(2023-05-18). The reaction from those who erect the walls. workers.org 
Missouri prison authorities censor Workers World We thought readers of Workers World would like to see an example of the frequent censorship notifications we get from prison administrators. Our reaction and how you can take action, below. Dear Workers World: The Missouri Department of Corrections has reviewed material sent . . . |
(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). Montana bans TikTok: Anti-China hysteria and the attack on democratic rights. wsws.org In a major new milestone in the bipartisan effort to censor the internet and undermine the freedom of speech in America, the state of Montana signed into law a ban on the distribution of the TikTok social media app Wednesday.
(2023-05-18). Seattle students protest misogynist professor. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – On May 12, the Progressive Student Union held a counterprotest outside of a "free speech" conference at the University of Washington hosted by Huskies for Liberty, a libertarian student group. At this conference, Pedro Domingos, a professor emeritus of the Computer Science department at UW, spoke discussing how he is being silenced by the "woke" mob. | Pedro Domingos has tweeted, "Half of the female STEM faculty in the U.S. were hired over more qualified men," and "Women are more neurotic than men, and as they gain more power society becomes more neurotic as well." Beyond these sexist statements, h…
(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.
(2023-05-19). 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 …
(2023-05-18). How Can We Resist Book Bans? This Banned Author Has Ideas. truthout.org Book bans are spreading like wildfire through the U.S., with right-wing forces aggressively targeting fiction books that have protagonists of color or LGBTQ characters, as well as nonfiction analyses of racism and other forms of oppression. Just this week, Penguin Random House — the largest publisher in the U.S. — filed a federal lawsuit to block book bans being imposed in Florida public schools… |
(2023-05-18). Leaked recordings expose shocking state corruption in 'US governed' Moldova. thegrayzone.com The Grayzone has obtained video recordings of well-connected figures within Moldova's political and business community openly testifying to rank corruption within the country's government and economy, while outlining schemes to enrich Western investors for an appropriate fee. The invasion of Ukraine placed the tiny country of Moldova on the immediate periphery of a conflict with global significance. Bordering Ukraine, counting hundreds of thousands of ethnic Russians as citizens, and home to the breakaway region of Transnistria, Moldova's doggedly pro-Western government …
(2023-05-19). WikiLeaks as Scapegoat for the Political Establishment. dissidentvoice.org Julian Assange is in prison, indefinitely and in blatant contravention of humanitarian norms. The US national security state has spoken and put its foot down, in a show of power which has subverted the true course of democracy. Sadly, the political will to sustain the persecution counteracts the political will to terminate it, though in …
(2023-05-20). Editorial] The death penalty: a breach of human rights and ethics of care. thelancet.com "The death penalty is, in our common experience, an atavistic relic from the past that should be shed in the 21st century", said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Tàºrk in April, 2023, during the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council. The death penalty has existed since the Code of Hammurabi, with its history seeped in politics and discrimination. Physicians have been involved throughout this history. In the eyes of the public, the medicalisation and very involvement of physicians renders execution palatable, eroding any natural sense of abhorrence.
(2023-05-20). Comment] Offline: The case for global health. thelancet.com Global health has become fashionably unfashionable. The case against global health is strong. Global health is the invention of a largely white and wealthy elite residing in high-income, English-language speaking countries. The discipline claims to be concerned about the health of people living in low-income and middle-income settings. But the resources—human, infrastructural, and financial—underpinning global health are mostly concentrated in those countries already replete with power and money.
(2023-05-20). World Report] Palestinians continue to face barriers to health. thelancet.com WHO says that occupation, political divisions, fragmentation, blockade, and obstacles to movement continue to limit access to health services. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2023-05-20). World Report] Warnings over the future of UK medical research. thelancet.com A new report by the Academy of Medical Sciences calls for changes to employment and funding to safeguard the future of health research in the UK. Talha Burki reports.
(2023-05-20). World Report] With the COVID-19 PHEIC over, what next? thelancet.com With the formal declaration of a public health emergency of international concern ending, what are the implications for international response efforts? John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.
(2023-05-20). Perspectives] Angels of history. thelancet.com In his essay On the Concept of History, the philosopher and cultural theorist Walter Benjamin describes a sombre view of progress. Inspired by Paul Klee's painting Angelus Novus, Benjamin imagines an angel of history standing with his gaze fixed on the past. He writes: | "Where we perceive a chain of events, he sees a single catastrophe which keeps piling wreckage and hurls it in front of his feet. The angel would like to stay, awaken the dead, and make whole what has been smashed. But a storm is blowing in from Paradise; it has got caught in his wings with such a violence that the angel can no longer close them.
(2023-05-20). Perspectives] Feeling ecstatic in Shakespeare. thelancet.com Today, we typically associate the term ecstasy with feelings of intense happiness and delight, an experience of being temporarily outside ourselves in the way that the term etymologically suggests—from the Greek ekstasis. But ecstasy has a more complicated history. In its early form, it was an experience of drunken frenzy, where worshippers of Dionysus (the Greek god of wine, theatre, and ecstasy, later the Roman god Bacchus) would lose themselves in intoxicating worship. At its best, ecstatic experience could facilitate a moment of inspired, prophetic clarity or union with the divine.
(2023-05-20). Obituary] Zafrullah Chowdhury. thelancet.com Surgeon, public health activist, and champion of health equity. Born on Dec 27, 1941 in what is now Raozan, Bangladesh, he died from chronic kidney disease complications on April 11, 2023 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, aged 81 years.
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Tanzania's COVID-19 vaccination strategy: lessons, learning, and execution. thelancet.com Tanzania has taken an unusual route in the COVID-19 pandemic response. In early 2021, Tanzania was reported to have refused COVID-19 vaccines.1 In response, the Tanzanian Government explained the country's position, arguing there were concerns with initial vaccine safety but pointing out that the country was ready to work with the international community in the fight against COVID-19.2 After the appointment of a presidential task force in April, 2021, to establish the country's direction on COVID-19 response, as initially recommended by an expert committee,3 Tanzania joined COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX)…
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Addressing the issue of a depleting health workforce in sub-Saharan Africa. thelancet.com Health-care workers have a crucial role in improving health outcomes, and their migration has harmed the quality of health services in sub-Saharan Africa. The region has 25% of global diseases,1 and only 3% of health workers globally, highlighting a severe shortage of skilled professionals to tackle high rates of mortality. The main reasons for migration are poor working conditions, low remuneration, and a scarcity of career development opportunities. Insecurity and high crime rates also contribute to migration in countries such as South Africa.
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Lessons from Fukushima: the power of culture as storytelling. thelancet.com According to Oxford Reference,1 culture is the "way of life of people, including their attitudes, values, beliefs, arts, sciences, modes of perception, and habits of thought and activity". A culture provides imaginary points of support for practical life and practical points of support for imaginary life.2…
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Europe has much to do to improve the quality of and access to safe pain management. thelancet.com We have read with interest the debate surrounding opioid use in the USA and related deaths. We also welcomed the different perspectives of Gerard A Kalkman and colleagues,1 concluding that universal health care and addiction care in Europe contributes greatly to preventing an opioid epidemic of US proportions. If we agree with many points, we respectfully disagree that this prevention is homogeneously helping to prevent such a crisis development. The authors mentioned only the opioid crisis in Scotland and, after studying it themselves, acknowledge that it cannot be fully explained, which also means that the opio…
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Europe has much to do to improve the quality of and access to safe pain management — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We agree with Patrice Forget and Winfried Hauser that opioid pain medication prescribing has increased substantially in almost all countries in Europe. However, we disagree that this is associated with a substantial increase in opioid-related mortality. Most European countries have stable opioid-related mortality rates, with only slight increases in some countries, primarily in those with an already low opioid-related mortality rate.1 The only exception is the British Isles, especially Scotland.
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] DESTINY-Breast03 trial: some questions remain. thelancet.com Sara A Hurvitz and colleagues reported updated results from DESTINY-Breast03, a randomised phase 3 trial comparing trastuzumab deruxtecan to trastuzumab emtansine in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer previously treated with trastuzumab and a taxane.1 Previously, in DESTINY-Breast01, trastuzumab deruxtecan showed efficacy as third-line HER2-based treatment after trastuzumab emtansine, which led to accelerated approval in December, 2019.2 These results were consolidated in DESTINY-Breast02, in which the trastuzumab deruxtecan group had better overall survival than the investigator's choice group…
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Tanzania's COVID-19 vaccination strategy: lessons, learning, and execution. thelancet.com Tanzania has taken an unusual route in the COVID-19 pandemic response. In early 2021, Tanzania was reported to have refused COVID-19 vaccines.1 In response, the Tanzanian Government explained the country's position, arguing there were concerns with initial vaccine safety but pointing out that the country was ready to work with the international community in the fight against COVID-19.2 After the appointment of a presidential task force in April, 2021, to establish the country's direction on COVID-19 response, as initially recommended by an expert committee,3 Tanzania joined COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX)…
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Addressing the issue of a depleting health workforce in sub-Saharan Africa. thelancet.com Health-care workers have a crucial role in improving health outcomes, and their migration has harmed the quality of health services in sub-Saharan Africa. The region has 25% of global diseases,1 and only 3% of health workers globally, highlighting a severe shortage of skilled professionals to tackle high rates of mortality. The main reasons for migration are poor working conditions, low remuneration, and a scarcity of career development opportunities. Insecurity and high crime rates also contribute to migration in countries such as South Africa.
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Lessons from Fukushima: the power of culture as storytelling. thelancet.com According to Oxford Reference,1 culture is the "way of life of people, including their attitudes, values, beliefs, arts, sciences, modes of perception, and habits of thought and activity". A culture provides imaginary points of support for practical life and practical points of support for imaginary life.2…
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Europe has much to do to improve the quality of and access to safe pain management. thelancet.com We have read with interest the debate surrounding opioid use in the USA and related deaths. We also welcomed the different perspectives of Gerard A Kalkman and colleagues,1 concluding that universal health care and addiction care in Europe contributes greatly to preventing an opioid epidemic of US proportions. If we agree with many points, we respectfully disagree that this prevention is homogeneously helping to prevent such a crisis development. The authors mentioned only the opioid crisis in Scotland and, after studying it themselves, acknowledge that it cannot be fully explained, which also means that the opio…
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Europe has much to do to improve the quality of and access to safe pain management — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We agree with Patrice Forget and Winfried Hauser that opioid pain medication prescribing has increased substantially in almost all countries in Europe. However, we disagree that this is associated with a substantial increase in opioid-related mortality. Most European countries have stable opioid-related mortality rates, with only slight increases in some countries, primarily in those with an already low opioid-related mortality rate.1 The only exception is the British Isles, especially Scotland.
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] DESTINY-Breast03 trial: some questions remain. thelancet.com Sara A Hurvitz and colleagues reported updated results from DESTINY-Breast03, a randomised phase 3 trial comparing trastuzumab deruxtecan to trastuzumab emtansine in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer previously treated with trastuzumab and a taxane.1 Previously, in DESTINY-Breast01, trastuzumab deruxtecan showed efficacy as third-line HER2-based treatment after trastuzumab emtansine, which led to accelerated approval in December, 2019.2 These results were consolidated in DESTINY-Breast02, in which the trastuzumab deruxtecan group had better overall survival than the investigator's choice group…
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] DESTINY-Breast03 trial: some questions remain — Authors' reply. thelancet.com Elif Hindié noted that the optimal treatment sequencing of trastuzumab deruxtecan is still not defined. We agree that the optimal treatment sequence of trastuzumab deruxtecan after disease progression and the outcomes of post-trial therapies are important to investigate. DESTINY-Breast03 was a global trial with participation from 15 different countries. Although data were collected on…
(2023-05-20). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Ashorn P, Ashorn U, Muthiani Y, et al. Small vulnerable newborns—big potential for impact. Lancet 2023; 401: 1692—706—In this Series, Sufia Askari's degree should have been MPH. This correction has been made to the online version as of May 18, 2023, and the printed version is correct.
(2023-05-19). Cody Bloomfield on Anti-Activist Terrorism Charges. fair.org 
CounterSpin230519.mp3 Time ( This week on CounterSpin: Do you care about environmental degradation? Then you care about But be aware: Your concern about Cop City, and its myriad i…
(2023-05-19). Uribe Vélez y el Bloque de Poder Contrainsurgente. globalizacion.ca Cuando en el 2009 (hace ya 14 años) la socióloga Vilma Liliana Franco publicó su libro "Orden contrainsurgente y dominación" (obra que no me canso de recomendar por considerarla esencial para entender el llamado conflicto interno colombiano, que afortunadamente se…
(2023-05-19). Londres: Municiones con uranio empobrecido para Ucrania. globalizacion.ca Estados Unidos y sus aliados, principalmente aquellos agrupados en la organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte -OTAN- y que tiene al gobierno de Washington y el británico como sus referentes, no dejan de nutrir a Ucrania con más y más…
(2023-05-19). Robert Kennedy Junior remueve el pasado y acusa a la CIA del crimen de JFK. globalizacion.ca 
El hijo del asesinado procurador de Justicia y sobrino del expresidente quiere ser presidente y avisó hace tiempo que entre sus objetivos están los organismos de inteligencia. | Robert Kennedy Junior está lanzado a disputar la candidatura presidencial por los demócratas…
(2023-05-19). "The Treason of the Intellectuals" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-19). "Collective Security" and the United Nations System of International Relations. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-19). Excess Deaths in the UK: 10,000 More Brits Are Dying. Experts Not Sure Why. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-19). Revealed: Russian Neo-Nazi Leader Obtained UK Missiles in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-19). Failure of U.S. Patriot ADS and Western Combat Systems. Does Kiev Possess the Means to Win the Conflict? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-19). An Interview with Satan on the Eve of His Retirement. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-19). Imperial Protectionism: US Foreign Policy for the Middle Class. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-19). The Trump Presidency: RIP. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-19). A New Trajectory for the Region. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-19). The Feds and Their Copycats. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-19). Turkey Blasts Charlie Hebdo Cartoon Depicting Erdogan Electrocution in Bathtub. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-19). Nuclear Bombs and Drones Over the Kremlin. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-19). Selected Articles: The COVID "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's a Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca 
By Peer reviewed reports confirm the causes of vaccine related deaths and "adverse eve…
(2023-05-19). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-05-19). Chris Hedges on Weapons to Ukraine, Military buildup to China and Pentagon Spending. mintpressnews.com Join MintCast hosts Mnar Adley and Alan MacLeod to discuss Washington's permanent drive to war with author and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Chris Hedges.
(2023-05-19). The Inevitable De-Dollarization of the Global Economy, with Ben Norton. mintpressnews.com Ben Norton returns to the Watchdog to shed light on the rapid decline of the U.S. dollar and its implications for American empire as countries worldwide shift away from the dollar in favor of regional currencies and China's rise challenges Washington's global dominance.
(2023-05-19). Shutting Down the Israeli Arms Industry, with Huda Amori. mintpressnews.com Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, returns to The Watchdog to reveal how their grassroots movement is forcing arms manufacturers to flee and challenging British complicity in Israeli war crimes.
(2023-05-19). Young leaders from the US pledge to fight blockade of Cuba. peoplesdispatch.org Hear from some of the 150 young organizers from the US that traveled to Cuba as part of the 2023 May Day Brigade with the International Peoples' Assembly…
(2023-05-19). NYC tenants say: the rent is too damn high! peoplesdispatch.org On the morning of Saturday, May 20, New York City tenants will mobilize in Brooklyn to fight rent hikes on rent stabilized units in the world's richest city. Organized by the New York State tenant's rights group Housing Justice For All and the Rent Justice Coalition, which organizes rent stabilized tenants, turnout is expected to be in the thousands as tenants across New York fight Tenants of rent stabilized units usually pay relatively cheap rents with very…
(2023-05-19). Palestinians oppose provocative Israeli 'flag march'. peoplesdispatch.org The march is held annually by illegal Israel settlers and other right-wing and ultra-nationalist Israelis to mark 'Jerusalem day', on which the Israeli occupation of East Jerusalem started in 1967 following Israel's victory over neighboring Arab states in the six-day war…
(2023-05-19). In aftermath of Thai elections, question of government formation remains. peoplesdispatch.org Kheetanat Wannaboworn of Focus on the Global South explains the situation in Thailand in the aftermath of the recent elections. She talks about how the various parties fared and the reasons for uncertainty around government formation. She also analyzes the challenges ahead for the anti-military bloc which emerged as the biggest force, and what people's movements are looking forward to in the coming years.
(2023-05-19). Inspiration and Illumination: People's Health Assemblies towards a more caring world. peoplesdispatch.org A carnival of many colors, many backgrounds, many different political perspectives; sharing experiences, discussing how people's health is shaped, exploring how health care can be transformed: this is the People's Health Assembly (PHA). | The PHA is the top direction-setting forum for the People's Health Movement (PHM). But it is much more than that. Plenary presentations; sub-plenaries for further exploration and discussion; workshops, music, dancing, marching, and breaking bread. | Many participants at previous PHAs have found the experience deeply inspiring: finding comrades you didn't know existed; learning w…
(2023-05-19). Syrian President Assad attends Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia, a first since 2011. peoplesdispatch.org Trying to develop an effective and autonomous regional approach to deal with common issues, an increasing number of Arab countries have defied pressures exerted by the US and the EU against normalization of relations with Syria…
(2023-05-19). One-third of school students in Sri Lanka go without an adequate breakfast. peoplesdispatch.org Sri Lanka has been grappling with an acute economic crisis since last year. This has aggravated the problem of food insecurity in the country…
(2023-05-19). Ecuadorian opposition rejects dissolution of parliament. peoplesdispatch.org The majority of Ecuador's political parties have rejected the dissolution of the National Assembly, arguing that the grounds established in the constitution to dissolve it, do not exist at the moment…
(2023-05-19). Laid off from Silicon Valley? Try public service. progressive.org The last few months have not been good for tech workers. But there are plenty of opportunities for a laid-off tech worker to find a place in public service.
(2023-05-19). Red States Are Now Weakening Child Labor Laws While Defunding Public Schools. progressive.org It's no coincidence that advocates for loosening child labor restrictions also push for expanding charter schools and voucher programs.
(2023-05-19). The Other Americans: Title 42 Leaves a Scar on the U.S. Asylum System. progressive.org The Biden Administration has replaced the draconian Trump-era COVID policy with even tougher requirements for asylum seekers.
(2023-05-19). Unequal Justice: It's Time to Get Tough With John Roberts. progressive.org Facing a mountain of ethics concerns, the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court has rebuffed Senate investigators, again.
(2023-05-19). Unauthorized Disclosure: Antony Loewenstein. thedissenter.org Subscribe to The Dissenter and get access to all episodes of the "Unauthorized Disclosure" podcast hosted by Kevin Gosztola and Rania Khalek…
(2023-05-19). One year later, Israel has yet to answer for Shireen Abu Akleh's assassination. therealnews.com 
(2023-05-19). UPS and the Logistics Revolution. therealnews.com 
(2023-05-19). This Week, Anti-Abortion Extremists Showed Us Who They Really Are. aclu.org 
(2023-05-19). Justice and Safety, Not Fear, Continue to Win at the Ballot Box. aclu.org On Tuesday, voters in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania sent a resounding message: They want solutions to prevent crime in the first place, not just politicians stoking fear after it happens. | By an 11-point margin in the primary election, voters chose the reform candidate for district attorney, Matt Dugan, who offered an affirmative vision for safety and justice that starkly contrasted with the tough-on-crime approach of the defeated 24-year incumbent, Stephen Zappala. | Like so many of the district attorney contests across the country, the race between Zappala and Dugan came down to competing visions of public…
(2023-05-19). Minnesota Parental Leave Plan Excludes Large Minority of Potential Mothers. peoplespolicyproject.org 
Minnesota passed a paid leave program earlier today. This is the thirteenth time Democrats have passed one of these programs on the state level and every single one of them is designed specifically to exclude from eligibility a large minority of new mothers, especially the poor. Minnesota had a chance to break from this mold but the same advocates the delivered the other garbage programs delivered yet another one. | In
(2023-05-19). Russia Responds to US Sanctions Announced at the G7 Summit. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Kremlin responded to new U.S. sanctions by banning 500 U.S. citizens from entering Russian territory. Among them is former President Barack Obama. | RELATED: | This ban will apply to senior officials, congressmen and senators elected in November 2022, members of U.S. security agencies, and CEOs of military industry companies supplying weapons to Ukraine. | The Kremlin response also cover experts, analysts, and journ…
(2023-05-19). Belarus and Nicaragua Negotiate Agreement on Export Loans. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Nicaraguan Foreign Affairs Minister Denis Moncada took part in the signing of an agreement for the granting of export loans between his country and Belarus. | RELATED: | "On the economic level, we talked first about the development of industrial cooperation and the use of Belarusian agricultural technologies for the development of Nicaraguan agriculture," Belarusian Foreign Minister Serguei Aleinik said, adding that his country…
(2023-05-19). Climate Change Increasing La Niña & El Niño Severity. telesurenglish.net A study published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth and Environment on Thursday shows that global climate change is driving an increase in the severity and frequency of La Nina and El Nino events. | RELATED: | A team of researchers from several countries, including China and Australia, found evidence that the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a major climate driver, has become more intense as a result of incre…
(2023-05-19). Sudan: RSF Leader is Removed From Sovereign Council. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the president of the Sovereign Council, fired Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), from his position as Council vice-president. | RELATED: | The position of Vice President was assumed by Malek Aqar, leader of the rebel group "Northern Sector Popular Movement" and member of the Council of Ministers. | Following the…
(2023-05-19). Syrian President Present at the Arab League Summit Opening. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the 32nd Arab League Summit kicked off in the Saudi city of Jeddah with the participation of Arab leaders to discuss issues that are crucial to the region's stability. | RELATED: | Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attended the summit for the first time since his country was suspended from the Arab League after the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011. | Algerian Prime Minister Ayman Benabderrahmane del…
(2023-05-19). Colombian President's Daughter Sets Foundation to Help Migrants. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Andrea Petro, the daughter of President Gustavo Petro, presented the Colombian Organization for Migrants (OCM), a foundation that will seek to provide support and assistance to migrants in cooperation with public institutions from various countries. | RELATED: | The objective of the Foundation is to reduce the number of migrants in an irregular situation in different countries, Petro explained at a press conferenc…
(2023-05-19). G7 Summit Opens in Japan's Hiroshima Amid Waves of Protests. telesurenglish.net On Friday, amid waves of protests, the Group of Seven (G7) leaders' annual summit got underway in Japan's western city of Hiroshima. | RELATED: | Hundreds of protesters gathered in Hiroshima's Funairi Daiichi Park, not far from the summit's venue, to decry the finger-pointing bloc that advertises its own version of world order. | Seen on-site were huge banners and placards that read "Junk G7," "No Build-up to War" and "No to…
(2023-05-19). Angola Needs Infrastructure to Facilitate Growing Population. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Manuel Homem, the governor of Angola's Luanda Province, has said that his territory needs more education and healthcare infrastructure to meet the growing population's needs and ensure that people have the necessary living conditions. | RELATED: | According to Homem's speech at the Oscar Ribas University, Angola has a high birth rate, and Luanda is among the regions where the rate is rapidly increasing. | Luanda Province…
(2023-05-19). AI To Replace 10,000 BT Group Telecom Workers by 2030. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, British multinational telecommunications holding company BT announced its plan to cut up to 55,000 jobs by 2030, about 40 percent of its global workforce. Such layoffs are partly due to BT's adaptation to new technologies including artificial intelligence. | RELATED: | "There is a sort of 10,000 reduction from that sort of automated digitisation – we will be a huge beneficiary of AI. I believe generative AI is a huge leap forw…
(2023-05-19). Russia's 2nd Largest Bank Plans to Open Office in Iran. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Deputy Governor for International Affairs of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohsen Karimi said that Russia's second-largest bank VTB plans to set up a representative office in Tehran. | RELATED: | Two Iranian banks are laying the groundwork to set up branches in Russia, as both countries have stepped up financial cooperation in the face of tough U.S. sanctions. | Iran had requested Russia's Central Bank…
(2023-05-19). Philippine VP Sara Duterte Resigns From Lakas-CMD. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte, presented her resignation from the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), which serves as the ruling political party in the lower house of the country's legislative branch. | Related: | Duterte, who serves as the party's chairperson, did not provide any specific reason for her "irrevocable" resignation. | "I am here today because of the trust…
(2023-05-19). Kidnapped Australian Doctor Freed After 7 Years. telesurenglish.net The Australian government has officially announced the safe release and return of an 88-year-old Australian physician who was held captive in West Africa for more than seven years. | Related: | According to a statement released by Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Friday, Kenneth Elliott, a resident of Perth located on the West Coast, has been confirmed as being in good health and has been successfully reunited with hi…
(2023-05-19). Mexico: 49 Migrants Found After Kidnapping From Bus. telesurenglish.net The Mexican military has reported the discovery of a group of 49 individuals, including 11 minors, who were kidnapped by a drug cartel in the northern region of Mexico. | Related: | The individuals who were travelling across the country towards the U.S. border as migrants conveyed that they were abducted on Tuesday, upon their bus making a stop at a petrol station located approximately three hours away from Monterrey. | On Thursday,…
(2023-05-19). Tsunami Warning Triggered by 7.7 Quake in New Caledonia. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) of Australia issued a tsunami warning for Lord Howe Island in response to a seismic event with a magnitude of 7.7 that occurred at 02: 57 GMT in the southeastern region of the Loyalty Islands. | Related: | According to the BOM, a hazardous phenomenon of rip currents, large waves, and powerful ocean currents, potentially coupled with a localized overflow onto the adjacent sho…
(2023-05-19). 9 EU States to Work on Mediterranean Green Energy Hub. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Energy ministers hailing from nine member states of the European Union (EU) reach a consensus to transform the Mediterranean region into a hub of sustainable energy. | Related: | During their meeting in Valletta, Malta's capital city, the ministers representing the MED9 alliance, comprising Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain, signed the Malta Statement, a joint declaration t…
(2023-05-19). Solidarity with writers strike growing. workers.org 
Representing Hollywood drivers and prop warehouse workers, Teamsters Local 399 Secretary-Treasurer Lindsay Dougherty spoke at a strike rally May 3: "If we all want to get what's ours, we are going to have to fight for it tooth and nail. If you throw up a picket line, those f— trucks . . . |
(2023-05-19). Howard students protest Biden: 'When there is no justice, there should be no peace'. workers.org 
By Howard University Students Howard University students protested when President Joe Biden gave the commencement address May 13, 2023. Below is their written statement. Howard University students protest Biden during May 13, 2023, commencement. Credit: Zachary Petrizzo The Howard University Commencement Ceremony is a joyous occasion, a celebration of achievement . . . |
(2023-05-19). Boston May Day: 'They say cut back, we say fight back!'. workers.org 
The following talk was presented by Workers World Party representatives Mairead Skehan Gillis and Will Hodgkinson on May 1, 2023, in Boston. Mairead Skehan Gillis: Boston, May 1, 2023. Good evening and happy International Workers Day/Month to all of the workers across the world! We are so glad to be . . . |
(2023-05-19). Nakba commemoration in Cleveland: 'Today South Africa, tomorrow Palestine'. workers.org 
Cleveland Chief Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, grandson of the late South African President Nelson Mandela, was the keynote speaker at a Nakba (Great Catastrophe) commemoration in Cleveland on May 17. He is the tribal chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council and a member of South Africa's Parliament, representing the African National . . . |
(2023-05-19). Voices from behind the walls. workers.org 
Workers World received the poem and letters below from prisoners. 'America, America' An Anatomy of America's Wasteful Prison Industrial Complex America, America Land of the free, A society filled with justice and equality. This is a clear example of hypocrisy, unless they forgot to include me, and millions of others . . . |
(2023-05-19). Financial crisis drives toward war. workers.org 
By Manuel Raposo Published May 14, 2023, in jornalmudardevida.net. Translation: John Catalinotto. Since the beginning of March, when Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, government officials have repeatedly declared that the North American and European financial system is safe. The facts, however, show at a minimum that the threats of bankruptcy persist, . . . |
(2023-05-19). 50 years of struggles and victories of the Polisario Front. workers.org 
By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein Translated by John Catalinotto Today, 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 . . . |
(2023-05-19). For Ho Chi Minh's birthday, read his account of how he became a communist. fightbacknews.org To mark the birthday of the outstanding Vietnamese communist Ho Chi Minh, Fight Back News Service is circulating has 1960 article "The Path Which Led Me To Leninism." | The Path Which Led Me To Leninism | After World War I, I made my living in Paris, now as a retoucher at a photographers, now as painter of "Chinese antiquities" (made in France!). I would distribute leaflets denouncing the crimes committed by the French colonialists in Viet Nam. | At that time, I supported the October Revolution only instinctively, not yet grasping all its historic importance. I loved and admired Lenin because he was a great patri…
(2023-05-19). The Tampa 5 are facing 10-plus years in jail! Drop the charges now! fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL — Florida state prosecutor Justin Diaz it trying to put the Tampa 5 in prison. The Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) members, arrested at a campus protest against the racist agenda of Governor Ron DeSantis, each face a trumped-up felony charge, alleging "battery on a police officer," carrying five years of jail time. When the activists rejected a plea deal requiring them to apologize for doing the right thing, the prosecutor added on more felony charges. This means that three of the activists are facing more than ten years behind bars. In addition, the activists face ten misdemeanor charges.
(2023-05-19). The Heat: China Central Asia Summit. america.cgtn.com 
Leaders meet in China for an historic Central Asia summit. The leaders of five Central Asian countries gathered in China's historic city of Xi'an on Thursday for a two-day summit and one-on-one meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This year marks the 10th anniversary of …
(2023-05-19). Iran — USA: "Tanker War" in the Strait of Hormuz. journal-neo.org 
Due to the fact that oil is always a geopolitical factor, history over the last century demonstrates that there is no such thing as little oil. Many new conflicts have occurred commencing from the beginning of the 20th century as a result of oil. And today, oil still plays a solely geopolitical role in the […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-19). Poor Georgia—What a Pity: No EU for You, NATO "On-hold too!" journal-neo.org 
So, the EU does not want Georgia now that it refuses to die for Ukraine or open a second front against Russia. It does not want to "Cut off its nose to spite its face". Georgia's EU candidacy status has been a carrot dangling from a stick in front of a donkey for many years, […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-19). USA: Increasingly polarized. journal-neo.org 
The decline of civic life in the US is primarily down to the de-facto absence of the freedom of press. This freedom is only proclaimed in words, but in reality, a single point of view is imposed on everyone. This has furthermore exacerbated the divisions in American society. The highly acclaimed primetime TV host, Tucker […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-19). Financial crisis drives toward wa. workers.org By Manuel Raposo Published May 14, 2023, in jornalmudardevida.net. Translation: John Catalinotto. Since the beginning of March, when Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, government officials have repeatedly declared that the North American and European financial system is safe. The facts, however, show at a minimum that the threats of bankruptcy persist, . . . |
(2023-05-19). Venezuelans Fleeing Sanctions Turned Away at the US Border (Interview). orinocotribune.com
(2023-05-19). German EU chief downplays Holocaust while spouting "infamous Zionist lie" electronicintifada.net Watch Irish MEP Clare Daly's viral videos challenging Ursula von der Leyen's cruel insults to Palestinians.
(2023-05-19). Vietnam calls for WTO energy and practical reform. plenglish.com Hanoi, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Vietnam proposed to the World Trade Organization (WTO) to continue to reform itself in an energy and practical way, so that it affirms its role as the basis of a transparent and fair multilateral trade system.
(2023-05-19). Imperialist Logic: Yes to Guillermo Lasso, No to Pedro Castillo. orinocotribune.com 
In less than six months, Latin America has witnessed two congressional closures, in the nations of Ecuador and Perú. However, the treatment by international media of the measures taken by Pedro Castillo and Guillermo Lasso is entirely hypocritical. | The inconsistency of media such as El Clarín and Infobae in reviewing the dissolution of Congress by the president of Perú, Pedro Castillo, and the president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, was evident this Wednesday, May 17, when Lasso announced the dissolution of the Ecuadorian National Assembly. | In international media, Castillo's actions were described as a self-co…
(2023-05-19). Wednesday 5/17: Knowing The Nakba: The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine to Create the State of Israel. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-05-19). Saturday 5/20: Virtual Opening Ceremony – From Palestine: Our Past, Our Future. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-05-19). Former Clayton County Sheriff Takes Private Plane To Start Time In Penitentiary. moguldom.com Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill in Georgia was convicted of violating the civil rights of six detainees in the Clayton County Jail in 2022. And on May 15, he posted a video to his Facebook page showing him strolling onto a private jet to apparently head to FCI Forrest City Low in Forrest City, …
(2023-05-19). Post-9/11 US Conflicts Killed Over 4.5 Million People: Study. southfront.org 
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(2023-05-19). The Salvation Army of Ukraine Hacked State Websites, Called To Fight Zelensky. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | New underground resistance group attacked the websites of state departments and regional authorities in Ukraine. The group called itself the Salvation Army of Ukraine and claimed responsibility for the attacks on the office of Ukrainian President on Bankova Street. | Previously, such an organization was not known. It recently hacked the websites of a number of state resources of the Kiev regime, including the official website of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, publishing on them an appeal to the Ukraini…
(2023-05-19). Civilian Killed, Two Kurdish Fighters Wounded In Turkish Drone Strike On Northern Syria. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | On May 18, two Turkish drone strikes hit the northern Syrian village of Kharoufiyah, which is held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). | Kharoufiyah is located near the town of Manbij in the northern Aleppo countryside. Manbij is one of the largest Arab urban centers controlled by the SDF and a known stronghold of the Kurdish-led group. | The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a London-based pro-opposition monitoring group, said tha…
(2023-05-19). Iraqi Shadowy Group Claims Responsibility For Deadly Attack On U.S. Forces From 2017. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) | A shadowy Iraqi group claimed responsibility on May 19 for a deadly attack on United States forces that took place more than five years ago. | The group, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq — 'Ashab al-Kahf, said in a statement that it was behind a roadside bomb attack that targeted an armored vehicle of the U.S. Army in the northern Iraqi province of Nineveh on 1 October 2017, at the height of the war against ISIS in the co…
(2023-05-19). Norway To Supply Ukraine With More MLRS Systems, ARTHUR Counter-Battery Radars. southfront.org 
An M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System fires during an exercise in September 2017 at Rocket Valley, South Korea, conducted by the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division to train on field artillery operations. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) | On May 18, Norway announced that it will transfer eight M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) and three ARTHUR counter-battery radars to Ukraine in cooperation with the United Kingdom. | The country's Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram made the announcement during…
(2023-05-19). Sudan's Burhan Sacks Rapid Support Force Commander From Sovereign Council. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | On May 19, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese army and head of the country's Sovereign Council, issued a decree sacking paramilitary Rapid Response Force (RSF) commander General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, from his position as deputy of the council with immediate effect. | According to al-Burhan's decree, Hemedti was replaced by Malik Agar, who is also a member of the Sudanese Sovereign Co…
(2023-05-19). Ukraine's Zelensky To Attend Arab League Summit In Saudi Arabia. southfront.org 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia on May 19, according to Reuters. | Citing a source familiar with the meeting, the news agency said that Zelenskiy "is on his way to the Arab League summit" in the Saudi city of Jeddah. Following the Arab League in Jeddah, the Ukrainian president will head to Japan to attend the 49th G7 summit in Japan. | The participation of the Ukrainian president was not disclosed before. It is still…
(2023-05-19). Eric Zuesse: Kissinger's 8-Hour Interview Displays How Stupid Powerful People Can Be. southfront.org 
Written by Eric Zuesse. On May 17th, Britain's Economist magazine published its 8-hour, 16,000-word, interview of Henry Kissinger, and the irrationality of his thinking…
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). Criminals Welcome: US Recruits Foreign Proxies To Wage 'Irregular War'. popularresistance.org The United States military recruits foreign fighters to serve as "proxies" in order to wage "irregular warfare" against Washington's adversaries, and the Pentagon does not vet them to see if they have a history of committing atrocities, according to declassified documents obtained by the New York Times. | These "surrogate" fighters are armed and trained by the Pentagon's Special Operations Command. | They are key players in a growing number of secretive "shadow wars" that Washington is waging across the planet. | US special operations commandoes were deployed to 154 countries, or roughly 80% of the nations on Ear…
(2023-05-19). Out of Sight, Out of Mind. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). The nuclear hypocrisy of the Gang of Seven(G7) at Hiroshima today. indybay.org At the G7 Summit held this weekend in Hiroshima–where the US government dropped the first of only 2 nuclear bombs ever unleashed in human history, the G7 leaders had the audacity of professing their verbal commitment to a nuclear weapons-free world. At this very same summit, however, these 8 talking heads will once again affirm their increased deadly shipment of lethal arms–including Depleted Uranium tank shells–to further fan the murderous Ukraine war!
(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). Import Prices are Falling! cepr.net 
Maybe I've missed it, but I have seen very little mention of import prices in discussions of the current and future course of inflation. That seems a bit odd, both because the volume of imports is large relative to the economy and there seems to be quite a story here. On the first point, imports …
(2023-05-19). Sinopec, Kazakh firm KazMunayGas to co-develop polyethylene project. ecns.cn China Petrochemical Corp, or Sinopec, together with KazMunayGas, a state-owned oil and gas company in Kazakhstan, will develop the biggest polyethylene project in Kazakhstan, the Chinese company said on Thursday.
(2023-05-19). Xiaodu rolls out AI-powered education smartphone, targeting niche market. ecns.cn Xiaodu Technology, the smart speaker unit of Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc, has officially released its education-oriented smartphone equipped with an artificial intelligence-powered large language model that is targeted at students, in a bid to carve out a niche in the world's largest smartphone market.
(2023-05-19). President Xi Jinping and presidents of the five Central Asian countries announce the official inauguration of the China-Central Asia Summit Mechanism. ecns.cn On 19 May, the China-Central Asia Summit was held successfully in Xi'an.
(2023-05-19). Fuzhou and Taiwan resume direct air route. ecns.cn A direct air route between Fuzhou, capital of East China's Fujian province, and Taiwan will resume on Monday after a three-year suspension, the local government announced on Thursday.
(2023-05-19). Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman gets new role. ecns.cn Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, has become a deputy head of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait recently, according to the association's website.
(2023-05-19). China's next space exploration to feature new faces. ecns.cn China's next manned mission, the Shenzhou XVI, is scheduled to be launched within this month to transport three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to plans made by the China Manned Space Agency.
(2023-05-19). 2 bodies found after fishing vessel capsizes in Indian Ocean. ecns.cn Two bodies were found on Thursday afternoon after a Chinese deep-sea fishing vessel capsized on Tuesday in the Indian Ocean with a 39-member crew on board, the Ministry of Transport said on Thursday.
(2023-05-19). Talks focus on synergy of development strategies. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping held bilateral meetings on Thursday with his counterparts from Central Asian countries who are in Xi'an, the provincial capital of Shaanxi, to attend the China-Central Asia Summit.
(2023-05-19). China gets new financial regulator. ecns.cn The National Administration of Financial Regulation, China's new financial regulator, was officially unveiled on Thursday.
(2023-05-19). Large-scale COVID reemergence 'unlikely' despite uptick in cases. ecns.cn The risk of a new large-scale COVID-19 outbreak in China in the short term is minimal, despite a recent uptick in new infections, according to health experts.
(2023-05-19). Neighbors welcome Syria's return to league. ecns.cn Arab foreign ministers welcomed Syria back to the Arab League on Wednesday and called for a ceasefire in conflict-hit Sudan ahead of the organization's annual summit in Saudi Arabia.
(2023-05-19). World needs stable, prosperous, harmonious, well-connected Central Asia: Xi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that the world needs a Central Asia that is stable, prosperous, harmonious, and well-connected.
(2023-05-19). China, five Central Asian countries set a good example of fostering new type of int'l relations: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China has established comprehensive strategic partnerships and implemented the vision of building a community with a shared future on bilateral level with all the five Central Asian countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday at the daily news briefing.
(2023-05-19). French first lady visits giant panda 'godson'. ecns.cn French first lady Brigitte Macron appeared emotional when she paid a surprise three-hour visit on Wednesday to her "godson" Yuan Meng, a giant panda in the Beauval Park Zoo, about 200 kilometers southwest of Paris.
(2023-05-19). Macao updates national security law. ecns.cn China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Thursday deliberated on and passed an amendment to the Law on Safeguarding National Security.
(2023-05-19). Xi delivers keynote address at China-Central Asia Summit. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Friday delivered a keynote address at the China-Central Asia Summit held in the city of Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
(2023-05-19). Xi expounds on how to build China-Central Asia community with shared future. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expounded on how to build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future, when he delivered a keynote address at the China-Central Asia Summit held in the northwestern city of Xi'an.
(2023-05-19). President Xi Jinping puts forward four propositions on what kind of Central Asia to be built. ecns.cn On the morning of May 19, President Xi Jinping chaired the China-Central Asia Summit at the Xi'an International Convention Center in Shaanxi Province. He put forward four propositions on what kind of Central Asia to be built in his keynote speech.
(2023-05-19). President Xi proposes four principles on how to build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future. ecns.cn On the morning of May 19, President Xi Jinping chaired the China-Central Asia Summit at the Xi'an International Convention Center in Shaanxi Province. He proposed four principles on how to build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future in his keynote speech.
(2023-05-19). President Xi Jinping puts forth eight proposals for cooperation between China and Central Asian countries. ecns.cn On the morning of May 19, President Xi Jinping chaired the China-Central Asia Summit at the Xi'an International Convention Center in Shaanxi Province. He put forth eight proposals for cooperation between China and Central Asian countries in his keynote speech.
(2023-05-19). Full text of President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at China-Central Asia Summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday delivered a keynote speech at the China-Central Asia Summit held in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The following is the full text.
(2023-05-19). China's largest seawater uranium extraction test platform put into operation. ecns.cn China's largest seawater uranium extraction test platform has been successfully launched and made accessible to the public in South China's Hainan Province.
(2023-05-19). Beautiful nature of tidal flat in Fujian. ecns.cn Stunning natural wonder of tidal flat along Meizhou Island, in Putian, east China's Fujian Province, May 17, 2023.
(2023-05-19). Welcome ceremony for Central Asian leaders held in Xi'an. ecns.cn A performance is staged during a welcome ceremony for Central Asian leaders and their wives attending the China-Central Asia Summit at the Tang Paradise in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 18, 2023.
(2023-05-19). Foreign journalists experience Chinese culture in Xi'an. ecns.cn A foreign journalist takes selfie with two ladies portraying the mascot of Shaanxi History Museum "Tangniu" or Lady Tang, at the Media Center for the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 18, 2023.
(2023-05-19). Six Chinese dishes you can't miss in Xi'an. ecns.cn
(2023-05-19). 75 years after its foundation, WHO struggles for sovereignty. mronline.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.
(2023-05-19). Exceptionism in U.S. Empire. mronline.org 
Aaron Good, who received his PhD in political science at Temple University, has written an exceptional book: American Exception: Empire and the Deep State (Skyhorse, 2022). The title of the first chapter broadly lays out the thesis of the book: "Empire, Hegemony, and the State."
(2023-05-19). Not bluffing: the U.S., China and the threat of war over Taiwan. mronline.org 
Chris Bambery examines the grim logic of great-power competition.
(2023-05-19). The terrifying math of the incoming El Niño. mronline.org 
We are, right now, living in a dangerously warmed climate.
(2023-05-19). 'Absolutely Intolerable': China's Military Responds to US Military Aid for Taiwan, Troop Deployments. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-19). Even at Ground Zero of the Climate Crisis Denial Remains the Norm. scheerpost.com 
As much talk about nuclear war instills fears of the world ending for many, climate disaster ominously looms in the background, eating away at the environment around us.
(2023-05-19). NY Times Is Wrong on Dedollarization: Economist Michael Hudson Debunks Paul Krugman's Dollar Defense. scheerpost.com 
Economist Michael Hudson responds to the misleading arguments against de-dollarization that New York Times columnist Paul Krugman made in his attempt to defend US hegemony and the dollar system.
(2023-05-19). Seymour Hersh: The Ukraine Refugee Question. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-19). US National Security Experts Call for Peace in Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J.S. Davies amplify upon a full-page ad in The New York Times on Tuesday calling the war an "unmitigated disaster" and urging Biden and U.S. Congress to help bring it speedily to an end.
(2023-05-19). Why is AOC Parroting Nuclear Industry Propaganda? scheerpost.com 
By Linda Pentz Gunter / CounterPunch Note: During a visit to Japan, including to the destroyed Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power plant site, US Representative, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, an outspoken Democrat from Queens, New York, made a series of Instagram posts. Despite being loaded with errors of fact and science, her pronouncements were seized upon by the nuclear power …
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). Squeezed By The Shorts: Time To Ban Short Selling? popularresistance.org 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, return the stock, and pocket the difference. Bankers say the practice is threatening the stability of the banking system and are calling for a ban on short sales of bank stock. The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to decline but is investigating whether the practice constitutes illegal market manipulation intended to deceive inve…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). Cuba commemorates José Martí's fall in the battle field. plenglish.com Havana, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Friday commemorates the 128th anniversary of the death of its National Hero José Martí, during a surprising and unequal battle against the Spanish colonial forces in "Dos Rios", in eastern Cuba.
(2023-05-19). Great Exhibition Road Festival returns to bring awe and wonder to London. imperial.ac.uk Exhibition Road will host a vibrant festival next month, bringing scientists, inventors, artists, curators and designers together.
(2023-05-19). Afternoon commute: 5/18/2023 . podcasters.spotify.com In this episode, we talk about the Cuban revolution, Claudia Jones, Walter Rodney, the importance of social relations, the necessity to focus on the most oppressed in the most exploited, as well as introducing, some of the ways in which western leftists, have tended to make mistakes on the question of legitimate revolution, and what it takes…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Green Left News Podcast Ep 8: Labor's dud budget, May Day rallies & Palestinian resistance. greenleft.org.au Episode 8: Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist take you through the latest news from Australia and around the world.
(2023-05-19). Cuba to host event on children and adolescents. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban western province of Matanzas will hold the 1st "Growing to the Future" International Congress on Children and Adolescents, scheduled from May 28 to June 1 at the Plaza America Convention Center in Varadero.
(2023-05-19). University of Havana to hold International Convention in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 19 (Prensa Latina) More than 2,500 delegates from Cuba and 38 other countries will participate in the 1st Saberes-UH 2023 International Convention, sponsored by the University of Havana, the director of Institutional Communication at that educational center, Yanicet Napoles, infoirmed.
(2023-05-19). Activists call on Minns to save public housing in Glebe. greenleft.org.au Hands off Glebe organised a snap action calling on the New South Wales Labor government to halt plans to demolish public housing. Jim McIlroy reports…
(2023-05-19). Biden Admin Boosts Big Oil's Colorado River Scheme. levernews.com 
(2023-05-19). Join Boycott Carrefour Global Week of Action – May 21-26. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-05-19). Join the #NoTechForApartheid #Nakba75 webinar. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). A Chat with Chris Farrell of Judicial Watch. sonar21.com 
If you own Raytheon stock, sell. Russia has proven that the Patriot Missile is a dud when confronted by a peer military. That is one of the items I talk…
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). Union Win At Bus Factory Electrifies Georgia. popularresistance.org After a bruising three-year fight, workers at school bus manufacturer Blue Bird in Fort Valley, Georgia, voted May 12 to join United Steelworkers (USW) Local 697. | "It's been a long time since a manufacturing site with 1,400 people has been organized, let alone organized in the South, let alone organized with predominantly African American workers, and let alone in the auto industry," said Maria Somma, organizing director with the USW. | "It's not a single important win. It's an example of what's possible—workers wanting to organize and us being able to take advantage of a time and a policy that allowed th…
(2023-05-19). 56 women murdered last year in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, May 19 (Prensa Latina) A total of 56 women murders occurred in Chile in 2022, according to a report published by "Red contra la Violencia hacia las Mujeres" ( Network against Violence towards Women), an organization considered one of the most active fighters facing these crimes.
(2023-05-19). Colombian ambassador to Costa Rica thanks Cuba ¥s support for peace. plenglish.com San José, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian ambassador to Costa Rica, Carlos Rodríguez Mejía, thanked Cuba for supporting peace in Colombia during the discussion regarding The Patriotic Union case and the Total Peace policy.
(2023-05-19). Russia-Cuba Business Forum opens trade opportunities. plenglish.com Havana, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The 11th Meeting of the Russia-Cuba Business Forum, which ended recently, creates opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation, diversify and increase exports, and encourage investments in Cuba.
(2023-05-19). Sean Penn's Oakland covid-19 testing program during the pandemic saved lives. indybay.org
(2023-05-19). Netanyahu's Likud embraces "Death to the Arabs" rally. electronicintifada.net Jerusalem flag marchers aim to assert Jewish domination over the city.
(2023-05-19). Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia to attend Arab League summit. middleeasteye.net 
Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia to attend Arab League summit | Ukrainian president joins summit, which will also be attended by Syria's Bashar al-Assad for the first time in over a decade | Fri, 05/19/2023 – 10: 49 | Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Kyiv on 26 February 2023 (AFP) | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in…
(2023-05-19). Egypt 'disappears' former student leader, prompting calls for probe. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-19). Iran executes three anti-government protesters. middleeasteye.net 
Iran executes three anti-government protesters | Iranian authorities allegedly tortured the three men, who were arrested last November following deadly violence at protests | Fri, 05/19/2023 – 11: 00 | From left to right: Saleh Mirhashemi, Majid Kazemi, and Saeed Yaghoubi, who were all executed by Iran on 19 May for taking part in anti-government protests (Social Media) | Three men allegedly tortured by aut…
(2023-05-19). Richard Marles and the 'seamless' transfer of Australian sovereignty. greenleft.org.au Richard Marles has stated that the Defence Strategic Review recommended a "seamless" defence industrial base between Australia, the United States and Britain. Michelle Fahy reports.
(2023-05-19). Sunday 7/16: Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2023-05-19). Friday 5/19: Recall Jenkins. indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of District Attorney Brooke Jenkins Office | 350 Rhode Island…
(2023-05-19). Nicaraguan Immigration Down Despite U.S. Efforts to Encourage It. covertactionmagazine.com New Biden administration measures may make it easier to apply for asylum. Nicaragua migration north had been very low for 14 years, always under 1,000 border encounters per month. This is especially low when compared to border encounters with people from the Northern Triangle nations of Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. But in March 2021, …
(2023-05-19). Dinosaurs Became Birds, Humanity Became an Ostrich. indybay.org Will human denial by the end of humanity?>
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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,…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). Consumer Health: What do you know about malaria? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Malaria Day will be observed Tuesday, April 25, which makes this a good time to learn more about this potentially fatal disease. Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. The malaria parasites enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver. When the parasites mature, they leave the liver and infect red blood cells. This is when people typically develop malaria symptoms. Because the parasites…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). Ready to Run: Mayo physician and runner suggests ways to beat the heat while running this spring. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — The warmer weather has started to creep in, and it's the perfect motivator to keep up the running program that has become a favorite part of your spring routine. But we get so busy looking forward to exercising outdoors without all of our layers that we forget how quickly the late spring and early summer heat will kick in to make our outdoor runs uncomfortable. And when summer goes from warm to…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can aspirin make your breathing worse? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spring allergies feel bad enough for people with nasal congestion and asthma symptoms. But imagine if aspirin is the culprit that makes everything feel worse and you didn't know it. For some people with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), also known as Samter's triad, it can be a challenging and long road to diagnosis. Dr. Angela Donaldson, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, focuses her research on this difficult to diagnose condition. Learn about AERD in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: …
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs and symptoms of asthma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Asthma is a global issue. It's estimated that more than 334 million people around the world have asthma. It's a chronic disease that makes it hard to breathe. Asthma often starts in childhood, but can develop in people of any age and is common in adults as well. Symptoms of asthma can range from mild to life-threatening. Dr. James Li, a Mayo Clinic allergist, talks about the signs and symptoms of asthma in this Mayo Clinic Minute. …
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). Sleep, food, exercise, stress: Why working on one of these can improve the others. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Sleeping enough, eating well, exercising and coping with stress are all components of good health, but focusing on all four at once while managing a hectic schedule may seem impossible. Safia Debar, M.B.B.S., an expert in tailored medical exams at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, explains how giving a little extra attention to any one of these areas can improve the others. "By pulling any of these levers, you can have a big…
(2023-05-19). Mayo Clinic in a new era of discoveries with rapid genome sequencing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National DNA Day on April 25 marks the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953 and the Human Genome Project's completion in 2003. The discovery of DNA's double helix structure 70 years ago propelled a revolutionary shift toward individualized medicine. Today, new genome sequencing technologies could help Mayo Clinic scientists fuel a new whirlwind of genomics discoveries. One of the sophisticated sequencing technologies, arriving at Mayo Clinic in May, will give the ability to put…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). 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….
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). The Speech That Biden Should Give: 'I've Changed My Mind'. indybay.org Time to get out of the way…
(2023-05-19). Saturday 6/10: AAPI Mental Health and Wellness Jam. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(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…
(2023-05-19). Thacker Pass: Second Tipi Goes Up to Protect Paiute Massacre Site from Lithium Mine. indybay.org Ox Sam Camp at Thacker Pass put up a second tipi today to halt the destruction of the Paiute Massacre Site by a foreign mining company, Lithium Americas of Vancouver, Canada. The camp is named after one of the only survivors of the massacre, Ox Sam, in northern Nevada.
(2023-05-19). Fighting Between Sudanese Army and RSF Has Disastrous Impact in Darfur As Hundreds of Thousands Are Displaced. towardfreedom.org More than 700,000 people have been internally displaced in Sudan since April 15, when an armed conflict began between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM). Peoples Dispatch / Globetrotter News Service reports.
(2023-05-19). Turkey elections: Kilicdaroglu finally has a plan for the run-off and its main theme is fear. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-19). Netanyahu's Mistake: A Fragmented Israel Faces Palestinian Unity. popularresistance.org All Israeli wars on the Palestinians throughout the years have been promoted and justified by Tel Aviv in the name of 'security' and 'fighting terrorism.' | Israel's biggest challenge throughout many of these wars was hardly the Palestinian Resistance, however steadfast and resilient. The challenge has always been Tel Aviv's ability to kill many Palestinians, including civilians, without tarnishing its image internationally as an oasis of democracy and civilization. | Israel has been losing the public relations battle rapidly so, and now, it is losing a different kind of battle as well.
(2023-05-19). The Bilderbergers meet in secret for the 69th time. expose-news.com The 69th Bilderberg Meeting, a secretive conclave of global power brokers, kicked off yesterday in Lisbon, Portugal, with issues on the agenda including transnational threats, artificial intelligence, and America's leadership in world …
(2023-05-19). G7 Summit to issue another statement on the Pandemic Treaty. expose-news.com According to Japan's Yomiuri newspaper, the Group of 7 ("G7") — Britain, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States — is considering whether to issue a statement …
(2023-05-19). Governments paid $1.95 billion for Covid Vaccines which caused 36 million deaths. expose-news.com Ballpark figures compiled by retired investment consultant Peter Halligan on his Substack page titled 'Peter's Newsletter' show that covid, now that all is officially said and done, completely drained the economy of …
(2023-05-19). Governments paid $195 billion for Covid Vaccines which caused 36 million deaths. expose-news.com Ballpark figures compiled by retired investment consultant Peter Halligan on his Substack page titled 'Peter's Newsletter' show that covid, now that all is officially said and done, completely drained the economy of …
(2023-05-19). Tossing Neoliberalism into the Dumpster. dissidentvoice.org It's official, according to a speech by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the United States is jumping off the neoliberal globalization bandwagon (a root cause of domestic extremism) and it couldn't come soon enough as institutions of government are sucking up more and more angry exhaust fumes from constituents, as well as encountering a world …
(2023-05-19). It's Time To Guarantee Healthcare To All Americans As A Human Right. progressivehub.net BERNIE SANDERS | THE GUARDIAN…
(2023-05-19). The Occupation Is Destroying Israel's Democracy. progressivehub.net ALON BEN-MEIR | INDEPTHNEWS…
(2023-05-19). Billionaires Are Killing Off Local News Outlets. progressivehub.net CAITLIN SCHNEIDER | DISCOURSE BLOG…
(2023-05-19). Black Lung Is Back, And It's Killing Young Miners. progressivehub.net KIM KELLY | IN THESE TIMES…
(2023-05-19). Ben Crump, Attorney for Malcolm X's Family: "We Refuse to Let Anybody Exterminate Black History" democracynow.org 
We hear from civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit this year on behalf of the family of Malcolm X against the FBI, the CIA, New York City and state, the NYPD and the District Attorney's Office for concealing evidence of their involvement in Malcolm X's 1965 assassination.
(2023-05-19). Headlines for May 19, 2023. democracynow.org Biden Won't Apologize for 1945 Nuclear Attacks on Japan as G7 Leaders Gather in Hiroshima, Russia and Ukraine Agree to Extend Black Sea Grain Deal, Pentagon Says Accounting Error Will Allow U.S. to Send $3 Billion in Additional Arms to Ukraine, Family of Syrian Killed in U.S. Drone Strike Says He Had No Ties to al-Qaeda, Bashar al-Assad Joins Arab League Summit for First Time Since Start of Syrian Civil War, Israeli Flag Day Marchers Chant "Death to Arabs" and Attack Palestinians and Journalists, Democrats Mull 14th Amendment Workaround as Republicans Stonewall on Debt Limit, New Details Reveal…
(2023-05-19). Malcolm X at 98: Angela Davis on His Enduring Legacy & the "Long Struggle for Liberation" democracynow.org 
We dedicate the show to remembering Malcolm X on what would have been his 98th birthday Friday. We begin with an address by world-renowned abolitionist, author and activist Angela Davis on Malcolm's legacy, attacks on the teaching of Black history by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and more. "This is a time to reflect deeply on the long struggle for liberation," Davis said. "And Malcolm asked us to keep our eyes on the future, future worlds, radical democratic futures for all beings who inhabit this planet."…
(2023-05-19). "By Any Means Necessary": Watch Malcolm X's Speech on Racism & Self-Defense at Audubon Ballroom. democracynow.org 
Malcolm X was born 98 years ago today, on May 19, 1925, and assassinated at age 39 on February 21, 1965, as he spoke before a packed audience in the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. We end today's show remembering his life and legacy with an excerpt of a speech Malcolm X gave at the Audubon Ballroom about half a year earlier called "By Any Means Necessary."…
(2023-05-19). Washington Green-Lights Fund for Social Investment in Venezuela (+México Talks). orinocotribune.com The decision of the Biden administration to give the green light for the humanitarian fund, announced this Thursday, May 18, originates from an agreement reached last year between delegations of the Venez…
(2023-05-19). Israeli extremists and security forces raid Al-Aqsa mosque. thecanary.co 
Israeli forces raided Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque on Thursday 18 May. Israeli ministers and officials reportedly also joined the storming, which prevented Palestinians from attending the call to prayer. Indeed, the attack drew condemnation from Gulf states and even drew mild censure from the US, Israel's major backer. Police presence had increased ahead of a march …
(2023-05-19). 'Eternal' Guantanamo prisoner tells of decades of US torture. thecanary.co This article contains graphic discussion of torture. Detained in Guantanamo for decades, Abu Zubaydah's art and diaries tell a grim story. Tortured and abused for years, with little chance of release, the Palestinian's work is a testimony to US brutality. Abu Zubaydah was tortured at black sites for years before ending up in Guantanamo. His …
(2023-05-19). Unite just travelled 6,000 miles to defend a group of workers sacked by Port of Felixstowe. thecanary.co 
Unite the Union has taken the fight for the so-called Felixstowe Four to the front door of the company that sacked them. However, it wasn't a short car journey for the trade union reps that staged the protest. Instead, Unite travelled half way across the world to make the case for the sacked workers from …
(2023-05-19). Syria re-emerges from isolation despite brutal sanctions. youtube.com 
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate address the return of Syria to the Arab League and its normalization with neighbors that participated in the devastating Western-led dirty war. They also cover the ongoing toll of US sanctions on average Syrians. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at …
(2023-05-19). LIVE w/ Chris Hedges: Weapons to Ukraine, Military buildup to China & Pentagon Spending. youtube.com 
President Biden has approved a record-breaking $842 billion war budget. Yet much of this is not even directed towards Ukraine or Russia, but China. Not content with turning Europe into a war zone, it seems US wants to do the same to Asia, spending huge sums on a ring of bases, supposedly to protect and …
(2023-05-19). President Lasso Dissolves Parliament Through 'Cross Death' Mechanism. popularresistance.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…
(2023-05-19). 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). 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.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). Cuba y América Latina conmemoran el legado de José Martí. telesurtv.net El ensayo "Nuestra América" es una de las obras más reconocidas de José Martí y la de mayor vigencia en la actualidad.
(2023-05-19). Ho Chi Minh un referente de lucha para la historia mundial. telesurtv.net Acompañado por otros disidentes vietnamitas, Ho Chi Minh dirigió la Liga para la Independencia de Vietnam.
(2023-05-19). Aumentan a 13 las muertes por intensas lluvias en Italia. telesurtv.net El incremento se confirman luego de que se informase sobre cinco nuevos decesos a causa de las lluvias en la zona de Rávena.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). Incendio en Extremadura, España alcanza nivel dos de peligrosidad. telesurtv.net Las autoridades de la región de Extremadura indicaron que establecieron el confinamiento a 80 vecinos de la zona a causa del incendio forestal.
(2023-05-19). Entregan proyecto de electrificación en Chuquisaca, Bolivia. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado Luis Arce tambien anunció el equipamiento del Hospital de Villa Azurduy.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). Elena Poniatowska, cinco de sus libros que debes leer. telesurtv.net La autora francesa-mexicana Elena Poniatowska, quien nació un 19 de mayo de 1932, es reconocida por la diversidad de género en sus obras, lo que le ha hecho merecedora del Premio Cervantes 2013.
(2023-05-19). CNE de Ecuador aprueba inicio del proceso para elecciones presidenciales 2023. telesurtv.net Las autoridades del CNE aprobaron la declaratoria del inicio del proceso y del período electoral.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). Francia Márquez trata con líderes etíopes sobre cooperación. telesurtv.net Ambas partes identificaron intercambio en seguridad alimentaria y atención a comunidades desplazadas por conflictos.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). 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".
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). Presidente argentino: préstamo del FMI tomado por Macri es un delito. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que más que una deuda contraída con el FMI, se trata de un delito.
(2023-05-19). Prevén lluvias en dos cuencas en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Se proyecta un periodo húmedo con dos eventos de precipitación entre el 24 y el 29 de mayo.
(2023-05-19). El legado de Malcolm X para la lucha afroamericana en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Malcolm X, uno de los líderes más importantes de la comunidad afroamericana de EE.UU., entregó su vida al activismo social.
(2023-05-19). Chile contabiliza 56 femenicidios en 2022. telesurtv.net La organización defensora de los derechos femeninos destacó que muchas mujeres mueren a manos de sus parejas o exparejas.
(2023-05-19). Supremo brasileño prepara condena contra expresidente Collor. telesurtv.net El promotor en la Corte Suprema de Brasil del un juicio contra el exmandatario, sugiere que Collor de Mello sea condenado a 33 años de cárcel.
(2023-05-19). Premier haitiano llama al diálogo y a la unión por el país. telesurtv.net El líder caribeño llamó a reforzar las instituciones estatales para que puedan desempeñar su papel y dar a los ciudadanos la confianza en el futuro.
(2023-05-19). Cristina Fernández ratifica que no será candidata presidencial. telesurtv.net La vicepresidenta de Argentina denuncia que el accionar de la Corte Suprema atenta contra el sistema democrático del país.
(2023-05-19). Asesinan a firmante del acuerdo de paz en el Meta, Colombia. telesurtv.net Según Indepaz, a lo largo del 2023 han sido asesinados 12 excombatientes y 360 desde la firma del acuerdo en 2016.
(2023-05-19). Emiten alerta de tsunami tras potente sismo en Nueva Caledonia. telesurtv.net Las autoridades de Nueva Caledonia instaron a la población a evacuar las zonas costeras hasta que sea levantada la alerta de tsunami.
(2023-05-19). Xi Jinping traza curso de cooperación de China con Asia Central. telesurtv.net El líder chino resaltó que está presto para cooperar con los países de Asia Central en temas de seguridad y defensa para salvaguardar la paz regional.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). Partidarios del Ejército sudanés exigen salida de la ONU. telesurtv.net En las protestas se portaban carteles, ondeaban banderas de Sudán y gritaban consignas como "un ejército, una nación"
(2023-05-19). Exministro boliviano en prisión preventiva por presunta corrupción. telesurtv.net El exfuncionario aparece vinculado con movimientos económicos millonarios, así como a compras de decenas de bienes inmuebles con dineros provenientes de coimas.
(2023-05-19). Whatever Happened To That Plane? popularresistance.org On May 3, 2023, the Argentinian press reported a US prosecutor requested the US Justice Department to order the definitive execution of the seizure order of Emtrasur's Boeing 747-300. The plane arrived in Argentina in June 2022 in what was supposedly a routine cargo flight. Nonetheless, the airplane, its cargo and its crew raised the alarms across Argentina, and it was seized by local authorities. Shortly after, US authorities got involved claiming the sale of the aircraft by the Iranian state carrier Mahan Air to Venezuela's Conviasa was a clear violation of the US Export Control Laws. Almost a year has passed;…
(2023-05-19). The Unholy Trinity: Soros, Schwab, and Bill Gates — The Architects of our Dystopian Past, Present & Future. expose-news.com In recent years, the names George Soros, Klaus Schwab, and Bill Gates have become synonymous with influence and power. These individuals have made their mark in various domains, from finance and philanthropy …
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). Can state-capitalist China inherit the USA as hegemon? indybay.org China's growth is thus also running on credit, and the People's Republic is similarly highly indebted as the descending Western centers of the world system.10 The Chinese deficit economy is generating even far greater speculative excesses than was the case in the U.S. or Western Europe, as the distortions on the absurdly inflated Chinese real estate market in 2021 made evident.
(2023-05-19). 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.
(2023-05-19). A miracle in the heart of Asia: Horgos! unitedworldint.com Can there be a port at the farthest distance from the sea? I went to the Horgos Free Trade Economic Zone, known as the world's largest 'dry port', which is crossed by both road and rail and will soon have air service. I have seen it, I am writing about it! At the pole of …
(2023-05-19). Can the Global South build a new world information and communication order?: The Twentieth Newsletter (2023). mronline.org 
It is remarkable how the media in a select few countries is able to set the record on matters around the world.
(2023-05-19). A Spa Instead of Science: The Ford Government Strategy of Neglect, Tear Down and Take Away. socialistproject.ca 
Back in 2011 Doug Ford wanted a Ferris wheel. That was when he was a Toronto councillor and closest advisor to his brother, Mayor Rob Ford.
(2023-05-19). 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…
(2023-05-19). Constellium workers in Michigan strike for safety and a living wage. wsws.org On Wednesday, 160 Constellium workers in suburban Detroit launched a strike to demand improved health and safety conditions and wage increases to compensate for the soaring cost of living.
(2023-05-19). US wars since 2001 have killed 4.5 million people. wsws.org A succession of US presidents, Democratic and Republican, share responsibility for the worst crimes of the 21st century.
(2023-05-19). 8-year-old dies in CBP custody as Biden administration escalates attack on asylum seekers. wsws.org The child's death comes only days after an unaccompanied Honduran 17-year-old held at a Florida detention center died while under the care of the US Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement.
(2023-05-19). Striking Los Angeles film and television writers tell WSWS: "Our struggle is the struggle of so many other workers in the US and all over the world" wsws.org WSWS reporters spoke Wednesday with striking writers and their supporters on the picket lines in Los Angeles.
(2023-05-19). North Carolina bans abortion at 12 weeks, similar ban under way in South Carolina. wsws.org The latest ban will further undermine abortion access in the southern US.
(2023-05-19). Washington D.C. homelessness up by nearly one-fifth in one year. wsws.org The ending of protections relating to the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as eviction moratoriums and emergency housing assistance, has greatly increased homelessness in the region of the American capital…
(2023-05-19). Howard commencement speech: Biden appeals to identity politics and covers up the White House's promotion of war and reaction. wsws.org The speech, full of vague phrases, again demonstrated the Democratic Party's reliance on the promotion of racial politics to block a socialist movement of the working class and youth in opposition to capitalism and war.
(2023-05-19). Hollywood's race and gender quotas, identity politics and the writers' strike. wsws.org Identity politics operates consciously to divide the working class, pitting blacks against whites, women against men and so on, and generally to inject as much confusion and ideological poison into the atmosphere as possible.
(2023-05-19). Biden cancels trip to Australia for anti-China Quad meeting. wsws.org The cancellation had the character of a snub. Some militarist commentators have suggested dissatisfaction in Washington over the slow pace of an Australian military build-up directed towards preparing for war against China.
(2023-05-19). Anger at layoffs and budget cuts dominates Detroit School Board meeting. wsws.org Dozens of teachers, parents, paraprofessionals, nurses and others insisted they are not willing to trade the jobs of some for pay raises for others.
(2023-05-19). Pakistan lurches to dictatorial rule as authorities launch vendetta against Imran Khan and supporters of his Islamic populist PTI. wsws.org Protesters the authorities allege were involved in attacks on military installations or personnel will be tried in military courts that are closed to the media and public and whose rulings cannot be appealed, even to Pakistan's Supreme Court.
(2023-05-19). Sri Lankan public health system in crisis as doctors warn of rising dengue fever infections. wsws.org The Wickremesinghe government's response to the worsening health crisis is revealed in its 2023 budget, with 539 billion rupees for the military-police repressive apparatus and just 322 billion rupees for health.
(2023-05-19). New Zealand budget deepens austerity. wsws.org Contrary to the media spin, the Labour government's budget continues to starve healthcare, welfare and other services, while significantly increasing military spending.
(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.
(2023-05-18). 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). El gobierno de Lula bajo el orden constitucional forjado con el golpe. globalizacion.ca
(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). 'Market Fundamentalism' Is an Obstacle to Social Progress. independentmediainstitute.org
(2023-05-18). Report: S&P 500 Executives Have Stashed Nearly $9 Billion in Special Tax-Deferred Compensation Plans Not Available to Ordinary Workers. ips-dc.org At Walmart, Home Depot, and 20 other low-wage employers, executives have accumulated enough funds in these exclusive accounts to generate monthly retirement checks larger than their workers' median annual pay.
(2023-05-18). REPORT: A Tale of Two Retirements 2023. ips-dc.org 
A Tale of Two Retirements: Why CEOs Get Bigger Retirement Subsidies Than the Rest of Us: | Sarah Anderson | Scott Klinger: | A joint report by the Institute for Policy Studies and Jobs With Justice | Introduction: : | | In the eight years we've been analyzing the retirement divide, we've seen ordinary workers struggle with rising insecurity while corporate executives enjoy ever larger gilded nest eggs. | One largely overlooked factor in this disparity? Our tax code for government retirement subsidies gives…
(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). 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). 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). Desperation at the US border. peoplesdispatch.org There is a humanitarian crisis at the southern border of the United States, where thousands of migrants are attempting to enter the country in search of a better life, only to find themselves in desperate need of food, shelter, and work. | On May 11, Title 42, which used the COVID-19 emergency as an excuse to swiftly expel migrants at the southern border,
(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). '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). 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). 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). '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). Cristina Fernández: Why She Will Not Be a Candidate. telesurenglish.net The former President reiterated that she will not be a presidential candidate, but said that she will participate in the campaign: "The important thing is to enter the runoff". | In her message, the Vice-President strongly questioned the Justice of the recent suspension of the elections in the provinces of Tucumán and San Juan, where Peronism was the favorite. May. 17, 2023.
(2023-05-18). Ecuador: Unconstitutionality Claims Against Cross Death Rejected. telesurenglish.net Ecuador's Constitutional Court dismissed the unconstitutionality claims filed against the executive decree by which President Guillermo Lasso declared cross-death. | RELATED: | The Court's decision to dismiss the unconstitutionality claims in all cases was decided unanimously. The judges issued six pronouncements highlighting that "the Constitutional Court does not have jurisdiction to rule on the verification and motivation…
(2023-05-18). Petro Retracts Claim To Have Found the Missing Children. telesurenglish.net On Twitter, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he had deleted his Wednesday night tweet, in which he had announced the rescue of the four indigenous children missing for more than two weeks after a small plane crashed in the Amazon. | Related: | "I regret what happened. The Military Forces and the indigenous communities will continue their tireless search to give the country the news it is waiting for," he added.
(2023-05-18). Death Toll Rises To 13 In Italy Floods. telesurenglish.net The death toll from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains that have hit Italy's Emilia-Romagna region over the past two days has risen to at least 13, authorities said. | RELATED: | The country's north-central region, which includes the cities of Bologna and Modena, was lashed by heavy rains on Tuesday and Wednesday, causing flash floods and landslides. | According to the Civil Protection Department, mu…
(2023-05-18). Chinese Special Envoy Meets With President Zelensky. telesurenglish.net Chinese envoy for Eurasian affairs Li Hui held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as part of a two-day trip to Kiev aiming at settling the Russia-Ukraine conflict. | RELATED: | According to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, "the two sides exchanged views on the political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis and China-Ukraine relations." | The special envoy for Eurasian affairs also held…
(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). 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). 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). End of COVID-19 emergency: a disaster for workers. workers.org 
May 4 protest, Boston Boston, Mass. On May 11, the Biden Administration officially let the Federal Public Health Emergency expire. First declared at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the PHE expanded access to Medicaid, food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and housing programs. And the program . . . |
(2023-05-18). Chief Zwelivelile Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, in Milwaukee to commemorate 75th Nakba anniversary. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – May 15 marked the 75th anniversary of the Nakba. Over 250 community members and activists gathered in downtown Milwaukee to see Chief Zwelivelile Mandela, the grandson of the great anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela, in commemoration of the tragedy in Palestine. | Zwelivelile Mandela is the tribal chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council and has served as a member of the South African parliament since 2009. Continuing in his grandfathers' footsteps, Mandela is a staunch supporter of Palestinian liberation. The Nakba ("catastrophe" in English) began in 1948, the same year that apartheid was made law…
(2023-05-18). LGBTQ delegation witnesses how "Love is the law" in Cuba. fightbacknews.org Havana, Cuba – It's hard to imagine when you live under state governments banning gender-affirming healthcare, but 100 miles off of Florida's shore is an island striking unrelenting blows against bigotry. | From May 7 to 14, I joined a US delegation of LGBTQ activists who traveled to Cuba. The group took part in the country's annual "working days against homophobia and transphobia." This year's working days were special because they followed the passage of Cuba's groundbreaking Families Code. | On May 3, a few days ahead of the full delegation's arrival, a part of the group attended the International Trans Iden…
(2023-05-18). Appleton, WI: Outagamie County residents demand accountability from transphobic county board member. fightbacknews.org Appleton, WI – On May 16, a dozen community members gathered outside the Outagamie County Government Center in Appleton on short notice. Their purpose? To demand accountability from County Board Member Tim Hermes, who recently made transphobic comments during a May 9 county board meeting. When confronted about the comments, Hermes deflected by saying he was "simply asking questions." | The reality is that Hermes is an anti-trans, anti-gay, racist conspiracy theorist, at least based on his personal Facebook profile. The people of Appleton and surrounding communities in the county are taking it upon themselves to…
(2023-05-18). Supporters rally at first court date for Tampa 5. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – On May 17, over 40 people rallied outside a courthouse in support of the Tampa 5 during their arraignment. Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society and Tampa Bay Community Action Committee hosted a press conference followed by a protest against the attacks on protesters in Florida. | The Tampa 5 are Chrisley Carpio, Gia Davila, Laura Rodriguez, Jeanie Kida and Lauren Pineiro, students and workers beaten and arrested by University of South Florida police at a March 6 campus protest. | An hour before the 11 a.m. arraignment, the Tampa 5 spoke to the press about the case and the repression they expe…
(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). 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). 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). Ukraine Plans for World War III. strategic-culture.org
(2023-05-18). Turkey Elections: West Failed to Depose Erdogan Despite Openly Backing Opposition. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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). CIA Whistleblower Says Giuliani's Aide Told Him Pardon Would Cost $2 Million. truthout.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. |
(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). 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). 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). 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). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-18). Military Situation In Syria On May 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Prospects For Peace In Ukraine. southfront.org 
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(2023-05-18). Hajj: British pilgrims complain of missing money and cancelled bookings. middleeasteye.net 
Hajj: British pilgrims complain of missing money and cancelled bookings | Saudi Arabia ended the use of travel agents for western pilgrims but many using new Nusuk portal say they are struggling to book packages
| Thu, 05/18/2023 – 08: 50 | Muslim pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual as part of the Hajj pilgrimage, Mina, near Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 9 July 2022 (AFP) | Nasim Hus…
(2023-05-18). Hajj: UK Muslims face '10-year wait' as Saudi Arabia slashes quota. middleeasteye.net 
Hajj: UK Muslims face '10-year wait' as Saudi Arabia slashes quota | MPs set to lobby Saudi ambassador in London as places for British pilgrims cut from pre-pandemic 25,000 to 3,600 | Thu, 05/18/2023 – 13: 09 | This year's Hajj is set to be attended by pre-pandemic numbers of pilgrims after three years of restrictions (Reuters) | British Muslims may have to wait for up to 10 years to attend the Hajj b…
(2023-05-18). Bombshell Report: Two 9/11 Hijackers Were Recruited by CIA. globalresearch.ca
(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). U.S. plagued by lack of affordable housing. workers.org 
UC Townhomes residents and supporters march for affordable housing, April 2022. This talk was presented at the May 11 webinar: "U.S. Women need what Cuban Women have: Socialism" sponsored by Workers World Party's Women and Gender Oppressed Caucus. I want to dedicate my remarks on housing tonight to Jordan Neely, . . . |
(2023-05-18). Pipeline Companies Use Expired Materials to Cut Costs, Flouting Regulations. truthout.org "Ductile" is not a word you come across very often. It means flexible, and it's written in the federal register as a result of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, which required the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop and enforce minimum safety regulations for the transportation of gases by pipeline. Those regulations became effective in 1970. For more than half a century there'… |
(2023-05-18). Fighting white elephants: The Tasmanian AFL stadium protest. greenleft.org.au Forget the working stadia already in place and that Tasmania already plays AFL. No stadium, no team, the AFL said. Tasmanians disagree, as Binoy Kampmark reports.
(2023-05-18). New Atlas LIVE: US vs the World: Russia & China + Thailand, Taiwan, G7, and More… thealtworld.com New Atlas LIVE: US vs the World: Russia & China + Thailand, Taiwan, G7, and More…
(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). 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). Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Yet Another Plan to Impeach Biden. truthout.org On Thursday, far right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) announced that she would soon be filing articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden. Greene, a loyalist to former President Donald Trump who voted against his impeachment in early 2021, claimed in her announcement that Biden has refused to enforce the U.S.'s immigration laws — despite the fact that Biden has not only continued… |
(2023-05-18). Nebraska GOP Passes Combo Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care and Abortion. truthout.org On Tuesday, Republican lawmakers in Nebraska's unicameral legislature successfully advanced a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth in the state, attaching an amendment that would also implement a 12-week abortion ban. Debate over the bill was contentious, and its passage came despite loud protestations from hundreds of demonstrators who gathered in the state capitol to… |
(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). NATO Is Creeping Into Asia, Warns North Korea. asia-pacificresearch.com
(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). 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). "Never Again is Now Global" Documentary by Vera Sharav: The COVID-19 — Holocaust Comparison. globalresearch.ca
(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). Fears grow businessman detained in Jordan extradited to UAE after going missing. middleeasteye.net 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Dr. Rosalie Bertell: Zero Tolerance for the Destructive Power of War. Illuminating the Path to Peace. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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). 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). 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). Detained "Cop City" Journalist Sues Atlanta Police, Alleges Intimidation. scheerpost.com 
(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). The Flight From the US Dollar. scheerpost.com
(2023-05-18). The US Should be a Force for Peace in the World. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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). Selected Articles: Dr. Rosalie Bertell: Zero Tolerance for the Destructive Power of War. Illuminating the Path to Peace. globalresearch.ca 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). A Tale of Two Retirements: CEOs Versus the Rest of Us. inequality.org
(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). 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). 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). Ongoing Fascist Repression in Pakistan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). Palestinian Organizers: We Honor Our Grief by Practicing Hope. truthout.org "Whenever there is grief, there is unity, and in unity, there is strength, and we feel it," says Jalal Abukhater. In this episode of "Movement Memos," host Kelly Hayes talks with Abukhater, a Palestinian writer living in Jerusalem, and Palestinian activists Jeanine Hourani and Lea Kayali, about the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, resistance in the face of Israeli aggression and how hope sustains… |
(2023-05-18). Russia, Ukraine and the African Mediators. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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). Jerusalem: Palestinians assaulted as Israeli ministers join divisive 'flag march'. middleeasteye.net 
Jerusalem: Palestinians assaulted as Israeli ministers join divisive 'flag march' | Far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben Gvir joins thousands at the rally associated with violence against Palestinians and 'display of incitement, Jewish dominance and racism' | Thu, 05/18/2023 – 12: 54 | An Israeli man gestures as he gathers with others at Damascus Gate to Jerusalem's Old city during the f…
(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). 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). How capitalism drives climate catastrophe. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon Since I moved to Oregon, all I've been hearing is: "This weather isn't normal. It's too hot in the summers, too cold in the winters." You hear the same story all across the globe. Every year, everywhere, new weather records are broken. Anecdotes aside, the data is indisputable. . . . |
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Iranian press review: Russia to modernise Iran's outdated oil and gas industry. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian press review: Russia to modernise Iran's outdated oil and gas industry | Meanwhile, Savak informant linked to dissidents killed under shah dies, the judiciary prosecutes MP who revealed the 'SUV-gate' corruption case, and plane tickets are hard to find | Thu, 05/18/2023 – 11: 35 | An Iranian man passes by the oil equipment during the International Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical…
(2023-05-18). Egypt arrests Chadian human rights activist calling for better rights for refugees. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt arrests Chadian human rights activist calling for better rights for refugees | Djasnan Alfred Camus was detained by security services following a demonstration held by African refugees | Thu, 05/18/2023 – 16: 25 | Djasnan Alfred Camus was arrested by Egyptian security officers and his whereabouts remain unknown (Social Media) |
(2023-05-18). Chadian human rights activist disappeared in Egypt. middleeasteye.net
(2023-05-18). Israel pushes law banning Palestinian flag. middleeasteye.net 
Israel pushes law banning Palestinian flag | Bill advanced by far-right lawmakers passes preliminary vote in parliament | Thu, 05/18/2023 – 11: 18 | Palestinians in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip protest against the holding of the annual far-right Israeli rally in Jerusalem, 18 May 2023 (AFP) |
(2023-05-18). Israeli settlers and politicians storm Al-Aqsa ahead of far-right march. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-18). Syria's Bashar al-Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia for first trip in over a decade. middleeasteye.net 
Syria's Bashar al-Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia for first trip in over a decade | Assad lands in Jeddah to attend the Arab League summit for the first time since 2010 | Thu, 05/18/2023 – 12: 19 | Syria's President Bashar al-Assad arrives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 18 May, 2023 (Saudi Press Agency/Reuters) |
(2023-05-18). Tunisia: Rached Ghannouchi sentencing part of 'aggressive crackdown' by Kais Saied. middleeasteye.net 
Tunisia: Rached Ghannouchi sentencing part of 'aggressive crackdown' by Kais Saied | Amnesty International calls Ennahda party head's sentencing part of 'deeply worrying pattern' as Tunisia's democracy unravels | Thu, 05/18/2023 – 20: 00 | Rached Ghannouchi was sentenced in absentia to a year in prison in the most high-profile escalation of an authoritarian crackdown by President Kais Saied (AFP) | The sent…
(2023-05-18). Turkey elections: Opposition candidate Kilicdaroglu promises to expel all refugees. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey elections: Opposition candidate Kilicdaroglu promises to expel all refugees | Pitching for nationalist votes, Kemal Kilicdaroglu again accuses Erdogan of letting '10 million' people into the country | Thu, 05/18/2023 – 14: 23 | Leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP) and the joint presidential candidate of the Nation Alliance, Kemal Kilicdaroglu gives a press conference in Ankara on 18 May 2023…
(2023-05-18). Turkey slams US for sending warship to Cyprus. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-18). New US legislation aims to block New York charities from funding Israeli settlements. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-18). US proposes 'unprecedented' military planning with Israel against Iran: Report. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-18). Historic New York Bill Aims to End Funding of Illegal Israeli Settlements. truthout.org Two New York lawmakers have introduced legislation that would block local charities from funding illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. State assembly member Zohran Mamdani (Queens) and State Senator Jabari Brisport's (Brooklyn) Not on our dime!: Ending New York funding of Israeli settler violence Act would amend New York's not-for-profit corporation law and establish a civil penalty for… |
(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). Advocates Worry Vets Harmed by Camp Lejeune's Toxic Water May Get Shortchanged. truthout.org David and Adair Keller started their married life together in 1977 at Camp Lejeune, a military training base on the Atlantic Coast in Jacksonville, North Carolina. David was a Marine Corps field artillery officer then, and they lived together on the base for about six months. But that sojourn had an outsize impact on their lives. Forty years later, in January 2018, Adair was diagnosed with acute… |
(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). 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). This Is Extremely Significant. smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). How to Recruit a Spy — Phil Giraldi fmr CIA. thealtworld.com
(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). 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). Turkey elections: Erdogan's campaign thinks inclusivity key to a comfortable win. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-05-18). Make the Economy Scream: US Sanctions as Deadly as COVID or Armed Conflict. thealtworld.com Economic sanctions have been presented as a "non-violent" alternative to military intervention, but a new report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research exposes the lethal humanitarian cost of sanctions on people in targeted countries. | Francisco Rodríguez, author of the report, explains his findings.
(2023-05-18). Operation Gladio: The CIA's Secret Nazi-Collaborating Terror Armies in Europe & Beyond. thealtworld.com
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Medicare for All Reintroduced, Would Save $650 Billion And 68,000 Lives Per Year. progressivehub.net JULIA CONLEY | COMMON DREAMS…
(2023-05-18). The Two Decades That Created Our World's First Mass Middle Class. inequality.org
(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). Report Reveals Top CEOs Dodge Taxes on Nearly $9 Billion in Retirement Funds. truthout.org Adouble standard in our tax code for government retirement subsidies gives preferential treatment to those who need it least — wealthy corporate executives. Ordinary employees with access to 401(k) plans face strict limits on the amounts they can set aside, tax-free, for their golden years. Most senior executives of large corporations, on the other hand, have unlimited tax-deferred compensation… |
(2023-05-18). The Pentagon's Increased Use of Elite Military Units. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-18). Americans Have Less Trust in Supreme Court Than Ever, Poll Finds. truthout.org As the public deals with the consequences of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn 50 years of precedent protecting abortion rights across the country, trust in the Supreme Court has hit an all-time low, new polling by Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Chicago finds. The latest installment of the General Social Survey, which NORC has conducted since… |
(2023-05-18). DeSantis Signs Bill to Allow State to Take Trans Kids Away From Their Families. truthout.org While gleefully tossing Sharpies into a crowd at an evangelical school on Wednesday, far right Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a series of anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ bills, including one horrifying bill that allows the state to temporarily take trans children away from their families if they're receiving or are planning to receive gender-affirming care. S.B. 254, which passed the Florida legislature… |
(2023-05-18). GOP Tax Cut Plan Would Add $3.5T to Deficit, Congressional Budget Office Finds. truthout.org As Republicans threaten to tank the entire U.S. economy in order to force through massive cuts to federal programs and climate initiatives, supposedly to reduce the national debt, a new report finds that one of the GOP's parallel efforts to make permanent a deluge of massive tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy would undo all of the "savings" from their debt limit package and pile trillions… |
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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, reported 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). 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). 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). 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). 22 May, Toronto: Annual Walk Against "Israel" — Confronting Zionist Racism. samidoun.net 
TORONTO: The annual walk of shame is happening again! On Victoria Day, 22 May, zionists will be celebrating 75 years of occupation in North York! Will we remain silent? Absolutely not! On Monday, 22 May, We will show up to disturb their event and make sure they regret celebrating the ethnic cleansing and genocide of …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Venezuela: Blockade and plunder. thecommunists.org This report by human rights organisation Sures, detailing the brutal sanctions regime being imposed against the Venezuelan people by the USA and its allies, is reproduced in sightly edited form with thanks. Download the original booklet as a pdf here. ***** What are unilateral coercive measures? The term 'unilateral coercive measures' (UCM) generally refers to …
(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). 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). 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). 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). See 867 US Military Bases on New Online Tool. Interactive Map. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Biowarfare Through the Food Supply. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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.