2023-07-12). The Surreal Scenario of Another Trump Term. progressive.org The evidence supporting Trump's federal indictment demonstrates his unfitness to hold office, but that hasn't convinced Republican elites.
(2023-07-12). 'Garden of Alla: The Alla Nazimova Story': Brilliant one-woman theater. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — If you are a fan of plays featuring and exploring bravura acting, Hollywood history, LGBTQIA issues, creative stagecraft, feminism, anti-Semitism, one-person shows, illustrator Aubrey Beardsley and more, strap on those running shoes and dash, do not walk, to experience Garden of Alla: The Alla Nazimova Story, which is currently having a limited …
(2023-07-12). John Kiriakou: The Murder of 'Whitey' Bulger. scheerpost.com
(2023-07-12). Are nuclear weapons next after cluster bombs? workers.org 
So desperate is President Joe Biden to expand the U.S./NATO war against Russia being carried out in Ukraine, that on July 7 he announced plans to send in $800 million worth of cluster bombs. Over 120 countries, including many U.S. allies, have signed agreements to prohibit the production or use . . . |
(2023-07-12). Attacks on RFK Jr. as a "Conspiracy Theorist" Show All the Hallmarks of CIA Disinformation. covertactionmagazine.com Whether One Agrees or Disagrees With Aspects of His Outlook, the Media is Clearly Slanted Against Him In January 1967, the CIA sent a memo (marked "SECRET," "RESTRICTED," and "DESTROY WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED") to its army of media "assets" secretly embedded in virtually every area of U.S. communications. This army of covert operatives (exposed …
(2023-07-12). In Heat and Smoke, Workers Fight Negligent Bosses. labornotes.org
(2023-07-12). Federal Court Stops Construction Of Mountain Valley Pipeline. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-12). Unionized Psychiatrists Say Maryland Provider Violated Labor Law. popularresistance.org
(2023-07-12). Wagner Forces, Including Prigozhin, Now Fully Integrated Into Russia's Military. theduran.com
(2023-07-12). Palestinian Prisoners Call for the Freedom of Palestine Action Prisoners. palestineaction.org
(2023-07-12). The War in Ukraine Shifts Decisively in Russia's Favor. sonar21.com 
Volodomyr Zelensky got the bad news in Vilnius — notwithstanding lip service from some of the NATO members — the United States and Germany are refusing to let Ukraine join…
(2023-07-12). Russia-Cuba: a new beginning. thealtworld.com In the current geopolitical turbulence, not many countries continue to maintain an unambiguous and friendly stance towards Russia. Even among its neighbours there are states whose leaders prefer to keep silent or use the situation to improve their own position. But among old friends, the Republic of Cuba maintains a clear course. At the UN, Cuba always votes in favour of Russia (or against anti-Russian resolutions pushed by the collective West). Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has expressed some support for Moscow's special military operation and condemned NATO countries. Cuban media, primarily those with inter…
(2023-07-12). Tenth anniversary of Lac Mégantic tragedy shows little change on rail safety. peoplesworld.org 
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio—It's sometimes amazing what one event—in this case, the Norfolk Southern freight train derailment that sent an atomic-like cloud over East Palestine, Ohio—can do to move minds in the Nation's Capital. Whether it'll move legislation is another matter. Especially when you combine the reaction to that smash, which befouled the air and water …
(2023-07-12). Smart Ass Cripple: Voting While Texan. progressive.org A bill allowed voters who need help casting a ballot because they have a disability to request an electronic ballot so that they can mark it privately without the assistance of anyone else. But Governor Greg Abbott vetoed it.
(2023-07-12). Taking on the national anthem, Jill Scott sings truth about U.S. racism. workers.org 
"Oh, say, can you see, by the blood in the streets, that this place doesn't smile on you, colored child. Whose blood built this place with sweat and their hands. But you'll die in this place and your memory erased. Oh say, does this truth hold any weight? This is . . . |
(2023-07-12). A primer on deficit spending and its ability to continue. thealtworld.com Deficit spending is when government overspends its revenues and issues Treasury bills/bonds to borrow the money to fill the gap. If the debt instruments cannot be sold at the interest rate the Fed is maintaining, the Fed buys the bonds. | The US dollar being world currency means that foreign central banks are content to hold their reserves in interest-bearing US Treasury bills/bonds. Thus it has not been a problem to finance US trade and budget deficits. | US Treasury debt is denominated in US dollars, so US bills/bonds can always be redeemed by Federal Reserve creation of US dollars. | The problem arises if the…
(2023-07-12). 5 Years of AMLO: Why Is Mexico's President Still So Popular? thealtworld.com On July 1, Around 250,000 people gathered in Mexico City to celebrate the five-year anniversary of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's (AMLO) election. | Independent journalist and researcher, Alina Duarte, discusses what AMLO's presidency has meant for Mexico and the rest of Latin America, as well as his initiatives to address the root causes of migration.
(2023-07-12). NATO Summit Begins With Türkiye Approving Sweden's Bid to Join Alliance. thealtworld.com On this episode of Fault Lines, Hosts Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul hit several topics from around the globe, including the ongoing NATO Summit that saw Türkiye approve Sweden's bid to join the alliance. | Steve Hayes: Tax Lawyer and Expert | Scott Ritter: Former UN Weapons Expert and Military Analyst | Ted Harvey: Former Colorado State Senator and Head of StopJoe.com | Misty Winston: Host of the Misty Winston Show and Free Assange Vigils | In the first hour, tax lawyer Steve Hayes joined Fault Lines to discuss the possibility of a joint currency established by the BRICS economic alliance and what this means…
(2023-07-12). Bussin' baristas take Starbucks union campaign on the road. peoplesworld.org 
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Set to embark on a nationwide tour to pressure Starbucks into bargaining in good faith with their union, members of Starbucks Workers United rallied in St. Paul, Minn., with labor activists, community supporters, and Rep. Betty McCollum, DFL-Minn., who encouraged the baristas to keep up their fight for a union contract. "I know …
(2023-07-12). War Criminal Bush Embraced As "Lovable Doofus" & Exxon Spent Years Creating Fake Climate Science. trofire.com We're finally getting more information about just how badly President Bush screwed up the warnings about 9/11 before it happened. Also, Exxon's internal documents are being made public, showing how the company has spent 50 years lying about climate change. Mike Papantonio & Farron Cousins discuss more. Transcript: *This transcript was generated by a third-party transcription software company, so …
(2023-07-12). "Mobilise the world against apartheid Israel." youtube.com 
"Mobilise the world against apartheid Israel." First Deputy Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC) Nomvula Mokonyane advocates for the development of an international movement that would implement an effective framework that would establish a boycott against Israel. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
(2023-07-12). Air Attacks in Sudan Increase Civil Death. telesurenglish.net The increase in heavy weapons in the war in Sudan has had an impact, as expected, on the civilian population. The paramilitary group Rapid Support Force (FAR) has increased its weapons power in the last month and has achieved some strategic victories in urban areas. | Related: | To counteract this situation, the Sudanese government has carried out air strikes on these residential areas with heavily armed fighter planes. The paramilitaries have use…
(2023-07-12). ALBA-TCP Urges Celac-EU Summit Respect Biregional Partnership. telesurenglish.net The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Agreement (ALBA-TCP) called Wednesday for a Third Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac)-European Union (EU) that promotes respect, inclusion, and bi-regional partnership. | RELATED: | "The ALBA-TCP Member States consider it fundamental that the Summit promote a transparent, respectful, participatory, and plural…
(2023-07-12). Brazil Abolishes Bolsonaro's Civic-Military Schools. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, President Lula da Silva put an end to a program implemented by former president Jair Bolsonaro that promoted the creation of "civic-military schools." | RELATED: | Previously, the Education Ministry analyzed the efficiency of this national program, which was promoted by the far-right leader arguing that schools should "impose the notion of hierarchy" among students as "it is done in the barracks." | Be…
(2023-07-12). Cuba Rejects European Parliament Interference. telesurenglish.net The International Relations Commission of the National Assembly of People's Power (Parliament) on Wednesday rejected a resolution adopted by the European Parliament (EP) calling for sanctions against Cuban officials for alleged "human rights violations." | RELATED: | The Assembly points out that the European document shows highly interfering content, defaming not only the Cuban reality, its legal system, and the rule of law b…
(2023-07-12). G7 Countries Vows to Guarantee Ukraine's Long-Term Security. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) signed a declaration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, committing to ensuring Ukraine's long-term security and coordinating with Kyiv in the event of any future Russian attack to determine "appropriate steps." | RELATED: | The text of the declaration was made public after the signing event, which took place on the sidelines of the Vilnius summit of the…
(2023-07-12). Gabon President Runs for Third Term. telesurenglish.net His candidacy will be ratified by a special congress scheduled on Monday of his all-powerful Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), which dominates parliament by a wide margin and is the clear favorite in the legislative and municipal elections to be held on the same day as the presidential election, August 26. | Bongo Ondimba opts for a third term after 14 years in power. Jul. 12, 2023.
(2023-07-12). Heat Wave Hits Spain With Temperatures Up to 44.6 ∞C. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) confirmed that the high temperature in Spain will remain at least until Thursday in the south of this European country. | RELATED: | Due to a ridge of hot air coming from the Sahara, the Iberian Peninsula is experiencing one of the hottest weeks of this year, prompting the AEMET to put several parts of the country on red alert. | In the south, the provinces of Cordoba and Jaen are among the hottest, with max…
(2023-07-12). Honduras: 1,628 Gang Members Go to Maximum Security Prisons. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Public Order Military Police (PMOP) transferred over 1,600 highly dangerous prisoners to two maximum security prisons in eastern and western Honduras. | RELATED: | This happened in the framework of the "Faith and Hope" operation which President Xiomara Castro launched on June 20 after the killing of 46 women inside a prison. | "Without rest, the PMOP dismantles the schools of organized crime and retake…
(2023-07-12). India: Yamuna River Swells to Highest Recorded Level. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Yamuna river in New Delhi swelled to a record level, with the water level of Yamuna recorded at 207.55 meters. The level has breached the previous all-time record of 207.49 meters set in 1978. The river's danger mark is 204.5 meters. | RELATED: | India's central water commission said that the water level will rise and by Wednesday night is likely to be 207.72 meters and thereafter will probably remain s…
(2023-07-12). Israel to Build 450 New Settlement Units in East Jerusalem. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Palestine rejected an Israeli plan to build 450 new settlement units in East Jerusalem, saying the plan has disregarded the countries that support the two-state solution. | RELATED: | Israel's plan is "disregarding the countries that reject the settlement," the Palestinian Foreign Ministry said in a press statement, adding the plan "aims to separate Palestinian neighborhoods, towns, and communities in Je…
(2023-07-12). Kenya and Iran Strengthen Bilateral Relations. telesurenglish.net Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi received a red carpet welcome from Kenyan counterpart William Ruto on Wednesday as he began a three-country tour of Africa that Tehran has touted as a "new beginning" in relations with the continent. | Related: | Raisi's trip to Africa, which will also take him to Uganda and Zimbabwe, is the first by an Iranian president in more than a decade and represents a bid to diversify economi…
(2023-07-12). More Bodies of the Cult Victims Found in Kenya. telesurenglish.net Twelve more graves were discovered in the intricate village of Sakahola, where hundreds of members of the new hunger cult were buried. With these dozen new deceased people, the victims add up to 372, although the Kenyan interior minister, Kithure Kindiki, assures that dozens of more graves have been located, which must be confirmed. | Related: | Since the facts were connected, panic broke out in the towns near Sakahola. M…
(2023-07-12). Morocco and Angola Sign Cooperation Agreements. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the official news agency MAP reported that, in Morocco's capital Rabat, Morocco and Angola signed agreements to increase bilateral cooperation in various fields. | Related: | According to official statements, the agreements, which cover diplomacy, education, scientific research, tourism, justice, mining and hydrocarbons, were signed by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Angolan counterpart Tete Antonio on the sidelines of the…
(2023-07-12). NATO Fails to Give Timetable for Ukraine Membership at Summit. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) failed to set a timetable for Ukraine's membership of the alliance, following the first day of the NATO summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. | RELATED: | NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg said allies have agreed on a package of three elements to "bring Ukraine closer to NATO." However, he clarified that an invitation for Ukraine to join the a…