(2023-01-19). US May Help Ukraine Launch An Offensive On Crimea. scheerpost.com By Caitlin Johnstone / Substack In a new article titled "U.S. Warms to Helping Ukraine Target Crimea," the New York Times reports that the Biden administration now believes Kyiv may need to launch an offensive on the territory that Moscow has considered a part of the Russian Federation since 2014, "even if such a move …
(2023-01-19). Israel and the Russia-Ukraine (NATO) military conflict. journal-neo.org With multiple objectives in its target list, Israel's new Netanyahu administration is becoming a key player in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine (Russia-NATO) military conflict. Israel, in other words, is far from neutral. In fact, it has many objectives, and the Netanyahu administration — which is very well connected both with Washington and Moscow — sees the …
(2023-01-19). US May Help Ukraine Launch An Offensive On Crimea. scheerpost.com By Caitlin Johnstone / Substack In a new article titled "U.S. Warms to Helping Ukraine Target Crimea," the New York Times reports that the Biden administration now believes Kyiv may need to launch an offensive on the territory that Moscow has considered a part of the Russian Federation since 2014, "even if such a move …
(2023-01-19). Israel and the Russia-Ukraine (NATO) military conflict. journal-neo.org With multiple objectives in its target list, Israel's new Netanyahu administration is becoming a key player in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine (Russia-NATO) military conflict. Israel, in other words, is far from neutral. In fact, it has many objectives, and the Netanyahu administration — which is very well connected both with Washington and Moscow — sees the …
(2023-01-19). The Polish Leadership's Warnings About Ukraine's Potential Defeat Should be Taken Seriously. "Might become Prelude to World War III" globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-19). Iran's unrest triggers explosion of fake news. thegrayzone.com Some of the most incendiary accusations made against Iran's government by corporate media, celebrity influencers and Western leaders in the past months are little more than fabrications. And most remain uncorrected. Protests in Iran that ostensibly began as a reaction to the death of a woman in police custody in September 2022 have prompted unprecedented international opposition to its government, not only from the usual Western, Israeli and Saudi suspects, but from celebrity social media influencers with no previous record …
(2023-01-19). IAEA completing stationing of missions at Ukraine's nuclear plants. ecns.cn The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is finalizing the stationing of permanent missions at Ukrainian nuclear power plants (NPPs), the Ukrainian government press service reported Wednesday.
(2023-01-19). US "likely" to send long-range missiles to Ukraine. wsws.org The United States will "likely" announce that it is sending long-range missiles with a range of over 100 miles to Ukraine this week, US officials told Politico.
(2023-01-19). Will Lula Go the Way of Peru's Ousted Left Wing President Pedro Castillo? covertactionmagazine.com Danger lurks with election of large number of pro-Bolsonaro governors and radicalization of Bolsonaro's supporters who refuse to accept election results. The impeachment of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was "carried out within the constitutional framework." This comment was offered not by Lisa Kenna, the current U.S. Ambassador to Peru and former CIA agent, but by …
(2023-01-19). Richest 1% Took 2/3rds of Global Wealth Since 2020 — Twice as Much as 99% of Population Earned. scheerpost.com In 2020 and 2021, the wealthiest 1% of the world's population took nearly two-thirds of all new wealth — six times greater than the wealth made by the poorest 90% of workers. And while billionaires get richer, global poverty is increasing, Oxfam warns.
(2023-01-19). Azerbaijan Blockades Nagorno-Karabakh Region, Angering Armenia & Raising Specter of a New War. democracynow.org We get an update on Azerbaijan's month-long blockade of the disputed area of Nagorno-Karabakh, home to ethnic Armenians in the South Caucasus. Russia, which brokered a ceasefire between the two countries in 2020 following six weeks of intense fighting, says it's ready to send troops to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, but with the Russian military bogged down in a costly war in Ukraine, the country's capacity to enforce a settlement may have changed. We speak with journalist Roubina Margossian, managing editor of the independent news site EVN Report in Armenia, who reported from Nagorno-Karabakh d…
(2023-01-19). Headlines for January 19, 2023. democracynow.org Ice Cores Show Greenland at Warmest Temperature in Over 1,000 Years, "Big Oil Peddled the Big Lie": U.N. Secretary-General Condemns Oil & Gas Execs for Disinformation, At World Economic Forum, Ukraine's President Appeals for Tanks, Biden Administration Readies Shipments of Armored Vehicles for Ukraine, IAEA Places Inspectors at Ukraine's Four Nuclear Power Plants, Belarus Opposition Leader Tried in Absentia for Treason, New York Democrats Narrowly Reject Nominee for Top Judge in Win for Progressives, Microsoft to Cut 10,000 Jobs, Amazon Announces More Layoffs, Gets Cited by OSHA over Unsaf…
(2023-01-19). Toponym and Identity Wars. strategic-culture.org Language is one of many fronts in the war that is being waged against Truth, Goodness, and ultimately Reality by the minions of the Evil One. | Language is one of many fronts in the war that is being waged against Truth, Goodness, and ultimately Reality by the minions of the Evil One. Manoeuvres on that peculiar front pass largely unperceived. Ukraine is a small but symbolically significant sector of that front. Until matters are conclusively settled there, as they must be, light should continue to be shed on the abuses that abound. | An example that deserves particular notice is the deliberate falsification of U…
(2023-01-19). Russian offensive will "be a slaughter" for Ukraine, says former US intelligence officer. infobrics.org Gerasimov's reassignment points to an upcoming major Russian offensive in Ukraine.
(2023-01-19). Ukrainian Interior Minister's Death Leaves Many Questions Unanswered. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-19). What are the chances for peace in Ukraine? indybay.org There must be another way to peace. But there can only be if we stop believing that only weapons or the annexation of foreign territories can bring peace; if we accept that the world does not belong only to the West, that there will be no single world power, the USA, and that the expansion of NATO does not contribute to stability in Europe.
(2023-01-19). Ukraine: Is the Hammer About to Fall? globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-19). Crisis in the Caucasus: two facts you aren't being told. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Crisis in the Caucasus: two facts you aren't being told David Boyajian asserts, 'Armenia is more critical to Russia's security than Ukraine is' Armenia is Russia's sole ally in the Caucasus, a region I've often termed Ground Zero for Cold War 2.0. Without its Armenian partner, Russia would lose the Caucasus and Caspian Sea — and possibly …
(2023-01-19). Kissinger at Davos: prophecy of third world war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92January 18, 2023 Kissinger's "prophecy": It's starting to resemble 1914 Former US Secretary of State diplomat Henry Kissinger wrote an article on whether Russia's attack on Ukraine can be prevented from escalating into World War III. Namely, Kissinger, writing on the subject for the conservative British magazine "D Spectator", stated that the Ukrainian conflict has …
(2023-01-19). Ukraine: massive new U.S. military package includes 1 armored combat vehicles. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Associated PressJanuary 18, 2023 Strykers, Bradleys likely in huge US aid package for Ukraine The U.S. is finalizing a massive package of military aid for Ukraine that U.S. officials say is likely to total as much as $2.6 billion. It's expected to include for the first time nearly 100 Stryker combat vehicles and at least …
(2023-01-19). Ukraine War will not End This Year Nation is Already "De Facto NATO Member" and "Weapons Lab" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukraine War will not End This Year Nation is Already "De Facto NATO Member" and "Weapons Lab" Andy Corbley WASHINGTON D.C. January 16th 2023. In May and December, former Secretary of State Henry Kissenger voiced opinions to the media that the war between Russia and Ukraine should be mediated to a peace agreement as …
(2023-01-19). Davos: Poland pushes NATO allies, partners to provide 100-300 tanks to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioJanuary 19, 2023 PM says Poland wants allies to send up to 100 tanks to Ukraine Poland is working to persuade European allies to send up to 100 battle tanks to support Ukraine's war effort against invading Russian forces, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said. The Polish prime minister told Bloomberg Television at the …
(2023-01-19). Denmark to deliver howitzers, Sweden artillery for Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense PostJanuary 19, 2023 Denmark to Donate 19 French-Made Caesar Howitzers to Ukraine: Govt Denmark said Thursday it would donate 19 French-made Caesar howitzers to Ukraine, including some still on order, following a slew of pledges of heavy weapons from Kyiv's Western allies. *** Earlier on Thursday, Scandinavian neighbor Sweden also announced it was planning …
(2023-01-19). Eurasian war council: NATO top brass discuss Iraq, Kosovo, Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOJanuary 18, 2023 NATO Chiefs of Defence meet in Brussels The Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, and the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Mircea GeoanƒÉ, opened the first meeting of the NATO Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session of 2023 on Wednesday 18 January 2023. This meeting brings together the …
(2023-01-19). Ukraine: Britain adds to tanks with Brimstone missiles used in Iraq, Syria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense PostJanuary 19, 2023 UK to Send 600 Brimstone Missiles to Ukraine Britain on Thursday said it would send 600 Brimstone missiles to war-torn Ukraine…. British Defense Minister Ben Wallace made the announcement after attending a donor meeting with several of his counterparts at Estonia's Tapa military base. "Today I can say we're also going …
(2023-01-19). Top Ukrainian interior ministry officials die in helicopter crash. wsws.org According to Ukrainian officials, the helicopter was on its way to a "hot spot" on the frontline of the war.
(2023-01-19). NYT: US Considering Helping Ukraine Strike Crimea. news.antiwar.com The New York Times reported Wednesday that the US is warming to the idea of helping Ukraine strike Crimea, something the Biden administration has previously avoided due to the risk of provoking a major response from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Citing unnamed US officials, the report said that after months of discussions with Ukrainian officials, …
(2023-01-19). Report: Berlin Will Allow Export of Leopard 2 Tanks to Ukraine If US Sends Its Abrams Tank. news.antiwar.com German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will allow the export of German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine if the US sends its own tanks, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing a German government source. Poland and Finland have both said they're ready to send some of their Leopard tanks to Ukraine, but the export needs Berlin's approval. Germany's vice …
(2023-01-19). Russia Is Escalating its "Special Military Operation". The Appointment of General Gerasimov. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-19). Russian FM commends high-level ties with China. ecns.cn "Russia-China ties are undoubtedly experiencing absolutely the best times in the entire history of these relations," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.
(2023-01-19). Potential Sites for Russian—Chinese Moonbase Near Lunar South Pole Revealed. infobrics.org Two craters near the lunar south pole – Amundsen and Malapert – are thought to harbour water ice for study and use as a resource, researchers reported…
(2023-01-19). BRICS May Decide on Whether to Admit New Members This Year. infobrics.org The BRICS group of nations is formulating criteria for joining the bloc and may decide by the end of this year on whether to admit new nations and who those nations will be, Naledi Pandor, South Africa's foreign minister, said…
(2023-01-19). Eurasia and the Emerging Western Clash. infobrics.org The creation of the EAEU led to the 'four freedoms' of freedom of movement of goods, services, capital, and labor between member states. Unlike the European Union, the EAEU has no transnational political structure and pursues economic rather than political goals…
(2023-01-19). Is American imperial overstretch worsening. infobrics.org The United Stated is now forced to transfer munitions from its secret stockpiles in Israel and South Korea to the Kiev regime, now increasingly reliant on Western weapons.
(2023-01-19). Operation "Gladio" as a new form of confrontation between F. Gàºlen and R. Erdogan. journal-neo.org Over the past 20 years of the new century, for various reasons, relations within the NATO alliance have undergone certain transformations. It should be acknowledged that after the collapse of the Warsaw Pact and the USSR, for some time the threat of nuclear confrontation between the leading powers was lessened. However, this state of global …
(2023-01-19). Stop Felton's Mountain Community Resource Center Driving Homeless Out Into the Rain. indybay.org Charges of cruel, discriminatory, and unnecessary evictions of unhoused folks into survival-threatening weather at Felton's Mountain Community Resource Center have prompted this protest. Two fliers describe the situation and ask the community to respond.
(2023-01-19). Turkish FM Tells Blinken US Should Approve $20 Billion F-16 Deal. news.antiwar.com Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday that the US should approve a $20 billion F-16 sale to Turkey despite objections from some members of Congress. "As we said together before, this is not only for Turkey but also important for NATO and for the United States as well," …
(2023-01-19). They Say: Western smears on China not starting off from facts. ecns.cn
(2023-01-19). Vaccines against COVID-19 mutant strains should be approved as soon as possible: former head of Chinese CDC. ecns.cn Vaccines against the mutant strains of COVID-19 should be approved for use as soon as possible, said Gao Fu, former head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in response to the public's concerns about the epidemic situation in China.
(2023-01-19). Ex-FBI Agent Coleen Rowley Breaks Silence on Leonard Peltier and COINTELPRO. mintpressnews.com Rowley gives us an insider's view of the FBI and how the dark and violent history of COINTELPRO and her personal struggle to free Leonard Peltier.
(2023-01-19). Israel's War Has Always Been About Religion: On Ben Gvir and the Adaptability of Zionism. mintpressnews.com Zionists, whether 'political' like Hertzl or 'Spiritual ' Ha'am' – and now Netanyahu and Ben Gvir – have all used the Jewish religion to achieve the same end, colonizing all historic Palestine and ethnically cleansing its native population.
(2023-01-19). It Has Always Been a "Religious War" dissidentvoice.org In a self-congratulatory article published in the Atlantic in 2017, Yossi Klein Halevi describes Israeli behavior at the just-conquered holy Muslim shrines in Occupied East Jerusalem in 1967 as "an astonishing moment of religious restraint". "The Jewish people had just returned to its holiest site, from which it had been denied access for centuries, only …
(2023-01-19). Israel's has always been a 'Religious War': On Ben-Gvir and the Slipperiness of Zionism. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) In a self-congratulatory article published in the Atlantic in 2017, Yossi Klein Halevi describes Israeli behaviour at the just-conquered holy Muslim shrines in Occupied East Jerusalem in 1967 as "an astonishing moment of religious restraint". "The Jewish people had just returned to its holiest site, from which it had …
(2023-01-19). A look back on three years of China's anti-Covid-19 fight. liberationnews.org As we enter into a new year and a new era of fighting Covid-19—while anticipating the new viruses that will inevitably emerge—the hope is that the world can learn from these hard-earned lessons, act and cooperate using science, not rumors, and embody a spirit of international solidarity, not stigma.
(2023-01-19). My Name Is Tom, And I'm a Tool-Aholic. americanthinker.com The problem with my habit is that, given China's role in it, one risks life, limb, and wallet.
(2023-01-19). China to launch 2 manned spacecraft, one cargo spacecraft in 2023: blue book. ecns.cn China will carry out launch missions of Shenzhou-16, Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft and Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft in 2023, according to the 2022 Blue Book of China Aerospace Science and Technology Activities released Wednesday.
(2023-01-19). China, Vietnam jointly hold cross-border Spring Festival galas. ecns.cn A cross-border Spring Festival gala was held in Hekou Yao Autonomous County of Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan, by China and Vietnam on Wednesday night.
(2023-01-19). Too early to say China has entered 'era of negative population growth': expert. ecns.cn It is too early to say China has entered an "era of negative population growth" since births and deaths may outnumber each other in the next few years, though the trend of negative growth is set, said Yuan Xin, a Chinese population expert from Nankai University.
(2023-01-19). China accelerates building of a green transport network: white paper. ecns.cn China has accelerated the building of a green transport network, with optimizing the structure of energy consumption and improving the efficiency of organization as its priorities.
(2023-01-19). China issues white paper on green development in new era. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office on Thursday released a white paper titled "China's Green Development in the New Era."
(2023-01-19). Specialists eye more stable capital flows. ecns.cn China's cross-border capital flows are expected to become more stable this year following a "generally balanced" situation last year, officials and experts said on Wednesday.
(2023-01-19). Drugs added to reimbursement list. ecns.cn China will add 111 drugs to its national medical reimbursement list this year, with a focus on including treatments for infections, COVID-19 drugs and advanced medications for children's diseases and tumors.
(2023-01-19). Services sector on good track to development. ecns.cn China's services sector is expected to see strong growth momentum this year after renewed hustle and bustle is seen reviving the consumer market amid policies to optimize COVID-19 controls and stabilize the economy.
(2023-01-19). Chinese New Year reception held at UNESCO headquarters. ecns.cn China's permanent delegation to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held a 2023 Chinese New Year reception at headquarters on Wednesday evening.
(2023-01-19). China has set up new-type protected area system: white paper. ecns.cn A new type of protected area (PA) system has been set up in China to promote eco-environmental conservation, according to a white paper released on Thursday.
(2023-01-19). Remarkable progress made in promoting green and low-carbon energy: white paper. ecns.cn China has made remarkable progress in promoting the green and low-carbon energy, with proportion of clean energy sources increasing, according to a white paper released by the State Council Information Office Thursday.
(2023-01-19). Envoy: Set 'guidelines' rather than 'guardrails' for relations. ecns.cn To navigate China-U.S. relations safely and soundly, it's more important to set guidelines than build guardrails, and the two countries should work together to dial up dialogue and cooperation in 2023, a top Chinese envoy said at a Lunar New Year reception in Washington.
(2023-01-19). China's first ice-breaking buoy tender put into service. ecns.cn China's first ice-breaking buoy tender Haixun 156 was recently put into service in north China's Tianjin.
(2023-01-19). China's capital strives to develop into performing arts hub. ecns.cn The city of Beijing has planned to launch more than 4,000 cultural events from Jan. 14 to Feb. 5 for the Chinese Lunar New Year, covering performances of intangible cultural heritages, temple fairs, flower displays, art performances and exhibitions.
(2023-01-19). Royal storehouse ruins found at ancient capital in central China. ecns.cn Ruins of 240 royal storehouses were discovered within the palace at the site of the ancient capital Luoyang city in central China's Henan Province.
(2023-01-19). New COVID-19 variant not detected in China. ecns.cn China has not detected the XAY.2 variant of COVID-19, a hybrid of the AY.45 Delta variant and the BA.4/5 Omicron variant, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.
(2023-01-19). Chinese department will not further negotiate with Pfizer on Paxlovid: insiders. ecns.cn China's National Healthcare Security Administration will not further negotiate with Pfizer on adding Paxlovid to the medical insurance catalog, Chinese financial outlet Yicai quoted an insider as saying on Wednesday.
(2023-01-19). China resumes normal hospital operation: official. ecns.cn The outpatient clinics across China are gradually restoring normal operation, said Guo Yanhong, director of the National Health Commission's health emergency response department on Thursday.
(2023-01-19). Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to all Chinese people. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping extends festive greetings to all Chinese people when he holds virtual talks with the general public from across the country ahead of the Spring Festival in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 18, 2023.
(2023-01-19). Floating flower market greets Spring Festival in Guangzhou. ecns.cn A young woman dressed in traditional Hanfu costume takes part in a cruise parade during the 13th water flower market, a unique tradition during China's Spring Festival in Liwan district of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 18, 2023.
(2023-01-19). Rabbit themed exhibition kicks off at National Museum of China. ecns.cn More than 80 pieces (sets) cultural relics featuring Chinese zodiac culture were exhibited to greet the Year of the Rabbit at the museum.
(2023-01-19). Night view of Tangcheng scenic spot in central China. ecns.cn Night view of illuminated Tangcheng scenic spot in Xiangyang, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 18, 2023. A temple fair was held to welcome the Spring Festival in the ancient city.
(2023-01-19). Animals eat special dumplings to celebrate Spring Festival in S China's Hainan. ecns.cn Animals at Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Botanical Garden joined in the Spring Festival celebration on Wednesday in south China's Hainan Province.
(2023-01-19). Korea's New Year lunar orbit and other recent achievements in its rocket program. journal-neo.org For both North and South Korea the New Year's Eve was a time to boast of noteworthy achievements. On December 21 Korean prime Minister Han Duck-soo presided over the 22nd Session of the National Space Committee, during which it adopted its fourth framework plan for space exploration. The plan sets out three main goals: to …
(2023-01-19). Pfizer Pays To Change The Story. levernews.com
(2023-01-19). Outrage mounts after Korean Confederation of Trade Unions is raided by intelligence and police. mronline.org In a major escalation of the ongoing anti-trade union persecution in South Korea, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) was raided by the National Intelligence Service on charges of violating a Cold War-era national security law.
(2023-01-19). Selected Articles: Video: Pfizer's "Secret" Report on the COVID Vaccine. Beyond Manslaughter. The Evidence Is Overwhelming. The Vaccine Should be Immediately Withdrawn Worldwide. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-19). Saudi Arabia must release Two of its Citizens Jailed for editing Wikipedia. juancole.com By Advox | ( Globalvoices.org) Osama Khaled (L) and Ziyad Sufyani (R), two wikipedians who have been sentenced to 32 and 8 years in prison for their peaceful online activism in Saudi Arabia. Photo provided by GCHR. Used with permission Access Now, ALQST for Human Rights, ARTICLE 19, Global Voices (GV), the Gulf …
(2023-01-19). PSL Editorial — From George Santos to George Bush, U.S. government runs on lies. liberationnews.org Among ruling class politicians, George Santos is an amateur when it comes to telling lies.
(2023-01-19). Escobari and Hoover Fake a Triple-Difference and Make Things Worse. cepr.net This is the thirteenth in a series of blog posts addressing a report by Diego Escobari and Gary Hoover covering the 2019 presidential election in Bolivia. Their conclusions do not hold up to scrutiny, as we observe in our report Nickels Before Dimes. Here, we expand upon various claims and conclusions that Escobari and Hoover …
(2023-01-19). Harry the "Traitor" and Lynch "The Grinch" dissidentvoice.org If we were to choose a hill to die on, it would probably not be in defence of a British prince. In truth, we don't need to like or support — and may even abhor — the targets of media bias highlighted in our analyses. Our goal is simply to provide examples that most …
(2023-01-19). Life After The White House: Sasha Obama Will Graduate From College This Year. newsone.com Sasha Obama has done quite a lot since she set off to attend college. Here are a few interesting things you might not have known about the youngest Obama girl.
(2023-01-19). "Out of the Lab and Into the Streets": Meet Earth Scientist Fired After Engaging in Climate Protests. democracynow.org It was a dramatic scene when scientist and climate activist Rose Abramoff joined fellow scientist Peter Kalmus in December to disrupt the world's biggest meeting of scientists who study Earth and space: the American Geophysical Union. The nonviolent protest was meant as a call to action to address the climate crisis. She and Kalmus went up on stage and unfurled a banner that read, "Out of the lab & into the streets." This was not Abramoff's first protest. She previously chained herself to a White House gate and to a fence at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as part of a series of gl…
(2023-01-19). Election Lies & Political Violence: GOP Candidate Targets Home of 4 New Mexican Officials After Loss. democracynow.org As election violence fueled by lies about "rigged" elections escalates, we go to New Mexico to look at how a former far-right Republican candidate and election denier faces charges of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials following his landslide election loss. We speak with Debbie O'Malley, former Bernalillo County commissioner, whose home was attacked, and with New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver.
(2023-01-19). Freedom for anti-Zionist political prisoners: Neturei Karta members arrested by occupation forces. samidoun.net Two members of Neturei Karta, the religious Orthodox Jewish movement committed to anti-Zionism, have been arrested by the Israeli occupation after meeting with Palestinian leaders and former prisoners in Jenin, including Bassam al-Saadi and former hunger striker Maher al-Akhras. Anti-Zionist Rabbi Simon Roodi is currently held as a political prisoner, while Elhanan Lax was released …
(2023-01-19). Palestinian prisoner Maher Younes freed after 40 years behind occupation bars. samidoun.net Palestinian prisoner Maher Younes was liberated from Israeli occupation prisons on Thursday, 19 January 2022 after 40 years behind bars. Younes was the longest consecutively-held Palestinian prisoner after the release of his cousin, Karim Younes, on 5 January. Samidoun extends its salutes to Maher Younes for his years of steadfastness and resistance behind bars as …
(2023-01-19). New Israeli Power Broker seeks to rewrite History to justify Violence against Palestinians. juancole.com By Curtis Hutt, University of Nebraska Omaha | (The Conversation) A right-wing Israeli politician is trying to recast a key part of American history. That's not a usual subject for an Israeli Cabinet member. But Itamar Ben-Gvir is trying to make his anti-Palestinian movement seem less extremist and more appealing to Jews and …
(2023-01-19). My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? dissidentvoice.org You've stood by me through everything. You didn't flinch when I grabbed them by the pussy. When I revealed that Obama was born in an African shithole country, you nodded approvingly. When I pointed out that rapists, child-molesters, and drug smugglers were sneaking into Texas, you had my back. When I told my people to …
(2023-01-19). Saturday 1/21: Dancing with Sea, Land, & Fire: Monterey Bay Native Land Management and Food Security. indybay.org Seymour Marine Discovery Center | 100 McAllister Way | Santa Cruz, CA 9 60 | Or join online via Zoom…
(2023-01-19). 2024: Republicans on Course to Get Blown Out by Phantoms. americanthinker.com No one at the top — not Trump, not DeSantis — is doing anything to fight the ballot fraud that will plague 2024. But we are.
(2023-01-19). Flashers, Peeping Toms, and the Men Invading Women's Locker Rooms. americanthinker.com What a shame for the convicted perverts of yesteryear that it didn't occur to them just to pretend to be women!
(2023-01-19). Meet the BDS Puppet Masters. americanthinker.com It doesn't take much infiltration to poison an organization with bad ideology. Two percent will do.
(2023-01-19). Two Special Counsel Theories — One DoJ Conclusion. americanthinker.com Attorney General Merrick Garland has now appointed two special counsels to investigate two presidents for mishandling classified documents while out of office.
(2023-01-19). Will Any of You Leftists Wake Up? americanthinker.com Words cannot adequately describe you, leftists. You are dishonest to the core. But even some of you must realize your house of cards is falling.
(2023-01-19). Canada launches drastic new 'alcohol guidance' rules. americanthinker.com Opening the gates to restricting alcohol, Prohibition-style.
(2023-01-19). Flatfoot: Chicago mayor keeps making a mess of things. americanthinker.com Lori Lightfoot's re-election campaign is looking like a farce.
(2023-01-19). I am optimistic about America's future. americanthinker.com America's future hinges upon our posterity, and despite the losses, we've secured many victories.
(2023-01-19). Maybe it's time to say a good word about Fulgencio Batista. americanthinker.com There were no Cubans packed on rafts arriving in Florida during Batista's regime…
(2023-01-19). Those making a bold stand against the frenzied LGBTQ mafia are heroes. americanthinker.com A professional hockey player, a Catholic school kid, and a federal judge: the refusal to tolerate perverted leftism is what's going to turn the tide.
(2023-01-19). Sunday 1/22: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Tantura" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-01-19). The Smithsonian is Missing — Whitewashing History and Harboring Native American Remains. indybay.org The Smithsonian is concealing from the public its collection of Native American remains. The Smithsonian paid bounties for Native American skulls for racist studies resulting in grave robbing, executions of Native people and the Massacre at Sand Creek. Today, the Smithsonian refuses to make the facts public, and delays the return of Native American remains to their homelands for reburial by dodging the NAGPRA law.
(2023-01-19). Live Fire and Electronic Warfare at Fallon: Paiute Myron Dewey Died Trying to Prevent It. indybay.org Paitue Journalist Myron Dewey spent his final hours trying to prevent it. Now, President Biden and Congress have authorized the expansion of the Fallon bombing range. Biden signed the Defense spending bill two days before Christmas. Bombing, live ground fire, and controversial electronic warfare will be expanded on Paiute Shoshone homelands.
(2023-01-19). Monday 1/16: Close the Wealth Gap CA! MLK Day Reading of PPC Third Reconstruction Agenda to End Poverty. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-01-19). Thursday 2/16: On Healing the Trauma of Caste. indybay.org
(2023-01-19). Saturday 1/21: Berkeley Peoples Assembly. indybay.org Berkeley Public Library, Main Branch, 2090 Kittridge @ Shattuck Ave.
(2023-01-19). Soybean growth hits record high. ecns.cn A mix of methods, including crop rotation and intercropping, have been used to expand the growing area for soybean and rapeseed, which are central to making cooking oil and animal feed, agriculture officials said on Wednesday.
(2023-01-19). Wave of tech layoffs continues as Microsoft will cut 10,000 jobs. ecns.cn Microsoft will cut 10,000 jobs, the company announced on Wednesday, joining other global tech giants who also have laid off thousands.
(2023-01-19). New national medical insurance drug list to save patients $13.28 bln. ecns.cn Adjustment of the 2022 national medical insurance catalogue is expected to save 90 billion yuan (about $13.28 billion) for patients in the next two years, said Huang Xinyu, an official of the National Healthcare Security Administration, on Thursday at a press conference.
(2023-01-19). Global economy set to improve, says IMF. ecns.cn There is cautious optimism on the future of the global economy evident at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland where business leaders and government officials have expressed more upbeat forecasts than in previous months.
(2023-01-19). Consumption vouchers boost Spring Festival spending. ecns.cn With the approaching Spring Festival, a large number of Chinese cities are distributing consumption vouchers to stimulate spending. The trend is expected to help expand domestic demand and strengthen market vitality, experts observed.
(2023-01-19). Rocketry expertise used in artificial lung. ecns.cn Chinese rocket engineers have used their knowledge of space vehicles to design a new type of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machine that has the potential to save many lives.
(2023-01-19). U.S. universities' ban of TikTok raises questions. ecns.cn Several universities in Texas have joined a growing list of public institutions in other U.S. conservative states to ban TikTok on campus Wi-Fi networks, citing security concerns.
(2023-01-19). Dieting inhibits tumor growth through gut bacteria: study. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has found that dieting can prevent tumor growth with the help of bacteria in one's gut.
(2023-01-19). New Zealand PM to resign next month. ecns.cn New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Thursday that she will step down as prime minister and leader of the Labor Party in February as she will not be seeking re-election this year.
(2023-01-19). Double-wall in Yecheng Site discovered in Hebei. ecns.cn Archaeologists confirmed that the ancient city walls are composed of two walls. They are the first double city walls of the Han and Tang dynasties. Six dynasties established their capitals in Yecheng, which lasted 126 years.
(2023-01-19). Abortion Bans Are Part of GOP Plan to Disempower Working Class: Analysis. scheerpost.com
(2023-01-19). A New Year's Eve to Remember. dissidentvoice.org "You leave fragments of your spirit here and there over the years. These pieces are glued — like barnacles on a ship — to various places, objects, people, memories, and unfinished business. Although detaching from them can be extremely difficult, detachment is a far more natural practice for your soul as well as emotions and …
(2023-01-19). Book ban battle turns up stalemate in Rapides, Louisiana. fightbacknews.org Alexandria, LA – On January 17, the Rapides Parish Library Board of Control tabled a library collections policy amendment that would ban LGBTQ-themed children's books. Instead of either supporting or rejecting the motion, board members requested advisement from the attorney general. LGBTQ people and allies packed the meeting room, waved signs and submitted public comments in opposition. | The policy would have prohibited "materials containing obscenity, sexual content (including content regarding sexual orientation and gender identity) [sic], or any other material that is unsuitable for the children and teen col…
(2023-01-19). Faculty at the University of Illinois at Chicago on strike. fightbacknews.org Chicago IL -The United Faculty union at the University of Illinois at Chicago went out on strike, January 17. United Faculty (UF) represents the 1500 full-time tenured and non-tenured faculty at the university. The strike announcement comes after nearly 300 days of negotiations between the administration and UF. | The union is demanding an increase in starting pay for non-tenured faculty, improved access to mental health resources for students and faculty and stronger protections for survivors of sexual assault and harassment. | In emails sent out to the whole student body, the university administration claimed…
(2023-01-19). Fire and jail rapist NOPD officer Gerry Paul! fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police and Real Name Campaign NOLA. | New Orleans, LA – In May 2021, NOPD officer Gerry Paul raped a crime lab technician in his Mid-City apartment. He put her in a police hold while his gun sat on the nightstand. After the survivor reported this, Gerry Paul was arrested and suspended for 120 days. Paul's bail was set at $25,000. This was low for his crime, and he was able to post it immediately. Within a month, the NOPD overturned Gerry Paul's suspension. | For the next 16 months, the NOPD put Gerry Paul on…
(2023-01-19). Philippines: Return Baby Marx to his family! fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement form the Communist Party of the Philippines. | There is no bounds to the cruelty of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in its terrorist black operations. | On January 13, 2021, more than two years ago, armed soldiers belonging to the 79th Infantry Battalion conducting combat operations in Hacienda Ambulong, Barangay San Fernando, Talisay City, raided the home of Edwin and Marlyn Madin at 2 a.m. and snatched then 2-month old Baby Marx Cairo Salino from their care. The soldiers also took the baby's garments and personal belongings of the baby's…
(2023-01-19). Monday 2/20: MLK Day of Service at the Farm. indybay.org Homeless Garden Project Farm | 100-198 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz…
(2023-01-19). Local MP visits White City to see outreach work, scaleups and dementia research. imperial.ac.uk Andy Slaughter MP, MP for Hammersmith, visited the White City Campus to see work on Imperial's outreach activity, scaleups and dementia research.
(2023-01-19). INDYRADIO updates: Guantánamo 21, Wikileaks Down. indybay.org Washington DC protests demand Guantánamo close after 21 years of hell,but no one wants to mention Wikileaks server is down.
(2023-01-19). Is Big Pharma Throwing Big Booze Under the Bus? globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-19). How Police Use Public-Private Partnerships to Spy on Americans. dissidentvoice.org We live in a surveillance state founded on a partnership between government and the technology industry. — Law Professor Avidan Y. Cover In this age of ubiquitous surveillance, there are no private lives: everything is public. Surveillance cameras mounted on utility poles, traffic lights, businesses, and homes. License plate readers. Ring doorbells. GPS devices. Dash …
(2023-01-19). Israel Plunged into Constitutional Crisis as Supreme Court Orders Corrupt Netanyahu Cabinet Minister to Step Down and He Refuses. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) Israel has entered a profound constitutional crisis, after the country's Supreme Court insisted that Shas Party leader Aryeh Makhlouf Deri, a Moroccan-Israeli, not be seated as a cabinet minister in the just-formed government of Binyamin Netanyahu because he committed crimes involving moral turpitude. Dubai-based al-Arabiyyah reports that Deri and Netanyahu …
(2023-01-19). How foreign policy elites are losing contact with their citizens. indybay.org In addition to the destruction of two countries, trillions of squandered dollars, a massive refugee crisis, a new generation of U.S. war veterans in need of lifelong assistance, and countless dead as well as wounded, these "elites" are largely responsible for the distrust of Washington that has eaten culture and politics in this country to the core. Trust in American institutions is dwindling.
(2023-01-19). Knitting Nanna blocks log truck access. greenleft.org.au Kerry Smith reports that the community of the Bulga Plateau, west of Port Macquarie, has been protesting the logging in Bulga State Forest since January 9.
(2023-01-19). California, 4th largest economy on earth, poised to engage with the Pan African Diaspora. indybay.org The Great State of California is poised to align bipartisan support with the new U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, which outlines foreign policy objectives to bolster relations with African nations, listening to diverse local voices, and widen the circle of engagement to advance strategic objectives for the benefit of both Africans and Americans.
(2023-01-19). Sunday 1/22: San Jose: Women's March for Roe's th Anniversary. indybay.org San Jose City Hall | 200 East Santa Clara Street | San Jose, CA, 95113…
(2023-01-19). Sunday 1/22: Napa: Women's March Rally – Bigger Than Roe! indybay.org Napa County Superior Court – 3rd Street Side | 825 Brown Street | Napa, CA, 94559…
(2023-01-19). Sunday 1/22: Alameda: Women's March – Bigger Than Roe! indybay.org Alameda City Hall | 2263 Santa Clara Avenue | Alameda, CA, 94 1…
(2023-01-19). Doing business with Fit "N" Furry Pet Resort in Petaluma may be a threat to our democracy. indybay.org Extremist Fascist Right-Wing Pet – Training Center Pet:…
(2023-01-19). Transcending the Climate Change Deception — Toward Real Sustainability. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are eye floaters? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spots, flashes of light or darkness on any side of your vision could be a sign of eye floaters. Most often noticeable when looking at a plain, bright background, such as a blue sky or a white wall, eye floaters are a symptom of age, according to Dr. Amir Khan, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist. And they can lead to a sight-threatening condition that requires immediate attention. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-C5TdVUTR-Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2023-01-19). Consumer Health: Why your child's weight matters. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Healthy Weight Week will be observed Jan. 15—21, so this is a good time for a reminder of the connection between weight and health during childhood. The prevalence of obesity in adults in the U.S. increased from 30.5% to 41.9% from 1999—2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2% in the same time frame. And the rate of childhood obesity is a serious…
(2023-01-19). Consumer Health: What do you know about blood donation? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org January is National Blood Donor Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about blood types and the need for blood donation. Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S., according to the American Red Cross. Daily needs include 29,000 units of red blood cells, 5,000 units of platelets and 6,500 units of plasma. People need a blood transfusion for many reasons. Some may need blood during surgery. Others depend on it after an…
(2023-01-19). Consumer Health: What happens if your thyroid is too active or not active enough? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org January is Thyroid Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more how important it is that your thyroid functions properly. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. It produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. When your thyroid isn't functioning properly, whether it's too active or not active enough, all these functions are affected. Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, occurs when your…
(2023-01-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: When chest discomfort becomes something to worry about. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chest discomfort and pain account for more than 6.5 million emergency department visits in the U.S. each year. Discomfort can be the first sign of a serious heart event or a symptom of other medical conditions. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says people should seek medical care at the first sign of chest pain. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Of7FXH2aJTY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of this…
(2023-01-19). Science Saturday: MayoComplete next-generation sequencing — Transforming comprehensive cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For patients facing a cancer journey, navigating diagnosis and treatment can be extremely daunting. Fear of the unknown is compounded by a confusing ocean of emerging information on discoveries and technological advancements. While each wave of progress brings about new types of treatment, including targeted and immune therapies linked to improved outcomes, the cancer's nuances must be understood for these pioneering treatments to work. Laboratory testing offers crucial information to help patients traverse the shifting…
(2023-01-19). 4 ways to reduce risks of cervical cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org HPV plays a role in causing most cervical cancer. Cervical cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. "While it isn't clear what sparks the cervical cells to change their DNA, it is certain that HPV plays a role," says Kristina Butler, M.D., a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. "Over 85% of the general…
(2023-01-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Boost your brain with boredom. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Even though my kids got many gifts during the holidays, they complained about how bored they were at home. I can't and don't want to constantly entertain them. I remember being bored as a child and the need to find ways to occupy my time. Do you have tips for managing boredom in kids? ANSWER: You are certainly not alone when you heard, "Mom, Dad, I'm bored!" during the holiday break. It's not the…
(2023-01-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cervical cancer and HPV screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Since age 20, I have had annual visits with a gynecologist. I am now in my late 30s, and my physician recommended that I get an HPV test in addition to a Pap test to check for cervical cancer. What is the importance of both? And what is my risk of cervical cancer? ANSWER: Screening for cervical cancer can cause a lot of confusion because guidelines and tests have evolved over the years. A…
(2023-01-19). Science Saturday: Removal of both ovaries in younger women associated with increased risk of Parkinson's. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Surgical removal of both ovaries is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism in women younger than 43, Mayo Clinic researchers report in JAMA Network Open. Using health record data from the Rochester Epidemiology Project, the study included 2,750 women who had undergone surgery to remove both ovaries, a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy, and 2,749 who had not. The reasons for the surgery were either a benign (noncancerous) condition — such as endometriosis, cyst, or other reason —…
(2023-01-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Weight loss and willpower. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What does it take to make meaningful, lasting lifestyle changes? Some may argue it takes a fair amount of willpower to develop new habits, but a person can't rely on willpower alone. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician specializing in nutrition and editor of "The Mayo Clinic Diet," offers strategies that can help people achieve their weight loss goals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/oxLwLnvU6vA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10)…
(2023-01-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why wrists are a common casualty of winter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Winter weather tends to cause a spike in visits to the emergency department, and wrist injuries are one of the biggest reasons. Dr. Sanj Kakar, an orthopedic hand and wrist surgeon at Mayo Clinic, says walking on ice and snow can be treacherous and force people to make tough split-second decisions. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/B7AFVPAu448 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-01-19). Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Helix collaborate to provide comprehensive suite of laboratory services to biopharma customers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Laboratories, a leading reference laboratory, and Helix, the nation's leading population genomics and viral surveillance company, today announced a new strategic collaboration that will provide biopharma customers access to a comprehensive joint laboratory offering for research and development initiatives across the drug development lifecycle. The offering will include a full spectrum of testing capabilities that leverages both Helix's suite of next generation sequencing capabilities and Mayo Clinic Laboratories' portfolio of more than 3,800…
(2023-01-19). Rising cases of COVID-19 variant, XBB.1.5. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Flu cases and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) rates are beginning to drop in the U.S.; however, reported cases of COVID-19 are increasing. A new COVID-19 omicron variant, XBB.1.5, is spreading quickly and being closely monitored, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "What we are learning about this new variant, XBB.1.5, is that it spreads much more easily compared to the previous variants, and almost twice more likely to spread compared to the previous variants," says Dr. Raj Palraj, an infectious diseases…
(2023-01-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Screening for cervical cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that more than 12,500 cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed, and more than 4,000 women died from the disease in 2019, the latest year of available data. Dr. Olivia Cardenas-Trowers, a Mayo Clinic urogynecologist, explains the importance of screening for cervical cancer. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/qBJBz_D88sg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-01-19). Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains why reflux disease isn't 'just' heartburn. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach into the esophagus: The stomach can resist acid but the esophagus is less acid-resistant. James East, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, says reflux disease may be common, but there can be severe complications if it is ongoing and left untreated. Heartburn is a key symptom of reflux disease, but…
(2023-01-19). 6 tips to keep your brain healthy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Changes to your body and brain are normal as you age. However, there are some things you can do to help slow any decline in memory and lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Here are six things I recommend to my patients in order of importance: 1. Exercise regularly. Exercise has many known benefits, and regular physical activity also benefits the brain. Multiple research studies show that physical active people are…
(2023-01-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: The need for blood donations is now. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While the holiday season is a time of giving, that's not usually the case when it comes to giving blood. Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, says the center experiences a shortage of blood donations every year after the winter holidays. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/p8SiEpReuT0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo…
(2023-01-19). Soggy sheets, embarrassed kids: Tips for overcoming bed-wetting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "Mom, dad? I'm wet." Parents quickly spring into action when they hear these words. Changing wet sheets and comforting an upset or embarrassed child isn't fun for anyone in the middle of the night. Many families struggle with bed-wetting. It's a normal part of child development. It isn't anyone's fault, but that doesn't mean it can't be stressful, especially for older kids. Here's what you need to know about this common condition. Types of bed-wetting…
(2023-01-19). Mayo Clinic researchers link ovarian cancer to bacteria colonization in microbiome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A specific colonization of microbes in the reproductive tract is commonly found in women with ovarian cancer, according to a new study from Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine. The discovery, published in Scientific Reports, strengthens evidence that the bacterial component of the microbiome — a community of microorganisms that also consists of viruses, yeasts and fungi — is an important indicator for early detection, diagnosis and prognosis of ovarian cancer. Abigail…
(2023-01-19). "Sick and Tired" of Lies, Wars and Tyranny? And What's the Way Out? globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-19). Argentina: Represión para el saqueo de los bienes comunes. indybay.org Argentina: Represión para el saqueo de los bienes comunes | Brutal agresión policial en San Nicolás: NO a la impunidad! | Red Latina sin fronteras | Enero 7 del 2023…
(2023-01-19). Saturday 1/21: Santa Rosa Women's March – "Bigger Than Roe" Car Caravan to SF Pro-Choice Demonstration. indybay.org Meet at Old Courthouse Square | Courthouse Square | Santa Rosa, CA, 95404…
(2023-01-19). San Francisco State Administration Reaffirms Support for Racism. indybay.org The San Francisco State administration has openly supported the racist Zionist line that Judaism equals Zionism and being critical of Israel is "anti-semitic"
(2023-01-19). Reverse Migration: Expectations and Plans of Those Returning to Venezuela (+Migration Business). orinocotribune.com A report published this Monday, January 16, by Venezuelan migration has been one of the events most reported by the press and NGOs in recent years, even following the caravan of migrant…
(2023-01-19). Saturday 2/11: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Cannibal Capitalism. indybay.org We meet via Zoom. Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-01-19). Saturday 1/21: 2023 Lunar New Year Festival in Mill Valley. indybay.org Terra Marin School, 70 Lomita Dr, Mill Valley, CA 94941…
(2023-01-19). Tuesday 2/14: Dancing with History: A Life for Peace and Justice with Author/Activist George Lakey. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | SF, CA 94102…
(2023-01-19). Wednesday 2/8: Establishing Ministries / Departments for Peace – GAMIP India Chapter. indybay.org Online event – 8 February 2023, 14: 30 – 17: 00 (UK Time) | Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/3482765417?pwd=dXI1WXJRUS9TbHowWVhVNDVMRlR5QT09…
(2023-01-19). NZ Labour government entrenches Māori tribal "co-governance" of water infrastructure. wsws.org Amid deepening class tensions, the Labour government is pushing ahead with reforms that give indigenous private businesses significantly increased economic and political power.
(2023-01-19). "The election was a farce, and the monitor didn't monitor anything": Retired GM worker backs Will Lehman protest against voter suppression in UAW election. wsws.org Autoworkers have responded with anger over the effort to run roughshod over their democratic rights and install a president who has no legitimacy.
(2023-01-19). Australia: Wage-slashing agreement imposed at Pampas despite strong opposition. wsws.org The 22 percent reported "no" vote is only a fraction of the opposition among workers to the union-management deal.
(2023-01-19). Bipartisan eulogies for Australian ex-general Jim Molan. wsws.org Molan, notorious for his role in the bloody 2004 sacking of the Iraqi city of Fallujah, was one of the country's most prominent war hawks.
(2023-01-19). World Economic Forum's global risk report: A devastating picture of the capitalist crisis. wsws.org The report issued in advance of the conference in Davos details a series of deepening crises: the ever-worsening economic outlook, the intensification of geopolitical conflicts and tensions, the deterioration of health care, and the effects of climate change.
(2023-01-19). UAW isolating three-month strike by Sherwin-Williams workers in Maryland. wsws.org While Sherwin-Williams sits on massive amounts of profits and workers have been out on strike for two months, UAW officials invited businessman and House Democrat David Trone to the picket line in an effort to speed up "negotiations."
(2023-01-19). SOS: A look at singer—songwriter SZA's chart-topping album. wsws.org The singer—songwriter's sophomore album is a big hit, but what message does it have for us?
(2023-01-19). Microsoft announces 10,000 layoffs as jobs bloodbath in US accelerates. wsws.org Tech giant Microsoft will lay off 5 percent of its global workforce in the latest job cut in the tech, banking and retail sectors.
(2023-01-19). Republicans elevate Freedom Caucus fascists to top House committees. wsws.org The ultra-right Republican representatives will be over-represented on committees whose main efforts will be to conduct investigations of the Biden administration.
(2023-01-19). Possible Scenarios for CITGO: OFAC 5J License. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jan 18, 2023 | Once again, the risk of the ultimate heist of the CITGO Petroleum Corporation, a subsidiary of Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) on US soil, has increased. The United States Treasury Department recently extended the license that prevents the holders of the PDVSA 2020 bond from acting against the US subsidiary of the Venezuelan state oil company until April 20, 2023. | In exercise of the arbitrary "freezing" measures that the US government maintains against CITGO as the main Venezuelan asset abroad, the US Treasury Department via the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) <...
(2023-01-19). Lula da Silva pide castigar a Bolsonaro por asonada golpista. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado brasileño declaró que los atacantes de las sedes de los poderes Ejecutivo, Legislativo y Judicial pudieron haber recibido órdenes de Bolsonaro.
(2023-01-19). Presidente Putin afirma que Rusia busca terminar guerra en Donbas. telesurtv.net Putin participó en una reunión con veteranos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y sobrevivientes del asedio de Leningrado.
(2023-01-19). Denuncian el asesinato de una manifestante en Puno, Perú. telesurtv.net El hospital agregó que después ingresó Salomón Valenzuela Chua, con un diagnóstico de traumatismo torácico abierto, quien se encuentra con pronóstico reservado…
(2023-01-19). Asesinan a dos jóvenes indígenas pataxó en Bahía, Brasil. telesurtv.net El Movimiento Unido de Pueblos y Organizaciones Indígenas denunció que fueron víctimas de los intereses latifundistas.
(2023-01-19). Arranca en Madrid Fitur 2023: Cuba expondrá las novedades de su oferta turística. cubadebate.cu La 43 Feria Internacional del Turismo de Madrid, Fitur 2023, abrió sus puertas este miércoles con la participación de 131 países, entre los que Latinoamérica presenta una amplia oferta, tras las restricciones de los años más duros de la covid-19. Cuba está representada en esa cita por su ministro de Turismo, Juan Carlos García Granda.
(2023-01-19). Las 3 del día: Lo que fue noticia este 18 de enero (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a todos los seguidores del podcast "Las 3 del día". Este 18 de enero de 2023 le damos un repaso a lo que acontece en Cuba y el resto del mundo. | Voz: Laymara Alfonso Guedes (Estudiante de Periodismo de la Universidad de La Habana) Producción: Juan Emilio Calvo Ochoa…
(2023-01-19). Portuarios, a una sola milla de ser campeón de la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu Emocionante final —marcado por excelente fildeo de Rangel Ramos que sirvió para un salvador doble play—, tuvo el cuarto encuentro entre Portuarios y Agricultores por la porfía del título de la Liga Élite de Béisbol Cubano, cuyo marcador conclusivo 8-5 dejó a la tropa mayabequense-industrialista a solo un triunfo de coronarse.
(2023-01-19). Rafa Nadal tras su derrota y lesión en el Abierto de Australia: "Lo intenté y no fue posible" cubadebate.cu Rafael Nadal compareció en rueda de prensa visiblemente abatido tras su derrota en segunda ronda del Abierto de Australia. El tenista de Manacor sufrió una nueva lesión, un problema de cadera, que le perjudicó gravemente en la última parte del partido. Cuando salió de la pista para ser atendido, su mujer, en la grada, no pudo contener las lágrimas.
(2023-01-19). Argentina recompra bonos de deuda por mil millones de dólares. telesurtv.net El ministro de Economía subrayó que "a lo largo de los últimos cinco meses trabajamos muy fuerte en la normalización macroeconómica.
(2023-01-19). Gobierno chileno rechaza plan de explotación minera Dominga. telesurtv.net Aunque había sido una promesa de campaña, el rechazo solo llegó tras un dictamen técnico de una agencia que recomendó no aprobar el proyecto asociado al exmandatario Sebastián Piñera.
(2023-01-19). Derrumbe de edificio en República Dominicana deja más de 10 heridos. telesurtv.net Los efectivos de rescate y salvamento y de Defensa Civil continúan buscando sobrevivientes bajo la gran cantidad de escombros que quedaron tras el siniestro.
(2023-01-19). Italia registra quinta semana con descenso en ingresos por Covid-19. telesurtv.net La semana analizada en el informe, terminada este 17 de enero, 346.912 personas se encontraban aisladas en sus casas, mientras que 6.421 estaban en hospitales y tenían síntomas.
(2023-01-19). Rusia acusa a EE.UU. de desarrollar una guerra híbrida. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso recordó en una rueda de prensa que el presidente ucraniano prohibió por ley entablar negociaciones con Rusia.
(2023-01-19). Personal sanitario realiza huelga en Reino Unido. telesurtv.net La directora ejecutiva de RCN, Pat Cullen, refirió que "las enfermeras están en huelga porque la gente se está muriendo".
(2023-01-19). Partido Laborista vuelve a ganar comicios en Antigua y Barbuda. telesurtv.net El Partido Laborista de Antigua y Barbuda, que presentó a 17 candidatos, ganó nueve de los 17 escaños en el Parlamento.
(2023-01-19). Dimite primera ministra de Nueva Zelanda, Jacinda Ardern. telesurtv.net La política de 42 años de edad afirmó que "no tengo suficiente energía para seguir con el trabajo. Es el momento".
(2023-01-19). Localizan 171 posibles tumbas de niños indígenas en Canadá. telesurtv.net Las autoridades precisaron que las lápidas fueron encontradas en la antigua Escuela Residencial India de St. Mary.
(2023-01-19). Canciller ruso destaca relaciones con América Latina. telesurtv.net Lavrov señaló que fue creado un mecanismo a nivel ministerial para coordinar los planteamientos entre Rusia y la CELAC.
(2023-01-19). Un hasta pronto a Teresa Lara Junco, maestra de las estadísticas de género. cubadebate.cu Este martes murió en La Habana Teresa Lara Junco, pionera en la producción de estadísticas de género en el país. Lara Junco —o Tere, como la llamaban colegas y amigas— entendió muy bien la necesidad de contabilizar la participación y problemáticas de las mujeres, así como de vencer resistencias para su generación, uso y divulgación.
(2023-01-19). Denuncian detención ilegal de líderes sociales salvadoreños. telesurtv.net A su vez, organizaciones de solidaridad con el pueblo salvadoreño han demandado su excarcelación y el fin de intención del Gobierno de Nayib Bukele de reintroducir la minería en el país.
(2023-01-19). Cierran centros electorales en Antigua y Barbuda. telesurtv.net A estos comicios fueron convocadas unas 60.916 personas para ejercer su derecho al voto hasta las 18H00 (hora local).
(2023-01-19). Diez frases de Edgar Allan Poe, el maestro del terror. telesurtv.net Poe se destacó por ejercer una gran influencia en la literatura simbolista y surrealista de su época.
(2023-01-19). Sismo de magnitud 5,4 deja 120 heridos en norte de Irán. telesurtv.net Unos 20 minutos antes de este sismo, un movimiento telúrico de magnitud 3,6 sacudió la misma zona a una profundidad de 13 kilómetros desde la superficie terrestre.
(2023-01-19). Delegaciones regionales inician "Toma de Lima" y exigen renuncia de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net Las organizaciones regionales participarán en la segunda gran "Marcha de los 4 suyos" a las 16.00 (hora local).
(2023-01-19). Asesinan a otro líder social en Colombia, el quinto en 2023. telesurtv.net Su crimen ha sido rechazado por líderes sociales, artistas folclóricos de Sucre y por los organizadores del Festival Voces a la Luna…
(2023-01-19). øLas fotos de perros más espectaculares? Imágenes ganadoras del Dog Photography Awards 2022. cubadebate.cu Más de 1 400 personas de 50 países han participado en los International Dog Photography Awards 2022. El propósito del certamen es exhibir imágenes de perros realizadas por fotógrafos profesionales y aficionados. Los International Dog Photography Awards se dividen en cuatro categorías: retrato y paisaje, estudio, acción y perros y personas.
(2023-01-19). Gobierno y el ELN emprenden caravana humanitaria en Colombia. telesurtv.net Los representantes del Gobierno y el ELN "escucharán y dialogarán con los pobladores, recopilarán testimonios y propuestas de mujeres, de familias desplazas, de líderes sociales".
(2023-01-19). Cuba y Hungría ratifican voluntad de fortalecer cooperación. telesurtv.net El canciller cubano catalogó de excelente y sustancial el encuentro sostenido entre el mandatario cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel y el canciller húngaro.
(2023-01-19). Arranca en EE.UU. juicio contra exsecretario de Seguridad mexicano. telesurtv.net Genaro García Luna, acusado de narcotráfico y aceptar sobornos del cártel de Sinaloa.
(2023-01-19). Canciller ruso llega a Belarús en visita de trabajo. telesurtv.net La agenda de trabajo incluirá debates sobre la cooperación bilateral y los avances en la construcción del Estado de la Unión.
(2023-01-19). Inauguran proyecto Metro-Energía en Ciudad de México. telesurtv.net La obra de 4. 0 millones de pesos (239 millones de dólares) fue ejecutada por la Comisión Federal de Electricidad y el Sistema de Transporte Colectivo Metro.
(2023-01-19). Continúa movilización en Perú para exigir renuncia de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net A Lima han empezado a llegar las caravanas desde diferentes partes del país para protestar contra el Gobierno de Boluarte.
(2023-01-19). Nombran a vicepresidenta vietnamita como jefa de Estado. telesurtv.net El nombramiento se realiza en correspondencia a lo establecido en la Constitución de Vietnam de 2013.
(2023-01-19). Crean grupo de trabajo para valorización del salario mínimo en Brasil. telesurtv.net Según detalles ofrecidos por fuentes oficiales, el grupo estará trabajando durante 45 días, aunque existe la posibilidad de alargar este periodo.
(2023-01-19). México contabiliza 30.952 casos nuevos de la Covid-19 en última semana. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el subsecretario mexicano de Salud, Hugo López-Gatell, la pandemia de la Covid-19 lleva 12 semanas consecutivas al alza.
(2023-01-19). República Dominicana recibirá 85.000 vacunas contra el cólera. telesurtv.net Las vacunas fueron adquiridas a través del fondo rotatorio de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS).
(2023-01-19). Sequía afecta abastecimiento de agua en varias ciudades de Uruguay. telesurtv.net Según el ente, el país se encuentra con la totalidad del territorio bajo condición de sequía.
(2023-01-19). Trabajadores petroleros de Ecuador protestan por mejoras salariales. telesurtv.net Solicitan la renuncia del gerente Julio César Moscoso, por el incumplimiento de la homologación salarial.
(2023-01-19). Eligen nuevo primer secretario del Partido en la Isla de la Juventud. cubadebate.cu
(2023-01-18). Military Situation In Bakhmut-Soledar Region On January 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org
(2023-01-18). Military Situation In Ukraine On January 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Stelmakhovka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Bakhmut; | Russian air defense systems shot down 1 Olkha rocket near Vladimirovka in the Donetsk People's Republic; | Russian air defense systems shot down 1 Ukrainian warplane rocket near Yablonovka…
(2023-01-18). US-NATO Prepare Escalation in Desperate Bid to Turn the Tide in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for January 18, 2023. Bakhmut faces encirclement by Russian forces; The Netherlands is considering sending Patriot missile systems after West blames Russia for residential building strike; Ukrainian presidential adviser Arestovich has resigned after suggesting the building was hit because of a failed Ukrainian interception of a…
(2023-01-18). Lula Da Silva's New Term Begins: Will Brazil Shine Again on Global Stage. infobrics.org Lula was the first Brazilian president from a working-class origin who helped lift millions of ordinary citizens out of the scourge of poverty…
(2023-01-18). Los principales escollos del gobierno Lula. globalizacion.ca En este artículo el autor analiza las medidas adoptados por el gobierno de Lula ante los acontecimientos golpistas para reflexionar sobre las tareas de principales del gobierno -que lleven a la desbolsonarización del país- teniendo en cuenta los límites que…
(2023-01-18). CovertAction Bulletin: Who's Behind the Far-Right Riots in Brazil? covertactionmagazine.com On January 8th, right-wing Brazilians stormed the federal building and Supreme Court in the capital of Brasília. Inspired by baseless accusations by former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro that the October elections were stolen, the rioters broke windows, smashed art, destroyed paintings, stole computers and more.
(2023-01-18). Headlines for January 18, 2023. democracynow.org Helicopter Crash Near Kyiv Kills 17, Including Ukrainian Interior Minister, U.S. Begins Training Ukrainian Troops at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, Filipino Journalist and Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa Acquitted of Tax Evasion Charges, Election Deniers Marjorie Taylor Greene & Paul Gosar to Join House Oversight Committee, Serial Liar George Santos Picked by GOP for Two House Committees, White House: GOP Plan over Debt Ceiling Is "Recipe for Economic Catastrophe", Brazil Charges 39 Bolsonaro Supporters with Staging a Coup, Iranian American Jailed in Tehran Begins Hunger Strike, Peru: Thousands Converge in Lima to…
(2023-01-18). Ukraine's "Neo-Nazi Summer Camp". Military Training for Young Children. globalresearch.ca The Azov battalion supported by its Western partners is not only involved in para-military operations in Donbass, it is also running a Summer Camp military training project for young children.
(2023-01-18). Nazis' Children at the World Economic Forum. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Allegations of Genocide Return to Peru. dissidentvoice.org The Peruvian Prosecutor's Office has placed she who claims the country's presidency, Dina Bolurate under investigation for crimes including genocide, resulting from her government's treatment of protesters who prefer the elected President Pedro Castillo. Now much of her government is under investigation for genocide ("genocide, qualified homicide and serious injuries"): Alberto Otarola (the prime minister …
(2023-01-18). Héctor Béjar: Repression of Dissent Following the Illegal Removal of President Pedro Castillo in Peru. orinocotribune.com On January 9, Héctor Béjar, former Foreign Minister of Peru for deposed President Pedro Castillo, issued a statement from Lima on the illegal removal of Castillo and the subsequent brutal repression under a state of emergency imposed by the de facto government of Dina Boluarte. The Council on Hemispheric Affairs (COHA) herein provides the video link and English translation, followed by a Spanish language transcript of Béjar's brief analysis of the political crisis in Peru. | Good morning, Good afternoon, Good night. My name is Héctor Béjar. I'm recording this video from Lima, Peru. | Following the illegal remo…
(2023-01-18). Daily Round-up | Teachers, staff in England and Wales vote to go on strike & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of a vote to strike by teachers in the UK, developments from Peru, warnings by scientists on El Nino and heatwaves, and Syria's condemnation of sanctions…
(2023-01-18). A Year After Oil Spill in Peru, Repsol Evades Multi-Billion Dollar Lawsuit. orinocotribune.com Repsol's La Pampilla refinery has been exonerated from a $4.5 billion fine; Peru's courts cited a conflict of interest. | Nearly 12,000 barrels of oil spilled into the sea off the Peruvian coast a year ago, wreaking havoc on the ecosystems of two protected natural areas and 48 beaches in the districts of Ventanilla, Santa Rosa, Ancón, Aucallama, Chancay, and Huacho. | The disaster, which occurred on January 15, 2022, during the unloading of crude oil from a ship at Terminal Multiboyas No. 2 of Repsol's La Pampilla refinery, caused the death of thousands of fish, mammals, and birds, according to a report by the or…
(2023-01-18). A Year After Oil Spill in Peru, Repsol Evades Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit. orinocotribune.com Repsol's La Pampilla refinery has been exonerated from a multi-million dollar fine; Peru's courts cited a conflict of interest. | Nearly 12,000 barrels of oil spilled into the sea off the Peruvian coast a year ago, wreaking havoc on the ecosystems of two protected natural areas and 48 beaches in the districts of Ventanilla, Santa Rosa, Ancón, Aucallama, Chancay, and Huacho. | The disaster, which occurred on January 15, 2022, during the unloading of crude oil from a ship at Terminal Multiboyas No. 2 of Repsol's La Pampilla refinery, caused the death of thousands of fish, mammals, and birds, according to a report b…
(2023-01-18). Thousands of demonstrators from across Peru march "to take Lima" wsws.org Facing a state of emergency and murderous repression from the US-backed coup regime, demonstrators have called for an "indefinite strike" and a march "to take Lima."
(2023-01-18). Netherlands To Supply Ukraine With Patriot Battery: Zelensky. southfront.org The Netherlands will supply Ukraine with a MIM-104 Patriot air defense battery, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced on January 17. | This is the third Patriot battery promised to Kiev by its allies. Both the United States and Germany have already pledged to provide one battery each in recent weeks as a part of a plan meant to boost Ukrainian air defense capabilities in the face of Russia."Very important news came from Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte today," he said in a video address, post…
(2023-01-18). NATO chieftain at Davos: "Weapons are the way to peace" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOJanuary 18, 2023 NATO Secretary General calls for more support to Ukraine at World Economic Forum NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg participated in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday (18 January 2023), where he called for more support to Ukraine. In the plenary session on "Restoring Security and Peace", the …
(2023-01-18). UPDATED: Helicopter With Leadership Of Ukrainian Ministry Of Interior On Board Crashed Near Kindergarten In Kiev Region. southfront.org According to the latest data, people on board who were killed in the incident included: Minister of Internal Affairs of…
(2023-01-18). European Parliament demands Germany immediately hand tanks to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioJanuary 18, 2023 European Parliament calls on Scholz to hand over Leopard tanks On Wednesday 18 January, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on Chancellor Scholz to deliver the agreed Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. This summons appears as part of the 2022 annual report on the implementation of the Common Security and …
(2023-01-18). Pentagon transfers artillery shells from Israel to Ukraine NYT. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioJanuary 18, 2023 US sending munitions stored in Israel to Ukraine: report The Pentagon's large munitions depots in Israel are used to meet the needs of the US military in the Middle East. They can also be used by the Israeli army in cases of emergency. The New York Times reported that as an …
(2023-01-18). Moscow, Minsk begin joint drills. ecns.cn Russia and Belarus launched joint air force exercises on Monday, in a move that Ukraine sees as a "guise" for yet more airstrikes on the country.
(2023-01-18). In Video: Russian Lancet Loitering Munition Takes Out Ukraine Radiosonde Radar. southfront.org Lancet-3, screen grab from Russia-24 report. | The Russian military continues to use Lancet loitering munitions to target and destroy high-value Ukrainian military equipment. | On January 18, a video showing a recent Lancet strike on a Ukrainian 1B44-1 radar surfaced online. The strike reported took place on Kherson front. | The 1B44-1 is a weather radar for radiosonde observation. The radar measures wind direction and speed, relative humidity, temperature and pressure. This data is collected by radio…
(2023-01-18). How the Price of the Ukraine War Compares to America's Infrastructure Investment Gaps. strategic-culture.org Between January 24 and November 20, 2022, the United States sent $48 billion in aid to Ukraine. Let's see how this money could have been spent considering America's infrastructure needs. | (Click on the image to enlarge)…
(2023-01-18). New German defense minister plans major escalation of NATO war with Russia. wsws.org The change in the leadership of the Defense Ministry will initiate a massive escalation of German militarism and the NATO war in Ukraine against Russia.
(2023-01-18). The U.S. is already preparing for its next war: on China. mronline.org While the U.S. and NATO wage a proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, military strategists and pundits in Washington have set their sights on China.
(2023-01-18). Audio: David Swanson with Dennis Bernstein on Flashpoints on KPFA. davidswanson.org I was happy to discuss The Monroe Doctrine at 200 and What to Replace it With, and Ukraine, and other topics, with Dennis Bernstein. Listen here or here.
(2023-01-18). NATO Chief Calls for 'Significant Increase' in Military Aid for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday called for a "significant increase" in military aid for Kyiv. "This is a pivotal moment in the war and the need for a significant increase in support for Ukraine," the NATO chief told Reuters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Stoltenberg claimed that more …
(2023-01-18). BREAKING: Helicopter With Leadership Of Ukrainian Ministry Of Interior On Board Crashed Near Kindergarten In Kiev Region. southfront.org On the morning of January 18, a helicopter crashed in the Kiev region. The Ukrainian aircraft crashed near the where…
(2023-01-18). Pentagon Sends US Artillery Shells Stored in Israel and South Korea to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The US has dipped into stockpiles of arms it keeps in Israel and South Korea to supply Ukraine with more artillery shells, The New York Times reported Tuesday, citing anonymous US and Israeli officials. The stockpile in Israel is meant to supply the US for its conflicts in the Middle East and is also used …
(2023-01-18). At Davos, Zelensky Tells Western Backers to Speed Up Arms Deliveries. news.antiwar.com In a video address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Kyiv's Western backers to pick up the "speed" of their decisions on arms deliveries, a veiled reference to Germany's hesitancy to send heavy tanks to the country. "The list of calls for decisive, efficient joint actions needs to …
(2023-01-18). Activists call for peace in Ukraine, diplomacy with Russia on MLK Day. therealnews.com
(2023-01-18). Nebenzia: Ukraine Stands on the Brink of a Large-Scale Inter-Confessional Conflict Without Precedents in Modern European History. libya360.wordpress.com Statement by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia at UNSC briefing on persecution of Orthodox Christianity by Ukrainian authorities Mr.President, We followed closely the briefing of Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Ilze Brands-Kheris. Let me underscore that the Russian Federation still proceeds from the understanding that issues relating to human rights do not fall within…
(2023-01-18). Ukrainian Peace Activists Speak Out. progressivehub.net MARCY WINOGRAD | LA PROGRESSIVE…
(2023-01-18). Ukraine War Spills Over Into the Middle East. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Canada provides Ukraine with 200 armored vehicles. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineJanuary 18, 2023 Zelensky thanks Canadian PM for new aid package — 200 Senator armored vehicles President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian people for a new package of defense assistance — 200 Senator armored vehicles. "…Thank you Justin Trudeau and Canadian people for another defense aid …
(2023-01-18). Week of antiwar protests launched MLK Day weekend. workers.org Jan. 16, 2023 — The antiwar actions scheduled Jan. 13-23, in at least 50 U.S. cities, come as another escalation is threatened in the U.S.-NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine. Seventh Avenue, New York City, Jan. 14, 2023. (John Catalinotto) Reflecting NATO's escalation, the Danish newspaper, The Worker, reported . . . |
(2023-01-18). The World Split Apart 2.0: Part 3 and Conclusion. mronline.org Like during the Cold War, the global schism has a military component that is gradually intensifying. The emerging East-West military standoff is building on the energy of the polarization exacerbated by the Russo-Ukrainian war for NATO expansion.
(2023-01-18). US, Allies Preparing to Ramp Up Military Aid to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The US and its allies are holding a series of meetings this week in Europe where new pledges for military aid to Ukraine are expected to be made, and more countries might agree to arm Kyiv with tanks. NATO Defense Ministers are set to meet in Brussels on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a meeting …
(2023-01-18). Ukraine Defense Minister Says Kiev Is a 'Member of NATO de Facto'. strategic-culture.org By Andre DAMON | In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation aired Friday, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said that Ukraine is a "member of NATO de facto." | Reznikov's statement is an effective admission that the Ukrainian military has been functioning as a proxy of the NATO alliance, refuting false claims by the White House that the United States is not a party to the conflict. | Ukraine is a "member of NATO de facto," Ukrainian defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said Friday. | "We have a lot of modern, NATO, standard weaponry," Reznikov said. "It means that Ukraine as a country, an…
(2023-01-18). On the situation with refugees in the Republic of Korea. journal-neo.org At the beginning of January 2023, several media outlets reported the wide-spreading news that Russian citizens who had had their refugee status rejected were stuck at Incheon Airport (Republic of Korea). And this case was not the only one, because under the guise of receiving this status, some with ill intentions were trying to enter …
(2023-01-18). News Conference by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the 2022 Russian Diplomacy Outcomes. libya360.wordpress.com Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions at the news conference on the performance of Russian diplomacy in 2022, Moscow, January 18, 2023 Good afternoon, colleagues. Our tradition has been to meet at the beginning of the new year to discuss the results and events of the past year. 2022 was difficult…
(2023-01-18). Jilin Province Begins Economic, Trade Activity in Russian Far East. infobrics.org An economic and trade delegation from Northeast China's Jilin province set off from Hunchun Land Port to carry out a five-day economic and trade exchange activity in the Russian Far East…
(2023-01-18). When Putin Finally Gave Up on The West. southfront.org | Written by Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, first took office at the very start of the 21st Century, when he hoped and intended for there to emerge a real partnership between Russia and the rest of The West. He then interpreted The West (U.S.-and-allied countries) to be motivated by basically benign intentions, which he shared himself. He considered himself to hold Western v…
(2023-01-18). General Armageddon Makes Way. strategic-culture.org Russia's decision to replace Russia's decision to replace
(2023-01-18). UK Circumventing Its Own Sanctions Against Moscow To Import Russian Oil. southfront.org
(2023-01-18). Military Situation In Syria On January 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org On January 18, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On January 18, one SAA serviceman was killed in IED explosion in the city of Daraa; | On January 18, Turkish artillery shelled SDF positions near Ain Issa; | On January 18, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kansafra; | On January 18, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in al-Barah; | O…
(2023-01-18). The UK Loophole That Keeps Russian Oil Coming In, "Refined in India" globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Neanderthal boy's skull reconstructed. ecns.cn Archeologists from Jilin University recently published their research about the reconstructed skull of a Neanderthal boy using digital 3D portrait reconstruction technology in cooperation with Moscow State University in Russia.
(2023-01-18). US-China unlikely to find breakthrough during Blinken's upcoming visit to Beijing. infobrics.org Blinken hopes to limit Russian-Chinese cooperation.
(2023-01-18). Russia and China Ready for Quick Travel Resumption. infobrics.org Russia and China are ready to resume mutual travel as soon as possible and deepen their strategic cooperation, Zhang Hanhui, China's ambassador to Russia told the Russian state TASS news agency…
(2023-01-18). CIA Chief Warns Zelensky of Assassination (…by the CIA). strategic-culture.org
(2023-01-18). Europe's China-related travel measures should be non-discriminatory: spokesperson. ecns.cn European countries' precautionary travel measures against China should be rooted in science, proportionate and non-discriminatory, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.
(2023-01-18). Military Situation In Iraq On January 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Two Iraqi soldiers were killed in an armed attack on the Iraqi police vehicle on Al-Hawli-Salimaniyah road in Kirkuk province; | Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani held talks with White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk on US-Iraq relationship and the ways to reinforce the ties at various levels and in different fields; | The IRGC Quds Force commander, Esmail Qaani visited the location of martyrdom of General Qasem Soleimani a…
(2023-01-18). Negotiated Solution – No Alternative! indybay.org NATO intervention seems unlikely so far, after U.S. President Biden ruled out direct military intervention even in the run-up to the war…Nevertheless, a further escalation of the war cannot be ruled out. At present, the powerless left has only the option of fighting for peace and of educational work: of emphasizing the survival necessity of a post-capitalist system transformation… (TKonicz)…
(2023-01-18). End Medical Debt: Fight Grows to Stop Hospitals from Suing Patients, Garnishing Wages, Ruining Credit. democracynow.org The growing problem of crushing medical debt was raised by Senator Bernie Sanders in a national address Tuesday on the American working class. We hear from patients and discuss the fight to stop hospitals from suing patients, garnishing wages and putting liens on homes of people facing medical bills they can't afford. We are joined by Elisabeth Benjamin, vice president of Health Initiatives at the Community Service Society of New York and co-founder of the Health Care for All New York campaign.
(2023-01-18). NATO Enhanced Opportunities Partners Georgia, Jordan solidify military ties. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaJanuary 18, 2023 Defense Minister Visits Jordan Minister of Defense of Georgia, Juansher Burchuladze visited the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan where he met with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces, Major General Yousef Ahmed Al-Hnaity. Per the statement of the Georgian MOD, the two countries discussed defense …
(2023-01-18). Fight Grows to Stop Medical Debt From Destroying Patients' Lives. truthout.org The growing problem of crushing medical debt was raised by Senator Bernie Sanders in a national address Tuesday on the American working class. We hear from patients and discuss the fight to stop hospitals from suing patients, garnishing wages and putting liens on homes of people facing medical bills they can't afford. We are joined by Elisabeth Benjamin, vice president of Health Initiatives at the… |
(2023-01-18). Strategic interests: sale/upgrade of 120 F-16s to Turkey "important for U.S., NATO as well" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahJanuary 18, 2023 Tàºrkiye urges US to expedite F-16 process Foreign Minister Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu said Tàºrkiye expects the U.S. to approve the sale of F-16 fighter jets, noting that the purchase is in line with the "joint strategic interests" of both countries. àáavu≈üoƒülu was speaking in Washington, where he was welcomed by his U.S. …
(2023-01-18). Venezuela Essentially Envisages CELAC Playing a Key Role in the Multipolar World Order. orinocotribune.com
(2023-01-18). Thousands Protest Latest Israeli Repression. popularresistance.org One of the most egregious acts was to enforce a ban on carrying Palestinian flags in public, through a directive issued by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The Palestinian flag has long been recognized as a symbol of resistance to the Israeli occupation. Now people arrested for carrying the flag under the ban can be sentenced to up to a year in prison. Ben-Gvir has ordered police to tear down Palestinian flags wherever they are found in public. | Over 20,000 activists joined forces in a "Together against fascism and apartheid" protest in Tel Aviv Jan. 7. A week later on Jan. 14, over 100,000 pr…
(2023-01-18). Joining the war club: Australia's HIMARS purchase. greenleft.org.au The purchase of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) batteries from the United States is another irresponsible drain on the public purse and shows the military-industrial complex is thriving. Binoy Kampmark reports.
(2023-01-18). EU distorts history of how it helped weaponize anti-Semitism. electronicintifada.net Fundamental Rights Agency both disowns and promotes dubious definition.
(2023-01-18). World Cup Racism, The Israel Lobby, and Jordan Peterson, with Smile 2 Jannah and David Miller. mintpressnews.com Lowkey is joined by Professor David Miller, formerly of Bristol University and Zeeshan Ali, who runs the successful YouTube channel, Smile2Jannah, to discuss the power of the Israel Lobby, Jordan Peterson and the World Cup among other topics.
(2023-01-18). Social Media Is Filled With Spooks! With Mike Papantonio. mintpressnews.com Lee Camp sat down with Mike Papantonio, one of the most successful lawyers in the US and an attorney who built a reputation for holding corporate America accountable.
(2023-01-18). Can careening House misfits double down what made Trump unelectable—and dodge electoral suicide? nationofchange.org How do two failed House years, after the wildly absurd kick-off, not wreck the right, not the left?>
(2023-01-18). PIF urges Japan to delay discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated wastewater. ecns.cn The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) on Wednesday urged Japan to delay its discharge of wastewater contaminated by the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean.
(2023-01-18). Is America's bottomless Corporate Welfare for Arms Industry actually Making us Less Safe? juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) Late last month, President Biden signed a bill that clears the way for $858 billion in Pentagon spending and nuclear weapons work at the Department of Energy in 2023. That's far more than Washington anted up for military purposes at the height of the Korean or Vietnam wars or even during …
(2023-01-18). Record Police Killings In 2022 Show Need To Organize For Abolition. popularresistance.org Law enforcement killed a record number of Americans in 2022, two years after the largest racial justice uprising in the U.S. According to the Mapping Police Violence database, police slayed 1,183 people in the U.S. last year. Of those murdered, according to the database, 25 percent were Black, although Black people make up less than 13 percent of the national population. | One would think, in a post-George Floyd "moment of reckoning," that a record number of police killings would garner more attention, especially in an election year. But would an average American recognize the names of Kiaza Miller, Mable Arringt…
(2023-01-18). Public Housing Residents Created A Model For Tenant Rights Activism. popularresistance.org New York City, New York – The coronavirus pandemic laid bare the critical need for affordable housing across the United States. As millions lost their jobs, many Americans were only able to remain housed thanks to the advent of COVID-19 housing policies, including eviction moratoriums and rent freezes. | In the last year, as these protections dwindled across the country, tenants in Black neighborhoods have taken up fights to improve housing access and have won significant battles. In Kansas City, Missouri, residents pushed city leaders to codify a right to legal counsel during eviction procedures for low-income r…
(2023-01-18). US Labor Strikes Went Up Almost 50% Between 2021 And 2022. popularresistance.org In 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated shortly after speaking with sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee. The workers were on strike to protest their low wages and unsafe working conditions. | Union membership and strike activity has fallen in the decades since King's death. But more recently, that has been changing. | The number of strikes in the United States rose almost 50% between 2021 and 2022, according to Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. That pickup in activity has momentum. | In many industries, working conditions have worsened during the pandemic. Cathy Creighto…
(2023-01-18). Richest 1% Took 2/3rds Of Global Wealth Since 2020. popularresistance.org In the past decade, the richest 1% of people on Earth sucked up half of all new wealth. In 2020 and 2021, the richest 1% took nearly two-thirds of all new wealth — six times greater than the wealth made by the poorest 90% of the global population. | "Since 2020, for every dollar of new global wealth gained by someone in the bottom 90%, one of the world's billionaires has gained $1.7 million", wrote Oxfam. | In the meantime, global poverty is getting worse, not better. | These shocking statistics were published in "Survival of the Richest", a report authored by Oxfam, an international humanitarian organizati…
(2023-01-18). How Elon Musk Is Aiding The US' Regime Change Operation In Iran. popularresistance.org Elon Musk has announced that he is helping to smuggle hundreds of Starlink satellite communications devices into Iran. The South African-born billionaire made the admission on December 26, replying to a tweet lauding female Iranian protesters for refusing to cover their hair. "Approaching 100 Starlinks active in Iran", he tweeted, clearly implying a political motivation to his work. | That Musk is involved in Washington's attempts to weaken or overthrow the administration in Tehran has been clear for some months now. In September — at the height of the demonstrations following the suspicious death of 22-yea…
(2023-01-18). New Report Highlights Pesticides' Overlooked Climate Connection. popularresistance.org As chemicals designed to kill insects and weeds, fungi and rodents, pesticides are among the most toxic and damaging substances on the planet. Their harmful impacts on human and ecosystem health are generally well understood. What receives far less attention, however, is the climate impact of these agrochemicals. Not only do pesticides directly contribute to the climate crisis, but a changing climate is likely to intensify pressure from agricultural pests and decrease plant resiliency, resulting in greater pesticide usage and therefore further greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report. | This "vicious c…
(2023-01-18). Learn About The Struggle Of The Last Colony In Africa. popularresistance.org In the middle of the Sahara desert, half a million people resist and fight for their liberation. Under the slogan "intensify the armed struggle to expel the invader and build sovereignty," the Polisario Front, the political organization that leads the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), is holding its 16th Congress in Dajla — one of five Sahrawi refugee camps in the town of Tindouf, Algeria. After 30 years of ceasefire, this is the first Congress to be held again in the context of armed confrontation with Morocco. | "All the human, financial, and material resources are sent to support the combat on the…
(2023-01-18). Will The Weather Eventually Provoke Radical Action On Climate? popularresistance.org With two world summits on the global environment at the end of last year — COP27 and COP15 — there should have been the prospect of an immediate impact on the looming disaster of climate breakdown. | In reality, results were limited at best. | COP27 on climate change did agree to a 'loss and damage' fund that acknowledged the role of long-term emitters in the industrial world and the need for them to aid countries across the Global South. | Funding was proposed for accelerating the transition to renewable energy while responding to the impact of current and future climate disasters. What was lacking w…
(2023-01-18). GOP Has Not Created A New Church Committee. popularresistance.org House Republicans last week announced that they would quickly create a special committee that they referred to as the Church Committee II. Formally, they named it the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. The subcommittee was created on a straight party-line vote: All 221 Republicans voted in favor while all 211 Democrats were opposed. | It will be chaired by far-right Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan, the former wrestling coach at Ohio State University whom six former wrestlers accused of doing nothing to help them, despite the fact that he knew they were being molested by the team docto…
(2023-01-18). People perform dragon and lion dances to welcome the Spring Festival. ecns.cn Villagers performed dragon and lion dances on Tuesday on the top of the Shiniuzhai National Geological Park in Pingjiang County, central China's Hunan Province.
(2023-01-18). Prices of newly added 121 drugs in China's medical insurance system drop 60.1%. ecns.cn China has renewed catalog of drugs covered by its national medical insurance system, and the prices of the 121 newly added drugs have dropped 60.1 percent on average, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) on Wednesday.
(2023-01-18). NBS: Recovery to spur consumption. ecns.cn Growth potential of consumer goods will be unleashed and new consumption formats will evolve faster this year in China on the back of the economic recovery brought about by optimized COVID-19 control measures.
(2023-01-18). Survey: MNCs bullish on China market. ecns.cn China will remain a strategic priority market for multinational corporations as its steady progress in opening-up, dynamic domestic market and innovation strength are able to create long-term financial returns.
(2023-01-18). Snow blankets Zhangjiajie. ecns.cn Heavy snowfall blankets Tianzi mountain in Zhangjiajie scenic spot, creating a dramatic wintry scene for visitors in central China's Hunan Province, Jan. 17, 2023.
(2023-01-18). Temple fair held to celebrate Spring Festival in Wuhan. ecns.cn A temple fair took the spotlight in Wuhan, the capital of China's Hubei Province on Monday, offering fun for residents and visitors with a collection of traditional activities.
(2023-01-18). China's optimized COVID response to benefit global economic recovery: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn As the overall epidemiological situation improves and life and work come back to normal at a faster pace, China's economic and social vitality and development potential will be fully unleashed, which will inject more confidence and strength into the global economic recovery.
(2023-01-18). China's FDI inflow up 6.3 pct in 2022. ecns.cn Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Chinese mainland, in actual use, expanded 6.3 percent year on year to 1.23 trillion yuan in 2022, the Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday.
(2023-01-18). China's actual use of foreign capital continues to increase. ecns.cn China's actual use of foreign capital hit more than 1.23 trillion yuan in 2022, up 6.3 percent year-on-year, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.
(2023-01-18). China welcomes Blinken to visit, ministry says. ecns.cn China welcomes a visit by United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday, as it was reported that the trip would take place in early February.
(2023-01-18). Pandas spend their last Lunar New Year in the U.S. america.cgtn.com Three of China's cutest expats live in the U.S. capital. Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their fourth cub, Xiao Qi Ji.
(2023-01-18). Navy conducts South China Sea combat drills. ecns.cn The battle group of the CNS Shandong aircraft carrier recently carried out a combat exercise in the South China Sea to open its annual training operations, according to the People's Liberation Army Navy.
(2023-01-18). China promises stronger supervision of iron ore market. ecns.cn China's top economic regulator vows to further strengthen supervision on iron ore futures and spot markets, and severely crack down on market violations to maintain normal market order.
(2023-01-18). China urges U.S. to stop plundering Syrian oil resources: FM. ecns.cn China urges the United States to give the Syrian people and the international community a full account of its oil theft, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.
(2023-01-18). Cuba assumes the head of the G-77 at a critical time. mronline.org On January 12, Cuba took the presidency of the G77+China for the first time in history after being elected in September 2022 during the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
(2023-01-18). FBI's record of policing itself against China's spies is abysmal, new book SpyFail reveals. americanthinker.com But they have no problem policing ordinary Americans' tweets or raiding President Trump's home.
(2023-01-18). China's abandonment of Zero-COVID and imperialist hypocrisy. wsws.org While the CCP bears responsibility for this disaster, the mass infection policy was implemented under the demands of the US and the other imperialist powers.
(2023-01-18). US escalates military tension with China. journal-neo.org Tensions between the US and China, which have reached an intense level in recent decades, especially under Donald Trump, have continued to escalate with the arrival of the Joe Biden administration in the White House. At the same time, despite deep contradictions between Republicans and Democrats on most political and international issues (in recent years), …
(2023-01-18). (W.E. Talk) Will China still be the 'world factory' and 'world market' in the future. ecns.cn Will China still be the world factory and the world market in the future? How will elements including the global pandemic, geopolitical competition, and the ongoing China-U.S. trade war influence how companies in both countries perceive and plan the markets in China and the U.S.? In the latest W.E. Talk, Eric Zheng, president of the American Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai and Rupert Hoogewerf, chairman and the chief researcher of the Hurun Report were invited to share their opinions.
(2023-01-18). Giant pandas cuddle together to keep warm at Chongqing Zoo. ecns.cn Giant pandas cuddled together to keep warm at the Chongqing Zoo in southwest China's Chongqing City on Monday, as the strong cold air hit most parts of China.
(2023-01-18). Nation books for growth amid headwinds. ecns.cn While multiple pressures and headwinds may weigh on China's short-term outlook, the optimized COVID-19 control measures and stronger policy support will lead to a notable rebound in 2023.
(2023-01-18). Investment seen critical to economy in 2023. ecns.cn China is expected to see stable investment growth in 2023, which will serve as a key driver of economic recovery, officials and experts said.
(2023-01-18). China increases soybean planting area. ecns.cn China's planting area for soybeans reached 10.26 million hectares, the highest since 1958 and an increase of 1.82 million hectares year-on-year, an agricultural official said on Wednesday.
(2023-01-18). Villagers perform dragon dance to greet Spring Festival. ecns.cn Villagers perform dragon dance on a glass walkway to greet the upcoming Spring Festival at Shiniuzhai National Geological Park, central China's Hunan Province, Jan. 17, 2023.
(2023-01-18). Lantern show illuminates hometown of ancient beauty Wang Zhaojun. ecns.cn A lantern show to greet the upcoming Spring Festival kicked off in Xingshan County, China's ancient beauty Wang Zhaojun's birthplace in China's Hubei Province on Monday.
(2023-01-18). More reforms to enhance SOEs' effectiveness, grow new pioneers. ecns.cn A new round of reform will enhance the effectiveness of China's State-owned enterprises and accelerate the growth of pioneers in modern industrial chains this year, the country's top State-owned assets regulator said on Tuesday.
(2023-01-18). China's Economy is on a Rebound. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar China's economic data for the year 2022 has been released in Beijing on Tuesday. The striking part is that China's GDP growth slowed down to 3 percent. From an Indian perspective, it may seem momentarily that China's economy is slowing while India's expanded by nearly 7 percent (per World Bank predictions.) Can India catch…
(2023-01-18). China confident on growth, vice-premier tells forum. ecns.cn Vice-Premier Liu He said on Tuesday that China is confident growth will likely return to its normal trend this year and the country's economy will "see a significant improvement".
(2023-01-18). US, China Vow to Increase Communication to Avoid Conflict in High-Level Meeting. news.antiwar.com Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met with China's top economic official, Vice Premier Liu He, in Switzerland on Wednesday as Washington and Beijing continue to maintain high-level contacts. In a readout of the meeting, the Treasury Department said that both sides "agreed it is important for the functioning of the global economy to further enhance communication …
(2023-01-18). Western Media Distorts Overall Success of China's Fight Against Covid-19, w/ Tings Chak. youtube.com According to Western media, China can't do anything right. First it was doing too little to address COVID, then it was doing too much and needed to reopen, and now it's wrong to open up as it is. But if you look at things objectively, and take off the Western-colored glasses, is all the criticism …
(2023-01-18). China's economy to see significant improvement in 2023: vice premier. ecns.cn The Chinese economy will see a significant improvement this year, and its growth will most likely return to its normal trend, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said Tuesday at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023.
(2023-01-18). Travel market to rebound during Spring Festival holiday season. ecns.cn China is expected to see a Spring Festival holiday with the largest number of travellers in three years, with soaring domestic tourism and recovering outbound tourism, data from online travel platforms show.
(2023-01-18). EU, IEA: Next 10 Years will See Greatest Industrial Transformation of our Times. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) Six million workers are employed globally in the $217 billion green energy industry today. But in only 8 years, they will more than double to 14 million. Half of those jobs would be connected to "electric vehicles, PV, wind and heat pumps." And the size of the industry will …
(2023-01-18). Students Need Emotional and Community Support, Not Cops in Schools. scheerpost.com
(2023-01-18). Life On Delay: Making Peace With A Stutter (w/ John Hendrickson). levernews.com On this week's Lever Time Premium: we speak with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) about the current goings-on in Congress; and interview author John Hendrickson about the political and personal impacts of speech disfluency.
(2023-01-18). Imperial-CNRS-Lille project to 'fast-track' treatments for metabolic diseases. imperial.ac.uk Imperial, France's National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the University of Lille are setting up a major project into metabolic diseases.
(2023-01-18). 'Insult To Injury': Jury Awards Black Army Officer Less Than $4K In $1M Police Brutality Lawsuit. newsone.com A jury awarded Caron Nazario less than $4,000 of the $1 million he sued for after Virginia cops assaulted the Black Army officer on video in 2020. "It is open season on citizens in Virginia," his lawyer said.
(2023-01-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Glaucoma — the 'silent thief of sight'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: During my recent eye exam, the eye doctor used a machine to blow a puff of air into each of my eyes. It felt like I was in a video game, but I was the target. It didn't hurt, but it did startle me. What does this test measure and how is it helpful in evaluating my vision? Is this something I need to have regularly repeated? ANSWER: Vision tests are always important to…
(2023-01-18). Berlin refuse workers protest for higher wages: "We are ready to strike!" wsws.org On Tuesday, several hundred employees of the Berlin city sanitation department gathered to hand over a petition containing their pay demands to the management. Ulrich Rippert, a candidate of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (Socialist Equality Party, SGP) for the Berlin House of Representatives state election, attended the rally and discussed with the workers.
(2023-01-18). As Income Inequality Skyrockets, the Rich Are Paying Less Into Social Security. truthout.org New research shows that the proportion of wages that were subject to Social Security taxes hit a record low in 2021, as income inequality has skyrocketed and those receiving the highest incomes are paying proportionally even less into Social Security funds. According to a new analysis by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), the share of earnings subject to the tax hit its lowest level in nearly … |
(2023-01-18). Mental Health Customer Says Therapist Told Her Religion And Prayer Would Fix Her Bipolar Disorder. moguldom.com There remain many misconceptions about mental health. But one would hope that a mental health provider would have insight. Twitter user Michael Fulwiler re-posted a LinkedIn post by workplace expertise Natasha Bowman, founder of the Bowman Foundation for Workplace Equity and Mental Wellness. In…
(2023-01-18). Elite Capture: Philosopher OluÃÅf·∫πÃÅmi O. TaÃÅiÃÅwoÃÄ on How the Powerful Took Over Identity Politics. democracynow.org We speak with philosopher Olúf·∫πÃÅmi O. Táíwà≤, who has recently written two widely acclaimed books: "Elite Capture: How the Powerful Took Over Identity Politics (And Everything Else)" and "Reconsidering Reparations," which focuses in part on the climate crisis. He says identity politics is a concept that was stripped of its radical power to build solidarity and is now weaponized to split people into ever narrower categories that hamper movements for racial and social justice. "Elite capture is what happens when the advantaged few in a group steer the r…
(2023-01-18). Alexey Arestovich's Resignation Exposes Kiev Regime's Internal Problems. southfront.org
(2023-01-18). Rainforest Carbon Offsets Used by Major Corporations 'Largely Worthless': Analysis. commondreams.org Over 90% of the rainforest carbon offsets sold by the nonprofit organization that sets the world's leading sustainability standard "are largely worthless and could make global heating worse," an investigation published Wednesday by three media outlets revealed. For nine months, The Guardian, Die Zeit, and SourceMaterial analyzed scientific studies of Verra, "the world's leading carbon …
(2023-01-18). Venezuelan Talks at Risk of Collapse After Gov't Accuses Opposition of Breaking Pledge. venezuelanalysis.com "If the more than 3 billion dollars that was stolen from the people is not returned, the dialogue will not continue," said Jorge Rodríguez.
(2023-01-18). Biden Should Implement Historic Clean Energy Law as Written, Despite EU Trade Threats. commondreams.org President Joe Biden should implement the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as intended without delays or technical changes that could undermine its historic clean energy investments, Public Citizen, United Steelworkers, United Auto Workers, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and Sierra Club said in a letter to the White House sent this morning. The groups …
(2023-01-18). 'The Banshees of Inisherin' review: An ahistorical film that rings hollow. peoplesworld.org International film awards are by no means a good film guide. This applies to The Banshees of Inisherin as much as to the rest of them. The story is set in 1923 on a West of Ireland offshore island — filmed in fact on Achill island and Inis Mór (Inishmore), the largest of the three …
(2023-01-18). Extinction Rebellion Paints Government Office Black Over UK's First Deep Coal Mine in 30 Years. commondreams.org Climate activists with Extinction Rebellion on Wednesday gathered in canary costumes and doused a U.K. government building with black paint to protest the recent approval of the country's first new deep coal mine in three decades. "As police hurried to block access to the doors, protesters lit smoke bombs," according to The Guardian, which noted …
(2023-01-18). Don't Bring Back Pot Bans. otherwords.org From the onset of marijuana prohibition, criminalization advocates have sought to advance their position — and unduly influence the public — by greatly exaggerating the supposed strength of the cannabis flower. | Modern prohibitionists are continuing to engage in this tactic by claiming that today's cannabis is uniquely more potent, and therefore allegedly more dangerous, than ever before. Increasingly, they are also advocating for the imposition of arbitrary THC potency caps on state-legal products. | Let's set the record straight. First, the availability of potent cannabis products is not a phenomen…
(2023-01-18). Race to the bottom at Ford in Europe: IG Metall offers 18 percent wage cut for German auto workers. wsws.org The IG Metall is not only conducting a struggle against wage increases. It is actively advocating and implementing wage cuts and cheap labour in an industry where workers were once among the best paid.
(2023-01-18). Police Murder 'Cop City' Protestor in Atlanta Forest. itsgoingdown.org Statement from the Atlanta Community Press Collective on the police murder of a forest defender in the Weelaunee forest in so-called Atlanta, Georgia. For ongoing updates, check Defend the Atlanta Forest. Today the police shot and killed a protester in Weelaunee Forest. Dozens of heavily armed DeKalb Police, Atlanta Police and Georgia State police shut…
(2023-01-18). Older women become fastest growing sector to seek JobSeeker. greenleft.org.au A report by the Parliamentary Budget Office has found that women aged over 60 are the fastest growing section of the population on JobSeeker payments. Isaac Nellist reports.
(2023-01-18). What Price "Defense"? America's Costly, Dysfunctional Approach to Security Is Making Us Ever Less Safe. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Statement by Ana Belén Montes after her release from prison. workers.org Ana Belén Montes spent 20 years in a federal prison in the U.S. This Puerto Rican woman was convicted of espionage regarding her work in the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency. Anti-imperialists consider her a hero, and many have defended her and worked for her release. They made the following statement . . . |
(2023-01-18). What nurses and teachers won by withholding their 'feminized labor'. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in At the intensive care unit at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, nurse Kelley Anaas has cared for a lot of people who have gotten sick with Covid-19 during the pandemic. | "I took care of plenty of people who got sick at their work," said Anaas, who has been a nurse for 14 years and is a steward with the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA). "I remember taking care of a w…
(2023-01-18). NYT Worries Big Brother Is Not Watching You. scheerpost.com By Dorothee Benz / Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting A recent guest essay in the New York Times (12/28/22) concluded a searing takedown of "our technology overlords" with the sentence: We have a technologically driven shift of power to ideological individuals and organizations whose lack of appreciation for moral nuance and good governance puts us all at …
(2023-01-18). YouTube bans real science. americanthinker.com YouTube staffers confused by statistics…
(2023-01-18). World's Richest 1% Captured Over 63% Of All Wealth Created Since 2020. progressivehub.net PEOPLES DISPATCH…
(2023-01-18). Sanders Calls on CEO Howard Schultz to End Starbucks' "Ruthless Union Busting Campaign" Against Own Workers. commondreams.org Following up on a previous letter sent in October of last year, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), the incoming chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, on Wednesday sent a letter to Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz calling for the company to once and for all end its egregious union busting campaign against …
(2023-01-18). Opinion: The NFL Is Using Damar Hamlin's Injury To Cloak Its Racist Past. moguldom.com Almost a week after Damar Hamlin's injury, the Buffalo Bills took the field against the New England Patriots. While hearts were heavy, Hamlin from a hospital bed in critical condition was able to cheer his team to victory. The NFL decided to suspend the game in which Hamlin was injured and since then, every NFL …
(2023-01-18). Omitting the Evidence: What the IMF Gets Wrong about Venezuela. cepr.net On December 5, 2022, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Western Hemisphere Department published a report titled "Regional Spillovers from the Venezuelan Crisis," which assesses the causes of Venezuela's economic crisis, the drivers of the country's record emigration, and the impact that this influx of Venezuelan migrants has had on neighboring countries. While these are worthy …
(2023-01-18). What I Learned from My Mom. progressive.org The life she led—and her disgraceful eviction from a senior care facility in her final years—should inspire all of us to push for better.
(2023-01-18). GOP 'Prop' Vernon Jones Ordered To Pay More Than $45K For Blocking A Constituent On Facebook. newsone.com A federal judge has ordered Vernon Jones to pay $45,652 in damages and legal fees to a man he blocked from his Facebook page.
(2023-01-18). Report: 94 Percent of Big Provider's Rainforest Carbon Offsets Don't Cut Carbon. truthout.org A new report reveals that the vast majority of the rainforest carbon offsets offered by the world's biggest provider are functionally worthless allowing major companies like Disney and Shell to tout their supposed commitment to combating the climate crisis while not having a real impact in reducing carbon emissions. An analysis published Wednesday by The Guardian, in which a team of… |
(2023-01-18). The Biden Administration's Dangerous Move to Deepen Military Ties with Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Ana Walshe Case Revives 'Missing White Woman Syndrome' Criticism. newsone.com
(2023-01-18). After 'Penis Statue' Criticism, Coretta Scott King's Cousin Says MLK 'Was Assassinated By The US Government'. newsone.com Seneca Scott, a cousin of Coretta Scott King, added to criticism of a new sculpture by saying MLK "was assassinated by the U.S. government."
(2023-01-18). Report: US Law Enforcement Has Secret Surveillance That Tracks Money Transfers Between Citizens. moguldom.com U.S. law enforcement agencies have access to a so-called investigative tool that amounts to "an all-you-can-eat buffet of Americans' personal financial data while bypassing the normal protections for Americans' privacy," according to an investigation by Sen. Ron Wyden. A database of 1 million money transfers called TRAC — the Transaction Record Analysis Center — was set …
(2023-01-18). Sen. Ron Johnson squandered a sterling opportunity to expose Chuck Todd on Meet The Press. americanthinker.com Johnson could have gotten way tougher with the preening Todd than he did in a recent interview.
(2023-01-18). Should Trump and Biden be 'treated equally' on classified documents? americanthinker.com Mitch McConnell thinks so. But there's a glaring problem here.
(2023-01-18). Fact Check: Martin Luther King Critic Julia Clarice Brown Was US Government Informant and FBI Agent. moguldom.com Countless people across the globe celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s greatness on MLK Day. However, one clip shared on Twitter reminded people that during Dr. King's last years, he had many denigrators, including some Black Americans. One of his most vocal critics was Julia Clarice Brown — a Black woman who later proudly admitted to being …
(2023-01-18). Preview of Union Membership in 2022. cepr.net The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release its annual report on the prior year's union membership and coverage on January 19, 2023. Based on CEPR's initial tabulations using public use microdata files from the Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group (CPS ORG) for 2022, the actual number of union members is expected to increase …
(2023-01-18). 1-2-3 approach to eating fruits and veggies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Is it a challenge for you to eat all five servings of fruits and vegetables every day? The 1-2-3 approach can help you pack in all your servings — and more — throughout the day. Get six servings by eating: 1 serving with breakfast 2 with lunch 3 with dinner and snacks Remember that the serving size for fruits and vegetables is about 4 to 6 ounces. Measurements for one serving can differ depending on…
(2023-01-18). Socialist Alliance makes ambitious plans at its 17th National Conference. greenleft.org.au Socialist Alliance delegates discussed global and domestic political developments and decided on directions and campaign priorities at its 17th national conference. Chloe DS reports.
(2023-01-18). Corporations Use Legal Threats To Halt Climate Progress. progressivehub.net LOIS PARSHLEY | GRIST…
(2023-01-18). One Killed, Five Wounded After Attack On Police Patrol In Syria's Daraa (Photos). southfront.org On January 18, a blast hit a patrol of the Syrian Police in the southern city of Daraa, killing an officer and wounding several other people. | The patrol was passing in Busra Square when an improvised explosive device went off. The officer, Captain Fares Ibrahim Khalil, was killed on the spot while two of his colleagues were wounded by the blast. Three civilians who were passing near the patrol at the time of the attack were also wounded. | Busra Square is located in the northern part of Daraa cit…
(2023-01-18). Mayo Clinic expert provides perspective on FDA approval of another experimental Alzheimer's drug. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval of a disease-modifying treatment that could potentially give some patients with Alzheimer's disease something they haven't had before: a medication that may slow the decline of memory and thinking. A monoclonal antibody, lecanemab, shows promise in removing amyloid plaques from the brain, according to phase 3 trial results. Amyloid plaques are one of the defining features of Alzheimer's disease, according to Dr. Ronald Petersen, a neurologist…
(2023-01-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Pediatric pectus excavatum. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We've noticed an indent in our son's chest since he was about 6 years old. Our pediatrician diagnosed this as pectus excavatum but said that it was nothing to worry about. Six years later, he's starting to complain that his heart is racing, and he experiences loss of endurance and shortness of breath with exercise. We are very concerned and wondering if we need another opinion. I've heard surgery may be necessary for…
(2023-01-18). Black NFL coaches face increased injustice. workers.org At the beginning of the 2022 season, there were only three Black head coaches in the NFL, whose players are an estimated 60% African American. Following the end of the regular season Jan. 9, now the number is down to just two. That's because the Houston Texans fired Lovie Smith, . . . |
(2023-01-18). French Jihadist Killed By Syrian Army In Greater Idlib. southfront.org On February 15, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) killed a French jihadist during a rare raid in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, which occupied by several terrorist groups. | The French jihadist, identified only as "Abu Hamza," was reportedly a member of Firqat al-Ghuraba. In a statement, the terrorist group said that the jihadist was killed by Syrian troops in the mountainous area of al-Zawiya in the southern countryside of Idlib. | Abu Hamza's real name is yet to be revealed. It rema…
(2023-01-18). A startup says it's begun releasing particles into the atmosphere, in an effort to tweak the climate. mronline.org Make Sunsets is already attempting to earn revenue for geoengineering, a move likely to provoke widespread criticism.
(2023-01-18). Leftists chase the chimera of White supremacy. americanthinker.com Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's crazed effort to combat alleged "White supremacy" ignores the fact that America is mercifully free of "White supremacy."
(2023-01-18). Premier calls for adequate energy supplies, stable prices. ecns.cn Premier Li Keqiang called on Tuesday for adequate energy supplies and price stability to ensure people's well-being and the nation's overall social and economic development.
(2023-01-18). In OtherWords: January 11, 2023. otherwords.org Happy New Year! | In our first new package of 2023, new People for the American Way president Svante Myrick says Svante, a Black former leader of Ithaca, New York who grew up experiencing homelessness before becoming the youngest mayor in the state's history, knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity. It's not something done by "Great Men" (or women) alone, he says — it's done by the countless ordinary people who stand up for w…
(2023-01-18). Why Government Can't Be Compassionate. americanthinker.com Compassion is a wonderful quality, but not in every situation.
(2023-01-18). IPCC Climate Models Grossly Exaggerate 'Global Warming'. americanthinker.com Recent studies using honest methodologies establish that the panicky predictions are wrong by as much as 50%.
(2023-01-18). Ed Reed Apologizes For Criticizing Bethune-Cookman, Blames Social Media 'Antagonists'. newsone.com Source: Kevin C. Cox / Getty | New Bethune-Cookman University (BCU) head football coach "I(n) regards to my social media and comments about the University, staff and other institutions, I would like to sincerely apologize to all BCU staff, students and alumni for my lack of professionalism," Reed said via a release "My language and tone were unaccept…
(2023-01-18). Iranians In Kurdish Sanandaj Renew Call For Regime Change At Gathering To Mark Protester's Death. juancole.com By Ardeshir Tayebi ( RFE/RL ) Iranians in the western city of Sanandaj have marked the end of a 40-day mourning period for Homan Abdullahi, a protester killed by security forces in ongoing nationwide protests that have rocked the country since the death of Mahsa Amini, with renewed calls for regime change. Videos …
(2023-01-18). Beyond the 'Border Crisis'. otherwords.org Most of us agree that the U.S. immigration system is in dire need of reform. But When I was in law school, I witnessed firsthand the difficulties faced by asylum seekers. | These desperate people had already endured terrifying conditions in their home countries…
(2023-01-18). How Facebook Removed "True Content" for Pfizer and the White House. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Biden's Safer America Plan Will Harm Already Hyper-Policed Communities. truthout.org Back in November, pollsters told us that the GOP's fearmongering would sway voters across the nation. Thankfully, the false narrative of rising crime wasn't enough to motivate voters to grant Republicans a "red wave." However, the lack of a "red wave" did not mean a reversal of bipartisan investments in policing. In December, the Biden administration tripled down investment in the police by… |
(2023-01-18). The View's Joy Behar disparages 'heterosexual men' and 'conservatives' for supporting the NFL. americanthinker.com Leftist drivel and virtue-signaling from the stupidest creature on television.
(2023-01-18). MAGA threat greater today than in 2020. peoplesworld.org McCarthy got his gavel, but MAGA pulls his strings. The GOP is comfy with armed fascists, SCOTUS is rolling back the 20th century. Time to get busy. "For the first time since before the Civil War, a fascist party has taken control of the House of Representatives. (I define a party as fascist if it does …
(2023-01-18). A Sanctity of Human Life Month like no other. americanthinker.com The end of Roe is a huge victory that we should celebrate.
(2023-01-18). Defend North Korea against U.S., South Korean provocations — WW Commentary. workers.org United States and South Korean officials are ramping up provocations aimed at the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the north. The two capitalist countries have announced they plan to hold official meetings in February, known as "tabletop exercises," to discuss military options to use against socialist North Korea. This . . . |
(2023-01-18). Criminal proceedings against Jeanine àÅñez over Senkata massacre begin in Bolivia. peoplesdispatch.org In November 2019, at àÅñez's orders, security forces brutally repressed protesters who had blockaded the Senkata gas plant as a part of the anti-coup protests, massacring 10 protesters and injuring over a hundred…
(2023-01-18). At Davos, John Kerry lets the elitists' cat out of the bag. americanthinker.com As you've long suspected, the god complex of the "select" who gather there is real.
(2023-01-18). AIIB vows efforts to tackle global challenges, expand cooperation. ecns.cn The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will deepen international cooperation to tackle global challenges and promote sustainable development, said the multilateral development bank as Monday marked its seventh anniversary.
(2023-01-18). The NDP and the Right to Strike. mronline.org Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently found himself in hot water for removing the right to strike from educational workers, imposing terms and conditions of employment on them, and using the Notwithstanding Clause to bar them from asserting their constitutional rights.
(2023-01-18). The Supreme Court is Corrupt and Clueless. otherwords.org As many of its own members privately admit, Congress has become a pay-to-play lawmaking casino — closed to commoners, but offering full-service access to corporate powers. | But there's another government entity that's even more aloof from workaday people: the Supreme Court. And it has become a handmaiden to the corporate elites trying to increase their dominance over us. | The six-member, right-wing majority on this secretive powerhouse now routinely vetoes efforts by workers, environmentalists, students, local officials, voters, and all others who try to rein in corporate greed and abuses. | Appointed for…
(2023-01-18). Healthy Weight Awareness Month. Mayo Clinic innovations can help you lose weight, keep it off. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo Clinic experts available to talk about obesity epidemic in America and innovations in weight loss procedures January is Healthy Weight Awareness Month — and a time when many consider a fresh start with healthier eating and exercise habits. Consider these stats on obesity in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Forty-one percent of Americans are considered obese. And by 2030, an estimated 50% of Americans will be obese….
(2023-01-18). UK Tories Veto Scottish Gender Bill, Angering Advocates and Independence Movement. commondreams.org Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said late Tuesday that her government will "inevitably" challenge the United Kingdom in court after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative government vetoed a recently passed LGBTQ+ rights bill—a move that critics say will harm both the LGBTQ+ community and the state of democracy across the United Kingdom. Weeks after the …
(2023-01-18). Dangerous Thought Control from The World Economic Forum. Are Globalism and Transhumanism the "Inevitable Destiny" of Humanity? globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). What Happened to the 'Passion of the People'? americanthinker.com The love for America is no longer being taught to the young, while both sides of the political spectrum have grown cynical.
(2023-01-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Winter skin protection tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Winter weather changes can negatively affect the skin — the body's largest organ. Colder temperatures and a lack of moisture in the air can damage unprotected skin, especially on the face and hands. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ppcOBDumjMc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-01-18). Cartoon: A Robbery in Broad Daylight. otherwords.org
(2023-01-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hearty and heart-smart winter soups. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org By December, the summer vegetable gardens have all been harvested. Winter fruits and vegetables are now on the menu. Elizabeth J. Bailey, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says traditional winter vegetables can be satisfying and healthy in meals like salads and soups. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/LOWujA2zjrI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-01-18). Hezbollah claims the US is preventing Iranian oil supply to Lebanon, leaving millions to suffer. peoplesdispatch.org Iran had offered free fuel to crisis-hit Lebanon to address shortages that have affected almost all economic activities in the country. Most of Lebanon is able to get just two hours of electricity each day due to the severe shortage…
(2023-01-18). King Preached Peace. It's Not Biden's Thing. progressivehub.net PAUL W. LOVINGER…
(2023-01-18). What Happened to the 1.3 Million Children Who Stopped Going to School? progressive.org School privatizers want you to believe parents are abandoning the public system, but that's not the whole story.
(2023-01-18). Debt ceiling only the latest Republican attempt to hold workers hostage. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—The Republican attempt to use the raising of the debt ceiling as an attempt to hold workers hostage, with threats to cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid is only part of a broadside attack on workers that must be challenged by labor and all its allies. In a massive critique of the economic tilt favoring …
(2023-01-18). No, the Antarctic's ice is not melting as fast as predicted. americanthinker.com No matter how many predictions on climate change are 100% wrong, the talking points and destructive policies remain the same.
(2023-01-18). Daily inbound, outbound trips to triple year-on-year during Spring Festival. ecns.cn The average daily number of inbound and outbound trips during the 2023 Spring Festival will triple year-on-year to 600,000, accounting for 32.7 percent of that of 2019, said the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Wednesday.
(2023-01-18). A Majority of House Republicans' New Committee Chairs Are Election Deniers. truthout.org Analyses show that a majority of the House Republicans' newly chosen committee chairs people who will have a huge hand in setting the priorities for the House over the next two years have participated in the extremely dangerous and anti-democratic GOP practice of election denial. As first pointed out by HuffPost, 11 of the 17 new committee chairs were among the 147 Republicans who voted… |
(2023-01-18). Parties in Yemen war in indirect talks to formalize ceasefire, claims AP report. peoplesdispatch.org According to the report, the parties have shown greater willingness to address key issues such as lifting of the blockade and sharing of oil revenues in the talks that are being mediated by Oman…
(2023-01-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains how Mohs surgery can be used to treat basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and some types of melanoma. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/IB8JeZ4nhkY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-01-18). As XBB.1.5 variant spreads across Canada, COVID-19 deaths hit 11-month high. wsws.org According to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University published on the Our World in Data website, the rolling seven day average of Covid-19 fatalities in Canada reached 78 per day on January 12, the highest since February 28, 2022, when the Omicron first wave was cresting.
(2023-01-18). Leading German politicians try to halt the recall Berlin state elections. wsws.org The halting of the recall Berlin state elections would be a fundamental attack on democratic rights. The ruling elite would then be able to sabotage elections at will and push through its hated policies without any regard for the voters.
(2023-01-18). Pottery, Poetry, and Protest. dissidentvoice.org In 1919, South Carolina's Charleston Museum acquired an unusually massive jar bearing the inscription "made at Stoney bluff; / for making dis old gin enuff / May 13 — 1859 / Dave & / Baddler". The following year another large, alkaline-glazed vessel came into the museum's possession bearing the same date and names within …
(2023-01-18). Hookers descend on World Economic Forum. americanthinker.com So much for women's equality The World Economic Forum is a prodigious consumer of prostitution services, imported in with the pious hypocrites on plumes of carbon dioxide.
(2023-01-18). Ana Montes: Closer To A Whistleblower Than A Dangerous Spy. thedissenter.org
(2023-01-18). HK, Macao, Taiwan performers to retake mainland stages starting mid-February. ecns.cn Approvals of commercial performance applications involving people from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan will resume from Feb 16, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Monday.
(2023-01-18). Police Get New Powers To Arrest Peaceful Protesters. rumble.com
(2023-01-18). Parcel sector to deliver big revenues this year. ecns.cn The revenue of the parcel delivery sector is expected to grow this year as it continues its decadelong boom, the sector's regulator said on Tuesday.
(2023-01-18). At MLK Conference, young organizers outline obstacles, opportunities. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Young organizers face both obstacles and opportunities when trying to convince workplace colleagues to go union, a panel of them said at the AFL-CIO's Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative conference. And often it's bosses' mismanagement, exploitation and repression that presents both. Consider, for example, what happened when the coronavirus pandemic broke out, in this case …
(2023-01-18). Imperial research referenced in major net zero report. imperial.ac.uk Chris Skidmore MP was asked by then PM Liz Truss MP to lead review into UK's progress to net zero with focusing on delivering growth for the economy.
(2023-01-18). "I want them to keep on fighting!": University of Illinois faculty begin strike with widespread student support. wsws.org The walkout by hundreds of UIC faculty is part of a growing movement of the working class internationally against an escalating cost-of-living crisis and massive social inequality.
(2023-01-18). Charity sale promotes unity, rural growth. ecns.cn The opening of an annual major international charity sale in Beijing on Tuesday attracted senior Chinese diplomats, including Foreign Minister Qin Gang, and dignitaries from foreign diplomatic missions based in the country.
(2023-01-18). President Maduro Presents Venezuela's Economic Outlook Report for 2023. orinocotribune.com The outlook for Venezuela's continued economic recovery is positive. | The official data presented by President Nicolás Maduro in the 2023 annual economic report on the state of the Venezuelan economy shows a gradual recovery and provide an outlook of some stability, at least in terms of macro numbers. | A review of the graphs displayed in the Chamber of the National Assembly indicated that Venezuela's economic recovery is constrained by the difficulties inherent to the blockade and illegal sanctions. However, it is also limited by the state's ability to carry out exceptional economic measures and, in turn, meet…
(2023-01-18). Eating 1 Freshwater Fish Equals a Month of Drinking "Forever Chemicals" in Water. truthout.org People who eat just one U.S. freshwater fish a year are likely to show a significant increase of a cancer-causing chemical in their bloodstream, new research warns. An analysis of U.S. government data derived from more than 0 fish samples revealed that the majority of fish living in streams, rivers and lakes across the country are contaminated with per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at… |
(2023-01-18). Libya: Ankara Dispatches Head of Intelligence to Tripoli to Protect Turkish Interests. libya360.wordpress.com Hakan Fidan meets with Dbaiba and Khaled Al-Mishri in an effort to explore understandings on the roadmap and the holding of Elections announced by the presidents of the House of Representatives and the Supreme Council of the state. The visit of the head of the Turkish intelligence service Hakan Fidan to Tripoli on Tuesday just…
(2023-01-18). Sanders Calls on Starbucks CEO to End 'Concerted and Relentless' Union-Busting Campaign. commondreams.org Sen. Bernie Sanders demanded in a letter to Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on Wednesday that the company immediately end its "ruthless union-busting campaign" as the coffee giant's employees continue to face obstruction and retaliation while trying to organize—and win their first contract. Sanders, the incoming chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) …
(2023-01-18). Syria's Power Dynamic Is Shifting. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Scotland's Plan to Implement 20-Minute Neighborhoods Nationwide. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Ellen Brown: Solving the Debt Crisis the American Way. scheerpost.com
(2023-01-18). Meek Mill: The Shade Room Promotes Black Embarrassment And Misery, I May Hire Private Investigators. moguldom.com Hip-hop artist and criminal justice reform activist Meek Mill is not happy with the Black celebrity gossip platform The Shade Room (TSR). He's even implying he might sue and do an investigation into their inner workings. TSR was founded by Angelica "Angie" Nwandu in 2014. At one point, it was ranked as one of the …
(2023-01-18). Selected Articles: A Third Intifada and the Last War. Palestine and the Global South. globalresearch.ca By Today, many Israelis believe what Golda Meir had said, including Israel's top cabinet member Itamar Ben-Gvir, a known far-right extremist …
(2023-01-18). Int'l, regional flights resume at Daxing airport. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport began resuming international and regional flights on Tuesday following the optimization of immigration, aviation and customs policies earlier this month.
(2023-01-18). Celebrating international relationships, past, present and future. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It was 100 years ago that Dr. Charles Mayo visited France and met with famed physicist Marie Curie, the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize. That meeting helped to set the stage for her research collaboration with Mayo and the relationship between Mayo and France that continues today. Celebrating those past, present and future relationships was the reason for a news conference held at Mayo Clinic on Friday, Jan. 6. Ambassador of France to…
(2023-01-18). Report: "Extreme Wealth: The growing number of people with extreme wealth and what an annual wealth tax could raise" ips-dc.org
(2023-01-18). In Maryland, Wes Moore Is Sworn In As America's Only Black Governor. newsone.com Wes Moore's inauguration gave him the distinction of being Maryland's first Black governor, the only sitting Black governor and just the third Black person ever elected governor in the U.S.
(2023-01-18). Foul-mouthed Pope abandons traditional teaching on absolution. americanthinker.com He seems to have adopted an "anything goes" philosophy when it comes to moral law.
(2023-01-18). UPS Teamsters demand MLK Day as a paid holiday. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which fell on January 15, Teamsters across the country joined the national action to demand that UPS "Deliver on the Dream" by pressuring the company to make MLK Day and Juneteenth paid holidays in the upcoming national contract. | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the Civil Rights movement and all fights for justice. He walked picket lines in solidarity with workers and used his large platform to bravely denounce the evils of capitalism and U.S. wars. He was assassinated during the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike after marching alongside 1300 Africa…
(2023-01-18). Is the Syria-Turkey conflict close to a peaceful resolution? journal-neo.org Over the past decade, Turkish foreign policy has faced serious difficulties, and the crisis unleashed by the US and its allies in Syria has been the main reason for this. The Syrian crisis has had and continues to have several consequences for Turkey at various levels: the intensification of the Kurdish question, the build-up of the …
(2023-01-18). Ashley Diamond Won a Legal Victory to Protect Incarcerated Trans People in 2016. Now, She's Suing Again. scheerpost.com
(2023-01-18). Striking Faculty Demand Mental Health Support for Chicago Students. truthout.org Salaries and hours of unpaid labor during the pandemic were on the minds of University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) faculty who showed up to the picket lines on Monday for the first day of a campus-wide strike, but professors and lecturers are demanding more than just better pay. Like educators across the country, the UIC faculty union is also fighting for better mental health resources for their… |
(2023-01-18). Turkey Is Ready To Discuss Partial, Complete Withdrawal From Syria — Report. southfront.org Turkish forces are seen near Mount Barsaya, northeast of Afrin, Syria January 23, 2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi | Turkey is ready to discuss all issues with the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad, including a partial or complete withdrawal from Syria, Following the outbreak of the war in Syria more than a decade ago, Ankara cut all ties with Damascus. Today, the Tu…
(2023-01-18). New Mexico Republican arrested for attempting to kill Democratic office-holders. wsws.org Solomon Peña, 39, is accused of being the "mastermind" behind at least four shootings in Albuquerque targeting Democratic politicians at their homes.
(2023-01-18). Turkish-Kurdish Conflict Continues In Northern Syria. southfront.org |
(2023-01-18). Past eight years were hottest in recorded history. peoplesworld.org Last year was the fifth-warmest ever recorded in planetary history, scientists announced on Tuesday. The data reflects a wider warming trend driven by emissions of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, with the past eight years being the warmest on record, and 2016 the hottest yet. The record heat is hitting some parts of the globe harder than …
(2023-01-18). Break Unite's isolation of the Abellio London bus dispute! wsws.org Having presided over a long list of rotten deals against drivers, General Secretary Sharon Graham and other lead officials seized on the Abellio dispute to try to revive Unite's tattered reputation…
(2023-01-18). Make 2023 the Year of Debate. americanthinker.com There is nothing worse than a government that operates in lockstep without deliberation.
(2023-01-18). Job insecurity in Colombia's textile industry. america.cgtn.com The textile and clothing industry in Colombia is one of the most traditional economic sectors of the country's economy.
(2023-01-18). Is Israel's Netanyahu even worse than Trump? juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment) The parallel trajectories of far-far right politicians accruing more power in the US and Israel is striking. Elements include similar motivations, policy actors, agenda and attempts to subvert democracy. But the dynamics differ with the roles of the two nations' judicial systems. Far-far right wingers in Israel feel …
(2023-01-18). Video: Pfizer's "Secret" Report on the Covid Vaccine. Beyond Manslaughter. The Evidence is Overwhelming. The Vaccine Should Be Immediately Withdrawn Worldwide. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). From the Unsustainable Here to the Sustainable There. fpif.org In 1972, the Club of Rome released a report called The Limits to Growth that laid out the damage to the planet and to human beings of unrestrained increases in economic production and population. It was a straightforward extrapolation from then-current trends that took into account limited resources like water, fertile soil, and fossil fuels. | That same year, the United Nations held its first environment conference, which led to the creation of the UN Environment Program. Climate change was barely on the conference agenda, but it would increasingly focus the attention of scientists and policymakers over the next…
(2023-01-18). Police attack protest by Sri Lankan students against state repression. wsws.org In the struggle to defend their democratic and social rights, students need to turn towards the working class, the only social force that can lead that political struggle.
(2023-01-18). White House Demands McCarthy Reveal "Hidden Bargains" Made to Win Speakership. truthout.org A deal struck by far right members of the GOP House caucus and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California) to provide him enough votes to become Speaker of the House remains largely hidden, its aspects still unknown to the general public, nearly two weeks after he was appointed to the role. The way in which the American people have not been informed of the terms of the deal is problematic… |
(2023-01-18). Jorge Rodríguez: No Reason to Continue Mexico Talks With People Who Do Not Keep Their Word. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, January 17, the head of the government delegation to the Mexico Talks and president of Venezuela's National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, urged the nation's far-right opposition to comply with the agreements signed in Mexico last September. | During his speech at the session in the National Assembly, Rodríguez said that the opposition, by refusing to comply with the agreements in had entered into, is eroding the government's good faith in pursuing dialogue. | "If there is something I believe in, it is in the pledged word," said Rodríguez. "Those representatives of the Venezuelan right who signed a social…
(2023-01-18). Girlfriend Of PnB Rock Reveals To Fans He Didn't Have A Will Or Life Insurance: 'We're So Young, We Don't Plan On Death'. moguldom.com Stephanie Sibounheuang, the girlfriend of late hip-hop artist PnB Rock, recently took to Instagram to share some updates on how she and their daughter, Xuri Li, have been doing since the "Catch These Vibes" MC was tragically gunned down in September 2022. Sibounheuang posted a 15-minute "video of gratitude" that she said God directed her to make. …
(2023-01-18). GOP Forms New House Committee to Investigate Abuses of Intelligence Agencies Modeled on 1970s Church Committee—But Will Use Committee to Advance Nefarious Partisan Agenda. covertactionmagazine.com In September, CovertAction Magazine published an article entitled "We Need a New 'Church Committee' to Curb Massive Intelligence Agency Criminality Ranging From Illegal Surveillance to Torture and Assassination." And low and behold, the House-led GOP has set up what they call a new Church Committee—the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. The …
(2023-01-18). Pottery, Poetry, and Protest: "Hear Me Now" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). A digital twin takes human form. america.cgtn.com Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries by use of what's known as a digital twin.
(2023-01-18). More Cops? Not What Our Communities Need. socialistproject.ca
(2023-01-18). New Institute for Policy Studies Report Finds That an Annual Wealth Tax on the World's Richest Could Raise $1.7 Trillion Globally. ips-dc.org The report includes country-by-country data on wealth inequality and the revenue possibilities of national wealth taxes.
(2023-01-18). IBD diagnosis, eco-burials and awards for Imperial: News from the College. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2023-01-18). A Day in the Life of Condado (OPINION). latinorebels.com Puerto Rico promises tourists once-in-a-lifetime experiences and things they've never seen before, but even the locals get an unexpected surprise or two throughout the day.
(2023-01-18). Coalition demands justice for dozens dying in Houston-area jail. liberationnews.org With 29 people officially dead in a year's time, countless more being released from the jail just before death, and two new deaths in the first two weeks of 2023, activists are calling out an increasingly dire human rights crisis in Texas' biggest jail.
(2023-01-18). John Kiriakou: GOP Has Not Created a New Church Committee. scheerpost.com
(2023-01-18). After COVID Vaccine Roll Out, the FAA Tacitly Admitted that Pilots Electrocardiogram (EKG) Are No Longer Normal. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Understanding The Epidemic Of Femicide: What It Is And How To Stop It. newsone.com 23-year-old Birmingham woman Jamea Jonae Harris was shot to death, allegedly with a gun belonging to a former University of Alabama basketball player. | Source: Facebook | When the story of MORE: For Americans, the term Femicide rarely…
(2023-01-18). Wisconsin Democrats Push for Abortion Referendum in Upcoming Spring Election. truthout.org Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin pushed for a nonbinding referendum question on abortion to be included on the spring ballot this April, hoping that doing so would show anti-abortion Republicans, who control the state legislature, that residents of the state support the recognition and protection of abortion rights. Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling this past summer that dismantled… |
(2023-01-18). Consumer Health: Do you know the symptoms of glaucoma? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about treating this group of eye conditions. About 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, and it's the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to abnormally high pressure in your eye. Elevated eye pressure is due to a buildup of…
(2023-01-18). Corporal Punishment: It's Time To Admit That Beating Kids Isn't The Solution To Crime. newsone.com Despite evidence to the contrary, people like New York City Mayor Eric Adams are holding on to the belief that physical punishment will prevent kids from becoming criminals. In fact, hitting children is the first step in the process of producing criminals.
(2023-01-18). 4 terrorists killed in counter-terror operation in SW Pakistan. ecns.cn Four terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation by security forces in Hoshab area of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, the military said on Wednesday.
(2023-01-18). The View's Joy Behar disparages 'heterosexual men' and 'conservatives" for supporting the NFL. americanthinker.com Leftist drivel and virtue-signaling from the stupidest creature on television.
(2023-01-18). Vietnam's president resigns out of personal wish: state media. ecns.cn Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has resigned and has had his memberships at the Politburo and the 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) removed, the Vietnam News Agency reported on Tuesday.
(2023-01-18). Bretton Woods Entities Have No Way Out Of The Woods! journal-neo.org I wonder just what per cent of the population even knows about Bretton Woods and its implications for the global system. What goes around comes around, and the US and its economic allies, under the guise of the IMF and World Bank, Bretton Woods Entities that emerged in the wake of World War Two, have …
(2023-01-18). The US Agenda for the Gradual Destruction of Dialogue in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad 18 January 2023 | Various statements leaked over the past few days suggest that the specific commitments reached in the second partial agreement signed by the Venezuelan Government and the Unitary Platform at the National Dialogue and Negotiation Table (MDN) in Mexico in November 2022 are being indirectly boycotted by the United States. | On January 17, the Spanish newspaper El País revealed that the Venezuelan funds illegally seized by US sanctions, amounting to some $3 billion to be released after the agreement in Mexico, continue to be withheld. The outlet reported about a letter sent to…
(2023-01-18). Canadian Academics for COVID Ethics. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). America's Inequality Problem in One Statistic. otherwords.org If you work for a big corporation, there's a very good chance your boss has already raked in more cash than you will all year. | If the typical CEO of a large U.S. corporation clocked in at 9 am on January 2, by 3: 37 pm that afternoon he'd made I recently took a look at the even wider disparities for various types of essential workers. My calculations are…
(2023-01-18). Will Joe Biden's latest COVID 'big con' spark a second American Revolution? americanthinker.com Biden's latest COVID restrictions have some resemblance to the Stamp Act which eventually triggered the American Revolution.
(2023-01-18). Syrian Army Repelled Attack From Greater Idlib, Killed Or Wounded 12 Militants. southfront.org . | On January 18, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) repelled an attack that was launched by militants occupying the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | In a press released, the Syrian Ministry of Defense said that SAA troops repelled an attack that was launched from the direction of the occupied towns of al-Bara and Kansafra and targeted their positions near the towns of Maarat Mukhes and al-Bureij in the southern countryside of Idlib. | The militants took advantage of poor weather condit…
(2023-01-18). Protester Shot and Killed by Officers During Raid on Atlanta Forest. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-01-18). New year, new goals, new edition of 'The Mayo Clinic Diet'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Each new year brings new hope and many weight loss goals that often go unrealized. "The foundation of any weight loss program, whether it involves different types of programs, medications, procedures ≠ ≠— it does get down to lifestyle and diet and physical activity. The way people go about this sometimes isn't productive. Just starving and trying to exercise for a couple of hours a day usually doesn't work well," says Dr. Donald Hensrud, an internal…
(2023-01-18). Former UN Envoy to Yemen Linked to MI6, a Party to the War. orinocotribune.com Martin Griffiths, a Briton who now runs the United Nations' humanitarian work, co-founded and advises a private conflict resolution company that "works closely" with MI6. He was until recently the UN special envoy to Yemen. | The company, Inter Mediate, was founded by Griffiths and Jonathan Powell, Tony Blair's former chief of staff who is the company's chief executive. | Leading ex-MI6 officer was a founding director of Inter Mediate, which involves senior former UK military and diplomatic figures. | Foreign Office has given over £4m to Inter Mediate and launched "campaign" to secure Griffiths' appointment…
(2023-01-18). University of California UAW members denounce voter suppression in UC contract vote and national officers election. wsws.org UC workers speak about the role of the UAW imposing sellout contracts, and share their thoughts on Will Lehman's campaign for UAW president.
(2023-01-18). The U.S. Economic War on Venezuela Has Fueled the Migrant Crisis. fpif.org The U.S. economic war on Venezuela is one of the main reasons for the record number of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, where there has been a surge in migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. | Years of U.S. efforts to destroy the Venezuelan oil industry and overthrow the Venezuelan government has fueled the humanitarian catastrophe. As U.S. sanctions have pushed Venezuela into one of the worst crises in the hemisphere's history, more than 7 million people have fled the country. Hundreds of thousands more have fled Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua, poor countries that have lost access to low-co…
(2023-01-18). Diego Rivera's America: A tantalizing exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. wsws.org San Francisco boasts three Rivera murals, one of which is the centerpiece of the recent exhibition, along with 1 additional works that have been loaned to the exhibition or reorganized from the museum's own extensive collection.
(2023-01-18). LEVER TIME: The State Of Congress (w/ Rep. Ro Khanna). levernews.com
(2023-01-18). The Heat: U.K. Political and Economic Challenges. america.cgtn.com After a turbulent 2022, what are the big political challenges for the United Kingdom this year? The UK was rattled by political crisis last year and it also had to deal with major economic issues. The country saw three different prime ministers come through 10 …
(2023-01-18). Despite the blockade/ Cuba's health care system is extraordinary. workers.org The day the 51st Venceremos Brigade left for Cuba, Dec. 27, 2022, some 262 people in the U.S. died of COVID-19. Out of Cuba's 11 million people, only 30 tested positive for COVID-19 that same day. Leading scientists at Cuban pharmaceutical laboratory speak to Venceremos Brigade delegation. (Mairead Skehan Gillis) . . . |
(2023-01-18). Libya: Reconciliation is Suspended on Impossible Terms. libya360.wordpress.com Habib Lassoued The logic of booty, division and external interference are challenges to reconciliation in Libya. The implementation of the reconciliation project requires an innovative plan and Arab and African intervention. All efforts to activate the reconciliation project in Libya ended in failure, as the conflicting and wealth-sharing forces indirectly insist on leading the country…
(2023-01-18). U.S. renames five places that used racist slur for a Native woman. peoplesworld.org The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Thursday that it has given new names to five places that previously included a racist term for a Native American woman. The renamed sites are in California, North Dakota, Tennessee and Texas, completing a yearlong process to remove the historically offensive word "squaw" from geographic names across the country. "Words …
(2023-01-18). Following wins in the private sector, NYC nurses shift fight to public sector hospitals. peoplesdispatch.org After over 7,000 NYC nurses went on strike and won historic agreements with private hospitals, nurses serving the poorest patients begin their fight…
(2023-01-18). What is cardiac arrest? A Mayo Clinic heart expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiac arrest, or sudden cardiac arrest as it is more formally known, is a medical emergency. It happens when an event, usually an electrical disturbance, quickly and unexpectedly causes your heart to stop working. It's not the same as a heart attack and is called sudden because it seems to happen without warning. Dr. Christopher DeSimone, a Mayo cardiac electrophysiologist specializing in abnormal cardiac rhythm, answers questions about cardiac arrest, the differences between cardiac arrest…
(2023-01-18). After COVID Vaccine Rolled Out, the FAA Tacitly Admitted that Pilots Electrocardiogram (EKG) Are No Longer Normal. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Law Professor Turley: DOJ Shouldn't Have Used Uncleared Lawyers In Biden Classified Docs Investigation. moguldom.com President Joe Biden's lawyers discovered about 10 documents with classified markings at Biden's former office at the Penn Biden Center think tank in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 2. The lawyers immediately notified the Justice Department, according to White House spokesman Ian Sams. The think tank office was used from mid-2017 until the beginning of Biden's …
(2023-01-18). McCarthy Appoints GOP Recipients of Fossil Fuel Cash to Environment Committee. truthout.org A leading government accountability watchdog on Tuesday called out leaders of the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives while revealing that the 21 GOP members appointed by Speaker Kevin McCarthy to the Natural Resources Committee took a combined $3.8 million in campaign contributions from Big Oil. Oil and gas industry contributions to the 21 right-wing lawmakers range from more than… |
(2023-01-18). Striking National Health Service workers nurses speak out from picket lines. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to National Health Service nurses on picket lines during the first day of a two-day strike on Wednesday.
(2023-01-18). Most of the media don't mind a president who rules like a dictator, so long as he is a leftist. americanthinker.com The media is promoting the idea that in light of Joe Biden's loss of the House, he should rule by edict now. That is pathetic, because he already does.
(2023-01-18). Musk Says ZeroHedge Did "Nothing Warranting Suspension" After 'Twitter Files' Expose Big Pharma Bullying. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). US Department of Education publishes plan to revise income-based student loan payments. wsws.org The proposed plan would reduce monthly payments from 10 percent of discretionary income to 5 percent for undergraduate loans and ease the impact of interest accrual on debt payments. It would not forgive student debt for years, if ever.
(2023-01-18). Canada's Euthanasia Law is a Bridge Too Far. americanthinker.com What is happening regarding euthanasia in Canada should be a warning of what may happen in the United States.
(2023-01-18). Pregnant Women Reject COVID-19 Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Australia's Qantas flight lands safely after mayday call. ecns.cn A flight of Australia's national carrier, Qantas, safely landed at Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport on Wednesday after issuing a mayday call en route earlier.
(2023-01-18). 'Fragmented World' Sleepwalks Into World War III. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Sunday 1/15: EVENT POSTPONED: Santa Cruz Prepares. indybay.org Resource Center For Nonviolence | 612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 9 60…
(2023-01-18). In Afghanistan, the ladies go online. americanthinker.com Under the Taliban's nose, online education is booming for Afghan women and girls.
(2023-01-18). Larry Summers Must Answer for Years of Revolving Door Service toCollapsing Crypto Company. commondreams.org In response to Bloomberg's report that "Genesis Global Capital is laying the groundwork for a bankruptcy filing as soon as this week," Revolving Door Project Executive Director Jeff Hauser issued the following statement: Genesis Global Capital is a key part of the crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group, or DCG. DCG would not be as large …
(2023-01-18). So much for the idea that Biden is the one to beat the GOP in 2024. nationofchange.org Biden's electoral future should be taken off the national table, so we can proceed with focused discussions of crucial issues on their merits.
(2023-01-18). "I want them to keep on fighting!": University of Illinois Chicago faculty begin strike with widespread student support. wsws.org The walkout by hundreds of UIC faculty is part of a growing movement of the working class internationally against an escalating cost-of-living crisis and massive social inequality.
(2023-01-18). At Halfway Point, A Look at Biden's Promises to the US Left. commondreams.org In 2020, during his campaign for president of the United States, Joe Biden pledged to make Roe v Wade "the law of the land". While the 1973 landmark ruling that legalised abortion nationwide was of course technically already the law of the land, its protections had been successively sabotaged in accordance with the national predilection …
(2023-01-18). Over 400 COVID deaths in Australia last week. wsws.org Last week was the 10th deadliest of the entire pandemic, refuting all of the official claims that the COVID crisis is a thing of the past.
(2023-01-18). The US Meat Supply May Soon be Widely Contaminated with mRNA Proteins From Biotech "Vaccines" globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are superbugs? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, prevent the spread of disease and reduce serious complications of disease. But misusing antibiotics can lead to drug resistance and strains of superbugs. Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains what your care team may ask of you before prescribing an antibiotic. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/N1nL8S0fVWo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2023-01-18). Roe v. Wade at (Almost): What Abortion Access Looks Like After Constitutional Right Overturned. democracynow.org This Sunday marks what would have been the th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that guaranteed a constitutional right to abortion. But the landmark decision was overturned by the ultraconservative Supreme Court just over six months ago in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. The court's removal of the right to safe, legal abortions has led to total abortion bans in 12 states. Meanwhile, the push to ensure access to abortion has spurred new legal challenges and greater reliance on the abortion pill mifepristone, as medication abortions account for more than half of all U.S. abortions. We get an…
(2023-01-18). The Call Is Coming From Inside the House (A Latino USA Podcast). latinorebels.com In this episode of Latino USA, host Maria Hinojosa sits with journalist Jodi Rave Spotted Bear, founder of the Indigenous Freedom Alliance, and historian Kathy Roberts Forde, author of 'Journalism and Jim Crow,' for a panel discussion about the history of journalistic blind spots.
(2023-01-18). Nurses begin two-day national strike across England, as government demands any pay increase reliant on NHS cuts. wsws.org The government sees defeating the NHS workers, the largest contingent of the public sector workforce, as critical to enforcing its austerity programme.
(2023-01-18). The UK: A Return to the Past Masquerading as the Future. strategic-culture.org By Kenneth SURIN | It is an understatement to say that 2022 has been a dismal year in British politics, except of course for the plutocrats who have their nasty paws on the levers of power with the active connivance of the Tory government. | Alas, 2023 is not likely to be any different and will probably be even more chaotic than last year. | UK excess deaths are currently running at 1000 a week/over 50,000 a year, the worst figures since 1951. | The plutocracy is immensely relaxed about the prospect of a Labour government led by Keir Starmer. For one thing, Starmer will not threaten them with wealth taxes. Starme…
(2023-01-18). Buffalo storm reveals systemic racism. workers.org Military vehicle sits on Lafayette Avenue in Buffalo enforcing atravel ban during the December storm. Buffalo, N.Y. The hurricane-force blizzard that ravaged Buffalo and reportedly killed 44 people in late December exposed in many ways the total failure of the capitalist system's ability to handle a natural disaster. With enormous . . . |
(2023-01-18). How the Arizona Attorney General Created a Secretive, Illegal Surveillance Program to Sweep up Millions of Our Financial Records. aclu.org Last year, Sen. Ron Wyden
(2023-01-18). Hiding Wealth the Walton and Getty Family Way. commondreams.org Much of what we know about the global hidden wealth system comes from leaks from within the wealth defense industry, the wealth managers and tax attorneys that facilitate the wealth vanishing act for their billionaire clients. As I wrote in my book, The Wealth Hoarders: How Billionaires Pay Millions to Hide Trillions, this enabling class …
(2023-01-18). Biggest Lie in World History: There Never Was A Pandemic. The Data Base is Flawed. The Covid Mandates including the Vaccine are Invalid. globalresearch.ca Fake science was supportive of this devastating agenda. The lies were sustained by a massive media disinformation campaign. The historic March 11, 2020 lockdown triggered economic and social chaos Worldwide. It was an act of "economic warfare": a war against humanity.
(2023-01-18). Beijing establishes comprehensive COVID monitoring system. ecns.cn Beijing has established a comprehensive monitoring system for the novel coronavirus infection via multiple channels and sources, which will be able to get real-time information of epidemic situations and predict the infection peak.
(2023-01-18). How Democrats do transparency. americanthinker.com Democrats have been using the "oblique transparency" strategy for decades. Good luck finding anything out.
(2023-01-18). QAnon peddler Marjorie Taylor Greene appointed to Homeland Security Committee. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a far right Republican from Georgia who has pushed several unfounded conspiracy theories in the past, was appointed to two key committee assignments this week. | Greene received unanimous consent from the Steering Committee to serve on those panels, in spite of her having been removed from committees in the past over her well-…
(2023-01-18). Protests in Breakaway Somaliland Call for Reunification with Somalia. towardfreedom.org As the United States and the United Kingdom are increasingly legitimizing secessionist rule in Somaliland, whose sovereignty has no international recognition, a unionist movement seeking a united Somalia threatens to unravel the self-declared republic. Pavan Kulkarni of Peoples Dispatch reports.
(2023-01-18). Ex-Fox Execs on Trial in Soccer TV Rights Bribery Case. latinorebels.com Two former Fox executives went on trial Tuesday, accused of bribing South American soccer officials for TV rights to one of the continent's biggest annual tournaments and using information gathered in the process to help the network's winning World Cup broadcast bid.
(2023-01-18). The Intertwined Future of Attacks on Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care. aclu.org Last year was a devastating one for our right and ability to make personal decisions about our own bodies and medical care. We saw the end of the protections from Roe v. Wade, abortion banned in more than a dozen states, and four states restrict access to gender-affirming care for youth. This year we're sure to see more attacks that find even more extreme ways to control our bodies. And we know that these attacks
(2023-01-18). Rev. M. L. King Preached Nonviolence. To Observe Birthday, His Church Hosts Guest Sermon by Our Violent President. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). In OtherWords: January 18, 2023. otherwords.org
(2023-01-18). "Punishing Vladimir Putin": Duplicitous EU Bureaucrats Demand War Crimes Tribunal. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-18). Here Are The Top Corporations In America Kicking Off The 2023 New Year With Layoffs. moguldom.com Less than three weeks into the new year, the effects of inflation are plaguing the economy with layoffs that started in 2022 continuing to snowball across several industries. Tech leads the pack. More than 154,000 tech workers were laid off in 2022 — mostly in November, according to Layoffs.fyi, a crowdsourced database that has tracked …
(2023-01-18). 'Investment already paying off': McCarthy assigns Big Oil favorites to key environment panel. nationofchange.org "Instead of holding Big Oil executives accountable for price gouging consumers at the pump, the committee will be dominated by the interests of extractive industries."
(2023-01-18). Suspenden indulto concedido por Bolsonaro a militares en Brasil. telesurtv.net La decisión será analizada por el relator del caso, Luiz Fux para que tenga vigencia.
(2023-01-18). Policía peruana inicia desbloqueos en el norte mientras marcha avanza hacia Lima. telesurtv.net Con el fallecimiento de la última víctima de la represión, la cifra total de las protestas se eleva a desde que iniciaron las movilizaciones tras la destitución de Pedro Castillo.
(2023-01-18). Gobierno de China oficializa donativo de 100 millones de dólares a Cuba. cubadebate.cu China oficializó este miércoles con la firma de un convenio bilateral la entrega de un donativo a Cuba por 700 millones de yuanes, equivalentes a 100 millones de dólares, que serán destinados a la ejecución de proyectos de importancia social, vinculados a sectores priorizados de la economía en la Isla.
(2023-01-18). Rusia anuncia aumento de fuerzas armadas a 1.5 millones de efectivos. telesurtv.net El ministro de Defensa de Rusia, Serguéi Shoigú, aseguró que los cambios correspondientes están previstos para 2023-2026.
(2023-01-18). Monja francesa, la persona más longeva conocida, falleció poco antes de su 119 cumpleaños. cubadebate.cu La monja Lucile Randon, considerada la persona más anciana del mundo, murió pocas semanas antes de su 119 cumpleaños, informó este miércoles un portavoz de la residencia donde vivía en Toulon, Francia. En 2022 le preguntaron por su excepcional longevidad y dijo a los medios franceses que "trabajar (…) te hace vivir. Yo trabajé hasta que tenía 108".
(2023-01-18). Mujeres al sur: Activistas (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Cubadebate se complace en compartirles este capítulo del podcast Mujeres al Sur, esta vez con Activistas, un episodio donde se abordan los retos que enfrentan las mujeres influencers, periodistas, comunicadoras y todas aquellas que luchan por defender los movimientos de izquierda en el mundo.
(2023-01-18). Microsoft se une a tendencia entre grandes tecnológicas y eliminará 10 000 empleos. cubadebate.cu El gigante tecnológico Microsoft ha informado este miércoles que eliminará 10 000 puestos de trabajo, cerca del 5% de su plantilla, por las "condiciones macroeconómicas y los cambios en las prioridades de los clientes". Se une así a otras compañías como Amazon, Meta y Twitter en una ola de recortes laborales ante las señales inciertas de la economía.
(2023-01-18). Los fundamentos económicos de la Constitución cubana, el próximo domingo en "Cuadrando la Caja" cubadebate.cu El domingo 22 de enero a las 7 p.m. por el Canal Caribe, estaremos conversando en "Cuadrando la Caja" sobre los fundamentos económicos de la Constitución cubana. øQué marco establece para el desempeño y las transformaciones de la economía. øCómo y por qué se estableció ese y no otro? øQué consensos refleja? øQué hacer para que lo que establece se haga realidad?
(2023-01-18). Llaman a oposición venezolana a cumplir acuerdo firmado en México. telesurtv.net El parlamentario indicó que si no se cumple con lo acordado, "pues no hay razón para continuar un diálogo con gente sin palabra".
(2023-01-18). CNE de Ecuador envía material electoral para comicios de febrero. telesurtv.net La institución ecuatoriana declaró que prevé el traslado de 60 paquetes electorales para el voto de las Personas Privadas de Libertad (PPL).
(2023-01-18). En jonrones revueltos, ganancia de Agricultores (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu La pelota Teammate vivió este martes su partido más vivo de la Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano (LEBC) al volar °siete veces! por encima de las cercas del estadio Nelson Fernández, en el tercer encuentro de la final entre Portuarios y Agricultores, ganado por estos últimos 14-9, con lo que hizo la cruz en un play off de pura ofensiva, defensa deficiente y un pitcheo certero solo en ocasiones.
(2023-01-18). Ecuador ordena investigar corrupción en empresas públicas. telesurtv.net El exfuncionario Hernán Luque y Rubén Chérrez fueron aludidos en los audios que revelan supuesta corrupción en empresas públicas del sector eléctrico.
(2023-01-18). Crece la desigualdad: El 1% más rico acumula casi el doble de riqueza que el resto del mundo. globalizacion.ca El mundo vive por primera vez en un cuarto de siglo el aumento simultáneo de la riqueza y la pobreza extremas: el 1 % más rico ha acaparado casi dos terceras partes de la nueva riqueza generada desde 2020 a…
(2023-01-18). Cometa verde que se acerca a la Tierra después de 50 000 años puede ser visible a simple vista en días próximos. cubadebate.cu Se irá aproximando a la Tierra hasta llegar al punto más cercano el 2 de febrero, a unos 42 millones de kilómetros, según expertos de la NASA. "Los cometas son notoriamente impredecibles, pero si este continúa su tendencia actual de brillo, será fácil de detectar", dijeron. "Es posible que llegue a ser visible a simple vista bajo cielos oscuros", agregaron.
(2023-01-18). Las 3 del día: Claves del Presupuesto del Estado cubano para el 2023 y las noticias de este 17 de enero (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu Este martes 17 de enero, el podcast Las 3 del día dedica su emisión a las claves del Presupuesto del Estado cubano para el 2023 y el habitual resumen informativo de lo que acontece en Cuba y el resto del mundo. | Claves del Presupuesto del Estado cubano para el 2023: Equidad, justicia social y estabilización macroeconómica | Gobierno de Colombia envía donativo a Cuba para afectados por huracán Ian | Tiendas de vestidos para dama en Kabul cubren con bolsas a los maniquíes por orden del Talibán | Estas noticias se abordan aquí en "Las 3 del día", el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo un poco en materia info…
(2023-01-18). Ucrania: Se estrella helicóptero y mueren más de una decena de personas, entre ellas el ministro del Interior (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Un helicóptero en que viajaba el ministro del Interior de Ucrania se estrelló este miércoles cerca de un jardín de infantes en un barrio residencial de la región de Kiev, en medio de la niebla, causando la muerte del funcionario y de al menos otras 13 personas, incluido un niño que se encontraba en el lugar.
(2023-01-18). Fiscalía boliviana amplia proceso penal contra Jeanine àÅñez. telesurtv.net La acusación contra de la expresidenta se basa el decreto que eximió de responsabilidad a los militares y policías por la masacres de Senkata y Sacaba.
(2023-01-18). Nueva masacre deja al menos tres muertos en Putumayo, Colombia. telesurtv.net Con este nuevo hecho de violencia que hoy aumenta a ocho las cifras de muertes en el Putumayo, durante el inicio del 2023.
(2023-01-18). Funcionarios de Salud exigen mejoras laborales en Chile. telesurtv.net Los afiliados de Confusam alertan que de no ser escuchados, irán a la huelga general en los próximos 15 y 16 de marzo.
(2023-01-18). Muere ministro del Interior de Ucrania en un accidente aéreo. telesurtv.net El jefe de la Policía Nacional de Ucrania Indicó que al menos 16 personas murieron al precipitarse un helicóptero en la ciudad ucraniana de Brovary.
(2023-01-18). Nombran a Boris Pistorius como nuevo ministro de Defensa alemán. telesurtv.net Scholz señaló que Pistorius es "un político extremadamente experimentado que ha sido probado en la administración".
(2023-01-18). Presidente Arce resalta potencial de crecimiento de Bolivia. telesurtv.net El presidente resaltó que el país cerró con la menor inflación de la región y agregó que esto es resultado del Modelo Económico Social Comunitario Productivo.
(2023-01-18). Panel de expertos de la ONU publicará en marzo informe con datos científicos actualizados sobre cambio climático. cubadebate.cu El Sexto Informe de Evaluación del Panel Intergubernamental del Cambio Climático (IPCC, inglés) será publicado en marzo de 2023 y ofrecerá una visión general del estado actual de los datos científicos sobre ese fenómeno global. A propósito, publicamos un breve dosier que contribuye a una mejor comprensión del problema.
(2023-01-18). STF de Brasil da plazo para informar sobre atentado golpista. telesurtv.net El magistrado, Alexandre de Moraes, atendió la solicitud de la Procuraduría General que pedía investigar a varios agentes públicos por los actos golpistas.
(2023-01-18). Con Filo: Contra buitres y águilas (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cuba sigue erguida frente a mercaderes de deudas soberanas y dizque "sanciones" que no son más que coerciones para el sometimiento: buitres de la codicia y águilas imperiales. Mientras tanto, más de mil migrantes cubanos han sido devueltos a nuestro país por las autoridades estadounidenses en los primeros días de enero. De esos y otros temas se habló este martes en el programa Con Filo.
(2023-01-18). Dimite asesor del presidente ucraniano Volodímir Zelenski. telesurtv.net El político señaló que "quiero dar ejemplo de comportamiento civilizado: un error de principios significa dimisión".
(2023-01-18). Lavrov: El bloqueo contra Cuba es ilegal y debe cesar, se amplían relaciones entre Rusia y la Celac. cubadebate.cu Respondiendo a una pregunta en la rueda de prensa anual ante medios extranjeros acreditados en Moscú, el canciller Serguéi Lavrov dijo este miércoles que el bloqueo estadounidense contra Cuba es ilegal y debe cesar, y aseguró que las relaciones entre Rusia y América Latina y el Caribe van en aumento, como muestran el intercambio y la colaboración bilateral.
(2023-01-18). Concierto homenaje a Chano Pozo y Juan Formell animará 38 del Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza 2023. cubadebate.cu Misa pa' Chano Pozo y Juan Formell es el título de uno de los conciertos que se alzan hoy como platos fuertes de la próxima edición 38 del Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza 2023 en Cuba. El espectáculo tendrá lugar el 24 de enero, a las 18: 00, hora local, en el parque de Trillo, de la barriada de Cayo Hueso, en Centro Habana.
(2023-01-18). Foro de Davos: Guterres advierte sobre un mundo en "estado lamentable" y critica mentiras de grandes petroleras. cubadebate.cu El secretario general de las Naciones Unidas afirmó este miércoles al intervenir en el Foro de Davos que el mundo está en un "estado lamentable" debido a desafíos interrelacionados como el cambio climático y la guerra en Ucrania, y arremetió contra las petroleras por "vender su gran mentira" sobre el calentamiento global.
(2023-01-18). Editorial/Detener el golpe fascista en Brasil. workers.org Apenas una semana después de la toma de posesión del recién elegido y ex presidente de Brasil, Luis Ignacio 'Lula' da Silva, una turba pro fascista intentó el 8 de enero de 2023 provocar un golpe militar contra su gobierno, atacando edificios clave del gobierno en Brasilia, la capital. En . . . |
(2023-01-18). Las razones de Cuba en Londres, ante un fondo buitre. cubadebate.cu El demandante alega ser titular de dos instrumentos financieros de deuda pública cubana contraída en 1984. El BNC y Cuba sostienen que, en realidad, CRF no ha sido nunca su acreedor, ni lo es en este momento. Cuba no lo reconoce como acreedor legítimo, acudió a mecanismos ilegales para presentarse como acreedor y en el proceso hubo violación de la ley.
(2023-01-18). Guatemala acusa a ministro colombiano por presunta corrupción. telesurtv.net Sin embargo, el presidente colombiano, Gustavo Petro, rechazó la acusación y anunció su respaldo: "Lo defenderemos, él seguirá siendo nuestro ministro", dijo.
(2023-01-18). Portuarios venció a Agricultores con ofensiva de 17 hits y ocho carreras. cubadebate.cu Portuarios venció este miércoles el cuarto juego de la final de la Liga Élite, ante un Agricultores incapaz de sostener su juego de la actual temporada en el estadio Nelson Fernández. Con 17 sencillos, la tropa de Michael González Ventura fue apoyada por la actuación del pícher Marcos Ortega del Río, quien lanzó durante durante seis innings y un tercio.
(2023-01-18). Irán y Tàºrkiye refrendan su compromiso de fortalecer relaciones. telesurtv.net El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Irán ha realizado en las últimas semanas visitas a Siria, Líbano y Arabia Saudita.
(2023-01-18). Presidente cubano recibió a delegación empresarial de Rusia. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del PCC y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, sostuvo este miércoles en La Habana una reunión con empresarios rusos para dar seguimiento a los acuerdos tomados durante su visita a Moscú, en noviembre de 2022.
(2023-01-18). Gobierno salvadoreño libera a 3.000 presos en guerra antipandillas. telesurtv.net Durante el estado de excepción vigente en el Salvador más de 60 mil personas han sido detenidos por su supuesta vinculación a grupos pandilleros.
(2023-01-18). EE.UU. trabaja para la demolición paulatina del diálogo gobierno-oposición en Venezuela. globalizacion.ca Si bien Washington no pudo impedir el diálogo entre gobierno y oposición venezolana, está haciendo todo lo posible para boicotear y así garantizar la demolición paulatina de los acuerdos alcanzados, cuando aún no se repone del fracaso de su farsesco…
(2023-01-18). Presidente Lula se reúne con centrales sindicales en Brasil. telesurtv.net La audiencia con el mandatario brasileño en el Palacio de Planalto servirá también para constituir una mesa nacional de negociación.
(2023-01-18). Una madre y dos hijos mueren congelados en un parque de Michigan EE.UU. cubadebate.cu Una madre de Michigan y dos niños fueron encontrados muertos congelados durante el fin de semana, según policía. Una tercera niña sobrevivió gracias a la ayuda de un extraño. Mónica Cannady, de 35 años, y sus hijos Kyle Milton, de 9, y Malik Milton, de 3, fueron encontrados el domingo en la tarde en un parque cerca de Pontiac, Michigan, según la oficina del sheriff del condado de Oakland.
(2023-01-18). Religiosos denuncian agravamiento de la situación en Nigeria. telesurtv.net Hombre armados asaltaron una iglesia y quemaron vivo a uno de los curas presentes en el inmueble el domingo pasado.
(2023-01-18). Brasil Lula y la cuestión militar. globalizacion.ca Los atentados terroristas del 8 de enero afectaron irremediablemente la confianza del presidente Lula en las Fuerzas Armadas. Y solidificaron en él la convicción sobre el papel central de los jefes militares en la guerra fascista de destrucción de la…
(2023-01-18). Caos en el Congreso: acuerdos y trueques. workers.org Por Sara Flounders La disfunción del Congreso de Estados Unidos se puso de manifiesto en las 15 rondas de votaciones para el cargo de "Presidente de la Cámara" (Speaker of the House). La rivalidad, los intercambios, los tratos, las concesiones secretas y públicas, dentro del Partido Republicano, e incluso las . . . |
(2023-01-18). RD-CAFTA y Agenda Complementaria. globalizacion.ca EL Tratado de Libre Comercio Centroamérica-EEUU, conocido como (CAFTA) fue promovido por la administración Bush desde 2002 y firmado por los países en mayo de 2004, a los cuales se sumó República Dominicana en agosto de ese mismo año, por…
(2023-01-18). Bombardeo ucraniano contra Donetsk deja al menos tres muertos. telesurtv.net Se reportó el hallazgo de tres cuerpos sin vida bajo los escombros, se trataría, según autoridades locales, de un hombre y de dos mujeres.
(2023-01-18). Presentan en Centro de Inmunoensayo primer prototipo de glucómetro diseñado y producido en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Especialistas del Centro de Inmunoensayo, en La Habana, presentaron este miércoles al presidente de BioCubaFarma, Eduardo Martínez Díaz, el primer prototipo de glucómetro diseñado y producido en Cuba.
(2023-01-18). Conductores de trenes británicos anuncian huelga para febrero. telesurtv.net Los maestros y otros 100.000 trabajadores del sector público, incluido el personal de la fuerza fronteriza, también irán a huelga el 1 de febrero por disputas salariales.
(2023-01-18). Mantienen alerta amarilla en 11 provincias por calor en Argentina. telesurtv.net El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional llamó a prestar especial atención a bebés, infantes y adultos mayores.
(2023-01-18). Presidente argentino destaca finalización de 2.838 obras. telesurtv.net El mandatario hizo este anuncio en el marco de la inauguración de la ampliación del hospital Rubén Caporaletti y la reparación de la avenida Croacia.
(2023-01-18). OMS lanza iniciativa para crear más vacunas contra la tuberculosis. telesurtv.net En 2021, aproximadamente 10,6 millones de personas enfermaron de tuberculosis y 1,6 millones murieron.
(2023-01-18). øAsuntos pendientes o conflictos trillados? cubadebate.cu "Asuntos pendientes", la telenovela cubana de turno bajo la dirección general de Felo Ruíz y la codirección de Tamara Castellanos, ya está en pantalla. La trama se centra en la historia de tres mujeres que, desde diferentes puestos de trabajo, se enfrentan en un ambiente hostil y machista en entornos dominados por hombres.
(2023-01-18). Gobierno uruguayo extiende emergencia agropecuaria por 90 días. telesurtv.net La medida permite liberar el dinero disponible en el Fondo Agropecuario de Emergencia y ofrece apoyo a los productores.
(2023-01-18). Recuperan nuevos cuerpos tras accidente de avión en Nepal. telesurtv.net El vuelo de Yeti Airlines con 68 pasajeros y cuatro tripulantes se desplomó en un desfiladero y estalló en llamas cuando se acercaba a la ciudad central de Pokhara.
(2023-01-18). Envíanos la foto de tu papalote. cubadebate.cu øHas sacado tu papalote en estos días? Envíanos las fotos al correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com y las publicaremos el próximo domingo en nuestro sitio web y redes sociales.
(2023-01-18). Cesan a parte de seguridad de residencia presidencial en Brasil. telesurtv.net La Secretaría General de la Presidencia prescindió de los 40 militares, algunos del Gabinete de Seguridad Institucional.
(2023-01-18). Sigue movilización hacia Lima para protestar contra presidenta de Perú. telesurtv.net Ya se han movilizado hacia Lima delegaciones desde Ayacucho, Arequipa, Apurímac, Cusco, Puno, entre otras.
(2023-01-18). Central sindical llama a paro nacional contra Gobierno de Perú. telesurtv.net La concentración fundamental está prevista a realizarse en la Plaza 2 de Mayo de Lima desde las 16H00 hora local.
(2023-01-18). Fuerzas israelíes asesinan a palestino en Hebrón, Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Soldados sionistas de un puesto de control en la entrada norte de la ciudad abrieron fuego contra la víctima.
(2023-01-18). Presidente de Vietnam dimite tras los escándalos de corrupción. telesurtv.net El ahora exmandatario fue responsable de varias "irregularidades de consecuencias nefastas" por parte de funcionarios.
(2023-01-18). Sismo de magnitud 7.0 sacude el este de Indonesia. telesurtv.net La agencia meteorológica de Indonesia advirtió a los habitantes de las poblaciones cercanas al epicentro del sismo sobre posibles réplicas.
(2023-01-18). Bolivia confirma asistencia de Luis Arce a cumbre de la Celac. telesurtv.net Al margen de la cumbre de la Celac, el expresidente Evo Morales promueve un encuentro de movimientos sociales para el 23 de enero en Argentina.
(2023-01-17). Ukrainian Volunteers Say They Were Unprepared for Battle Around Bakhmut. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian volunteers detailed in comments to The Times how they were unprepared to fight Russian forces near the city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk Oblast, where the two sides have been locked in heavy battles for months. The report came after Russia's Wagner Group said it took Soledar, a small mining town three miles northeast …
(2023-01-17). Military Situation In Donbass On January 17, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Russian-led forces took control of Sol village; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Maryinka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Ugledar with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Blahodatne; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Up to 70 Ukrainian servicemen, 3…
(2023-01-17). Wagner Disrupted Ukrainian Plans On Donbass Front Lines. southfront.org |
(2023-01-17). Australian Labor Party saves right-wing NSW premier after admission he wore Nazi uniform. wsws.org In an age of manufactured scandals, including of the #MeToo variety, political careers have been ended for far less.
(2023-01-17). Anatomy From Nazi Germany to Today. jamanetwork.com This viewpoint reviews the anatomical body procurement used in Nazi Germany, notes the continued use of those images, and calls for disclosure of the biographical history of the people whose bodies and tissues are now studied.
(2023-01-17). Persecuted Peruvian activist speaks on the ongoing struggle against the coup government. peoplesdispatch.org Last week, Rocío Leandro Melgar, president of the Front in Defense of the People of Ayacucho was arrested in Huamanga, Peru. Melgar and two others from the organization's board have been accused of terrorism and instigating the protests that have been taking place in Ayacucho against the coup and the government of Dina Boluarte. Their organization has been active not only in organizing against the coup, but the decades-long struggle demanding a new constitution and full rights for the excluded majorities in the country. Melgar spoke to Peoples Dispatch about why they have been mobilizing and about the urgent nece…
(2023-01-17). A Real Coup and a Caricature of a Coup: Interview with Héctor Béjar. orinocotribune.com With more than 60 years of experience in Peruvian politics, Héctor Béjar breaks down, in this exclusive interview, the context and reasons for the coup, and presents a portrait of a country nestled between reality and fiction. | The slow stride of the president on horseback | The rearing horse that "the teacher," Pedro Castillo, rode in Tacabamba, when he was a candidate for the presidency, ended up not being a metaphor for speed or bravery. With a slow step and a confused pace, his government decided, from the outset, to pursue the strategy of retreat. One step back and another again. Moderating to contain, offe…
(2023-01-17). Peru: Under Siege by the US, CIA and the WEF? globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Daily Round-Up | Protests continue in Peru and other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of the ongoing protests in Peru, the Oxfam report on inequality, the continuing Israeli atrocities in Palestine, and protests in Tunisia…
(2023-01-17). Peruvian Movements Organize Caravan to Lima to Intensify Protests. libya360.wordpress.com Tanya Wadhwa A march against the Dina Boluarte government and Congress in Lima on Saturday. Photo: OjoPúblico / Renato Pajuelo Indigenous and peasant leaders have called for a 'March from the Four Corners' to Lima to intensify ongoing protests against the coup and the de facto government of Dina Boluarte Thousands of people from Peru's…
(2023-01-17). Kissinger Changes Position, Says Ukraine Should Join NATO. news.antiwar.com Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said in a video address to the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Tuesday that Ukraine joining NATO would be an "appropriate outcome" of the war, reversing his previous position that Kyiv shouldn't join the Western military alliance. "Before this war, I was opposed to membership of Ukraine in NATO …
(2023-01-17). Headlines for January 17, 2023. democracynow.org Ukraine Blames Russia After Strike on Dnipro Apartment Building Kills at Least 44, U.S. Expands Training for Ukrainian Soldiers at Military Base in Germany, German Defense Minister Resigns as Allies Press for More Arms to Ukraine, Former Afghan MP Mursal Nabizada Assassinated in Her Kabul Home, More Than Women Abducted by Insurgents in Burkina Faso, Death Toll from Unrelenting California Storms Rises to 20, Meteorologists Forecast Global Heating Will Accelerate in 2024, German Police Use Tear Gas to Clear Climate Activists from Site of Coal Mine, Activists Blockade Private Jet Airport Used by World Economic For…
(2023-01-17). US and NATO Do Not Want Peace in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Viktor Medvedchuk Listening to many Western politicians, it seems completely impossible to understand the essence of the current conflict in Ukraine, and the mechanisms which led us here. Take US President Biden: He denies that American troops are directly involved in the conflict but at the same time he consistently emphasizes his country's multi-billion dollar weapons supplies….
(2023-01-17). Ten Inconvenient Truths About Ukraine Largely Ignored by the Media. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Kiev Staged Another Fairy Tale For Ukrainians. southfront.org | Adviser to the office of the Ukrainian president Alexey Arestovich found himself in the center of another scandal. He faced a wave of criticism including from the Ukrainian top political officials, after he revealed that the building in the city of Dnipro was hit by Russian missile which was intercepted by Ukrainian air defense. Arestovich's claims instigated a large scandal. The Ministry of Defense of U…
(2023-01-17). The Ultimate Arms Deals: Why Washington is So Eager to Support Ukraine. americanthinker.com Buying and replacing arms for the U.S. military is good for the weapons business.
(2023-01-17). The US Is Already Preparing For The Next War. popularresistance.org Russia's military operation in Ukraine is approaching its first birthday. Top military brass in Russia have long declared that the conflict is not between Russia and Ukraine, but rather Russia and NATO. Simply put, Ukraine is a pawn in another U.S. war. Europe's economy and military have been sacrificed on the altar of U.S. warmongering toward Russia. Winter is here and Ukraine's prospects for getting out of the conflict with anything resembling "victory" have dissipated, if they ever really existed at all. | Such has been admitted by two of the foreign policy establishment's most criminal members: Condoleezza Ri…
(2023-01-17). Poland, U.S. lobby Germany for okay to move Leopard tanks into Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioJanuary 16, 2023 Polish PM flies to Berlin to seek German approval for Leopard tank delivery to Ukraine The Polish prime minister flew to Berlin on Monday to lobby German politicians to approve Poland's planned transfer of German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine, according to officials. Before departing for the German capital, Mateusz Morawiecki said …
(2023-01-17). US Activists Honor The Anti-War Legacy Of Martin Luther King Jr. popularresistance.org "We are here, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.," said co-executive director of The People's Forum, Claudia De La Cruz, to a crowd of hundreds gathered in Times Square, in front of the US Army Recruiting Station, on January 14. "We are here to reclaim his legacy and say: no to war." | The organizers and workers mobilized to demand an end to NATO and a peaceful resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The rally and march was organized by the Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (ANSWER) Coalition, a US anti-war organization, and the People's Forum. Activists raised slogans to demand a peaceful resol…
(2023-01-17). 'World War 3 Has Already Started' Between US and Russia/China, Argues French Scholar. orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton Jan 14, 2023 | Prominent French intellectual Emmanuel Todd argues the Ukraine proxy war is the start of WWIII, and is "existential" for both Russia and the US "imperial system", which has restricted the sovereignty of Europe, making Brussels into Washington's "protectorate". | A prominent French intellectual has written a book arguing that the United States is already waging World War Three against Russia and China. | He also warned that Europe has become a kind of imperial "protectorate", which has little sovereignty and is essentially controlled by the US. | Emmanuel Todd is a widely resp…
(2023-01-17). Republicans deepen investigation into Democratic money laundering with Ukraine. infobrics.org Senator Vance gives Democrats until Feb. 7 to explain tax fraud and foreign-lobbying violations.
(2023-01-17). Military Situation In Ukraine On January 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see fill-size image | Russia struck the AFU positions near Avdeyevka with high-precision missiles∂ | Russia struck the AFU positions near Zaporozhye with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Krasny Liman with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Orekhovo with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Sinkovka; | Russian-led forces repelled the AFU attack near Svatove; | Russian-led fo…
(2023-01-17). Poland: Top U.S., Ukrainian military chiefs meet for first time. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Associated PressJanuary 17, 2023 US, Ukraine top military chiefs meet in person for 1st time A MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHEASTERN POLAND The top U.S. military officer, Army Gen. Mark Milley, traveled to a site near the Ukraine-Poland border on Tuesday and talked with his Ukrainian counterpart face to face for the first time …
(2023-01-17). Antiwar marchers honor MLK, say 'NO' to NATO proxy war in Ukraine. liberationnews.org Honoring King means we must build a true anti-war movement for peace and justice. This must include using society's vast resources to fund healthcare, housing, education, and saving the environment—not the U.S. war machine.
(2023-01-17). Polish PM Decries WWIII, Says More Arms to Ukraine Will Prevent It. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Europe's Gas Emergency: A Continent Hostage to Seller Prices. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan Europe's reliance on Russian gas imports has been upended by sanctions against Moscow. With few options for practical alternatives, the continent will remain energy-dependent and financially-vulnerable regardless of who it imports from. The 2022 outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine revealed the importance of energy security in bolstering Moscow's geopolitical power in…
(2023-01-17). US Begins Expanded Training of Ukrainian Forces in Germany. southfront.org | Gen. Milley says the US plans to train 0 Ukrainians over the next 6-8 weeks | Originally published on Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley
(2023-01-17). The US is already preparing for its next war: on China. geopoliticaleconomy.com While the US and NATO wage a proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, military strategists and pundits in Washington have set their sights on China.
(2023-01-17). Opposition leader says Zelensky is "destroying Ukraine" infobrics.org Anti-Russian hatred could lead the West to this same path of destruction.
(2023-01-17). Blunders — Splits — War. mronline.org Today the Linke is tragically split, on both political approaches and personalities…. [M]ost worrisome is the split about the present war. Some in the Left downplay the role of NATO, call for total condemnation of Russian imperialism and total military support for the Ukraine, in agreement with most media positions.
(2023-01-17). Military Situation In Ukraine On January 17, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Russia struck the AFU positions near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Terny with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Maryinka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Orekhov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Kherson with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Ugledar with high-precision missiles; | Clashes betwee…
(2023-01-17). Despite differences on war in Ukraine, ceasefire and negotiations a must. peoplesworld.org BERLIN — This city has still seen no real snow — but instead lots of "mist." In German, "Mist" means manure, BS, or, to quote Google: "crap, sh-t, dammit!"). Some suggest it derives originally from visiting American basketballers a century ago who, when a shot failed, said "Missed" and were misunderstood. True or not …
(2023-01-17). Secret Of Russian FSB Spy Revealed By Security Service of Ukraine. southfront.org | The video was made by Ukrainian journalist and politician…
(2023-01-17). Ukraine defense minister says Kiev is a "member of NATO de facto" wsws.org Reznikov's statement is an effective admission that the Ukrainian military was functioning as a proxy of the NATO alliance, contradicting false claims by the White House.
(2023-01-17). Zelensky Advisor Resigns After Comments on Dnipro Strike Caused Backlash. news.antiwar.com Oleksiy Arestovych submitted his resignation as an advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday after comments he made about a Russian missile hitting an apartment building in Dnipro. After the strike in Dnipro on Saturday, Arestovych said the Russian missile that hit the building may have fallen after it was shot down by Ukrainian …
(2023-01-17). Gen. Milley Meets Top Ukrainian Commander in Poland. news.antiwar.com Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley on Tuesday met with the commander of the Ukrainian armed forces, Valery Zaluzhny, at an undisclosed location in Poland near the Ukrainian border. The highly symbolic meeting marked the first time the two military leaders held in-person talks. Col. David Butler, a US military spokesman, …
(2023-01-17). US Trains Ukrainian Forces in Germany. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). The Trouble with Western Tanks in Ukraine. journal-neo.org Western nations have begun pledging a variety of Western armored vehicles to Ukraine including infantry fighting vehicles and even main battle tanks. Until now, the majority of armored vehicles sent to Ukraine had been Soviet-era weapons Ukrainian forces were familiar with both in terms of operating and repairing them. However, following Ukraine's Kherson and Kharkov …
(2023-01-17). Kiev regime admits being de facto NATO member, 'shedding blood for its mission'. infobrics.org "Ukraine as a country, and the armed forces of Ukraine, became the member of NATO," the Kiev regime Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said.
(2023-01-17). British General Warns Sending Tanks to Ukraine Will Leave the UK 'Weaker'. news.antiwar.com A high-level British general has warned that sending 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine could leave the British military "temporarily weaker," The Times reported on Monday. Gen. Patrick Sanders, Britain's chief of the general staff, said sending the tanks would leave a "gap" in the British military inventory and would make it hard for London …
(2023-01-17). Russian Ship with Rooppur Power Plant Materials Docks at Indian Port. infobrics.org After initially being deterred from anchoring at Mongla due to US sanctions on the ship, the Russian ship carrying materials for Bangladesh's Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project ultimately received India's permission to dock at the Haldia port in West Bengal…
(2023-01-17). Hungary Votes: 97 Percent Reject Sanctions Against Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Former intel official knew most emails on Hunter's laptop were real but signed the Russian 'disinfo' letter anyway. americanthinker.com None too remorseful, either. Any questions as to why the public is growing cynical?>
(2023-01-17). Former intel official knew Hunter's laptop report was factual but signed the Russian 'disinfo' letter anyway. americanthinker.com None too remorseful, either. Any questions as to why the public is growing cynical?>
(2023-01-17). Military Situation In Syria On January 17, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org On January 17, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 2 times: 1 in Idlib province, 1 in Latakia province; | On January 17, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Ankara; | On January 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed in a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the normalization of Turkish-Syrian relations and other issue…
(2023-01-17). Understanding China—Russia Cooperation in the Arctic. infobrics.org The Arctic has become an important arena of cooperation between Russia and China…
(2023-01-17). Top 20 Most Cringeworthy Zelensky PR Moments. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). India's OVL Retakes 20% Stake in Sakhalin-1. infobrics.org OVL acquired a 20% stake in the project in July 2001…
(2023-01-17). Anti-NATO Protests Growing In US. southfront.org Click to see full-size imageDemonstrations and web conferences for peace show American people's discontent with current foreign policy. | Written by Increasingly, citizens of Western countries are expressing their discontent with NATO's irresponsible war policy. In the US, street protests and internet pro-peace conferences have become more and more fr…
(2023-01-17). U.S. Spy Chief Gives His Support to Libya PM as Part of a Deal Over Lockerbie. libya360.wordpress.com America seems to be getting skittish about its dirty work in Libya and how the greatest cover up since JKF — The Lockerbie bombing — might be coming apart at the seams. Like Afghanistan, Libya, a country rich in oil wealth and underpopulated, is heading towards being branded another major NATO f***-up as analysts worry…
(2023-01-17). Medtech firms racing to meet COVID-19 demand. ecns.cn Chinese medical device companies are gearing up capacity for novel coronavirus-related medical supplies like oxygenators, pulse oximeters and ventilators amid surging demand after the country optimized COVID-19 prevention and control measures.
(2023-01-17). U.S. Spy Chief Gives His Support to Libya PM As Part of a Deal Over Lockerbie? strategic-culture.org The greatest cover up since JKF — The Lockerbie bombing — might be coming apart at the seams, Martin Jay writes. | America seems to be getting skittish about its dirty work in Libya and how the greatest cover up since JKF — The Lockerbie bombing — might be coming apart at the seams. | Like Afghanistan, Libya, a country rich in oil wealth and underpopulated, is heading towards being branded another major NATO f***-up as analysts worry that delayed elections, the hilarious farce of now having two rival prime ministers in office and an economy in freefall, could all point to rival factions re…
(2023-01-17). Bosnia: NATO prepares for yet another European conflict. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOJanuary 16, 2023 NATO Secretary General meets with Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Denis Beƒáiroviƒá, member of the tripartite Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to NATO Headquarters on Monday (16 January 2023). Mr. Stoltenberg stressed that the stability of the whole region of the Western Balkans is …
(2023-01-17). Report: Major Corporations Are Complicit In Israel's Water Apartheid. popularresistance.org In December, the Palestinian human rights organization, Al-Haq, released a report accusing major corporations of maintaining Israel's water apartheid on Palestinians living in the occupied territories. | According to Al-Haq, businesses are instrumental in helping Israel restrict water access to Palestinians and destroy Palestinian water infrastructure. Additionally, foreign companies profit from Israel's system of water discrimination. | Al-Haq's paper named both Israeli and international companies as: | Complicit in the violation of the Palestinian right to self-determination and permanent sovereignty over natur…
(2023-01-17). Santo Domingo Book Fair: Don't celebrate Israeli apartheid! bdsmovement.net
(2023-01-17). Richest 1% made 2/3rds of global wealth since 2020 twice as much as 99% of population earned. geopoliticaleconomy.com In 2020 and 2021, the wealthiest 1% of the world's population made nearly two-thirds of all new wealth – six times greater than the wealth made by the poorest 90%. Yet while billionaires get richer, poverty is increasing, Oxfam warns.
(2023-01-17). Richest 1% took 2/3rds of global wealth since 2020 twice as much as 99% of population earned. geopoliticaleconomy.com In 2020 and 2021, the wealthiest 1% of the world's population took nearly two-thirds of all new wealth – six times greater than the wealth made by the poorest 90% of workers. And while billionaires get richer, global poverty is increasing, Oxfam warns.
(2023-01-17). Nuclear Submarine Doubts: US Lawmakers and AUKUS. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Boy killed, father executed by Israeli troops. electronicintifada.net Five Palestinians slain by occupation forces since Saturday.
(2023-01-17). How Elon Musk Is Aiding the US Empire's Regime Change Operation in Iran. mintpressnews.com Elon Musk is working with the US to smuggle hundreds of Starlink communications devices into Iran to aid the US-backed opposition in overthrowing their government.
(2023-01-17). China's top nuclear operator installs record high clean energy. ecns.cn China General Nuclear Power Corporation said on Monday that its clean energy installed capacity exceeded 77 million kilowatts in 2022, equivalent of reducing carbon dioxide of more than 240 million tons.
(2023-01-17). More Austerity In 2023 Will Fuel Protests. popularresistance.org This week world leaders meet in Davos to discuss cooperation to address multiple crises, from COVID-19 and escalating inflation to slowing economic growth, debt distress and climate shocks. | Only three months earlier, finance ministers had gathered in Washington DC for the same reason. The mood was grim. The need for ambitious actions could not be greater; however, there were no agreements, evidencing the fragility of multilateralism and international cooperation. | Worse, policy makers -advised by the International Monetary Fund- are resorting to old, failed and regressive policies, such as austerity (now calle…
(2023-01-17). Environmental Defenders Join Forces Across Argentina To Stop Mining Boom. popularresistance.org With the Argentine government recently investing in over 30 new mining projects in the next decade, environmentalists are mobilizing against the country's expanding extractivist economic model. | Environmental groups are coming together to share knowledge, experiences and forms of resistance against these projects, which they say are being driven from the global north. | Ever since childhood, Freddy Carbonel, an Argentine environmental advocate, has held a deep connection to nature — from his fascination with trees to hiking in the mountainous province of Tucumán and using his video camera to document snowf…
(2023-01-17). Russell Banks, John Brown And The American Soul. popularresistance.org The deep malaise that defines American society — the rage, despair and widespread feelings of betrayal and loss — is rarely captured and almost never explained in the pages of newspapers or on screens. To grasp what has happened to the United States, the savage economic and emotional cost of deindustrialization; the destruction of our democratic institutions; the Neolithic violence that sees us beset with almost daily mass shootings in malls, offices, schools and movie theaters; the rise of the militarized state; and the consolidation of national wealth by a tiny cabal of corrupt bankers and corporati…
(2023-01-17). Martin Luther King Day Special Encore Program: Restructuring The Edifice That Produces Poverty. popularresistance.org In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Clearing the FOG brought back an interview from ten years ago with Cheri Honkala of the Poor People's Economic and Human Rights Campaign and Robert Pollin of the Political Economy Research Institute. The program is centered on Dr. King's speech before the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in August 1967, "Where Do We Go From Here?" The guests, along with co-host Kevin Zeese discuss the current economic challenges and efforts to bring transformation at the local and national levels. That conversation is relevant today as we continue to face multiple c…
(2023-01-17). Davos Elites Can't Solve The Problems They Create. popularresistance.org At the start of each year, the World Economic Forum—organiser of the annual Davos conference currently underway in Switzerland—releases its list of the 'global risks' expected to dominate over the following twelve months. This year, researchers at the WEF decided that these risks are so great, and so interwoven, that we are now entering an era of 'polycrisis'. | The clearest risk in the immediate term is a global recession. The UK, most of Europe and the US are pretty much guaranteed to go into recession in 2023. The downturn will be worse in Europe due to the ongoing energy crisis and the war in Ukra…
(2023-01-17). Climate Assembly Members Think And Act Differently Two Years On. popularresistance.org Climate assemblies are increasingly being used across the world to help decide how we tackle the climate crisis. As they have become more common, so has interest in their impact. However very few studies have looked at the long-term impact of taking part on assembly members themselves. | As one of the leads for Climate Assembly UK, my attention was therefore caught when assembly members began to talk about changes they had made in their own lives. These ranged from buying an electric car, to running for office for the first time, to setting-up a climate-friendly business. But were these the exception, or had lots…
(2023-01-17). There Is No Canadian 'Climate Leadership' Without Canceling The F-35. popularresistance.org On Friday January 6th 2023 people gathered in front of Minister of the Environment Steven Guilbeault's office to speak out against the F-35 deal that was announced by the Canadian government. Although it may have been unclear why we were protesting at Guilbeault's office for a peace protest, there were many reasons for us to be there. As a climate justice activist fighting against fossil fuel infrastructure, such as Enbridge's Line 5, an aging, deteriorating, illegal, and unnecessary pipeline passing through the Great Lakes and that was ordered to shut down in 2020 by Michigan's Governor Whitmer, I wanted to high…
(2023-01-17). Military Situation In Yemen On January 17, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 107 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | Forces loyal to Tareq Saleh reportedly captured Ras Arah area in the Lahij province; | Saudi drone attacked Shada district in the Saada province. One Yemeni civilian was killed; | Mehdi Al-Mashat, the head of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen met with the Royal delegation of Oman in Sanaa and discussed the issues of…
(2023-01-17). 5 killed in blast at chemical plant in NE China's Liaoning. ecns.cn Five people were killed in a fire and explosion at a chemical plant in Panjin city, Liaoning province, on Sunday, China Central Television reported on Monday.
(2023-01-17). Paul Krugman, China's Demographic Crisis, and the Which Way Is Up Problem in Economics. cepr.net I rarely disagree in a big way with Paul Krugman, but I think he misses the boat in an important way in his piece on China's alleged demographic crisis. Before getting to my point of disagreement, first let me emphasis a key point of agreement. Krugman points out that many countries, notably Japan, have managed …
(2023-01-17). 'Polar world' scenery appears in E China's coastal city. ecns.cn Strong winds pushed sea water to the shore to form frozen ices as temperatures fell to the freezing point of water.
(2023-01-17). Didi gets nod for new user registration. ecns.cn Didi Global Inc said it resumed new user registration for its ride-hailing app on Monday, after the Beijing-based company was granted approval from China's Cyberspace Security Review Office.
(2023-01-17). US Corporations Are Complicit in the Repression of Uyghurs. truthout.org At the end of last year, China was rocked by a wave of protest against the government's stringent "zero-COVID" policy. The uprising was triggered in part by a horrific fire in an apartment block in Ürümqi, the capital of Xinjiang, that killed and injured many Uyghurs trapped under lockdown in their apartments. The protests, combined with the failure of zero-COVID to stop the spread of the omicron… |
(2023-01-17). China has begun its inevitable demographic tailspin. americanthinker.com It now joins the shrinking West.
(2023-01-17). Spokesperson says China welcomes Blinken's visit. ecns.cn China welcomes U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China and is in communication with the U.S. side on specific arrangements for the visit, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Tuesday.
(2023-01-17). First week of China's Spring Festival travel rush sees over 10,000 daily flights. ecns.cn The first week of China's Spring Festival travel rush has seen over 10,000 flights each day on average, an equivalent of over 80 percent of the same period before the pandemic, according to data from VariFight, an flight status platform.
(2023-01-17). US, Taiwan Conclude Four Days of Trade Talks in Taipei. news.antiwar.com US and Taiwanese officials concluded four days of talks on trade on Tuesday as the two sides near a trade initiative that will likely anger Beijing. The talks were held in Taipei, and the US delegation led by Terry McCartin, the assistant US trade representative for China affairs, marking a rare visit to the island …
(2023-01-17). Beijing Daxing airport resumes international passenger flights. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines flight CZ309 from Beijing to Hong Kong took off at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, marking the official resumption of international and regional passenger flights at Beijing Daxing International Airport.
(2023-01-17). 12.06 million new jobs created in China last year, 1 million more than target. ecns.cn Last year, 12.06 million new jobs were created in urban areas in China, surpassing the target of 11 million, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2023-01-17). Spectacular light show illuminates Xi'an. ecns.cn Spectacular lights illuminate the Datang Everbright City scenic area, a tourist landmark in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 16, 2023 to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival.
(2023-01-17). The US-Australia Force Posture Agreement needs to be scrapped. greenleft.org.au Bevan Ramsden argues that the US-Australia Force Posture Agreement means Australia has been set up as a US forward base from which to launch the next war — on China.
(2023-01-17). China's industrial output up 3.6 pct in 2022. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 3.6 percent year on year in 2022, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Tuesday.
(2023-01-17). China's GDP up 3% in 2022. ecns.cn China's GDP growth reached 3 percent year-on-year in 2022, indicating that the Chinese economy has made new headway despite multiple headwinds, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday.
(2023-01-17). RCEP highlighted for promoting global trade. ecns.cn The RCEP comprises 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.
(2023-01-17). Beijing further opens air travel. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport on Tuesday resumed the operation of international passenger flights after China continuously optimized COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control policies.
(2023-01-17). China's online retail sales up 4 pct in 2022. ecns.cn China's online retail sales expanded 4 percent year on year in 2022 to near 13.8 trillion yuan (about 2 trillion U.S. dollars), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Tuesday.
(2023-01-17). After 26 years on the run, fugitive captured. ecns.cn Wang Hanmin, a fugitive on China's Red Notice list, was recently captured in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, after 26 years on the run, China Central Television reported on Tuesday.
(2023-01-17). China leads the world with 4.2 million valid registered patents in 2022. ecns.cn China had registered 4.212 million valid patents as of the end of 2022, making it the first country to pass the threshold of 3 million. The number manifests that the nation has been ramping up efforts to become a global innovational power.
(2023-01-17). China's resident nominal disposable income up 5 pct in 2022. ecns.cn China's per capita disposable income stood at 36,883 yuan (about 5,487 U.S. dollars) in 2022, up 5 percent year on year in nominal terms, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Tuesday.
(2023-01-17). China's fixed-asset investment up 5.1 pct in 2022. ecns.cn China's fixed-asset investment went up 5.1 percent in 2022, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Tuesday.
(2023-01-17). China to ensure funding for new-phase COVID response. ecns.cn China will step up efforts to guarantee its epidemic response funding with the focus on caring for health and preventing severe cases in a new phase of COVID response.
(2023-01-17). China's GDP hits 121.0207 trln yuan in 2022. ecns.cn China's gross domestic product (GDP) hit 121.0207 yuan (about 17.95 trillion U.S. dollars) as it posted a 3-percent year-on-year expansion in 2022, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Tuesday.
(2023-01-17). Most frost-resistant Fuxing train to operate in China's northernmost alpine region during chunyun: media. ecns.cn The CR400BF-GZ train, the smartest and most frost-resistant Fuxing bullet train model, was deployed in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Monday.
(2023-01-17). Chinese mainland to resume registration of commercial performances involving people from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) on Monday announced it will resume accepting applications for commercial performances involving people from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region and the island of Taiwan, starting from February 16.
(2023-01-17). Giant pandas play in snow. ecns.cn Giant pandas play in the snow-covered enclosure at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 17, 2023.
(2023-01-17). China's natural population growth rate drops 0.60‰ in 2022: official data. ecns.cn China's population decreased in 2022, with the natural population growth rate dropping 0.60 thousandths, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Tuesday.
(2023-01-17). Encouraging fertility a basic strategy to counter negative population growth: expert. ecns.cn China's population in 2022 fell by 850,000 from 2021, the National Bureau of Statistics said Tuesday, the first drop since the early 1960s.
(2023-01-17). Rep. Ro Khanna on CA Flooding, Big Oil's Climate Denial, Debt Ceiling, Assange & Possible Senate Bid. democracynow.org The death toll from two weeks of flooding in California has reached at least 20. As climate scientists are predicting more extreme weather linked to climate change over the next two years, outrage is growing over how fossil fuel companies were fully aware of the link between fossil fuel emissions and global warming but spent decades obscuring the science in order to make maximum profits. We speak with Democratic California Congressmember Ro Khanna, who recently concluded a congressional investigation into the allegations and says the oil industry needs to be held accountable for the damage it has wrought. Khanna…
(2023-01-17). 'Bring Down the Dictator', Protesters Shout in Thousands-Strong Anti-Netanyahu Rallies. orinocotribune.com Tens of thousands have rallied in three major cities across the occupied Palestinian territories against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new extremist cabinet and its proposed judicial reforms plan. | Protesters flooded the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday, brandishing signs with slogans decrying Netanyahu's new cabinet as the "government of shame" and urging, "bring down the dictator." | Israeli media reported 80,000 people joined the rally, while the regime's security sources gave no official estimate after reporting 20,000 protesters earlier in the evening. | The monumental rally marked the biggest…
(2023-01-17). Why do so many Turkish people believe 'Secret Clauses' in the 1923 Great Power Lausanne Treaty will be unveiled this Year? juancole.com By Ozan Ozavci, Utrecht University | (The Conversation) Commonly regarded as the "birth certificate" of modern Turkey, the 1923 treaty of Lausanne was the last of the peace settlements signed at the end of the first world war. This year's centenary has already provoked far more public anticipation than one might expect, thanks …
(2023-01-17). Ilmuan Temukan Fakta Menarik Seputar Planet Mars. indybay.org
(2023-01-17). Police Violence Reached an All-Time High Last Year—Are We Ready to Shrink Police Budgets? independentmediainstitute.org The year 2022 was the deadliest year on record in the United States for fatalities at the hands of law enforcement. According to the Washington Post's police shootings database, law enforcement officers shot and killed 1,096 people last year. In comparison, there were 1,048 shooting fatalities at the hands of police the year before, 1,019 …
(2023-01-17). AFL-CIO's Redmond: Disenfranchising workers boosts 'fascist ideology'. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Disrespect, disenfranchisement and disinheritance of workers—of whatever race, color or creed—produces "a fertile environment" for hate and "fascist ideology." So said Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a speech to the AFL-CIO convention in 1961, and that's still true today, says AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond. Which is a big reason, he told the federation's annual …
(2023-01-17). U.S. interceptor missile warship docks in Estonian capital. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, like Ticonderoga-class cruisers, of which the Pentagon has 87 (70 of the first, 17 of the second), are equipped to fire Standard Missile 2 IIAs recently tested to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). See videos below. RR ==== U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth FleetJanuary 17, 2023 USS Roosevelt (DDG …
(2023-01-17). Critical Woke Theory for Dummies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Who Were the Afghans Harry Killed? strategic-culture.org The furore over Prince Harry's much-criticised remarks about his role as a helicopter pilot in the war in Afghanistan in 2012 reveals more about his critics than they do about him. Much of the abuse is hysterical or attention-grabbing, but it stems also from British amnesia about the failed wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
(2023-01-17). Boebert Demands Blocking of Dems From Committee for Being "Conspiracy Theorists" truthout.org On Saturday, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) claimed that Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff (California) and Eric Swalwell (California) should be barred from serving on the House Intelligence Committee, saying that they are "conspiracy theorists." Boebert is an election denier and loyalist to former President Donald Trump who has repeatedly peddled false conspiracy theories tied to QAnon. Her comments… |
(2023-01-17). Idaho Republican Club Hosts Speech by Antisemite, Jan. 6 Attendee. splcenter.org Far-right propagandist Vincent James Foxx echoed "Great Replacement" conspiracy theories in a speech to a gathering of North Idaho Republicans just over a week ago, alleging that unspecified conspirators had "intentionally and deliberately and consistently changed the demographics of this country … because they know that certain groups vote a certain way, and they know they can use that, that's a benefit to them."
(2023-01-17). Conservatives Mangle Meaning Of Dr. King's Message. thiscantbehappening.net A few weeks before Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his legendary "I Have A Dream" speech on August 28, 1963, a major book publisher released a book that featured a collection of King's sermons. One of the 17 sermons in that book contained a poignant warning from King that is critical for understanding the roots … |
(2023-01-17). Energy Crisis — A Ticking Time Bomb. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Timing of Blood Draws Among Patients Hospitalized in a Large Academic Medical Center. jamanetwork.com This study describes the degree to which blood draws occurred among hospitalized patients during traditional sleep hours and investigates trends over time.
(2023-01-17). Record Police Killings in 2022 Show Need to Continue Organizing for Abolition. scheerpost.com
(2023-01-17). US Climate Envoy Backs UAE Oil Executive as President of UN Climate Summit. truthout.org Progressives on Monday reacted with outrage and disbelief after U.S. climate envoy John Kerry backed the appointment of Sultan al-Jaber to lead the United Nations' annual conference on the climate emergency, saying the CEO of the United Arab Emirates' state-run oil company was not only qualified to preside over the summit, but that his background strengthened the case for his presidency. |
(2023-01-17). Why egg prices in the U.S. surged. america.cgtn.com U.S. egg prices have soared over the past year. While overall food prices have risen much higher than core inflation, it's the cost of eggs that's really stood out.
(2023-01-17). National Health Service nurses take second round of national strike action across England. wsws.org Nurses have already been joined by thousands of ambulance workers fighting the same pay cut, with one day national stoppages in December and this month.
(2023-01-17). DOJ and Congress Face News Calls to Probe Trump's Financial Ties to Saudi Arabia. truthout.org The Justice Department and Congress are facing new calls to investigate Donald Trump's financial ties to Saudi Arabia. The latest controversy centers on a new golf tournament owned by Saudi Arabia's sovereign Public Investment Fund, which is chaired by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. LIV has paid millions to golf resorts owned by Donald Trump, who has publicly supported the new league… |
(2023-01-17). Radiotherapy Alone vs Radiotherapy With Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy and Survival of Patients With Low-Risk Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines currently recommend that concurrent chemoradiotherapy be the primary treatment for patients with T1-2N1M0, T3N0M0, and T2N0M0 NPC with high-risk features. A recent study reported that patients with low-risk stage II and T3N0M0 cancer who received IMRT alone had the same oncologic outcomes but better long-term quality of life than those who received concurrent chemoradiotherapy. We have 3 concerns about the definition of the truly low-risk NPC.
(2023-01-17). National Education Union members vote for strike action in England and Wales. wsws.org The vote expresses a determination by educators to overturn the decades-long suppression of wages and decimation of the education sector.
(2023-01-17). Protests in Somaliland Call for Reunification with Somalia. libya360.wordpress.com Pavan Kulkarni A protest in Taleex on January 15. Photo: Khaatumo Media Office Even as the US and UK are increasingly legitimizing secessionist rule in Somaliland, whose sovereignty has no international recognition, a unionist movement seeking a united Somalia threatens to unravel the self-declared republic Protests against secessionist rule are spreading across the Sool region…
(2023-01-17). 'Becky With The Hands' Raises Over $16,000 After Waffle House Fight Went Viral, Gets Fox News Support. moguldom.com The public has rallied around a former Waffle House cook by donating over $16,000 to a GoFundMe campaign after she was blacklisted from working at the restaurant due to her involvement in a fight with customers. Last year, Halie Booth was employed at an Austin, Texas, location of the popular restaurant chain. She went viral after footage …
(2023-01-17). TRANSFORM-HF—Can We Close the Loop on Diuretics in Heart Failure? jamanetwork.com Fluid overload is the cardinal manifestation of heart failure, and prior to the 20th century, treatment options were limited to purgatives, bloodletting, leeching, or lancing. It was not until 1920 that the concept of a diuretic was first appreciated, when physicians observed increased urination in patients given mercury as a remedy for syphilis. The 1950s and 1960s ushered in safe and effective diuretic therapy. Chlorothiazide, the first orally active diuretic, was approved for use in the United States in 1958, and furosemide, the first loop diuretic, in 1964.
(2023-01-17). Imperial dominance disguised as democratic deterrence. nationofchange.org The Pentagon's national defense strategy drives record military spending.
(2023-01-17). Radiotherapy Alone vs Radiotherapy With Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy and Survival of Patients With Low-Risk Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We agree with Ms Hu and Dr Kao that the current NCCN guidelines recommend definitive radiotherapy with or without concurrent chemotherapy for NPC with stage II and T3N0 disease, and in this subset, induction or adjuvant chemotherapy only for patients with high-risk features including bulky tumor volume or high serum EBV DNA copy number. Our study excluded patients who had NPC with high-risk features, so all patients with low-risk NPC were not treated with induction or adjuvant chemotherapy. Although triweekly delivery of cisplatin has been the standard regimen for concurrent chemotherapy, a phase 2 clini…
(2023-01-17). Black Twitter's Response To 'The Embrace' Sculpture Of MLK And Coretta Scott King, Explained. newsone.com
(2023-01-17). Bethune-Cookman Football Coach Ed Reed Apologizes For Unprofessionalism, Anti-HBCU Social Media Rant. moguldom.com College football coach Ed Reed, 44, has issued an apology after criticizing Historically Black University Bethune-Cookman University in an explicit-filled social media tirade. B-CU is a private HBCU located in Daytona Beach, Florida. It has an enrollment of fewer than 4,000 students. It is one of only three private HBCUs that compete at the Division I level …
(2023-01-17). Killings of journalists up 50 per cent in 2022: UNESCO. news.un.org The number of journalists killed worldwide significantly increased in 2022, following a decline over the previous three years, according to the United Nations' culture agency (UNESCO).
(2023-01-17). Britain's trade unions promote future Labour government as answer to Tory anti-strike laws as they head towards statute books. wsws.org The law will enforce minimum service levels in the rail, health, education and other sectors—requiring a set number of workers to work on a strike day or face being sacked.
(2023-01-17). DOJ and Congress Face New Calls to Probe Trump's Financial Ties to Saudi Arabia. truthout.org The Justice Department and Congress are facing new calls to investigate Donald Trump's financial ties to Saudi Arabia. The latest controversy centers on a new golf tournament owned by Saudi Arabia's sovereign Public Investment Fund, which is chaired by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. LIV has paid millions to golf resorts owned by Donald Trump, who has publicly supported the new league… |
(2023-01-17). Bitcoin Price Goes Parabolic, Up 28% Already This Year: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting. moguldom.com The price of Bitcoin has increased 28 percent so far this year, thanks in part to investor optimism about signs of a slowdown in the inflation rate and hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve will ease off interest rate hikes. Bitcoin rose above $21,000 on Saturday for the first time in two months, up 28 …
(2023-01-17). Increasing Antimicrobial Resistance Poses Global Threat, WHO Says. jamanetwork.com High levels of antimicrobial resistance are causing life-threatening bloodstream infections and increasing treatment resistance for several common bacterial infections, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
(2023-01-17). LEFT WONDERING: Will Eating Bugs Save The World — Or Doom It? levernews.com Welcome back to Left Wondering, our advice column for paid supporting subscribers on how to live your values during late capitalism. This is a place to raise your big existential questions, petty beefs, lifestyle questions, and everything in between. The incomparable Kate Aronoff has stepped back from the project to focus on her climate reporting, and we wish her the best. Now I will be taking a stab at it, since I'm a deeply curious Lever writer and editor with a penchant for hunting down answers to seemingly unanswerable questions.So send your questions LeftWondering@levernews.com and I'll do my damnedest to…
(2023-01-17). A Third Intifada and the Last War. Palestine and the Global South. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Law-abiding citizens transformed into criminals overnight! americanthinker.com A new federal rule puts law-abiding gun-owners in a tough place.
(2023-01-17). Another Senseless Death in the 'Deconstitutionalized Zone'. progressive.org Eighteen-year-old Mark Limon died near the Arizona-Mexico border in December. What more will it take for a different approach?
(2023-01-17). AFL-CIO calls for a truthful remembering of the words of Dr. King. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON — Every year when the holiday remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. comes around, opponents of civil rights and voting rights twist King's calls for judging people "by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin" into support for their opposition to raising the need to fight systemic …
(2023-01-17). Does DC want to be the carjacking capital of the USA? americanthinker.com Even the leftist mayor is not on board with the D.C. city council's latest bizarre scheme.
(2023-01-17). Graded Sensorimotor Retraining and Pain Intensity in Chronic Low Back Pain. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We have some concerns about the recent study that reported that graded sensorimotor retraining, compared with a sham procedure and attention control, significantly improved pain intensity among patients with low back pain.
(2023-01-17). Saturday 2/11: Get Your Ticket To Mars! 2nd Launch To Artists, Musicians,Poets & 1937 GM Flint Occupation. indybay.org Twitter Headquarters | 1355 Market St. | San Francisco…
(2023-01-17). Interpreting the MLK sculpture in Boston. americanthinker.com What is this sculpture trying to express?>
(2023-01-17). Workers continue to protest in defense of public health in Madrid. peoplesdispatch.org Family physicians and pediatricians in Madrid's primary health care system resumed the strike launched in November last year, as negotiations with the regional government balk. The health workers continued with the industrial action shortly after another mass protest in support of public health care on Sunday, January 15, and only days ahead of a demonstration planned by health workers on January 18. | A wide base of support for public health care has been built in Madrid over the past weeks, with trade unions, neighborhood groups, professional associations, and citizens becoming more and more critical of the sta…
(2023-01-17). Highlights From Dr. Umar Johnson's Breakfast Club Appearance. moguldom.com The ever-controversial Dr. Umar Johnson visited the popular morning radio show The Breakfast Club. As per usual, Johnson had more than a few eyebrow-raising statements. The interview premiered on Dec 9, 2022. According to his website, Johnson is a doctor of clinical psychology and a certified school psychologist who specializes in working with the parents …
(2023-01-17). Hundreds protest against Sri Lankan president's visit to Jaffna. wsws.org About 400 university students and Tamil families of the "disappeared" defied police and other state forces to protest Wickremesinghe's visit to Jaffna last Sunday.
(2023-01-17). Trump, Biden and the tale of US secrets. peoplesdispatch.org The probability of the scandal over Top Secret documents dating back to the Barack Obama presidency blowing up on the face of the then US Vice-President — and incumbent president — Joe Biden is rather low. | That is because Biden has spent 46 years in the corridors of power in Washington, DC, and is skilled enough to manipulate the American political system. | The manner in which he wangled the nomination as his party's candidate in the 2016 presidential election bears eloquent testimony to his manipulative skill. Already, a campaign is afoot running down the gravity of classified documents being f…
(2023-01-17). Western Media Coverage of Macedonia Perpetuates Hate. covertactionmagazine.com
(2023-01-17). Workers protest anti-strike law proposed by UK government. peoplesdispatch.org The Tory government has introduced a controversial bill in the UK Parliament that would enable the state and employers to force workers to ensure minimum service during trade union strikes across 8 key sectors…
(2023-01-17). The framework convention on climate is dead. Now what? mronline.org The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change went into effect in March 1994. Yet, of the twenty-seven meetings that the UNFCCC has held to date, the most recent one, in Sharm-el-Sheik, Egypt, was the most inconsequential.
(2023-01-17). Oxfam report documents "explosion of inequality" during pandemic. wsws.org Despite a slight reduction in overall wealth, billionaires and major corporations became "dramatically richer" in 2022 and were the main driver of global inflation.
(2023-01-17). More Bay Area right-wing extremists supporting election deniers and Freedom Caucus. indybay.org Election Deniers and Right-Wing Extremist Members Of The Freedom Caucus:…
(2023-01-17). Andrei Raevsky Did A Good Write-Up… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-01-17). On MLK Day, Let's Learn the Right Lessons from History. juancole.com By Svante Myrick | ( Otherwords.org) Every year, the arrival of the Martin Luther King holiday calls us to pause and reflect on Dr. King's legacy. And every year, I'm struck by the same thing: as sincere as we are in our reverence for Dr. King, we keep learning the wrong lessons not just …
(2023-01-17). Public libraries continue to thrive despite defunding and privatization attacks. nationofchange.org Efforts by governments and cities across the nation to defund the public library indicate a misunderstanding of the essential role that libraries play.
(2023-01-17). New Institute for Policy Studies Report Exposes Stark Choice in New Mexico between Just Transition and False Solutions. ips-dc.org The report features insights from New Mexican researchers and community leaders on how community-led energy solutions would benefit the state.
(2023-01-17). White House Warns GOP Not to Tie Debt Ceiling to Social Security Cuts. truthout.org Democrats are warning Republicans that they will not negotiate over raising the debt ceiling to avoid economic catastrophe after Republicans spent the last months warning that they may pursue cuts to key social programs by holding debt limit legislation hostage. On Friday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Congress must pass legislation raising the debt ceiling "without… |
(2023-01-17). Association of Supernumerary Sex Chromosome Aneuploidies With Venous Thromboembolism. jamanetwork.com This study assesses the association of sex chromosome aneuploidies with incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in 2 large biobank populations.
(2023-01-17). The Dignity of the House of Representatives. americanthinker.com Nancy Pelosi sure has a lot to say about keeping the House respectable.
(2023-01-17). Syria condemns US attacks on health sector. peoplesdispatch.org On Monday, January 16, Syria condemned US attacks on its health sector "by imposing additional restrictions on allowing the sale of [medical] equipment, as well as on the provision of services and spare parts to a large number of Syrian public and private hospitals," Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) Syria's foreign and expatriate ministry said in a statement that the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security had issued fresh restrictions on the sale of medical equipment to the country's public and private sector on Monday, despite rising globa…
(2023-01-17). Saturday 1/14: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Sons of Eilaboun" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-01-17). Colombia's Ecopetrol Asks US for Permission to Negotiate with Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The re-establishment of relations between Venezuela and Colombia covers, in addition to the border issue, energy issues. Any negotiations in this regard must pass through morass of the unilateral "sanctions" of the United States. | As a result, Ecopetrol, the Colombian state oil company, asked the United States for permission to negotiate with Venezuela. Trade relations between Colombia and Venezuela have been heavily restricted by US sanctions. Even after the rapprochement between Venezuela and Colombia's new administration, led by President Gustavo Petro, commercial flights by Venezuela's Conviasa airline canno…
(2023-01-17). Isn't it Time for Adam Schiff to Be Expelled From Congress? strategic-culture.org With each new release of the "Twitter Files" we learn more and more about the deep corruption in Washington. We sensed during Covid that something was really wrong — for example the bizarre denial of natural immunity. But thanks to Elon Musk's decision to open the books, our worst fears have been proven true. Each new release seems to show something even more criminal inside America's rotten ruling class.
(2023-01-17). This a Republican Turning Point. americanthinker.com Did the prolonged fight for the Speaker's gavel create circumstances for change in Washington — especially in the Republican party?
(2023-01-17). PSUV Rejects Actions of 'Politicians in Cassocks' at Divina Pastora Procession. orinocotribune.com On Monday, January 16, during the United Socialist Party of Venezuela's (PSUV) customary weekly press conference, PSUV Vice President Diosdado Cabello "We must express rejection of this opportunist attitude of taking advantage of a people who go out walking with their faith, for the petty intentions of those who manage the political party of the Episcopal Conference,…
(2023-01-17). Iraqi Prime Minister Supports Open-Ended US Troop Presence. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). How many murders does Portland need before it stops spitting on police? americanthinker.com Or are the voters there not yet tired of burying their children?>
(2023-01-17). Going Down the Military Drain. fpif.org Late last month, President Biden signed a bill that clears the way for
(2023-01-17). Republican Arrested for Shootings on Dems' Homes Months After His Election Loss. truthout.org Police in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have arrested a Republican politician who they allege coordinated a series of gunshot attacks on the homes of Democratic lawmakers over the past two months. Solomon Pena, who lost a state House of Representatives election in November, was arrested at a condominium complex on Monday afternoon. Police arrived at the condo with a warrant, and were confronted by Pena… |
(2023-01-17). 'Deeply sinister': emails reveal Big Pharma pushed Twitter to silence vaccine equity voices. nationofchange.org "At a time when online mobilizations were one of the few forms of protest available to the public, Twitter was seemingly asked to shield the powerful from criticism," said one campaigner. "That should worry all those who care about accountability."
(2023-01-17). Another Senseless Death in the 'Decon- stitutionalized Zone'. progressive.org Eighteen-year-old Mark Limon died near the Arizona-Mexico border in December. What more will it take for a different approach?
(2023-01-17). Surgical Site Infection Prevention—A Review. jamanetwork.com This review summarizes current evidence-based interventions for prevention of surgical site infection that are applicable to the majority of operations.
(2023-01-17). The relaunched US-India Trade Policy Forum. journal-neo.org During an official visit to the US from January 9-11 by an Indian delegation, headed by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, a scheduled meeting of the US-India Trade Policy Forum (TPF) was held in Washington DC. It is also sometimes referred to as "Strategic Dialogue" since, within the framework of this …
(2023-01-17). Every Facet of Government Is in the Censorship Business. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Snow-covered Sanqing Mountain attracts visitors. ecns.cn Fantastically shaped pillars, peaks and pine trees are blanketed with white snow and rime, creating a fairylike landscape on Sanqing Mountain, a World Heritage Site, Jan. 16, 2023.
(2023-01-17). REPORT: New Mexico at a Crossroads: Just Transition or False Solutions? ips-dc.org | New Mexico at a Crossroads: False Solutions or Just Transition?: | Ennedith Lopez | Basav Sen | Taneya Garcia | Emily Li | Alyssa Garza: | Introduction: : | As the fight to transition off fossil fuels and into clean, renewable energy gains momentum, communities and their advocates face several challenges. | These include a fossil fuel industry still lobbying to hold back renewables, promote dirty energy, or else peddling false, "greenwashed" solutions that allow it to continue profiting from pollution. They include the challenge of cleaning up the harmful health and environmental le…
(2023-01-17). Patient Information: Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema). jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes atopic dermatitis (eczema) and its symptoms and treatment options.
(2023-01-17). Egyptian court hands down 38 life sentences for 2019 anti-government protests. wsws.org The trial's aim was to ensure no one else challenges the brutal dictatorship of General Abdul Fattah el-Sisi, who overthrew the elected government of President Mohammed Morsi in a bloody military coup in July 2013.
(2023-01-17). Who Is Jamea Jonae Harris? Young Mother Died In Darius Miles Shooting 'Because She Wouldn't Talk To Him'. newsone.com Jamea Jonae Harris, the young Black woman killed in an Alabama shooting for which college basketball player Darius Miles is charged with murder, "wouldn't talk to him," her mother said.
(2023-01-17). Abortion Bans Don't Prosecute Pregnant People. That May Be About to Change. scheerpost.com
(2023-01-17). Tennessee Cops Were Fired Faster For Consensual Sex Than Police Who Shoot Black People. newsone.com It was far easier to fire La Vergne, Tennessee cops for having consensual sex than it often is to fire cops for killing and/or brutalizing Black people.
(2023-01-17). Highway spans blue waters of Tibet. ecns.cn
(2023-01-17). The Biden Presidency At 2 Years: Halfway Point Of A Forever War. progressivehub.net BELÉN FERNàÅNDEZ | AL JAZEERA…
(2023-01-17). WHO Report: Cholera Resurgent in 2022 After Years of Decline. jamanetwork.com Cholera cases and cholera-associated deaths jumped globally in 2022 following years of decline, marking a resurgence of the ongoing seventh cholera pandemic, which began in 1961, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report.
(2023-01-17). Germany deploys U.S. interceptor missiles, troops to Poland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioJanuary 16, 2023 Germany starts transfer of Patriot air defence system to Poland: reports Germany's Bundeswehr army has begun the process of transferring a Patriot air defence system to Poland, with the weaponry set to arrive in a matter of days…. The German army has begun the process of transferring a Patriot air defence …
(2023-01-17). Ramón Rodríguez, Star of ABC's 'Will Trent,' on Opening New Doors (INTERVIEW). latinorebels.com Even though he's not playing a Latino, Ramón Rodríguez, star of ABC's new show 'Will Trent,' is still advocating for Latinx communities, saying "it is important to at least do my best to try to push the needle, open new doors, try to create opportunities."
(2023-01-17). Direct from Western Sahara: learn about the struggle of the last colony in Africa. peoplesdispatch.org In the middle of the Sahara desert, half a million people resist and fight for their liberation. Under the slogan "intensify the armed struggle to expel the invader and build sovereignty," the Polisario Front, the political organization that leads the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), is holding its 16th Congress in Dajla one of five Sahrawi refugee camps in the town of Tindouf, Algeria. After 30 years of ceasefire, this is the first Congress to be held again in the context of armed confrontation with Morocco. | "All the human, financial, and material resources are sent to support the combat on the a…
(2023-01-17). Beijing Daxing airport officially resumes outbound overseas flight services on Tuesday. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport, the second air hub in the capital city, resumed its first outbound overseas flight services Tuesday morning after a nearly three-year pandemic induced suspension.
(2023-01-17). Volunteers help improve community on MLK Day. america.cgtn.com Many Americans had Monday off in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader who fought for equality through nonviolent resistance. MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. And volunteers across the country heeded the …
(2023-01-17). Masterpieces from London's National Gallery on show in Shanghai. ecns.cn A total of 52 painting pieces by renowned European artists, such as Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Constable, Monet, and Van Gogh, will be exhibited in Shanghai until May 7.
(2023-01-17). Psychosomatic Medicine and "The Art of Medicine" jamanetwork.com For fifty years deans of medical schools and speakers before graduating medical classes have stressed the never to be forgotten importance of practicing the art as well as the science of medicine. The art of medicine, they said frequently, was not taught in medical schools but gained only after long experience in practice. Knowledge of its application came only with intimate, personal knowledge of the patient and of his family background and situation in life. Because of the numerous advances in the science of medicine greatest interest was directed toward learning specific details. Both the teaching and learning…
(2023-01-17). New Zealand's COVID wave continues as XBB.1.5 variant found. wsws.org The health ministry is downplaying the highly-infectious new XBB.1.5 variant, while the Labour government continues to defend the homicidal policy of mass infection.
(2023-01-17). Indonesia's new criminal code: A major assault on democratic rights. wsws.org The new code contains a broad range of sweeping attacks on the basic rights of workers and their ability to express political opposition, under conditions of growing social tensions.
(2023-01-17). Billionaires Gobbled up 2/3s of New Wealth at $2.7 bn/ day, as 800 million go to bed Hungry: Oxfam. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) Oxfam , the British charity, has released a new report finding that the global problem of wealth inequality is growing ever more threatening. Of all the new wealth the entire human race has produced in the past two years, the richest 1% gobbled up 66% of it. The less-rich 99% …
(2023-01-17). Global WAR-NING! Geoengineering Is Wrecking Our Planet and Humanity. globalresearch.ca World leaders are meeting in Glasgow at COP-26. All eyes are now on "the imminent dangers of CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions". The "climate emergency" is a timely instrument of propaganda used to distract people from questioning "the real crisis", namely the Covid-19 "plandemic".
(2023-01-17). FDA Warns of Risks of Body Sculpting. jamanetwork.com iStock.com/andresr…
(2023-01-17). Justifying attack on Social Security, House Republican claims people 'want to work longer'. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Republican Rep. Rick Allen of Georgia suggested last week that he would support raising the Social Security retirement age—a policy change that would
(2023-01-17). REPORT: New Mexico at a Crossroads: False Solutions or a Just Transition? ips-dc.org | New Mexico at a Crossroads: False Solutions or Just Transition?: | Ennedith Lopez | Basav Sen | Taneya Garcia | Emily Li | Alyssa Garza: | Introduction: : | As the fight to transition off fossil fuels and into clean, renewable energy gains momentum, communities and their advocates face several challenges. | These include a fossil fuel industry still lobbying to hold back renewables, promote dirty energy, or else peddling false, "greenwashed" solutions that allow it to continue profiting from pollution. They include the challenge of cleaning up the harmful health and environmental le…
(2023-01-17). Women Expect: To Have Gas Stoves. americanthinker.com It's our job, each of us racist-sexist-homophobes, to teach our beloved women these practical facts of life.
(2023-01-17). Why California's Climate Change and Housing Crises Hit Women Hardest. scheerpost.com
(2023-01-17). Sri Lanka Trapped into Debt and IMF Sponsored Poverty. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Blackhall Intensifies Destruction of Weelaunee People's Park in Atlanta Forest. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-01-17). Louisiana and Alabama see surge in COVID-19 infections and deaths. wsws.org The southeastern United States is the region hardest hit by the latest Omicron subvariant, XBB.1.5, outside the Northeast and central California.
(2023-01-17). Urban One Honors Photos: See Stars Shining On TV One's Annual Award Show. newsone.com
(2023-01-17). Adolescent Palpitations and Syncope after COVID-19 Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Exxon scientists accurately predicted climate damage while company pushed misinformation. nationofchange.org "Airtight evidence that Exxon Mobil accurately predicted global warming years before, then turned around and attacked the science underlying it."
(2023-01-17). The Monroe Doctrine Is 200 and Should Not Reach 201. davidswanson.org
(2023-01-17). Unionists tackle ideas to fight the fascist right. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—When it comes to fighting the fascist right, there's no shortage of ideas from union members—at least from those attending small-group discussions on the issue at the AFL-CIO's Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative conference in D.C. The Jan.14 seminars, led by AFL-CIO Associate General Counsel Raven Hall and federation Senior Field Representative Jocelyn Woodards, saw …
(2023-01-17). New 'M3gan' Movie Draws Attention To Akela Cooper, One Of The Few Black Women Writing Horror. newsone.com Akela Cooper of 'M3gan' is one of the few Black women writing horror. She's happily opening doors for other Black women writers in the genre.
(2023-01-17). Martin Luther King, Yesterday and Today. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). COVID-19 has peaked among Chinese populace, figures show. ecns.cn While the number of COVID-19 patients needing intensive care has "reached a plateau", the number seeking treatment at fever clinics is dropping nationally, both national and local data show.
(2023-01-17). Majority of Members of UK's New GMO Regulatory Committee Have Conflicts of Interest. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). The Whale is another cheap shot at Christianity. americanthinker.com Once again we have a film that wants to make Christianity look bad because of its "homophobia" and its hypocrisy on other moral issues.
(2023-01-17). Local Code Pink Joins Organizations World Wide To Demand Closure of US Guantanamo Prison. indybay.org Action at UC Berkeley law school also demands prosecution for John Yoo, provider of legal "rational" for torture…
(2023-01-17). High-Flow Oxygen vs Standard Oxygen Therapy on Length of Hospital Stay in Children. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial compares the effect of early high-flow oxygen therapy vs standard oxygen therapy on length of hospital stay in children with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure.
(2023-01-17). Speaker McCarthy delivers…so far. americanthinker.com The 118th Session of the U.S. House of Representatives is off to a roaring start.
(2023-01-17). Venezuela Fine-Tunes Details for 2023 Caribbean Series. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan vice presidency office reported that the government is fine-tuning details for the upcoming inauguration of the Gran Caracas 2023 Caribbean Series. The 65th edition of the Caribbean baseball tournament is scheduled to take place from February 2 to 10 in Venezuela. | Through a message on social media, the vice presidency office explained that a meeting was held on Saturday, January 14, between Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and officials from the national executive, including Minister for Sport Mervin Maldonado, Minister for Communication and Information Freddy àëáñez, Minister for Public Works…
(2023-01-17). Proof the fascist far-left opened the border to an illegal invasion to cheat on elections. americanthinker.com Two contrasting news stories show that the anti-liberty left only cares about power and not about asylum seekers from socialism.
(2023-01-17). Protesters demand release of video after Memphis, Tennessee man dies from injuries suffered at the hands of police during traffic stop. wsws.org Nichols' death has produced a number of protests and demonstrations demanding the release of body camera footage, while city officials feverishly attempt to contain the fallout.
(2023-01-17). This Week in Fascism #133: Communities Continue to Mobilize Against Anti-LGBTQ Attacks as New Fascist Formations Emerge. itsgoingdown.org photo: Kurtz Frausun Welcome fellow antifascists! Since our last column, much has happened. After Elon Musk took over Twitter and quickly moved to align with the far-Right by removing anarchist and antifascist accounts, we wanted to bring back this column and use it as a vehicle to promote antifascist theory, action, and research. Today there's…
(2023-01-17). Providence mayor thwarted in cash grab for reparations. americanthinker.com Mayor Jorge Elorza gets pulled up short in his effort to Californize Providence.
(2023-01-17). Republican Arrested for Shootings on Dems' Homes Months After His Campaign Loss. therealnews.com
(2023-01-17). German defence minister resigns as government prepares to triple special fund for the military. wsws.org The defence minister must go because despite her best efforts, she has been deemed insufficiently assertive in ensuring the generals get everything they want.
(2023-01-17). New Gene Therapy for Certain Bladder Cancers. jamanetwork.com The first gene therapy for treating high-risk bladder cancer that has not invaded muscle recently won FDA approval.
(2023-01-17). Lamb boiled in a 3.3-meter-diameter pot with ice cubes. ecns.cn At the site of a winter sports and tourism event in Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, a 3.3-meter-diameter large pot with ice as the soup base stewed the local lamb. The steaming ice-boiled lamb made people mouth-watering.
(2023-01-17). The Illuminati Is Out, Klaus Schwab And His Elite Davos Conference Are In: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com You may not read or hear the word "Illuminati" relative to the annual World Economic Forum gathering now underway at a Swiss ski resort in Davos, Switzerland, but conspiracy theories swirl around the annual event. In 2021 during the covid pandemic, the World Economic Forum theme was "The Great Reset", which proposed a stakeholder model for …
(2023-01-17). Socialists Are Back In The Wisconsin State House. progressivehub.net JOHN NICHOLS | THE NATION…
(2023-01-17). Colombia recalls ambassador from Guatemala over corruption probe fallout. colombiareports.com Colombia's foreign ministry recalled its ambassador from Guatemala on Monday over criminal accusations made against Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez. In a statement, the foreign ministry said ambassador Victoria Gonzalez was…
(2023-01-17). A Chinese restaurant in NYC introduces signature rabbit dish. america.cgtn.com As we approach Lunar New Year, millions of Chinese around the world will be celebrating the start of the Year of the Rabbit. CGTN's Jody Jacobs decided to hit the New York streets in search of a rabbit-inspired Chinese dish.
(2023-01-17). Saudi Airstrikes Killed at Least 155 Yemeni Civilians in 2022. news.antiwar.com According to numbers compiled by the Yemen Data Project, the US-backed Saudi-led coalition killed at least 155 Yemeni civilians in 2022 despite the ceasefire that took effect in April of that year. Another 316 Yemeni civilians were injured in the airstrikes, which all took place in the first three months of the year. The Saudis …
(2023-01-17). Itamar Ben Gvir Just Banned the Palestinian Flag. orinocotribune.com The new Israeli Minister of National Security banned the display of the colors of the Palestinian flag in public spaces. It is the latest Israeli attempt to erase Palestinian identity. | On Monday, January 9, the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, banned the display of the Palestinian flag in all public spaces. | This order is one in a recent string of escalating attacks on Palestinians by the newly formed ultra-rightwing Israeli government. | The Israeli minister
(2023-01-17). Battle of Stronghold 1873: Indigenous Modoc people resisted. workers.org The U.S. Army was defeated by the Modoc Nation in the Battle of Stronghold 150 years ago on Jan. 17, 1873. The battle took place in the volcanic lava beds of their homelands in today's northern California. The Modoc Nation's original homeland spanned 5,000 square miles across today's northern California . . . |
(2023-01-17). End of Cold War Illusions. mronline.org In this reprint of the February 1994 "Notes from the Editors," former MR editors Harry Magdoff and Paul M. Sweezy ask: "The United States could not have won a more decisive victory in the Cold War. Why, then, does it continue to act as though the Cold War is still on?"
(2023-01-17). Germany starts moving interceptor missiles to Poland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish Press AgencyJanuary 17, 2023 Patriot batteries to reach Poland in coming days says MoD Patriot air defence systems will arrive in Poland in the coming days, Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak has said. On Monday, the dpa press agency reported, quoting a German government source, that the Bundeswehr, the German army, had already started …
(2023-01-17). In-depth look at the Virginia transit worker strike. fightbacknews.org Alexandria, VA – Transit workers employed by the French multinational rail and transit company Keolis took strike action on January 1, in Loudoun County, Virginia. The ATU Local 689 members had no choice but to take this drastic action in view of company stonewalling at the negotiations table, and in view of the shameful labor relations practices of Keolis. Like many union fights, there are many details and episodes that go unrecorded and unreported (although
(2023-01-17). The Banshees of Inisherin (2022): A Parable of Irrationalism. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). The History Of Black People With Blonde Hair. newsone.com
(2023-01-17). Effect of Torsemide vs Furosemide After Discharge on All-Cause Mortality in Heart Failure. jamanetwork.com This clinical trial compares the efficacy of torsemide vs furosemide in decreasing the risk of death from any cause among patients hospitalized for heart failure (regardless of ejection fraction).
(2023-01-17). "North Korean hackers" in 2022. journal-neo.org The author constantly writes about the "crimes of hackers from the DPRK," and after talking about the problems that the cybersecurity of the Republic of Korea is facing, it's time to talk about what hackers from the North have recently been accused of. Cryptocurrency theft The claim that the Pyongyang regime is making money for …
(2023-01-17). Remembering the legacy of Polly Mann, founder of WAMM. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – Polly Mann, a leading force and giant in the Twin Cities anti-war movement, died on January 12, 2023 at the age of 103 in San Francisco, California where she had lived with her daughter Connie for a little over a year. | In 1981 she called her friend Marianne Hamilton, who in 2015 recalled, "The smartest thing anyone ever thought of and carried through with was a new name for war: military madness. Men who were against war had to flee the country to avoid arrest, so women protested in great numbers. Dear Polly gave us a name to live up to – Women Against Military Madness: WAMM." | Hamilton and…
(2023-01-17). From Infiltrating Wikipedia to Paying Trump Millions in Golf Deals, Saudis Whitewash Rights Record. democracynow.org The Justice Department and Congress are facing new calls to investigate Donald Trump's financial ties to Saudi Arabia. The latest controversy centers on a new golf tournament owned by Saudi Arabia's sovereign Public Investment Fund, which is chaired by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. LIV has paid millions to golf resorts owned by Donald Trump, who has publicly supported the new league which is attempting to compete with the PGA. Meanwhile, an exposé has revealed that the Saudi government infiltrated Wikipedia to control information on the kingdom. Government administrators were recruited to ed…
(2023-01-17). Selected Articles: "Orders to Kill" Dr. Martin Luther King: The Government that Honors MLK with a National Holiday Killed Him. globalresearch.ca By Very few Americans are aware of the truth behind the assassination of…
(2023-01-17). Corporate Lobbyists Want The Supreme Court To Crush Unions. progressivehub.net JULIA ROCK | THE LEVER…
(2023-01-17). Tampa: Community speaks out against racist cop survey. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – In late December, the Tampa Police Benevolent Association (PBA) sent out a survey to city council candidates for the upcoming municipal election asking both "Have you ever participated in a protest, whether physical, virtual, digital or online or advocated against, publicly or privately, police brutality?" and "Have you ever been a member of, donated to or supported Black Lives Matters whether financially, verbally, online or through social media?" | Community members spoke out at a recent city council meeting. Laura Rodríguez, an organizer with the Tampa Bay Community Action Committee, said, "This su…
(2023-01-17). Big Pharma Pushed Twitter to Hide Vaccine Equity Tweets, New Report Reveals. truthout.org Drugmaker BioNTech and the German government pushed Twitter to "hide" posts by activists calling on Big Pharma to temporarily lift patents on Covid-19 vaccines — a move which would have given people the Global South greater access to the lifesaving inoculations, a report published Monday by The Intercept revealed. Twitter lobbyist Nina Morschhaeuser "flagged the corporate accounts of Pfizer… |
(2023-01-17). SF Reparations Committee proposal demonstrates the greed and unreality behind demands for slavery reparations. americanthinker.com I am grateful to San Francisco's official African American Reparations Advisory Committee for the damage it has done to the notion that the current populace of the United States, none of whom were alive during slavery, owe some kind of debt to African Americans.
(2023-01-17). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — January 17, 2023. southfront.org This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…
(2023-01-17). Study: Two-thirds of glaciers on track to disappear by 2100. peoplesworld.org The world's glaciers are shrinking and disappearing faster than scientists thought, with two-thirds of them projected to melt out of existence by the end of the century at current climate change trends, according to a new study. But if the world can limit future warming to just a few more tenths of a degree and fulfill international …
(2023-01-17). An open letter to New York nurses from a participant in the 2022 California nurses strike. wsws.org Almost one year after the Stanford Health Care strike, a participant in the strike describes hospital conditions and sends support, warnings and advice to New York nurses as they approach their Tuesday contract vote.
(2023-01-17). General Assembly President hosts children from around the world, on MLK Day. news.un.org Children from a dozen countries met with the President of the General Assembly and toured the United Nations on a federal holiday in the United States honouring the late civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Martin Luther King Jr.
(2023-01-17). How America's 'Defense' (Aggression) Contractors Control America's Government. southfront.org The F-35 Lightning II, produced by Lockheed Martin Corporation, the company at the top of SIPRI's Top 100. Photo: Flickr/Jasper Nance | Written by Probably no corporation possesses a bigger share of control over America's Government than does the one that sells more to the U.S. Government than does any other: Lockheed Martin. Actually, its top owners, or the group of stockholders who dominate the fi…
(2023-01-17). Vale Shirley Shackleton, fighter for justice for East Timor. greenleft.org.au Shirley Shackleton, even with her own tragedy, made common cause with the Timorese people's struggle and resistance. She will be remembered, writes Stephen Langford.
(2023-01-17). Court strikes down 2017 Quebec law criminalizing strike by 175,000 construction workers—but rejects any compensatory measures. wsws.org The judge refused to order the Quebec government to pay so much as a penny in compensatory damages to the workers for the violation of their democratic rights—rights supposedly protected under the Canadian constitution.
(2023-01-17). MLK's Vision Lives On in Atlanta's Fight Against New Police Training Facility. truthout.org "Armies of officials are clothed in uniform, invested with authority, armed with the instruments of violence & death & conditioned to believe that they can intimidate, maim or kill Negroes with the same recklessness that once motivated the slaveowner." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Protest by non-locals [organizers against Cop City] are inherently terrorism." — Second-in-command Atlanta Police… |
(2023-01-17). Democrat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee proposes bill criminalizing political criticism of minorities. americanthinker.com One very dangerous wokester bill to the free speech guaranteed by the First Amendment.
(2023-01-17). Imperial wins Financial Times teaching award for sustainability programme. imperial.ac.uk The Business School's Sustainability Leadership Executive Education programme has won a FT Responsible Business Education award for teaching cases.
(2023-01-17). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Last week public workers and educators marched through downtown Caracas demanding economic improvements while non tenure track faculty at Fordham University returned a 90 percent strike authorization vote.
(2023-01-17). CIA Arrives in Libya to Manipulate Elections. libya360.wordpress.com Steven Sahiounie William Burns, CIA director, arrived in Libya on January 12 and met with Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibe in Tripoli, and others. The meeting marked the highest-ranked US official to visit Libya since President Joe Biden took office. Dbeibe's government began in February 2021 and was tasked with holding elections under the auspices of the…
(2023-01-17). Protesters demand release of video after Memphis, Tennessee, man dies from injuries suffered at the hands of police during traffic stop. wsws.org Nichols' death has produced a number of protests and demonstrations demanding the release of body camera footage, while city officials feverishly attempt to contain the fallout.
(2023-01-17). What Price Is 'Defense?': America's Costly, Dysfunctional Approach to Security Is Making Us Ever Less Safe. scheerpost.com
(2023-01-17). GoFundMe For Black Man 'Tased To Death' By LAPD Surpasses $29K. newsone.com
(2023-01-17). Pfizer Has a Long History of Fraud, Corruption and Using Children as Human Guinea Pigs. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Oxfam: Social inequality and poverty soaring in Australia. wsws.org The widening social gulf has been intensified by corporate profiteering on the most basic human necessities—food and energy.
(2023-01-17). How America's "Defense" Contractors Control America's Government. dissidentvoice.org Probably no corporation possesses a bigger share of control over America's Government than does the one that sells more to the U.S. Government than does any other: Lockheed Martin. Actually, its top owners, or the group of stockholders who dominate the firm and cooperatively together control its policies and determine whom the corporation's top executives …
(2023-01-17). Graded Sensorimotor Retraining and Pain Intensity in Chronic Low Back Pain—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply The RESOLVE trial found that participants with chronic low back pain who received a graded sensorimotor retraining intervention reported significantly and clinically meaningfully improved pain intensity at 18-week follow-up compared with a sham procedure and attention control group.
(2023-01-17). Maxine Waters Has Dedicated Her Life To Serving And She Does It With Grace. newsone.com Maxine Waters had served in the United States Congress for more than 25 years before she became a viral sensation for Generation Z.
(2023-01-17). Venezuela's Seed Law Should Be a Global Model. libya360.wordpress.com Owen Schalk A farm worker holds bell peppers during a harvest in Cubiro, Venezuela. For peasant farmers, the battle over seed rights is critical to their livelihoods Seeds are an often-overlooked political battleground in industrialized countries like those of North America and Europe, but for peasant farmers in the Global South, the battle over seed…
(2023-01-17). Updated Labeling for Capecitabine, a 25-Year-Old Cancer Drug. jamanetwork.com The FDA recently approved updated labeling for capecitabine (Xeloda) tablets, the first under a pilot program initiative to update labeling information for some older oncology drugs. Many oncology products have outdated labeling, and revising them could reduce potential risk to patients, according to the FDA.
(2023-01-17). Davos 2023: Fragmenting the World. southfront.org
(2023-01-17). American Idol Star C.J. Harris Passes Away At 31 From Sudden Heart Attack: Vaccine Debate Continues. moguldom.com Former American Idol contestant C.J. Harris died on Jan.15 of what has been reported as a sudden heart attack. He was just 31. His death has reignited the debate about the covid-19 vaccine and potential heart problems that might be caused by it. Harris died in Jasper, Alabama. According to the county's coroner, Joey Vick, …
(2023-01-17). Ever wondered who was behind that greenie push to ban gas stoves? americanthinker.com The snickering can be heard all the way from Beijing…
(2023-01-17). Prominent Cardiologist 'Truthbombs' Live BBC Broadcast, Calls for Suspension of mRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Mass migrant grave in Malawi shows the ongoing violence of colonial travel restrictions for Africans. therealnews.com Near the end of October, Malawi police The unfathomable uncovering of a mass grave in my home district of Mzimba, Malawi, is a morbid indictment of the deadly global travel inequalities that we have been conditioned t…
(2023-01-17). Egyptian court sentences 82, including 22 children, for participating in 2019 anti-government protests. peoplesdispatch.org 38 people, including businessman Mohammad Ali whose videos sparked the protests, were given life sentences. 44 others were given prison terms of between 5 and 15 years…
(2023-01-17). For Every $1 Gained by a Bottom 90 Percenter Since 2020, a Billionaire Got $1.7M. truthout.org While the vast majority of people were struggling to stay alive and weather economic instability during the first two years of the pandemic, the world's richest 1 percent were thriving as the proportion of new global wealth they were capturing soared to new heights, a report reveals. Over the past decade, the global top 1 percent has taken about half of all new wealth — an already extremely high… |
(2023-01-17). All Quiet (Panic) on the Western Front. The Davos Freak Show. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Bomb Cyclones and Atmospheric Rivers: Is Someone Messing with the Weather? globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). 2022 Highlights of the Canadian BDS Coalition. bdscoalition.ca The Canadian BDS Coalition was formed in 2016 to bring together organizations in Canada that support the call for boycott, divestment and sanctions in support of the Palestinian Civil Society Call.
(2023-01-17). Starbucks Workers United seeks to enlist more customers in unionization drive. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Starbucks Workers United will increase its efforts to enlist the coffee chain's customers as allies in its nationwide unionization drive. It already did so with a "Red Cup Rebellion" last Nov. 17. When the company rolled out its annual special holiday Red Cup, workers at 117 unionized or to-be-unionized Starbucks stores walked out. Customers either …
(2023-01-17). 38 Percent of Americans Delayed Medical Care Due to Cost in 2022, a Record High. truthout.org New polling finds that the proportion of Americans who have delayed medical treatment due to costs has hit a record high as the pandemic rages on and it becomes harder for the working class to afford regular and emergency costs. According to Gallup, 38 percent of Americans had either put off seeking medical treatment themselves or a member of their families did so in 2022. This is a 12 percent… |
(2023-01-17). Puerto Rico to Privatize Power Generation Amid Outages. latinorebels.com Puerto Rico announced Sunday that it plans to privatize electricity generation, a first for a U.S. territory facing chronic power outages as it struggles to rebuild a crumbling electric grid.
(2023-01-17). Video: The Key to Ending COVID-19 Is Buried in the WTC Wreckage. globalresearch.ca
(2023-01-17). Frente al nuevo golpismo, no llega con reivindicar esta democracia. globalizacion.ca En Brasil nuevamente revolotean ideas golpistas, reaparecieron cuando Luis Inácio "Lula" da Silva todavía no había acomodado sus efectos personales en la oficina que ocuparía en los próximos años. Ocurrió cuando -en los despachos oficiales- cada nuevo funcionario hurgaba en…
(2023-01-17). Juez peruano admite pedido de habeas corpus para Pedro Castillo. telesurtv.net El pedido de habeas corpus a favor de Pedro Castillo busca dejar sin efecto la resolución judicial, que impuso 18 meses de prisión preventiva.
(2023-01-17). Israel asesina a otro niño palestino, el cuarto en el año 2023. telesurtv.net Los soldados de ocupación utilizaron balas reales y bombas de sonido y gas contra los jóvenes y niños, lo que provocó que uno de ellos resultara herido de bala en la cabeza.
(2023-01-17). Denuncian asesinato de defensores ambientales en Honduras. telesurtv.net La organización del pueblo indígena Lenca reconoció que el crimen responde a intereses de la cúpula económica del país.
(2023-01-17). Sin tinta no hay caricaturista. cubadebate.cu Para Adán Iglesias Toledo, jefe de departamento del suplemento humorístico DDT, del diario Juventud Rebelde, la vida no es color de rosa, sino de risas; de cosquilleos y también de muchas lámparas de Aladino a las cuales asirse para diseccionar la realidad y reflejar -a través del humor-, la cotidianeidad de un pueblo que sonríe hasta de las adversidades.
(2023-01-17). Accidente vial dejó al menos dos muertos en el norte de Chile. telesurtv.net Las autoridades chilenas indicaron que las víctimas fatales del accidente son dos mujeres, una de nacionalidad boliviana y la otra de Venezuela.
(2023-01-17). Tiendas de vestidos para dama en Kabul cubren con bolsas a los maniquíes por orden del Talibán. cubadebate.cu Tiendas de vestidos para dama en Kabul cubren con bolsas de tela o plástico negro los maniquíes, por orden del gobierno del Talibán. En un principio quería que las figuras simplemente fueran decapitadas.
(2023-01-17). Intento de golpe en Brasil: Susto, alivio e interrogantes. globalizacion.ca El domingo 8 de enero nos encontró con la espantosa imagen de una turba de miles de personas subiendo impunemente al edificio del Congreso. Pronto supimos que estaban invadiendo el propio Congreso, el Palacio del Planalto y el Supremo Tribunal…
(2023-01-17). Defensoría colombiana pide atención a familias confinadas en Arauca. telesurtv.net El defensor del Pueblo envió una misión para verificar la situación humanitaria de las familias que se encuentran confinadas en el departamento de Arauca.
(2023-01-17). Devuelven a Cuba grupo de migrantes irregulares por el puerto de Orozco. cubadebate.cu Este lunes el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos devolvió a un grupo de migrantes irregulares por el puerto de Orozco, en Bahía Honda, provincia de Artemisa.Una información oficial del MININT señala que se trata de la séptima operación de conjunto con EE.UU. en lo que va de año y en una cifra que aumentó a 1 052 los retornados.
(2023-01-17). Las maravillas no se ven estando dentro de ellas. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate regala a sus lectores una pequeña joya del pensamiento de Martí, como homenaje al más grande de los cubanos en el año del aniversario 170 de su natalicio y como llamado a hacer el bien, bajo el amparo ético y humanista que nos legó el Héroe Nacional. También les recordamos algunos momentos de la vida de Martí un día como hoy.
(2023-01-17). Alertan de lluvias y nevadas en estados del norte de México. telesurtv.net El servicio meteorológico de México indicó que las lluvias podrían generar crecidas de ríos y arroyos, así como deslaves e inundaciones.
(2023-01-17). Ministerio de Economía y Planificación aprueba 46 nuevos actores económicos (+PDF). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Economía y Planificación aprobó hoy 46 nuevos actores económicos, de los que 45 son mipymes privadas y una CNA. Como se explicó anteriormente, en lo adelante se informarán las cifras de las nuevas aprobaciones que se realicen, sin incluir los datos acumulados de hace más de un año.
(2023-01-17). Unión Eléctrica prevé una afectación de 70 MW en el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica Informa que en el día de ayer se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad desde las 18: 07 horas hasta las 18: 43 (36 minutos). Para este martes se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2637 MW y una demanda máxima de 2640 MW. De mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 70 MW en este horario.
(2023-01-17). Bolivia reporta disminución de casos de Covid-19. telesurtv.net El titular de la cartera sanitaria refirió que la disminución equivale a 1.083 casos menos que en la semana epidemiológica anterior.
(2023-01-17). Gobierno de Colombia envía donativo a Cuba para afectados por huracán Ian. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de Colombia envío a Cuba un donativo para apoyar a los damnificados tras el paso del huracán Ian en 2022 por el occidente. Desde la sede del Mincex el gobierno de Cuba agradeció la ayuda. José Noé Ríos, embajador del país sudamericano en Cuba, reiteró los nexos de amistad y solidaridad que existen entre las dos naciones.
(2023-01-17). Conmemoran 31 años de los Acuerdos de Paz en El Salvador. telesurtv.net El secretario de la juventud del FMLN, Jasael Torres hizo un llamado a tener conciencia del significado de la profundidad democrática que sostuvo el acuerdo.
(2023-01-17). Baggio, sobre la muerte de Vialli: Habría que investigar las sustancias que tomábamos. cubadebate.cu Dino Baggio todavía intenta asimilar la muerte de su amigo Gianluca Vialli, fallecido el seis de enero a causa de un cáncer de páncreas. En una entrevista concedida a TV7, el exfutbolista aseguró tener miedo por su propia salud y quiso profundizar sobre las causas de la temprana muerte de Vialli y dejó entrever que el doping podría estar detrás de ello.
(2023-01-17). Una Tercera Intifada y la última guerra. globalizacion.ca Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News — En 1969, Golda Meir, la primera mujer en convertirse en Primera Ministra de Israel que supervisó un conflicto importante en la Guerra de Yum Kippur de 1973, proclamó una vez que "No existe…
(2023-01-17). Tienes solo 7 segundos para ubicar la manzana escondida en la imagen. cubadebate.cu Solo los más hábiles han sido capaces de cumplir con este reto visual, si crees que estás preparado, atrévete a enfrentarlo. øPodrás conseguirlo en menos de siete segundos? Se trata de una imagen en donde puedes ver una habitación, pero si te fijas bien, más allá de los objetos ocultos entre tantas cosas, hay una manzana que para algunos ha sido muy difícil de ubicar.
(2023-01-17). Explosión de buque petrolero deja un muerto en Tailandia. telesurtv.net Las autoridades de la provincia de Samut Songkhram indicaron que al menos ocho personas se encuentran desaparecidas tras la explosión del buque.
(2023-01-17). MP de Venezuela solicita nueva orden de aprehensión contra Julio Borges. telesurtv.net El fiscal general señaló que la orden fue solicitada por los delitos de traición a la patria, conspiración y asociación.
(2023-01-17). Final de la Liga Élite: Agricultores reacciona en otro partido de batazos. cubadebate.cu En otro partido de marcador abierto, los discípulos del director técnico Carlos Manuel Martí Santos conectaron 17 indiscutibles, esenciales para su primer triunfo en esta final ante los Portuarios, al igual que la labor del cerrador Yoel Mogena Machado, ganador del encuentro. Ahora, la final se encuentra 2-1 a favor de Portuarios, quien mañana volverá a jugar en su terreno.
(2023-01-17). Presidente venezolano destaca siete líneas de trabajo para 2023. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano también habló sobre la próxima cumbre de la Celac que se realizará en Buenos Aires, Argentina.
(2023-01-17). La derecha colombiana sabotea al gobierno y quiere involucrar a los militares. globalizacion.ca La demostración de que ha comenzado en Colombia una profunda transición que involucra diversas facetas del sistema social, político, económico y cultural de la mano del presiente progresista Gustavo Petro, es la resistencia y sabotaje de un poder oligárquico que…
(2023-01-17). Los tres grandes, los rottweiler del sistema financiero. globalizacion.ca ´Un fantasma recorre Europa, es el fantasma del comunismo ª. Eso dice el Manifiesto del Partido Comunista. El problema es que la redacción del manifiesto es remota, data de mediados de 1800, y como la modernidad se estableció en el mundo,…
(2023-01-17). CADECA anuncia un nuevo servicio para transferencia de efectivo a tarjetas magnéticas. cubadebate.cu Las Casas de Cambio (CADECA) anunciaron la víspera la implementación de un nuevo servicio de transferencia de efectivo para acreditar en cuentas asociadas a tarjetas magnéticas de personas naturales. El cliente deberá asistir con su identificación, el efectivo en cup y la tarjeta suya a la que desea acreditar el dinero.
(2023-01-17). Patricio Lumumba: Asesinado por defender la libertad del Congo. telesurtv.net En noviembre de 2001, el parlamento de Bélgica reconoció la responsabilidad de su Estado en el asesinato de Lumumba y EE.UU. también confesó sus implicación en el hecho.
(2023-01-17). Canciller chino y jefe de la Liga àÅrabe se reúnen en Egipto. telesurtv.net El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores Qin Gang realizó su primera gira a varios países africanos tras asumir el cargo en los primeros días de enero.
(2023-01-17). Tiroteo deja seis muertos en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Entre las víctimas hay un bebé de seis meses y su madre de 17 años.
(2023-01-17). Activistas protestan contra Foro Económico Mundial en Suiza. telesurtv.net El Foro Económico Mundial celebra la 52ª edición de su encuentro anual en la ciudad suiza de Davos en enero de 2023.
(2023-01-17). Claves del Presupuesto del Estado cubano para el 2023: Equidad, Justicia Social y estabilización macroeconómica (+ Video). cubadebate.cu øCómo está conformado el Presupuesto del Estado en el 2023? øCuáles son las fuentes de ingreso? øCómo reducir el déficit fiscal? øQué pasos se dan para aumentar el papel del municipio en su correcta elaboración y ejecución? Para dar respuesta a estas y otras preguntas, comparecieron en la Mesa Redonda la ministra de Finanzas y Precios y otros directivos de ese ministerio.
(2023-01-17). Milagro Sala cumple siete años presa y exigen su excarcelación. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de derechos humanos han exigido al presidente un indulto para Sala.
(2023-01-17). Renuncia presidente de Vietnam: Comité Central del Partido Comunista acepta su liberación. cubadebate.cu El Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV) aceptó hoy la renuncia presentada por el presidente de la nación, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, a quien liberó también de sus responsabilidades en ese órgano y en el Buró Político.
(2023-01-17). Otros 124 médicos cubanos llegarán este mes a México. cubadebate.cu Otros 124 nuevos médicos especialistas cubanos llegarán a México este mes para completar en total 616 galenos, informó hoy el Instituto Mexicano de Seguridad Social (IMSS). El director del IMSS, Zoé Robledo, dio la información en la conferencia de prensa matutina del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador en su conferencia de prensa matutina.
(2023-01-17). Authentic masterpieces by ancient iconic figure Su Shi on display at Sichuan Museum. ecns.cn Three authentic masterpieces of calligraphy and painting were exhibited. Su Shi, also known as Su Dongpo, achieved notable successes in poetry, painting and calligraphy.
(2023-01-17). Starbucks Workers United busca reclutar más clientes en la campaña de sindicalización. peoplesworld.org Starbucks Workers United busca reclutar a más clientes en la campaña de sindicalización WASHINGTON: Starbucks Workers United aumentará sus esfuerzos para reclutar a los clientes de la cadena de café como aliados en su campaña de sindicalización a nivel nacional. Ya lo hizo con una "Rebelión de la Copa Roja" el 17 de noviembre pasado. …
(2023-01-17). Congreso de Perú aprueba eliminar voto de confianza al gabinete. telesurtv.net Al tratarse de una reforma constitucional, la iniciativa requería 87 votos de los congresistas.
(2023-01-17). Continúa movilización a Lima para exigir renuncia de la presidenta de Perú. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes ratificaron sus demandas del cierre del Congreso, la renuncia de Boluarte, adelanto de elecciones y una Asamblea Constituyente.
(2023-01-17). Campesinos peruanos avanzan hacia Lima para marchar contra la presidenta. telesurtv.net Desde Cusco, decenas de campesinos partieron hacia Lima, para unirse a la marcha para exigir elecciones y la convocatoria a una Asamblea Constituyente.
(2023-01-17). Muere Gina Lollobrigida, la gran estrella del cine italiano. telesurtv.net Lollobrigida, musa indiscutible de la cinematografía italiana, había sido ingresada recientemente en un clínica de Roma tras sufrir una fractura de fémur en septiembre pasado.
(2023-01-17). Petro ordenó investigar a militares locales y de Estados Unidos por abuso a niñas indígenas. globalizacion.ca El presidente progresista de Colombia, Gustavo Petro ordenó el traslado de una comisión del Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar (ICBF) y de la presidencia hacia el departamento del Guaviare, en el centro sur del país, para atender denuncias acerca de…
(2023-01-17). Nepal suspende labores de rescate de avión siniestrado. telesurtv.net Los rescatistas luchaban contra el clima nublado y la poca visibilidad mientras buscaban pasajeros en un desfiladero de 300 metros de profundidad.
(2023-01-17). Conozca los ganadores del concurso de Cubadebate dedicado al triunfo de la Revolución. cubadebate.cu El pasado 27 de diciembre, Cubadebate de conjunto con el sitio Fidel Soldado de las Ideas y los servicios entuMovil, de la empresa Desoft, convocaron a los usuarios de la telefonía móvil en Cuba a participar en el concurso con motivo del aniversario del Triunfo de la Revolución. Se recibieron 1325 SMS. Muchas felicidades a todos los ganadores.
(2023-01-17). Mueren tres personas en accidente vial en Naucalpan, México. telesurtv.net Según medios locales, el incidente se desató cuando un microbús impactó con dos automóviles y cayó por un barranco.
(2023-01-17). Esta tarde, Cubadebate en Mesa Redonda: øCómo facilitar los trámites a la población? mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Un reciente trabajo periodístico en Cubadebate reflejaba las dificultades y contratiempos de la ciudadanía a la hora de realizar determinados trámites. øCuáles son las problemáticas identificadas? øQué hacen las instituciones para atenuarlas y facilitar los trámites a la población?
(2023-01-17). Ministerio de Salud Pública informa sobre fallecimiento de recién nacidos con bajo peso al nacer y prematuridad. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Salud Pública informa a la población que, en el transcurso de este mes enero, en el Hospital Ginecobstétrico Diez de Octubre, de la provincia de La Habana, lamentablemente han fallecido ocho recién nacidos con bajo peso al nacer y prematuridad.
(2023-01-17). México Zapatista: La teoría sobre la Hidra y cómo destruirla… indybay.org México Zapatista: La teoría sobre la Hidra y cómo destruirla construyendo la autonomíA (notas sobre el seminario…
(2023-01-17). Combaten incendios forestales en varias provincias argentinas. telesurtv.net Permanecen activos incendios en Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Chubut, Río Negro, La Pampa, Mendoza, San Luis, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires y en la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires.
(2023-01-17). Rusia y Belarús inician maniobras militares conjuntas. telesurtv.net En particular, entre las tareas de los ejercicios se encuentran la realización de reconocimientos aéreos, el aterrizaje de un asalto aerotransportado y otros.
(2023-01-17). La descolonización de Rusia y sus ramificaciones. globalizacion.ca La guerra en Ucrania ha reavivado los planes occidentales de desmembrar Rusia y, en palabras de los promotores de esta idea, completar el desmantelamiento de la Unión Soviética. Se están dedicando importantes esfuerzos, incluyendo generosos fondos, a fomentar el nacionalismo…
(2023-01-17). Luego de 30 años prófugo, capturan al jefe mafioso más buscado de Italia. cubadebate.cu El mafioso más buscado de Italia, el siciliano Matteo Messina Denaro, líder de la Cosa Nostra y prófugo desde hace 30 años, fue detenido en Palermo. El padrino de la mafia figuraba en la lista de los criminales más buscados del mundo como capo de la mafia especializada en tráfico de drogas, prostitución, extorsión y lavado de dinero.
(2023-01-17). Fiscalía brasileña acusa a 39 personas por intentona golpista. telesurtv.net Los acusados deberán responder por seis delitos, entre ellos intento de golpe de Estado, asociación criminal y daños al patrimonio nacional.
(2023-01-17). Destituyen a dirección de medios públicos de comunicación en Brasil. telesurtv.net Durante el asalto a los poderes, el pasado 8 de enero, los medios públicos se refirieron a la turba de simpatizantes de Bolsonaro como 'manifestantes'.
(2023-01-17). Convocan a premio para fotoperiodistas jóvenes en Rusia. telesurtv.net El comité organizador de la novena edición del Concurso Internacional de Periodismo Gráfico Andréi Stenin, empezó a admitir las obras a competir en 2023.
(2023-01-17). Uruguay registra 3.754 casos de Covid-19. telesurtv.net Uruguay acumula 1.029.564 casos confirmados de coronavirus, de acuerdo con el informe epidemiológico semanal del MSP.
(2023-01-17). Tiroteo deja al menos ocho heridos en Florida, Estados Unidos. telesurtv.net El hecho acaeció en el parque Illous Ellis en el espectáculo de autos dedicado a Martín Luther King.
(2023-01-17). Elevan a 28 los fallecidos por lluvias en Filipinas. telesurtv.net Más de 614.000 personas han resultado afectadas por las inundaciones registradas en el archipiélago filipino.
(2023-01-17). Evacúan ciudad chilena de Puerto Montt por incendio forestal. telesurtv.net La Corporación Nacional Forestal de Chile desplazó a equipos de bomberos para combatir las llamas en la ciudad del sur del país.
(2023-01-17). Inicia entrenamiento rumbo al Clásico de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Este lunes comenzó la parte final de la preparación de la preselección cubana con miras al V Clásico Mundial de Beisbol en el Estadio Latinoamericano.