(2023-05-18). Buena Fe band receives full support in Spain. plenglish.com Madrid, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of people today expressed their solidarity and full support for the Buena Fe Cuban music group, whose tour in Spain has been cut short due to harassment, violence and censorship by the enemies of the Revolution.
(2023-05-19). Tech mandated by Online Safety Bill 'could turn phones into surveillance tools'. imperial.ac.uk Tech mandated by the UK Government's Online Safety Bill could be used to turn millions of phones into facial recognition tools.
(2023-05-18). Wednesday 6/14: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2023-05-18). Digital Privacy Legislation is Civil Rights Legislation. scheerpost.com 
By Paige Collings and Adam Schwartz / Electronic Frontier Foundation Our personal data and the ways private companies harvest and monetize it plays an increasingly powerful role in modern life. Corporate databases are vast, interconnected, and opaque. The movement and use of our data is difficult to understand, let alone trace. Yet companies use it to …
(2023-05-17). Border Industry Peddles Robot Dogs and AI Surveillance Amid End of Title 42. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-19). The Numbers BlackRock Won't Crunch. dissidentvoice.org As the planet's biggest investor, with $9 trillion in assets under management and an army of tech-savvy analysts trained on the scent of easy money, numbers are BlackRock's bread and butter. A giant with such an enormous appetite should find room for all kinds of facts and figures — but this one's a bit of …
(2023-05-19). Richard Marles and the 'seamless' transfer of Australian sovereignty. greenleft.org.au Richard Marles told the US Chamber of Commerce that the Defence Strategic Review recommended a "seamless" defence industrial base between Australia, the United States and Britain. Michelle Fahy reports.
(2023-05-19). Inauguran acería eléctrica de la empresa siderúrgica Antillana de Acero. cubadebate.cu La acería eléctrica, considerada el corazón de la empresa siderúrgica "José Martí" conocida como Antillana de Acero fue inaugurada este jueves y forma parte del proceso de remodelación total en que se encuentra inmersa está importante planta cubana.
(2023-05-19). India slams European sanction threats for refining and selling Russian oil. infobrics.org New Delhi defends its interests despite constant Western pressure.
(2023-05-19). Second largest Swedish party wants Stockholm to prepare for 'Swexit'. infobrics.org The Swedish government must be prepared to leave the EU, as the troubled bloc should not take its national interests for granted. The Sweden Democrats leader insists that the government must ensure it's ready in case such a decision is ever made by the Swedish people and to formally legitimize any threat to withdraw from the EU in future negotiations with Brussels.
(2023-05-19). Ukrainian official pledges to "keep killing Russians" infobrics.org The case shows very clearly how the Ukrainian state can be considered a terrorist organization.
(2023-05-19). Can Western air defense systems protect Ukraine properly?>. infobrics.org Creating an integrated and effective system for airspace defense is a great challenge for Kiev, more serious task than simply receiving plenty of weapons from the US and NATO allies.
(2023-05-19). Pentagon Admits It Doesn't Know Who It Killed in Syria Drone Strike. news.antiwar.com US military officials are walking back claims that a drone strike Central Command (CENTCOM) launched on May 3 in northwest Syria killed a senior al-Qaeda leader after evidence emerged that a civilian was killed. When the strike was first launched in Syria's northwest Idlib province, reports immediately emerged that the strike killed a sheep herder …
(2023-05-19). Ben Dupuy, the Revolutionary Whose Vision and Organizations Radicalized and Formed a Generation in Haiti. orinocotribune.com 
By Kim Ives — May 3, 2023 | The second of two parts | Haiti's Sep. 30, 1991 coup d'état was a challenge which tested and strengthened the organizations in Ben Dupuy's revolutionary network. | Ambassador-at-Large Dupuy was returning from an outreach trip to Scandinavia when the coup struck. After a brief stopover in New York, he quickly flew to Caracas, Venezuela (then ruled by President Carlos Andrès Perez), where he met with the now exiled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. | The bloody, brazen coup by the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAdH) against Haiti's nascent democracy and overwhelmingly popular young preside…
(2023-05-18). Asian Americans Have the Lowest Incomes in Mississippi; Highest in New Jersey. cepr.net Asian Americans have the highest median household income of the major racial and ethnic groups in the United States. This is partially the result of an immigration process that has favored Asian immigrants with higher levels of educational attainment. However, it is important to remember that the Asian American population is diverse, and the median …
(2023-05-18). AI Expert: We Urgently Need Ethical Guidelines & Safeguards to Limit Risks of Artificial Intelligence. democracynow.org 
In a dramatic hearing Tuesday, the CEO of the startup behind ChatGPT warned Congress about the dangers of artificial intelligence — his company's own product. We discuss how to regulate AI and establish ethical guidelines with Marc Rotenberg, executive director of the Center for AI and Digital Policy. "We don't have the expertise in government for the rapid technological change that's now taking place," says Rotenberg.
(2023-05-18). From Waterboarding to Rape, Abu Zubaydah Depicts Torture at Black Sites & Gitmo in Graphic Sketches. democracynow.org 
The Center for Policy and Research has just published a new report titled "American Torturers: FBI and CIA Abuses at Dark Sites and Guantánamo," which compiles a series of 40 drawings by Guantánamo Bay prisoner Abu Zubaydah that chronicle the horrific torture he endured since 2002 in CIA dark sites and at Guantánamo Bay, where he has been detained without charge since 2006. The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has issued a new call for the United States to release him immediately. We speak with one of his attorneys, Mark Denbeaux, and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, who exposed the…
(2023-05-18). CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou: Giuliani Aide Told Me Presidential Pardon Would Cost Me $2 Million. democracynow.org 
Calls are growing for the Justice Department to investigate Donald Trump's attorney and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani for allegedly plotting to sell presidential pardons during the Trump administration, after his former employee Noelle Dunphy filed a $10 million lawsuit against Giuliani accusing him of sexual assault and other misconduct. The complaint alleges Giuliani "asked Ms. Dunphy if she knew anyone in need of a pardon, telling her that he was selling pardons for $2 million, which he and President Trump would split." Dunphy is not the first person to publicly reveal this scheme;…
(2023-05-19). Pentagon Admits It Doesn't Know Who It Killed in Syria Drone Strike. news.antiwar.com US military officials are walking back claims that a drone strike Central Command (CENTCOM) launched on May 3 in northwest Syria killed a senior al-Qaeda leader after evidence emerged that a civilian was killed. When the strike was first launched in Syria's northwest Idlib province, reports immediately emerged that the strike killed a sheep herder …
(2023-05-19). Ben Dupuy, the Revolutionary Whose Vision and Organizations Radicalized and Formed a Generation in Haiti. orinocotribune.com By Kim Ives — May 3, 2023 | The second of two parts | Haiti's Sep. 30, 1991 coup d'état was a challenge which tested and strengthened the organizations in Ben Dupuy's revolutionary network. | Ambassador-at-Large Dupuy was returning from an outreach trip to Scandinavia when the coup struck. After a brief stopover in New York, he quickly flew to Caracas, Venezuela (then ruled by President Carlos Andrès Perez), where he met with the now exiled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. | The bloody, brazen coup by the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAdH) against Haiti's nascent democracy and overwhelmingly popular young preside…
(2023-05-18). Asian Americans Have the Lowest Incomes in Mississippi; Highest in New Jersey. cepr.net Asian Americans have the highest median household income of the major racial and ethnic groups in the United States. This is partially the result of an immigration process that has favored Asian immigrants with higher levels of educational attainment. However, it is important to remember that the Asian American population is diverse, and the median …
(2023-05-18). AI Expert: We Urgently Need Ethical Guidelines & Safeguards to Limit Risks of Artificial Intelligence. democracynow.org In a dramatic hearing Tuesday, the CEO of the startup behind ChatGPT warned Congress about the dangers of artificial intelligence — his company's own product. We discuss how to regulate AI and establish ethical guidelines with Marc Rotenberg, executive director of the Center for AI and Digital Policy. "We don't have the expertise in government for the rapid technological change that's now taking place," says Rotenberg.
(2023-05-18). From Waterboarding to Rape, Abu Zubaydah Depicts Torture at Black Sites & Gitmo in Graphic Sketches. democracynow.org The Center for Policy and Research has just published a new report titled "American Torturers: FBI and CIA Abuses at Dark Sites and Guantánamo," which compiles a series of 40 drawings by Guantánamo Bay prisoner Abu Zubaydah that chronicle the horrific torture he endured since 2002 in CIA dark sites and at Guantánamo Bay, where he has been detained without charge since 2006. The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has issued a new call for the United States to release him immediately. We speak with one of his attorneys, Mark Denbeaux, and CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, who exposed the…
(2023-05-18). CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou: Giuliani Aide Told Me Presidential Pardon Would Cost Me $2 Million. democracynow.org Calls are growing for the Justice Department to investigate Donald Trump's attorney and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani for allegedly plotting to sell presidential pardons during the Trump administration, after his former employee Noelle Dunphy filed a $10 million lawsuit against Giuliani accusing him of sexual assault and other misconduct. The complaint alleges Giuliani "asked Ms. Dunphy if she knew anyone in need of a pardon, telling her that he was selling pardons for $2 million, which he and President Trump would split." Dunphy is not the first person to publicly reveal this scheme;…
(2023-05-18). Headlines for May 18, 2023. democracynow.org U.N. Warns Global Heating Is Poised to Set Records and May Exceed 1.5 ∞C Within Five Years, Eight Killed as Torrential Rains Bring Massive Flooding to Northern Italy, Burma's Government-in-Exile Says Death Toll from Cyclone Mocha Has Topped 400, Climate Activists at Africa Energies Summit in London Demand End to Fossil Fuel Projects, U.N. Appeals for $3 Billion in Emergency Aid to Sudan as Humanitarian Disaster Spirals, Accusations of Voting Issues in Turkey as Erdoƒüan's Rival Appeals to Nationalists Ahead of Runoff, Florida Signs Draconian Anti-Trans Laws, as Texas GOP Advances Bill…
(2023-05-18). A Tree of Life — Right outside my Window. dissidentvoice.org 
Whenever I need a brief respite from my work, I get out on my fire escape for a little air: Astoria, Queens, New York City, USA air. From my wrought iron perch, I am regularly treated to a wide range of urban bird companions. In these moments, I can't help but imagine what it might …
(2023-05-18). Edgar Morin and the Magical Origins of Stardom. dissidentvoice.org 
No one who frequents the dark auditoriums is really an atheist…Whenever there is a white screen in a black room a new religion has been established…We enter into the darkness of an artificial grotto. A luminous dust is projected and dances on a screen. We cross time and space, until some solemn music dissolves the …
(2023-05-18). Can the Global South Build a New World Information and Communication Order? dissidentvoice.org 
Meas Sokhorn (Cambodia), Inverted Sewer, 2014. It is remarkable how the media in a select few countries is able to set the record on matters around the world. The European and North American countries enjoy a near-global monopoly over information, their media houses vested with a credibility and authority inherited from their status during colonial …
(2023-05-18). Goodbye to the American Century. tomdispatch.com Not so long ago, political analysts were speaking of the "G-2" — that is, of a potential working alliance between the United States and China aimed at managing global problems for their mutual benefit. Such a collaborative twosome was seen as potentially even more powerful than the G-7 group of leading Western economies. As former Undersecretary of the Treasury C. Fred Bergsten, who originally imagined such a partnership, wrote in 2008, "The basic idea would be to develop a G-2 between the United States and China to steer the global governance process." That notion would become the basis for the Obama admin…
(2023-05-18). Corte de Ecuador inadmite demandas contra decreto de Lasso. telesurtv.net La Corte informó que los tribunales decidieron por unanimidad rechazar las demandas de inconstitucionalidad presentadas.
(2023-05-18). Estudio: más del 50 % de los lagos del mundo pierden agua. telesurtv.net "Identificamos una disminución generalizada en los almacenamiento de agua del lago (LWS) global en los últimos 28 años", acotó la investigación.
(2023-05-18). Reportan cuatro muertos tras tiroteo en Manta, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Reportes preliminares relataron que varios hombres armados ingresaron al local donde se realizaba el velatorio y abrieron fuego a mansalva.
(2023-05-18). Entregan proyecto de electrificación en Chuquisaca, Bolivia. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado Luis Arce tambien anunció el equipamiento del Hospital de Villa Azurduy.
(2023-05-18). Rechazan hostigamiento contra artistas cubanos en España. telesurtv.net El Instituto Cubano de la Música (ICM) denunció que existe una campaña mediática y virtual hacia sus artistas.
(2023-05-18). FIFA presenta logo oficial de la Copa del Mundo de 2026. telesurtv.net El presidente de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino estuvo presente en el evento junto a diversas figuras del fútbol mundial.
(2023-05-18). Lluvias torrenciales provocan inundaciones en Serbia. telesurtv.net El Instituto Hidrometeorológico serbio informó que el nivel del río Sava cerca superará el límite de protección regular contra inundaciones.
(2023-05-18). Presidente sirio llega a Arabia Saudita para cumbre árabe. telesurtv.net El pasado 10 de mayo Bashar Al-Assad recibió invitación oficial del rey de Arabia Saudita.
(2023-05-18). Fallece en La Habana intelectual cubano Iroel Sánchez. telesurtv.net El intelectual se destacó por su labor en el Ministerio de Comunicaciones, atendiendo la informatización de la sociedad.
(2023-05-18). Reclaman al G7 acciones concretas para promover desarme nuclear. telesurtv.net La Campaña Internacional para Abolir las Armas Nucleares presenta cuatro solicitudes a líderes del G7 respecto a esta cuestión.
(2023-05-18). CNE de Ecuador anuncia fecha tentativa de comicios anticipados. telesurtv.net La fecha fue anunciada en correspondencia con la aplicación del mecanismo de "muerte cruzada" por el mandatario.
(2023-05-18). Presidente de China intercambia con líderes de Asia Central. telesurtv.net Cumbre China-Asia Central se inspira en la legendaria Ruta de la Seda, actualizada en 2013 con el "Cinturón Económico".
(2023-05-18). Cuba inscribe nuevos bienes en Registro de Memoria del Mundo. telesurtv.net La conformidad tuvo lugar durante la sesión de la Comisión de Programa y Relaciones exteriores de la 216 sesión del Consejo Ejecutivo de la Unesco.
(2023-05-18). Israel despliega más de 3.000 policías por marcha sionista. telesurtv.net La marcha se realizará tras alcanzar una tregua con los palestinos luego de una escalada de violencia de cinco días.
(2023-05-18). Ganador de elecciones en Tailandia anuncia amplia coalición. telesurtv.net En los resultados de las elecciones del pasado domingo, la iniciativa Move Forward se proclamó vencedora con más del 60 por ciento de los votos.
(2023-05-18). Aumentan a nueve los muertos por inundaciones en Italia. telesurtv.net El ministro del Interior, Matteo Piantedosi, confirmó la cifra de decesos y señaló que hay más de 20.000 evacuados.
(2023-05-18). Migrantes centroamericanos temen deportación desde EE.UU. telesurtv.net Exigen a la Administración Biden la reasignación del TPS más allá del 30 de junio del 2024, para obtener residencia permanente y vivir con sus familias en EE. UU.
(2023-05-18). Francia Márquez trata con líderes etíopes sobre cooperación. telesurtv.net Ambas partes identificaron intercambio en seguridad alimentaria y atención a comunidades desplazadas por conflictos.
(2023-05-18). ALBA Movimientos lanza campaña "Bolívar contra Monroe" telesurtv.net La finalidad de la campaña es visibilizar las consecuencias en la actualidad de la Doctrina Monroe en América Latina y el Caribe.
(2023-05-18). Demandan ante Corte Constitucional "muerte cruzada" en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Parlamentarios del país latinoamericano exigen a la Corte Constitucional que resuelva las supuestas acciones de inconstitucionalidad presentadas con este decreto.
(2023-05-18). Se descarrila tren con granos cerca de Simferópol, Crimea. telesurtv.net Como resultado del incidente, no hubo víctimas ni amenaza ambiental y los especialistas necesarios laboran en el lugar.
(2023-05-18). Niegan permiso a Petrobras para perforar delta del Amazonas. telesurtv.net Autoridades medioambientales de Brasil afirma que el proyecto presentado por Petrobras posee "inconsistencias preocupantes para la operación segura".
(2023-05-18). Denuncian arresto de hijo de lideresa ambiental en El Salvador. telesurtv.net El arresto ocurre el mismo día que Vidalina Morales denunció las pretensiones del Gobierno de Nauib Bukele de explotar la minería.
(2023-05-18). Presidente de Venezuela recibe delegación brasileña. telesurtv.net La representación del gobierno brasileño estuvo encabezada por el encargado de negocios de la embajada de Brasil en Caracas, Flavio Helmold Macieira.
(2023-05-18). Presidente Biden llega a Japón para asistir a la cumbre del G7. telesurtv.net El presidente estadounidense espera reunirse este jueves con el primer ministro japonés, Fumio Kishida, a las 18H00 en la ciudad de Hiroshima.
(2023-05-18). The Great Reset is not about achieving their dystopia it's about creating massive chaos which would put them in charge. expose-news.com The Great Reset is a multi-prong attack. "It was decades of trends that led to this. And our whole climate debate now is no longer in the democratic realm — at least …
(2023-05-18). The Great Meatless Diet Con (Part 5). expose-news.com "Humans shouldn't be allowed to kill animals for food," they say. But, every form of life depends on the consumption of other life forms. Vegetables are alive. And even vegetables are meat …
(2023-05-18). Scientists prove Graphene Nanobots are in the Covid Vaccines, shedding from the Vaccinated to the Unvaccinated; But there is a way to remove them. expose-news.com Prepare yourself for a journey into the heart of darkness, where science fiction becomes reality, and the true horrors of nanotechnology are revealed. In this bone-chilling exposé, we expose the malevolent truth …
(2023-05-18). 'Cop City' Panel Member Posted Slurs Online, Archived Tweets Indicate. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-18). Thousands Attend Vio.Me.'s Celebration of 10 Years of Factory Occupation in Greece. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-18). Más que un renunciamiento, una proscripción: øY ahora qué va a pasar en Argentina? globalizacion.ca La conciencia de que la expresidenta y hoy vicepresidenta Cristina Fernández de Kirchner no será candidata en octubre próximo crea una sensación de vacío hasta en sus críticos de la interna peronista. Sin duda era la candidata más resistida por…
(2023-05-18). Ecuador — El giro bonapartista de Lasso y una tibia oposición. globalizacion.ca La crisis en Ecuador ha pegado un salto político con el giro bonapartista de Guillermo Lasso que, contando con el apoyo de las Fuerzas Armadas, decretó la "muerte cruzada" pasando a gobernar por decreto desde ahora y hasta que se…
(2023-05-18). "Elites en contra del establishment" y las paradojas del discurso neofacista. globalizacion.ca Hitler no se parecía mucho a los alemanes de los años 30, pero fue el perfecto instrumento de catarsis que canalizó no sólo las frustraciones del pueblo alemán por la humillación del Tratado de Versalles, sino también por los problemas…
(2023-05-18). Guatemala: Asesinato de campesinas, bloqueo de candidatura indígena y acoso a la prensa crítica al gobierno. globalizacion.ca Desde el 14 de enero del 2020, momento que tomó posesión al cargo de presidente Alejandro Giammattei se agudizaron algunas medidas desde el gobierno tendientes a sacar del tablero del poder a todo aquel que tenga una actitud crítica. | El…
(2023-05-18). Washington obstaculiza el acuerdo político en Ucrania. globalizacion.ca La forma como ha reaccionado la administración Biden ante la oferta de China de facilitar un arreglo político del conflicto ucraniano revela claramente el objetivo no declarado de Washington en esta guerra. El contraste entre la actitud de la administración…
(2023-05-18). øUn nuevo "Consenso de Washington"? globalizacion.ca En 1989, el economista John Williamson habló por primera vez del ´Consenso de Washington ª para referirse a las ideas o principios de política económica que debían seguir aquellos países que quisieran ser bien acogidos y apoyados por las instituciones que…
(2023-05-18). Muerte cruzada en Ecuador. globalizacion.ca Acorralado por el juicio político en desarrollo, el presidente de Ecuador firmó en la madrugada del miércoles el decreto de disolución de la Asamblea Nacional "por grave crisis política y conmoción interna" en el país. | "Notifíquese a la Asamblea Nacional…
(2023-05-18). Ecuador en una coyuntura de paradojas. globalizacion.ca Después de una década de dictaduras militares, que felizmente no siguieron el rumbo del terrorismo de Estado que se instaló en el Cono Sur para extirpar al "comunismo" en América Latina, Ecuador inició, en 1979, la más larga fase de…
(2023-05-18). El renunciamiento de Cristina a la candidatura presidencial. globalizacion.ca Las dos veces presidenta y hoy vicepresidenta Cristina Fernández de Kirchner anunció oficialmente que no será candidata a presidenta, algo con que se venía especulando en los últimos días, sobre todo por el gran acto que se organiza para el…
(2023-05-18). The United States Has Been Destroyed by Its Ruling Elites. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). Kiev's Air Defense Capability Threatened. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). People Love AI: Fastest Growing Application Ever. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). Taiwan War Becomes Real Threat and It Scares the G7. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). Western Weapons to Ukraine: Black Market for Terrorists "On Command" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). The Occupation Is Destroying Israel's Democracy Regardless of What Kind of Spin Is Put on It. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca First published on November 26, 2022 | *** | We are being accused of "spreading disinformation" regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media "trackers" and "fact checkers" will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their …
(2023-05-18). "Never Again is Now Global" Documentary by Vera Sharav: The COVID-19 — Holocaust Comparison. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). Environmental Modification Techniques (ENMOD) and the Turkey-Syria Earthquake: An Expert Investigation is Required. globalresearch.ca The media categorized the initial earthquake (February 6, 2023) "as the most powerful in the region in at least a century". That is an understatement. In regards to Southern Anatolia, it is the largest earthquake in more than seven centuries.
(2023-05-18). Turkey Elections: West Failed to Depose Erdogan Despite Openly Backing Opposition. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). Bombshell Report: Two 9/11 Hijackers Were Recruited by CIA. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). Selected Articles: Dr. Rosalie Bertell: Zero Tolerance for the Destructive Power of War. Illuminating the Path to Peace. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-05-18). The Pentagon's Increased Use of Elite Military Units. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). NATO Is Creeping Into Asia, Warns North Korea. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-05-18). Russia, Ukraine and the African Mediators. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). The US Should be a Force for Peace in the World. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). See 867 US Military Bases on New Online Tool. Interactive Map. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). South Africa "Mischief-makers"? Is Ugly-American Ambassador to Pretoria Reuben Brigety Correct, that South Africa Weapons Were Shipped to Russia? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). Dr. Rosalie Bertell: Zero Tolerance for the Destructive Power of War. Illuminating the Path to Peace. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). Ongoing Fascist Repression in Pakistan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). Fighting White Elephants: The Tasmanian AFL Stadium Protest. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). Biowarfare Through the Food Supply. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). Dinosaurs Became Birds, Humanity Became an Ostrich. indybay.org Will human denial by the end of humanity?>
(2023-05-18). 1,918+ Women and Men from California served as US Colored Troops during the US Civil War. indybay.org Globally, our unique journey from Slavery to Freedom beginning with the 1442 Transatlantic Trade in Human Cargo comes alive 2023 California State Capitol Juneteenth Celebration, in the tradition Lula Briggs Galloway, we carry on…
(2023-05-18). Corrupt North Hollywood Neighborhood Council Rep Turned Blind Eye To College Fraud. indybay.org Neighborhood Councils are intended to provide input and oversight regarding problems in the community; but new emails show that Jo Ann Rivas may have been on the take regarding problems at Los Angeles Valley College serving the North Hollywood/Valley Glen/ Valley Village and Van Nuys neighborhoods.
(2023-05-18). Banko Brown Murder & License To Kill: SF Press Conference At DA Brook Jenkins Office. indybay.org The murder of Banko Brown by a Walgreen security guard in San Francisco and the failure to prosecute by the District Attorney Brook Jenkins backed up by Mayor London Breed has led to fury among people in San Franicsco. Many Democratic Party officials organized a rally at Jenkins office to protest and call for prosecution. There are over 61 billionaires in San Francisco and speakers charged that there is massive ethnic cleansing going on in San Francisco with Blacks being driven out of San Francisco by a Black Mayor, District Attorney and police chief. | There is also a campaign to drive Black workers from their p…
(2023-05-18). Tuesday 6/6: New Release Reading for Those Grand Page Poets! With Caldwell, Holwitz and Randolph. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-05-18). End War in Ukraine visit to Rep Barbara Lee's office. indybay.org Present Rep Barbara Lee with Peace in Ukraine Coalition petition calling for a Ceasefire and Negotiations to end war in Ukraine…
(2023-05-18). WorkWeek OEA Teachers Strike & Public Ed, WGAW Comedian Writers Speak Out, Mumia/Assange. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the Oakland Teachers Strike & Public Ed, WGAW Comedian Writers Speak Out, World Press Freedom Day Assange & Mumia & WGAW Battles Capitalists On AI…
(2023-05-18). Sunday 7/16: Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2023-05-18). Saturday 6/10: AAPI Mental Health and Wellness Jam. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2023-05-18). Renationalizing Soviet History and Who breaks the International Rules? indybay.org The construction of differentiated historical narratives that overcome one-dimensional perpetrator-victim polarizations in discourse with other affected nations and integrate one's own complicity step by step is an extremely laborious, painful process. It will probably take decades, as the struggle to come to terms with the past in Germany has shown.
(2023-05-18). Sunday 6/4: #Wear Orange: Annual Stop Gun Violence Golden Gate Bridge Walk. indybay.org Golden Gate Bridge: | Meet for rally at Marin Vista Point, Sausalito, CA 94965, | then march to San Francisco side…
(2023-05-18). Van Nuys/Los Angeles College Screenwriting Professor Faked Writer's Guild Membership. indybay.org Department Chair of the Media Arts Department at Los Angeles Valley College in Van Nuys/North Hollywood lied about his professional credentials, while collecting a lucrative annual salary teaching screenwriting to students on the taxpayers dime.
(2023-05-18). Sean Penn's Oakland covid-19 testing program during the pandemic saved lives. indybay.org
(2023-05-18). Petition-Hands Off Namibian Labor Lawyer Hewat Beukes & the Dismissed Union Miner Leaders. indybay.org An international campaign to end the terrorism against Namibian labor lawyer Hewat Beukes and for the rehiring of 9 union leaders of the Rossing uranium mine owned by the Chinese National Nuclear Corporation and the Namibian government. This union busting drive is also going on at other mines throughout Namibia.
(2023-05-18). Saturday 5/20: Virtual Opening Ceremony – From Palestine: Our Past, Our Future. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-05-18). Wednesday 5/17: Knowing The Nakba: The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine to Create the State of Israel. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-05-18). California Oil Regulators Sued Over New Oil, Gas Wells Near Homes, Beaches. indybay.org 15 Long Beach Wells Near Site of Last Year's Oil Slick…
(2023-05-18). Wednesday 5/24: Artist Walkthrough: 'Beyond Measure' with Thomas J Price & Dhyandra Lawson. indybay.org Hauser & Wirth | 901 East 3rd Street | Los Angeles, CA 90013…
(2023-05-18). Friday 5/19: Recall Jenkins. indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of District Attorney Brooke Jenkins Office | 350 Rhode Island…
(2023-05-18). The Speech That Biden Should Give: 'I've Changed My Mind'. indybay.org Time to get out of the way…
(2023-05-18). Groups Call on USDA to Require Cameras Inside CO2 Stunning Areas of Pig Slaughter Plants. indybay.org
(2023-05-18). Thursday 5/25: Charlotte Maxwell Clinic Presents Wellness and the Healing Journey. indybay.org Virtual event www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTgxMTMx…
(2023-05-18). Budget fails on serious measures for climate transition. greenleft.org.au It was notable that Treasurer Jim Chalmers didn't mouth the words "climate action" while spruiking the budget. Alex Bainbridge argues that's because it didn't contain a plan for the climate transition we need.
(2023-05-18). 'Market Fundamentalism' Is an Obstacle to Social Progress. independentmediainstitute.org
(2023-05-18). Informan sobre mantenimiento a la plataforma Ticket. cubadebate.cu En los últimos días se han realizado paradas técnicas para realizar mantenimiento y acondicionamiento de la infraestructura que soporta la plataforma, a fin de estabilizarla ante el crecimiento de los servicios, que ha generado un mayor volumen de peticiones por parte de los usuarios.
(2023-05-18). Parlamentarios ecuatorianos presentan demanda de inconstitucionalidad ante decisión de disolver la Asamblea. cubadebate.cu El segundo vicepresidente del Parlamento ecuatoriano, Esteban Torres, presentó este miércoles ante la Corte Constitucional de ese país una demanda de inconstitucionalidad por la decisión del jefe de Estado, Guillermo Lasso, de disolver la Asamblea Nacional y pedir la convocatoria a elecciones generales anticipadas.
(2023-05-18). Estudio advierte que el 53% de los mayores lagos y embalses del mundo está menguando. cubadebate.cu Más de la mitad de los mayores lagos y embalses del mundo están menguando y ponen en peligro la seguridad hídrica de la humanidad, siendo el cambio climático y el consumo insostenible los principales responsables, según un estudio académico publicado este jueves.
(2023-05-18). Analizan en parlamento cubano proyecto de ley de Comunicación Social. cubadebate.cu Diputados electos por municipios de La Habana discutieron hoy el proyecto de ley de Comunicación Social, en encuentro encabezado por Esteban Lazo, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba. El proyecto pretende establecer los principios de organización y funcionamiento para todos los medios de comunicación social en el país.
(2023-05-18). Cuba condena impacto del bloqueo en la salud pública. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Salud Pública de Cuba, doctor José Angel Portal Miranda, condenó hoy el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero contra la isla impuesto por Estados Unidos hace más de 60 años, una política de estrangulamiento que afecta el desarrollo de la salud. Lo hizo en la reunión de ministros de esa rama del Movimiento de Países No Alineados.
(2023-05-18). La Habana: Sesiona Comisión Intergubernamental Cuba-Rusia. cubadebate.cu Bajo amplias expectativas, por los beneficios que puede aportar a la economía cubana, comenzó hoy en La Habana la XX Sesión de la Comisión Intergubernamental para la colaboración económico-comercial y científico-técnica entre Cuba y Rusia. Las delegaciones examinarán aspectos de interés mutuo en las áreas económica, financiera, energética, de transporte, entre otras.
(2023-05-18). Cuando defender a Cuba genera odio, amenazas y censura (Adhesión a este manifiesto). cubadebate.cu El grupo musical cubano Buena Fe está sufriendo en su gira musical por Europa el acoso, la violencia y la censura de los enemigos de la Revolución cubana. Por eso se ha circulado este manfiesto, al que se han adherido varias personalidades en contra de las agresiones.
(2023-05-18). Falleció el intelectual cubano Iroel Sánchez, a los 58 años. cubadebate.cu En la tarde de hoy, jueves 18 de mayo de 2023, a la edad de 58 años, falleció en La Habana el destacado intelectual cubano Iroel Sánchez Espinosa, graduado de ingeniero informático por la CUJAE y reconocido por su activa labor como dirigente cultural, periodista, analista político, escritor, editor y realizador audiovisual.
(2023-05-18). Unesco inscribe piezas del patrimonio cubano en Registro Internacional de Memoria del Mundo. cubadebate.cu El Consejo Ejecutivo de la Unesco aprobó este jueves la inscripción de la "Colección de carteles de cine cubano" y "Las actas capitulares del ayuntamiento de La Habana" en el Registro Internacional de la Memoria del Mundo, dedicado a la preservación, acceso y protección del Patrimonio documental de la Humanidad.
(2023-05-18). The Two Decades That Created Our World's First Mass Middle Class. inequality.org
(2023-05-18). A Tale of Two Retirements: CEOs Versus the Rest of Us. inequality.org
(2023-05-18). Yet another high-profile corruption scandal shakes up Kiev regime. infobrics.org The scandal is yet another huge embarrassment for the Neo-Nazi junta, particularly as the head of the Supreme Court himself was arrested in connection to taking bribes to the tune of several million dollars. This means that the highest authority responsible for upholding the law is breaking it in the most blatant way imaginable.
(2023-05-18). Autonomous Distros Give Away Thousands of Trees. itsgoingdown.org Report on several autonomous events that distributed thousands of trees. Originally posted to Unsalted Counter-Info. This spring saw a number of radical free tree distribution events across the great lakes region. Here are quick report-backs from just two of the many events that happened. Chicago Tree Distro This will be a brief reportback highlighting some…
(2023-05-18). Urban Ore Workers in Berkeley Win IWW Union Election, Get Ready to Negotiate Contract. itsgoingdown.org Report on struggle by retail workers in Berkeley, California to unionize under the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). The Urban Ore workers of Berkeley, California won their union election with a two-thirds majority of workers' votes on April 7, 2023. The union received confirmation of their certification from the NLRB as a bargaining unit…
(2023-05-18). Israel and the 'New' Middle East. journal-neo.org 
In 2020, when Israel, backed by the US, signed the Abraham Accords with the UAE and some other Middle Eastern states, the Israeli government looked well in charge of the trajectory of the peace process in the Middle East. Three years later, peace-making is no longer made in the US or Israel, as China's success […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-18). NATO member names true sponsors of the Ukrainian conflict. journal-neo.org 
On the 78th anniversary of the liberation from fascism in World War II, the world's attention is increasingly focused on the causes and developments of the Ukrainian conflict. Even today, it is no secret in the United States and its Western allies that the main reason for the conflict in Ukraine is the recognition by […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-18). US criminal activities in Asia and North Africa. Part 2. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-18). The Splendor of a Thousand Suns: Hiroshima and Imperial Forgetfulness. libya360.wordpress.com Gonzalo Armúa Underwater atomic test carried out at Bikini Atoll in 1946. Photograph: United States Government Navy Joe Biden's visit to Hiroshima in the framework of the G7 once again brings to the surface the cynical memory of an empire that 78 years ago unleashed the power of "a thousand suns" on a defenseless population….
(2023-05-18). Canada Played a Key Role in Neoliberalizing Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Peter Korotaev Canadian foreign minister Melanie Joly on the left, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov on the top right and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the bottom right. | Image credit: CGTN, FC Dynamo Kyiv and Fox News The 2019 'Ukraine Reform Conference' in Toronto The 'Ukraine Reform Conference' is as an annual event…
(2023-05-18). Desperation at the US Border. libya360.wordpress.com Natalia Marques Migrants are interviewed as they wait in the La Plaza bus terminal in Brownsville, Texas (Photo: The Party for Socialism and Liberation) Thousands of migrants, driven by economic warfare waged by the US, find themselves in conditions of despair at the southern US border There is a humanitarian crisis at the southern border…
(2023-05-18). Ukraine: How Western Nations Pushed for Privatization of Agriculture and the Devastating Consequences. libya360.wordpress.com Peter Korotaev A farmer on his farmland in Western Ukraine. Image credit: CGTN. Part I: Ukraine's Privatized Agriculture: A Hungry Guarantor of Global Food Security Former Canadian ambassador to Ukraine Roman Waschuk said Ukraine is a country where the IMF does 'economic experiments'. Ukraine is a laboratory for testing radical neo-liberal policies, irrespective of the…
(2023-05-18). Ukraine's Neoliberalism on Steroids & Europe's Economic Suicide. libya360.wordpress.com To analyze the conflict in Ukraine, political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson are joined by economic geographer Mick Dunford. They discuss the aggressive neoliberal reforms being imposed by the Ukrainian government and Europe's suicidal policies. Transcript: geopoliticaleconomy.com/2023/… You can watch other episodes of their program Geopolitical Economy Hour here: ‚Ä¢ Radhika Desai & M… Geopolitical Economy Report: De-dollarization…
(2023-05-18). Unveiling a Dark History: Nakba's Tragedy Continues Unabated after 75 Years. mintpressnews.com 
Even with all the protests and mentions of Nakba Day on social media, commemorating this horrific, sad event is nowhere near where it ought to be. Arguably one of the darkest and most awful chapters in the long history of Palestine, the Nakba needs to be fully commemorated in every capital in the world. | The politicization of the ethnic cleansing of Palestine and the consequent installment of an apartheid regime to govern it is such that few countries dare even to mention these crimes against humanity. | The full scope of the Nakba, a combination of several crimes against humanity, is yet to be understood. | To…
(2023-05-18). Google Testing Suggests Artificial Intelligence Experiences To Accelerate Decline Of Website Traffic And Monetization. moguldom.com Google's demonstration of its new artificial intelligence-fueled search engine suggests that less traffic will go to publishers, hastening the decline and fall of web pages, where publishers made most of their money and which are now long out of date, according to an article in The Rebooting, Brian Morrissey's newsletter about what's next in the …
(2023-05-18). Who Is Victor Wembanyama? Some Say The Best Basketball Prospect Ever In NBA Draft. moguldom.com Victor Wembanyama is a French professional basketball player, and the National Basketball Association wants him. Some critics are saying he's the "most hyped NBA prospect since LeBron James," Yahoo reported. NBA scouts have been courtside in France watching Wembanyama work. The San Antonio Spurs won the 2023 NBA draft lottery on May 16, giving them …
(2023-05-18). Doc Rivers Receives Walking Papers From 76ers, Another Black Playoff Coach Terminated. moguldom.com National Basketball Association team the Philadelphia 76ers has fired coach Doc Rivers after its recent playoff loss to the Boston Celtics. The team dismissed Rivers on May 16 after the Sixers were eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals for a third straight season. The team lost 112-88 in Game 7 to the Boston Celtics on May 14. …
(2023-05-18). Indonesia launches national payment system to replace VISA, MasterCard. mronline.org 
Dicky Kartikoyono the Head of Strategic Management and Governance Department of the Central Bank, says that Indonesia will launch its very own national payments system to be used in state-owned institutions and enterprises.
(2023-05-18). Understanding the highly complex world of Western China analysis. mronline.org 
Former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby was interviewed on The National Review's Charles CW Cooke Podcast, where he provided some very high-level analysis on the tensions around China, Taiwan, and the United States.
(2023-05-18). Climate breakdown, extinction and 'the most stupid boast'. mronline.org 
Hyde—or Marina Elizabeth Catherine Dudley-Williams, as she prefers not to be known—was, in fact, making 'the most stupid boast' that could be made by a journalist, to quote George Seldes (1890-1995), the U.S. press critic.
(2023-05-18). Durham report reveals the real threat to "democracy" — The FBI weaponized by Democrat Party affiliated elites. mronline.org 
Six years and millions of dollars later, the "Durham report" released on May 15th confirmed once again what a few of us had the nerve to argue before all of the reports and stories that subsequently emerged—that "Russiagate" was the most massive fraud ever perpetrated on the U.S. public by a section of the capitalist rulers and represented a maturing of a form of U.S. neofascism unique to this historical moment.
(2023-05-18). Western silence needs to be confronted: Ilan Pappe on the Nakba, Gaza and inclusive solidarity. mronline.org 
Once more the Gaza Strip is bombarded from the air, land, and sea, and, once more, Israeli inhumanity and cruelty are met with Western silence.
(2023-05-18). US post-9/11 wars caused 4.5 million deaths, displaced 38-60 million people, study shows. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Wars the US waged in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, and Pakistan following September 11, 2001 caused at least 4.5 million deaths and displaced 38 to 60 million people, with 7.6 million children starving today, according to studies by Brown University.
(2023-05-18). NATO to Draw Up Russia War Plans for First Time Since Cold War. news.antiwar.com NATO is drawing up plans on how to fight a war with Russia for the first time since the Cold War. According to Reuters, at the upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius this July, alliance leaders will approve thousands of pages of secret military plans that will detail how to respond to a Russian attack. The …
(2023-05-18). Dozens of House Democrats Tell Biden to Support Ending Yemen War. news.antiwar.com Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) led 37 other House Democrats in a letter that calls on President Biden to support the diplomatic progress in Yemen by declaring the US will not provide military support to the Saudi-led coalition in the conflict. In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the Saudis and the Houthis recently …
(2023-05-18). Britain Confirms Ukraine Has Used Storm Shadow Missiles. news.antiwar.com British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace confirmed on Thursday that Ukraine's armed forces have used the Storm Shadow missiles provided by London, which have a range of more than 155 miles. "All I can confirm is it has been used successfully, that is the information I received from the Ukrainians, and I'm pleased it is helping …
(2023-05-18). Ukraine Tells China It Won't Cede Territory for Peace Deal. news.antiwar.com China's special representative for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, was in Ukraine on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss the prospect of peace talks and met with senior Ukrainian officials, including Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to the Ukrainian side, Kuleba told Li that Ukraine won't agree to any deal that cedes territory …
(2023-05-18). Pentagon Error Overvalued Weapons Sent to Ukraine by $3 Billion. news.antiwar.com According to a report from Reuters, the Pentagon overestimated the value of military equipment it sent to Ukraine by $3 billion, meaning the US could ship even more weapons to the country. Two unnamed Pentagon officials said the error was assigning a higher value to weapons the US has shipped to Ukraine from US military …
(2023-05-18). Report: US Preparing for Ukraine War to Become a Frozen Conflict. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration is preparing for the war in Ukraine to turn into a frozen conflict for years or possibly even decades, similar to the situation on the Korean peninsula, POLITICO reported on Thursday. US officials have been discussing the possibility, including potential options for where to draw the lines for a frozen conflict that …
(2023-05-18). Syria's Assad to Attend Arab League Summit for First Time in Over a Decade. news.antiwar.com Syria's Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said Wednesday that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will attend an Arab League summit this Friday in Saudi Arabia for the first time in over a decade. Earlier this week, Mekdad attended a preparatory meeting for the summit, making him the first Syrian official to attend an Arab League event since …
(2023-05-18). US and Syria Holding Secret Talks in Oman. orinocotribune.com A senior diplomatic official in the Arab League has revealed exclusively to The Cradle that secret, direct negotiations are currently taking place between the US and Syrian governments. | The diplomat, who revealed the information under the condition of anonymity, said that "the talks took place in the Omani capital Muscat, 'the city of secret negotiations' between Washington and several nations in West Asia." He also pointed out that the "meetings included security figures from both countries and representatives of foreign Ministries." | During the talks, Syrian officials mainly pressed for the complete withdraw…
(2023-05-18). Cuba Reaches 1 Million Tourists So Far in 2023. orinocotribune.com Cuba broke the figure of 1 million visitors received so far in 2023, thus surpassing the number of visitors who arrived in the Caribbean country on the same date in 2022, informed Juan Carlos García Granda, Minister of Tourism. | In the context of the 41st International Tourism Fair (FITCuba-2023), the minister of tourism, after announcing the news, stated that, despite the obstacles, the goal of reaching 3.5 million foreign vacationers proposed for the year will not be given up. | He reiterated that one of the major limitations, in addition to the tightening of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imp…
(2023-05-18). China Is Governed in the Interests of Working People, the US in the Interests of Capital (Interview). orinocotribune.com In this interview with The very concept of shared future and cooperation has a profound impact. It's not threatening to other countries, and it has the win-win idea, meaning if your e…
(2023-05-18). Israel Aimed To Eradicate Islamic Jihad, Bring Resistance Groups to Knees but Failed (Interview). orinocotribune.com The Israeli regime, by its recent onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, aimed to eradicate the Islamic Jihad resistance movement and bring other Palestinian resistance groups to their knees, but failed, according to a Lebanese political analyst. | Faysal Abdel Sater made the comment in an exclusive interview with Press TV Website after the Tel Aviv regime launched a deadly bombing campaign on Gaza on May 9, sparking the firing of over 1,000 rockets by the Islamic Jihad toward the occupied territories. | The two sides agreed after five days of fighting to an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire that took effect on Saturday…
(2023-05-18). President Maduro: Venezuela Must Participate in Worldwide De-dollarization Trend. orinocotribune.com During the fourth broadcast of his television program Con Maduro+, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said that Venezuela will join the de-dollarization initiative that is advancing globally: "Venezuela must join the initiative of de-dollarization of the world." | President Maduro noted that Venezuela has been a pioneer in the search for alternatives to the US dollar to circumvent the "sanctions" imposed by the United States and its allies, while he denounced the political use of the US currency due to its position as the dominant international reserve currency in the world financial system. The president highli…
(2023-05-18). Venezuela's Anti-Blockade Deputy Minister: Capriles is the 'Shadow Interim President'. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan Vice Minister for Anti-Blockade Policies William Castillo referred to the opposition pre-candidate for the Justice First party (Primero Justicia, PJ), Henrique Capriles, as the new "shadow interim president" who the economic powers of Washington and London utilize to justify the robbery of Venezuela's resources. | On his social media accounts, Castillo pointed out that the United States and the United Kingdom need someone that they can consider as the head of a parallel government so that they can recognize an alternative to the democratically elected president, Nicolás Maduro of the United Socialist P…
(2023-05-18). Honduras Anti-Corruption Reform Disturbs Washington. orinocotribune.com The foreign minister of Honduras, Eduardo Enrique Reina, told the undersecretary for affairs of the western hemisphere for the US Department of State, Brian A. Nichols, that he is "surprised" by Washington's opposition of the legal reforms made in Honduras to combat public and private corruption. | "Mr. Nichols, it is surprising that the US opposes all the legal reforms to combat public-private corruption presented in a sovereign state by President Xiomara Castro," Reina wrote this Wednesday, May 17, via social media, "such as energy laws, the tax justice project, and the elimination of ZEDEs [Employment and Econ…
(2023-05-18). 75 años después de su fundación, la OMS lucha por su soberanía. peoplesdispatch.org El Día Mundial de la Salud de este año marcó el 75 aniversario de la OMS. Pero a medida que se acerca su asamblea anual en Ginebra, este organismo de la ONU sigue luchando por conseguir los recursos adecuados para funcionar con independencia del sector privado y de las presiones de los países de renta alta…
(2023-05-18). French rail workers mobilize to save rail freight operator Fret SNCF. peoplesdispatch.org Earlier this year, the European Commission opened an investigation into support measures including capital injection and debt cancellation taken to help Fret SNCF. These steps allegedly do not comply with European state aid rules. Workers feat that is if the rail company is penalized, its operations will be affected and jobs will be lost…
(2023-05-18). Communists in Luxembourg stress housing, social rights in manifesto for upcoming local elections. peoplesdispatch.org Elections are set to take place for the governing councils of 100 communes which are of the status of municipalities on June 11. The Communist Party of Luxembourg has said it will strive to ensure that municipalities actually belong to the inhabitants…
(2023-05-18). Israeli restrictions on foreign entry into West Bank denounced by rights group. peoplesdispatch.org A new report released by the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) on Tuesday, May 16, has
(2023-05-18). Protecting New Mexico's Centuries-Old Water Democracy. popularresistance.org How do we mediate our relationship with water? Those in areas with unquestioned and sufficient supply may have issues with affordability and cleanliness. But in dryer parts of the country — and the world — more fundamental challenges with the allocation of scarce water are coming increasingly to the fore. | In New Mexico, the reality of scarcity pits an Indigenous perspective of water as part of the commons against a Western worldview that is centered in a system of individual property rights. These two perspectives are colliding with ever greater intensity and higher stakes. | On the one side there i…
(2023-05-18). El Niño, Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Push Global Temperatures Into 'Uncharted Territory' Soon. popularresistance.org We're fast approaching the threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels that we've been warned about. | According to the latest Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update, produced by the United Kingdom's Met Office and issued by the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is a 66 percent likelihood that between 2023 and 2027 the yearly average global temperature will be more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for at least one year, a press release from WMO said. | "[I]t's the first time in history that it's more likely than not that we will exceed 1.5C," said…
(2023-05-18). Food Forests Are Bringing Shade And Sustenance To US Cities. popularresistance.org More than half of all people on Earth live in cities, and that share could reach 70% by 2050. But except for public parks, there aren't many models for nature conservation that focus on caring for nature in urban areas. | One new idea that's gaining attention is the concept of food forests — essentially, edible parks. These projects, often sited on vacant lots, grow large and small trees, vines, shrubs and plants that produce fruits, nuts and other edible products. | Unlike community gardens or urban farms, food forests are designed to mimic ecosystems found in nature, with many vertical layers. They shade…
(2023-05-18). Truck Drivers Plan Boycott Of Florida Over State's New Anti-Immigrant Bill. popularresistance.org A nationwide truckers boycott of Florida is being organized in opposition to a new state law targeting undocumented migrants and refugees. | The new legislation was initially announced by the state's fascistic governor Ron DeSantis in February and framed as a means of countering what he termed "the Biden administration's failure to secure our nation's borders." In a statement published on a government website, DeSantis declared, "Florida is a law and order state, and we won't turn a blind eye to the dangers of Biden's Border Crisis. We will continue to take steps to protect Floridians from reckless federal open b…
(2023-05-18). National Conference For Black Self-Determination And Pan-African Unity. popularresistance.org From June 23rd to the 25th, a historic gathering of Black radical organizers will take place in the city of Atlanta, hosted by Community Movement Builders . The National Black Radical Organizing Conference will serve as a rallying point for individuals dedicated to our collective liberation struggle. Under the theme of "Unity in our Lifetime: Connecting the National Black Struggle for Self-Determination with Pan-Africanism," this conference aims to propel our movement to new heights and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to dismantling systemic oppression. | During conference keynotes, panels, plenaries, workshop…
(2023-05-18). The USA's Soviet-Style President. popularresistance.org Joe Biden announces — via a video, not in person so we can see him live — that he will run for reelection in 2024. Immediately we read that Forty-Six is playing his cards close to his chest, letting his record speak for itself — a daring proposition — and has no plans to begin campaigning in earnest, not even in those states we commonly refer to as "swing." | No, Joe will remain sequestered in the White House, behind those walls and porticos and ridiculous sunglasses, a man of the people taking care of America's business. | Get ready, readers. We are in for 19 months of relentless, insulti…
(2023-05-18). Report: Over 4.5 Million People Killed In Post 9/11 Wars. popularresistance.org A new study from the Costs of War project at Brown University's Watson Institute estimates that over 4.5 million people have died from wars launched by the west in the aftermath of the 11 September 2001 attacks. | The study estimates that between 906,000 to 937,000 people have been killed as a direct result of wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Yemen, Libya, and Somalia. | "These countries have experienced the most violent wars in which the US government has been involved in the name of counterterrorism since 2001," the report highlights. | Moreover, 3.6 million people are estimated to have died indirect…
(2023-05-18). Mexico Refuses To Hand Over Trade Bloc Presidency To Peru. popularresistance.org Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), on Monday, May 15, once again refused to hand over the pro tempore presidency of the Pacific Alliance to Peru's de facto president of Peru, Dina Boluarte. President AMLO said that there was a consensus between Mexico, Colombia and Chile not to give the presidency of the alliance to Peru. | "There are four countries [in the bloc]: Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru. And the opinion of the president of Colombia is similar to mine and the president of Chile. He is [also] not interested in giving Peru the presidency of this group called the Pacific Alliance… We c…
(2023-05-18). Donetsk Civilians Live In Constant Fear Of Ukrainian Shelling. popularresistance.org Heavy Ukrainian shelling of central Donetsk on April 28 killed nine civilians — including an eight-year-old girl and her grandmother — and injured at least 16 more. The victims were burned alive when the minibus they were in was hit by a shell. | The attack also targeted a major hospital, apartment buildings, houses, parks, streets, and sidewalks. All civilian areas — not military targets. I was outside of Donetsk interviewing refugees from Artyomovsk (also known as Bakhmut) when both rounds of intense shelling occurred, the first starting just after 11am.
(2023-05-18). 'BlackBerry' Ditches the Corporate Hero Myth. progressive.org Unlike this year's 'Air' and 'Tetris,' the story of the BlackBerry device's creation and downfall challenges the idea that innovation is an individual effort.
(2023-05-18). Articles] Development and validation of a patient reported outcome measure for health-related quality of life for locally recurrent rectal cancer: a multicentre, three-phase, mixed-methods, cohort study. thelancet.com The LRRC-QoL has demonstrated robust psychometric properties and can be used in clinical and academic practice.
(2023-05-18). Medicare for All Reintroduced, Would Save $650 Billion And 68,000 Lives Per Year. progressivehub.net JULIA CONLEY | COMMON DREAMS…
(2023-05-18). Biden's Carbon Capture "Regulation" Is A Gift To The Oil Lobby. progressivehub.net BASAV SEN | TRUTHOUT…
(2023-05-18). The U.S. Still Owes Money To The Family Of 10 Afghans It Mistakenly Killed. progressivehub.net ALICE SPERI | THE INTERCEPT…
(2023-05-18). SCOTUS Case May Slash Regulation Of Everything. popularresistance.org
(2023-05-18). Kissinger's 8-hour interview displays how stupid powerful people can be. theduran.com
(2023-05-18). Toxic PFAS Chemicals Infect The World. trofire.com America's Lawyer E53: On today's show, we're going to take a deep dive into the ongoing litigation surrounding PFAS chemicals. Lawsuits are moving forward to hold the manufacturers of these toxic chemicals accountable, while the EPA continues to drag their feet on putting meaningful regulations in place to stop the poisoning of our country. That's …
(2023-05-18). Budget battle on Capitol Hill: Forecasting the winners and losers. stephensemler.substack.com 
Subscribe now Share Situation Yesterday, House Republicans advanced a draft of the FY2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs (VA), and Related Agencies funding bill (one of the 12 annual appropriations bills). The legislation would provide $152.5 billion for the VA — $15 billion more than Biden requested and $18 billion more than the amount enacted for …
(2023-05-18). DeSantis' "Slate Of Hate" Bills, New NIH Director Is Pharma-Bought, modRNA, LNP & Pseudouridines. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (5/18/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-05-18). Detained "Cop City" Journalist Sues Atlanta Police, Alleges Intimidation. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-18). The Flight From the US Dollar. scheerpost.com
(2023-05-18). Amnesty International Global Report: Recorded Executions Highest in Five Years Reflects Increases in the Middle East and North Africa. scheerpost.com 
By Death Penalty Information Center According to an annual death penalty report by Amnesty International, 2022 saw the highest number of recorded executions since 2017, primarily due to increases in just a handful of countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The report also noted a slight decrease in the number of newly imposed …
(2023-05-18). Montana Becomes First State to Ban TikTok Amid Concerns of First Amendment Violations. scheerpost.com 
Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a law that will make Montana the first state to ban TikTok in the US, following a series of escalations against the video-sharing app.
(2023-05-18). PEN America Joins Suit Against Florida School District Over 'Unconstitutional' Book Bans. scheerpost.com 
"Children in a democracy must not be taught that books are dangerous," asserted PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel. "The freedom to read is guaranteed by the Constitution."
(2023-05-18). This Is Extremely Significant. smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
(2023-05-18). Special Commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Nakba. media.un.org The Nakba is a tragic historical moment in 1948 when a significant number of Palestinians were displaced.
(2023-05-18). Europe's Hospitals on Strike: Different Countries, Same Labour Struggle. socialistproject.ca 
Germany Against Hospital Spending Cuts: | In recent years, an increasingly broad and well-networked hospital movement in Germany has dispelled the myth that hospital strikes are impossible. This labour struggle was set in motion by the introduction of a new form of hospital financing. The so-called case-by-case flat rate system (in which hospitals receive fixed amounts for diagnoses rather than, as previously, for hospital stays — Fallpauschalensystem) led to immense pressure to cut costs in public hospitals. Hospital staff felt these cuts first: in 2012, Germany had the worst staffing ratio of t…
(2023-05-18). Ukraine's Suicidal Offensive is Bleeding Out While the CIA Loses Its Mind. sonar21.com 
Over the last week Ukrainian officials have been insisting that the long-promised counter offensive is delayed until the West can pony up more tanks, ammunition, artillery and other weapons. But,…
(2023-05-18). Palestine — Song By Mistahi. southfront.org SouthFront presents to you the song of our friend This song goes out to the courageous Palestinian people and their supporters around the world. | MORE ON THE TOPIC: : |
(2023-05-18). Military Situation In Syria On May 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-18). BREAKING: Wagner Took Control Of "Domino" District In Bakhmut. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On the evening of May 18, Wagner sources reported that the last stronghold of the AFU in the western part of Bakhmut, known as the Domino area ("New" microdostrict), came under Russian control. | The remaining units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were escaping from the area in recent days, leaving their strongholds mostly at night. Ukrainian servicemen are leaving their weapons, running from the city on foot, climbing on a hill located through the forest area on the outskirts. Their retre…
(2023-05-18). Prospects For Peace In Ukraine. southfront.org 
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(2023-05-18). Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Arrives In Saudi Arabia For Highly-Anticipated Arab Summit. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Syrian Presidency Office. | On May 18, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in the Saudi city of Jeddah to attend the Arab League summit the next day. | Foreign ministers from Arab League member states agreed earlier this month to reinstate Syria's membership in the organization after its suspension more than a decade ago. Saudi Arabia, which once backed attempts to overthrow al-Aassad, played a leading role in the efforts to readmit the…
(2023-05-18). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-18). Freight Train With Grain Derailed As A Result of Explosion Near Simferopol, Crimea. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On the morning of May 18, a sabotage attack took place in Crimea. As a result of an explosion on the railway track, several waggons of a freight train derailed on the outskirts of Simferopol. | The incident took place near the village of Chistenkoe at about 7 a.m. local time. Train was not a military one. It was carrying grain, which is proved by the footage from the spot. In total, five grain waggons derailed. There were no casualties. | Security forces were deployed on the spot. Train t…
(2023-05-18). Russia Completes Tests Of New Malva 152 MM Howitzer. southfront.org 
russian 2S43 "Malva" self-propelled artillery gun. Open source photo. | The state tests of the latest 2S43 Malva self-propelled howitzer confirmed its designed characteristics, chief executive officer of the Uralvagonzavod defense manufacturer, a part of the state tech corporation Rostec, Alexander Potapov told The Malva is based on the BAZ-6010-027 8&t…
(2023-05-18). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-37 counterbattery warfare radar near Krivaya Luka; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 1 command post, 2 ammo depots, 2 fuel depots, 1 artillery unit, 2 air defence systems in the past 24 hours; | Russian forces destroyed 2 armoured vehicles, 2 motor vehicles, 1 howitzer in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed 1 tank, 4 armoured vehicles, 2 pickups in the Krasny Liman region; | Russian forces destroyed 1 tank, 3 armoured vehicles, 5…
(2023-05-18). Washington Is Yet To Greenlight Training Ukrainian Pilots On F-16 Fighter Jets — Report. southfront.org 
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron taxis on the flightline at Andravida Air Base, Greece, April 7, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV) | The United States has not yet agreed to allow European countries to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets,
(2023-05-18). Hezbollah Commander Survived Assassination Attempt Near Syria's Damascus — Reports. southfront.org 
File image. | On May 17, a military commander of Lebanon's Hezbollah survived an assassination attempt near the Syrian capital, Damascus, according to several Syrian pro-opposition news sources. | The commander, who is reportedly called "Mohsen," was about to board his car in the town of Qatana, a few kilometers to the east of Damascus, when his guards uncovered an explosive device that was planted under it. The explosive device was successfully removed, pro-opposition news sources reported. Later,…
(2023-05-18). Syrian Army, Allies Kick Off Operation Against ISIS Cells In Central Region. southfront.org 
illustrative image. | On May 18, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies kicked off a military operation against ISIS cells in Syria's central region. | Citing a military source, the North Press Agency said that commando units from the army's 4th Division and 17th Division will take part in the operation, along with other units from the Iranian-backed Afghan Liwa Fatemiyoun and the Palestinian al-Quds Brigade. | Fighter jets and attack helicopters from the Syrian Arab Air Force will back the operation, which will t…
(2023-05-18). Overview Of Russian Strikes In Ukraine On May 18, 2023. southfront.org 
Fire on the outskirts of Odessa | On the night of May 18, Russian forces launched another massive attack on Ukrainian military facilities across the country. It was largely rated as one of the most massive recent attacks. | At night, air alert sounded in all regions of Ukraine. The main areas of the strikes were the southern and central regions of the country, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are accumulating military reserves for their further transfer to the front lines. Throughout the night, Russian missiles,…
(2023-05-18). U.S.-Donated Warplane Crashes On Take Off In Lebanon. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. Source: the Lebanese Armed Force. | On May 16, an A-29 Super Tucano counter-insurgency (COIN) warplane of the Lebanese Air Force (LAF) crashed while taking off from Hamat Air Base in Lebanon's northern region. | The Lebanese military is yet to comment on the incident, which was apparently caused by a mechanical failure. The warplane was heavily damaged as a result of the crash. However, no casualties were reported. | The A-29, which is made in Brazil by Embraer Defe…
(2023-05-18). Ingenuity helps Brazilian residents receive e-commerce. america.cgtn.com 
Delivering online purchases to Brazil's favelas is difficult due to security and address limitations. Local entrepreneurs are finding creative ways to overcome these obstacles. See more.
(2023-05-18). Half of Asian Americans feel unsafe in the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
A recent study by the Asian American Foundation found that one in two Asian Americans said they felt unsafe in the U.S. Nearly 80% said they don't feel they are really accepted and don't feel they completely belong. See more.
(2023-05-18). Ecuador president dissolves parliament to end impeachment case. america.cgtn.com 
President Guillermo Lasso issued a decree dissolving the opposition-led parliament. | It's the latest move in the showdown with lawmakers who want him impeached. See the latest.
(2023-05-18). India Accuses Reporter For Defense News Of 'Espionage'. thedissenter.org 
The following article was made possible by paid subscribers. Support independent journalism on secrecy, whistleblowers, and press freedom. Subscribe and get a A correspondent for Defense News was arrested in a raid by India's Central Bureau of Investigation and accused of "collecting confidential information" about the country's military in violation of the Official Secrets Act. | CBI claimed that Vivek Raghuvanshi had been investigating India's Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO), the research and development arm…
(2023-05-18). Marianne Williamson wants to introduce a new politics to DC. therealnews.com 
The 2024 election season has begun, and while a second Trump vs. Biden showdown is expected by many, a number of challengers have emerged within the Democratic Party. One of them is Studio Production: David Hebden, Cameron Granadino | Post-Production: Adam Coley…
(2023-05-18). Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso dissolves parliament through 'cross death' mechanism. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso, on Wednesday, May 17, at 7 am, signed a presidential decree to activate the "cross-death" constitutional tool and dissolved the National Assembly, the country's unicameral parliament. The decision came a day after the legislature began an impeachme…
(2023-05-18). The Global Multipolarity Conference. unitedworldint.com The institutions Nova Resistência (Brazil), the New International Order Initiative Türkiye), the International Eurasian Movement (Russia), the Thinkers' Forum (China) and the International Russophile Movement organized a 'Global Multipolarity Conference' on April 29th, 2023. Hundreds of personalities from all over world participated in the conference in part personally and in part online. The Foreign Minister …
(2023-05-18). The opposition handed over election victory to Erdoƒüan. unitedworldint.com The severe economic crisis, the earthquake that hit 11 cities, the presidential system that does not function, millions of illegal immigrants, the lack of merit in state institutions, the injustice in income distribution, the electoral alliance that disturbs the nationalist voters (the AKP's electoral alliance with HàúDAPAR, which is close to the Türkiye-based ethnic Kurdish …
(2023-05-18). How to prevent a war in the Pacific? unitedworldint.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk * Terms contain a great historical-scientific and even class distinction. The Biden administration continues the same "Indo-Pacific" rhetoric that the US officially changed during the Trump era. Of course, some might say that there is a geographical difference between the two. But the nightmare of the American political elites, the "Asian Age …
(2023-05-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to reduce your stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, but Mayo Clinic health care professionals suggest spotting the signs and reducing stroke risk should be part of everyday awareness. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood of stroke increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/iShun0adjek Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 55) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-05-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma misconception — dark skin tones at risk, too. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against dangerous UV rays. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says people with darker skin tones need to be vigilant about sun protection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/rcsfbWZm6CY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads…
(2023-05-18). Nucleus RadioPharma to open manufacturing facility in Rochester, Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Facility aims to manufacture next generation of radiopharmaceuticals ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nucleus RadioPharma, a radiopharmaceutical company founded by Eclipse and Mayo Clinic, announced today it has received approval from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for its economic incentive request to support a facility in Rochester. The facility will be based in the Two Discovery Square building within Destination Medical Center's Discovery Square District. Nucleus was established to address the acute manufacturing…
(2023-05-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifestyle changes to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 35 and in good health. I am diligent about getting an annual physical. At my last one, the doctor said that while my numbers look good, since high blood pressure and high cholesterol run in my family, I should consider medications to lessen my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I am not inclined to take medication if I do not need it yet. Is there anything else I can…
(2023-05-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Poor sleep can be linked to stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A new study finds that sleep problems can increase someone's risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, prolonged napping, and snoring and breathing cessation. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen English, a Mayo Clinic vascular neurologist, explains why poor sleep can be linked to stroke. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-05-18). Ready to Run: Train your mind as you train your body for race day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Typically, training for a distance race means preparing yourself for the physical demands of the event. But don't overlook the mental aspects of performance. Most experts know the importance of mental training. Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile under four minutes, said, "It's the brain, not the heart or lungs, that's the critical organ." Mental barriers All athletes, no matter how strong or physically gifted, can struggle to be successful if they…
(2023-05-18). Mayo Clinic research on remote hospital care for a rural or urban home setting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chad Semling, who is 47 years old, spent 113 days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation before being admitted to Advanced Care at Home, a Mayo Clinic program that uses telehealth to provide health care remotely for patients who live in rural and urban areas. Semling, a Mayo Clinic patient in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, suffered multiple compression fractures within his back, a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and severe lung blockage, all due to COVID-19….
(2023-05-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma Monday — treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the first Monday in May is Melanoma Monday, a day dedicated to raising awareness for Melanoma prevention and treatment. Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains how Mohs surgery can be used to treat basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and some…
(2023-05-18). Science Saturday: Study suggests chromosomal errors may hinder some aggressive tumors. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chromosomal errors are a hallmark of cancer cells. Defects in the genome derived from the incorrect separation of chromosomes (and the DNA packed within) in each division of cells drive tumor growth and resistance to therapy. However, the opposite is also true, as very high levels of this persistent, chaotic genome scrambling, called chromosomal instability, is detrimental for tumors. Consequently, cancer cells must restrain these errors to survive. In a research study published recently in Cell Reports…
(2023-05-18). COVID-19 vaccine administration simplified. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org To simplify COVID-19 vaccine administration, the Food and Drug Administration ended the use of the original monovalent COVID-19 vaccines on April 18. People who are due for the bivalent vaccine can still get that vaccine. A bivalent vaccine is a vaccine with more than one strain of a virus. Additionally, on April 19, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended to use only bivalent vaccines (original and omicron BA.4/BA.5 strains). The recommendations affect doses administered to individuals 6 months of age and older for…
(2023-05-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&feature=youtu.be Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-05-18). Consumer Health: Esophageal cancer — know the signs and reduce your risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this good time to learn the signs of esophageal cancer and what you can do to reduce your risk. Approximately 21,560 new cases of esophageal cancer ‚Äï 17,030 in men and 4,530 in women ‚Äï will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and 16,120 people ‚Äï 12,920 men and 3,200 women ‚Äï will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Esophageal cancer usually begins in the cells…
(2023-05-18). Mayo Clinic's transplant center in Florida reaches 800th lung transplant milestone, on track for record-setting year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The transplant center at Mayo Clinic in Florida has reached its 800th lung transplant since the program's inception in 2001. This milestone is part of a record-setting quarter that has seen lung transplants nearly double the number completed at the same time last year. "As one of the leading medical centers in the world, Mayo Clinic prides itself on delivering excellent care and having patient well-being at the center of its care model," says Maher…
(2023-05-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…
(2023-05-18). 7 benefits of regular physical activity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether you're a novice taking the first steps toward fitness or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results, a well-rounded fitness training program is essential. Fitness training balances five elements of good health. Your overall exercise plan should include aerobic fitness, strength training, core exercises, balance training, and flexibility and stretching. It isn't necessary to fit each of these elements into every fitness session, but including them in your regular routine can help you promote fitness for life. Exercise…
(2023-05-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is benign breast disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A mammogram showed a lump in my breast, and my doctor said it's benign breast disease. I'm glad it's not cancer, but I'm still worried. What does this mean? Does it increase my risk of getting breast cancer in the future? ANSWER: Changes to your breasts can cause a lot of worry. This is understandable. As you discovered, though, not all breast changes are a result of breast cancer. Any breast symptoms, such as…
(2023-05-18). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…
(2023-05-18). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…
(2023-05-18). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…
(2023-05-18). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…
(2023-05-18). Xi calls on Shaanxi to write new chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, listened to a report on the work of the CPC Shaanxi Provincial Committee and the provincial government on May 17.
(2023-05-18). China has 6,565 museums by 2022. ecns.cn
(2023-05-18). President Xi Jinping holds talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan. ecns.cn On the afternoon of May 18, President Xi Jinping held talks in Xi'an with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan who is in China for the China-Central Asia Summit and a state visit.
(2023-05-18). President Xi Jinping meets with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan. ecns.cn On May 18, President Xi Jinping met in Xi'an with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov who is in China for the China-Central Asia Summit.
(2023-05-18). China continues expanding maternity insurance. ecns.cn China will continue to expand coverage of maternity insurance and explore wider implementations long-term care insurance as part of its efforts to achieve balanced population development and tackle its rapidly aging trend.
(2023-05-18). AI won't take jobs, but create more: Baidu CEO Robin Li. ecns.cn Artificial Intelligence (AI) won't steal job opportunities, on the contrary, it will create more, said Robin Li Yanhong, CEO of Baidu, a Chinese tech giant.
(2023-05-18). Mani stone scripture wall in Qinghai boasts more than 100,000 pieces. ecns.cn The wall, consisting of more than 100,000 pieces of Mani stone tablets with Buddhist inscriptions, is 3 meters high, 2.5 meters wide and over 200 meters long.
(2023-05-18). China inaugurates new national financial regulatory administration. ecns.cn China's new national financial regulatory administration held its opening ceremony on Thursday, closing the operations of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-18). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Chinese special envoy Li Hui in Ukraine from May 16 to 17. ecns.cn Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Chinese special envoy Li Hui in Ukraine from May 16 to 17. The two sides exchanged views on political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and China-Ukraine relations: FM…
(2023-05-18). National Financial Regulatory Administration officially unveiled in Beijing. ecns.cn China's National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) was officially established in Beijing on Thursday, marking an important step for China's financial supervision reform.
(2023-05-18). Chinese Nobel Prize winner Mo Yan turns to ChatGPT for help in writing prize citation for famous writer Yu Hua. ecns.cn Chinese Nobel Prize winner Mo Yan had sought the assistance of ChatGPT for help to write a prize citation for another famous Chinese writer Yu Hua.
(2023-05-18). Chinese envoy visits Ukraine for political settlement of Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui visited Ukraine from May 16 to 17, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
(2023-05-18). Frequent COVID-19 infections increase sequelae risks: Gao Fu. ecns.cn The more times an individual is infected with COVID-19, the higher the risk of sequelae people will face, Gao Fu, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said recently. Gao also believes that long COVID has been a basic fact.
(2023-05-18). Fuzhou celebrates International Museum Day with night show. ecns.cn Fujian Museum in east China's Fujian Province will be the country's main venue for this year's International Museum Day, which falls on May 18.
(2023-05-18). Chongqing resumes passenger flights to Taiwan. ecns.cn After three years, a direct passenger flight route linking Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality and Taiwan resumed on Wednesday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-05-18). Xi holds talks with Kyrgyz president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held talks in the city of Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, who is in China for the China-Central Asia Summit and a state visit.
(2023-05-18). Xi holds talks with Tajik President. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Thursday in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
(2023-05-18). Leaders of Central Asian countries arrive in Xi'an for China-Central Asia Summit. ecns.cn
(2023-05-18). Research vessel 'Tansuo-2' docks at Fujian pier to mark International Museum Day. ecns.cn The ship is 87.2 meters long and 18.8 meters wide, with a full-load displacement of 6,800 tons . It can carry 60 researchers and has a maximum speed of 14.2 knots and a cruising range of 15,000 nautical miles.
(2023-05-18). Zhangjiajie's 'Avatar' mountains enveloped in clouds. ecns.cn A sea of clouds floats in mountain peaks after rain, creating a fantastical "Avatar" world in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, central China's Hunan Province, May 17, 2023.
(2023-05-18). Logistics data show rise in China's exports. ecns.cn China's exports rebounded strongly in March, rising by almost 15 percent over the previous year.
(2023-05-18). China builds massive solar park to reduce carbon footprint. ecns.cn China is racing to curb its reliance on fossil fuels with notable progress, and a valuable addition to the country's renewable energy mix can be found on the cusp of the Taklimakan Desert.
(2023-05-18). Risk of new COVID-19 outbreak in China low, health experts say. ecns.cn Health experts said on Tuesday that the risk of seeing a new COVID-19 outbreak in China in the short term is minimal, despite of a recent uptick in new infections.
(2023-05-18). Major indicators show China's continuous economic recovery. ecns.cn China's economy has maintained its recovery momentum as shown by major indicators upward trend during the Jan to April period, according to statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday.
(2023-05-18). Montana first state in U.S. to ban TikTok. ecns.cn Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill Wednesday banning TikTok in the state, making it the first state in the United States to ban the social media app completely.
(2023-05-18). Three Imperial researchers awarded AMS Fellowships. imperial.ac.uk Three leading Imperial researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences for their outstanding work in their fields.
(2023-05-18). Leidesdorff Plaza established May 1966, rekindles the strength and courage to try again. indybay.org Sacramento Negro Museum and Library Association dedicated Leidesdorff Plaza, May 1966, it is one of the last remaining authentic markers showcasing California Pioneers of Pan African Descent, like a Phoenix the rest of the story must rise.
(2023-05-18). 60 years after death, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn still scares the right By: C.J. Atkins. midwesternmarx.com 
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, 'The Rebel Girl,' addresses strikers in Paterson, N.J. in 1913. Although she's been dead for almost six decades, it looks like Elizabeth Gurley Flynn is still getting under the skin of right-wingers. Just two weeks after it was installed, a historical marker commemorating her birth in Concord, N.H., has been demolished on the order of Republican state officials.The green and white cast iron plaque—the kind you see on the side of highways or in public p …
(2023-05-18). April 29, 2023 – Cornel West: The Limits of Neo-Pragmatism and the Quest for a Democratic Philosophy By: Anthony Monteiro & Saturday Free School. midwesternmarx.com 
We are publishing a transcript of Dr. Anthony Monteiro's opening remarks from the Saturday Free School's April 29, 2023 session Continuing Hegel's Science of Logic. The Free School meets every Saturday at 10: 30 AM, and is streamed live on Facebook and YouTube. Good morning to everybody. We are going to go back to Hegel, but it's always useful to contextualize the reading of a text like this, and to keep the text itself and our reading of it gro …
(2023-05-18). Inflation is a Menace—to Whom? By: D.B. midwesternmarx.com Talk of economic issues in the media often gives the distinct impression that what is being discussed is obvious—or at least beyond control—though it rarely is. It is always conveyed by talk, but the suggestion is that there is really nothing to discuss, think about, let alone contest or even object to. Consider, as the case in point now, the state of the economy and the continuous talk of inflation which has persisted since the onset of the Covid 19 pandemic. The virtual …
(2023-05-18). The Supreme Court is corrupt. Let's fix it. nationofchange.org And they wonder why their public approval rating—and legitimacy—are in the ditch!
(2023-05-18). Sanders, Jayapal, Dingell more than 120 colleagues in House and Senate reintroduce Medicare for All. nationofchange.org "The American people understand, as I do, that health care is a human right, not a privilege."
(2023-05-18). Biggest polluters linked to worsening wildfires in Western US and Canada. nationofchange.org Emissions from these top fossil fuel producers and cement manufacturers could also be linked to about 50% of increasing drought and high fire-risk conditions in the same area since 1901.
(2023-05-18). A timely call for peace in Ukraine by US national security experts. nationofchange.org This intervention by an important group of U.S. national security experts comes at a time when Ukraine is delaying its long-promised spring offensive to avoid "unacceptable" losses, and a return to the negotiating table can therefore save countless lives.
(2023-05-18). EPA rule would force clean-up of toxic coal ash dumped in landfills, ponds near power plants. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is strengthening a rule aimed at controlling and cleaning up toxic waste from coal-fired power plants. A proposal announced Wednesday would for the first time require safe management of so-called coal ash dumped in hundreds of older landfills, "legacy" ponds, and other inactive sites that currently are unregulated …
(2023-05-18). Michigan grad students fighting for living wages—and protection from harassment. peoplesworld.org 
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—As another Midwest winter finally began to give up the ghost and another term was coming to an end for students on campus, graduate students at the University of Michigan decided to take uncertainty into their own hands. With only a few weeks left in the term, the Graduate Employees Organization, or GEO, …
(2023-05-18). Review: 'Pueblo Espíritu' showcases exciting experimental theater. peoplesworld.org 
When thinking of the new play Pueblo Espíritu, the quote, "And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul," by John Muir comes to mind. The story takes place during the pandemic when the deadly outbreak is ravaging Mexico City, which is inhabited by 22 million people. A group of …
(2023-05-18). Minnesota lawmakers on verge of banning captive audience meetings. peoplesworld.org 
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Minnesota lawmakers appear on the verge of banning one of employers' most notorious anti-union tactics, so-called "captive audience meetings." If approved and signed by Gov. Tim Walz, DFL-Minn., an Education Minnesota union member, Minnesota would join Connecticut and Oregon in outlawing the meetings, one of the most intimidating—and successful—devices bosses use to thwart …
(2023-05-18). Voters across the nation repel MAGA Republican power grabs. peoplesworld.org 
UPPER DARBY, Pa.—The Philadelphia mayor's race wasn't the only key contest Pennsylvania voters decided on May 16. Democrat Heather Boyd's win in a special election for an open State House seat, with 60% of the vote to Republican Katie Ford's 39%, ensured progressives kept control of that chamber, too, rather than see it join the …
(2023-05-18). D.C. Council unanimously demands U.S. end Cuba blockade and remove terrorist designation. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the D.C. Council unanimously voted to urge President Joe Biden and Congress to end the 60+ year economic blockade against Cuba and to remove the country's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. After three months spent in committee, the resolution, officially titled "PR25-0113: Sense of the Council on the …
(2023-05-18). Russia, Cuba to reach agreements to boost strategic cooperations. plenglish.com Havana, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Cuba have reached several agreements Thursday to boost bilateral strategic cooperation in different areas including phytosanitary control, customs service, construction, sugar production and sports.
(2023-05-18). Rising number of older adults skipped medications due to cost. plenglish.com Washington, May 18 (Prensa Latina) A rising number of older adults (aged over 65) say they cannot afford to pay their prescription medications, according to a study published Thursday in JAMA Network Open.
(2023-05-18). Nearly 110K Americans died from drug overdoses in 2022 — CDC. plenglish.com Washington, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The recently published data revealing the nearly 110,000 Americans dead from drug overdose in 2022 is a reliable proof of damage caused by fentanyl consumption nowadays in the United States.
(2023-05-18). 8-year-old girl dies in U.S. Border Patrol custody. plenglish.com The minor and her family were being held at a facility in the city of Harlingen, close to the Mexican border, Customs and Border Protection said in a statement. | "Emergency Medical Services were called to the station and transported her to the local hospital where she was pronounced dead," the statement said, adding that the Office of Professional Responsibility would conduct a probe as it standard protocol in the case of a death. | The agency stressed it had contacted the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General and the Harlingen Police Department about the incident. | The death comes just…
(2023-05-18). David Project: tenderness and solidarity of Bridges of Love. plenglish.com Washington, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The David project, an American boy who proposed to assist foster homes in Cuba, is presently moving the social networks of the ®Bridges of Love ® movement, coordinated from the United States by Professor Carlos Lazo.
(2023-05-18). Russia and Cuba complete work on 10 investment projects. plenglish.com Havana, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Cuba are working on 10 investment projects and seek to deepen mutually advantageous cooperation in the scientific-technical sphere, Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas said today.
(2023-05-18). Cubans recall Africans' presence. plenglish.com The Quisicuaba community socio-cultural project brought music, colors and arts to a cultural gala that gathered African ambassadors accredited in the country, representatives of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples and neighbors of the capital's Centro Habana municipality. | The process of slavery brought about the arrival of extraordinary valuable women and men in Cuba, essentially from the sub-Saharan region who set their music, dances, plastic arts, theater, literature and other manifestations that were syncretized over time. | Today, Africa is a robust, upright region that draws on the deepest…
(2023-05-18). Cuban Communist Party stands out in visits to provinces. plenglish.com Havana, May 18 (Prensan Latina) The Secretary of Organization of Cuban Communist Party (PCC), Roberto Morales highlighted the outstanding role played in visits to provinces to check up their development strategies in 2023, the Presidency on Thursday informed.
(2023-05-18). New donation to the Guayabera Museum in Cuba. plenglish.com Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The Guayabera House-Museum in this city on Thursday received a new donation from Mariela Castro, director of the National Center for Sexual Education, as part of the Day against Homophobia and Transphobia.
(2023-05-18). Ukraine Plans for World War III. strategic-culture.org
(2023-05-18). Not a Lot of F-35s Are Flying Right Now. strategic-culture.org A new report finds that the F-35 isn't keeping up with combat readiness goals and fell behind previous records in 2022. The Pentagon's costliest weapons program has a long way to go before it can compete with older and less expensive combat aircraft in terms of availability to fly actual missions.
(2023-05-18). Clowns to the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right. NATO's Soft War Soldiers. strategic-culture.org NATO can send in the clowns but hopefully at day's end, against the cold steel of the Russian Armed Forces, the joke will be on them. | Ukraine's Clown Prince Zelensky, history's richest ever comedian, was refused permission to perform during the finals of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, a rigged contest his rump Reich was allowed win last year. | Although Europe's TV watchers were spared the ordeal of once again being forced to watch this swamp creature, whose obsessions include dressing up as GI Joe and showing his naked penis to his adoring audience, the question is, why does NATO entertain such utter idi…
(2023-05-18). Lasso's Cross-death Denounced Before Constitutional Court. telesurenglish.net Ecuador's Constitutional Court received several claims of unconstitutionality against the "death cross" decree used by President Guillermo Lasso to dissolve the National Assembly the day before. | RELATED: | The claims were filed by a group of former assembly members led by Esteban Torres, recently elected second vice-president of the dissolved Assembly. | The cross-death has specific causes "and none of those ca…
(2023-05-18). Petrobras Is Not Authorized to Drill at the Amazon River Mouth. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Brazilian Institute of the Environment (IBAMA) denied the environmental license requested by the State-owned company Petrobras to explore crude oil fields at the mouth of the Amazon River. | RELATED: | The license was the only authorization that Petrobras lacked to begin drilling in the "Equatorial Margin", a marine basin at the Atlantic Ocean in which large hydrocarbon deposits would exist. | "Petrobras had e…
(2023-05-18). BRICS Summit to Strengthen Economic Cooperation: Anil Sooklal. telesurenglish.net In an interview with TV BRICS, South African Ambassador for Asia Anil Sooklal talks about the BRICS priorities and the leading areas of cooperation between Russia and South Africa. | RELATED: | This historian and religious scholar is currently the South African Sherpa to BRICS. He has taught at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the University of South Africa. During this time he has published more than 20 articles in bo…
(2023-05-18). Death Toll Rises to 7 After US Convoy Attack in Nigeria. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Echeng Echeng, the police chief in Anambra, confirmed that the death toll of an attack on a convoy of the United States consulate has risen to seven. | RELATED: | Five male officials of the U.S. consulate in Lagos and four armed mobile police officers were in the convoy when a group of unknown gunmen laid an ambush for them and opened fire in the Ogbaru local government area of Anambra on Tuesday. | The b…
(2023-05-18). Italy: Torrential Floods Leave 8 Dead in Emilia-Romagna Region. telesurenglish.net At least eight people have died and 12,000 were forced to flee their homes on Tuesday and Wednesday after torrential rainfall caused flash floods in and around Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. | RELATED: | The death toll would rise as reports of missing persons were pouring in amid rescue efforts aimed at removing residents stuck on the high floors of buildings or isolated on rooftops, said Emilia-Romagna President Stefano Bonaccini. | Th…
(2023-05-18). Salvadoran Police Arrest Son of Environmental Activist Morales. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Salvadoran civil police officers detained Manuel Gamez, son of Vidalina Morales, who chairs the Salvadoran Economic Development Association (ADES). | RELATED: | "Manuel Gamez was arbitrarily detained," ADES denounced, emphasizing that his detention occurs within the framework of the "Exception Regime" that President Nayib Bukele imposed in this Central American country on March 27, 2022. | In an open letter addressed to Raq…
(2023-05-18). At Least 18 Killed in Bandit Attack in Chad. telesurenglish.net At least 12 villagers and six bandits were killed when armed bandits attacked a village in Logone Oriental Region in southwestern Chad. | RELATED: | The attack took place early Wednesday in Makate village located in Laramanaye, a sub-prefecture of the region, said Djimet Blama Souck, sub-prefect of Laramanaye. | "Nine dead were identified immediately, while three others, unfortunately, succumbed to their injuries. Se…
(2023-05-18). Venezuelan President Maduro Meets Brazilian Cooperation. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro discussed issues of bilateral cooperation with the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) Director Ruy Carlos Pereira and the business manager of the Brazilian embassy Flavio Helmold Macieira. | RELATED: | In the meeting held in Caracas, the Bolivarian leader also spoke with the coordinator of Humanitarian Cooperation Jose Solla Vasquez Junior and Technical Cooperation for…
(2023-05-18). Chinese Envoy Calls for Comprehensive Cease-Fire in Yemen. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, called for efforts to strive for a comprehensive cease-fire so as to create a favorable environment for the political process in Yemen. | RELATED: | Relevant parties have, for some time, maintained close communication on the political settlement of the Yemeni issue and strived to end the suffering of the Yemeni people. | They should m…
(2023-05-18). Gun Reform Makes It Easier to Buy and Carry Guns in the US. telesurenglish.net The FiveThirtyEight website reported that "gun reform" means making it easier to buy and carry guns in some U.S. red states, led by Republicans, as mass shootings are on the rise in the country so far this year. | RELATED: | This year, U.S. President Joe Biden has worked to expand background checks and asked Congress to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. But at the state level, many legislatures are moving in the opposite direction. | At least 17…
(2023-05-18). Russian Extends Black Sea Grain Deal. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, United Nations Secretary Antonio Guterres welcomed Russia's decision that would allow the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allows the export of Ukrainian grain and other agricultural products from Black Sea ports. | RELATED: | "We have some positive and significant developments: confirmation by the Russian Federation to continue its participation in the Black Sea Initiative for another 60 day…
(2023-05-18). Biden and Kishida Meet Before the Start of the G7 Summit. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a meeting prior to the start of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima on Friday. | RELATED: | "Joe and I will review the issues of the G7 summit in Hiroshima and we will do some last-minute coordination," Kishida said, expressing his hope that the G7 summit serves to show an "unbreakable will" in defense of the international liberal order created after World War II wit…
(2023-05-18). Myanmar: Destruction & Death Toll Increase After Cyclone Mocha. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, as per the report released by the government, the death toll from Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar has escalated to 48, many people remain missing and the amount of destroyed establishments increase. | Related: | Most of the deaths have been reported in Myanmar's coastal Rakhine state, on the Bay of Bengal. However, unconfirmed reports put the death toll much higher (near 200), especially in camps where the internally displaced Rohingya minorit…
(2023-05-18). Zimbabwe: Suspected Cholera Cases Surpass 1,000. telesurenglish.net The government of Zimbabwe, in a recent release, has stated that, as of February, the number of suspected of cholera cases in Zimbabwe has resulted in over 1,000, with 288 cases confirmed and 6 fatalities. | Related: | "As of May 16, 2023, a cumulative total of 1,017 suspected cholera cases, six laboratory confirmed deaths, 20 suspected cholera deaths and 288 laboratory confirmed cases were reported," the Ministry of Health an…
(2023-05-18). Clashes in Nablus: Palestinians Injured by Israeli Soldiers. telesurenglish.net According to both Palestinian and Israeli sources, a several Palestinians were injured on Wednesday as a result of clashes with Israeli military personnel in the outskirts of the northern West Bank city of Nablus. | Related: | According to Palestinian security sources, confrontations erupted between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli military personnel who shut down primary routes within the city in order to sa…
(2023-05-18). Iran and Russia Sign 10 Oil Cooperation Agreements. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Iran and Russia signed ten documents for cooperation in the oil industry in the Iranian capital of Tehran, as stated by the Iranian Oil Ministry. | Related: | Following a formal meeting between Javad Owji, Iran's Oil Minister, and Alexander Novak, the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and co-chair of the Permanent Russian-Iranian Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, a series of agreements were signed. These deals…
(2023-05-18). Austria: New Relief Package to Combat High Inflation. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, in order to aid vulnerable members of the society in managing the adverse effects of inflationary pressures, the Austrian government announced a new relief package of 500 million euros (542 million U.S. dollars). | Related: | According to the government, until the end of 2024, the aid package will particularly benefit families with children and those who are currently receiving unemployment benefits or social assistance s…
(2023-05-18). Ataque bomba dentro de una mina en Colombia deja dos muertos. telesurtv.net El atentado habría sido perpetrado por el Clan del Golfo, que es la organización criminal que tiene el control de los mineros informales.
(2023-05-18). Conozca algunos de los museos más antiguos del mundo. telesurtv.net A propósito del Día Internacional de los Museos te invitamos a conocer a algunos de los museos más antiguos del mundo.
(2023-05-18). Conmemoran un nuevo aniversario del asesinato de Túpac Amaru II. telesurtv.net Túpac Amaru II impulsó el mayor movimiento indigenista contra los virreinatos del Río de la Plata y del Perú, territorios bajo el dominio del Imperio español.
(2023-05-18). Abogan por mantener libertad de prensa en elecciones en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Entre 2018 y 2023 al menos 30 funcionarios de justicia, activistas y periodistas han tenido que exiliarse por sufrir persecución política.
(2023-05-18). Relator de la ONU confirma exceso de fuerza represiva en Perú. telesurtv.net El funcionario e la ONU llamó al Gobierno peruano a ser transparente en las investigaciones que se cursan sobre las muertes de civiles.
(2023-05-18). Congreso chileno aprueba incremento de impuesto a gran minería. telesurtv.net Este mecanismo de recaudación permitirá que una parte de las ganancias derivadas de la extracción de cobre y litio retorne a las comunidades.
(2023-05-18). NATO's Strategic Warfare Development Command: AI, new warfighting domain. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command TransformationMay 17, 2023 NATO and Industry: Allied Command Transformation Provides Frameworks for Collaboration Allied Command Transformation, NATO's Strategic Warfare Development Command, continues military adaptation and transformation of the Alliance's Military Instrument of Power, to contest, maintain, and improve the defensive edge over adversaries and competitors…. Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, General Philippe Lavigne recently …
(2023-05-18). NATO rapidly deployable strike force: nine headquarters, 540,000 troops. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command TransformationMay 16, 2023 Allied Command Transformation receives Major General Jez Bennett, Deputy Commander of NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Italy Allied Command Transformation received Major General Jez Bennett, Deputy Commander of NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Italy, on May 16th, 2023, for a series of discussions on multi-domain operations. NATO Rapid Deployable Corps are rapidly …
(2023-05-18). Chair of NATO Military Committee makes unprecedented trip to Moldova. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMay 17, 2023 Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Republic of Moldova From 15 to 17 May 2023, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, visited the Republic of Moldova…. Admiral Bauer is the first Chair of the NATO Military Committee to visit Moldova. His visit builds on more than 30 …
(2023-05-18). 360-degree expansion: NATO consolidates hold on Jordan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMay 7, 2023 NATO and Jordan discuss border security cooperation NATO and Jordan concluded talks on Tuesday (16 May 2023) to help Jordan improve its border security. Held in Aqaba, Jordan, the three-day workshop helped to identify Jordanian maritime and counter-terrorism requirements and ways for NATO to improve the efficiency and sustainability of Jordan's…. The …
(2023-05-18). Argentine dockworkers strike over co-worker's death. wsws.org Dockers in the Port of Rosario struck after a sixty-year old longshoreman drowned on May 12 in Argentina's Parana River.
(2023-05-18). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org National strike in Belgium against "social dumping" by Delhaize and other companies to drive down wages and conditions; continuing strikes and protests across Iran over cost of living, pay and conditions involving pensioners, Haft Tappeh sugarcane workers as strike leaders of offshore gas workers arrested; Nigerian doctors give union mandate for indefinite stoppage over pay, unions call five-day warning strike…
(2023-05-18). Generic drug shortages in the US, particularly chemotherapy agents, reach historic highs. wsws.org The drug shortages in the US have reached historic highs. In particular, the scarcity of chemotherapy drugs means people with cancers face delays in treatments which will have lethal consequences.
(2023-05-18). Communication Workers Union unites with management to enforce revisions at Parcelforce. wsws.org Before any member has cast a single vote on the deal proposed to end the national dispute on the surrender terms offered by the CWU leadership, it is being treated as an accomplished fact.
(2023-05-18). Sri Lankan ruling party demonises last year's mass uprising. wsws.org The Wickremesinghe government's denigration of last year's mass movement that forced out President Gotabhaya Rajapakse is in preparation for state repression against the working class and rural masses.
(2023-05-18). US lawmakers demand White House send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. wsws.org Following the formation of a "jets coalition" by the UK and the Netherlands aimed at "procuring F-16 jets" for Ukraine, a group of bipartisan lawmakers in the US sent a letter to the White House calling on the US to also send fighter jets to Ukraine.
(2023-05-18). Truck drivers plan boycott of Florida in response to state's new anti-immigrant bill. wsws.org The call has been led by Latin American truckers, who over the past week have published videos in both Spanish and English on TikTok condemning SB 1718.
(2023-05-18). A balance sheet of the contract disputes in Germany's public sector, at Deutsche Post and the railways: Build independent action committees! wsws.org This statement was agreed upon Tuesday at a combined meeting of the Public Sector and Postal Workers Action Committees.
(2023-05-18). Significant signs of slowdown in Chinese economy. wsws.org One of the most significant figures was the rise in youth unemployment, which hit a new record of 20.4 percent, surpassing the previous record of 19.9 percent last summer.
(2023-05-18). Railroaders face cuts in unemployment and sickness benefits due to debt ceiling, end of federal COVID emergency. wsws.org The federally administered benefits had been exempted budget sequestration until President Biden ended the pandemic national emergency declaration last month.
(2023-05-18). New Zealand hostel that caught fire described as "death trap" wsws.org The fire at Loafers Lodge in Wellington is being investigated as arson, but there are growing indications that rundown and unsafe conditions in the building contributed to the blaze and deaths of more than six people.
(2023-05-18). Who is Teamsters bureaucrat Lindsay Dougherty, head of the union's Motion Picture and Theatrical Trade Division? wsws.org The promotion of Dougherty within the context of the writers' strike is a media operation, aimed at falsely promoting her and other union bureaucrats as militant workers' leaders in order to rein in a rank-and-file challenge from below.
(2023-05-18). A call to action to rank-and-file autoworkers: Mobilize support for the Clarios strike! wsws.org The strike of 525 autoworkers at the Clarios battery plant outside Toledo, Ohio, is of decisive importance for autoworkers everywhere. This is the first battle in the contract fight of 150,000 Big Three autoworkers in the US and 23,000 in Canada.
(2023-05-18). TWU keeps New York City transit workers on the job as contract expires. wsws.org While the union and transit agency attempt to drag out negotiations, anger over intolerable working conditions continues to build.
(2023-05-18). Georgia parent speaks out on H. influenzae infection in school child. wsws.org The death of Jimari Williams in Detroit from an unexplained infection has brought forward reports of similar infections among other school children.
(2023-05-18). IYSSE member calls on U-M students, faculty, staff to mobilize in support of graduate student instructors' fight for a living wage. wsws.org "The graduate students, they're the ones I think of as my teachers because I get into discussions with them. They're the ones I interact with. Their work is just as important as that of the lecturers and faculty."
(2023-05-18). Automaker Stellantis suspends construction on Windsor, Ontario EV battery plant in bid for bigger government handout. wsws.org Stellantis and LG announced on Friday that they were implementing "contingency plans," claiming the government of Canada had not delivered on its agreements with the companies.
(2023-05-18). "Independent" union provides cover for AMLO's attacks on migrants in Mexico. wsws.org Completely ignoring the plight of migrants, SNITIS union officials held two massive saint-like pictures of AMLO under the slogan "The poor come first."
(2023-05-18). Vote "No" on the OEA's tentative agreement! Fight for what Oakland educators and students need! wsws.org The tentative agreement released just after 3am Monday morning by the Oakland Education Association leadership is a complete betrayal of our seven-day strike and must be voted down.
(2023-05-17). SPLC lawyer Nancy Abudu confirmed to 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. splcenter.org
(2023-05-17). Housing Units Under Construction Still Above Year Ago Level. cepr.net 
Many people (including me) have been surprised by how little impact the Fed's rate hikes seem to have had in slowing the economy to date. A big part of that story is that the housing sector still seems relatively strong, with employment in residential construction still above the level it was at when the Fed …
(2023-05-17). CovertAction Bulletin: The Debt Ceiling is Political Theater. covertactionmagazine.com The "debt ceiling" crisis playing out between President Biden and Congressional Republicans is manufactured by capitalism to justify spending cuts to critical social programs while continuing to bail out big businesses and fund the Pentagon's endless war drive…
(2023-05-17). Durham Report Indicts FBI For Role in Russiagate Scam But is Silent About the CIA. covertactionmagazine.com New investigation should be opened that examines pivotal role played by the Agency in scandal that was used to mobilize liberal support for regime change in Russia and war in Ukraine. May 15 saw the release of the much-awaited Durham report, which detailed how the FBI initiated what was essentially a phony and heavily politicized …
(2023-05-17). How Many People Has the U.S. Government Killed? davidswanson.org
(2023-05-17). Reclaim Osage: Mike Africa Jr. on Push to Buy Back MOVE House 38 Years After Philly Police Bombed It. democracynow.org 
On May 13, 1985, police surrounded the home of MOVE, a radical Black liberation organization that was defying orders to vacate from 6221 Osage Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Police flooded the home with water, filled it with tear gas, blasted it with automatic weapons, and finally dropped a bomb on the house from a helicopter, setting it ablaze and killing 11 residents — six adults and five children. The fire ultimately burned the entire city block to the ground, destroying over 60 homes. We speak with second-generation MOVE member Mike Africa Jr., who has launched a "Reclaim Osage" campa…
(2023-05-17). "The U.S. Should Be a Force for Peace": Nat'l Security Experts Demand U.S. Push to End Ukraine War. democracynow.org 
More than a dozen former U.S. national security officials have released an open letter calling for a diplomatic end to the Russia-Ukraine war. The call for peace was published as a full-page ad Tuesday in The New York Times and organized by the Eisenhower Media Network. They called the war an "unmitigated disaster" that the U.S. should work to end before it escalates into a nuclear confrontation. We speak with Dennis Fritz, director of the Eisenhower Media Network and a retired command chief master sergeant of the U.S. Air Force. "The majority of my life has been in and out of the Pentagon, and…
(2023-05-17). "The Budget Farce": Robert Kuttner on Why Biden Admin Can't Give In to GOP Demands to Gut Safety Net. democracynow.org 
With the United States just two weeks away from a possible default on its debt for the first time ever, President Joe Biden has cut short a trip to Asia to continue negotiations with congressional leaders in Washington over lifting the federal government's debt ceiling. Republicans are seeking major budget cuts, as well as new work requirements for recipients of Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, but prominent Democrats are pushing the White House to stand firm. For more, we speak with The American Prospect's Robert Kuttner, who says the debt ceiling…
(2023-05-17). Headlines for May 17, 2023. democracynow.org North Carolina Bans Abortion After 12 Weeks as GOP Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto, Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban Abortion & Ban Gender-Affirming Medical Care, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Florida Hold Elections, Talks over Debt Ceiling Remain Stalled as GOP Pushes Sweeping Cuts, Biden to Head to Hiroshima for G7 Summit But Cuts Rest of Asia Trip Short, Chinese Special Envoy Arrives in Ukraine to Push for War to End, Costs of War Project: Post-9/11 Wars Have Resulted in 4.5 Million Deaths, Ecuador: Guillermo Lasso Dissolves National Assembly to Block Impeachment Push, Biden Administration Grants K…
(2023-05-17). Business As Usual: Shutdown or Not, the Police State Will Continue to Flourish. dissidentvoice.org 
There is no more dangerous menace to civilization than a government of incompetent, corrupt, or vile men. —Ludwig von Mises Once again, the police state is up to its old tricks, stoking tensions over whether or not the government is forced to shut down, even partially, due to a default on the national debt. Yet …
(2023-05-17). Who Ya Gonna Get to Hammer Nails and Wire up your Internet? dissidentvoice.org 
I know, I know, every time I get onto the Zoom Doom thing with the Chronicle for Higher Education, the entire experience is dirty beyong dirty. Today, it was more bizarro people yammering about "talent search challenges for getting people to go into higher education." Three women went into their experiences recruiting and screening potential …
(2023-05-17). Confessions of a CIA Terrorist. dissidentvoice.org 
In 1975, Philip Agee published his book Inside the Company: CIA Diary. In the introduction he wrote, When I joined the CIA, I believed in the need for its existence. After twelve years with the agency I finally understood how much suffering it was causing, that millions of people all over the world had been …
(2023-05-17). The Tasmanian AFL Stadium Protest. dissidentvoice.org Every now and then, the sharpened, dedicated means of halting a monstrous white elephant before its birth can work. The wise suddenly seem in charge, conscious and aware that folly can be averted. This, however, is a rare feat indeed. In Tasmania protests of some magnitude against a proposed stadium for Australian Rules Football are …
(2023-05-17). Insane is now the New Normal. expose-news.com Missiles to Ukraine, Victorian diseases, animal testing returns, "hateful content" laws and climate change alarmists are excited about fossil fuel burning hydrogen. Can it get any worse? Well, yes. But in the …
(2023-05-17). They're using indoctrination tools on you right now, today. And it's only going to get worse. expose-news.com We fight against a truly unprecedented disinformation campaign, where the liars are claiming that everyone else is giving out misinformation, basically turning truth on its head. While propaganda takes many forms, mainstream …
(2023-05-17). The Great Meatless Diet Con (Part 4). expose-news.com The fallacy that cow burbs and farts contribute catastrophically to our methane levels comes from an Oxford University study. Corporate media hijacked the story as proof that humans could reduce their carbon …
(2023-05-17). Netherlands Land Grab: Dutch farmers prepare for a battle. expose-news.com Despite the election results and the outrage, the Dutch government is pushing ahead with its plans to destroy Netherlands' agricultural sector. So, on Monday, the chairman of the Farmers Defence Force, Mark …
(2023-05-17). The Battle at NagaWorld: The Longest Strike in Cambodian History PT. I. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-17). 'We Do Not Need a School for Assassins': Hours of Public Comment Unanimously Against 'Cop City'. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-05-17). How to Rapidly Reduce Fossil Fuel Use. fpif.org The burning of fossil fuels—oil, coal, natural gas—is responsible for
(2023-05-17). China Hangs Washington Out to Dry in the Middle East. fpif.org
(2023-05-17). Western Sahara: Polisario Front marks 50 years of struggle. greenleft.org.au This year, the people of Western Sahara — known as Africa's last colony — are marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of their liberation organisation, the Polisario Front, on May 10, 1973, writes Ron Guy.
(2023-05-17). Protesters tell Japanese government to stop funding Australian fossil fuels. greenleft.org.au Protesters gathered on the steps of the Japanese consulate to call on the Japanese government to stop funding fossil fuels. Gabriel Di Falco reports.
(2023-05-17). Vale Stewart West: a rare Labor man of principle. greenleft.org.au Tributes to Stewart West were powerfully worded, but hearing Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton honour him for the kinds of things they mostly do not do made me angry. Emily McGrath looks at the legacy of her late grandfather.
(2023-05-17). AUKUS criticised as being a step towards war on China. greenleft.org.au A forum on the vast sums being spent on AUKUS and the war on China also discussed how to build the anti-war campaign. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-05-17). Te Pāti Māori: 'Your nuclear submarines are not welcome here'. greenleft.org.au Green Left's Alex Bainbridge interviewed John Tamihere from Te Pāti Māori (Maori Party) about the AUKUS military pact.
(2023-05-17). Scott Ritter: U.S. SANCTIONS boomerang back. iacenter.org Scott Ritter, Political and Military Analyst, Former U.S. Marine Officer and United Nations Weapons Inspector, said the following about "Sanctions, a Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy": I observed first ≠ hand, from 1991 ≠ — 2002, the inhumanity and ineffectiveness of US ≠led sanctions targeting Iraq. I can say without fear of contradiction that the publication of "Sanctions—A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy" provides a much ≠ needed source of historical and current information about the nefarious reality of America's go ≠to policy of choice—sanctions. With US ≠led sanctions o…
(2023-05-17). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: Erdoƒüan Upsets Opposition Hopes of Victory, Run-off With Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu Expected in Turkey's Presidential Race India's Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party Suffers Blow in Karnataka State Elections Fighting Between Sudanese Army and RSF Has Disastrous Impact in Darfur as Hundreds of Thousands Are Displaced Colombian President Gustavo Petro Warns of Coup Plot …
(2023-05-17). Russia's Sberbank Begins Amassing Chinese Yuan. infobrics.org Demand for the Chinese Yuan is increasing as more and more nations opt against using the U.S. Dollar. Russia's Sberbank CEO, German Gref, said that demand for the Chinese Yuan is increasing within the country…
(2023-05-17). Iran's Trade With BRICS Exceeds $34 Billion in 11 Months. infobrics.org Iran's trade with BRICS member states, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, reached 43.28 million tons worth $34.98 billion during the first 11 months of last Iranian year…
(2023-05-17). Argentina Seeks BRICS Entry with China and Brazil Meetings. infobrics.org Ambassador Sabino Vaca Narvaja held meetings with BRICS Bank President Dilma Rousseff and Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Shanghai…
(2023-05-17). US aid to Kiev about to "dry up" infobrics.org It remains to be seen whether this will be enough to end the conflict or whether the regime's military will be forced to remain in the trenches, even without proper supplies.
(2023-05-17). Russian 'Kinzhal' hypersonic missile destroys Kiev's US-made 'Patriot' air defense system. infobrics.org CNN immediately resorted to damage control to save the "Patriot's" reputation, as it only arrived late last month and just recently entered service, claiming that "a US-made 'Patriot' air defense system was likely damaged, but not destroyed".
(2023-05-17). Hitler Saluting "White Lives Matter" Neo-Nazis Chased Off by Locals in Templeton, CA. itsgoingdown.org Neo-Nazis associated with the "White Lives Matter" network of white supremacists threw up Hitler salutes after being pushed off a freeway overpass by locals who organized a much larger counter-protest in Templeton, California, located in San Luis Obispo County. Neo-Nazis with WLM / NorCal Active Club unmasked. t.co/TlUW0ASkiY — OFF THE 99 (@Off_The_99) May 17,…
(2023-05-17). Canadian Tire Fire #59: Drag Defense, Mining Shareholder Meeting Disrupted. itsgoingdown.org 
This week we cover drag storytime defense actions in Ontario and Quebec, and disruptions to Canada's largest gold mining company's annual shareholder meeting. There are also a few positive news stories from the past couple of weeks we'd like to mention. CBC recently reported that BC police forces are struggling to recruit and retain officers,…
(2023-05-17). US Proxies Win Thai Elections — US-Chinese Tensions Set to Grow. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-17). Who Benefits from the Escalation of India-China Controversy? journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-17). US criminal activities in Asia and North Africa. Part 1. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-17). An Historical Background to the US/NATO Proxy War Against Russia. libya360.wordpress.com Ian Beddowes Today the USA and its NATO allies have an overwhelming military presence throughout the world and are still trying to push that even further. They have the whole world divided into military commands. They have funded extremists everywhere, jihadists in the Middle East, Nazis in Ukraine. To call Russia imperialist' in the present…
(2023-05-17). Polisario Front: 50 Years of Struggles and Victories. libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein May 10, marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Saguia el Hamra and Rio de Oro (Polisario), the legitimate representative of the Saharawi people in their struggle for self-determination. Likewise, this coming May 20 people will commemorate half a century since the beginning of…
(2023-05-17). Escaping Debt Slavery: Ethiopia, Africa, and the IMF. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison In 1987, at the Organization for African Unity, Thomas Sankara said, "Debt is a cleverly managed reconquest of Africa." Ethiopia might actually be better off if the US keeps the IMF from signing off on its latest loan request. The US is holding up Ethiopia's request for a $2 billion loan from the International…
(2023-05-17). Russian Kinzhal Missile Strikes US Patriot System in Kiev: The Fundamental Disadvantage West Faces. libya360.wordpress.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for May 17, 2023 — Russia's Ministry of Defense and US officials confirm Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles successfully targeted US-made Patriot air defense systems; — Patriot systems launched approximately 30 missiles over 2 minutes, representing tens of millions of dollars of missiles that were already in short supply; —…
(2023-05-17). A Humanist Response to the Reactionary Advance of the Far Right. libya360.wordpress.com Javier Tolcachier The electoral victories of Gustavo Petro, Xiomara Castro, Gabriel Boric, Pedro Castillo, the return of MAS to the Bolivian government and Lula to the Brazilian presidency, together with the electoral victories of Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Alberto Fernández inaugurated a new wave of progressive governments in Latin America. As a result of…
(2023-05-17). G20 Policy Advisors Are Tired of America's Self-Serving 'Rules-Based International Order'. libya360.wordpress.com Igor Makarov The 'Global South' is starting to question whether Western countries, and primarily the US, should be allowed to continue dictating the international agenda Last week, in Mumbai, I attended the Think 20 interim conference. It describes itself as an "idea bank" for the G20 that brings together think tanks and high-level experts to…
(2023-05-17). PSL Editorial — Struggle over abortion rights heats up nationwide. liberationnews.org 
Nearly one year after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision dealt a historic blow to women's rights, the fight is as urgent as ever and playing out on a number of fronts.
(2023-05-17). Oil Wars, Weapons and How the US is Fueling the Somalia Crisis, with Ann Garrison. mintpressnews.com Discover the untold truth behind US military presence in Somalia, its impact on the region, and the strategic interests at play in Mnar Adley and Alan Macleod's eye-opening interview with journalist Ann Garrison.
(2023-05-17). U.S. Virgin Islands Issues Subpoena: We Want To Talk To Elon Musk About Jeffrey Epstein. moguldom.com 
The U.S. Virgin Islands has subpoenaed Twitter owner Elon Musk for documents in its lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, which it has accused of helping enable the sexual abuse of girls by pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2021 while awaiting trial. The largest investment bank in the world by revenue, JP Morgan was sued …
(2023-05-17). America Is On Pace To Default On Debt Obligations As Soon As June 1. moguldom.com The U.S. could run out of money to fulfill its debt obligations as soon as June 1 if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt limit, and waiting until the last minute could hurt Americans, the Treasury Department warned Congress. President Joe Biden spent months refusing to negotiate with Republican lawmakers, citing a bipartisan …
(2023-05-17). Jamie Foxx Is In Chicago Rehab Facility That Specializes In Strokes. moguldom.com Oscar-winning actor and comedian Jamie Foxx has entered a Chicago rehabilitation facility after being hospitalized for weeks for an undisclosed condition. The facility specializes in rehabilitation care for patients with physical impairments and brain or spine injuries, and Foxx has reportedly been at the facility for two weeks, a source told ABC 7 New York. …
(2023-05-17). Top Sports Journalist Michael Wilborn: My Son Can't Buy Ja Morant's Shoes Due To Promotion Of Wannabe Gangsta Lifestyle. moguldom.com The latest gun-flashing incident involving basketball player Ja Morant has upset many; veteran sports reporter Michael Wilborn, for one, has had enough. National Basketball Association star Morant, who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies, was suspended another time after a video surfaced recently on social media showing the star guard holding a gun. The latest video …
(2023-05-17). Woody Guthrie prize given to punk rock group that supports escalation of Ukraine war and overthrow of Russian government. mronline.org 
As a proponent of peaceful relations with the Soviet Union, Woody Guthrie would likely be rolling over in his grave if he knew how his heirs betrayed his name.
(2023-05-17). Ian Angus — "The War Against the Commons: Dispossession and Resistance in the Making of Capitalism" mronline.org 
In his latest book, Ian Angus answers a question that apologists for the capitalist system would like to pretend does not exist.
(2023-05-17). Why 90% of foreign military bases are American. mronline.org You can't talk about how many bases the United States has without talking about what those bases actually represent — U.S. imperialism. With about 750 bases overseas, in 80 countries and colonies, the U.S. has more foreign military bases than any empire, people or country in world history. #Military #War #UnitedStates…
(2023-05-17). Fighting fascism in feminism. mronline.org 
I was first introduced to the power of far-right ideologies within feminism through the work of so-called feminists who were dead set on criminalizing sex work, even if it cost women their lives. Back in 2004, I was new to sex work organizing, spurred by the massacre of street-based sex workers on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
(2023-05-17). Venezuela: Food is not a commodity, it's a human right: Pueblo a Pueblo builds food sovereignty (Part I). mronline.org 
An organization that brings together rural producers with urban consumers breaks with the dictates of the market.
(2023-05-17). Criminals welcome as US recruits foreign proxies to wage 'irregular war' on adversaries. geopoliticaleconomy.com The US military trains and arms foreign fighters as "proxies" to wage "irregular warfare" against adversaries, and the Pentagon does not vet them to see if they have committed atrocities, according to documents obtained by the New York Times.
(2023-05-17). Report: Biden Wants Israel-Saudi Normalization Deal Before End of Year. news.antiwar.com Axios reported Wednesday that the Biden administration wants to make a strong diplomatic push for a normalization deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel before the end of the year. Any potential deal could come at a steep cost to the US as Riyadh is seeking stronger military support from Washington in exchange for establishing diplomatic …
(2023-05-17). US Proposed Conducting Joint Military Planning With Israel on Iran. news.antiwar.com The US has proposed to Israel to conduct joint military planning on potential attacks on Iran, Axios reported Wednesday. The report cited US and Israeli officials who said the idea was proposed a few weeks ago during recent visits to Israel by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and Secretary of …
(2023-05-17). President of Ecuador Dissolves National Assembly Amid Impeachment Trial. orinocotribune.com 
The president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, dissolved the National Assembly on Wednesday morning while the impeachment trial against him for corruption and money laundering was underway. The decision brings memories of a similar constitutional decision taken by Peruvian President Pedro Castillo a few months ago that ended very differently, with Castillo's controversial arrest and harsh criticism by the White House and its regional pundits. | In a televised address to the nation on Wednesday, May 17, Lasso announced the application of the muerte cruzada or cross death mechanism and dissolved the parliament through…
(2023-05-17). As Ecuador's Impeachment Drama Races to a Conclusion, Lasso and the Country Face 3 Options. orinocotribune.com By Sylvan Hardy — May 15, 2023 | As the clock ticks down to an impeachment vote in the National Assembly that could remove President Guillermo Lasso from office, political and legal experts agree he faces three options. | The first is to allow the impeachment trial to play through to the end in the belief the opposition does not have the 92 votes necessary to send him packing. Support for this scenario gained traction last week when 88 members of the Assembly voted to continue the impeachment trial. Lasso supporters and many political observers believe that the 88 votes for the trial equal the number of vote…
(2023-05-17). Venezuela's National Assembly Approves Bill for Protection of Assets Abroad. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) unanimously approved the Bill for the Protection of Assets, Rights and Interests of the Republic and its Entities Abroad in its second discussion on Tuesday. The bill is a tool to counter the failed US-led "regime change" operation to oust President Nicolás Maduro that, in reality, affects millions of Venezuelans, especially the most vulnerable ones. | After the bill was approved on Tuesday, May 16, the president of the National Assembly (AN), Deputy Jorge Rodríguez, agreed to apply "exemplary" sanctions against the people involved in the dispossession of property and assets…
(2023-05-17). PSUV and Communist Party of China Ratify Cooperation Agreements. orinocotribune.com Venezuela and China continue to deepen political alliances. This time, Caracas served as the venue for an official meeting between the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and the Communist Party of China (CPC), organizations sharing deep anti-imperialist principles. | Vice President of the PSUV Diosdado Cabello received the CPC delegation, led by the deputy minister for the international department of the Central Committee of the CPC, Li Mingxiang. | High-level members of the PSUV leadership also participated in the meeting: Vice President of Organization Pedro Infante; Vice President of Training Tania Día…
(2023-05-17). In OtherWords: May 17, 2023. otherwords.org In much of the country, "Hollywood" is shorthand for a culture that feels impossibly removed from the lives of the movie-going public. | But this week in OtherWords, Farrah Hassen argues that the creators who pen the stories we love are facing
(2023-05-17). To Protect Our Children, Tax the Rich. otherwords.org Ever since the middle of the 20th century, our history textbooks have applauded the reform movement that put an end to the child-labor horrors that ran widespread throughout the early Industrial Age. | Now those horrors are reappearing. | The number of kids employed in direct violation of existing child labor laws, the Economic Policy Institute More recently there was the alarming news that three Kentucky-based McDonald's franchis…
(2023-05-17). Over-the-Counter Birth Control Would Be a Game Changer. otherwords.org A federal advisory committee has unanimously Coming amid a widespread assault on reproductive health care, this could be a game-changer. | Margery Gass, an advisory committee member and an emerita professor of medicine at the University of Cincinnati,
(2023-05-17). Corporate Food Chains Are Ripping You Off. otherwords.org Oftentimes, when you suspect you're being gouged by corporate price fixers, you're right. | Take the rat-a-tat-tat of today's price jumps at supermarkets and chain restaurants. They make you want to race to the cash register before they raise prices again. | No, no cry the CEOs of food giants, it's not us, it's "supply chain disruptions." Then corporate politicians and economists chime in with old platitudes about the invisible hand of "supply and demand" while media know-nothings pile on, blathering about "ne'er-do-wells" causing a labor shortage. | But that's hogwash — your suspicions are right: It's plai…
(2023-05-17). Lights, Camera, Action: Why the Hollywood Writers Strike Matters. otherwords.org
(2023-05-17). Cartoon: Fiscal Terrorism. otherwords.org
(2023-05-17). People's Action Celebrates Medicare for All Reintroduction. peoplesaction.org Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action released the following statements in response to the bicameral reintroduction of Medicare for All: "Everyone should have health care when they need it. Sadly, our health care system allows greedy private health insurance companies to put profits over people," People's Action Director Sulma Arias said. "These companies …
(2023-05-17). People's Action Congratulates Sara Innamorato on Winning the Primary for Allegheny County Executive. peoplesaction.org WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action today issued the following statement from Movement Politics Director Marta Popadiak, congratulating Sara Innamorato on a victorious primary campaign for Allegheny County Executive. "Sara Innamorato is one of us, and that's why we endorsed her for Allegheny County Executive. She attended People's Action's candidate training, worked alongside our members and many other …
(2023-05-17). Kenya's 'anti-people' Finance Bill met with widespread opposition as cost of living soars. peoplesdispatch.org Amid rising debt payments the Kenyan government has proposed new tax and levy regimes in the Finance Bill 2023. Unions and left forces, especially the Communist Party of Kenya, have argued that the measures will further burden workers while they are already struggling under an economic crisis…
(2023-05-17). Libyan parliament suspends Fathi Bashagha as prime minister of Sirte-based government. peoplesdispatch.org The failure of the two rival administrations in Libya to agree on a new electoral law is delaying the national elections and endangering the fragile ceasefire achieved through UN mediation in November 2020…
(2023-05-17). 75 years after its foundation, WHO struggles for sovereignty. peoplesdispatch.org This year marked the 75th anniversary of the WHO. But as the UN agency approaches its yearly assembly in Geneva, it is still struggling to secure adequate resources for functioning independently of the private sector and pressures from high income countries…
(2023-05-17). From Asia to Latin America: global agro-ecological produce debuted at the MST Fair. peoplesdispatch.org 
National borders were no longer enough to encompass the products that arrived at the National Agrarian Reform Fair, which began on May 11 and ran until last Sunday, May 14, at the àÅgua Branca Park, in Sà£o Paulo, Brazil. | For the first time in its history, the event received international delegations from Asia, Europe and Latin America who brought with them products developed from agroecological growing processes. | According to Cássia Bechara, a national leader with the Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST) and an organizer of the internationalist stall that brought together agroecological product…
(2023-05-17). Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso dissolves parliament through "cross death" mechanism. peoplesdispatch.org Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso, on Wednesday, May 17, at 7 am, signed a presidential decree to activate the "cross-death" constitutional tool and dissolved the National Assembly, the country's unicameral parliament. The decision came a day after the legislature began an impeachment hearing against Lasso, who stands accused of the crime of embezzlement of public funds. With this decision, the impeachment process against Lasso was canceled, which could have removed him from office. | In a televised address to the nation, Lasso explained that he had applied article 148 of the Constitution that grants him the p…
(2023-05-17). Taxpayer Money Shouldn't Support Illegal Settlements in Palestine. progressive.org Bernie Sanders and Jamaal Bowman are attempting to shift U.S. policy toward defending Palestinian rights rather than backing encroachments on their land.
(2023-05-17). The Other Border Crisis: Mining. progressive.org Congress may soon approve new mines on the same land that "El Jefe,"one of the last jaguars in the United States, passes through.
(2023-05-17). Smart Ass Cripple: The Medicaid Work Requirement Horrors in the Debt Ceiling Deal. progressive.org Republicans want to resurrect a Trump-era Medicaid measure that cut coverage for thousands of people.
(2023-05-17). A Year After The Racist Massacre In Buffalo At Tops Market. progressivehub.net INDIA WALTON…
(2023-05-17). 'We Are Not Taxing The Very Wealthy Enough': Runaway Inequality About To Get Worse. progressivehub.net JAKE JOHNSON | COMMON DREAMS…
(2023-05-17). The Washington Consensus Supporting Sanctions On Cuba And Venezuela Is Breaking. progressivehub.net BRANKO MARCETIC | JACOBIN…
(2023-05-17). Activists Press To Stop New York From Subsidizing Illegal Israeli Settlements. progressivehub.net CENTER FOR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS…
(2023-05-17). Former Security Advisors Call For End To Ukraine War In Times Ad. progressivehub.net INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ACCURACY…
(2023-05-17). Israel Uses Its Civilians As Human Shields During Its Attack On Gaza. thelastamericanvagabond.com Israel's latest assault on the besieged Gaza Strip resulted in the murder of 33 Palestinians, a third of them women and children, in a "targeted assassination" campaign, again, with a majority of those killed being civilians. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, attempted to score a domestic political victory, however, the plot didn't quite go to
(2023-05-17). Ellen Brown: Squeezed by the Shorts: Time to Ban Short Selling? scheerpost.com 
By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost Short sellers have made a killing in the recent banking crisis, scalping $14.3 billion from bank stock owners just in March of this year. Short sellers "borrow" stock they don't own and immediately sell it, driving the price down. Then they buy it back at the lower price, …
(2023-05-17). Patrick Lawrence: Farewell to the Welfare State? Not Just Yet. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Maybe you recall all…
(2023-05-17). Patrick Lawrence: The USA's Soviet-Style President. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-17). Eight Takeaways From the Durham Report. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-17). Geoffrey Hinton, AI, and Google's Ethics Problem. scheerpost.com 
By Binoy Kampmark / Countercurrents.org Talk about the dangers of artificial intelligence, actual or imagined, has become feverish, much of it induced by the growing world of generative chat bots. When scrutinising the critics, attention should be paid to their motivations. What do they stand to gain from adopting a particular stance? In the case …
(2023-05-17). Confirmation By Russian MoD. smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
(2023-05-17). Economists Hate Rent Control. Here's Why They're Wrong. portside.org Half of Americans, namely homeowners, already have rent control. It's time to expand it to everyone.
(2023-05-17). A Geopolitical European Union? socialistproject.ca 
On taking office as President of the EU Commission in 2019, Ursula von der Leyen said she wanted to create a 'geopolitical Commission': "We have enormous tasks ahead of us: Brexit, climate change, 5G expansion, the rise of protectionism, and the reform of the European asylum system — to name just a few. To manage these upheavals, Europe must stand united and assert itself more globally." Her goal, she said, is to achieve 'strategic sovereignty' for the EU on a par with the US, China, and Russia. Since the Ukraine war in February 2022, the EU grandees have outdone themselves with buzzwords on the topic of…
(2023-05-17). Putin, Prigozhin and the Wagner Group. sonar21.com Judge Napolitano and I had another good chat about the current situation in Ukraine. We also touch on Jack Teixeira.
(2023-05-17). The Corruption of America Takes a Dangerous Turn. sonar21.com 
Well, at least John Durham finally released a report exploding the claim that Donald Trump and his campaign colluded with the Russians in 2016. That is the "good news." The…
(2023-05-17). New immigration law impacts Florida farmworkers. america.cgtn.com 
A new immigrant law in Florida is creating panic in the agricultural community of the state.
(2023-05-17). The economic cost of addiction. america.cgtn.com 
Addiction is a disease that comes with a high price tag.
(2023-05-17). The Black Innovation Alliance. america.cgtn.com 
The Black Innovation Alliance was created to support Black entrepreneurs in the United States — and so far, it has already reached almost 400,000 people, assisting them in turning their good ideas into a business.
(2023-05-17). Google unveils new tech with AI. america.cgtn.com 
Google unveiled a number of new devices at its annual developer conference on Wednesday in California.
(2023-05-17). Detecting AI generated work. america.cgtn.com 
Artificial Intelligence chat programs like ChatGPT are changing the landscape, by allowing people to type in a command and produce full-length papers, speeches and scripts.
(2023-05-17). Ecuador's president testifies in impeachment trial. america.cgtn.com 
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso, who faces embezzlement charges, defended himself Tuesday before lawmakers as his impeachment trial got underway.
(2023-05-17). Americas Now: Pirates of the Gulf of Mexico. america.cgtn.com 
Pirates and robbing ships at sea may seem like a thing from the past. But in Mexico, a country that has been attacked by pirates for centuries, the practice continues. Elaine Reyes talks to correspondent Alasdair Baverstock who has reported on modern-day pirates targeting oil platforms and vessels in the …
(2023-05-17). ICE, Homeland Security Accused Of Targeting Outspoken Migrant Worker For Deportation. thedissenter.org 
The following article was made possible by paid subscribers. Support independent journalism on secrecy, whistleblowers, and press freedom. Subscribe and get a Immigrant rights attorneys filed a complaint against United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that alleges that ICE detained a migrant worker known for speaking out against workplace abuse at construction and poultry plants. | Baldomero Orozco Juarez, an indigenous father from Guatemala who lives in Mississippi, was arrested at an ICE check-in on April 12, 2023. Author…
(2023-05-17). Families of the detained see echoes of dictatorial past in El Salvador's gang crackdown. therealnews.com 
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is a millennial social media sensation, who has ruled with an iron fist over the last year, instituting a state of exception and locking up 65,000 suspected gang members. For much of the country, his policies have been an overwhelming success, slashing crime rates like never seen. But, thousands of family members of the detained say their loved ones are innocent. On May 1, they led a huge International Workers Day march against the government. Their stories, and the signs they carry, are eerily reminiscent. In the 1970s and '80s, 30,000 innocent civilians were detained,…
(2023-05-17). A new generation of organizers are building union power in the South. therealnews.com 
(2023-05-17). We must speak up before the propagandists get their war with China. therealnews.com 
This article was produced by Speak up. Now. | In 1935, the Congress of American Writers was held in New York City, followed by another two years later. They called on "the hundreds of poets, novelists, dramatists, critics, short story writers and journalists" to discuss the "rapid crumbling of capitalism" and the beckoning…
(2023-05-17). "The pro-American political program has lost in the elections" unitedworldint.com United World International author Yunus Soner provided an interview to Russia Today commeting on the elections in Türkiye. Below we present the transcript of the interview. Thanks for joining us today again. 5% difference between the two main candidates. Were you surprised by the results? Yes, I fully agree with your correspondent here in Istanbul. …
(2023-05-17). Erdoƒüan is close to victory. unitedworldint.com Türkiye left behind a long but calm election night. Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, the candidate of the People's Alliance, Kemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu, the candidate of the Nation Alliance, and Sinan Oƒüan, the candidate of the Ata Alliance, competed against each other. Official results are expected on May 19. According to unofficial numbers, President Erdoƒüan received 49.50% of …
(2023-05-17). Is the Ghent Unemployment System a Good Idea? peoplespolicyproject.org 
In the United States, unemployment benefits are financed by employer-side payroll taxes and then administered by state agencies. The benefit amounts are earnings-related, meaning that they are designed to replace a percentage of an individual's prior earnings up to a point. There is technically a minimum unemployment benefit level that eligible recipients cannot fall below, but it is very low, and eligibility for this benefit does not extend to all unemployed people, only unemployed people with a sufficient work history. | Overall, the US unemployment system is quite bad, both in its design and in its practica…
(2023-05-17). 60 years after death, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn still scares the right. peoplesworld.org 
Although she's been dead for almost six decades, it looks like Elizabeth Gurley Flynn is still getting under the skin of right-wingers. Just two weeks after it was installed, a historical marker commemorating her birth in Concord, N.H., has been demolished on the order of Republican state officials. The green and white cast iron plaque—the …
(2023-05-17). Oakland educators win on salaries, common good goals. peoplesworld.org 
OAKLAND, Calif. — In the wee hours of the morning May 15, Oakland educators reached tentative agreement with the Oakland Unified School District on a new 2.5-year contract with big wins for compensation of teachers who had been the lowest paid in the surrounding Alameda County. The educators and district also agreed on a series …
(2023-05-17). RCMP smears Chinese Canadian community with empty allegations about 'secret police stations'. peoplesworld.org 
MONTREAL—The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)—Canada's equivalent of the FBI—made a shocking declaration in the Quebec media on March 9 when it announced that an investigation was underway into two "secret Chinese police stations" in the Montreal area. According to spokesperson Sgt. Charles Poirier, the presumed police stations were responsible for a "climate of terror" …
(2023-05-17). Republicans use sham 'debt crisis' to force cuts, set Biden up for blame. peoplesworld.org 
The Republican House Majority has manufactured a "debt crisis" to force President Joe Biden and the Democratic Senate Majority to agree to draconian cuts to the federal budget. Negotiations to raise the federal debt ceiling remained at an impasse following May 16 talks between Biden and Congressional leaders. The federal government could default on June …
(2023-05-17). MK Ultra and the Ghost of Ceausescu Are Haunting Serbia — Controlled Destabilisation Is the Message. strategic-culture.org Stunned and bewildered, Serbs are now struggling to find an explanation for the horror they just experienced. | Battered Serbia has just received even more nasty blows. Already traumatised by a multiplicity of psy-op and other assaults, the Balkan nation is now undergoing its bloody "Western values" rite of passage. In the first week of May, in quick succession, events heretofore unimaginable in that country took place in the form of two grisly mass shootings. One occurred in a primary school in Belgrade and the other in a village in the interior, each claiming at least eight innocent lives. | Western countries h…
(2023-05-17). Cuba And Russia Seek To Boost Joint Business. telesurenglish.net This Wednesday in Havana, the Cuba-Russia Business Economic Forum was inaugurated by businessmen from both countries in search of revitalizing commercial exchange. | RELATED: | The president of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce, Antonio Carricarte, highlighted at the opening of the forum the willingness of Russian businessmen to actively participate in the main sectors of the Cuban economy, not only as suppliers of finished products or raw materials, but also as part…
(2023-05-17). 4 Missing Children Found Alive After Plane Crash In Colombia. telesurenglish.net Colombian authorities found alive the four children who were missing after a light aircraft crashed in the jungles of southern Colombia on May 1. | RELATED: | "After arduous search efforts by our Military Forces, we have found alive the 4 children who had disappeared due to the plane crash in Guaviare. A joy for the country," Colombian President Gustavo Petro said via Twitter. | On May 1, the Cessna 206 light aircraft, operated by Vialine Char…
(2023-05-17). Ecuador: Electoral Council Announces Deadline To Call Elections. telesurenglish.net Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) reported Wednesday that the deadline to call new legislative and presidential elections expires in seven days. | RELATED: | The president of the CNE, Diana Atamaint, said in a press conference that "as of tomorrow begins the seven-day term to make the call, that is, the term to call expires on May 24, 2023." | The electoral process will last 90 days, said Atamaint while pointi…
(2023-05-17). Colombian Government And ELN Resume Peace Talks. telesurenglish.net The Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) announced Wednesday the resumption of peace negotiations after the pause requested by the guerrillas due to statements made by President Gustavo Petro. | RELATED: | "We are resuming the ordinary sessions of the Dialogue Table, after having carried out a first exchange of clarifications on the recent interventions of the president, Gustavo Petro," the parties said in a joint stat…
(2023-05-17). Türkiye Announces Grain Deal Extension. telesurenglish.net Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday that the Black Sea Grain deal, which was set to expire on Thursday, has been extended for two more months. | RELATED: | "With the efforts of our country, the support of our Russian friends and the contribution of our Ukrainian friends, the Black Sea Grains Initiative has been extended for another two months," Erdogan said in a speech at his party headquarters. | Fo…
(2023-05-17). Ecuador Might Have a New Government in Up to Six Months. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday afternoon, the National Electoral Council (CNE) will offer details on the organization of early elections, once President Guillermo Lasso dissolved Parliament through executive decree 741. | RELATED: | Invoking the Constitution's Article 148, his decree asks the CNE to call early elections due to the "serious internal political upheaval." Through this resource, Lasso avoided being dismissed in an impeachme…
(2023-05-17). Racism Tool for US Politicians to Pursue Greedy Interests. telesurenglish.net U.S. politicians have been exploiting racism to pursue their "greedy" capitalist interests while encouraging inequalities between races in every sphere of life, said Baris Doster, a professor of communication and journalism with Istanbul-based Marmara University. | RELATED: | "White people have privileges over blacks in many domains like courts, political life, private sector and bureaucracy," the Turkish scholar said…
(2023-05-17). WHO Europe Urges Vigilance Over MPOX. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Office for Europe launched a new campaign called "Eliminating MPOX: Placing affected populations at the heart of our response" to highlight the potential risk of a significant monkeypox (MPOX) outbreak. | RELATED: | Although mpox is no longer considered a public health emergency of international concern, recent reports from WHO Europe show an increase in cases, with 17 new infecti…
(2023-05-17). Sweden, NATO allies finish war games to prime NATO accession. Video. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeMay 17, 2023 Swedish Armed Forces and Partners conclude Exercise Aurora 23 Swedish Armed Forces and Partners wrapped up Sweden's defence exercise Aurora 23 on May 14, 2023, in southern Sweden. The exercise was designed to reinforce the collected capability of all service branches and other armed forces to counter an …
(2023-05-17). NATO cyberwarfare center on Russian border adds Ukraine, Japan, Ireland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com TelecomsMay 17, 2023 NATO CCDCOE welcomes Ukraine, Japan, Iceland and Ireland as members NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) celebrated its 15th anniversary by welcoming Ukraine, Japan, Iceland, and Ireland as new member nations. The CCDCOE's headquarters in Tallinn [Estonia] raised the flags of each nation, signifying their integration into the cyber defense …
(2023-05-17). Famed pianist and chamber musician Menahem Pressler is dead at age of 99. wsws.org This world-famous musician, who was born in Germany and escaped the Nazis 84 years ago, lived through the terror of Kristallnacht, the murderous antisemitic pogrom that took place in 1938.
(2023-05-17). UK education unions begin ballots for strike action. wsws.org Strike ballot deadlines will be spread across several weeks meaning that any industrial action will not take place until after the summer holidays in the new term in September.
(2023-05-17). Tens of thousands of excess deaths recorded in 2022 in England and Wales. wsws.org The onset of the pandemic, which is still killing people, exposed, exacerbated and compounded the crisis in the National Health Service and public health generally.
(2023-05-17). White House debt limit talks: A manufactured, bipartisan conspiracy to make workers pay for war. wsws.org The Biden administration and both Democrats and Republicans in Congress are united in their determination to use the manufactured debt ceiling crisis to implement brutal attacks on social programs.
(2023-05-17). Turkish elections: Far-right candidate demands Erdoƒüan, Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu expel refugees. wsws.org Defeated far-right candidate Sinan Oƒüan is laying down his demands to both of the surviving pro-war, anti-refugee candidates to see which of them he will support in the run-off.
(2023-05-17). Dana workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania expose unsafe conditions. wsws.org Dana workers at the auto parts maker's oldest facility in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, reached out to the WSWS to discuss the abuses and low pay at the profitable corporation.