(2023-06-26). Texas Governor Abbott signs law authorizing school library censorship. wsws.org Under the new law, book vendors will be required to assign ratings to books that have sexual content, opening the door for further censorship against books deemed "offensive".
(2023-06-26). Australia Keeps Escalating Its Censorship And Propaganda Campaign. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | There's a frenzied rush by the Australian political/media class to both propagandise Australians as quickly as possible into supporting preparatio…
(2023-06-26). The Chris Hedges Report: 'Twitter Files' Journalist Matt Taibbi Claims IRS and FBI Retaliation. scheerpost.com Ever since his 'Twitter Files' revelations exposed censorship collusion between social media giants and the FBI-led Foreign Influence Task Force, the journalist has found himself under IRS investigation.
(2023-06-26). U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues: Peltier, Oak Flat and Line 5 in Final Report. indybay.org The priorities in the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues final report include the release of imprisoned Leonard Peltier, the protection of Apaches sacred Oak Flat, and decommissioning Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline. Censored News looks at what is included in the final report, and what is not.
(2023-06-25). Israeli Occupation: How Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, and Dell Enable Surveillance and Control In Palestine. scheerpost.com 
In September, Israel installed an AI-powered gun at a military checkpoint in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron. Across occupied East Jerusalem, you can find surveillance cameras strategically placed on street corners. And throughout the West Bank, Palestinians' encounters with Israeli soldiers often include not only violence but face-scanning apps designed to capture their personal data.Technology has become integral to our modern lives, but for Palestinians, Big Tech has also become another way Israel enacts control.
(2023-06-25). Pentagon Says Cluster Bombs Would Be 'Useful' for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com A Pentagon official has told Congress that controversial cluster munitions Ukraine has been seeking from the US would be "useful" to Ukrainian forces on the battlefield. Cluster bombs scatter small submunitions over large areas, making them especially hazardous to civilians. Because of their indiscriminate nature, cluster munitions have been banned by more than 100 nations. …
(2023-06-25). Daniel Ellsberg's Day In Court For Julian Assange. popularresistance.org The massive obituaries to Daniel Ellsberg last weekend in both The New York Times and Washington Post were proof of the status he held in the United States. | Only presidents get an obituary that size. | His name was not nearly so widely known in the U.K. | I first met Dan on 3 May 2006 when we were giving a joint presentation at Berkeley. The large hall was full to overflowing and to my surprise there were young students queuing outside and striving to listen on stairways through open doors. | The large majority of the audience were not born when Dan leaked the Pentagon Papers in 1971.
(2023-06-26). Montana train falls into Yellowstone River, leaking asphalt and molten sulfur. wsws.org The derailment occurred upstream of Billings, Montana and is threatening to contaminate the water supply of the city's nearly 120,000 residents.
(2023-06-26). Covid and Propaganda: China vs the USA. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-26). Friday 6/23: AVENGE BANKO! Defend Trans Lives! indybay.org meeting at Dolores and 19th streets — at the Mexican bell near the main park entry.
(2023-06-26). Hospital Doctors In England Plan To Go On Strike In July. popularresistance.org On 23 June, hospital doctors in England announced the longest strike in the 75-year history of the NHS. As ever, it's part of the ongoing row over pay and working conditions. | The British Medical Association (BMA) stated that Junior doctors — those below consultant level — will stage a walkout. They'll start on 7: 00 on July 13, and continue until the same time on July 18. | The stoppage follows a 72-hour strike earlier this same month. It was in opposition to the government's refusal to budge on its offer of just a 5% pay increase.
(2023-06-26). Interior Sec. Haaland Supports Digging into Paiute Massacre Site for Lithium. indybay.org Paiute Shoshone elders and youths were raided by police, and their Eagles Feathers were confiscated. Now, the foreign company Lithium Americas has filed a major lawsuit against the protectors of the Paiute Massacre Site. Interior Sec. Deb Haaland has further broken the people's hearts by voicing support for this violation of both sacred and human laws, imperiling future generations.
(2023-06-26). Wednesday 6/28: 10 Years Since Shelby County: How Democracy Advocates Can Fight Back for Voting Freedom. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-06-26). Sunday 7/2: HOUSING! – A photo exhibit. indybay.org Fremont Main Library | 2400 Stevenson Blvd. | Fremont, CA 94538…
(2023-06-26). Saturday 7/1: Non-binary economics: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2023-06-26). Wagner "coup" in a "January 6" moment for Russia? indybay.org Eerily, the aborted "coup" by Wagner warlord Y. Prigorzhin over the weekend resembled–with obvious differences– the January 6th D.C. "insurrection " in the US. Even more alarmingly, it portends a wildly international situation, where the 2 greatest global military powers both face wildly unpredictable political futures, while billions of our Planetary citizens could be wiped out in an accidental and/or uncontrollable nuclear exchange.
(2023-06-26). Cutting-edge deep-sea vessel begins construction in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Construction of China's first deep sea multi-functional scientific research and archaeological vessel officially began in Guangzhou's Nanshan district on Sunday.
(2023-06-26). High-capacity wind turbine prepped for installation in Pingtan. ecns.cn The preparation work for installing a wind turbine with an installed capacity of 16 megawatts has been completed in an offshore wind farm in Pingtan, Southeast China's Fujian province.
(2023-06-26). China-built largest hydropower project in Central and Eastern Europe breaks ground. ecns.cn The groundbreaking ceremony for the Dabar Hydropower Plant, which will be built by China Gezhouba Group, was held Friday in the entity Republika Srpska (RS) of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)…
(2023-06-26). China's shipbuilding industry sees large growth. ecns.cn China's shipbuilding industry saw new vessel orders surge 49.5 percent year-on-year in the first five months of 2023, official data showed.
(2023-06-26). China willing to promote cooperation with ASEAN in Version 3.0 FTA: MOC. ecns.cn China is willing to work with all ASEAN members to jointly upgrade the level of openness and cooperation in Version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA), Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen said on Sunday.
(2023-06-26). More efforts called on to energize consumption. ecns.cn More direct and prompt policy support is therefore required to fuel the consumption market and more effectively boost this year's growth.
(2023-06-26). Suzhou and Shanghai connect via new Metro Line 11. ecns.cn Commuters between Shanghai and its neighboring Suzhou of Jiangsu province have had a newly opened travel option since Saturday when Suzhou's Metro Line 11 went into operation.
(2023-06-26). China's first low-Earth-orbit broadband network tested at sea. ecns.cn GalaxySpace, a private satellite maker in Beijing, has carried out sea-based tests to verify the capability of its Mini Spider Constellation, China's first low-orbit broadband internet network.
(2023-06-26). Holiday not hindered by heat. ecns.cn While hot weather scorched the land during the just-concluded Dragon Boat Festival holiday, it didn't impact people's passion for travel, and industry insiders said the holiday travel boom is a prelude to an expected increase in summer tourism.
(2023-06-26). Hipkins' visit to bolster Beijing, Wellington ties. ecns.cn New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' scheduled visit to China this week is expected to enhance bilateral relations and contribute to post-pandemic regional stability, according to experts.
(2023-06-26). Jiangxi amputee overcomes adversity to sit. ecns.cn Among the millions of students who sat this year's national college entrance exam, or gaokao, Jiang-Zhang Ziyi stood out not only because of her big smile, but also because she is a double amputee who relies on a skateboard to get around.
(2023-06-26). Progress seen in battle against drugs. ecns.cn China's overall anti-drug situation is constantly improving, with the scale of supply, consumption and abuse continuously decreasing, and the high incidence of drug crimes has been effectively curbed.
(2023-06-26). Mislabeled arable land addressed in notice. ecns.cn China's top natural resources authority released a notice recently banning lower-level governments from improperly labeling arable land just to make their records look good.
(2023-06-26). Poll: 74% displeased with U.S.' path. ecns.cn U.S. voters seem to be in a cantankerous mood a year and a half before the next presidential election.
(2023-06-26). China supports Russia in maintaining national stability: FM. ecns.cn China supports Russia in maintaining national stability and achieving development and prosperity, said a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Sunday.
(2023-06-26). Major Chinese cities see full recovery in holiday consumption to pre-epidemic levels during Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn Major Chinese cities including Beijing and Shanghai have seen a full recovery in the tourism and consumption sectors during the recent three-day Dragon Boat Festival holidays.
(2023-06-26). MOFCOM sets 164 tasks to guide high-quality devt of pilot free trade zones. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) recently issued a 164-task list to guide the high-quality development of the country's pilot free trade zones (PFTZ) from 2023 to 2025, as the nation remains committed to widen its opening-up to the world.
(2023-06-26). Sino-Thai trade relations make fruitful gains. ecns.cn Bilateral ties between China and Thailand covering a wide range of cooperation on trade, finance and personnel exchange echoed the Belt and Road Initiative and the two countries will get even closer in the future under the current strategic partnership.
(2023-06-26). New Zealand PM to boost cooperation, promote ties in first China visit. ecns.cn New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, bringing a business delegation of 29 representatives from various fields, is making his first trip to China starting from Sunday.
(2023-06-26). Chinese FM meets Russian deputy FM in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko in Beijing on Sunday.
(2023-06-26). China prosecutes 467,000 people for drug-related crimes in the past 5 yrs. ecns.cn China has prosecuted a total of 467,000 individuals for drug-related crimes in the past five years, representing a 33 percent decrease over the previous five-year period.
(2023-06-26). World's largest and highest-altitude hydro-solar power station put into operation. ecns.cn Aerial view of the first phase of Kela photovoltaic power station, the world's largest hydro-solar complementary power station on the Yalong River in the Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Garze, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 25, 2023.
(2023-06-26). Chinese premier holds talks with Barbados PM. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds a welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2023.
(2023-06-26). Tibet sets world record in folk dance. ecns.cn 1,000 Tibetans performed an intangible cultural heritage dance, setting a new world record on Sunday.
(2023-06-26). Bingjie Time: Say no to drugs. ecns.cn Do you know？In recent years, many kinds of new drugs have emerged, and quietly lurked around us in disguises. On International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we visited the Fuzhou New Museum in Beijing to review China's anti-drug history, remember those who fight in this course, and learn how to protect ourselves from the harm of drugs.
(2023-06-26). As Venezuela Mends Ties With Latin Neighbors, Western Media Turn Up the Propaganda. orinocotribune.com
(2023-06-26). Cuba Solidarity Activists Protest Outside White House. orinocotribune.com 
A week of activities in solidarity with Cuba concluded with a march and rally in front of the White House, with demonstrations taking place in more than 30 cities in the US and other parts of the world. | Take Cuba off the List of State sponsors of terror is the name of the campaign that is encouraging this new wave of criticism towards the policies of the current administration of Democrat Joe Biden towards Cuba. | According to Carlos Lazo, an activist who made the journey from Seattle, over a hundred solidarity organizations "shouted loudly, for Biden to hear, to demand Cuba's removal from the list of terrorist…
(2023-06-26). Macron is 'inappropriate' for BRICS, According to Moscow. orinocotribune.com French President Emmanuel Macron's attendance at a meeting of BRICS leaders would be "inappropriate," considering his government's stance against Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said. Paris confirmed this week that Macron is seeking an invitation to the bloc's summit in South Africa in August. | Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Ryabkov explained that Russia's opposition to Macron's potential appearance was based on France's efforts to isolate Moscow and its support for NATO's goal of inflicting a "strategic defeat" on Russia in the Ukraine conflict. | "We are not hiding this positio…
(2023-06-26). A Russian leftist deciphers Prigozhin's failed armed rebellion. greenleft.org.au 
Thousands of troops belonging to the Wagner Private Military Company, a mercenary force linked to the Russian regime, crossed back over the border from Ukraine and marched towards Moscow, on June 23. Russian leftist and former local councillor in Moscow, Alexandr Zamyatin explains why.
(2023-06-26). Blockade Australia takes action in three ports. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). Chandler-Mather defends Greens push for a better housing policy. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). CPSU campaigns to restore the Commonwealth Employment Service. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). Family of man shot by NSW Police in 2019 calls for justice, reforms. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). The fight to save Barak Beacon public housing continues. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). Geelong council under pressure not to cut jobs, libraries. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). Labor breaks election promise with new income management card. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). Lead concerns prompt NSW central west to demand toxic gold and silver mines are closed. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). NSW hospital workers strike over wages. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). Public housing activist: 'Supply, supply, supply' is no solution to the housing crisis. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). Staff, students say no to proposal to raid super for a pay rise. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). Trans rights are human rights, protesters say. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). Voice to Parliament referendum confirmed to be held in next six months. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). World Whistleblower Day protest calls for Assange's release. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-26). West's predictions about coup in Russia proved wrong. infobrics.org Western journalists did not understand the real situation in Russia, naively believing that there would be a real coup d'état in Moscow.
(2023-06-26). Car Plants Are Making Medical Equipment – And Things Should Stay That Way. indybay.org The time has come for progressive nationalization and socialization. This includes the financial sector, because only if we gain control over the financing of socially necessary areas of production will it be possible to ensure that we as a society can plan our future and the future of our finite planet democratically and thus avert the impending climate catastrophe.
(2023-06-26). Rent controls are not a 'zombie idea'. greenleft.org.au 
Isaac Nellist argues that rent controls have been used around the world to deal with skyrocketing rents.
(2023-06-26). UFT Contract Would Expand Virtual Learning And School Privatization. popularresistance.org As if responding to Betsy Devos' admonition that "K-12 education for too long has been very static and very stuck," Department of Education Chancellor David Banks declared last week that the City's new Tentative Contract Agreement with the UFT fulfilled Mayor Adams' challenge to "reimagine education" and that "the days of simply working … in the four walls of the classroom are over." To this end, New York City will become "the first major public-school system to develop, implement and expand high-quality virtual learning programs for instruction and related services" by creating a centralized virtual learning p…
(2023-06-26). 50 Years Later, Families Demand Justice For The Disappeared In Uruguay. popularresistance.org Excavations by forensic anthropologists at a notorious military base in Toledo, Uruguay have unearthed human remains. It is likely that the remains are those of one the many victims of the campaign of forced disappearance carried out by the state during the military dictatorship that began five decades ago. | The remains are the first to be discovered in over a decade, and a painful reminder of the lengths the military went to permanently disappear dissidents and leftists in a campaign that lasted 12 years. For families of the missing, the news has brought a mix of emotions. This is only the seventh person recove…
(2023-06-26). 'If You Challenge The FBI, They Will Crush You,' Says Whistleblower. popularresistance.org Being an FBI agent was Stephen Friend's dream job. For eight and a half years working there, the Notre Dame graduate and Iraq War veteran investigated around 200 violent crimes, including human and sex-trafficking cases, and served five years as part of an FBI SWAT team. | Friend did his job so well that he won an FBI performance award. | Then one day this past fall, his top-secret security clearance was revoked by his superiors at the Jacksonville, Florida, field office, and he lost his job. | The reason was that he had expressed concern about a) the inflation of statistics regarding Domestic Violent Extremism (…
(2023-06-26). Wednesday 7/5: Voting Rights, Election Laws, Supreme Court & More w/ Rick Hasen, UCLA Law Scholar. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2023-06-26). Thursday 6/29: Kickoff for 2024 California State Juneteenth Holiday. indybay.org Gold Rush Grill Cafe / Courtyard | O Street and 11th Street | Downtown Sacramento, California…
(2023-06-26). 2023 Oakland Juneteenth – Bay Area Culturally Competent Mental Health Services. indybay.org June 19, 1865 remains our agreed upon date to collectively celebrate the holiday, Juneteenth. Freedom is never free… Post Traumatic Stress is often imposed upon people of Pan African Descent, still. Our journey from Slavery to Freedom continues… Barriers to Mental Health Services are slowly coming down and healthy solutions bound with lasting cost savings to our communities.
(2023-06-26). Ian Masters CIA Operative Protested At KPFA In Berkeley. indybay.org
(2023-06-26). Friday 6/23: Hands Off Korean Independent Journalist Jan Jin-young-Drop The Charges NOW! indybay.org San Francisco Korean Consulate | 3500 Clay St. | San Francisco…
(2023-06-26). The real casualties of Russia's 'civil war': the Beltway expert class. thegrayzone.com Numerous serious casualties were incurred during Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's supposed "coup." The Grayzone offers an in-depth look at the massacre carried out by some of America's top Russia experts against their own credibility. When Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin launched a supposed revolt against Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 23, sending his forces on a march toward Moscow following a series of tirades against the country's defense establishment, Washington's expert class overflowed with an orgy of regime change …
(2023-06-26). Iranian Victims Of Saddam Hussein's Chemical Attacks Sue Dutch Companies. popularresistance.org Five victims of chemical attacks launched by the late Iraqi president Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq war are suing two Dutch companies for providing chemical materials that allowed Baghdad to manufacture mustard gas. | The two companies — Otjiaha and Forafina Beleggingen — provided Iraq with chemicals between 1982 and 1984 during the Iraqi invasion of Iran. | According to the lawsuit filed at The Hague, the Dutch companies were aware at the time that their products were being used to produce chemical weapons used against civilians. However, Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant says the corporations disp…
(2023-06-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to use an asthma inhaler. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Summer temperatures, humidity and allergies are triggers for people diagnosed with asthma. These triggers can range from being a nuisance to being life-threatening.Dr. Jacqueline Squire, a Mayo Clinic allergist and immunologist, demonstrates proper technique for using inhalers to combat these asthma triggers. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/uje9beC6GlU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is available in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-06-26). Science Saturday: Study finds senescent immune cells promote lung tumor growth. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that are among the body's first line of defense against infection. In addition to killing harmful microorganisms, macrophages typically can initiate a response against tumors. However, macrophages, like other cells, can enter a state called senescence, which is linked to aging, disease and multiple physiological problems. When cells become senescent, they stop dividing, but they do not die and are not always eliminated from the body. They…
(2023-06-26). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Protein needs for performance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've taken up running and signed up for a half-marathon to keep me motivated. I know training puts a lot of wear and tear on the body, and I've heard protein is essential. How do I make sure I'm getting enough protein so I can perform at maximum ability? ANSWER: As you prepare for your upcoming distance race — or any other athletic event — you may be looking for ways to fine-tune your…
(2023-06-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing the risks of sexually transmitted infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise the in the U.S and around the globe. The World Health Organization reports more than 1 million new sexually transmitted infections are acquired a day — with the majority of them asymptomatic. Dr. Stacey Rizza, an infectious diseases physician with Mayo Clinic, says there are many reasons for the continued rise in sexually transmitted infections in the last few years. She says educating people is crucial and an important step in…
(2023-06-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can testicular cancer affect fertility? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's a common concern among men who are diagnosed with testicular cancer. Will I be able to have children in the future? So what are the effects of testicular cancer and its treatment on fertility? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/qr2TH1-s3eQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "When we first evaluate men with a new suspected testicular cancer,…
(2023-06-26). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Keeping children's teeth healthy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 7-month-old daughter recently got her first tooth. She likes to chew on her teething ring. I want to start good dental habits early and create a routine of brushing her teeth twice a day. When should I introduce a toothbrush so she can get comfortable with it? Do you have any other tips for establishing good oral hygiene early? ANSWER: Dental infections are one of the most common infections in children. Even though…
(2023-06-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing cancer for future generations of Black families. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The statistics are staggering. Black people are more likely to die from cancer than other racial and ethnic groups. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African Americans have the highest death rate from cancer overall. National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week is June 15—21. Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, says educating patients is essential to reducing and preventing cancer deaths…
(2023-06-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black women should consider screening for breast cancer earlier. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Age recommendations for when women should start yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer vary. However, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals have been firm for more than a decade that women should start breast cancer screening at age 40. Starting mammograms early is especially important for non-Hispanic Black women, who have higher rates of breast cancer compared to non-Hispanic white women. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sandhya Pruthi, with Mayo Clinic's Breast Diagnostic Clinic and Mayo…
(2023-06-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: How vasculitis affects the body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Vasculitis Clinic at Mayo Clinic is a place where experts in a number of fields of medicine help adults and children diagnose and treat vasculitis, and conduct important research. But what is this relatively rare condition? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-inDomneGL0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Vasculitis is a group of conditions — all related…
(2023-06-26). Treating sleep apnea made easier: Upper airway stimulation therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A restful night's sleep is more than just rejuvenating, it improves your health, memory and mood. Yet for millions of U.S. adults, restful sleep is elusive because they have obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops partially or completely. These events can result in low oxygen levels and cause frequent episodes of waking. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, and occurs…
(2023-06-26). Is a cancer clinical trial right for me? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinical trials, also known as clinical studies, help medical researchers understand how to diagnose, treat and prevent cancer and other diseases and conditions. Healthcare professionals translate findings from clinical trials into treatments that can lead to longer, healthier lives for people with cancer. Clinical trials are an important option to consider if you're facing a cancer diagnosis. Joining a clinical trial may provide experimental treatment options you may not otherwise have. What is a clinical…
(2023-06-26). 6-15-2023 Media Only News Briefing: Air Quality Concerns. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Due to ongoing air-quality issues in Minnesota, Mayo Clinic hosted a media briefing June 15th, with Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Occupational Medicine specialist. Dr. Vanichkachorn answered questions about how small particles in the air affect the human body and how you can protect yourself. Journalists who have already registered on the News Network can log into their accounts to download a recording of the Zoom briefing found at the end of this post. Journalists who would like to access…
(2023-06-26). Mayo Clinic ranked among 'Best Children's Hospitals' by U.S. News & World Report. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked No. 1 in Minnesota, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2023—2024 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. Nationally, Mayo Clinic Children's Center ranked as a top-performing children's hospital in eight of the pediatric specialties considered in the rankings. The rankings identify the top 50 children's hospitals in each of 10 specialties considered. Ranking in specialties demonstrates broad-based excellence and the effectiveness of the team-based approach that is the hallmark of the Mayo Clinic…
(2023-06-26). The importance of prioritizing mental health for the LGBTQ+ community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org People who identify as LGBTQ+ are at greater risk of experiencing mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jennifer Vencill, a Mayo Clinic psychologist, explains how added stressors can put members of the LGBTQ+ community at higher risk and what steps they can take to prioritize their mental health. Watch: The importance of mental health youtu.be/dHgTkKlmpVU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 39) is in the downloads at…
(2023-06-26). Maximize memory function with a nutrient-rich diet. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research suggests that the ability to maximize memory function may be related to what you eat. Following an eating plan that provides a healthier selection of dietary fats and a variety of plant foods rich in phytonutrients could positively affect your health. Phytonutrients are substances found in certain plants that are believed to be beneficial for human health and help prevent certain diseases. There's still much to learn about what makes up a brain-healthy diet. Studies are finding that…
(2023-06-26). Mayo Clinic expert addresses cancer disparities during Black Family Cancer Awareness Week. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Black people have the highest death rate and shortest survival rate of any racial or ethnic group for most cancers, according to the American Cancer Society. In Black men, prostate cancer death rates are more than double that of any other racial or ethnic group, and Black women are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women. These disparities are driving many efforts to raise awareness about cancer prevention…
(2023-06-26). Cancer and the LGBTQ+ community: Mayo Clinic expert addresses key topics. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Being diagnosed with cancer is a hardship on its own, but it's especially challenging if a person is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Jewel Kling, M.D., director of women's health at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains that stigma and discrimination create barriers to healthcare, placing the LGBTQ+ community at heightened risk for certain forms of cancer due to delayed cancer screenings as well as challenges with survivorship care. Increased cancer risks…
(2023-06-26). Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota announce new pathway program for training nurse-midwives. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and the University of Minnesota School of Nursing are collaborating to create a new academic pathway for nurse-midwives that will expand the nurse-midwifery workforce in the Upper Midwest. The collaboration creates a pathway for students admitted to the University of Minnesota School of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice program to complete the approximately 1,000 hours of required clinical training at Mayo Clinic hospitals in Minnesota and…
(2023-06-26). Bladder cancer: What you should know about diagnosis, treatment and recurrence. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancer types in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. It's also one of the most likely types of cancer to recur. Experts are developing ways to reduce bladder cancer recurrence, and, with treatments and follow-up care tailored to each person's cancer, outcomes are improving. Mark Tyson, II, M.D., a Mayo Clinic urologic surgeon, explains: Blood in the urine may be the first sign of bladder cancer. The first symptom of…
(2023-06-26). Japan's plan to dump radioactive Fukushima waste meets protests across the Pacific. greenleft.org.au 
As Pacific communities protest the Japanese government's plan to dump more than a million tonnes of radioactive waste water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, Australian anti-nuclear activists highlight the complicity of Australian uranium exporting companies, reports Peter Boyle.
(2023-06-26). Climate collapse, fascism and war. greenleft.org.au 
Phil Hearse explains how the global climate and migrant crises fuel fascism and war.
(2023-06-26). Monday 6/26: Stop 5G PROTEST & Potluck PICNIC. indybay.org Lawn on SW corner of Euclid and Eunice in northeast Berkeley. This location was chosen because it is LOW in EMF/RF radiation.
(2023-06-26). Riot Medicine by: Hakan Geijer. indybay.org Riot Medicine is a "must have" book for every street medic. Buy a printed copy or download the free PDF.
(2023-06-26). Enlaces de Red Latina sin fronteras 23.06.2023. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 23.06.2023 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2023-06-26). Saturday 7/1: Benefit Book Sale for the 100K REVCOM Fund Drive. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue, Berkeley…
(2023-06-26). Sunday 7/2: Benefit Book Sale for the $100K Revcom Fund Drive. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue, Berkeley…
(2023-06-26). Dr. Denis Rancourt: Covid injections have killed 13 million people worldwide. expose-news.com Dr. Denis Rancourt's research has shown that the vaccination campaign in India caused the deaths of 3.7 million fragile residents. And, "in Western countries, we quantified the average all-ages rate of death …
(2023-06-26). Exceptional volumes of sea ice are a headache for climate alarmists. expose-news.com While corporate media reports that it's too late to save Arctic Sea ice, it seems the Arctic has other plans. Greenland's snow and ice gains are proving exceptional and cherry farmers in …
(2023-06-26). Soaring inflation and interest rates is the final part of their plan. expose-news.com Dr. Vernon Coleman was right to warn about soaring inflation and interest rates in 2020. The politicians and bankers knew too. Here's the video. with a transcript, Dr. Vernon Coleman made about …
(2023-06-26). As Venezuela Mends Ties, Western Media Turn Up The Propaganda. popularresistance.org Venezuela's Maduro government has slowly and steadily regained its diplomatic standing in recent years, overcoming US endeavors to turn the country into a pariah state as part of its regime-change efforts. | Nevertheless, Washington remains hell-bent on ousting the democratically elected Venezuelan authorities, and has kept its deadly sanctions program virtually intact. And Western media, which have cheered coup attempts at every step of the way (FAIR.org, 6/13/22, 5/2/22, 6/4/21, 4/15/20, 1/22/20), remain committed to endorsing US policies to the bitter end. | This commitment was on full display recently when Pr…
(2023-06-26). Why Are So Many Cities' Homeless Policies Punitive? popularresistance.org There is a strong body of evidence on what works when it comes to resolving homelessness — housing — and what does not work — punitive policies like criminalization and homeless sweeps that move people around while discarding their belongings. So why do so many American cities seem vexed when it comes to this issue, constantly framing people who are unhoused as threats to public safety while simultaneously promising a compassionate approach? | A big reason for this is that complaint-driven policies of homelessness prevail in many cities despite being antithetical to resolving homelessness.
(2023-06-26). Wednesday 6/28: Inspector General Community Meeting. indybay.org Hybrid Meeting | 701 Ocean St., 5th floor Board Chambers, Santa Cruz | or tinyurl.com/SCCOIG…
(2023-06-26). Monday 6/26: #NoQuarry: Protecting Juristac Sacred Land Forum w/ Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2023-06-26). Cuba Solidarity Activist Gail Walker Arrested After Trying to Meet US Senator Bob Menéndez. orinocotribune.com Several activists with the National Network on Cuba (NNOC), CODEPINK, and IFCO/Pastors for Peace, including IFO executive director Gail Walker, were arrested after they tried to meet New Jersey Senator Bob Menéndez in his office in Washington, DC. The activists were attempting to meet with Menéndez on Thursday, June 22, in order to urge him to use his powers as a senator to lift the US blockade against Cuba and take Cuba off the United States' State Sponsors of Terrorism list. | In a video uploaded to her Facebook account, longtime Cuba solidarity activist Walker is seen being led away in handcuffs by a police of…
(2023-06-26). Saturday 7/15: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Poverty by America, by Matthew Desmond. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-06-26). The Modern Form Of Colonialism: Climate Change. popularresistance.org I am from a disappearing nation. | My country, Bangladesh, is one of several at risk of becoming submerged partially or completely by rising sea levels caused by climate change in the coming decades. 75 percent of the country lies below sea level. | Bangladesh, a tropical country on top of a low-lying delta, is no stranger to flooding, especially during monsoon season. But the extent to which this flooding has taken place in recent years is unprecedented. Flooding in Sylhet and other northeastern districts of Bangladesh between May and June of 2022 displaced an estimated 15 million people — approximately 9…
(2023-06-26). Grecia acude a las urnas para elegir al nuevo Parlamento. telesurtv.net La situación económica y migratoria centran las preocupaciones de los griegos que este domingo votan por segunda vez en el plazo de un mes en unas elecciones parlamentarias.
(2023-06-26). Presidenta hondureña ordena toque de queda en dos ciudades. telesurtv.net En mayo pasado, Honduras prorrogó por 45 días el estado de excepción para combatir la violencia de grupos paramilitares y la extorsión.
(2023-06-26). Moscú llama verborragia a dichos de EE.UU. sobre amenaza rusa. telesurtv.net Las palabras de Lavrov llegan después de una semana en la cual el presidente de Estados Unidos también llamó "dictador" a su homólogo chino, Xi Jinping.
(2023-06-26). Atentado terrorista en Siria deja cuatro muertos y un herido. telesurtv.net Este hecho se produce después de que un ataque terrorista anterior se cobrara la vida de un hombre e hiriera a otros dos.
(2023-06-26). Minuto a minuto de las elecciones generales en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 9.3 millones de guatemaltecos están convocados a participar en estos comicios generales.
(2023-06-26). Conozca las 13 fórmulas presidenciales en Argentina. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas políticas en Argentina han inscrito 13 fórmulas presidenciales que participarán en las elecciones Primarias, Abiertas, Simultáneas y Obligatorias (PASO), programadas para el 13 de agosto.
(2023-06-26). China y Barbados comprometidos con estrechar cooperación. telesurtv.net Mottley afirmó que Barbados atribuye gran importancia a sus relaciones con China y que ambos países están comprometidos a mejorar las vidas del pueblo y a promover el desarrollo sostenible.
(2023-06-26). China indica que apoyará a Rusia en proteger su estabilidad. telesurtv.net El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Qin Gang, recibió este domingo al vicanciller Andrei Rudenko.
(2023-06-26). Grupo Wagner abandona regiones del sur de Rusia. telesurtv.net El movimiento de las tropas del grupo militar privado se produce cuando el líder de la organización aceptó retirarse de territorio ruso.
(2023-06-26). Premian en Cuba trabajo colaborativo entre Telecristal y TeleSUR. telesurtv.net La Unión de Periodistas de Cuba destaca la serie de reportajes Incendio en Pinares de Mayarí, de Yordanis Rodríguez Laurencio y Eddi de la Pera.
(2023-06-26). Temporales afectan estado de Indiana, en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Tras el fuerte tornado, se reportaron daños entre moderados y severos en un total de 75 viviendas y varias lineas eléctricas caídas.
(2023-06-26). Accidente deja un fallecido y 11 heridos en Pichincha, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Un helicóptero de los Bomberos avanzó hasta el punto de la emergencia para trasladar a dos menores de edad hacia Quito.
(2023-06-26). Conservadores logran mayoría absoluta en elecciones griegas. telesurtv.net Por primera vez, desde el estallido de la crisis financiera en 2010, un primer ministro es reelegido tras un mandato.
(2023-06-26). Cuba derrota a Nicaragua en inicio de balonmano centrocaribeño. telesurtv.net La ofensiva de las cubanas la comandó María Veranes, quien marcó diez goles en igual cantidad de tiros a la portería.
(2023-06-26). Encuesta confirma masiva desaprobación al Gobierno de Perú. telesurtv.net El Legislativo peruano obtuvo una desaprobación del 91 por ciento, con solo una aprobación de seis puntos porcentuales.
(2023-06-26). Accidente en Alemania deja dos muertos y diez niños heridos. telesurtv.net Las autoridades municipales y regionales de Baja Sajonia continúan las pesquisas para determinar las causas del accidente.
(2023-06-26). México y Colombia dominan la natación en Centroamericanos 2023. telesurtv.net Para la segunda jornada de la natación de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe están programadas siete finales.
(2023-06-26). ONU denuncia el asesinato de personas que tratan huir de Sudán. telesurtv.net El Alto Comisionado ha pedido a los líderes de las Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido que condenen de manera inmediata e inequívoca estas acciones.
(2023-06-26). Cierran centros electorales e inicia conteo de votos en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Si alguno de los candidatos presidenciales no obtiene el 50 por ciento más uno de los votos, habrá segunda vuelta el próximo 20 de agosto.
(2023-06-26). Inundaciones y lluvias dejan al menos dos muertos en Chile. telesurtv.net Ante la gravedad de la situación, la ministra del Interior de Chile anunció que se decretó el estado de catástrofe en las regiones de Valparaíso y Biobío.
(2023-06-26). Avanzan elecciones para elegir a nuevo presidente en Guatemala. telesurtv.net 9.3 millones de guatemaltecos están convocados a participar en unos comicios donde también quedarán definidos el vicepresidente y 160 diputados al Congreso.
(2023-06-26). Tiroteo deja al menos 11 muertos en el norte de Honduras. telesurtv.net Este sería el tiroteo número 15 registrado en Honduras en lo que va del 2023.
(2023-06-26). Peruanos retoman marchas contra presidenta y el Congreso. telesurtv.net Organizaciones sociales anunciaron que el 19 de julio se movilizarán en la tercera toma de Lima para exigir nuevamente la renuncia de Dina Boluarte.
(2023-06-26). Realizan comicios locales en Córdoba y Formosa, Argentina. telesurtv.net En ambas provincias se votan los cargos de gobernador y vice, legisladores provinciales, intendentes y concejales.
(2023-06-26). Alerta por inundaciones e intensas lluvias en centro y sur de China. telesurtv.net Las precipitaciones reportadas en la provincia de Hunan estropearon cerca de 16.400 hectáreas de cultivos.
(2023-06-26). Thursday 6/29: STOP The Madness-Newsom's CPUC To Give Approval Of Hundreds of 24 Hour Robo Taxis In SF. indybay.org California Public Utility Commission | Van Ness St. & McAllister St. | San Francisco…
(2023-06-26). The Superiority Conceit of the West Crumbles. indybay.org When people in the West are confronted with the knowledge that the feeling of their own superiority was a deception or swindle, the awakening will surely be traumatic. We should not gloat because the people who have never known anything but western propaganda are deceived and defrauded and in my eyes victims of a misanthropic ideology whose time has run out.
(2023-06-26). Saturday 6/24: San Jose: Bigger Than Roe! Protest Supporting Abortion Rights & Bodily Autonomy. indybay.org San Jose City Hall | 200 East Santa Clara Street | San Jose, CA, 95113…
(2023-06-26). New US diplomatic provocations fuel tensions with China. wsws.org US Secretary of State Blinken's trip to China, supposedly to ease tensions, has been swiftly followed by Biden's denunciation of Xi as "a dictator" and the fuelling of allegations of Chinese spying from Cuba.
(2023-06-26). Australian IYSSE member advances antiwar perspective at pro-establishment "anti-AUKUS" meeting. wsws.org The only challenge to ex-Labor parliamentarian Peter Garrett's militaristic speech came from International Youth and Students for Social Equality member Morgan Peach.
(2023-06-26). After union contract betrayal, Los Angeles school district presses ahead with additional cuts. wsws.org Less than two months after the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) forced a concessionary contract on 35,000 educators and three months after a similarly rotten deal was reached with 30,000 school support staff represented by SEIU Local 99, the Los Angeles Unified School District is pressing ahead with even more cuts.
(2023-06-26). Australian central banker openly calls for higher unemployment. wsws.org Now stated blatantly, the aggressive offensive by the Reserve Bank and the Labor government means destroying up to 150,000 jobs in order to induce an economic slump and further drive down workers' real wages.
(2023-06-26). Police locate more bodies in New Zealand's Pike River mine. wsws.org The police investigation into the 2010 disaster that killed 29 mineworkers has been dragged out until at least the end of 2023, with no guarantee that anyone will be charged over the avoidable deaths.
(2023-06-26). Official US intelligence report finds no evidence for laboratory origin of SARS-CoV-2. wsws.org The release of the ODNI findings only corroborates what principled scientists have stated before: that the WIV did not possess SARS-CoV-2 or a close ancestor and there is no evidence that the virus emerged from the laboratory to cause the COVID pandemic.
(2023-06-26). Fed chair tries to project calm as financial problems continue to mount. wsws.org Despite claims that the banking system is "sound and resilient," the Fed is treading carefully lest its interest rate hikes spark another crisis after three of the four biggest bank failures in US history occurred in March and April.
(2023-06-26). Virginia UPS worker speaks out on conditions in the company's warehouses. wsws.org "A lot of the warehouse workers are part-time. UPS needs to create more full-time jobs," he said. "The young people are poor, and work second jobs, but they get too tired, and it's too much gas money. It's just not worth it."
(2023-06-26). The far-right politics of Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wsws.org Kennedy Jr. has garnered support from billionaire libertarians, anti-vaccine zealots and Trump co-conspirators for centering his presidential campaign on opposition to all COVID-19 mitigation measures, anti-immigrant border policies and a zealous adherence to "American free market capitalism."
(2023-06-26). 6,000 workers strike Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas. wsws.org Six thousand workers struck at Spirit Aerosystems in Wichita, Kansas, after an overwhelming rejection of the sellout tentative contract recommended by the IAM.
(2023-06-26). This week in history: June 26-July 2. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-06-26). Shanghai power grid augmented with 'homemade heart'. ecns.cn China's first 500kV direct current transmission line project, which connects Shanghai's Nanqiao converter station and the Gezhouba Dam in Hubei province, was put into operation on June 18.
(2023-06-26). China successfully tests new method to transport pure hydrogen. ecns.cn China successfully conducted its first high-pressure pure hydrogen pipeline test at a testing ground of China Oil &Gas Pipeline Network Corp in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in northwestern China on Sunday.
(2023-06-26). China successfully completes high-pressure pure hydrogen pipeline test. ecns.cn China successfully completed its first high-pressure pure hydrogen pipeline test on Sunday, providing technical support for the nation's future realization of large-scale and low-cost hydrogen transportation over long distances.
(2023-06-26). Sichuan Opera actress gains 140,000 followers on Chinese short video platform Douyin. ecns.cn Sichuan Opera actress Wu Jingjing has become very popular on Chinese short video platform Douyin since she opened an account in June 2022.
(2023-06-26). China's GDP expected to grow 6.2% in H1. ecns.cn China's economy saw an overall recovery and improvement in the first half of this year, with GDP forecast to expand 6.2 percent year-on-year, The Paper reported Monday quoting a report released by the China Macroeconomy Forum.
(2023-06-26). NPC mulls establishment of National Ecology Day. ecns.cn The country's top legislature is mulling a plan to designate Aug 15 as National Ecology Day.
(2023-06-26). China condemns U.S. actions toward Chinese companies. ecns.cn China resolutely opposes and strongly condemns the United States' charging of certain Chinese companies on the grounds of alleged involvement in fentanyl-related issues, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Monday.
(2023-06-26). New survey finds greener lifestyles, room for improvement in China. ecns.cn Chinese people have led increasingly greener lifestyles, but the country still needs to ramp up efforts to promote green consumption, a new survey report unveiled on Monday has found.
(2023-06-26). Courts remain committed to handing down heavy punishment for drug-related crimes. ecns.cn Chinese courts handed down sentences to more than 17,000 people for drug-related crimes in the first five months of this year, of whom 4,257 were given prison terms of five years or more, according to the latest figures released by China's top court.
(2023-06-26). China to enact food security law. ecns.cn The draft law on ensuring food security was submitted at the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, for the first review on Monday.
(2023-06-26). Lights illuminate historical Zhongnanmen in Guizhou. ecns.cn Night view of Zhongnanmen Historical and Cultural Tourists Area in Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 25, 2023.
(2023-06-26). Mirror-like Heavenly Lake on Arxan Mountain in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Arxan Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) is surrounded by forest, looking like a mirror on Arxan Mountain in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 25, 2023.
(2023-06-26). Culture Fact | Chinese color in cultural relics: Rose Purple. ecns.cn
(2023-06-26). No.6 Luzhou Yangtze River Bridge connected in Sichuan. ecns.cn Construction of the No. 6 Luzhou Yangtze River Bridge, world's largest road-rail three-tower cable-stayed bridge, was successfully completed on Monday.
(2023-06-26). Beijing's senior high school entrance examination concludes. ecns.cn The 3-day senior high school entrance examination in Beijing concluded on Monday.
(2023-06-26). China sees passenger trips during holiday rise 11.3%. ecns.cn A total of 70.38 million rail passenger trips were recorded over the five-day period, which ended on China's railway network handled more than 70 million passenger trips during the just-ended Dragon Boat Festival holiday, an increase of 11.3 percent compared with that in 2019.
(2023-06-26). Colisión de autobuses en Pakistán deja al menos diez muertos. telesurtv.net Los rescatistas llegaron al sitio del choque y lograron trasladar a un buen número de víctimas hacia los hospitales cercanos.
(2023-06-26). Colombia mantiene cima de medallero en Juegos Centroamericanos. telesurtv.net Los atletas cafeteros son seguidos de cerca por México, Cuba y Venezuela que buscan hacerse de más preseas doradas.
(2023-06-26). Importancia de la lucha contra el uso y el tráfico de drogas. telesurtv.net Casi 40 millones de personas en todo el planeta enfrentan trastornos de salud por consumir drogas, pero solo una de cada cinco recibe algún tipo de tratamiento.
(2023-06-26). Evacuan a miles de personas por inundaciones en el sur de Chile. telesurtv.net Las lluvias e inundaciones en el centro y sur de Chile han dejado un saldo preliminar de dos fallecidos, seis desaparecidos y 9.814 personas aisladas.
(2023-06-26). Enfrentamiento armado deja al menos ocho muertos en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Este sería el tercer tiroteo registrado en Ecuador durante el mes de junio.
(2023-06-26). Votos nulos y abstencionismo protagonizan proceso electoral en Guatemala. telesurtv.net El conteo preliminar está liderado por el partido Unidad Nacional de la Esperanza (UNE) seguido por el partido Semilla.
(2023-06-26). El presidente argentino viajará a Brasil para reunirse con Lula. telesurtv.net Alberto Fernández y Lula da Silva podrían dialogar sobre las relaciones comerciales entre ambos países y la realidad política y social de la región.
(2023-06-26). Articles] Antibiotic-free vaginal microbiota transplant with donor engraftment, dysbiosis resolution and live birth after recurrent pregnancy loss: a proof of concept case study. thelancet.com Here we report a successful VMT with confirmed donor strain engraftment followed by a successful pregnancy and delivery after a series of late pregnancy losses/stillbirths. Findings suggest that VMT is a potential treatment for severe vaginal dysbiosis. Further, larger studies are required.
(2023-06-26). Intelligence report exposes media promotion of Wuhan Lab lie. wsws.org False claims by the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal, about illnesses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology before the COVID-19 pandemic were refuted in an intelligence report published Friday.
(2023-06-26). Ruling New Democracy wins Greek elections, far-right make gains as pseudo-left Syriza routed. wsws.org The conservative New Democracy won just over 40.5 percent of the vote, finishing almost 23 points ahead of the pseudo-left Syriza (Coalition of the Radical left—Progressive Alliance)…
(2023-06-26). Ford Australia to axe 400 more jobs as part of global cost-cutting strategy. wsws.org The announcement, on top of 500 job cuts at Geelong and Broadmeadows over the past year, means Ford has slashed close to half of the small product design and development workforce it maintained after shuttering its Australian factories in 2016.
(2023-06-26). After failed coup attempt, Kremlin gives Wagner free passage, tries to subordinate paramilitary formations. wsws.org So far, the only clear move by the Kremlin has been the announcement of a law that will bring private military contractors under the control of the Ministry of Defense.
(2023-06-26). Sri Lankan SEP wins strong support for its campaign against government austerity and privatisation measures. wsws.org "The unions are no use for workers because they are carrying out management requirements, not ours. We can't depend on the unions to fight against privatization."—National Water Supply and Drainage Board worker.
(2023-06-26). Journalist Randy Credico Has Been Placed on Ukrainian Terrorist "Kill-List" thiscantbehappening.net
(2023-06-26). Africans Rise Up Against IMF-Imposed Neocolonial Debt. towardfreedom.org As anger over incoming tax hikes boils over in Kenya, African Stream takes a deep dive into the role the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has played in ramming austerity down Africans' throats. It boils down to neocolonial debt slavery, a system designed to oppress Africans, while oiling the wheels of otherwise faltering Western economies. African Stream's Kenneth Kaigua breaks down this complex issue.
(2023-06-25). Special team to probe deadly restaurant blast. ecns.cn The State Council, China's Cabinet, has set up an investigation team to probe a deadly restaurant explosion in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, as cities across China conduct gas safety inspection work.
(2023-06-25). Sino-German cooperation to boost new energy vehicle sector. ecns.cn German and Chinese carmakers are optimistic about more exchanges and cooperation as the two countries are forging closer relations in the automotive industry.
(2023-06-25). China to bolster ties with Barbados. ecns.cn China is ready to build its ties with Barbados into a relationship between developing countries that sets an example of unity, coordination and mutual benefits.
(2023-06-25). Tourist's videos give true picture of Xinjiang. ecns.cn Misinformation can spread like wildfire, and when Yumi Watabe set foot in China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region she knew she had to take action.
(2023-06-25). Ministry: China backs Russia's national stability. ecns.cn China expressed its support for Russia's efforts in maintaining its stability, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday, a day after a rebellion by a Russian mercenary force was resolved peacefully…
(2023-06-25). Rate cuts herald banks' better profitability. ecns.cn The recent industry-wide cuts in Chinese commercial banks' deposit rates will likely help the lenders to improve their profitability, inject more liquidity into the real economy, energize market players and boost consumption.
(2023-06-25). Poyang Lake water level rises back above 13 meters as drought eases. ecns.cn The water level of the Poyang Lake, the first largest freshwater lake in China, is gradually rebounding.
(2023-06-25). China logs 3.96 million entry-exit trips during Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ecns.cn China logged 3.96 million entry and exit trips during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday that ended Saturday, an increase of 2.3 times compared with the same period of the previous year, data from the National Immigration Administration (NIA) showed Sunday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-06-26). Giant panda Xin Xin gives birth to panda cub. ecns.cn The China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center announced on June 21 that, on May 29, giant panda Xin Xin gave birth to a cub at the Shenshuping base in Wolong town.
(2023-06-26). Prigozhin — Will the Real Slim Shady Please Stand Up? sonar21.com 
I find it fascinating that the Western narrative surrounding Yevgeny Prigozhin now emphasizes his virulent hatred of the Russian Ministry of Defense and portrays him as the Commander and "brains"…
(2023-06-26). Electoral Process in Guatemala Full of Abstentionism and Null Votes. telesurenglish.net The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) of Guatemala offered the first bulletin of the general elections, the number of null votes exceeds the votes obtained by the party Unidad Nacional de la Esperanza (UNE), who leads the provisional count, while the abstention rate exceeds 40 percent so far. | Related: | According to the TSE's preliminary results page, with 97,837 tally sheets processed out of a total of 122,293 (80%), the number of null votes is 817,394, which repre…
(2023-06-26). Ottawa Air Quality Rising to "Very High Risk" Again Due to Forest Fires. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Environment Canada stated that the air quality level had reached a "very high risk" on the federal air quality index's level in Ottawa, Canada. Many activities have been cancelled due to the dangerous respiratory situation in the province. | Related: | "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from forest fires in Quebec have moved into the area, resulting in deteriorated air quality," said Environment Canada in a sp…
(2023-06-26). President Dina Boluarte Reaches Highest Level of Disapproval. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Institute of Peruvian Studies published an opinion poll stating that Dina Boluarte, President of Peru, has reached the highest level of disapproval since the beginning of her government. | Related: | According to the Institute's data, 80% of those polled disapprove of the way Boluarte is governing. | Official reports state that, the past week, Boluarte was asked to leave office before the third "Toma de Lima", sc…
(2023-06-26). World Bank: 110 Mln USD Loan to Enhance Philippines Education. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, the World Bank (WD) announced that it has approved a 110 million U.S. dollars loan to finance a project aiming to boost education quality in the southern Philippines. | Related: | According to WD, nearly 2 million elementary school students from kindergarten to grade 6, as well as over 60,000 teachers and school administrators in three poor regions in western Mindanao, will benefit from the project. | Offi…
(2023-06-26). üéß LEVER TIME PREMIUM: How New York Passed A Landmark Climate Law. levernews.com On this week's bonus episode of Lever Time Premium, exclusively for The Lever's supporting subscribers: Producer Frank Cappello and Lever Editorial Fellow Keerti Gopal sit down with organizer Brandon Tizol to discuss the four-year long campaign to pass the Build Public Renewables Act (BPRA) in New York state.The landmark climate bill — which was recently passed as a part of New York state's annual budget — is a huge win for climate activists and a big step toward realizing publicly-owned 100 percent renewable energy in the state, which has the third largest economy in the country.The new initiative…
(2023-06-26). Warehouses With Ammunition For Ukraine Again Burning In Bulgaria. southfront.org 
Emilian Gebrev | On the night of June 25, a series of explosions thundered in ammunition depots in Bulgaria. The facility belonged to the notorious Bulgarian arms dealer Emilian Gebrev who declared that he had been supplying weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine since 2014. | According to the local reports, large fire again caught the warehouses in Karnobat. The fire was preceded by large explosions. As a result of the incident, no one was injured, but the facility completely burned down. |
(2023-06-26). Jerusalem's Armenian Community Fears Erasure After Controversial Land Deal. scheerpost.com 
A shady property deal threatens to transform part of the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem's Old City into a luxury resort. "It will change the status quo and the entire picture of Jerusalem," says Armenian activist Hagop Djernazian.
(2023-06-26). Ralph Nader: The Surging Arrogance of Corporatism. scheerpost.com 
By Ralph Nader / Nader.org Most heads of giant corporations are drunk with their own power. These corporate CEOs push the envelope in ways that harm defenseless people. They believe they can get away with anything, and they do, with few exceptions. The few corporate crime prosecutions keep declining from Obama to Trump to Biden, …
(2023-06-26). The Boldest Step to Close the Racial Wealth Divide in Generations. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-26). Russia's FSB spooked CIA on Prigozhin 'coup'. peoplesdispatch.org It wouldn't have escaped the attention of Russian intelligence analysts that Prigozhin's ranting and ravings from Donetsk from last autumn and winter began originally on the operational aspects of the Bakhmut war front in Donetsk oblast, but incrementally began acquiring political overtones. The 'known known' here is that the Russian intelligence was under instructions to be in 'listening mode'
(2023-06-26). How is South Africa dealing with western pressure on BRICS summit? peoplesdispatch.org Mandla Radebe of the University of Johannesburg talks about how South Africa is dealing with external and internal pressure on the BRICS summit and how the country sees its role in the forum. He also talks about how South Africa has responded to the Ukraine war…
(2023-06-26). Emmanuel Macron's republican order. versobooks.com Emmanuel Macron and his ministers have crossed three red lines that his predecessors had stopped short of.
(2023-06-25). Why the RFK Jr., Rogan, Musk Outrage Machine Doesn't Bother Big Pharma. cepr.net It's been hard to miss the screaming on the Internet because Dr. Peter Hotez has refused to debate RFK Jr. over vaccine safety. I think Farhad Manjoo did a good job laying out the case against Dr. Hotez debating Kennedy in a column last week. But I think there is a more fundamental question worth …
(2023-06-25). A chronicle of the escalation between North and South Korea in late April and May 2023. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-25). The possibility of a shift in Libya's eastern zone toward the US. journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-25). Can Europe Break Free of Atlanticism? strategic-culture.org 
Europe has every reason to support the development of an independent foreign policy that rejects U.S. dominance and militarisation in favour of embracing international cooperation and a more democratic world order, writes Vijay Prashad. | By Vijay PRASHAD | It is difficult to make sense of many events these days. | France's behaviour, for instance, is hard to square. On the one hand, French President Emmanuel Macron On the other hand, he
(2023-06-25). How Exxon Captured a Country Without Firing a Shot. strategic-culture.org 
Guyana is poised to become Exxon's top global oil producer. Where the company ends and the government begins is increasingly unclear. | By Amy WESTERVELT | Guyana's High Court handed down a historic ruling in May against both the country's Environmental Protection Agency and Exxon Mobil's subsidiary in the region. If it sounds strange that the EPA and Exxon were co-defendants in a case, yes, that's precisely the point. | The case was brought on behalf of two Guyanese citizens, Frederick Collins and Godfrey Whyte. They accused the EPA of failing to enforce the requirements of its own permits by never securing a gu…
(2023-06-25). What About the Ukrainian 'Counteroffensive'? strategic-culture.org After 'the de facto declaration of the beginning of the military onslaught', not one single objective evidence was presented of its success. | Ukrainian long announced, long awaited counteroffensive has officially begun! Hip, hip, hooray! At last! Though the courage and bravery of the Russian army have stopped them in their tracks in the Zaporozhye region. The tactics deployed by the Ukrainian troops relying on the 'indestructible'
(2023-06-25). Women War Criminals: A Vital Cog in NATO's Plans of World Conquest. strategic-culture.org Although Chairman Mao told us that women hold up half the sky, he failed to expound on what proportion of NATO's war crimes women are responsible for. | Although China's Chairman Mao Zedong famously told us that women hold up half the sky, he failed to expound on what proportion of NATO's war crimes women are responsible for. | We must, first of all, realise that new-born baby girls do not enter the world as newly-minted war criminals but, as Hillary Clinton, Greta Thunberg, Victoria Nuland and Ursula von der Leyen all show, they are groomed to it, just as the architects of Hitler's Final Solution or any other ps…
(2023-06-25). Call for Cuba in front of the White House (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Washington, Jun 25 (Prensa Latina) With a march and rally in front of the White House today concludes a week of solidarity with Cuba that will be expressed in more than 30 cities in the United States and other parts of the world.
(2023-06-25). Druze of the Israeli-occupied Golan on war. plenglish.com Tel Aviv, Jun 25 (Prensa Latina) Tension continues to increase in the occupied area of the Syrian Golan due to the decision of the Israeli government to erect dozens of wind turbines there, which provoked a wave of protests from the Druze community.
(2023-06-25). High suicide rate among Uruguayan police officers. plenglish.com In the Police, the suicide rate is 63 per 100,000 inhabitants and the general rate in the country is 21 per 100,000, according to the local press. | The sources themselves point out that so far this year eight uniformed officers have committed suicide. Last Thursday it was an officer and on Friday a policewoman, making four so far in June. | In this situation, the police unions assure that the phenomenon is closely related to the harassment of the commanders, threats and pressures to return to work, despite the fact that they are under medical certificate. | The Minister of the Interior, Luis Alberto Heber, cons…
(2023-06-25). Indian Prime Minister concludes visit to Egypt to strengthen ties. plenglish.com Cairo, Jun 25 (Prensa Latina) The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will be received by the Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, on his second and last day of visit to the country as part of the efforts to strengthen economic and trade relations.
(2023-06-25). Polls open for Guatemala's general elections. plenglish.com In the Don Bosco School, in this capital city, the Supreme Electoral Court scheduled an opening ceremony with the presence of the authorities of this entity, presided by its president, Irma Palencia. | Voters will be able to vote until 17: 00 hours, local time, to determine a new president, vice-president, 160 deputies to the Congress, 20 to the Central American Parliament and 340 municipal mayors for the period 2024-2028. In total, 90,708 people are invited to participate. | The TSE will release the preliminary results as of 21: 00, local time, and the scrutiny Hearings are scheduled from the 26th of June 26 unti…
(2023-06-25). Yes, We Have Home-Grown Fascists. tomdispatch.com One day when I was about six, I was walking with my dad in New York City. We noticed that someone had stuck little folded squares of paper under the windshield wipers of the cars parked on the street beside us. My father picked one up and read it. I saw his face grow dark with anger. "What is it, Papa?" "It's a message from people who think that all Jews should be killed." This would have been in the late 1950s, a time when the Nazi extermination of millions of Jews in Europe was still fresh in the American consciousness. Not, you might have thought, a good season for sowing murderous antisemitism in lower Manhat…
(2023-06-25). Bitcoin Price and Black Swan Events. southfront.org 
SPONSORED: | Illustrative Image | Like any other financial asset, Bitcoin is susceptible to black swan events, which can impact its price and demand. In this article, we explore the relationship between Bitcoin and black swan events, and how rare events can affect Bitcoin's demand and supply. Bitcoin price keeps on changing but if you have a grip on basics of the market, you can get the most out of this. Try using
(2023-06-25). Military Situation In Donbass On June 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Nevskoye; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Serebryansky; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Avdeevka; | The AFU made slight advances near Klishchiivka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Makarivka; | Clashes between Russia…
(2023-06-25). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On June 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Fighting is ongoing near the village of Makarivka; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Robotyne; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Kushugum; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions in Velikaya Novosyolka; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Gulyaipole; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Orikhiv; | Up to 170 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 tank, 4 armored vehicles, 3 motor vehicles, 3 howitzers were destroyed i…
(2023-06-25). Military Situation In Syria On June 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On June 25, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On June 25, an IED blast targeted vehicle of a commander of Turkish-backed SNA faction near Afrin; | On June 25, unknown gunmen reportedly attacked a HQ of pro-Iranian groups in Abu Kamal city with machine guns; | On June 25, unknown gunmen reportedly attacked a SAA vehicle in the Muzayrib area. Four SAA servicemen allegedly were ki…
(2023-06-25). Military Situation In Yemen On June 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-06-25). The Effects of Market Manipulation on Oil Prices. southfront.org 
SPONSORED: | Illustrative Image | The global oil market is a complex and ever-changing system that is influenced by various factors. One of the most significant factors affecting the prices of crude oil is the balance of supply and demand, which can be influenced by geopolitical events, economic conditions, and market speculation. | However, market manipulation is a factor that is often overlooked when analyzing oil prices. Market manipulation is the deliberate distortion of prices or supply to achieve a…
(2023-06-25). What Will Happen If BTC Replaces The Fiat Currency — Challenges & Possible Scenarios. southfront.org 
SPONSORED: | Illustrative Image | BTC operates on a decentralized network, offering transparency, lower transaction fees, and protection against inflation. However, there are challenges to widespread adoption, including regulatory barriers and resistance from governments and financial institutions. This expert article will explore Challenges to BTC replacing fiat currency and possible scenarios If BTC replaces fiat currency. Before we get deep into topics, here is a pro tool for BTC trading. Try…
(2023-06-25). Why Bitcoin is a Smart Investment in Today's Market. southfront.org 
(2023-06-25). Will the Rising Popularity of Stablecoins Affect the Value of Bitcoin? southfront.org 
SPONSORED: | Illustrative Image | Stablecoins are digital assets that are designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to a stable asset, such as the U.S. dollar. This has led to questions about the potential impact of stablecoins on the value of Bitcoin. In this expert article, we will explore the relationship between stablecoins and Bitcoin and examine whether stablecoins pose a threat to Bitcoin's dominance in the cryptocurrency market. You might be into trading BTC trading and this tool can really…
(2023-06-25). New Videos Show Recent Strikes On HTS Logistic Bases, Drone Workshops In Syria's Greater Idlib. southfront.org 
A Russian Su-24 takes off on a combat mission at Hemeimeem airbase, Syria, on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. IMAGE: AP PHOTO/VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV | On June 25, videos surfaced online showing some of the recent Russian airstrikes and Syrian artillery strikes that hit positions of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its allies in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | The strikes reportedly targeted logistic bases and drone workshops of the terrorist groups, who escalated their attacks earlier this…
(2023-06-25). Secret Of Stability Of Royal Court Of Jordan Revealed. southfront.org 
Written by Damir Nazarov | At the end of May 2023, the Hezbollah Brigade revealed details of the stability of the Hashemite monarchy. It turns out that all this time Iraq has
(2023-06-25). President Maduro Affirms Venezuela's Resolute Stand Against Empire on Carabobo Battle Anniversary" orinocotribune.com To commemorate Bolivarian Army Day and the 202nd anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo, President Nicolás Maduro has asserted that Venezuela will never surrender to any empire. | "Here we are, 202 years later, with the same spirit, with the same love for our homeland, and telling the empires of the world: Venezuela will not surrender to any empire, Venezuela is heading towards the century of power," President Maduro said on Saturday, June 24, during the official event for the commemoration of the historic Battle of Carabobo, held at the Paseo Monumental del Campo de Carabobo, in Carabobo state. | Maduro highlight…
(2023-06-25). Neoliberalism Sucked Senegal Dry. Now Its Democracy Is at Stake. truthout.org After the arrest of the progressive-leaning opposition leader Ousmane Sonko in Senegal, protesters and dissatisfied segments of the political left have taken to the streets. In this exclusive Truthout interview, James Genova discusses the history and political culture of Senegal and talks about the root causes of the ongoing protests and the current crises unfolding in the country. |
(2023-06-25). Blinken on Russia Crisis: 'We Haven't Seen the Last Act'. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggested on Sunday that the US was expecting more unrest in Russia following Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's two-day uprising. "I think we're in the midst of a moving picture. We haven't seen the last act. We're watching it very closely and carefully," Blinken told CBS News on Sunday. When asked …
(2023-06-25). Reports Say US Intelligence Knew Prigozhin Was Planning Mutiny in Russia. news.antiwar.com Several US media outlets are claiming that US intelligence was aware Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was planning to take military action against Russia's defense establishment before his short-lived uprising began on Friday. According to a report from The New York Times, US intelligence officials briefed senior military and Biden administration officials on Wednesday about Prigozhin's …
(2023-06-25). Taiwan Says Chinese Warplanes Came Close to Island's 24-Mile Zone. news.antiwar.com The Taiwanese Defense Ministry said that eight Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) warplanes came close to Taiwan's contiguous zone, which extends 24 nautical miles off the island's coast. Since then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) visited Taiwan in August, PLA warplanes have regularly crossed the median line, an informal barrier that separates the two sides of …
(2023-06-25). Ukraine Says F-16 Training for Ukrainian Pilots Will Start in July. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said Saturday that training for Ukrainian pilots on US-made F-16 fighter jets should begin next month. "The designated persons have been identified, the program will be prescribed by the beginning of July, it will be announced, (and) I can optimistically say that training will begin in July already," Reznikov said, according …
(2023-06-25). US Aircraft Carrier Makes Rare Port Call in Vietnam. news.antiwar.com The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan docked in Da Nang, Vietnam, on Sunday for a six-day visit to the country amid rising tensions between the US and China in the region. The Ronald Reagan's port call marks only the third time a US aircraft carrier has visited the country since the end of the Vietnam …
(2023-06-25). A Wild, Conspiratorial, Fantastical View of World Politics: Might It Be True? scheerpost.com 
The modus operandi of the Deep State is to prepare the ground for destruction of any nation deemed a threat and to neutralize those individuals, foreign and domestic, considered a danger to the Controllers' agenda.
(2023-06-25). Big Dairy Is Milking California Dry. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-25). Meet the Indigenous Women Taking on Corruption in Guatemala's Elections. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-25). Prigozhin Uprise Collapses, Putin in Control, Prigozhin Agrees to Exile in Belarus, Wagner Under MoD. scheerpost.com 
By Alexander Mercouris / YouTube Editor's Note: We are posting this account of the Wagner conflict because, according to Michael Brenner, a professor Emeritus of International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh and a Fellow of the Center for Transatlantic Relations at SAIS/Johns Hopkins who has written extensively about the Ukrainian proxy war,"This is the …
(2023-06-25). Seymour Hersh: The Book I Never Gave Dan Ellsberg. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-25). The Power of Sports: Tackling Gender Stereotypes in Hong Kong. scheerpost.com 
The most recent report of the World Economic Forum paints a rather dim picture of gender inequality worldwide. According to current research, it will take 132 years to close the global gender gap. Alicia Lui from the initiative Women in Sports Empowered Hong Kong (WISE) works with youth to approach this problem in Hong Kong and agreed to share a few valuable insights with Pressenza contributor, Chris Hoellriegl.
(2023-06-25). Why Julian Assange Must Be Freed. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-25). Meet BlackRock, the New Great Vampire Squid, "Global Financial Giant" globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on January 23, 2020 | BlackRock is a global financial giant with customers in 100 countries and its tentacles in major asset classes all over the world; and it now manages the spigots to trillions …
(2023-06-25). World Economic Forum Adviser Claims the Planet No Longer Needs the 'Vast Majority' of the Population. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-25). Global Planned Financial Tsunami Has Just Begun. globalresearch.ca Green Energy mandates are driving this inflation crisis: global shortages of fertilizers, soaring prices of natural gas, grain supply losses, coupled with the global snowballing of defaults, bankruptcies, amid a soaring inflation.
(2023-06-25). Prigozhin's Wagner PMC Rebellion against Vladimir Putin. How it All Started. globalresearch.ca In an important "as a concerted effort between Wagner, the Ukrainian intelligence service, and their Western sponsors … | Prigozhin is working on behalf of foreign intelligence Services carrying out their …
(2023-06-25). Environment coalition protests NT Labor's plans for more gas. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-06-25). Family of man NSW Police shot dead in 2019 calls for justice, reforms. greenleft.org.au
(2023-06-25). Ecosocialist Bookshelf, June 2023. greenleft.org.au 
From peasant farms to world history to cities in crisis, Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents six important new books for greens and reds.
(2023-06-25). The Military Situation In The Ukraine. Jacques Baud. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-25). Cuba congratulates Mozambique on Independence Day. plenglish.com Through its Twitter profile, the Cuban Foreign Ministry confirmed its willingness to continue strengthening the existing ties of friendship and cooperation in various sectors. | Diplomatic relations between Cuba and Mozambique were established at the very moment when the African nation achieved its independence, on June 25, 1975, and since then, they have developed a close collaboration in areas such as medical assistance, education, agriculture, and in training of human resources. | Finally, Mozambique maintains an unequivocal position against the US blockade on Cuba, which it expresses every year with its vote,…
(2023-06-25). Four policemen killed in armed attack in Syria. plenglish.com Damascus, Jun 25 (Prensa Latina) Four Syrian police officers were killed today and another was wounded in an attack in the province of Deraa, some 100 kilometers south of the capital.
(2023-06-25). Pope Francis condemns massacre in Honduran women's prison. plenglish.com Rome, Jun 25 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis said today that he was "very sad about the events that took place a few days ago at the Tamara Women's Prison in Honduras," where 46 inmates were killed on Tuesday.
(2023-06-25). Security is maintained in El Salvador. plenglish.com The statistics represent eight consecutive days without murders due to the actions of criminal groups. | This month surpassed the numbers of June of the previous year, which registered 15 days with no murders in the country, according to the report of the National Civil Police. | The government attributes this improvement to the application of the Territorial Control Plan and the exception regime, both legal tools that helped to combat homicides, extortion and crimes against property, which allowed the sum of 393 days without deaths due to gang violence since President Nayib Bukele has been in office. The governm…
(2023-06-25). Two dead and one missing due to weather condition in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jun 25 (Prensa Latina) Two people died and one is missing as a result of the weather system that hit today the center-south of Chile, where floods, damage to homes and road closures are reported.
(2023-06-25). Charter Schools Push Right-Wing Indoctrination at Taxpayer Expense. truthout.org Charges that public schools are subjecting children to leftwing indoctrination are proving to be mostly over-hyped or not at all based in fact. Yet, there's evidence, according to a new report, that a fast-growing sector of the charter school industry is engaged in indoctrination, only, in this case, the schools are instructing children in white, conservative ideology. The report… |
(2023-06-25). Where Did this "New World Order" Coup Come From? The Rockefeller's "Social Engineering Project" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-25). Montana Derailment Raises Safety Concerns for Proposed Railway on Colorado River. truthout.org A freight train derailment and the collapse of a bridge over the Yellowstone River in Montana on Saturday raised alarm as several cars carrying asphalt and molten sulfur tumbled into the river, prompting officials to take emergency measures at nearby water plants. The incident also brought to mind for some critics the Biden administration's plan to move forward with a railway project along the… |
(2023-06-25). Oregon County Sues Fossil Fuel Industry Over Deadly 2021 Heat Wave. truthout.org It's been nearly two years to the day since a freak heat wave obliterated temperature records across the Pacific Northwest. Portland reached a blistering 116 degrees on June 28, 2021, with the heat melting streetcar power cables, buckling pavement, and killing an estimated 69 people in Multnomah County. About 800 people died across Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Now… |
(2023-06-25). Rebellion Pulls Back From Moscow, Wagner Group Retreats to Belarus in Deal. truthout.org Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner private army has pulled back from their advance into Moscow on Saturday, agreeing to retreat towards Belarus in a deal struck that will spare them prosecution for their rebellion. After previously stating that his army had no intention of backing down, the fray fizzled out rather quickly, with Prigozhin later stating that he wished to avoid bloodshed. |
(2023-06-25). The Western Left Must Reject Anti-China Propaganda and Join the Progressive Global Trend. orinocotribune.com By Jenny Clegg — Jun 20, 2023 | What follows is the text of a speech given by veteran British peace activist and China specialist Jenny Clegg at the launch event in London for Carlos Martinez's book The East is Still Red: Chinese socialism in the 21st century. | Summarizing the key points of the book, Jenny highlights in particular the escalating New Cold War and anti-China rhetoric in the West. "China is being presented as an existential threat to the Western way of life so as to prepare a climate for war." | Beyond the obvious dangers of preparing a climate for war, Jenny points out that the incessant lies…
(2023-06-25). World War III Has Already Begun, but the Truth Is Being Withheld from the Public Until the Very Last Moment. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-25). PSL Statement: The Failed Coup in Russia. liberationnews.org 
An attempted coup directed against Russia's military forces has ended. The leader of the coup attempt, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has agreed to leave Russia.
(2023-06-25). Creating Havoc in Moscow: Wagner's PMC "Short-Lived" Rebellion against Putin. Who Was Behind It? globalresearch.ca What Evgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) really wanted to achieve with his short-lived "rebellion" is unclear as of now. | A mutiny — for what? To create havoc in Moscow? To please the West? …
(2023-06-25). Climate change fanatics demand a new financial system. expose-news.com The climate change cult is not only paving the way for the destruction of healthcare and scaring our children to death, but it is also demanding a new international monetary system because …
(2023-06-25). It wasn't "bird flu" that killed wild birds in Europe last spring, it was radiation sickness. expose-news.com "It is striking: the areas with colonies that were heavily affected by bird flu last year remained vacant this year, including those of Waterdunen (ZL), Wagejot and De Petten on Texel (NH), …
(2023-06-25). Japan experiences super excess mortality post-vaccination campaigns. expose-news.com In March 2023, Joel Smally wrote a scathing attack on Japanese Covidians for not recognising the elephant in the room: the "super excess" mortality post-vaccination campaigns. Yesterday he provided an update on …
(2023-06-25). Sixteen years ago, the United Nations was told that chemtrails are bad for agriculture and bad for natural resources. expose-news.com In 2007, Dr. Rosalind Peterson gave a presentation at the United Nations in which she stated that chemtrails form man-made clouds that trap warmth in the atmosphere, exacerbate global warming, contribute to …
(2023-06-25). The "Wagner Coup" Failure, The Transparent Misinformation Complex & The Transgender Movement Facade. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (6/25/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-06-25). Prigozhin's Wagner PMC Gambit: Failed "Moscow Maidan"? Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca In the 1997 Disney animated musical fantasy film, Hercules, there is a particularly catchy number, Zero to Hero, which describes the rise of the star of the film from a clumsy boy into a strong and capable man. In the …
(2023-06-25). Video: The Wagner Group Insurgency Directed against President Putin. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca Judge Napolitano interviews Scott Ritter on recent developments in Russia, following the insurgency of the Wagner Mercenary Group directed against President Putin. | According to press reports, the Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin: | "Ordered his troops to march towards Moscow to …
(2023-06-25). Unelected board just raised rent for over two million New York City tenants. liberationnews.org 
On June 21, New York City raised the rent for over two million tenants.
(2023-06-25). Putin Condemns Threats by Wagner Group Leader, Reaches Agreement. orinocotribune.com On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a message to the nation regarding the situation created by the Wagner group after its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, was accused of trying to organize an armed "insurrection." Putin described Prigozhin's actions as a "military mutiny" and pointed out that any revolt is "a deadly threat." Hours earlier, Prigozhin accused the Russian Army of shelling one of his camps and called for an uprising against the military command amid the military operation in Ukraine, in which the Wagner group is participating. | "We faced a betrayal. Exorbitant ambition led to a betrayal o…
(2023-06-25). PfizerGate: Official Government Reports prove Hundreds of Thousands of People Are Dying Every Single Week Due to COVID-19 Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-25). Secret CDC Reports confirm .6 Million American Children & Young Adults have died since the FDA approved the COVID-19 Vaccine. expose-news.com
(2023-06-25). Dr. Naomi Wolf Uncovers Pfizer's Depopulation Agenda, as Evidenced by Its Own Documents. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-25). UC Berkeley Holds Thousands of Native Remains Despite Repatriation Requests. truthout.org European colonialism, in the course of its centuries-long project to subjugate the Indigenous inhabitants of North America, has so relentlessly persecuted Native peoples that peace has been denied them even in death. In the path of a continental genocide trails a further insult: White archaeologists have ransacked Native graves by the thousands, exhuming bodies and stealing countless items of… |
(2023-06-25). Protests Against Anti-Immigrant Laws to Continue. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-06-25). 'Stop Cop City' Week of Action Day 2: Rematriating Mvskoke Land; Hardcore Benefit Show. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-06-25). 'Stop Cop City' Week of Action Begins: Day 1. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-06-25). Prigozhin Headed for Belarus After Ending 'Insurrection'. news.antiwar.com This is an updated version of a previous article. Russia's Wagner Group has called off its march on Moscow and agreed to stand down after launching a two-day mutiny and seizing a military base in the city of Rostov-on-Don. The Kremlin said it would drop all charges against the company and its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, …
(2023-06-25). The failed coup in Russia: Causes and consequences. wsws.org A coup attempt led by Evgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the Russian Wagner mercenary force, collapsed in the evening hours of Saturday, local time.
(2023-06-25). A wrecking operation?: Warner Brothers Discovery initiates new round of layoffs, targets Turner Classic Movies. wsws.org The changes at TCM have provoked an outpouring of criticism and opposition on social media, including from various prominent Hollywood filmmakers.
(2023-06-25). Federal judge rebukes monitor for withholding details of protests over UAW election. wsws.org The fact that the judge chose to take up the monitor in such a blunt and public manner testifies to a high level of concern over the illegitimacy of the election.
(2023-06-25). A iminente extradicao de Julian Assange e a morte do jornalismoPublicado originalmente por Patria Latina. strategic-culture.org By Chris HEDGES | O juiz da Suprema Corte Jonathan Swift — que anteriormente trabalhou para uma variedade de agências governamentais britânicas como advogado e disse que os seus clientes favoritos sà£o "as agências de seguranàßa e inteligência" — rejeitou duas petiàßàµes de apelaàßà£o dos advogados de Julian Assange contra a sua extradiàßà£o na semana passada. A ordem de extradiàßà£o foi assinada em junho passado pela Secretária do Interior do Reino Unido, Priti Patel. A equipe legal de Julian deu entrada numa petiàßà£o final de a…
(2023-06-25). Polish-German Dispute On The Rise. southfront.org 
(2023-06-25). Ukraine's Accusations Against Moscow About ZNPP — Preparation For False Flag? southfront.org 
Written by Lucas Leiroz, journalist, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, geopolitical consultant | As well known, the Kiev regime has been carrying out irresponsible attacks against the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) since
(2023-06-25). Monday 7/3: Rally On Julian's Birthday To Free Julian Assange & IFJ Journalist Mumia Abu-jamal. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza | Across The Street From Ferry Building | San Francisco…
(2023-06-25). Saturday 6/24: What's your beef? A walking tour addressing your social justice grief. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | (meet in the lobby)…
(2023-06-25). Guatemalans vote for new president. america.cgtn.com 
Voters in Guatemala voted Sunday on a successor to President Alejandro Giammattei. The winner will take office next January. Top campaign issues for those in Central America's most populated nation include inflation and corruption. But with many opposition candidates eliminated from the race, observers …
(2023-06-25). Morning Commute 6/25/2023. podcasters.spotify.com What's up folks, little check in episode a bit more laid back, talking about some workplace stuffs and some general organizing ideas…
(2023-06-25). Saturday 6/24: Rainbow Oasis: Pride Celebration Hang-Out w/ Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired. indybay.org Hosted at LightHouse Headquarters | Making SF PRIDE accessible for blind & visually impaired…
(2023-06-25). Thursday 6/22: Pride, Prejudice & Corporate P.R: Corporate Capitalism and Anti-LGBTQIA+ Hate. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2023-06-25). Most EU Hydrogen Projects Risk Prolonging Use Of Fossil Fuels. popularresistance.org The European Commission is facing calls to assess the climate impact of scores of proposed hydrogen projects after data revealed that 90 percent of them could be used to prolong the use of planet-warming natural gas. | Companies operating Europe's existing natural gas infrastructure are seeking to preserve the value of their assets by converting them to carry clean-burning hydrogen to power homes and industry in line with legally-binding climate targets. | But the data compiled by Brussels-based research and advocacy group Food & Water Action Europe, and shared with DeSmog, shows that 57 percent of 147 hydro…
(2023-06-25). Call for Cuba in front of the White House. plenglish.com Washington, Jun 25 (Prensa Latina) With a march and rally in front of the White House today concludes a week of solidarity with Cuba that will be expressed in more than 30 cities in the United States and other parts of the world.
(2023-06-25). Prigozhin Blinked After Putin Mercifully Gave Him A Final Chance To Save His Life. thealtworld.com
(2023-06-25). Russia's "Civil War" Evaporates as Ukraine's Offensive Enters Week 4. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for June 25, 2023: | — Ukraine's offensive enters its 4th week with the line of contact relatively unchanged and having suffered immense losses; | — Western governments and commentators have been increasingly calling for more "wonder weapons" and even Western military intervention as prospects dim for Ukraine; | — The Wagner mutiny in Rostov, southern Russia was an ill-conceived gamble by Wagner's figurehead Yevgeny Prigozhin; | — The crisis resolved itself within 24 hours with Prigozhin's exile to Belarus and Wagner forces being fully integrated into the Russ…
(2023-06-25). Key work list outlines 164 initiatives aimed at improving free trade zones. ecns.cn China has released a key work list for its pilot free trade zones (2023-2025) aimed at promoting high-quality growth, according to a statement by the Ministry of Commerce on Sunday.
(2023-06-25). Comicomment: When will the U.S. dollar hegemony come to an end?>. ecns.cn By weaponizing the U.S. dollar's global currency influence, the United States has revealed its irresponsible and extremely selfish nature.
(2023-06-25). (W.E. Talk) The Fundamental Nature of Chinese Civilization (1). ecns.cn
(2023-06-25). World's largest hydro-solar power plant enters first phase. ecns.cn The first phase of the world's largest hydro-solar power plant, also the world's highest power station of its kind, entered full operation in China on Sunday, according to its operator State Development and Investment Corp.
(2023-06-25). Tibetan football team joins lively Village Super League in Guizhou. ecns.cn Sonam Puncog and his Gesar King football teammates traveled over 1,600 kilometers from Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Qinghai Province to participate in the Village Super League, or "Cun Chao" in Chinese, in Rongjiang County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province on Friday.
(2023-06-25). In Numbers: China sees 100 mln domestic tourist trips during Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ecns.cn Days of high temperatures in most parts of China and the rainy season in the southern parts of the country did not affect people's enthusiasm for travel during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday.
(2023-06-25). Fuxing bullet train starts trial operation on Qinghai-Tibet line. ecns.cn The Xining-Golmud section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway in northwest China commenced trial operation on Friday.
(2023-06-25). Pro-Palestine activists protest ex-Israeli PM Canada visit. english.almayadeen.net Pro-Palestinian activists have taken to the streets of Toronto to protest against former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's visit to Canada.
(2023-06-25). U.S. Intelligence Agencies Advance Disinformation About Chinese Spy Base in Cuba to Gain Support for Cruel Embargo Costing Cubans $455 Million Per Month. covertactionmagazine.com After having lied about WMDs, Russia Gate, chemical weapons in Syria and so many other things, the U.S. intelligence community is now advancing the lie that Cuba is hosting a Chinese spy base that enables China to spy on the U.S. The Wall Street Journal reported on June 8 that China and Cuba had reached …
(2023-06-25). Ukrainian Counteroffensive a Dud as War Hawk Predictions Are Wrong Again. covertactionmagazine.com Biden Not Getting Pre-Election Battlefield Victory He Was Hoping For In a song that he wrote about the Korean War, the great American folk singer Woody Guthrie mocked General Douglas MacArthur and Defense Secretary Robert Lovett for promising that U.S. troops would be home by Christmas, emphasizing that MacArthur and Lovett had not actually specified …
(2023-06-25). Russia's Academy Award Winning Performance For Best Coup, Prigozhin Scores Best Actor. sonar21.com 
What if the Prigozhin "Coup" is Maskirovka? I want to explore that possibility. Earlier today (Saturday on the east coast of the U.S.) I was sketching out a piece with…
(2023-06-25). Think abortion is legal in Great Britain? rs21.org.uk Marx in the anthropocene.
(2023-06-25). Replacing the Capitalist Dream of AI-Driven Profits. socialistproject.ca 
Artificial intelligence (AI) and how it's going to change the world is a popular topic of conversation these days. There is concern that it will generate ever-more deceptive Then there's the seemingly…
(2023-06-25). Minuto a minuto del conflicto en torno al grupo Wagner en Rusia. telesurtv.net En la capital rusa y en las provincias de Moscú y de Vorónezh se impuso el régimen de operación antiterrorista.
(2023-06-25). Venezuela, Nicaragua y Cuba expresan su apoyo al Gobierno ruso. telesurtv.net En sendos comunicados, los Gobierno venezolanos y nicaragüense se manifestaron sobre la amenaza que lanzó el grupo militar Wagner de avanzar hacia Moscú, pero fue desactivado.
(2023-06-25). Organizaciones y comunidades se mantienen en pie de lucha en Jujuy. telesurtv.net Se reportan cortes de rutas. Parte del sector docente aprueba oferta salarial. Trabajadores de salud exigen remuneraciones dignas.
(2023-06-25). Colapso de puente provoca caída de tren a un río en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las autoridades de Montana adoptaron medidas de emergencia en las plantas de tratamiento de agua debido al posible vertido de sustancias peligrosas.
(2023-06-25). Con irregularidades avanzan elecciones generales en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Si alguno de los candidatos presidenciales no obtiene el 50 por ciento más uno de los votos, habrá segunda vuelta el próximo 20 de agosto.
(2023-06-25). Barbados PM Mottley Holds Talks With Chinese Premier Li. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, who is on an official visit in Beijing. | RELATED: | "Barbados is a good friend and partner of China in the Caribbean region," he pointed out, noting that the Asian nation is ready to work with Barbados to promote the joint construction of a high-quality Belt and Road, and enhance exchanges and cooperation related to the economy,…
(2023-06-25). Chile Decrees State of Catastrophe Due to Floods. telesurenglish.net Chile has decreed a state of catastrophe in several regions due to severe flooding in the center and south of the country caused by a storm this weekend. | RELATED: | The Minister of the Interior, Carolina Toha, announced this Saturday the "decree of catastrophe zone in all the affected regions, from Valparaíso to Biobío." | According to the official, the measure "allows that once the emergency resources that are foreseen have…
(2023-06-25). Earth Has Two Swinhoe's Softshell Turtles Left. telesurenglish.net Many wept for the death of Lonesome George, the last known survivor of the Pinta Island tortoise subspecies, about a decade ago. Yet, here comes an even more desperate truth: the Earth's last two Swinhoe's softshell turtles (Rafetus swinhoei) are both males, starting a cruel countdown on the species' extinction. | RELATED: | Critically endangered as listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)…
(2023-06-25). Greece: Landslide Victory for Conservative New Democracy Party. telesurenglish.net Greece's conservative New Democracy party won Sunday's legislative elections, gaining a comfortable parliamentary majority that will allow it to form a government for a second four-year term. | RELATED: | Nearly complete results showed Kyriakos Mitsotakis' party with 40.56 percent of the vote, while his main rival, Alexis Tsipras of the leftist Syriza party, got 17.83 percent. | The New Democracy Party thus secured 158 seats in…
(2023-06-25). Guatemala Update: Candidate Mulet Accuses the Ruling Party. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, around 9.3 million Guatemalans will elect a president, vice president, 160 legislators, 20 legislators for the Central American Parliament, and 340 municipal authorities. Nineteen politicians compete to reach the Presidency. | RELATED: | Among them, former First Lady Sandra Torres, former United Nations official Edmond Mulet, and Zuri Rios, the daughter of former dictator Efrain Rios-Montt, lead the latest voting intention polls. Below are the major ev…
(2023-06-25). Guatemalan General Elections Kick Off. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, around 9.3 million Guatemalans will decide their future for the next four years through the celebration of general elections. | RELATED: | During these elections, they will choose a president, vice president, 160 legislators, 20 legislators for the Central American Parliament, and 340 municipal authorities. | This electoral process has been the most controversial since the establishment of democracy in 1…
(2023-06-25). Irregularities Reported in Guatemala's Presidential Elections. telesurenglish.net 9.3 million Guatemalans are registered for the elections in which the country's next president and vice president, deputies to the Congress, representatives of the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) and mayors will be elected. | There were problems with the opening of four polling places in San Jose del Golfo. Jun. 25, 2023.
(2023-06-25). Massacre in San Pedro Sula Prompts Curfew in Honduras. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Honduran President Xiomara Castro decreed a "special curfew" in the Choloma and San Pedro Sula municipalities, where eleven people were killed in a billard hall. | RELATED: | "Multiple operations, raids, captures, and checkpoints begin 24 hours a day, applying a special curfew for Choloma from this day on," Castro tweeted. | In San Pedro Sula, the second largest city in Honduras, near Choloma, the curfew will begin on July 4 an…
(2023-06-25). Polling Stations Close in Guatemala. telesurenglish.net Polling stations closed this Sunday at 18.00 local time in Guatemala, as established by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), and from now on, vote counting takes place. | RELATED: | More than 9.3 million Guatemalans were summoned to the polls to elect their president and vice president, as well as a total of 160 deputies to Congress, 20 representatives to the Central American Parliament, and 340 municipal mayors thr…
(2023-06-25). Russia Endeavors to Defuse Wagner Rebellion. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Russia appears to have stabilized the situation after the country's Wagner private military group was accused of attempting to launch an armed rebellion. | RELATED: | A compromise was reached between Moscow and Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner group, through the mediation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on late Saturday. | The incident did not cause a major disorder in Russian society and people's life in Moscow and…
(2023-06-25). Sudan Welcomes UN Rights Chief Condemning Paramilitary Forces. telesurenglish.net Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday welcomed the UN human rights chief's condemnation of atrocities committed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in West Darfur state. | RELATED: | "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the statement of the spokesperson of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, who directly condemned the rebel militia for its atrocities in West Darfur state,"
(2023-06-25). Train Loaded With Toxic Chemicals Falls Into a River in Montana. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, a freight train fell into the Yellowstone River in the state of Montana after parts of a bridge collapsed. There were no reports of injuries after the incident. | RELATED: | The incident occurred at approximately 6: 00 a.m. on the rail bridge that crosses the Yellowstone River in Montana's Stillwater County. | "The bridge collapsed, and there are multiple rail cars… We have not determined the cause of the de…
(2023-06-25). UN Commission Addresses Organized Crime in Sahel Region. telesurenglish.net The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) convened an ambassadorial-level meeting in New York to tackle the issue of organized crime in Africa's Sahel region. | RELATED: | "The security situation in the Sahel continued to be marked by terrorism and violent extremist groups frequently targeting border areas," said Ivan Simonovic of Croatia, commission chair, citing the United Nations Secretary Antonion Gute…
(2023-06-25). Zimbabwean President Launches Campaign for 2nd Term. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is also leader of the ruling ZANU PF party, launched his party's election campaign in preparation for the Aug. 23 elections. He came to power in 2017 and is seeking a second five-year term as president | RELATED: | Addressing thousands of supporters who had congregated for the ruling party's first rally in Chipinge, about 440 km from the capital Harare, Mnangagwa urged hi…
(2023-06-25). Michael Palin in the DPRK: a western exceptionalism showcase. thecommunists.org This article is reproduced from the Class Consciousness Project, with thanks. ***** This article was prompted by an awful piece of BBC propaganda, entitled Michael Palin in North Korea. If you want to understand western exceptionalism, watch this programme, first with and then without sound, because the only part of this presentation that makes the …
(2023-06-25). Rematriating Mvskoke Land: A Community Conversation with Mekko Chebon Kernell. unicornriot.ninja
